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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-08-31
Helmbold's Attempted Suicide.
Correspondence OF the New York Herald.
LONG BRANCH, N. J.. Aug. 81.


LONG BRANCH, N. J., Aug. 21.
This morning, about nine o'clock,
DR.. 81. T. Hellnbold, of New York, en-
gagged a hack at the Arcade hotel, and
Borrowing a double-barreled shotgun
from tie proprietor, told the driver to
go along the beach north, as he wanted
to shoot some sand snipe. After going
about a mile from the branch he alight-
ed from the carriage and stepped a
short distance, placed the butt of the
gun on the ground and the muzzle
under his chin. Being a very short
man, he. had to stretch to reach the trig-
ger, and in doing this the muzzle was
thrown to one side, and the charge
passed along side his face, merely SINCE
ing it.. The eolored driver Immediately
ran toward the doctor, but before he
could reach him The doctor had emptied
the second barrel in the same manner.
Not being injured by either charge, the
colored man then got him into the car
riage and drove back to the Arcade,
where the doctor washed the powder
from his face and drove home.
There is rumor that the doctor at
tempted to shoot himself with pistol
after reaching his home. This is alto
gether unfounded.
Naturally enough this .fakr pass of
the Doctor caused considerable excite
ment among the hotels and cottages at
dull, monotonous Long Branch, and
your reporter called at once upon the
doctor to- hear how he was getting
along, and to obtain the truth of all the
rumors that went flying about. He
found the doctor sound and hearty in
body, apparently, as if gun-powder
had never been invented, but greatly
despondent over the unlucky mishap.
"The fact is" said he, 81 went out
with the intention of hunting those
little snipe, and as was getting up into
the carriage got blue all of sudden
and 1 thought, What is the use of liv-
ing this way any longer?' and with
that / just let go both barrels. You
see have done good deal of advertis-
ing lately and have good many en-
gagements tomeet, and l felt nervous.
1t all came over me in a minute"
1 told him that the rumor was cur
rent that he had been drinking heavily
l4tely, but he denies this and Mrs.
IIelmbold Joined very heartily in the
denial. "He's not been dissipating at
all, ;" said she, "but he's bothered con-
) derably about business matters"
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..The world uses $50, ,OeO, 900 pounds of
tea annually, and 713, 100000 pounds of
coffee. China furnishes nearly all the
former, and Brazil over one-half of the
latter. Over 10000 pounds of Java,
and $1,000 of Mocha is produced. The
United States consumes nearly one
third of all the coffee produced in the
world, and the English are the greatest
tea-drinkers in the world. The Ger
mans take next to the American coffee
drinkers.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

1one.square Ten lines Nonparie,. or less, opa
sertfon 50 cents. -
business Cards. not exceeding seven lines. IS
MeLcnants' advertising, not exceeding one
iourtn OF q column at any time, so per year.
naIf coiumu, not exceeding four chance,
curing the year, $S5. A column NOT o7s1
four changes. s6d S'e-
special Notices and Double Column Advertise
ary advertisements - y
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM,
\, ZEE q CHRoSIcLE Is the best In Eastern ohsoy-
Wee,sRht.u Rhtnseu on new clear type, in one Of the
sfea5siss, Oh tne state and Its circulation Is
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a GENTLEMAN writing of s'lOng''
acquaintance, says there is among his
acquaintances one at least, who enjoys
a "high" reputation for he stands
over seven feet in his stockings, and,
though talented member of the bar.
he is a good natnred, modest citizen.
he was sitting in the stall of a theater,
when the curtain rose and the actors
advanced to their position; q cry of
"Down in 'front.'" became general
through out the audience. Their at
tention was directed toward the tall
B-who, feeling himself the object of
remark, thought he was required to
settle little: Looking as though he
would like to settle through the floor,
he proceeded to raise himself to a stand
ing position, in such a manner; how
ever, as to convey an impression that
there was no end to him. At last he
did getstraightened out to his fullIength
when, slowly glancing around at the
astonished audience, he very deiiber-
ately remarked, Gentlemen, to satisfy
you that / was sitting .down, l now
stand up!" A burst of laughter and
applause succeeded, the audience and
actors became convulsed, the curtain
decended rapidly, the manager came
forward with beaming face. and, amidst
the widest applause. conducted the
gentleman to a pivate box.
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esn. aasiness aiffftarn.
COUNTY 0FFICERs.


N,...,,,s J,zsoe-A. w. AEDERsoN. once
,,,-stsfrs in public buildings, first door 70 rlgnl.
,SrS,esrfF-VTIILIA III. HAYS. Once IN puons
buildings. arst floor: r,<E..,,, ,,nF-
lfcbuflfinzs, adjoining the Court HousS, ss ,,,,-
Alttfitor-R. N. CLARK. once up-slaaii9An P-A
building, entrance atleft door; .ra,r
T,re1sin-e7-J A1fES 1RWISs zOIneS oH AAoA-
street. first door West Of the Bang. ..,,,,<
Ree1rder-YM. d. BARSEs. once n P1yAlS
hnf1di,r first floor. second door on left.
Fsrosecitiag znornet-J. W; SHANEoS. onnce
,,,,-sta irs over Patterson's Drug store.
io,aezs--Tarnes Kinney. LaMtra; hen-
w Frasher. hendrysburgh; William Arm
strong. Arrnstrong's Mills.
C1rnneT-E B. KESEEDY, Wegees -
"Reminiscences meet at st. Clairsv1lle on tns
first Mondays OF March. June, september ano
nasans her-Snd as Board Of EquailzauSn
me third "Wednesday of May. in each yea
The Probate Court meets on the nrst Tues
,ial7-s If Jau11sy-7- March, May, July, Hempsenn-
1ey and NJ Nn-,sribsv as q criminal court and IS
always opeit fon business hours for tine trans-
action Of osheF business
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The new frontier between France
and Prussia was duly and definitely re-
cognized August z,
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Attachment Notice.
John Heinlein, Plaintiff,
aRainSt

john HeInIeIn, PIHlllIIu. III
against
-, William M. McGraw, Defendant.
ID EFORE william Gill, j. T. of Pease Town
ID ship Belmont County, Ohio, on the 25th
day of July A. ID. 1871, said Justice issued an
order OF attachment in the above action for
the sum al "a rs.
bridgeport. Aug7-Sw
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BUILDING LUMBER.
ATTENTION! !!

ATTENTION.
T,HE undersigned would give notice that ne
L is prepared to furnish al kinds of
CABINET WORK.
and do all manner of REPAIRING to furniture
chairs &C.. on the shortest notice.
Particular attention given to the UNDER
TAKING BUSINESS. All kinds of Coffins
furnished at reasonable prices, All work guar
anteed.
Ware rooms opposite DE- John Alander's.
b. r. JOHNSTON.
ClaIraviiia a Der I069
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CITY Bank Of BGllaiP0
Ofice-On Water ST., opposite Cen
tral Block.

OuIC6- Oh w dI6I OU's OPPOb1Uc OoH7
tral Block.
THIS Bank, lately established, is now pre-
Il pared to do general Banking business. It
receives money on deposit, and pays-interest
on special deposits. Discounts Notes and Bills,
and makes short loans upon good personal and
collateral security. Deals in Foreign and Do
mestio Exchange, Coupons, and National,
State, and Local Securities. Ar
eTCollecting upon all points throughout the
United States and the Canadas done in the
promptest manner and upon the most liberal
terms.
Accounts of the bI ness public and others
solicited.
DIRECTORS:
A. w. ANDERSON, A. p. TALLMAN,
IsAAI BooTH, JOINT. MERCER,
A. o. MELLoTT, G. @. KELLY.
b. W. ANDERSON, Pres't.
A. P. TALLMAN, Cash'r.
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RELJlFfD.NT .N'URSEREEN

ONE mile North OF National Road near the
" County Infirmary.
We heep constantly on hand a choice selec-
ton of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, DO.
Parties Wishing 70 purchase will do well 10
call and examine before purchasing elsewhere
Orders promptly nlL P. o. Address East Rich
land, Ohio. ]. MORRISON.
feb2'7I-ly
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REMOVED.

MISS NANCY B. FARIS, would Informs her
Nl old customers andthe public generally and
ladies particularly that she has removed 20 the
ger West of the st. Clair Hotel. where she will
keep a full supply of MILLINERY, FANCY,
GOODS and TRIMMINGS, fresh from the East
each season, TO which she invites the attention
of bayers. Thankful for past favors. she would
invite those wanting HATS or B0NNETS
MADE or TRIMMED, to call where they may
be expeditiously and neatly supplied.
mar26'6S
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goimfat.
Pa ATFORM

Adopted By the Ohio State Republican,
Convention, June 1, 1871.
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PLANNING Mff,f.S.

CARROLL. ARMSTRONG & CO.
nEALERS in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, &C.,
IL and manufacturers of building material in
general. We keep constantly on hand large
st lck of Dry Lumber and can supply builders
and carpenters on ort notice, with good work
- - CARROLL, ARMSTRONG & co.
Anril ID 1S70-tf 49, -
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PHYS1oLAN&

nRs. HENRY & JNO. Z. WEST, having
u formed a partnership in the practice OF
Medicine and Surgery, wall attend 10 all calls IN
he line OF their profession. Office next door
to Vests Drug Store.
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BELLALRE.
HOTELS

nELmONT HOUSE, John osward. Proprie-
D tor, Near the Depot and steam Do'ss A,1iiu-
ing. ffss
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
TIE CH0LE2A In TIE DAY.

The total number OF deaths from cholera that
have occurred among the steerage passengers OF
the steamship FRANKLIN since her arrival III this
mort is but eight or these five died at the west
Bank Hospital, two on the receiving ship Delaware
and one on the unfortunate vessel the iatal cases
on the Delaware were no doubt the eject OF closing
the matches during stormy night deprivihg the
messengers Of fresh air as the victims Of the pest
lence DID not complain Of illness IN the evening,
but In tine morning were dead, It's development
ana fatal termination occurring In twelve hours.
In this connection 1t were well TO state
that nearly the entire number OF deaths
that marked the course Of the disease on the Frank
Inns VOYAGE was among the passengers slowed
away on q lower, or or,op deck, where
there is generally plenty Of darkness, plenty
of heat, but very little ventilation; and not
wihstanding the cry or parties interested that this
deck was not the PROBABLE cause OF the virucnce Of
the disease, 1t Is almost conclusvely proven tnat 1t
was great agency In causing it 10 assume more
maIgnant type lnan 1t would otherwise nave done:
flIy seven passengers IN all have been received
at the West Bank Hospital and the advantages OF
the medical treatment which they have received
are peculiarly Illustrated by the lew deaths noted,
ana these were mOr4Dund when admitted. Nineteen
nave peen sent away as conyalescent and the re-
nam NJ tlirty;tnree Patterns are getting along
remarkably well, and wil no doubt, all recover.
The occasion should not pass without the proper
knowledgment OF the valuable serv ce oi the Deputy
Health Oliicers-Drs. REID and Mosher-ln tnls
crisis that threatened the metropolitan lealtn dls-
trict, a. they have been ulmludtul OF their own
comfort; and have been at all hours at their posts IN
discharge OF The aruu0uS anu Responsible uuleS
entrusted 10 them.
Although little impatient at their long but neces.
sary detention, the passengers on the Delaware are
in quite excellent splIlts aud pass the time pleas
antly in playln. carus, reading singing and writing
to their friends They have organized very cred
liable band among tie cabin passengers, winch
tends to lniuse pleasuraDc Excitement among the
entire lot of auarantined m0rtals.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25

Great Excitement in Long Island Ciiy-lIos-
TITLES Commenced.

Great Excitement in Long Island Ciy-lIos.
TITLES Commenced.
Yesterday morning the current OF excitement
which has peen growing deeper ana deeper In
Long Island CITY, especially In the Hunters Point
ward, eliminated In open hosIllltics. At the meet.
Ing held last week a committee OF ten were ap.
pointed to confer with the trustees but up to the
present time nothing has been DONE On the con.
trary job was evidently set up TO force the prin.
cipa or the school TO do something to cause public
opinion to favor the agtators. Yesterday morning,
on the opening OF the school, two young men, the
OF john Delan, OF the Committee Of Ten, made their
appearance and desired OF the Principal 10 DO
admitted as schola rs. The Principal, before assign-
ing them TO class. wished to examine them and,
consequently, asked them to be seated during the
morning exercises. When the reading OF the
Scriptures was commenced sister or the boys
arose from her scat and in very excited manner.
refused To remain In the room, expressing her dls
believed, wculd send them TO hell Many 0f the Diner
scholars applauded the action vi tho girl allu the
greatest uproar ensued. TINS act OF lmsuoorana y,
firm, but quiet manner ne oluereu the gIr W % ,e.u
TO another room. Immediately her Two protners
jumped up and approached the pTihcipai III =
threatening manner and ordered ham 10 let tho
girl alone, and with physical l9rce ooue,.cu l1,a,
MIN 10 retreat. The orgc rrncaPa' ~ ma assistants
and proceeded 10 the kccoruers ONCE. In0
Recorder was not in his once nor at ms mousse.
In the meantime the police had arrived on the spot,
and tnc two Young men were arrested Inc wu-
cat excitement seemed IN inc meantlme, 10 have
taken possession 81 e n"se peype e ana ne pon ana
10 vain entrance, but no one was admitted save
trustees or privileged characters. superintendent
PALMER IL reported u nave stated that he diu lot
care which version OF the Bible was read IN the
scnoo II they could only nave peace. IL Is the gen.
cral impression that the whole affair was premeai-
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
THE SMALLPOX.
Growing Alarm in the City Tho Epidemic
in the suburbs.

Growing Alarm in the City Tho Epidemic
in the suburbs.
The public Is beginning to get aroused at last
about the threatened epidemic In the city. People
were entirely unaware, until reading yesterdays
HERALD. OF the great danger which was impending
over them. They had had little idea OF the extra.
ordinary position IN which the Board OF Health was
placed by the want OF money to protect the health
OF the city and to prevent the spread of contagious
diseases But 1t Is now probable that, the ex-
isting state OF affairs being laid bare pub
lie opinion will be 80 strong that the
Comptroller shall be forced to provide money some
how though up TO the present hour that official has
been unable to grapple successfully with the DIM
Guilty The disease still continues TO spread, though
not to q very alarming extent, except In lar
us the numbers are almost daily doubling.
The Board of Health is fighting pravely to stay
the progress OF the calamity. Though the numper
OF cases reported to the City Sanitary Inspector
since .Th hursday is only SIX, yet 1t is well known
tna many cases in various forms exist In the city
which the Health ONCE owing 10 the dimlnutlon
In The nnmber OF Its officers, has not the tune 20
look after. This may prove one great means OF tne
spiead OF the smallpox Tor 1t has Deen inc custon
OF the Health Officers Immediately @ 20 oulf ienIye hs
no fears OF the contason spreading. Id Brook
Ign the disease continues to spread, and Tue people
OF that city are ~ greater danger tan even mers; m
Brooklyn. In Long Island CITY several cases nave
occurred, but so negligent are the police ana otner
authorities that children suffering from the disease
allowed TO play around The slreets ana tne learS
OF the residents are consequently serious Ill Jersey
CITY also the contaglon Is spreading, so hat every
where around Us there is GORDON Oh Smallpox. me
ence in regard to thus disease, would undoubtedly.
II untrammeed, be able 10 subdGe IL.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25

IN rne Board OF Police Commissioners to which, as
you are aware Madame Rum0r has assigned you.n
''Well. well, take seat; SIT down. The lady 10
whom you aude-Madame Rumor-is very KIND in
deed; but moline 10 the belief that sue Is trle
hastv In THIS matter. MY attention has been called
by some OF my friends 10 paragraph In the papers
III relation to the subject, which she evidently in
dicted; but further than this have no knowledge
whatever Wlta regard TO such a CHANGE
'lhen am 10 understand, Mr.. Acton, that there
have notpeenany
OvERTURES MADE
10 you which would lead you TO suppose thatyou
are wanted to NJ vacancy IN the Board, should
one pe occasioned py the removal OF either MI Earr
or Judge Bosworthr ~
"Exactly.n
"Do you think Mr.. Kennedy. whose name Is also
mentioned In relation to the matter, knows any
thing about itf'
don't see how he should know anything more
about II than l do. The TACT Is the whole story Is
made up from whole CLOTH ana Is not wOrtny
moments serious thought. That there VIII he
some changes made IN the Board OF Police C0mnliS-
SlOnerS have no doubt; but
THIS CHANGE CANNOT BE MADE
until the Legislature meets, anu have no reason
whatever to think that either MIR. Kennedy or N.Y.
self will be mentioned a the successors Of either OF
the present commissioners who may go by tine board
when the change does Gomez
Here the conversation turned upon matters and
things IN general. and after continuing 1t lew
minutes the reporter withorew, and pent his steps
up town IN seal Gu Of Mr.. Kennedy. But the searcn
was barren oil any good result and alter an hour or
two spent in the vain endeavOr the scribe gave up
the chase and returned 10 the HERALD establish
ment.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
AN EXHIBITION OF CHINESE PAINTINGS.

There is at present In one OF the lower rooms OF
st. francis Xavier's College, In Fifteenth street,
free exhibiuon OF Chinese paintings ana drawings
which Will amply repay VISIT These specimens
have been executed by orphan children Of China,
under the direction Of the Jesuit Missionary Fathers
at ZtKa-Wei and are OF surprising beauty and ricl-
ness OF coloring, and are remarkable for curious
combinations ana correctness OF detail.
The collection Is iustr atve or the customs and
supersitions OF tire pagan Chinese and Is likewise
designed to snow the manner III which the
principal truths OF Christianity, by means or
scenes ffom the New Testament are pre-
scnted in the most engaging form to the pre-
JUDGED minds or the Celestals. Here one
can see the horrors OF he'll and the JOYS OF heaven
depicted in the manner best calculated to bring the
knowledge and co nvction Of these truths home to
the Chinese masses, as the many difficulties IN the
way OF direct communication between the mission
airy and The people W the use oi language, oral Or
written, render every other means almost practi.
cally useless.
THIS easy and rapid method or propagating the
faith WIS resorted 10 with immense success UY the
missionary fathers III Japan some three hundred
years ago, aud It was with the intention OF raising
the necessary means 10 establish IL at the present
time IN China that the Rev. Father vasseur, $. j.,
after an absence of eleven years In tho East tempo
rarly left The scenes Of mis- abUrs.
lie proposes 10 found an institution in China for
caIecnsts to decorate the cnurcnes In ali inc East
ern missions Witn these representations or religious
truths, passages in the life Of our Lord, &c, from
known aptness Of the Orlentals IN all The Initiative
arts renders this comparatively easy task.
lie estimates the total cost OF the enterprise at
only $4,000. winch sum the good Father expects to
gather among the Jealous Catholics or this commu-
nifty.
Ho intends, however, to rely entirely on voluntary
SUBSCRIPTIONS ami exhibits the present collection Of
paintings executed by Chinese orphans under his
charge to give assurance that the contemplated
WORK is practicable.
An examination Of these specimens will convince
the most sceptica Of the entrc feasibility OF the
undertaking. and TO those having the slightest In.
tcrest III the spreading OF the saving truths Of
Christianity this ueautIu testimony OF the zeal ana
ABILITY OF The Chinese orphans or Ztka-wel will
appeal more powerfully than words.
The Rev. Father Vasseur himself Will be in attend
ancc every evening TO receive VISITORS anu mako
all necessary explanations Of the paintings. The
exhibition VIII close on next Sund ay evening.
The New York herald., 1871-11-25
A "yGEsEEYD COCKTAIL.
IfsInfincnce on Criticism.


The tenor, Wachtel, appeared in Providence, X. l.,
on "Wednesday evening, ana local critic was
moved by the spirit (proDaDly .veeskey" cocktail.
such as Alexis ycarned alter III Washngton) to ex-
press himself IN the following modest terms:-
10 those who heard Wacncl there seems no need
OF demonstration OF his supreme majesty, and those
who have not missed an apocalypse III song and
may well veil their aces ana SIT III sackc and
ashes fol The lost opportunity of giant good. The
streets on Their passage noilcward, and the vernac
uar sacked oi superlatives. such torrd heat Of
praise Justlted for never In this city, ana right
rarely III any city, mas there sublued The listening
air voice OF more imperial noblity an organ nj to
mnglc with the sublime song OF arcbansels the
cnorlng Of winged apnims and cheruDins, and IN
all the ages OF humanity not many times vouchsaed
TO mortal. Not mat 1t perecion; what attribute
ol man isa Neither does IL unite all exceences; It
the seduction OF LeIranc the luscious light OF
Mario the final poisn OF Capoui, the sllveIy sheen
OF Brgnoli, but III exalted NOBILITY OF sound, IN
universal dominance, In an upsoaring and expand
lng-1ttlng fields Of upper air-ihow Is that for
competition behind In the Titanic volume, the surg
ing swell, the vast sweet reaches OF his gong he con-
1ounds criticism, and seems TO it the heaicrs from
earth, borne onward with q rush reslstless, with
every feeling broadened anu deepened, and
with Infinite vistas or all fair visions and all
The Iinal touch Of finest art Is sometimes
wanting, Dut It's want Is hardly felt, the mind
ana soul are SO full win the majestic magnetism, .
Tue electrical possession the victorious velemence
OF this great encnantcr, the Merlin OF melody.
Wachlel Is a conqueror as mighty as Casar, and
the world, his way paved win the hearts OF men.
Abt's Good Night, NY Dearest Child" brought out
more fully than hitherto the wondrous graceful
tyranny Of his voice, which SO cnthrals and over.
comes but the elimination OF power was In the
n3taie from /" II TrOvatore.' Verdi seems TO have
written that opera with divine ioreknowledge Of
Wachtel, Tor he Is the only singer who triumphs
over It's tremendous agonies OF arias with supreme
ease Tne .sAhl 81 ben MOI was given with certain
strong reticence the man seemingly saving him.
self Tor The ID quclIa Pira Immediately alter, ana
searching the depths OF being bringing out hitherto
undreamed OF forces TO swell the sublime magnih-
cence OF strain.