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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15
BROKERAGE IN PUBLIC MORALS.
Damning Testimony-Can We Afford to
Protect Such an Industrys

Protect Such an Industrys
According to the com pendulum of the
tenth census, the population of this coun-
try increased just 80 per cent from 1870
to 1880. During the same ten years our
convicted criminals increased 81 33 per
cent. Nine-tenths of these criminals were
so made because of the use of Intoxicating
liquors.
Strong drink sent to prison 1ast year
100, 900 men and women; it consi gned 90
600 children to the workhouse; caused
300 murders, and orphaned 100000 chill
dren. In addition to this, it filled GO, 900
graves and doubled the tax list. And
this under sanction of statutory law.
Moro than 30, 900 children of school age
are known to be addicted to the use of
strong drink in the city of Chicago
In statistics lately gathered it has been
found that in New York 90 per cent. of
the inmates of the house of industry were
sent there for liquor crimes.
The Society for the Prevention of Cru
city to Children saws that in the past
three months, of 600 children coming be-
fore the society for the first time, 249
had incorporate fathers, 139 incorporate
mothers 1872 had lost one or both parents,
80 had q parent in prison and 35 were
llegltlmate.
The most damaging witness against the
liquor traffic is the daily press, and that
unintentionally. The mortuary and Grim
inal columns-nnd how long they have
gotten to bel-are damning in their testi
mony as to the gross results of whisky
drinking. A fearful tell tale it is, and
it's story for thirty days, beginning with
April 16 and ending with May is 1885,
as recorded by the New York press is
nine murders; 81 assaults, with intent to
kill; outrages on women and girls. in
cendiarisms, l6 accidents, i'm which there
was an aggregate of 211 persons killed OIL
wounded; explosion, and the usual in
Vulnerable number of lesser ,offenses di
rectly traceable to this evil The consti
tuition of this country was never framed
to protect such an industry" as this
Frank c. Smith in Anti Nuisance journal
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15
They Know Their Friends.

Recently at several public meetings in
the east-notably Cincinnati, Jersey City
and New Yorl1-to ratify the nomination
OF Fisk and Brooks, the saloon keepers
and their strikers made violent demon
STATIONS toward the Prohibition clubs
larades. Not a single instance is on
record yet, though, Of saloon keeper
showing the slightest hostility toward
either Republican or Democratic ratifers.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

j.. Tho gunpowder of moral suasion, high
license Il and local option have all failed.
But tho engineers of temperance, the
NIapolc1ns of the age. have not abandoned
inc work, they have only turned to a
stronger explosive. They are determined
10 10 III the base of this giant barrier with
the dynamite bombs of constitutional
prohibition and lift it from the plain and
crush It to atoms.-Star
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15
"The Devil 4 Saint Is He"

One Of the most amusing features of
this campaign is the lachrymose air with
which the Democratic journals bewail the
free whisky position of the Republican
party AS though the old hnmbug was
not stepped in liquid "Jeffersonian sim
pIicitY" itself.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

PRANCH Il TIMMS, 95 West Market 81
ID General Fire and Life Insurance Agts.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

WILLIAM II. DYE, Attorney at Law and
w Notary Public. Park ersburg W. Va
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

!" F. ATTKISSON, Real Estate Brok Oh
w and Notary Public, Sc Markets..
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15
PARkERSBURG DIRECTORY
BUSINESS and Professional.

MCKINNEY d DIS, 80 Mara ct st., Dry
wi Goods, Notions, and Wall z pers.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

:" ii. Ii. HOLsWADE, Furniture, Car
wv pets, Undertaking, Huntington, W,
Va.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

n L. SPENCE, Dealer in Pianos, Organs,
VI &C., Market St., one door below X. X,
Bridge. Branch business house in Marietta
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

VIZ a. BROWN Books, Stationery and
w News Dealer, Juliana Street.. opp
" Journal Office.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

=" j. DAVIS, Prop'r Davis Restaurant,
w eopp. b. 80. Depot. Meals at all hours.
Beds furnished those coming or departing on
night trains.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

Il II. FERGUSON, ATTORNEY.
u AT-LAW Charleston, W. Va.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

MOSS& BENTLEY, Successors to Addi-
N1son Co., Wholesale and Retail Book
sellers and Jobbers of Wall Paper. The
cheapest bookstore in West Virginia. See
adveI tisem ent in another column.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-15

IL HUTCHINSON d JOHNSON, Counsellor
Il II and Att'ys at Law. TraceweIl Building
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-12-03
DIR ECTOR g.:
New York

O. D. BALDWIN, President National Bank. NJ. Yo,l
r. CARAVAN COMBES, President Exchange Fire Ins Co.,
E. a. QClNTARD, President Citizens Savings Bank,
JOHN SrRATTON, Vice Pres. St Nicholas Bank
WM d. SNOW, Secretary Am. Loan and Trust Co.
HENRY g. ROBINSON, of Porter BIOS & Co.,
VIM FULLER, with r. b. ClsAin Co.,
HENRY B. PIERCE, Of Hutchinson. Pierce Co.
A. L. SOULARD, Pres. Ger Am. Real Ess. Title Guar Co.,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-12-03
OFFICERS g.:

OFFICE RS:
Pr.sident-R CARMAN COMBES.
Vice Presdcnts-JOHN SrRAITON, J. MORSE.
Medical Director-E. u. WHEELER, NJ. d.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-12-03
SECURITY
Mutua! Benefit Ssc!ieEy
N EW YORK,
Incorporated December, 1872
LIFE INSURANCE At COST.
FEATURES:
Its pepetiy and security guaranteed by for 4s
Security Guaranty Company which
stringent liability the State New York.
composed the substantial citizens the metropolis
Under debt liability whatever be incurred by
SECURITY MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY," agency company
to bear all
the Mou.y
Members subject restrictions a travelling.
ONLY MALE RISKS accepted
Only of steady income eligible membership Miners and
others handling large quantity of explosives soe railway
brakemen and others in risky occupations eligible
All losses usually paid follows Oneaf upon
| proofs Of DEATH and the remainder within 80 days.
1t CHEAPEST BEST Life Insurance Association IN
| THE WORLD.
ACTUAL COST OF A $4,000 POLICY.

The following table shows the for 40
the Associations named carrying $4,000 during
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Balloons for Military Use.

Balloons for military service in the
Italian campaign in Abyssinia have been
constructed at Paris, and were expert
mented with upon the Champs de Mars
recently. A great many scientists and
military men were present, among them
the Duke de Leuchtenberg and Gen. Fed
eroff-who will, no doubt, have opportun-
ity for using similar balloons in central
Ashland the manager of the balloon
brigade Of the Italian army, Count Pc
corr. Each balloon inflated contains $50 to
300 cubic meters Of gas, and can be folded
up to fill only one cubic meter. Thus folded,
it is placed in box of a wagon, which holds
the windlass with the cable to which the
balloon will be attached. The cable has q
length of $50 to $50 yards. Attached to
the balloon wagon is another wagon con-
tanning the hydrogen gas for initiating the
balloon.
Water being scarce in Abyssinia, the
gas will be prepared in Naples and trans
ported in tubes of about eight feet in
length and five inches in circumference,
in which it will be compressed by force
of 135 atmospheres. Each wagon will
carry forty tubes, to be discharged into
the balloon at the place where it shall as
cend. The cable holding the balloon cap
tive is supplied with two telephone threads
by which the aeronaut can communicate
his observations to the men on the ground.
Several trial ascents made proved entirely
satisfactory. Letter
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Craze Among Chicago Boys.

The latest craze among the boys in some
parts of the city, particularly in Hyde
park, is to make collections of the names
OF sleeping cars. The weather is rather
unpleasant for standing out watching
trains go by, but all of the boys who are
in the contest in earnest have no difficulty
in finding places TO sit in comfort, where
passing trains may be seen. If necessary
a boy in pursuit of an object as instruct
i've and valuable TO him as this would
build house on purpose and put an old
stove in it and agree not to burn down
more than $4,000 worth of property at
one time. Sleeping cars, by the way, are
fearfully and wonderfully named. There
is an impression abroad that these cars
were named by the various men who have
risen from the sleeping car employ to
residence in the Illinois penitentiary, and
that they selected such wonderful names
out ola feeling of sentiment toward society.
For horrible example: Octorara, Oechey-
edan, kiSkiminetas, Ishgonish, Pen-twyn,
Petitcodiac, Syosset, Twohig, Wakarusa,
Wegree, Winconisco, Apopka, Escatawpa,
Eutobicoke, Gnadenhutten, Rusiagonish
and adaghton.-Chicago Herald.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Drinking Russian Tea.

A fine looking gentleman holding a
whispered conference with a restaurant
waiter attracted the attention of a neigh
Dor at the same table the other day. With
the gentleman's dinner the waiter brought
to him cup of tea and half lemon. The
gentleman squeezed the lemon juice into
his tea and followed it with three Jumps
of sugar. 'Do you drink that because
you like it," asked the neighbor, cor be-
cause you have to-" at is Russian tea"
was the answer. 81 began drinking it be-
cause my doctor, who is Russian, recon-
mended it, and now / have become rs
much a slave to it as a drunkard is to
liquor. / was i'll last spring. The doctor
would not let me have champagne when l
was getting well and / would not drink
water. l take the Russian tea three times
a day with my meals, and after supper L
have it brought to my room. drink from
six to twelve cups of it during the even
ing. I have gained fifty pounds since 1
began drinking it, but it is a dangerous
drink" he said, buttoning his overcoat up
close. at opens all the pores, and am
tingling from finger to toe. Ishould catch
cold now very easily, but it is the best
thing with which to throw off cold if you
take it at night. New York Sun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
The aalieha aaiy Eagle: Sunday orue, aare 25 1885,
Secrets OF the Dressmaker.

ssI assure you no one learns dressmak-
ing for fun. Sometimes ladies learn it in
order to understand better the fitting OF
their own gowns, but one usually learns
because she expects to make living by
the trade"
The speaker was fashionable uptown
modiste, and she was telling reporter
some of the secrets of her profession.
About the room were seated a number OF
quiet, neat looking girls, all sewing.
"Are there any schools where dress
making is taught?' was asked.
81 never heard of any. When a girl
desires to learn the business, she usually
goes as an apprentice, as at any other
trade"
"How long does it take to learn the
tradey'
''That greatly depends upon the stu
dent Usually girl should master the
trade in one season. A good dressmaker
should have a quick eye for form and
color. She should be something of an
artist in addition to having mere mechan-
ical skill Most women know something
about sewing, and have little difficulty,
but when it comes to fitting, trimming
and finishing dresses, where real taste
and judgment are required, the novice is
almost helpless"
"What can dressmaker earn after she
has learned the trader
''It all depends upon her skill and
ability. If she is smart she can get So. 50
a day, but she may not get more than
$3.50. That is after she has taken les
sons for one season. Forewomen who su-
perintend the work earn about $50 a
week. They are women of long expe-
rience in the trade. So far as dressmak-
ing ct home is concerned, the paper pat
terms have simplified matters great deal
Male dressmakers earn from So to Sc a
week more than women at the same bust
ness. Men are better than women at
making waists, which are in some par
ticulars like the coat you wear, but
never yet saw a man who could drape a
skirt properly. New York Mail and
Express.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Calendars for Sale.

The tobacconists have discovered a new
and easy way to turn many honest pen
MES. They are selling the pretty, though
often questionable, calendars gotten ont
" the wholesalers as advertisements.
he wholesalers get them up to give one
each storekeeper, and even then the
ost of Some is very great, though few are
rinted, for the work is as good as money
Sill buy. But they dare not refuse the
retailers extra copies if they ask for them,
and these are now offered to the public at
chrome prices. York Sun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
EXcurSion to EeDyer.

To those who wish to attend the Cattle
Convention land the public generally to
OF this month, the Atchison, Topeka &;
Santa Fe railroad viii on March %. 1888,
sell tickets from Wichita To Denver. at
S23.25 for round trip. Tickets will be.
limited for return passage April >, 1855
Stop over privileges Will be granted going
or returning within the final limit
Call at union ticket Office, 122 North Main
street, Douglas avenue station and union
depot, near Oak street.
l03 lot ". d. MURDOCH. Agt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
DOCTORS
KETCHUM & ROSS

Graduates in Medicine and Surg
cry. Experienced and SucceSSSul
Specialists in the treatment or
Cancers, TumOrS, Ulcers, and all
Chronic Diseases, Catarrh, Throat
and Lung troubles, Stomach and
Liver complaints successfully
treated. Diseases peculiar to
females, such as Womb and
Vaginal difficulties. blood and
skin eruptiOnS thoroughly eradi-
Gated from the system. Nervous
Debility Of Young and Middle
aged men, caused from the effects
or youthful errors, early decay,
Lost Manhood, etc., treated with
UNPARALLELED success.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

y complete history and guide of Okla,
homa Illustrated with sectional map of the
Indian Territory, by Col f. c. Cole.
Everybody contemplating going to that
country should have one. 1t is the only
history ever written Of that wonderful
country. Price, Coo and 81. by mail Ok
lahoma Publishing Co, Wichita, Kan,
and news dealers generally. d9O-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

An experiment is being made on the
California coast to test the utility Of ocean
wave force. At an opening in some cliffs
great fans are suspended, and their move
ment at the ebb and flow of the waves is
so geared as to work immense pumps,
which are designed to I'll large reservoirs
On elevations, these being used to supply
water power TO manufactures Of various
kinds Chicago Herald
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Eagle Publishing House.

NJ NJ. Murdoch G. Bro, proprietors,
printers, binders, publishers and blank
book manufacturers. All kinds of county,
township and school district records and
blanks. Legal blanks of every descriptions
blanks. Job printing of all kinds Cor
respondence solicited. Address all COM
munications to
H. p. MURpoCK, Manager,
dSS-tf* Witt Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
The Old Time Hams.

Judge Samuel Lumpkin lately sent to
the writer half dozen from his private
smokehouse, of the vintage OF 1884, that
are simply poems in ashes. Any self re-
specting pig would have died gladly to
have been so idealiZed. In these hams
YOU catch the favor of the smoke of the
half smothered oak chips above which
they drifted with the seasons into perfec-
ton. And the red gravy excuse these
drooling lips, clear, consistent, havorous
lit is such gravy as you used TO find on
your mothers table when you came home
from long days hunt in the December
wind. | had rather have q smoke house
with its loany floor, its darkened rafters,
its red pepper pods, its festoons OF sausage
odorous of sage and 100 such hams sus-
pended between earth and roof, ike small
MahometS, than cellar of dust begrimed
bottles of Madeira OF 1928. Has the art OF
curing hams in the Georgia smoke house
become a lost one: Shall red gravy go,
with Tyrian purple, into the realms of the
Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
1t has been calculated that the quantity
OF beer brewed yearly in the undermen-
toned countries is about as follows: Great
britain, 1850, 100000 gallons; Germany,
Soo'ooo,o0o; Austria, 270, 600 600: Bel
GUM, 100000 900; France, $50 600. 600:
Russia, $4,000, 600; Holland. SO, 900, 600;
Denmark, 30, 900. 600: Sweden. 20 nl0 OO0.
Switzerland, 1900, 600: Norway. l6 500
COO
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Could Not Rememher.

"Wose, deah? Tell me-ah-did you
make memorandum of the-ah-we-
mark / made 10 you when l was here be-
foahT' mo, Charlie, didn't That's
dweadful, cause, don't yer know, l cawn't
wecollect myself whether l pwoposed to
you or Clawa Times.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
They Speak for Themselves

The most convincing and re-
liable evidence or the success Of
DrS. Ketchum & Ross:
William Barr, cancer cured; Mrs. a.
Weber, catarrh and throat trouble cured;
Mrs. Chas. Leaven, testifys to the cure
of chronic ulcer; John Hicks, skin disease:
John Yodty, cured of chronic rheumatism;
Mrs. J. r. Shen, female weakness: Mrs. II.
G. Walters, female weakness; and many
others in Wichita. Such is the universal
verdict of Dr. X and r. s patients
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
To Real Estate Agents.

Pocket real estate books for lands and
lots, for sale at this office Orders by mail
promptly filled. Address all orders to
The WICHITA EAGLE, Wichita, Kan, r.
z. Murdoch, Manager. DOB It's
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Office and Yards on Mosley street. between
Douglas avenue and First street
Money 10 Loan

On strictly choice inside city property and
good improved farms Money on hand
Interest paid annually. L. w. CLAPP,
Gift l01 s Main
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Mantpd to Renr.

A modern improved 10 or IL room house
located north of 18th street. A family of
adults, firstclass tenants. Address Sc, y
EAGLE office. dy3-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Tony Bruins barber shop now in fulT
blast. Bath rooms the finest in the land:
never run out OF hot water. No. III y
Main st. Gi0l-i2-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Mrs. Mary Gallagher, OF South BethIe-
hem, Pa, is l04 years old, and recently
danced Jig to the music of a violin. She
belongs TO the famous family of the l. II,
q. Gallaglers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Attorneys pocket dockets for sale at this
Office. Orders by mail promptly filled.
Address all orders to The WICHITA EAGLE,
Wichita, Kan, r. p. Murdoch, Manager.
RI
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Young ladies and gentlemen will find
the very latest designs in society paper and
visiting cards at Robinson x Champion $
~
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., X. q y. railway,
Rock Island Route" between, Wichita,
Topeka, Kansas City, st. Joseph, Chicago
ST louiS q ~
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Take the new short line, C. X. & y. !
Rock Island route, 10 Kansas City, ST,
Joseph, Chicago and St. Louis. 1i4-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

The Eagle pocket real estate book has
become universal favorite among dealers
generally in the west 2jtf+
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Cheap Money TO Build

have some beautiful lots in Sherwood's
addition which will sell on easy terms
and can loan money or five years time 10
build with. 10. 1T L W. LEWIS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
CONSULTATION FREE!

Medicines sent everywhere. All letters
answered promptly. Office and consulting
rooms 213 North Main street, Wichita
Kan. Office hours a. m. 10 p. m. Q09
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Call and examine the large stock OF new
novels ard books at Robinson & Cham
pionfs- l92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
TofhP Rnhlir.

Money TO loan on watches. diamonds.
etc, 42s E. Douglas, corner Emporia
u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

The S. l.. Davidson Mortgage company
have plenty of money to loan on improved
city property. 1Ol-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25

Turkish prunes s cents pound at :. ".
Supply Co. IS Il
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
Occidental Hotel.

A. n. Deming has leased and taken possession OF
the Occidental, March /. Will put it in good shape
and will be glad his old friends and all others
disposed to give him q call. d9l-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-19
Emancipation Day.

The two celebrations, at the Springs
and at Edmund's grove, are progress
ing satisfactorily today, although the
Edmund's grove people got off with
! their procession first. The Springs
celebration did not start the process
sion from Military plaza until $3.50 a.
m. but made a very creditable display
with the city band, Excelsior Guards,
ex-uniOn soldiers, (colored) baseball
club and Brotherhood of Colored
Coachmen. Proceeding up Com
merce street, Light Battery F.,
four pieces, fired a national
salute of 50 guns on Alamo plaza, as
the procession rested. Cars were then
taken for San Pedro springs, on reach
ing which place the procession dis
banded after the announcement that
the speaking would not begin until 2
O'Clock.
Gen. Sam Johnson was out full
rugged in an old brigadier generals
uniform, given him by the late Gen.
Ord. Sam created no disturbance
this year.
Old Tim Deman rode out in a
chaise. He says he will route the
bushwhackers.
Water melons are plentiful at the
Park.
Nearly every colored woman in
town has new dress, and every old
silk hat that can be mustered is worn
by some happy darkey ''gemman."
Owners of carriages have to drive
themselves today.
A great many white folks reviewed
the procession this morning and after
wards visited the Springs to see the
"shOw."
The best of order prevailed during
the procession.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-19
Election of Officers.

The following new officers were
chosen last night by Castle Fannin,
Knights and Ladies of the Golden
Rule, to serve for the ensuing six
months:
Post Commander-Herman Heilig.
man.
Commander-A. Persch.
Vice COMMUNICATIVE. Steubing
Master-at-Arms-R. R. Martinez.
Recording Secretary-G. Peltzer.
Financial Secretary-H. KlOcken
kemper.
Treasurer-H. Gimbel.
Prelate-S. w. McAllister.
Herald-Mrs. M. Steubing.
Warden-Mrs NJ. Martinez.
Sentinel-A. Rechtelhein.
Trustee, one year-B. Nentwig.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-19
The Independents Celebration.

The Independent celebrants as
sembled on the Alamo Plaza this
morning at O'Clock, and after waiting
about an half an hour, they set off
preceded by the Belknap band, on
their march through the city via
Houston street, Acequia street and
Commerce street to Alamo street,
where vehicles were in waiting to con-
vey them to Edmond's Grove where
they hold barbecue. At the grounds
the Rev. A. A. Rivers will open pro-
ceedings by devotional exercise. The
proclamation of Emancipation will be
read by Tard Walton, then the Hon.
A. J. Evans, J. n. Gallagher, w. H.
Huston, w. E. Easton, editor of the
Texas Blade, Rev. R. Greer, of Victo-
ria, C. l.. Madison, J. Smith, and
others will crate. This will be fol-
lowed by base ball and other games
of amusement, and the boys intend to
make good day of it.