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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08

DALlOu Am6uUm6ul AoGS W. 40 Va ~
particular significance as regards
the prospects OF the Amendment,
although certain parties would
very willingly make it appear to
have. The Amendment is in very
good shape for big majority of the
votes to be cast Wcllsburq Herald
Getting things Mixed-Beglnning
OF Trouble
D. D. johnson, ESQ.,, has resigned
the craftsmanship of the State Pro-
hibition Committee, and Rev. A. B.
Rohrbough, of the West Virginia
Christian Advocote, has been elected
to succeed him. Mr.. johnson stat
ed as his reason for resigning that
he had not had the support OF the
Prohibitionists Of the State 4 X
We hope there may be a union
of all the friends of the Amend
ment without reference to party,
and all may work heartily for the
adoption Of the Amendment.-
uO1L31LUCT ECi1O.
Bro. Thompson fails to distin-
guish between the Estate Prohibi-
ton Committee" and the Prehibi-
ton Amendment League and opens
the way for sorry troubles. Albeit
his comment is happy and wise.
Growing WOrse-COnfuslOn Gath
ering.
D. D. johnson his resigned the
craftsmanship of the Prohibition
State Executive Committee. Differ.
ence of opinion and lack of har-
mony the cause.-Brartoe Demo,
crat.
Mr.. johnson didn't resign the
craftsmanship of the Prohibition
State Executive Committee. There
was no lack of harmony in said
Committee.
Still W0rse-COnfusiOn CONTOUR
ded.
There seems to be some trouble
in the Prohibition camp. Dave D.
johnson has resigned as Chairman
of the State Executive Committee
and A. B. Rohrbough has been APP
pointed to fill the vacancy temper
arily.-Csredo Advaaace.
No trouble in the Prohibition
Camp at all. 1t was the Amend
ment League whose Craftsmanship
was changed by resignation and
appointment, for good reasons set
forth.
Worse and More of 1t.
Hon. David D. johnson has re-
signed his position as Chairman of
the State Executive Committee for
the Prohibition party of West Va.
The Prohibition party appears to
be in danger of going to pieces in
this State. All is not lovely in the
dry camp.-Humtsmgton Advertiser.
Brother Thompson has it all
wrong. Rumor has now taken the
place of news and there's no telling
what may happen. The Prohibi-
ton party is getting a vast deal of
hammering just now but the blows
only weld it together the more
compactly. Let the Advertiser say
unto its readers, All is lovely in the
dry camp.
Awtully Mixed and Sad.-The
"Third Party Kicks The Bucket"
1t seems that the Third Party
has clicked the bucket" Hon.Dave
D. johnson has resigned the chair.
manship of the State Central and
Executive Committees of the party
and now we presume the party
will go to pieces. We copy below
the comments of the Wheeling
Register on the subject as well as
Mr.. Johnson's letter, rendering his
resignation. The following is from
the Petersburg correspondent to
the Register: * x Mountain
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08

Take the Constitution, on
last page, gather up an Amend
ment Club, and 90 for the saloon!
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08

Al VA yS.-Is Wrtttn0 us about subscrtp-
ions, al,0ays 0tve p o. at whtsh you receive the
paper. This aOiU SAFE as much trouble.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08
How News FLIES,
How Rumor Lies,
And How Newspapers Slit and
MIX 1t.

To show our readers how News
flies, how Rumor lies, and how the
newspapers sift and mix it, let US
take one item, which recently caus-
ed somewhat of a stir and follow it
around the State. Let US get an
even start with the facts which
went forth from Petersburg as
neaos.
The Executive Committee of the
West Virginia Prohibition Amend
ment League met in Petersburg,
and the Chairman, Dave D. John
son, rendered his resignation, with
his letter giving his reasons for the
step taken.
And let our readers bear in mind
that the League was organized last
Spring by Conference of friends
of Prohibition of all parties for the
purpose of united campaign work
to secure the ratification of the
Amendment at the election in
November, 1888. 1t was entirely
independent of all parties and had
no connection whatever with the
Prohibition party any more than
with the Democratic or Republi-
can party.
And now comes the news and
how it travelled.
The facts and the news were fret
published in the State Journal, and
Immediately after in the Wheeling
Dailies, FREEMAN and other papers.
The news started out true and
straight, headed thus:
The West Virginia Prohibition
Amendment League.
Chairman johnson Resigns and
gives His Reasons Therefor.
The Cbairmae's Letter Of Resignation.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, !
January 25, 1888.
To the State Central Committee of
the West Virginia Prohibition
Amendment League:
l hereby tender my resignation
as chairman of said Committee, and
also of the Executive Committee,
&C., &c.
Starts on Its Journey.
Now let US follow the news
through the State. correcting errors
as we 60. Here's the first stop and
we find it,
Nearly Correct.
Hon. David D. Johnson, has re.
signed the Craftsmanship of the
West Virginia Prohibition Amend
ment League. His resignation is
the result of party differences
Webster Echo.
Nearly correct. The resignation
was not from party differences, but
from lack of needed support from
friends of the Amendment of the
different parties.
Still the Same News.
Dave D. johnson has resigned
the presidency of the State Prohi.
bition League. He assigns as a
reason that on account of his Third
Party affiliations the temperance
members of the .'old parties" re-
garded his movements with suspi-
cion, and did not extend the hearty
cooperation 80 essential to success.
Mr.. Johnson's action was highly
proper, and the interests of the
amendment would seem to demand
that his successor be chosen out
side of the politicians.-Jackson
Herald.
Still the same news, with imma-
terial variation.
Correct Still, with Just Comment.
X x Mr.. johnson is strong
Prohibitionist and failing to get the
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08

Bro. Dryden replies vigorously to
the Wheeling Saloon batteries;
see inside page.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08
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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08

Violins, Accordance, Banjos, Quit
ars, Harp Strings, at lowest prices
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08

Right, Dress ; Forward, march,
The SALOON MUST GO!
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-08
AwfulIy Mixed and Sad.-Th
"Third Party Kicks The Bucket.


D. johnson has resigned the chair.
manship of the State Central and
Executive Committees of the party
and now we presume the party
will go to pieces. We copy below
the comments of the Wheeling
Register on the subject as well as
Mr.. Johnson's letter, rendering his
resignation. The following is from
the Parkersburg correspondent to
the Register: * Mountain
Herald.
The Herald is without excuse
for it's ridiculous comment, as it
publishes in the same column, as
stated, the true facts in the case.
If Bro. Ferguson read the matter
on which he presumed to comment,
why this perversion of facts2 If
he didn't read it, why presume
to comment on it? These are two
pertinent questions for Bro. Fer.
guson to answer.
But Here's The Climax, and Here
Ends Our Chase.
Dave johnson, editor of that great
saloon pulverizer, the Petersburg
FREEMAN, has resigned as Chair.
man of the Prohibition State Gen.
trail and Executive Committee, be-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
Earnest Workers.

An interesting meeting of earnest work
ers in the cause of temperance was held
at the market house on Sabbath after
noon. The meeting was largely attended
and an attentive audience listened TO the
interesting remarks of Rev Samuel Shan
non, of Wesley Chapel, the speaker of
the OCCASION Among other things, Mr.
Shannon said that "rumsellers furnish
more recruits to the army of iniemper-
ance in comparison to their number than
all other families in the country. That
ii is a shameful business and so recognized
by those engaged in it, inasmuch as
screens are placed on the inside of bar
room doors to prevent outsiders from see
ing who partake. The reverend gentle
man continued to remark that the fami-
lies of men engaged in this business were
also the subjects of unfavorable com
ment" The services we're interspersed
with singing and prayer. Three signed
the pledge. After the benediction busi-
ness meeting was held, at which ii was
decided to hold o meeting for oTganiza-
ton 10 Wesley Chapel at the close Of the
prayermeeiing tomorrow evening, to
which all Christian temperance workers
were invited The meeting for next Sun
day was announced to be held in the
market at the usual hour.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
The July Heavens.

The near approach Of the planet Mars
to the star Spica in the constellation Of
Virgo, says The New York Sun. makes a
very pretty spectacle in the evening sky
just now. Spica is really pure white
star, but in contrast with the ruddy light
reflected from the continents Of Mars 1t
appears blush. Another celestial display
may be seen at the same time IN the south
eastern heavens. where Jupiter IS shining
in competition with the stars of ScarpiO.
The long, trailing figure # lhelhasi in airy
scorpion trends away to the south and
east from Jupiter, while the great planet
easily cuisines Scorpio's chief brilliant,
the fiery Antares. 1t is not one Of the least
OF the charms Of ont door life ct this de
lightful season to look into the domains
Of space and behold these neighboring
planets and distant suns. indicating other
centres Of euergys and perhaps life, be-
AIDES ours.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
Naval Court Martial.

The Naval Court Martial resumed this
morning the trial of Naval Cadet Geo. W.
Lyles. charged with hazing. The tcsti.
mony Of Naval Cadet Geo. Hallison was
read over to him for correction, and the
accused put in statement denying the
first specification that he made Naval Ca
Diet Davidson stand on his head; and in
the second acknowledges that he gave
Naval Cadet Madison toilet paper, but
claimed that the evidence did not prove
that he required him to chew it The
Judge Advocate did not think it neces
sary to put in any statement Court then
adjourned to clock when it took up
The case of Naval Cadet B. b. Brierer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
The 4. A. CO. prOhibition Convention.

The Anne Arundel county Prohibition
Convention met in the grand jury room at
the Court House this morning. Mr.. k.
Cole presided and R-v. J. w. Steele was
elected secretary. The credentials OF the
following members were found correct
and they were admitted 10 seats: Edward
ColIinson. r f. Wier, F. NJ Ryri, w
F. Childs. Rev. J w. Steele. Fl. Wier,
VIM. Hawkins. s. w. Linihicum, VIM
Cadlc. NJ S Dunlap, Rev. w. @. CassaTd
]. r. Thomas. Chas. Stnll, ]. w KEEL.
haugh. ]. Giese. VIM. Collins ard George
M. Hyde
The following were elected delegates TO
the State convention which meets at ely
don. August 2: Rev. J. W. Steele, Edward
Collinson. J. X Thomas. Rev. w. G
Cassard. and Geo NJ Hyde; alternates: F.
NJ. Byrd. Geo E. Shipley. r.. F. Nier, 5.
w Linthicum and u. Dunlap.
Delegates TO Congressional convention
which meets at Laurel August IA, We're
elected viz: w. +. Childs. Chas. j. Stoll,
]. w Kelbaugh. NJ. S. Dunlap. and DR..
X 5. Griffith; alternates. VIM. Cadle. w.
III. Downs. VIM. Hawkins. Rev. j. Il.
Wilhide and Rev. G. n Robinson. Rev.
w. q. Cassard, Rev. j. w. Steele. and
Chas J. Stcll, were appointed commit
tee on resolutions.
Tho following county executive COM
mittce, subject to confirmation by the
State convention was suggested First
district, Edward Collinson; Second. r. T.
Williams; Third III. S Dunlap, Fourth.
Rev. w g. Cassard; Fifth. Vim. Haw
kins; Sixth (Annapolis.) Geo. NJ Hyde;
Eighth, DR.. X. s. Griffith.
AT the evening session series of reso-
buttons were adopted, approving the plat
form of the National Prohibition party
and pledging the support of the conven-
ton, which was received too late for this
evenings issue. Ii was also decided to
hold public demonstration in Annapolis
early next mouth.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
Wedding a, ST. Mary's.

Ensign r. d. Tisdale, U. s. Navy. and
Miss Julia Merrick, OF Annapolis, niece
of Judge Merrick. were married TO day
at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev.
Father Cook OBLIGATED. A sister of the
bride was bridesmaid with Mr. James T.
BIiscoe. Jr., groomsman. Ensign W. G.
p. Muir. of the Navy was best man. Mr..
Briscoe and George E Marchand were
the ushers. The bride wore white silk
and the groom full dress uniform Mr.
Robert Bowie. uncle of the bride. gave
her away. The church was filled with
friends of the bride to witness the ceremo-
ny, including many navy people. After
the wedding an informal reception was
given at the brides residence, Robert
Bowie. on Prince George street, after
which the hoppy couple started on their
wedding tour. Miss Nerrick is a charm
ing young lady and had won host of adj
miring friends during her stay in this
city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
A Good idea.

We all Ike Bay Ridge. but it grows
monotonous for Sunday School picnics
when we can go there every day II VIC
desire. When sunday School gives q
picnic Che scholars and community look
for an advantage 10 get out Of the town
for q day, that 10 to really have an OUT
ing, an excursion on the water. 1t GER
tainly pays. Now why don't some enter.
pFislng Sabbath School 60 on their annual
{ xcursion 10 EastoB, one Of the most
beautifut towns IN maryland. on the 10Th
inst the centennial day of that County
seat The day will be a regular fete day
and extensive preparations have been
made for the occasion. The trip on The
water is delightful and Eastonians are the
incest people you ever met. An excursion
10 Easton would be undoubtedly sue
cess. Ii has been suggested and is a
itast gosSd ibea
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
Excnrsion io Ronnd Rar.

The German Sabbath School will give
their annual picnic next WEDNESDAY,,
JULY rs, TO ROUND BAY, the popular
summer resort on the A. l. E. Short Line
X r Trains will leave the depot at the
usual time. Tickets will be good on all
trains. Round Bay is said to be one of
the most pleasant resorts in this vicinity
and this is the first excursion to that
popular resort from Annapolis this sea-
son. Tickets for adults % cents, children
Is cents, can be purchased at the stores of
Messrs Boessel and d. M. Smith, Main
street and Mr.. Ziehlke. West street, also of
the scholars. 713
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
Spring Wall Paper.

My stock of paper for beauty, style and
price cannot be excelled. There are over
200 patterns to select from, ranging in
price from 10 to 80 cents, and style suited
to every taste. have received from lead
ing Wall Paper manufacturers samples
of the finest hand made papers in rich
colorings and magnificent patterns. They
are well worth an inspection. Also, tinted
paper and Ingram Felts. Samples cheer
fully shown at any time. The designs
of Dado shades are very beautiful and
the prices have been made remarkably
low. Scotch Holland and shade cloth in
all colors and widths put up without ex-
ira charge. Curtain poles from 3 to IL feet
in length. EDGAR HUTTON,
~ 9 Francis Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17

COUNCIL cHAmBER,.

AnnapQlis, July 10, 1855.
The Board met Ia special meeting
Present At roll-cali. the Mayor. Counsel
lar and Aldermen Thomas. Bells, Field
never and Th0mpson-B.
The Board approved the journal OF pro-
ceeding of July 7th.
The Mayor stated that the object OF the
meeting of the Board was to take iuto
consideration the electric lighting the
city.
Mr. l.. Y. Cox of the Schuyler Elec
trio Light Company appeared before the
Board and said they would give the best
lights on the market. He then referred TO
the various propositions of bis company
presented TO the Mayor
LIST. 20 lamps or mnre al SIS per lamp
per annum, 10 burn IL nights per month
or until midnight.
End. $50 per lamp per aunum. same
schedule to burn cloudy nights, but not
more than two extra 10 any one month.
3D.. 800 per lamp per annum to burn
every night until midnight.
4th. 500 per lamp per annum to burn
every night and all night.
He further said that 80 electric lights
would give a better light than $50 gas
lamps. He stated that Hagerstown was
system was used. The company would
understanding that the city would renew
could be ready in four months; but they
would rather say the first of January
DIR. George w ellis, vice president of the
Annapolis Electric Light Company, APP
peared before the Board, and desired,
which were read, the several propositions
recently submitted by him for the com
pauy.
The company would put up an efficient
plaat, sufficient for the State as well as
tue Naval Academy Their company
would light Annapolis for $500 per an
nun.
DR.. Thos. O. Walton. President Of the
Annapolis Gas Light Company, appeared
before the Board and explained that the
Gas Company did not et the amount of
money that the newspapers stated was
paid for gas. $500. He said that cleo
tricity was a superior light, but the cleo
trio lights would have 10 be high and the
shade trees on the streets would interfere
with them. The city lamps are able to
get under the trees. Besides the citizens
own the company's stock and the electric
company would be in the hands of out
siders. Our citizens get the benefit OF the
gas company.
Dr. Wells made supplemental state
ment that counting the number of gas
lights that do not burn, the city pays
neaaly 40 cents night per lamp for gas
lamps; the price charged by the Annapo-
lis Electric Light Company.
On motion of Alderman Thomas the
Board agreed when it adjourned to adj
journ 10 Monday night next.
On motion of the Counsellor. leave was
granted him to submit an ordinance i'm
posing the city tax for 1888. The Coun.
selor then offered the ordinance impos
ing the city tax for 18S8-being so cents
on the $100--the same as last year.
The said ordinance was then passed by
yeas and nays as follows: Yess-seven.
Nays-none.
Alderman Thomas called the attention
of the Board to the necessity of curbing
East street.
Alderman Thomas offered an order that
$51 be appropriated Tor putting a curb
and gutter on East street which was
adopted.
On motion of Alderman Thomas, the
Board at 1920 p. VI, adjourned.
ELIHU 5. RILEY, Clerk
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Frederick is singing the praises of her
slgctr light system recently Introduced.
She is more than pleased with the result
We hope It will not be long before Anna
polls eau 20 and do likewise.
Blankets are comfortable these nights.
Who said Annapolis atmosphere WASH (
"balmy' a Ia Baltimore.
Police officer Watkins is on a tour of
Inspection this week through, the back
yards, inspecting closets and the coDdi-
ton Of yards generally.
The friends of the Severn boat club are
wearing their cufors. navy blue and white.
The Water Witch Hook and Ladder
Company, aud the No ? Fire Department
bad adrll last night. Both companies
made good showing.
Don't forget the German Lutheran ex
e'Tsien TO Round Bay, the pupular sum
mer respti tomorrow. Go and enjoy
yourself
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
As Sole Agent for John wan amaker

As sole agent l0T John W al dmhhcf
OF Philadelphia, am now prepared t.
exhibit full line of Samples both for th,
Custom and Ready made Ct0tlsng depart
ments. Your measure taken aud goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and tit guaranteed or no sale In
the ready made clothing department
nave a full line of samples representing
the stock of Wanamaker, and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement. Can
fit all sizes and shapes from the smallest
chi d to the largest man. Prices are guar
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments--in fact, by his oscn
guarantee you get all the benefit of per
sonal visit to the house of Wanamaker
itself. Clerical suits made to order and
society uniforms furnished on short no.
ice at low prices. f. .. WHITE, Agt
n At the Court House, Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
Comfy Matters.

The County Commissioners met to day
and transacted only routine business. in
the way Of approving and passing ac-
counts.
any determination, there being doubt as
to their right of action, the matter was
deferred.
The Orphans Court was in session to-
day and passed upon several admins
tration accounts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17

The dog days began Sunday and will
last six weeks. We can now lookout for
prolonged hot weather. The ancient Ro-
mans called this period Caniculares dies.
or the day of the dog star. because Sirius
in the constellation CAMS Major rises and
sets with the sun. An old theory is that it
is dangerous TO go swimming at this time,
dogs 90 mad, and the hot weather IS gen.
orally attributed 10 the combined force OF
the sun and the star.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
A Severe Fall.

Mr John II. Brieht Sr.. one of our
olde citizens, met with severe acct.
dent this afternoon. Mr. Bright was en-
gagged in tearing down an old building
near the foot of East street when he
lost his footing and fell to the ground,
a distance of 10 or 10 feet, severely scut-
ting his head aud face in several places.
from last accounts Mr.. Bright is resting
quietly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17

l,s soaag son Of Benjamin Norfolk, liv
-, : s ~ SIN district, was crushed by
a. f ss ! over him few days ago and
W. :. nom his injuries.
h., 's ~ I.itlendship cam ing factory has
ss''ed under favorable auspices.
a.. - 80. Joseph Hopkins, of the Sth district
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17

lsrss,. Sis o'clock this evening, the
ss s'~,e I nom Of the First IL L. Church
j NJ, l - been renovated aud embellish-
uss, - e feopened With an entertain
! 49,. ~fs5.aiing tomore senses than one.
nus 49, = : ~ DC read BY the pastor and
IL re's.'' sood order viii form part OF
sesys,s !. s.lasne. Refreshments will be
: Co., : reasonable prices. Admission
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17

THE LARGEST AND BEST LAUNDRY IN
THE STATE WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

A new process of Laundering Collars
and Cuffs that far surpasses anything
heretofore known TO Laundrymen. Goods
Numbered in this way will last half as
long again. Collars and Cuffs Numbered
at cents each Other work proportion
ately low in price.
Goods Receiced Until Wednesday Morning
10 a. m. and delivered ON Saturday. -
Goods called for and delivered free.
+. VoLLMER, Jr.,
Main ST., Sole Agent for Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17
TO SUBSCRIBERS

Persons leaving the city for the sum.
mer months can have the CAP tai mailed
to their address. postage prepaid for ~
eeais per month, by leaving their names
sud address this az office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-17

True delicacy of flavor with true etfi-
cacy Of action has been attained in the
famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. It's pleasant taste and bene
fetal effects have rendered it immensely
popular. 1t cleanses the System, cures
ostiveness. etc. For sale By ]. w. Hold.
ges & Co., City Drug Store.