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what Men Have Died For,

'n Col Montgomery was shot IN duel
about q dog; Col Ramsey in one about
servant; Mr.. Featherstone in one
about a recruit; Sternes father in one
about goose; and another gentleman
in one about an acre of anchovies; one
officer was challenged for merely ask
ing an ponent to enjoyithe second COB
let; and another was compelled to fight
about a pinch of snuff; General Barry
was challenged by Capt. Smith for re
fusing wine at dinner on a steamboat,
although the General pleaded as an ex-
euse that wine invariably made him
sick, and Lieutenant Cowther lost his
life ina duel because he was refused adj
mittance to club of pigeon shooters,
in 1777 a duel occurred in New York
City, between Lieut.. Featherstone.
ihaugh, ofthe 10th, and Capt, McPher.
son, of the s42d British Regimen, t in re
gard TO the manner of eating an ear oi
corn, eontending that the best eating
was from the cob, and the other thai
the grain should be cut off fromthe cob,
beforeseating. Lieut.. FAtherstonb nbaugh
lost his right arm, the ball from his an,
tagonist'sl pistol shattering the limt
idreadfnlly, so much so that ithad to be
.amputated Graham, Maj. Noah's as
sistant editor on the Nation Advocate,
lost his life in 1927, at the dueline
ground at Hoboken with Barton. the
son-in law OF Edward Livingston in 9
simple dispute about what was trump
in q game of cards. :.
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M. Taine on English Customs.


"At Paris / have seen young Eng
lishmen every night leaving Their
windows open during the entire night
in winter This enables us to .compre-
hend their fondness for open air sports
for cricket, for fishing and shooting.
When the rain pours down in torrents,
and the whole country is like lake,
an old gentleman may be seen actively
handling his fishing rod.g When the
river is frozen over, he may be seen
letting down his line, in the. hope of
catching a fish through hole in the ice,
made by a laborer with a pick. ~ 80
NJ. Taine draws largelyfor his ideas
of English manners and customs from
our old friend Punch, and perhaps, on
the whole, he can have no more trust
worthy mentor. FOur critic, adiscoufs'
ing still on nrEnglish sports, says: - @s
sssOne outcof every three sportsmen
has limb broken before he dies. The
jokes on his head are endless. Asgen-
tleman en- horseback Informs a neigh
Dor that. his animal is rather restive.
tOh the animal isswell known; it has
been the means of breaking more col
lar-bories than any other In England
A littlesswell, going stag-hunting, says
to a robust briend loR arriving at the
railway station, tWill You take q single
or a return ticket? The latter replies,
II mean to take a. return, because I
know all about the horse lshall mount;
but I advise you to take single ticket
and an insurance one as well. .,i,uoaG .
!, And, concerning the younger speei-
mems of the John Bull family: From
childhood upward they are told, you
must bea man. They are trained to
think that they. ought never to cry or
show any signs of weakness, and that
they ought to be brave, enterprising
and protectors of the weaker sex. A
little boy says to a big lady, frightened
at a herd of cattle, DON'T be afraid;
shelter yourself behind me.'n
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Two Farms for Sale

Il and adjoining the town of Mt. Olivet, Bel
mont County, Ohio. The House is Q good Stone
and Brick building, Rooms and Hall, with
good Cellar good Well OF water. Also, q first
class Barn. with basement, and all other neces-
sary outbuildings. good Orchard, convenient
to school and Church. About 35 acres OF TIM
ber land. Thirty Of coal within one mile oi
@. o. r &. Said Farm is in good repair and
under high state of cultivation. - - j.
The Second Tract contains about 81 acres,
adjoining the first tract, has a two-story Frame
House OF rooms and Kitchen. Also. good
Frame Barn, splendid Orchard, good spring
of water, about 50 acres well set in grass ~ loot
2miles North of Barnesville, on the Depot Road
said Farms for sale on reasonable terme.-
desired. For further particulars cal on or ad-
dress the undersigned at Barnesyille, Ohio.
ELWOOD PHILLIPS,
WM. MCNICHOLS,
sep2Slm OMER PHILLIPS.
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g Mr.. Huntington, in his account ofthe
lmeteoragicAl phenomen observed on
the summit Of Mount Washington by
the scientific party who spent last winter
there, says that the winds sometimes
blew at the rate of eighty miles an hour,
on aperfectly clear day when there was
velocity of the wind yet recorded at the
Central Park observatory in this city,
isforty-tive miles an hour, one hundred
and five miles an hour was registered
on Mount Washington.
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s A MORMON Moscow.-George @.
Cannon, one of the Mormon apostles
and the probable successor of Brigham
Young, said two years ago, that If the
Mormons were ever interfered with on
the part of the United States, they
would lay their lands, and city, and
fertile valleys to waste; that they
would burn and destroy all their
houses, property and improvements,
and make a bonfire of all the personal
effects they could not carry away ith
them. Indeed, he said, they wodld
leave Utah a more inhospitable desert
than it was when they settled it. This,
he said, was. an arrangement seriously
and earnestly determined upon, and
that It would be carried out with the
same faith and courage that they had
shown in previous conflicts.
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This yearFat st. Louis, where the
surface of the river has been four feet
and one inch above the lowest stage Of
water attained by the river in 1868,
there was at the same time, only about
five inches difference in the depth Of
the channel between these years, sqow-
ing that the bottom of the river must
be three feet and eight inches higher
than It was in 1868. So, in 1916, the
bed of the river was found to be two
feet and three inches higher than 1t was
ten years previous.
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THE FOREMOST srATEsMAN.

4
There are four or five Oriental states
men who are really statesmen In The
true sense of the word. The real greai
man Of China is Wan Zang, who chiefly
carried through the Burifngame mis-.
sion, and established university fol
the education of Chinese youth by
Western professors, in Western art
and sciences. Wan Fang visited me
and we reduced it to personal friend.
ship the cordia relationsiwhich weghad
entertained toward each other while ]
was at Washington. The King OF
Siam IS also a practical and progressive
sovereign In India, Sir JaInsetiee
JeJeebhoy, is the master spirit; in
Egypt, the Viceroy and his Prime
Minister; in Turkey, the Grand Vizier,
Aah Pasha (who died only few days
ago. and the Minister of Frande In
Japan. d ri rz.,s -..sls lI-----T
2 ~ WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT US. ii ss-
4 1t is gratifying to know that the Uni.
ted States are universally understood
and regarded in every Oriental country
as the freest, most prosperous and most
just OF all nations. Their history can
not be said to have been study among
the natives of these countries. who
have only a literature which is peeH-
iarly national and exclusive, borrow.
ing nothing from either the western
NATIONS or modern times. The nation
upon whom the American mind has
most effectively acted, of course. is
Japan, which is nearest to. our Pacific
shore. The people who understand the
story OF our civil war the best are those
OF India, who built up immense for
tunes during that conflict on the pro
duction of cotton. Fortunes were lost
more rapidly. than they were made
when the war came to an end. The
losses of that period still remain the
subject of comment in Bombay. - s
TURKEY, GREECE, ROME.
As you already know, 1 visited Con.
stantinople, Greece, Rome and the
chief capitals of Europe. My contrast
to the Government Of, Turkey with
that of Egypt Is this, Egypt IS rich;
Turkey Is poor, The Egyptian Gov
ernment is liberal an enterprising; the
Turkish Government means to be no
less so, but fails in energy. ] found
modern Greece feeble enough, but inn
proving. am hopeful of Greece, but
her progress must continue to be very
slow. -i.+ - :
AT Rome I saw the Pope, and had a
very agreeable and instructive inter-
view with him. He talked feelingly
upon the condition of Italian affairs,
and of his own appreciation of my lib
eral sentiments towards his people, as
he called the Catholics of, the United
States. He also referred to events of
our civil war; particularly the assassin
alton of the President and my expert
enee on that sad occasion. After leav--
ing Italy my movements were gener-
ally reported by cable kilograms, so
that no further description is necessary.
During all this time enjoyed perfect
health, loosing only one meal by sick
ness upon the whole journey, which,
including that to Mexico and Alaska,
makes distance of about seventy-tWo
Thousand miles that I have travelled
since my retirement from the State De-
partment. g -'
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Gov. Seward In the East.
THE GREAT STATEAAN'S
OWN STORY OF HIS TRAV-
ELS.

His opinion Of the Oriental Statesmen
Talking 10Th the Mikddo Face to Face
Dining nth Prince Rtslg-Desce1d-
i1gfrom Elephants ON Sslver Ladders
Chats sOsth the VSceroy of Egypt and
e the Holy Father at Rome
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REMOVED.

= EIsS NANCY B. FARIS, would Informs her
M old customers and the public generally and
ladies particularly that she has removed TO the
ROOM formerly oscu pied by Watson d Gressin-
GER west OF the st. Clair Hotel. where she will
keep full supply of MILLINERY, FANCY,
GOODS and TRIMMINGS, fresh nom tne East
Of bsyers Thankful for past fsyors. she would
invite those wanting HATS or BONNETS
MADE or TRIMMED, to call where they may
be expeditiously and neatly supplied.
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State of Ohio, Belmont County,
Court Common Pleas.
Divorce.
Thomas n. Staunton,

Mary E. Staunton. - - =
rT1HE Defendant will take notice, that on the
i 3Otn day of October, 1871, the Plaintiff fled
with the Clerk of the said Court, his petition.
containing in substance. that on the 18th OF
Septem ber 1866 the parties were duly married
in Wheeling, West Virginia. and have two
children. and have lived in this. County since
the first of April 1870. that on the 18Th Of Octo-
ber ISL the Defendant eloped with VIM. E.
wilson, and committed adultery with him,
and also for the cause Of gross neglect of duty,
and the prayer Of the said petition is. that he
be divorced from the bonds Of matrfmony,-
The Defendant will further take . office that the
said suit is now pending in the said Court.
j. B. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
Nov. :. 1s7l-6w
The Defendant will take further notice. that
on the 30th day of November, 1871. between the
hours of O'Clock, a. m, and O'Clock p. m, at
the Law ONCE of Peck q Cochran, on 4th Street
in the City OF Wheeling, State of West Vir-
ginia. Twill take the depositions of divers wit
nesses 70 be read In evidence ON the hearing Of
the above case.
Nov, 2-6w
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Nntices of the Press.

Notices of the Press.
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which HARPER'S MAGAZINE would not be an
appreciated and highly welcome guest. There
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STOP, READ THIS

r HEREBY certify that about four years since
il was attacked with avery severe Catarfh In
my nose head and throat. and also very tor
uenting Rheumatism, tried various remedies
aad consplted with my regular physician, us
ing his prescriptions, but derived no benefit
from any tham. The Catarrh became so bad
that Could not breathe through my nose at al, /,
and the rheumatism 80 painful and distressing
that could scarcely walk, at this time my
disease was pronounced fy1cltrGbte. About this
Time DR.. Boyd fold me he believed he could
cure me. tried his Common Sense Treatment
and soon the disease began 70 give way, and
got better rapidly and am now free from serious
trouble othat extent that Iresort to the use of
no medicine ct all, and I can with great con-
adence recommend DIR. Boyd's treatment TO all
CutozTh and Rheumatic sufferers.
- : JANE SCOTT,
per W. RtKIRKwooD.
hereby certify that Mrs. Scott is a member
of good,-yes Of high standing in the Presby-
terfan Church Of Smfthfield, and that all her
statemsnts are to be surplicitly relied on. I
further say that have been from the outset
cognizant of the facts in this case signed the
above certificate for Mrs. s., by her direction,
- W. r. KIRKN GOD,
Pastor Presbyterian Church, snltthfield. o..
July 81, le7l. 5 Fi..@ -. - s'-'''.' a
Send stamp for circular 10
DIR. GEORGE II. BOYD, Surgeon Dentist,
st. Clatrsyille, hetment County, 0hio -.
/
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MRS. hi. j. ROROFF.

MOULD respectfully announce to the ladies
has inst received an entire new stock Of Mil
Ipery Goods, and is ready to accommodate
those wihing to buy. Call and examine her
goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere
The latest styles always on hands.
octI9-n
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MISCELLANEOUS.
State of Ohio Belmont C0aGse-
tg Court of Common Pleas.
Notice. ~
William Skeels,

William .Skeels. u. - -r..-
THE defendant, William skeels, viii take
i notice that Ann Z. skeels, did on the yin
fiay on October A. D., IS7l, fle her petition In
the nffice Of the Clerk Of the Court Of Common
Pleas within and for the County Of Belmont
and State Of Ohio, charging the defendant.
than three years. The prayer Of said petition
is for divorce custody Of minor child and all
said pstitien will be for hearing at the next
ferm Oh said Court commencing November LIST,
1871, at which time the defendant can appear
t- ANNE sKEELS.
ByTALLMAN&F & FERRELL, her Att'ys
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BeImuat-e O.. Business airfftury.
g COUNTY OFFICERS.

Probate Judge-A. w. AEDERsoE. Once
un-stsirs in public buildings first door to right
Sheri9-WiLLIAM II. HAYS. ONCE in pubic
buildings, drst floor. ...-,
ClerkoT C6lrs-J B. CAMPBELL Omcein pub
lie buildings, adjoining the Court House.
Atsinor-R. N. CLARK. once up-stAlrsln pun
building entrance at left door. 81.
Tce1sureT-JAMEs IRWIN, Once on MAIN
street. f5rstSioer West Of the Bank.
t5eno,r5er-Wx RI BARNEs. once in pubic
butiding. first floor, second door on LEFT. 80.
ProsecsItisq Atorsey-J. W: SHAhNoS' OHioe
up-stairs over Patterson's Drug store.
Observation-Disclosures Kinney. .LaMlfai aen-
~ Frasher 9cudrysburgh; William ARM
-Ztrong. Armstrongs Mills.
"Reminiscences meet at st. Clairsv1lie on tne
first Mondaysof March. June, september ano
Dacember-and as a Board Of Equalization
the third wednesday of May. In each yea;
The Probate Court meets on the nIss l.a dees-
davs Of January March. May. July, Senptem-
loey ana Novemser as criminal court, and Is
always open Ton business noursl Iof Inc Trans
action Of other business
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MISCELLANEOUS.
NATIONAL HOTEL,

ST, GAINESVILLE, OHIO.
And OMNIBUS LINEto WARNOCK'S STA
TTON. @. o. R. 4. Fair Is cents.
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EIRsT NATIONAL BANK OF T.CLAIRS-
WILLIE. CAPITAL 100000.
krBank omen from 8 A. n. until P. n. Dis
connt days Tuesdays, al 10 NJ Money receiyed
on deposit. Collections made and proceeds re
mitted promptly. Exchange bought and sold
Dkrectors-R Ross j. Alexander, David Brown
Joseph Woodrnansee George Brown.
d. D. 7. C0WEN, President.
n. c. WKLDAY, Cashier.
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TIME undersigned would give notice that ne
i is prepared to furnish all kinds Of
CABIN EFT WORK. =
and do all manner of REPAIRING to furniture
chairs &C. on the shortest notice.
Particular attention given 70 the UNDER
TAKING BUSINESS. All kinds OF Collins
furnished at reasonable prices. Anwork guar
anteed.-
B. r. JOHNSTON.
st. clalrsvfiie,o.. Dec 0. 1889
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OSBORNE, will pay CASH for Beef Hides
" Calf Skins and sheep Pelts, ocl28m
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stantinople, arriving there on the 18th
of June. From there we made excurs-
ions to the Sea of .Marmora, Scutari,
the Black Sea, md other interesting
localities, and on the 18th of July we
embarked for Varna, on the European
shore Of the Black Sea. From Varna
we went to Rustchuk, and thence up
the Danube, between the Principalities
of Servia and Wallachia, to Pesth, in
Hungary, by steamer, and from Pesth,
by rail, to Vienna. 81
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NOT HEARTILY LOYAL.

/ do not think, however that he is
entirely loyal to his master, the Sultan.
Indeed, suspicious of the Khedive are
constantly entertained at Constanti-i
nople. But in my conversation with
the Viceroy not a word of disrespect
for the Sultan's lauthority was uttered
by him; and 1 think while he labors
incessantly to develope, strengthen and
fortify Egypt, he cautiously avoids all
danger of q collision with the Sultan.
You may not be unaware that by law
of the Turkish Empire deceased ruler
is succeeded, not by his Oldest son, but
by his brother. Lately the Sultan and
the Khedive by which this law was
changed to that of primogeniture, and
the Khedive's eldest son, whom saw,
and who is a young man of much
promise, Is now recognized throughout
Egypt as the heir apparent. People in
Turkey who will talk politics, ike
other people, whether they understand
them or not, maliciously say that the
Khedive persevres In his loyalty to
the Sultan for the purpose of prevent
ing the repeal of that law. 40 'oi -
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EUROPE-ROME.

The residue of the journey was on
routes known to everybody and which
carried US through Venice, Florence,
Rome, Naples, Genoa, Turin, Susa,
over Mount Gents, instead of under it,
asyou may travel now through the great
tunnel from Chambery into France.
We visited Geneva and Mount Blanc,
Berne, the federal capital of Switzer-
land, and thence proceeded to Paris.
From Paris we went to Cologne, Ber-
lin, Hamburg, London, and then by
way of Liverpool and Queenstown to
New York, and from there home to
Auburn, rs
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Prayers should be the key of the
day and the lock of the night.
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An exchange tells US that "twenty
years ago, Ielan Stanford arrived in
California with only one shirt to his
back. Since then, by close attention
business, he has confriyed to accumu-
late over ten millions" What the
deuce can man do with ten million
shirts ?
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Washington and Jefferson

laCOLEEGE, n
Two Full Courses. Classical and Bcteu-
tIfic. Each fonryears. Yearly expense TO the
student, $500 To $3.50. For Information, address
% sle1l PRESIDENT HAYS. Z
sep2sm u Washington, Pennsylvania
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MENT.
I was not interviewed by any Japanese
reporter, and 1 infer, therefore, that
there is no japanese press. But every
body in Japan reads and writes, and
bookstores are as numerous in Yeddo
as in Boston. They have a literature
and history of their own, but unfortu-
nately it was all sealed book to me.
believe that all the japanese people
are politicians, although they have not
the advantages of a political press.
But with all material and moral pro-
gress, 1 thing Japan is likely to remain
an oligarchy with animperial head for
long time to come. If it were at all
reasonable to compare things semi-civil-
lied with those in highly civilized state
shold say that the Japanese Govern
ment is stronger than the British Gov
eminent.
Ibase my belief in the future of ia
pan on the evidences which L see
around me. Hardly an American Oh
British vessel leaves Japan without
bringing over to Europe and the Uni
ted: States pupils, the sons. of ..the
Daimois or mobiles, for education in
Western colleges, universities ano
schools of art and science. / have mei
them everywhere, and see that the
! Japanese Government has called away
our old friend Z. Peshine Smith to bt
tha law officer of the Japanese Empire
Japan already has Parliament, suef
as it Is. Nations that once get Parlia