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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18
in the Plan of Work adopted by the CONT.

in the Plan OF Work adopted by the COVE.
ence.
V. 1t shall be the duty of the Exe<n.,-
Committee to have general supervisor ~
arrangements Of the Conference, and tn a.
pointthe following subcommittee eonsis.
Ing of five from each State
On Finance.
On Arrangements.
On Press. afterwards ohanpad
to one from each State. See Eve.
ming SESSION.
On Program. Changed TO one
member. See Evening SESSION.
They shall also appoint Superintendent
OF Railroad Rates.
VI. Each State Vice President shall sunsr.
wise the subcommittee of her State. ana
shall have power to fill vacancies in Com.
mittees.
a. 1t is expected that each member of tho
Finance Committee will collect one-ffth Of
the Fifty dollars apportioned to her State
for Conference expenses, and forward the
same to the Treasurer.
b. 1t shall be the duty of the Press Com.
mittee to advertise the Conference in both
secular and religious papers, and by Posters
in public places.
c. 1t shall be the duty of the Program
Committee to prepare Program suitable
to the spirit and purposes of the organiza
ton.
d. The Committee of Arrangements will
provide place for the meetings and plan
and work for the general comfort OF those
mbled.
SARAH w. TUDOR Chairman
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18
Election Of Officers.

On motion the election of officers
was proceeded with, by nomination
in open Conference
Mrs. Porter nominated for Presi.
dent, Mrs. G. B. Buell., of New York,
and there being no other nomina.
ton, the question was put by Mrs.
Tudor, and carried by a unanimous
rising vote.
Mrs. Buell. thanked the Confer
ence in happy words, and proceed
ed with the election, which result.
ed as follows:
OFFICERS FOR 1867.
Presidsnt-Mrs. G. B. Buell., of New York,
Headquarters Address, Chicago, III.
Secretary-Mrs. ]. A. Smith, New Cumber.
land, W. Va.
Treasurer-Geo. w. Atkinson, Wheeling,
W. Va.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Maryland-Mrs. s. w. Tudor Baltimore,
cor. Biddle and Bolton SITS.
West Virginia-Mrs. ]. NJ. Porter, New
Cum berland.
N1rg1nla-M1ss Safan harris, branRIn, va,
Pennsylvania = Mrs. Joshua Wright, Wash
ington, Pa.
Florida-Mrs. A. A. w. CadWallader, Jack
sonville, Fla.
District of mbia--Mrs. l.. H. Tilson,
Washington, D. G.
Kentucky-Mtss Emma Beeler, Louisville,
KY.
New Jersey-Mrs. Mary Denman, -.
North Carolina-Mrs. Mary c. Woody,
New Garden, NJ
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18
Address, Our Conflict.
By REV. J. w. CARTER, OF PARK
ERsBURG, w. VA.

LINED " isbj w a.
Rev.. w. Carter, being presented
to the audience, proceeded, with
out preliminaries, with an array
of facts, figures and arguments
that at once thrilled and convinced
all hearts, while at the same time,
all we're delighted with the speak
er's good humor and many happy
hits.
He said-The work of Temper
ance organizations is simply enor-
NOUS. Have we measured it's vast
ness? 1t is nothing less than the
complete overthrow Of the Liquor
Traffic.
This Traffic is intrenched in the
drink habit Of the people. Fully
60 per cent Of The mon OF our coun-
try use strong drink.
It is intrenched in commerce.
It is intrenched behind its i'm
mense money power, used for cor
rupting Legislatures and Courts.
Il is the huge Tape Worm Of blu
siness.
He wanted to give the old par
ties all the credit due them, 'tor "
said he, "the Lord knows they need
all the credit they can get.
The Liquor Power holds each of
the old parties by The throat and
bumps their heads together when
they dsn't please it.
Regulation and Taxation were
denounced and rioicuied. Would
you Regulate rat5lesnake by mold
ing it by Jne tail /!
Answ aring those v ho advice to
stay and work in the old parties
and scratch their whisky nominees,
the speaker asked, "Will you
scratch psrty's candidate and yet
support the party chat is as bad az
its candidate82 II I could gulp
down a whole s0hisky porty, would
certainly worry down the little
knats OF It's candidates.
Another and greater resource of
the Liquor Traffic, is the indiffer-
ence Of those who ought to be
against il,
RESOURCES OF THE TRMPERAN CE
ARMY.
Let US be of good cheer; the re-
sources of the Temperance Army
are ample and all powerful.
l. We hava the Fact8-the Facts
Of Physiology, tbs Facts of Sociolo-
gy, the Facts of Political Economy.
2. We have the Right.
3. We have Moral Conviction
we have Facts for Shot, and Moral
Conviction for Powder.
Finally, we have God on our side.
What OF the outlook?
A few only of the salient points
of the address are noGed, which
we're elaborated with convincing
clearness and force.
THE PROHIBITION PARTY.
Ia discussing the necessity of a
distinctive Prohibition Party, Mr..
Carter paid his happiest respects to
Mr.. G. w. Atkinson, who opposed
the new party in mis- address on
Thursday. Walking across the
platform, in front of Mr.. Atkinson,
he said with emphatic good humor,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18

all means have your petitions
presented by the representative OF
the localities whence the petitions
come.
Mrs, Buell-Hsys all petitions
returned to the State officers; then
have them all counted and neatly
labeled, before being presented
through the representatives.
Miss Pugh spoke of the impor.
lance of gaining the cooperation OF
the large Catholic influence.
Be careful in preparing and
circulating Literature. In Ohio
we used special circulars and
leaflets for wine districts; others
for barley sections, &C., &c.
SENATOR SCOTS COMPLIMENT.
Senator Scott, of the Ohio Legis-
lature, complimented the Ohio W.
c. T. o., by saying their petitions
came in the most systematic and
best shape Of any ever presented to
that body.
MRS. TILToN Addresses THE Con-
FERENCE.
(Mrs. L. Fl. Tilton, of Washing
ton, D. G. who took a leading part
in getting the Scientific Temper
ance instruction Bill through Con-
gress. being asked to give the Con-
ference the benefit of her exper-
fence and wisdom in this behalf,
came to the platform and delight
ed all present with most enter
tanning and instructive address.
On motion, Mrs. Tilton was re-
quested to furnish the Secretary
with notes of her remarks, which
she kindly did, for which see "Con-
ference Addresses" further on.
ED
"WRITE A LETTER"
Mr.. Thomas, of Maryland, urged
the Importance Of personal letter
writing to the representatives.
Good results from this means were
testified to by others.
Mrs. Wright, of Pennsylvania,
and Mrs. Tudor, and Mrs. Martin,
of Baltimore, gave interesting ex-
perienoes and details of the work
in securing the Scientific Instruo-
ton laws in their States.
Miss Pugh, urged the Importance
of having all the M minister's preach
on Scientific Temperance 1nstruo-
ton. If you have an interested
and sympathetic ministry the bat
tie is more than half won.
W. c. T. U. VS.. BEER AT FAIRS.
Mrs. Warren, of Wheeling, asked
if the W. G. 7. U, should have a
department or take part in State
or County Fairs where beer was
sold2
Mrs. Buell. would let the man.
ayers choose between Women and
Beer.
Miss Pugh was glad to tell
something good from the wicked
State of Ohio. The Ohio State
Fair Commissioners have banished
the saloon and invited the w. G..
7. U. to occupy its place with a
Dining Room, which invitation
was gladly accepted.
Many other interesting points
, were brought out through the ques,
tions and answers by different
members, all Of which could not be
noted.
After the Doxology and Benedic-
ton, Conference adjourned till 2
p. m.
Saturday Afternoon.
Conference assembled at p p. m.,
and first enjoyed a delightsome
song service, led by Mr.. J. NJ
Richards choir with Miss Alma
Conner, organist. Mrs. G. J Trip.
petit, Harrington, W. Va, conduct
ed the devotional exercises.
Address
BY J. l.. Thomas, of Cumberland,
Hid.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18
Report On Plan of Work.

Your Committee on Plan of Work, having
carefully considered the needs of this Con-
ference, submit the following:
l. That an Interstate Conference be held
annually at Mountain Lake Park, at such
time as the Executive Committee shall de-
eide,
IL. That there be sessions for Discussions
and Conference in the Departments of
work, as assigned by our National Organ
1zation, in Training School exercises in Par
llamentary rules and in Meetings to be adj
dressed by distinguished speakers.
III. The officers of this Conference shall
be President, Vice President from each
state represented, who, with the Secretary
and treasurer, shall constitute an Executive
Committee.
Inc Secretary shall notify Committees of
Inelr appointments and conduct the CORES
pondence of the Conference.
1t shall be the duty of the Treasurer to re-.
| celVe and disburse all monies and also to
act as Chairman of the Finance Committee,
w. Any State may unite in this Confer.
ence by accepting the conditions embraced
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18
TEMPERANCE LITERATURE,

The subject of Temperance
Literature was further discussed
by Mrs. J. M. Porter, Of New
Cumberland, w. Va, Mrs. Tudor,
of Baltimore, and others.
Mrs. Porter gave instances of
good by tract distribution. She
knew of a father and three sons
being converted through the means
of one tract. The ''Timely Talks"
are excellent tracts
But lot Us circulate
THE FREEMAN AND UNION SIGNAL.
We must have these 60 about to
inform and arouse our friends in
both home and National work.
The Committee on Plan of Work
submitted their report which was
unanimously adopted, as follows
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18


neck, but Pm so glad I've strug-
gled out on firm ground and am
happy, thorough convert. Pray on,
Brother j.; you'll come out IN the bght.o
1t was a most enjoyable and
profitable evening for all present.
After & song by the Choir, and
Benediction, Conference adjourned
till 9 a. M, Saturday.
Fourth Day, Saturday, July
81.
Conference assembled at 8 a. M,
Mrs. Buell., President, in the
Chair. Devotions were led by Mrs.
Jacobs, of Wellsburg, w. Va,
followed by a
PRAISE AND PROMISE MEETING.
Many passages of Scripture were
repeated in prompt succession, spe-
cially precious to the member re-
peating them.
Among the many texts repeated
were such as these:
"Come unto me all ye that are
weary and heavy laden and l will
give you rest"
"In my Fathers house are many
mansions &c.
"Let US lay aside every weight,
&C."
"The Lord is my shepherd, l
shall not want"
eff God be tor US, who can be
against us?"
eve shall become more than
conquerors through him that loved
u.s."
Minutes of Fridays sessions read,
corrected and approved,
In the absence of the author,
Mrs. 8. H. Nanny, Miss NJ, l..
Wood, of Baltimore, read the paper,
THE HOME IN ITS RELATIONS TO THE
SALOON.
See this paper in full, further on
among other Conference reports
and addresses.
"A WORKERS. CONFER
ENCE.
Securing PrOhibit0ry Amend
ments and Scientific Temper
ance Instruction.
Conference Led By Miss Pugh, Of
Ohio
The order for the forenoon ses-
sion was the Workers Conference.
By way of introducing the dis
cussions, Miss Pugh gave general
review of the aims, means and
methods of organized W, G, T. U.
work in securing the victories won
through Temperance laws and
Prohibitory Amendments, by way
OF illustration, citing their splendid
Second Amendment Campaign"
in which they won, but were
Counted out" She showed the
wondrous amount of systematic
work done in that contest, and
urged the Importance Of concen-
trating ell our forces so that
nothing be wasted.
Mrs. Buell., by request, followed,
speaking also of the manner of
securing Constitutional Amend
ments and Scientific Temperance
Instruction laws, giving details of
printing, circulating and signing
petitions; and then the important
matter of presenting the petitions
before the Legislatures. Avoid
appearing as a lobbyist. II don't
like woman lobbyist"
When You seek Legislation, study
what you ask SO as not to have any
conflict.
SIGNING PETITIONS.
We want Everybody TO sign the
petitions; voters, young men,
mothers, wives and daughters,
Have two columns headed, "V oters,'
and mon Voters"
Then have separate petitions
signed by W. c. 7. u, l, 0. G. 7.
Sons Of Temperance, &c.
Also seek to have all religious
bodies, Sunday Schools, Teachers
Institutes, &C., &c, pass resolutions
in favor Of the measures you seek,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18
Proceedings In Freeman.
Conference and Members Order
5000 Copies.

ulAu toS VI tllS SUDiGIS IlC5 Cctill4R
up, WAS freely discussed, and after
comforting with the editor Of the
FREEMAN as to terms &c, it was
on motion ordered that the. min
utes Of the proceedings be pub
lished in full in the FREEMAN, in
lieu Of having them in pamphlet
from, and that the Conference sub
scribe for 1000 copies of the Cor
ference Edition, for free distribu-
ton among the W. G. T. U. Of the
States represented,
1t being suggested that indi-
vidual members and visitors pres
ent might desire copies for circu-
lation, subscriptions were prompt
ly taken in lots of %, so and 100,
amounting to more than LOU
more, at the rate Of 81 per hun
dred.
The editor announced that
large edition would be printed to
supply additional orders that may
be sent in.
After singing, and benediotlon
Conference adjourned till y 2
M.
Closing Session, Saturday
Evening.
Best of the Feast
Conference assembled promptly
on time, the President ia the
Chair.
Mrs Tudor, of Baltimore, IN
opening the devotional exercises
asked the choir to sing
Nearer, My God, to Thee"
saying, it was during the singing
of this sweet hymn, when years
ago in a little country churcn1'
she first found her Savior, and 1t al
ways brought up precious memo
ries.
After the Scripture lesson, Mrs
Hart, of Washington, Lead in ear
nest prayer, pleading for the over,
throw Of the Liquor Traffic, ana
the salvation of it's victims.
Continued on 9Th Page.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18

Continued on 9th Page.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18

"Our good Brother wiU ba Nth US IN
the "sweet bye and bye." I have the
deepest sympathy with him in his
present troubles. I was 9 long
time in the same swamp, up to my
neck, but Pm so glad I've strug-
gled out on firm ground and am q
happy, thorough convert. Pray on,
Brother , you'll come out IN the light"
1t was a most enjoyable and
profitable evening for all present.
After g song by the Choir, and
Benediction, Conference adjourned
till 9 a. M, Saturday.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-18
Saturday Afternoon.

song service, led by Mr.. J. NJ.
Richards choir with Miss Alma
Conner, organist. Mrs. G. J Trip
petit, Warrington, W. Va, conduct
ed the devotional exercises.
Address
By J. l.. Thomas, of Cumberland,
Hid.
The President, Mrs. Buell., in
introducing the speaker of the
afternoon made happy reference to
her early training in the Temper
ance work as a Good Templar.
She was an II. o. G. T." before she
was W. c, T. u, and after paying
a high tribute to tais grand order,
she presented to the audience
Mr.. John L. Thomas, of Maryland,
|. O. G. T. State Lecturer for West
Virginia.
Mr.. Thomas held the closest
attention of the audience for mora
than an hour, in what was
commented on as one Of the ablest
addresses of the Conference. AS it
was delivered from manuscript,
which, as hereinbefore noted, we
expect to give in full to FREEMAN
readers, we refrain from further
comments here, except to add the
Secretary's note, In stating that
the chief topic considered was the
right of Prohibition in Party
Politics, she said, "For keen logic,
forceful and convincing argument,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-05-28
FREDERICK W. BAKER, Editor.
The Trespass Law.

Baltimore Morning Herald.
Judge Wickes recently delivered the opin-
ion of the Talbot County Court on very in
teresting question, arising out of an action
for trespass of cattle, &C. The court held
that any man aggrieved by the trespass on
his property of any cattle, horses, hogs, &c,
has four complete troublesome at common
law and three by the statute law of this State
and if he chooses to take all his fences
down he can recover damages for any tres
pass ON his land, and can impound, keep and
if necessary, sell the animal to pay for its
trespass and damage. The court also held
that any cattle, hogs. &C., found trespassing
on the highways and public roads may be i'm
pounded, as the heritage adjoining such roads
belongs to the owner of the property through
which the road passes. These decisions are
likely to constitute an important precedent
in the settlement of actions for trespass of
this kind, and the intelligent farmers of Mary
carefully to memory.
Judge Waters, in the Circuit Court for
Hartford county, several years ago, also decid-
ed that while the public may use the highways
for passing and re-passing, no person has u
right to pasture cattle on the public roads,
and that the owner of the adjacent land can
impound such cattle, although they may be
outside OF his fence. This decision has had a
marked effect for good in Hartford county
1t has, in great measure, broken up the
practice of turning cattle out upon the pub
lie roads, and in some localities gates are left
open at all times and even outside fences
taken away, the growing crops of wheat, corn
or grass being entirely safe from the depre-
dations of wandering cattle.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-05-28

MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENTS
pleasing entertainment was given in Moore
Bros Hall, Fallston, on Thursday evening of
last week, for the benefit of Fallston Library
Some striking and beautiful tableaus were pre-
scented and the singing was excellent.
Tempest in Tea Cup" was admirably
performed by Misses Annie Bartleson, Mary
Amber and E. B. Amber. The Peaked Sisters
was an amusing musical performance, in which
Misses Alice, Ella and Annie Watson, Miss
Amber, Miss Rebecca Hollingsworth and others
took part There was also clever burlesque
of the ''Three Little Maids from School, from
the Mlkado. The choruses were sung by Miss
Martha Amos, the Misses Watson and Mr.
Hobart Keech-the latter also playing on the
organ and piano.
Mrs. j. Wilson Moore was chief manager of
the entertainment, being assisted by Misses
jamie Ferguson and Mary Amos.
On Friday evening the Wilmington Quar-
tette gave fine musical and literary entertain
ment. in the Town Hall, Darlington, for the
benefit of the Town Hall fund.
Soprano, Miss Lille Boothe; contralto, Miss
Ida Boothe; tenor, Mr.. Thomas Sincock basso,
Mr.. N. d. Coward; elocutonist, Miss Ida
Boothe; accompanst MIR. J. D. Kurtz, assisted
by Miss Bertha Elliott and Miss Mamie Boothe.
The programme was varied and embraced
quartettes, duets, and solos. The music was
delightful and was greatly appreciated by the
large audience
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-05-28
Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

There will be no services at Rock Spring
Church or at Emmanuel Church, Bel Air, next
Sunday.
Several communications which will keep
until next week have been crowded out this
week.
"A great many rock fish are being caught by
trolling in the SusquehaDna river. On Tues
day Capt. James N. Mccullough caught ~ in
this manner.
We are obliged to Mr. John E. Bennett, Jr.,
for an invitation to attend the commencement
exercises of the law department of the Univer-
sty of Maryland, to take place in Baltimore
May 2Sth.
"A horse belonging to Mr. Frederick Heuer,
of Bel Air, got one of his front feet caught in a
barb wire fence, last Friday, at Emmortou, by
being hitched near the fence, and severely cut
above the hoof.
The new Deer Greek M. P. Church will be
opened, with appropriate religious exercises,
on Saturday June 9Th. Services will be held
morning and afternoon and lunch and refresh
ments will be served by the ladies of the con-
gregation.
Mr. w. s. Forwood, Jr., lately clerk in
the Record office here, has received an appoint
ment in the Treasury, at Washington, at a
salary of 81 100 per annum. Mr.. Forwood is an
able and efficient clerk, and we congratulate him
on obtaining such good position.
The temporary addition to the old Masonic
building, in Bel Air, for the purpose of the
bazaar, to commence in June, is in process OF
construction, and taken in connection with
its space in the building, will afford ample room
for the fair, which lie expected to be very largely
attended.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-05-28

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs.-Messrs. G. j. Moore, Jas. K Keech, VIM.
NJ. Edelin, and VIM. L. Amos, representing q
large number of taxpayers in the neighborhood
of FallstoD, were before the commissioners, on
Monday, urging the repair of the turnpike lead
ing from the Hartford turnpike to Fallston sta
ton, which they said was in very bad condi-
ton. 1t was originally built at cost g, 200,
Of which the county contributed $500 and the
citizens interested 81 800. The Commissioners
granted an appropriation of $500.
The Board agreed to build bridge at Sarah
Furnace, TO replace the one destroyed by the
August flood, and contracted with Jas. M. Scarf
to build the two eighteen feet spans for 5000.
A petition, signed by M. Nelson Whiteford
and Others, for a pension for Alex. Norris, OF
the Fifth District, was received and filed.
Commissioners Hooker and Hope were ap.
pointed committee to examine the crossing OF
Stirrup Run, near the residence of w. r. Wallis,
and report upon the necessity for bridge at
that place.
The report of the examiners on the proposed
new road in the Second District, known as the
Gravelly Hill road, was confirmed.
The following constables were appointed:
First District-John b. Price and John A.
Burrier.
/ Second District-Chas. W. Lee.
Third District-John j. Alexander and Isaac
c. Pyle.
Fifth District-R. s. McNutt Samuel 8.
james and Isaac l.. Henry.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-05-28
LETTER FROM NoRRrsyILLE.
COncert-The Dairy and Horse Business.
A Sheep KilIing-DOg Killed. DC

COncert-EheO afrV anu morse business.
A sheep KilIing-DOg Killed, &c.
A concert and lecture were given In the Nor
risvile M. p. Church. last Tuesday evening. May
18th. The music was rendered by Professors
Nichols and Gladfelter, of the Estey Organ Co.,
Baltimore. Prof. @. Il. Wright, of Stewartstown,
Pa, displayed his elegant taste in eloeution, and
Rev. DIR. Kilgore of Woodberry, Md, delivered
a very entertaining lecture on the subject of
Fun, Fashion and Folly" Tho house was crowd
ed at an early hour. Proceeds to purchase an
organ for the church.
Mr.. d. g. Wiley, who recently purchased one
of his fathers FARMS has bought a number of
cows and started the dairy business. He ships
his milk to Baltimore from Stewartstown, Pa. 1t
Is new enterprise in this section, and we most
heartily wish him success ..-sssss..#
Mr.. Solomon Bartenschlager, who bought Jacob
Forders hotel property, in Norrsville, is dealing
considerably in horses. He has taken several
lots to Baltimore and farmers find it convenient
to have ready market at home for their surplus
stock.
A few nights ago two dogs got after Mr.. Wesley
Anstines sheep and ran them into the barn
yard. His son George heard them and ran tc
their rescue, unarmed, accompanied by his dog
which encountered one of the other dogs. George
succeeded in capturing the strange dog, and al
the expense of some severe scratches led him &c
the ohopping block and severed his head from
his body. The other dog took the hint and de-
parted.
Mr.. Webster McClungs driving horse got one
loot and leg badly lacerated. last Sunday, in
barbed wire fence, near which 1t had been hitch.
ed, but 1t is now thought will recover without
being permanently injured. CASUAL.