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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

CALL at the CHRONICLE OF FICE dur.
ing the Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

L INTEND to sow my wheat this
week as I want to spend four days of
next week at the st. Clairsville Fair.
So say the farmers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

MARsAL RICE will have number of
special policemen on duty, in town,
eduring the Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

THE reunion of the sSth boys occurs
in Cadiz on the second day ofthe Cadiz
Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

A MEETING of the various Temper
ance Leagues in the County, is to be
held in the NJ. E. Church to-day. The
ladies of st. Clairsyille will entertain.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

B@YARNS.-We keep an assort-
ment Of Bradley's Yarns, the finest in
the market. JNO. A. GROVE,
10-2t Opposite Bank,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

THE editor has returned from the
Exposition highly delighted with the
show.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

The Ohio City Nail works which
was suspended for few days have re-
:sumed work.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

ELswHERE will be found a notice OF
importance from ex-treasurer Porter
field.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

DoG-DAys are over. Dogs have
behaved unusually well in this
place during the past season.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

KIDD, the great Elocutionist, at the
NJ. E. Church, Wednesday evening of
the Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

GRAPES are so plentiful here that
they find very poor market here
abeuts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

nR When coming to the Fair don't
fail to call at the Merchants Emporium
the largest stock of fine dress goods
in the town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

Elegant black and colored cassi.
mere of all the new shades, at
C.. TROLL & Son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

BoGER's homemade blanket yarn
and fiannels, at c.. TROLL & Son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

WHO ever heard of any money being
paid on a citizens purse?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

THa County Commissioners Gre in
session-all the board present. Their
proceedings will appear in full next
weok
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

SHERIFF CoGHRAN's proclamation
for the October Election will be found
in this issue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

FRUIT thieves are busy preying upon
vineyards. They should be made to
pray.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

G. TROLL & Son have just received
from the manufacturers full line of
Boots and Shoes. sep3-2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

CHoLERA-INFANTUM will soon be
out of time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

WE are informed by an extension
fruit grower that Pears make delicious
DipS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

HIGH enough-94 degrees in the
shade on Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

A NEW liquor store has been opened
lin Martinsferry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

I'm gedRg to the st. Clairsville Fair.
who isn'ts
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

peaches are being put where they
will do the most good in winter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
MARRIED.

Woodroffe. at the st. Clair Hotel Mr.. Jacob
Gates to Miss Eliza Jane Stope all of this
County.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

THE cheapest place in town to buy
your Boots and Siices, is at the Store
Of G. TROLL d Son. sep3-2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
DIVIDEND.

THNHE undersigned, assignee OF Judkins and
= Vance, will nay dividend of Eleven and
One-half per cent. to reditors on amounts due
18th OF June, 1873, on final settlement account.
payable on demand.
| Flushing, Ohio, ISAAC HOLLOWAY,
| Sept. 7th, lS74>3w Assignee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

Schoo1 and Oysters opened on Mon.
day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

Marshal Rice has been appointed
chief of the Fair Police.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
Special Premiums

money are offered, and will be paid
and delivered as
Special Premiums
upon the several articles by us several
ally indicated, after award is made,
and upon the order of the Belmont Co.
Agricultural Society. Exhibitors and
competitors will be subject to the Rules
and Regulations of the Society.
BurIey's Mills Premium.
BY James l. Burley-For the prettiest
BABY under years of age; not
less than four to compete, one Bhl.
Best Flour, worth $500
st. Clairsyille Premiums.
By Carroll d Hoge, Druggists and
Stationers-FOr best Hare or GEL
ding, for saddle and light harness,
not less than four nor more than
six years old, and not less than
to compete, premium $1,000
By Jepsops, Grocers and Produce
Dealers, for b"st display of Bakery
bya lady comprising Bread, Rolls
and two kinds of cake, premium
One White Granite Ten Sett,
worth $500
By DR.. S. Wood, ,Dentist-To the
homeliest girl under % yrs of age 90
By Fl. West & Son, Druggists and
Dealers in Hardware and Agricul-
tural Implements-FOr best half
bushel Fall Wheat, one HOpedale
Grain Cradle, worth $500
By B. R. Johnston, Furniture Deal
er and Undertaker-Forb best five
pounds Eutter, one double cane
seat Rocking Chair-(Or same
amt in anything else in his line) S., 90
BY C. N. Gaumar, Editor st. CIairs-
vile Gazette-TO the young lady
wearing the neatest and best
made Calico Dress, made by her.
self, without other assistance,
premium, one years subscription
to st. Clairsville Gazette, $500
By VIM. 81. Seidwitz, Saddler-For
best Spring Colt, one Colt Halter,
nicely finished, worth $500
By Sarah & Adaline Castleman, Mil
liners and Dressmakers-For the
| best Lamp Mat, one lady's fine
Pocket Handkerchief.
By Jere. Stonebreaker, Barber and
Manifestation best Corn POne,
premium of his own make of Hair
Restorative Mixture, an amount
worth $500
By J. III. McMonies, Confectioner--
For the largest and most perfect
Ear Of Corn, premium, 3 lbs. Fine
Candy, worth $500
By l.. P. Hoffner, Merchant Tailor
For best and best made Gentle.
mans Suit, $500
By Ernst Streng, Ornamental Con-
fectioner and Baker-For best and
best display of JeLlies, one Cake,
/ nicely Ornamented, Of the latest
style, worth SS,0(
By T. Troll & Son, Dry Goods Mer-
chants-For best display of Pantry
Stores, one Shawl, valued at $500
By John A. Grove, Grocer and Pro-
duce Dealer-FOr best handmade
Shirt, to have been made by la
dy under 20 years of age, and ex-
| hibited by her, one sett Glassware
worth $500
By G.. Troll & Son, Dry Goods Mer-
chants-For best 20 yards or more,
Homemade Rag Carpet, premium
Velvet Rug, worth $500
Rug will be on exhibition,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
,o,vrn n1v1sIoN-.oiNG WEST.
RIVER DIVIsIvN-Go-,u EAST.
LOCAL NOTICES.

sHoEMAKERS will please take notice that
. nave Upper. Kip and Caliskins FOR SALE
,,ct2s6m II r BUMGARNER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

Given urder my hand at the Sheriff's office,
at st. Clairsville, this ninth day of September,
1874. w. @. COCHRAN,
sep10-5w Sheriff CT Belmont county, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
SHERIFF'S SALE

Belmont County Common Pleas.
Letitia Shively
7. y. Ambrose EXT
UIY virtue of q vendi exponas issued and to
- me directed, from the Court OF Common
Pleas of Relmort county, Ohio, Twill offer for
sale, at o'clock p. NJ, on
Saturday, October 10, 1874,
At the door of the Court House OF said County,
the following Real Estate as the property OF
Letitia ShiveIy, to>wit: Situate in Union
tow nship. Belmont county, Ohio, being in the
west part OF the southwest quarter of section
22, TIP. 8, II. s. containing - acres.
Appraised at $500.
Terms of sale-Cash.
spl0-5w WIN. c. COCHRAN, Sheriff
o. j. SwANEY, Atty. Belmont Co. Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

LOOKOUT for the Daily CHRONICLE
so be issued each morning of the Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

DIR SANDERSON can be consulted per-
sonally or by letter at No 50, North Diamond
Allegheny CITY, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

SEvFNTY-FIvE cases more of those
BOOts-every pair of which are war.
ranted. c.. TROLL d Son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

IL K. Bumgarner has Just received splen-
did stock OF Boots, Shoes, and CATERS for the
Fall Trade. agzou
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

GET
READY
FOR THE
GREAT FAIR
TO BE HELD
AT ST. CLAIRSVILLE,
ON SEPTEMBER 10, 16, II AND Is.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

Clerks Office, j. R. MITCHELL,
Belmont county, o. Clerk.
Aug. 2 1874.
PROBATE COURT
And the Trustees of the several Townships are
further required to return from their respec-
tive Townships to the Probate Judge of the
county of Belmont, the following number OF
Jnrors:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

By Conrad TrolI-For the best Buck
Fleece; to be shown from any buck
on exhibition at this Fair, and to
be exhibited at my Store after
next shearing; and examined by
judges appointed by the Bel. Co.
Agr. Society; Fleece to be washed
weight, cleanliness and quality
to be considered by the judges.
Premium, one Cashmere Pants
Pattern, to be selected by the win
ner, worth from $500 to $l0,0 90
By c. A. Shouse, Grocer and Pro-
duce Dealer-For best Sponge Cake,
Jelly Cake, and Loaf Of Bread,
made by single Lady; premium
25 lbs. Coffee Sugar. worth $500
BY Da vid Darrah-For best bred
Mare and Colt $500
BY I. III. Patterson, Druggist, Sta
toner, and Dealer in Hard dware-
For best and neatest made Quilt;
premium, SO worth of any goods
in my line, to be selected by the
successful competitor, $500
By w. A. Hunt, Editor Belmont
Chrohicle-For the best display of
Farm Products; premium, the Bel
mont Chronicle for one year, $500
By J. P. Hall and G. E. Hughes,
Job Printers-For best CROCHET
TIDY, (cotton), single lady under
20 years; prem. one pack of Fine
Bristol Visiting Cards $500
BY WIN. E. Ladd, Ag't, East Rich
land, Ohio-For best Fruit Cake;
premium, one Sett Sewing Ma
chine Castors.
Must be competition for each of these
premiums 10 insure an award.
1. NEISWANGER, Pres't.
/. M. RILEY, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
Teachers Examination.

Teachers Examination.
Sept. 10Th, at Jacobsburg.
October Sd, at Bellaire.
Oct. "a, Nov. 14th and Dec. 5th at
st. Clairsville.
Examin atoms at st. Clairsville on
first Saturday of January and Febru-
ary, 1st and Sd of March, 1st of April,
May and June.
r. ALEXANDER,
Examiners J. ]. BURNS,
CHAS. r. SHREvE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

The Trustees of the several Townships of said
County are hereby notified that the following
mum ber of Jurors are appointed to their Town
ships respectively, and that they are required
to select the said numbe: ard make return
thereof to the Clerk of The Court of Common
Pleas, together with the poll book within two
days after the said Second Tuesday of October,
1874.
State of Ohio, Belmont Cbunty, ss:
/, ]. r. MITCHELL, Clerk of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, of said county, certify that the fo>
lowing is the appointment of Jurors for said
Court, the ensuing year as based upon the re-
port of the enumeration for 1871:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

Ladies' French Kid Button Boots, latest
style al FL. r. Bumgarners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
baltimore and ohio Railroad.
0CESrRAL OHIO DIvIsIoN.)

passenger Trains on Central OHIO
Division leave Bellaire and arrive al
Rellaire as follows
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

sses and ChIIdren's Shoes just from the
manufacturers, at II. R. Rumgarner's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
Belmont Co. Fair!
st. Clairsville, Ohio,
SEPTEMBER 1J. I6. II and Is.
Citizens Special Premiums.

The following articles and sums OF
money are offered, and will be paid
and delivered as
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

THE political pot is beginning to boil
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TaAINs.
4,OU am 20 p /" -
v.Sr.ROUND TRAI
c1,x,I.ua . Pitt.bu,gh n Iroad.

Trains will stop at all stations when
sfU ied
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
SHERIFF'S
PROCLAMATION
OCTOBER ELECTION
Tuesday, October 10, 1874.
Second Tuesday. being the 18th
day of October, A. D., 1874,

day of October, A. D., 1874,
is. by the Constitution and laws of Ohio the
appointed day on which the qualified electors
OF said Belmont County, Ohio, shall meet in
their respective townships, at their usual or
proper place of holding elections, between the
hours of O'Clock, a. m. and O'Clock, d, m.
and proceed TO vote bv ballot for
One person for Supreme Judge of the State OF
Ohio, for full term.
One person for Supreme Judge of the State of
Ohio, to fill vacancy.
One person for Secretary of State of the State
of lio.
One person for Clerk of Supreme Court of the
State of Ohio.
One person for School Commissioner of the
State of Ohio.
One person for Member OF the Board of Pub
lie Works of the State of Ohio.
One person for Representative in Congress of
the United States.
One person for Sheriff of Belmont County,
Ohio.
One person for Clerk of the Court of Belmont
county, Ohio.
One person for Recorder of Belmont county.
Ohio.
One person for Commissioner of Belmont
county, Ohio.
6na person for 1nfrmary Director of Belmont
county, Ohio.
One person for Coroner of Belmont county,
Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

Upon its ear-the corn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

upon the several articles by us several
ally indicated, after award is made
and upon the order of the Belmont Co
Agricultural Society. Exhibitors and
competitors will be subject to the Rules
and Regulations of the Society.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
Sweepstakes Pacing, Purse 500.
First Prem. $40.
County TrOtfiPg. Purse $50.
First Prem. $50.
Comfy Pacing. Purse $45.
First Prem. :. $50.
1. Nj. RILEYS. Sec'y.

BY order of Board of Belr ont Co
Agricultural Society.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
FOR THE CAMPAIGN!
The belmont Chronicle
TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS
UNTIL NOVEMBER 1st, 1874,
FOR 25 CENTS!

g@ The Cash must accompany each
order.-Sa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
Another Great Fire in Chicago,

Another great Gre broke out ia Chicago
on Tuesday afternoon. II started at half
past four o'clock in paint factory ut
Twelfth and Clark streets, burned south
wardly, and was then carried north by a
change of wind into the heart OF the city,
encroaching on the rebuilt district. The
fire ragged all night, and was not subdued
until daylight the next morning Hun
drcds Of dwellings,, the Post-ofiice, Adel-
phia Theatre, First Baptist Church, and
several hotels were burned. The burned
district is about half mile in width and
length, stretching northward and westward
from the centre Of the southeastern section
Of the city. OF the two hundred and odd
buildings that were burned the majority
were wooden structures, among which the
conhagntion ragged with uncomfortable
force, but there were also number Of fine
business houses, splendid residences, sew
eral hotels and theatre that were swal-
lowed up in the flames. The entire loss is
fixed at four millions of dollars, and the
insurance at from two to two and a-half
millions, The story Of the fight against
the progress of the fire, the efforts to curb
it within bounds, the tremendous work OF
that twelve hours conflict with the raging
demon, and tho final success Of those who
were standing the brunt Of the battle,
possesses general interest beyond the
details by names and figures Of the calam-
ity, From point to point Of resistance the
onward march of the tongues and sheets Of
flames was stubboruly fought; driven from
one the saviors of the city rallied upon
another, only to again retreat before the
advancing wall of FIRE. After midnight,
when it had almost reached the centre Of
the city, and was threatening the new
Chicago that had been built upon the ruins
of 1871, when the vast and costly ware
houses, stores and hotels that have arisen
in the last three years were in the utmost
peril, the flames were turned back ms If
by Providence, hating before one FIRE.
proof wall from which they were separated
only by the narrow width Of small alley.
From that time forward it was known that
the worst fears were not to be realized,
and that Chicago had escaped the depths
Of disaster by an almost marvellous inter
vention. To some extent Chicago is puri-
fed by this visitation, as it cleaned out
quarter of the city occupied by the very
dregs Of its population, whom it is hardly
likely viii be permitted to again occupy
the locality from which the flames drove
them. "Wednesday afternoon another FIRE
broke out in the northwestern section Of
the city, several miles away from the
smouldering ashes of Tuesdays conHagra.
ton, but it was conquered after fifteen or
twenty buildings Of comparatively small
value had been destroyed. The worst side
of human nature under such circumstances
was manifested in the actions Of some
horrible scoundrels who by incendiarism
endeavored to aid the spreading Of the
flames, The loss by this fire amounts to
100000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

In some Of the localities the neighbors ex-
pressed anything but friendly dssire for the
proximity Of the institution. They seemed TO
feel that three hundred worthless characters
let loose upon them every thirty or sixty days
would be anything but desirable, and three
thousand Of them let loose during the year
would be perfect nuisance to any neighbor-
hood.
The foregoing extract is from the Balti-
more SIN, Of Wednesday, in reference to
the proposed location Of the House Of
Correction ID Westminster We don't
know who IS entitled to the honor Of
writing il, but whoever il is, must have
supposed that the institution is destined to
swallow up large part Of the population
Of the State aThree thousand year p
Why, the Penitentiary rarely has over six
hundred inmates per year, and the pro-
posed House Of Correction is to be erected
with the view Of receiving the milder Of
these cases with ayiew of reforming them
Where, then, are the .'thrse hundred
worthless characters to come from, who
are to be '.let loose every thirty or sixty
days.r Cannot everyone see the absurdity
Of such statement Admit, for argu-
ment sake, that the convicts should be let
loose here, every thirty or sixty days.
They would not stay here where everybody
is known. to be pointed at as convicts, but
would go 70 the cities, where they could
lurk in hiding places, which they could not
End in such place as Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

GgN. GoRDoN, or GRopo,,
TuRD TERM.--''I think, saws h. ~. ~
idcut Grant is exceedingly anxloa. r'es-
again. Evidences Of this amh;, s % nn
eyinced daily, aud then Ne adds Os aie
quote the very words "pa We
It will, in my opinion, bo almo.,
sible for any Iaan TO enter the VIII. i ~
for third term. The whole snis ,e Mons.
Republic is against il. Ii woald ' y Tie
teemed an audacious grasp At n ~. 8
ship. The people who revere tl,a p,
lie and its traditions will rise i 'sspuo'
down. And yet, with this terr;s.p ss II
ence against him, Grant is the s,so' 'ana-
man his party can run. Morton sna =
gan are both aspinnts, but nei,bas %
bring the same spirit, and inauenaa Vaa
enthusiasm to the canvass, that Gran, a quo
SO that ! think, IL the party r,n .' ~ gan.
the alarm Of the people at the ana !, IAN, .
absolutism viii entail defeat. Il ;,,L. o
Grant overheard, there is no otbs. a sa,Oss
its ranks that is strong enough h lssd I u .
party through another victorious c, ,oas .ne
With or without Grant, says GrnsSa;
Gordon: ''nSai
The Republican party canno, .,,,,...
along much longer under its Load az KY
mics. The Sanborn contracts Tho Qua ,a,s.
Mobilier, the moiety system, tho N.,.;u a
Of Columbia jobs, and above all the carr y
bag scoundrelisms in the Southern So, ~
all these arraycd against the party Mn
kill it. Why, sir, the accumulated v;n, sa
les perpetrated upon the State Of Ion;s;
ana, or of South Carolina alone. NV ~.
Radical party, will damn il in ,be .s -
of the people. Moses and Durelll WA
these two names only the Democracy m;as.
go before the country and demand ,bs y
pulsion from power Of the party that b,d
elevated or even tolerated them.
In Iowa the Democrats are oensr.,l.
united with the farmers party to opno:,
the Administration. In Missouri A.,
ever, the Democrats oppose both theo,bo,
factions with equal vigor, while the RepuS
licans are trying to form coalition Win
the Changers. Altogether, affairs an
greatly mixed Nv
The National RepuJlicaa Of Wasbin,
ton gives currency to report that Vie
President Wilson Is about to resign ~
account of i'll health. A despatch fran
Boston contradicts the report, and nu
that MIR. Wilson's health "is better thanh
has been since his illness"
General VIM. cogswcll, of Salem, Mas
saehusetts, is going to run against Ben
Butler for Congress.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Western papers have full reports OF
the great destruction that is being done
among the crops in Minnesota BY the
grasshoppers. II is estimated BY the
Chicago Tribune that fully FIVE thousand
people are now in actual want Of food.
The people of the distressed regions have
been generous to each other, dividing their
scanty stores until all are impoverished
alike. Although some fears are felt that
the plague will extend east and northwest
into the older counties and work far greater
damage than yet oecasioned, still the
extent of the territory and population
involved is small fraction of the State.
and the proportionatc damage done is no
excuse for the scare said to have been oc.
casioned by the Governors letter in Wall
street. 1t is, however, a serious matter in
Minnesota from the difficulty in getting
county governments and prosperous com.
munities to move promptly enough in
giving relief. Governor Davis has SO far
received contributions to the extent Of
$4,000, which are being applied to the
relief Of the sufferers.