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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
More From Richie.
Persecution Making Converts.

| was at the recent Richie Coun-
ty Republican Convention. There
was quite crowd present, and in
their own estimation, "the best
men of Richie county" But after
witnessing their conduct, 1 beg to
differ.
Protested Christian men STAMPED
their feet, clapped their hands and
yelled like mad men, while the
Chairman was bullying" and Iy-
ing about the Prohibition party,
saying it was a Democratic ally to
break up the Republican party,
and ali that.
Sensible men know better. I
was disguised with their rawlings.
| believe the Prohibition fight to
be straight, honest fight against
the Saloon, and Pm IN for 1t. / have
never in my life voted anything
but a straight Republican ticket,
but the doings of this Convention
so disguised me that I'm done with
the Grand Old Party that used to
be. I'll never vote the Republican
ticket again. Pm for Prohibition
straight from this on.
After witnessing this Conven-
tion and its work, I ask every hon
est man who loves his home, his
children and his country, to come
out from among them and vote
with the clean party of Prohibition,
Home protection and Justice to all.
X
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
DIR. Bakers Address.

We send out through the Free
man, this week, nearly $500 cop
les of DR.. Bakers able address on
Prohibition, delivered at Keyser
Camp Meeting. 1t is a regular
cyclone of facts and arguments
That will utterly demolish all OPP
position that comes in range.
Friends can do no better service
than to keep this cyclone focused
on the enemy. Send for extra copies
TO dlstribnte, Orders filled by re-
Gurn mail at rate of 81 per hum
bred.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
Personal.
CROWDED. over from last week.


Weston's whisky war still
rageth. Last weeks World has a
two-column article from Mayor
Brannon, assailing the official con-
duct of Prosecuting Attorney Ben
nett, in failing to press the liquor
cases.
The Ritctie Guards made a fine
appearance, passing through on
Monday, to the Republican Con-
vention, at Point Pleasant.
Rev. H. Cofer, of Writ G. H.,
called on Monday, on his way East,
for months vacation.
Hon. T, r. Carskadon did splen-
did service for Prohibition on his
weeks trip to the Kanawha Val
ley.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
Falls Asleep.

Miss Mollie Robinson, of the
Sixth Ward, fell asleep in death,
on Monday night, after rapid de.
cline caused by consumption. She
died peacefully, rejoicing in hope
of life everlasting.
The burial will take place to-
day, after funeral services at the
M. 2. Church, conducted by Rov.
J. W. Carter, OF the Baptist Church.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
Please Renew.

If this item has blue cross, your
"trial trip" subscription has ex-
pired and this extra number comes
to urge your renewal. If you want
the "Saloon to co." won't you help
make 1t 90? Send 81, 30 cents, or
even Is cents, and have the Free
man continue its visits to your
family.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
ScOtts Emulsion of Pure
Cod Live RS OIL. with HYpOphOsphttes

In Consumption and Wasting D7sedses.
DR.. G. W. BERRINGER, Pittsburg, Pa, says
81 think your Emulsion Of Cod Liver Oil is
very fine preparation, and fills long felt
want. 1t is very useful in consumption and
wasting diseases"
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15

st. Mary'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. II. GOODWIN, Man
ufaoturer, Cincinnati, o.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15

All! you have headache! Why don't
Won try Ayers Pills? They will relieve the
stomach, restore the digestive organs to
healthy action, remove the distractions
that depress nerves and brain, and thus
cure your headache permanently.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
Cabell County Prohibition
Convention.

The Cabell County Prohibition
Convention was we'll attended at
Blue Sulphur Springs. Rev. w.
P. Walker opened the proceedings
with prayer, and the Convention
organized with Rev. J. A. Black,
Chairman, and W. M. Bowles, J. l..
Order, Secretaries.
A Committee on Nominations re-
ported against nominating can
didate for House OF Delegates, with
a minority report in favor of nom-
mating Rev. Thomas Hawkins.
Majority report adopted.
John W. Thornburg was nomi-
mated for County Commissioner.
The Convention unanimously
adopted the following.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
Report on Resolutions.

Resolved, That civil Government is ordain-
ed of God, and that its object is the welfare
OF the whole citizenship, and the protection
of the rights of the individual.
That ours is the best form of civil Govern
ment in the world.
That the traffic in intoxicating liquors in
its present gigantic proportions is its worst
enemy, in that it defeats the aim Of law, de-
grades the citizenship, and wastes the coun-
try's resources.
That we deplore the fact that the other
great political parties of this country are 80
enslaved by this whisky monopoly, that
they cannot give the suffering people relief
from these intolerable burdens.
That, therefore, we, as lovers OF our
common country, cannot vote for the
nominees of these parties, nor any other
man for office unless he will labor for re-
dress of these wrongs.
That the desecration Of the Lords holy
day of rest should be prevented by the law.
That the law of the land against polyga-
my should be enforced in every State and
Territory whether it be practieed in defiance
Of law, or under garb Of religion.
That the tariff law should be for revenue
and the protection of our own citizens and
not to build up monied monopolies.
That the laboring classes with whom
we include farmers, are the support of our
country and bulwarks of society.
That the education and ref1nemento of their
families is necessity.
That in order thereto, they are entitled to
an equitable proportion of the profit on
their labor.
That, wherever it can be done, we favor
judicious legislation to help secure to them
these rights.
W. P. WALKER.
A. D. PANCAKE.
j. /. KUHN.
Committee.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The following County Executive Commit
tee was appointed.
W. E, Bowles, ]. J. Kuhn, j. L. Order, j..
N. Potts, and q. T, Wellington.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
MONG OUR EXCHANGES.
Their Notions and Ours.

Charleston and nominated J. W.
Claypool for Congress. They mean
business.-Putaam Democrat.
Yes, and they propose to stop
the mean business that enslaves
the old parties and curses home
and humanity.
When the Prohibitionists hold
their convention here we suggest
that they appoint committee to
make an investigation to see how
Prohibition prohibits in Clarks-
burg larksbasrg Neaos.
If Prohibition doesn't prohibit
in Clarksburg, the Neaos well
knows the reason.
Will it meet such committee and
lay before them all its apologies
for the lawless dealers and its
appeals in favor of licensing the
outlawed murderous dens?
switch party of the two, had
the third party men better tie to ?sS
WeIlsb,srg Herald.
Neither, Brother Jacob, neither !;
at least till one of them ties to
Prohibition, and that seems to be
neither probable nor possible,
The Republicans of the Fourth
District have resolved themselves
into a Prohibition party.-Csncirs-
natl Enquirer Cor.
That were a contamination
devoutly to be wished, but we are
sorry it is not in the category of
things to be hoped for.
"The Republicans of this county
will probably not put in nomina-
ton a candidate for the Legisla-
ture. The race will be between a
Democrat and Prohibitionist."-
Hunt. Commercial.
That would be lively and in
teresting race; but let there be
no jockeydrg.
Rev. Walker was nominated by
the hib-icratic-free- whisky-Ike-
Johnson party at Parkersburg, the
26th ult., for Congratulated
Times.
Now, if Brother Brown will take
some Catnip tea, he may be able to
compose himself and get some rest.
Rev. Mr.. Walker, prohibition
candidate for Congress in this dis
triet, is a native of Virginia, an
exConfederate and a Baptist
preacher. Just how he will mix
politics and religion is to be deter
mined.-Seatia,el.
The Seq,itenl seems to have struck
puzsler. But as Democrat editor
he ought not to worry about mat
tiers out of his line. The old trade
Of mixing politics and sohisky seems
more to the ssmtimsps taste, judging
from its late opposition to the sub
mission of the amendment.
The Democratic convention at
Point Pleasant voted down the
Prohibition resolution. We think
this was mistake, and one that
will lose the party many votes
Wayne Advocate.
1t ought to cost the party the
vote of every honest Democrat in
the district.
*The last Legislature should
have submitted it. But when the
question comes before the people
to be voted on we will have some
thing more to say.-Carksburg
Ne,os.
OF course in the very nature of
things, the saloons and all their
apologists will die in the last
ditch. When the submission ditch
Is safely passed, the people will
soon bury them all together in the
Prohibition ditch.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
You Cannot Fail
TO find GOODS TO SUIT YOU
At HAlC PRAGIR { SONS,
Our New Fall Stock
IS SIMPLY IMMENSE.

WE HAVEEVERY NOVELTY in DRESS
GOODS and TRIMMINGS.
OUR PR CES are LOW for the SUPER.
TOR QUAIL ITY of our GOODS.
You can find all the NEW TRIMMINGS 70
MATCH THE DRESSES.
We ask Living Prefit and No More for
Our Wares.
We have not got half dozen different
prices.
An order will be as we'll attended to as if
you came in person.
We are perfectly willing to have Eastern prices
ours Whenever done intelligeny goods Give
your home merchants the First Chance
ISAAC Prayer & SONS.
The Leading Dry Goods Dealers
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15
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WORTH A YEARS SUB
SCRIPTION TO THE
FREEM AN.

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1S86.--AUGUsT 14.---1SSe.
=. & =,

Owing to alterations and improve
ments by the building of the
additional stores in front
of Annex, to be compile
ted Sept. l, we shall
during August
make the
most
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15

IF DR.. BAKERS ADDRESS
SHOULD BE READ BY EV-
ERYBODY 1T WOULD CAUSE
A MORAL EARTHQUAKE.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15

The fight goes on.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15

County after county wheels into
the line, down South.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-15

evolves ia Sleeps Clothing"
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Ho, for the Clarksburg Fair this
week.
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Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
An AnecdOte of Webster.

Webster liked a good story even if he was the hero of 1t He delighted to re- late that while going in stage from Con- cord, N. H., to his home on certain oo- casion he had for O travelling companion very old man. Tho old gentleman lived at Salisbury, and as Captain Web ster-Danieps father-had been quite popular whereabouts Daniel asked if he had ever known him. "1ndeed did, 3 said the antiquarian land the Captain was 0 good and brave man, and grandly did he fight Ut Bennington with General Stark, ' continued the old gentleman
 Did he leave any children7" asked the great statesman
 "Oh, yes; there was Ezekiel ond, I think, Dapiel," was the simple reply.
 "What has become of them7" Daniel inquired.
 "Whv, Ezekiel-and he was power ful man, sir,-I've heard him plead in court many time-fell dead while speechifying at Concord"
 "Well," persisted Webster, "what be came of Daniel2''
 "Daniel-Daniels repeated the old man, slowly-'why, Daniel, believe, ia Q lawyer about Boston somewhere" It is perhaps unnecessary to say that Daniel failed to reveal his identity.-C Cleueland Ixa1/7Ar
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

was MT. Boggs, Little Simeon thought the inevitable had come, and he sprang to his feet to sell his life as dearly as pos sible. But MT. Boggs threw up his hands and said imploringly:
 ''Don't strike me, MT. Mix!"
 s'NIr. MixW exclaimed little Simeon. ''The poor fellow is crazy"
 Then MT. Boggs went on to say that he wanted to go to work; that he couldn't be happy outside the Beacon Light office.
 ''Well, Boggsy," said little Simeon, not without start q guess we can give you sit. Come around after you get those plasters off. There's lot of pi lying around this office, and I'll put you to set ting it up. And say, Josh, if you think you'd like to do something to day, there's a roller to wash, and Billy's busy. You might tackle that"
 "An right, MT. Mix" said the con- quered Joshua Boggs, and he went in and washed the rollerl
 Little Simeon Mix ran the Beacon Light after that. The publication day was changed back to Tuesday, and the paper went to press regularly every Mon day night. MT. Boggs was always Josh or Boggsy to little Simeon, and little Simeon was always Mir. Mix to the de throned dictator Little Simeon married the blacksmith's pretty daughter, and Mir. Boggs invested three weeks salary in wedding present for the bride.-Ed. Mott in the Jou7malist.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
A Great Traffic in Fowls.

Speaking of the immense number of fowls received weekly at Marscilles, Franco, London journal says: The fowls arrived from 1taly in railway vans of the ordinary size, but specially con- structed for this trafilo The sides arc of lattice-work, and internally the van is divided into nino tiers, or shelves. On each tier there are twelve cages, and each cage is calculated to contain thirty birds. In this way tho prodigious number of 8,24O fowls is conveyed fin 0 single wag- on. The cages are provided with tins for water on ono side and for corn on the othcr and thero is door in each through which any fowl that is injured or s,ckly can be at once removed. The birds arc said not to suffer at all or to deteriorate on their journey, though they come from Milan or even from Venice, and in many cases are sent through direct as far as the Spanish frontier. We often thank heav- en that we are not as the Italians in the matter of the treatment of animals (and no doubt as rule we do so with justice), but if the Irish poultry consigned to the markets of London or Glasgow could see the arrangements that are made for the accommodation of their Italian brethren they would surely pray to be delivered from the careless kindheartedness of the English and handed over to the calculat- inp mercics of the Italians.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
Two Tame Turtles.

One beautiful sunny day in the early spring of Last year Mira Robertson, of 652 West street, was surprised to find at the gate opening from her yard in the alley two turtles, one 0 hard turtle and the other ground turtle. She took them both in, and they have since become regu- lar household pets, following her around the house like dogs, allowing her to pet them and handle them with impunity. They have made friends with the three household cats which Mrs. Robertson keeps, and, although of different species, they frolic together In a dignified manner all day, except at meal times. When their meal, consisting of bits of meat and sometimes couple of bones, which they are expected to polish, is given them, it is amusing to see their race for the dish In which 1t is set out, and the one reach ing the dish first Is sure to be attacked by the slow one. Since the advent of cold weather the turtles have buried them selves in the ground under the cellar floor and will remain there until the warm weather comes again. Tom and Jerry are the names given to these two curious pets by Mrs. Robertson, and she has be- come very much attached to them.-Phil- 01elphia Nea1s.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
Greek Burial Customs,

A correspondent at Athens gives an &C., culiar to Greece which lately came under his notice. A piece of linen as wide as the body, and twice as long, was doubled, and hole large enough for the head cut out of it. In this the body was wrapped and then dressed in new clothes, and more especially new shoes. Beneath the head was placed Q pillow full of lemon leaves. In the mouth was put bunch of violets and around the temples @ chaplot flowers. These are used only for for the unmarried, and must be white. Both head and feet were tied with bands made for the purpose, which were un- loosed at the edge of the grave when the coffin was about to be closed. A small coin Ca relic of the fee to tho ferryman) was placed in the palm of the hand. At Athens sou Is dropped into the coffin. The greatest attention is given to this point. In removing the body the feet d. ways go first. A priest came on three successive days to sprinkle the room, fumigate 1t and repeat certain prayers, as for that period after death it was SUD- posed to be haunted. After burial women are hired to keep ahght burning over the gravo until the body is supposed to be decomposed. To assist this, the ! bottom of modern Greek collins is of lat l tice work. Every Saturday the poor of Athens place on the graves of their friends eatables of the sort they used to l Hke.-Sun6eams.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
Frost Proof Men.

Just as regard frost proof lower anil nal, so also do respect the frost proof higher one, man himself. l can see little to admire in the organization of one who fears the frost; because, whatever his mental endowments may be, he lacks an essential of the perfect physical man, that is, manhood. As for boys they are like persimmons in this, that they never approached maturity until the frost has sweetened them; and removed the peculiar acerbity of some green things. The lad who has never gathered shell barks when his fingers tingled, or never brushed the October frost from the clover stubble with his bare feet, has missed an experience in early life which would have sent him into the world with harder mus cles and steadier nerves for duties which might await his coming. Your vigorous men with ruddy faces are of supreme good nature, for life is sweet to them. " It is the confirmed dyspeptic who has the monopoly of that worst form of ill humor, chronic peevishness. Outing.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
The increasing value of horses

The increasing value of horses is note- worthy, according to the New York 7ymes, which says: "An index to this gradually growing value is afforded by ths export of these animals from Canada to the United States. About 22, ,0O0 are brought over annually, and while the average value three years ago was $o5 per head, it was e14O last year. This in- crease of about <5 per cent. in three years about equals that in the valae of our native horses of the same grade. The same fact applies to mules. It shows the profit that may be made in rearing horses of the right sort, viz, ordinary medium 6iDet work horses. The increased value h chiehy duo to the continued demand hy the city and town horse car road companies, who use up horse in three years, and consequently need to replace their whole stock in that time Mean while, as villages grow to towns, they find these roads necessary, and thus the demand for suitable horses is insatible, and offers an excellent opportunity for farmers to mako profitable business"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
A Skillful FIatterer.

Bob Van slyck called on Madison avenue family, in which there are two old maiden sisters of about fifty years of age. Van Slyck is an old friend of the family and one of them being in banter ing mood said:
 "Mr. Van Slyck, which of us do you think is the oldest2'
 Van was in dilemma. He did not like to hurt the feelings of either. He looked from one to the other, and asked :
 "You want me to say which of you two girls think is the oldest2"
 "Just so."
 "Neither of you looks older than the other. Each one of you girls looks younger than the other."-SVsings.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
Notes and Suggestions.

Notes and Suggestions.
 A cup of hot water drank before meals will prevent nausea and dyspepsia.
 One in faint should be laid fat on his back; then loosen his clothes and lot him alone.
 The Austrolian Chemist and Drgggise says that essence of peppermint painted on burn causes the pain to cease at once.
 It Is said by ono who has tried 1t that cayenne pepper sprinkled upon hot fan nels will afford instant relief to persons troubled with neuralgia.
 Never wash in warm water before go- ing out in the cold air. Such practice will roughen the skin. Warm water should be used only before retiring.
 A growing inability to sleep fin sick ness is ominous of fatal result; In ap- parent health, 1t indicates the failure of the mind, and madness; so on tho other hand, in disease or dementia, a very slight improvement in the sleeping should be hailed as the hamburger of restoration.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
On MLattlnR 1t Alone.O

Says the Leeds, Eng.) Mercury, Them Is nothing in which meh do moro wisely, when they agree to act upon the pz1ncir pie of letting things alone, than Thsn they apply this rule to the islanders ond misrepresentation which pro direct&o against themselves. If only they can possess thair souls in patience, aDd G1t down in quietness and self-control when they are misunderstood or misrepreeent ed, they may rest assured that they win gain much more certain and easy vic tory than if they insist upon doing battle with all whom they regard as their ene- mics. The truth is great and 1t will pro vail, says an old proverb. One may go further, and say that, after all, the truth hardly needs to be helped by us. It will make its way by its own weight; 1t wfll prevail by reason of its own strength. So when the angry storm of islander rages, when jealousy has begotten fierce and bitter passions which in their turn have armed themselves with cruel weapons of falsehood and malice, the wise man will learn the wisdom of letting things alone. Let the storm blow pasti but do not braise yourself fin fruitless attempts to hurl back the morseless blast. Leave it alone, and it will shriek around you harnlessly, and by and by the hurricane will have blown itself out, and you will be exactly where you were before 1t be-'' gan to rtse-that Is, provided you hase he'd the wisdom to let lt alone.