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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE st. ClairSville nine of Baseball
lists left town on Saturday morning, all
elated with the idea that they would
effectuaily wipe out the Bsllairians,
with whom they were to play a match
game on the grounds of the latter. Con-
siderable curiosity was evinced during
the day among the juvenile sports in
regard to the probable results of the
game. AS the evening wore on the
excitement became intense. Base Ball
talk was loud and protracted on every
street corner. Bets were freely offered
by knoaciag ones of ten to one on Bel
laire. The secret of the bravery dis
played by the ''game" young men,
was that private dispatch bad been
received announcing the score. Small
boys from seven to twelve years of age
took the cue from their older brothers,
and were offering to bet the pennies
they had induetriously gathered from
the sale of old iron, &c., and if they
didn't have any money they would
borrow stake. Sometime in the night
the st. Clairsville boys returned with
dropping feathers and announced the
result, which is az follows:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

w. NJ. A. THOMPSON, recently shot,
on Geo. B. Leeper's farm, an owl meas
uring four feet and six inches from tip
to tip of wings, and sporting pair of
horns two inches in length. Decidedly
the most formidable specimen of the
owl species ever taken off in this coun-
try Guernsey Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

REY.J. MCENDREE RILEY, of Wheel
ing, delivered powerful anti-license
speech in the Court House, on Tuesday
evening. The address abounded in
|impassioned bursts of eloquence, which
riveted the attention of the audience
for over an hour.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

SAMUEL RAIL, Of Colerain township,
was, upon the oath Of his better half,
Lucinda Rail, arrested on Tuesday,
charged with breach of the peace and
taken before Esq. VIM. A. Sharon, and
in default of 500 bond for his appear.
ance before the Pfoba e Court, was sent
to Jail at this place. The prisoner says
that the difficulty arose out Of ii dog
fioht
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
The Wheeling iTp. Mutual E'TOtec-
tive Association

which was recently organized at Shep-
herdstown is prepared for immediately
pursuing, capturing (if possible) and
bringing to justice, any person or per-
sons who may by stealing, take away
any property belonging 10 or under the
jurisdiction of the Association.
The next regular meeing of the AS
sociatiOn will he heid at Shepherds
town, on the first Monday of Nov, IA,
at g p. NJ. JOHN WATSON,
c. W. LOVE. Sec'Y. II. Pres.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

Ware informed that teachers in at
tendance at the Institute, to be held in
GAINESVILLE, will be returned on the
Railroads at one-fifth fare. Every
teacher in the county should be present
at this Institute. 1t is evident that too
little attention has been paid to this
means of instruction by the teachers ol
RaInnnt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

Upon the representation of Isabella
Dean, Martha Gordon Of Pease town
ship, was adiudged insane, on Monday,
by the Probate Judge, and application
was made for her admission to the
ASYLUM at Athens.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

Ma. .WANTED-at Loydsville-A
first class Shoemaker to rent an estab-
lished shoe shop and all the necessary
outfit TO carry on the business. The
stand has a good run of custom. Ill
health is the only reason for giving up
tie trade. Board can be. had at low
rates. To steady, Industrious and
competent workmen the shop &c. will
be rented for 81 80 per month. Forfull
particulars inquire of il
j2t CLINTON CLARK, Louisville, O..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE Ohio River Transportation Com
pany, Bellaire, has been incorporated,
with capital stock Of 1880, in shares
of 500. A. Sheets, G. W. Hoge and
Others are incorporators.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

The Belmont County Lodge, 1. o. G..
T., will meet in Centreville, o., on
Wednesday August 18th, 1874, at IL
O'Clock A. NJ. AL Good Tempiars are
invited and expected to be present.
There will be a Temperance Meeting
in the evening to which the public are
invited. G. w. Milligan. w. G. I.
a. H. Mitchell, r. S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
f5Tbe following is the number and value of
'attle in the several townships of Belmont
Ounty as returned by the Assessors for 1874:
Aew advertisements:
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, thai in the Probate
lN Court of Belmont County. Ohio, the under>
signed was appointed and qualified as Admins
istrator OF the estate OF Tilman Saffel, decd
late of said County.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
queSted to make Immediate payment and
those having claims against said estate are re-
quested to present them within one year from
this date.
ISAAC PERKINS
ju 30-3w Admir-, with Will annexed
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

WE had pleasant call on Tuesday
from Miss Mary Hoover of the Bellaire
Commercial. We are always glad to
welcome to our sanctum such well
preserved Intelligent live specimen OF
4 woman as she.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE County Fair TO be held at this
place on Sept. Is, l6, IL and 18th, prom
ises to eclipse any other similar exhi-
bition. Every arrangement is being
made to make it complete success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

WE publish an item from our Cole
rain correspondent in reference to the
the new Constitution, which clearly
demonstrates to cur mind that preach
ers are asses sometimes, as well as 9TH
er DeOple,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

HON. d. ID. L. CoWEN is to deliver an
address to the citizens Of Bellaire, on
Thursday evening, August 6, on the
proposed new Constitution.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THERE will be Bush Meeting at
Pleasant Grove, on the 1st and ID of
August. The preacher in charge will
be assisted by Caroline Talbert of the
Society of Friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

A WOMAN named Coonrod, residing
on Indian Run, near Bellaire, was
drowned by the fieshet on Sunday
night; the body has not yet been re-
covered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
SHERIFFS SALE.
BELMONT CoMMONT PLEAS.

Anderson Simmons
VS..
John McGill.
NOTICE is hereby given that the unde~-
~ signed Sheriff of the County OF Belmont
and State of Ohio. by virtue Of an execution
issued by the Court OF Common Pleas OF Bel
mont County. Ohio, and to me directed in
favor of Anderson simmons against John Me-
Gill, Will offer. on
MONDAY, AUGTST 10, 1874,
At the hour-of One O'Clock p. NJ, on the farm
on which said McGill new resides, mile south
OF BarnesvilIe, Belmont County, Ohio the foi>
lowing described property as the property OF
John McGill, to-wit: One heavy Road Wagon
and Bed, one Harrow, one Plow, one Black
Horse, 20 years old, one sOlrei Mare, years
old. one btv Mare, g years old, one black Horse,
10 years Old, one bay Horse. y Years old, five
set OF Harm ess. one set OF F1ynets, one saddle,
two Iron DoG Dle-shovei Plows, one Ehselbar-
row, one two>hoTse Spring Wagon, one>half
interest in field OF Com oi ABOUT six acres.
Terms of sale-Cash. W. Z. COCHRAN,
]. II. COLLINS, Sheriff.
.r PITTS Atty. 3oNtd-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THERE was communion services at
Harrington ON last Sabbath; the mouse
was crowded with women; the men
encamped outside the walls of Jeru-
salem.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE Centripetal power machine, for
which Albert Lee, Esq, is agent, was
exhibited in town on Saturday with
very satisfactory results.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE omnibus line, running between
Wheeling and Cambridge, formerly
owned by Wm. NJ. Campbell, has been
purchased by Geo. Mcconnell and
Samuel Tillott,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

JAMES VI. GoURLEY, formerly a
promising young teacher and lawyer
of Monroe county, died on the 10th
inst, at Cameron
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

REV. S. III. WALLACE preached to &
large congregation on Sunday after.
noon, at the Chapel, Smith township
His sermon is said to have been an ex.
cellent one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

If cholera don't visit this town it
won't be Mayor Riley's fault. He
thinks it's too expensive to enforce any
sanitary measures. The band should
serenade him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

SHERIFF CoCHRAN's Proclamation
f.f The new Constitution election, to
be held on Tuesday, August is, will be
found in this issue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

I'm not much for shtump spakin','
declared a candidate at Dubuque, but
for honesty and integrity, 1 bate the
divil, so l do.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THERE will be an Anti-License
Meeting at Theaker's (or Prospect
School House, on the Goth at 7 O'Clock.
J. B. Nc Jormack and others VIII adj
dress the meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

PROF. 1. c. FUTILE, formerly super
intedent of the Bellaire Schools, has
accepted call from the Baptist Church
at Delaware.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

EX-AUDIToR FRANCIS HAMMOND, OF
Guernsey county, has been appointed
to eierkship under the District Board
Of Control, Washington City.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THEtheory that the earth would pass
through the tail of the comet was
strengthened by the brilliant display
of Lightning Sunday night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE Jefferson Park races at Steu,
benvilIe last week is said to have been
largely attended. The main interest
centered in the pacing race, in which
Copper Bottom was shut out on the
first heat. Sealskin took the two first
heats; time 2:24, 2:27. Sleepy George
won the race, taking the last three
heats; time 2:26, 2:27, 2:33.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

A MURDERoUs assault by highway
men was made on Wednesday night of
last week, upon young man named
Barnes, while on his way home from
Cambridge, and when he had gone
about mile out of town four shots
were fired at him, all of which took eff
feet in his clothes or some potion of
his body. The villains wanted little
money, which the young man had col
lected in town for his father, but he
succeeded in outrunning them aad es-
caped.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

AN effort is about to be made by the
-Alethodists to reunite the sections of
p theirshurch which broke asunder on
: the question of slavery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

ESQUIRE ARMsToNG, of Wheeling Tp.,
who has been i'll for some time, is again
convalescent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE valuation of the Cleveland and
Pittsburgh Railroad, as fixed by the
Ohio Board Of Equalization, is S6,C54.-
023-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

OUR spicy Uniontown correspondent
j. T. Harvey, Esq, and sister, start on
pleaure trip this week to the lakes
During his absence Mr. III. expects tc
visit the community at Zoar.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

AFTER it was done, ,Tilton would not
have had it done for hundred thous-
and dollars.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

SOME really fine music was discours-
ed in front OF our residence Thursday
evening last, by the orchestra which
had been in attendance at the hop on
the Fair Grounds. Thanks!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
ST. CLAfRsvILLE.

Q % pie, ]. H. DLfTaII.
Time OF game, hours and D minutes.
The defeat is accounted for by the
wild playing. The score plainly shows
that the playing of both sides was any
thing but good, and it is doubtful
whether single run was earned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

ATTENTION is invited TO the sale OF
the personal effects of the late Caleb
Bracken, advertised in another col
umn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE address of the 'No License
Executive Committee, and the Centre
vile locals came to US too late for pub
lication.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE name of Prof. J. j. Burns will
be presented at the Democratic Cc%
vention for the position of School
Superintendent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

TIMOTHY SEED.-I have a lot OF
choice timothy seed, clean and nice
call soon. G30-2) JOHN A. GROVE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

The School House is being thor
oughly renovated, preparatory to the
commencement Of school.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

BUNMERs wear a rose on their noses,
mice young mem wear them in theiI
button holes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE Bellaire Nail Works ship on an
average eight hundred kegs Of nails
per day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

Buy your goods from those who ad'
vertise in ihe CHRONICLE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
Beautiful Country Home
The subscriber viii sell at public sale ON
Tuesday,, SeDtember 29th, ~

.
At 1917 O'Clock a. m, his Farm, situated at
HA MMONO'S CROSS ROADS, Harrison Co.
Ohio, two miles ,ast of New Athens and four
mil, west of HaTrisville.
This farm contains 100 acres of choice farm
ing land nearly all In grass, well watered. an
abundance Ut good timber. good fences and In
a superior state of cultivate n.
IL has upon II an almost new two story frame
residence OF nine rooms ana cellar, wash
house. stable and other buildings, and IA
pair Of Fairbanks stock Scales. Also an or>
chard of choice fruit.
1t is located In u good neighborhood. convent
ent To schools and within easy access of
churches OF all denominations. For beauty of
surrou ndfngs and Tor desirabillty ana health
fulness of location. IL Is the most desirable and
eligible farm properly In Eastern Ohio.
as-At the same time and place, he viii sell
100 fat sheep, number OF cattle, family horse,
/ good two-horse wagon, new buggy. fancy
sleigh set of single harness, l set of double
silver IN oun ted harness. l set OF wagon harness.
hay and other articles not mentioned.
CALVIN w. PATTON.
July 2i.Gw st. Clairsville, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

TIMOTHY SEEDING have a
nice lot just in. Call soon. 1t will not
be lower. GyG0-2D JEPsoNs'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE Ohio Glass Works, Bellaire, re
snmed operations on Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

ATTENDANCE at church on Sunday
was slim. 1t was too hot.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

BELLAIRE reporters do not dwell to-
gether in peace and unity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

Mr.. GEO. W. MEDILL, late Of the
firm OF J. Medill & Co., Martins Ferry,
has severed his connection with the
above establishment, and connected
himself With the house of Junkins
Bros, Bridgeport. The business will
be conducted under the firm name OF
Junkins q Medill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

A NEW word hss appeared in the
English language. 1t is 'nest-hiding.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

DIR SANDERSON can be consulted per-
sonally or by letter at No So North Diamond
Allegheny City, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

NEW potatoes in the market at sirty
cents peck.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

COMPLAINTS ab@ut the drouth are
not SO frequent now.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

THE clouds raised thunder onSun-
day night
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

NATURE is "putting head" or
cabbage plants.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

CUTTING Oats with sheep shears is
the latest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

AIsses and ChIldren's Shoes just from the
manufacturers, at II. r. Bumgarner's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

CAMP-MEETINGs are next.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

Ladies' French Kid Button Boots. latest
style, al II. z, Bumgarners.s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

Ii. X. Bumgarner has Just received splen-
did stock of Boots Shoes, and Gaiters for the
Fall Trade. ag2Stf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
RIVER DIvIs.UN-Go-x0 -AsT.
LOCAL NOTICES.

SH0EMARERS will please tax notice tha
l nave Upper, Kip and Calfskins FOR SALE.
oct2S6m H r BUMGARNER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

WE are informed that arrangements
have been made at GAINESVILLE for
boarding ladies in attendance at the
Teachers Institute, free; gentlemen
at reduced rates; Hotels charging half
transient rates. Teachers will meet at
the School House for assignment to
places.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30

of Hogs in the several townships of Belmont
county as returned by the Assessors for 1874:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
baltimore and ohio Railroad.
CckNrRAL ONO prvIsIoN.j

Passenger Trains on Central Ohio
Division leave Bellaire and arrive at
BeIlaire as follows:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
alem advertisements.
SheTif's Proclamation
SPECIAL ELECTl0H N
Held August 18th. 1874.

s / HEREAs, by the laws of Ohio regulating
Elections it is required of the sslIeriu of
his county 10 give no,ics before the time of
holding general or special election, by pro-
clamatlon throughout; the county, of tue time
at which such an election shall be holden in
pursuance o: such requisition 1, WILLIAM c.
COCHR AN, sheriff of Belmont County. Ohio,
dc hereby proclaim and make known that the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
wEsI-BoUSD TRAINS.
EAsr-BoUSD TRAINS.
cIev.Iaua 8 PItt.l,,.,sh a. lroad.

Trains " i'll stop at all stations whel
sIgnslled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-07-30
RIvER DIyIsIoN- CIN0 WEST.

CONDENSED TINE ia - =, DEC. Il, lS7S-
daily, Except .ndaV:l
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-11-13
HASH.

Natur never makes any blunders !;
she now and then indulges in phe-
nomena, just for the fun ov the thing.
The generality of Americans travel
simply to spend their mummy.
A live Yankee IL like trout, Uneasy
in or out ov the water.
Thoze who hunt after human happi-
ness, don't bag much game.
Natur IL generous, but she IL also
just, she revenges all her wrongs.
It liz hard work to beat emmy organiza-
shun who bliIdly follow leader, right
or wrong.
Them who are allwuss straining to be
witty seldum am-wit is incidental, and
generally is accidental, too.
Keep still, mister, and no one will
ever suspekt that yu are phool.
Dandys hav pretty mutch run out i
hain't seen but one or two in the last
10 years.
L hav sed it before, and think it will
bear repeating, that you kant make a
whissell out ov q pigs tail without
splicing respektabel tale, and getting
a kussid poor whissen.
The eazyest things to do are often. the
last things attempted.
It il mans natur to fall, and we
should not be surprized when we see
him do it.
I hav drank whiskee, but kant help
but blame the man who made it, reprove
the man who sells it. and despite the
man who drinks it.
I konsider all profeshuns that are
honest honorable enuff, but I hay
thought that a travelling korn doktel
wuz the last one should adopt for the
sake ov glory.
If man exceeds me in poilteness he
| IL a better man than / am for the time
being.
| Yu mite az well undertake to outtalb
an echo az to outtalk woman.-Josf
| Billings.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-11-13
Hygiene for che Aged.

In.one of his recent clinical lectures
at Guys Hospital London, DIR. Haber-
shon referred to the case of an old man
who died simply from the shock pro-
duced by going out into the cold and
fog, which, though only an inconveni-
ence to people generally, was sufficient
to lead to fatal result in one whose
circulation had become enfeebled, and
whose vital force had SO early lost it's
power. DR.. Habershon also alluded to
an instance of longevity of which he had
been informed by a gentleman-the case
being the latter's mother, who had died
at the age of 102, and who, during the
winter months, used to refuse to get
up, saying that she was warm only in
bed. To this uniform warm tempera.
ture the fact of her great age was
doubtless owing, and DR.. Habershor
urges that, in prescribing for old peo-
pie, they should be advised to keer
warm; and, as they cannot eat large
meals, they should take them more fre
quently. There are many of them
also, who wake up at about 3 or :
o'clock in the morning, and it is good
| plan for them to have some nourish
ment then; otherwise the interval be
tween the night and morning meals II
too long for their declining strength
The life of the aged may be consldera
bly, prolonged by care IN these MI
| nutiae.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-11-13
A Ventriloquist's Joke.

There was much excitement, few
nights ago, on the train bound south
from Charlottesville, Va. In the pal
ace car was gentleman who had step
ped aboard at Charlottesville with q
child muffied from head to foot with
shawls. Before the train had gone far,
the occupants of the other compart-
ments in the car heard a child's cry,
then another. Then came the angry
tones of mans voice :ts You are not
Charlie you are Tommy; and if you
make any more noise I'll throw you out
of the window" set want to go to
mamma. am her own little Charlie. !"
the child was heard to say. Then
blows were heard, and screams, and a
passenger said, Sc It is little Charlie
Ross, and rush was made. The man
was dragged from his compartment.
and the ladies sprang forward and got
their arms about the child. They re-
moved the covering from his face, and
found that instead of Charlie Ross they
had in their embrace the wooden auts-
maton with which the ventriloquist
Wyman is wont to amuse the public.
The practical joker wa, Wy nan him
self, who was on his way to Lynchburg.