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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

Our CIRCULATIoN.-We 60 TO pres
this week with q list of 1900 The ex-
PLANTATION Of this accession, was given last
weekly the stoppage of the Andover
Enterprise, and the transfer ofiis list to
the Telegraph. We can hardly suppose
that the whole number thus turned over
TO us will become permanent, yet we
cannot but hope that they Wlil' as
Mr.. Morley informs US that there are
very few of the number but that are
abundantly responsible, and who are
reoular and intelligent patrons OF the
county press. At any rate we shall prob
ablv be able, even with a considerable
pruning down to keep our list up to about
tbis figure, from the ratio of increase of
our list for the last two or three years,
this will put US at least. even with our
most favored cotemporaries. and make
the Telegraph one of the very best medi-
ums of advertising in the county. As
circulation is what gives value to ad-
Veriislng, it is very clear without the use
of much logic, that a journal enjoying
list such as stated, is worth double that
of another having but half that number.
The little difference in the rates of fadVer-
Using among the county press, would, il
circulations were equal. hardly. be an
object of choice, in that respect only, but
when we come to pay about the same,
with a hundred per cent difference in
the circulation, the choice would be
very decided one and the advantage wor-
thy of too much attention to be over
looked. Settling then, the matter of sub
and the advantages of advertis-
ing, we may speak of the advantages af-
forded at the TSEegrDph Office for job
work. Some of our cote mporaries for
several years haye admitted to US that
the best job work In the county was done
at this Office. This is pretty well born
out by the quantity that has flowed in
upon us from all parts ofthe county. It
is further corroborated by the greater fa-
cilities possessed for doing it. 1t is also
a fact worthy of thought. that we keep a
large amount of printers stock-statione-
ry, envelopes, &c. boughtfrom first hands
at the East, which enables US to compete
successfully with county or city estab-
Iisments, IN prices. Another considera-
lion should be taken into account-that
we keep such a supply ofhands that we
;an dispatch work with more readiness
han most of our Contemporaries. Most
obs can be done at the "drop of the hat"
20 that very brief delay will be need
Hul for parties from out Of town to seq
their work done correctly and take it
with them on their return. 1t is our OBJ
iect and ambition to make this Office the
leading Office in the county and no pains
or expense will be spared or energy and
attention withheld to keep itso.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
CALIFORNIA.

Ed. Enterprise that might
write something from this far-off country
that might interest your readers, will
use little leisure in so doing.
We left AshtabuIa Co. June 9Th. At
that time the spring crops were mostly
in the ground, but a very few of them
above it As we advanced west, crops
were more forward. In the vicinity of
Cleveland, corn was up about two inches
high, and continued to improve as we
advanced, until we arrived in Iowa,
where marked improvement was notic-
able. I'VE found very many fields of corn
six inches high, and some fields of pota-
toes were so far advanced that the tops
nearly covered the ground. This was a
pleasant sight to one from N. E. Ohio.
1 must say that 1 was very much, and
happily, disappointed in the State of
Iowa. did not suppose that there was
one half as much land under cultivatio n
in the State, as saw In crops along the
line of the R. 1. 6 P. Ry. While our
train was standing at Des Moines, 1 heard
a familiar voice outside, that could not
be mistaken by an old resident of Ando-
yer. left the car and had the pleasure
of shaking the hand of our old towns
man, the Rev. Joseph Pickett, who SEEM
ed very much pleased to see one from
the dear old native town.
The next morning found us in Omaha,
where we began TO see more of frontier
life, but for $50 miles west of Omaha, up
the Great Platte Valley, the country is
truly beautiful. Then, as we advanced,
it begins to look wild and rather unin
Viting to those whose lives have been
spent within the borders of civilization
II Is sufficient to say that from here to
Sacramento Valley, it is mountains, clay
banks, sage brush, Indians, gamblers,
whisky saloons, &c. We saw few an
telope, but no buffaloes. After leaving
Ogden, The traveller will see many Chi
namen, who are employed as section men
on the G. P. Railroad. They are SAID to
be No. hands.
At last we find ourselves in California,
where all nations seem to be represented.
There are more of the Chinese here han
Iexpected 1 to see, and as rule, they are
well dressed-in their native costume
clean and tidy looking.
California is a wonderful State-all
kinds of fruit is, or may be raised here ;
all kinds of weather. within few hours
ride. While 1 am writing the thermom-
eter stands at 95 in the shade, and haV e
only to raise my eyes, without string
from my seat, to see everlasting piles of
snow.
This has been very hard year for
California. To say that it is very dry,
would give the reader but faint idea OF
it; but there is no whining people do
not cry for SPILLED milk" here, but are
looking for something better in the fu-
ture.
Before closing 1 should say, that L. G.
Giddings, who counted on as my right
bower, turned out to be only joker. He
had decided 10 make Michigan his home.
He deserted me at Elkhart, Ind.
shall be pleased to answer any letters
addressed to me at Tulare, Cal.
C.M. WILKINS.
Tulare Cal. Jnne o1 1879
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

We call the attention OF our readers to
the fact that new publishing office, has
been started in Columbus by j. W. Ly-
ON & Co., which is bound to prove a
credit to the city. The work they are
now engaged in publishing and selling is
admitted to be a valuable addition to the
literature, of the country. The following
are few of the many testimonials it has
received:
FOLAR AND TROPICAL WORLDS.
TESTIMONIALS.
From Rev, JAMES MOORE, D. D. Rector
of st. Peters Church, Ashtabula Obio
Having examined Dr., HASTINGS, ,rcrl,
entitled, THE Polar and Tronica1
Worlds" cheerfully commend n as a
work of much value in the department ot
literature to which it belongs, and of great
interest to the general reader. The graph
ic style in which 1t is written, and the
numerous and well executed illustrations
will make it faVorite book in every fam
ily or public library. The topics treated
of, are attracting increased attention
among the lovers of knowledge in all civ
lIl1Cu uullOuss duQ tuO dulOuuN W AulOA-
nation presented in this work, gathered
from the most reliable authorities and
authentic sources, will secure for it the
favorable opinion of the reading public.
Having examined, "The Polar and
Tropical Worlds" by Dr. Hastings, 1
fully concur in the opinion so well ex-
pressed by DR.. Moore. L. W. DAY,
Pastor NJ. E. Church, Ashtabula, Ohio.
I concur with the opinion expires sed
above. ]. N. McGIFFERT.
Pastor Presb't Church, Ashtabula Ohio.
1 shall be glad 10 know that the work
referred to above, is in the hands of the
youth of the city and that it will be
read by them. They will have enlarged
views, and be truer men and better citi
zens for the perusal. 1 cheerfully COM
mend it to all as reliable and instruct
I've. l. D. FISHER,
Pastor Baptist Church, Ashtabula Ohio.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

Saybrook has at least twelve residents who are
past 80 years of age.
Judge Ranney of Cleveland is to be one of the
Speakers at the celebration at Geneva next Sat-
nrday, unless something unforeseen prevents his
coming.
A LITTLE girl, some ten years old, eldest daugh-
ter.0f Mr.. W. R. Spring, living at North Centre,
fell from the scafolding ofa barn, on Saturday,
breaking one leg just below the thigh, and recev-
ing other and severe injuries.
The Clerk OF the Board of School Examiners
for Ashtabula County makes the following re-
port: There have been before the Board for the
year past 735 candidates. OF these SIS received
Certificates, and 217 blanks. being about 81 per
cent. Of the whole. The Certificates were graded
as follows 2S received Certificates for a months;
152 for IS months 900 for 10 months, and 137 for
6 months 1t is doubtful IL any other county in
the State reports SO large list. would add
that there are in the county 215 schools Of all
grades. Ashtabula examines the candidates for
the schools of that village, so there probably
twice the number ding Certificates, that Is re-
quired to meet the demands OF the various dis
dicts of the county.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
Personal.

Mrs. j. A. Howells and two little girls
b ave gone to the coas of Maine for a
month or two. hoping that sea air and
rest viii restore her broken health.
Mr.. NJ. D. Culley, father of our fellow
citizen-Q. C. Culley-in his Seth year,
is on a visit to Ashtabula friends, from
his residence IN Iowa. M. G. is vigorous
beyond his years, and his natural force
seems but little abated.
Mr.. Phelps, editor of the Maysville, N.
Y. Sentinel, made US a call in our alb
sence, on Saturday last. We understand
he is of the Democratic stripe, and in con-
Yersation with our friend over the way,
as to his politics. Neutral" was the an
swer. sin market. then ?" was the que
rv
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
TRUMBULL.

We learn that Mr.. Rich. merchant, Of Trumbull,
has become embarrassed in his business TO such
an extent as to lead to an assignment. The goods
of Mr.. Massingham. on the opposite corner, who
was visited by Ere some time since, as is already
known, went into bankruptcy, and have been run
of at auction, at Rock Greek, within few days
past. This seems to have wound upthe mercan-
tile business at the Corners, for the present. In
this state OF affairs, we lea m that Mr.. &. P.
Saunders. keeper Of a hotel upon another
Of the corners, has opened, in portion Of his
house, grocery store, and put in stock of fresh
family supplies, which meets the wants of the
place and proves an important convenience to the
people. An acquaintance with Mr.. Saunders
leads us to believe that he is man of straight
hair and level head, and worthy of recognition
and support in his new enterprise.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
ANDOVER,

Ed. Ta.-The storm of last Friday night was
terrible one The lightning lett its marks IN
many places. In the number of ten telegraph
poles along and near the depot, eight were struck
by lightning. Several trees were also struck near
here, but no serious damage was done. At West
Andover, F. Mason had valuable COW killed by
lightning.
Iinclose a letter from C. N. wilkins, late sta
ton agent at Leon. was to have published it in
the Entsyprise He has many friends IN this part
of the county who will read 1t with pleasure.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

Landlord Field of the Fisk House, has
had his horses in training for active
work, and they are now ready for the
track. They will start for Gree nville, Pa,
on Thursday of the present week. From
Greenville they will go to Conneautville,
and thence to Erie. There is, therefore,
smart chance for their making a record
before they return. Their iraiuing has
been quite thorough. and the stepping
they have done this far--thIs season-has
been very satisfactory, and considered
better than any previous work. They are
to be driYen-the roam horse by George,
barnard, and the bay mare, by G. O.
+ Williams. Their exploits will be duly
noticed.
In preparation for this work, a new sui
key has been brought from the N. Y
Coach Works, which is the arrest and
most stylish of the kind ever seen in
Ashtabula. Its weight is 65 lbs.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
From the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Market.

The Chicago produce markets were stronger on
Tuesday, with an active shipping movement in
wheat. Mess pork was in good demand and 200
was quiet and firm, closing at $3.50 per 100 lbs.
Lake sreights were active and steady ct 2H02Xc
for wheat to Buffalo. Flour was quiet and hrm.
Wheat was in urgent shipping request and ad-
vanced axe, closing at S1.02H cash. Corn was
active and 15Sc higher, closing ct &c. Oats were
rather quiet, closing at 81 &c. Rye was quiet and
firm at 90c. Barley was quiet and frmer at 81 %
for Sept. On Saturday evening last there was in
store in the city 207S.536 bu wheat, ,464 94S bu
corn, 437. .751 bu oats, 2701 bu rye and 10,05s bu
barley. Hogs were more active and stronger.
Sales principally at $9.65G710. Cattle were dull.
and easy. Sheep were frmer.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
rhe WRONG side of the merId,nn.

In the down hillside of life, which an old med
ieaI writer quantity terms 1.-THE wrong side Of the
meridian" when the functions decay and the
frame gradually bends under the weight Of years.
the system requires to be sustained under the
burdens imposed upon It. Innumerbale physical
ailments and inhrmities then press upon It which
has cen in early life a stranger. The surest and
plea santest support and solace Of declining years
is found in HOstetter's Stomach Bitters, long
recognized as the most wholesome and agreeable
Of diffusible stimulants, aud the most potent Of
Jonics and alternatives. The aged and infrm may
place explicit confidence in this invigorating
elixir, which not only checks those maladtes to
in q measure retards the encroaehment Of time
upon constitution. 1t 1879.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
SAYBROOK.

Ed. Tel.-The Copious rains of the past week
have reshened the grass and oats but is are little
too much OF good thing, for some fields of corn.
but the dust in the road don't blow into ones face
being in liquid state the most of the time.
The Nencvolent society orthe Congregational
church neld a strawberry festival at the home Of
Deacon Daniel Maltby's on Wednesday, June 2sd.
the trouble beginning at Sp. m. and ending be-
fore the small hours ofthe night.
saybrOOk has not as yet adopted all the mod,
erB improvements so as to call these gatherings,
Neck-tie Apron, or Tip-pan festivals, but we
oOntFlve to get as much pleasure re out Of our am
bilious neighbors. The house was well alled at
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
DIED.
Announcements free: CommendatoIy Notice,
half rates

In KelloggsVille, Ohio, June nd, HAENoRAH,
wife of L. G. AtWater, aged 81 years,
In Geneva, June 10 LAURA NJ, youngest daugh-
ter of William and Maria Merriam, In her 18th
year.
In Conneaut, Ohio, June %. Of congestion Of
h brain, BURTON F.. son Of Charles and Sarah
W hite, aged months.
-, In Amboy June 9th of scarlet fever, CHARLIE
" ~, son OF John D. and Sarah A. Ravens, aged .
years and II months.
IN Conneaut Township, Crawford Co., Pa, on
tuesday 2sd inst, Of Typhoid fever, Mrs. HATTIE
ZANE 1ILLILAND, daughter Of Charles E. and Luz
y Frarg' oisayorook. Her remain swhich arri7-
Cd at the residence Of her parents, on the night
OF the I'D were inferred in saybrook Cemetery,
according to the burial right of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, on Thursday afternoon, the
24th inst.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

The corporation, thus far, has no 1ea-
son to regret the election of its street
commissioner. Starkweather goes about
his business with the energy and earnest
ness of man who has living to earn.
he is not seen listlessly hanging about,
bossing two or three men. All points are
watched, and all are made TO earn their
wages. Then he is intelligent, and every
thing done looks as if directed by practi-
cal oversight. The end of the season
indeed every week-shows a substantial
gam and will tell on the drafts upon the
treasury. When the highway shall have
been put in order, we have something Of
a warrant Tor the belief, that they will be
kePt So ana heavy jobs for doing the
work over again, will be avoided.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

an early hour in the evening, by the young the
middle-aged. and some that are past middle
age, and the hOurs passed very pieasAnuy IL
friendly greeting and social converse Inc IAOies
were tastefally adorned with flowers, ana sup
piled with an abundance Of good things, with
pretty girls in charge who made it their business
to see that their guests were supplied with all
the choice things they desired.
The festival may be called success, socially
and financially, the net proceeds footing up Cs4s.-
5O,) forty three dollars and fifty cents. IL.
Saybrook. June 18th, 1875,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

No pulmonary complaint.can resist the healin
Influences of Or. Morris's Syroup Of Tar, Wild
Cherry and Horehonnd as remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and Sore
Throat, cure for Group and preventive Of con-
sumption it has no equal. Clears the voice Of
speakers and singers, takes away all the distress
of whooping cough, contains no opium or other
dangerour drug, and is pleasant to take. Trial
bottle, 10 cents. For sale only by GEo. WnLIARD,
druggist, Ashtabula, o. 1S1sly
MORRIS & CERITAGE, Phil, Proprietors-
STRONG, COBB Co., Wholesale Ag'ts, Cleveland
Ohio.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
SOMETHING MORE ABOUT THE CHINESE


SOMETHING MORE ABOUT THE CHINESE.
In q previous letter 1 gave my i'm
pressions of the Chinese in San Francis
CO. know more about them now than
1 did then, for this morning 1 went down
to the wharf where lay the monstrous
steamer, the "City of Toxic" and saw
thousand OF them, more or less, crawl out
of the bowels of that mighty ieviathan,
and plant their feet for the first time on
Freedoms soil. They were the genuine
article, and look at them was enter
tanning, as well as instructive. They are
allowed 10 come off the ship In squads of
twenty, each with his or her baggage,
and each are Hospitality received by the
custom house officer OF Uncle Sam, who
shows them more attention than they
ever get again. He first compels them
TO open their baggage, which he exam
ines with rapidity that is miraculous
He tosses out their clothing, holding up
each article to the light to see that moth
ing dutiable Is hidden in its folds. He
opens their empty and half empty cans
of provisions to the same end, and after
tossing their traps about in man ner
that makes them howl with anguish, he
subjects them to.an examination Of the
most searching nature. He peels off their
shirts, takes of their scarfs, examines
their long queues in. short, he goes
through Them. This is to detect snug
Cling. For be it known that the Chinese
are most expert hiders. Many an Inno.
cent looking Ri Wo has brought through
enough opium on his person or conceal
ed In bis baggage, to not only defrsy his
expenses, but leave him enongh to get
back upon. II he is not an opium sharp
he may have silks, and other goods that
are light and easily concealed, the duty
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02


The loss by the burning OF Mr.. Beede's mill in
Lenox on the 18th inst. was probably between So
900 and 81 600 Mr.. b. is absent, in Colorado :
The citizens of Lenox held meeting after the
fire, and subscribed 800. which they propose to
increase to $4,000, toward making good the loss.
Elder Palmer OF West An dover propos es to
move to Ashtabula.
Rev. II. D. Woodard has entered upon his du-
ties as Agent for the Ashtabula County Bible So
ciety He will visit the various township socte-
ties, and organize new societies where there are
none. He will also take such contributions as the
people feel disposed to give, and distribute Bi-
, bles to those who are destitute and not able to
buy.
The new Touring mill in Jefferson will cost
about $4,000.
The Ashtabula County Fair will be held at
Jefferson on the 6th, 7th and Sth of September
the Orwell Fair on the 9th, 10th and 18th Of Sep
tember and the Andover Fair on the 29d. $50
and 24th Of September.
Last week as some Rock Creekers were fishing
in Grand River one Of them caught pike weigh
ing eighteen pounds.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
MARRIED.,

In Morgan, 10th inst, by Rev. E. Latimer. Mr..
Albert W. BEACH Of Warren to Miss HEERrETTI
X. BRETELL. Of Morgan
In Kingsville, Ohio, June 23 By Rev. r, p,
heeler, Mr.. WILLIAM u. MARSH. Of Conneaut O.
10 MISS MARY E. Brown, Of KingsYille, Ohio,
IN Perry June 20, BY Rev. r Shepherd, Nr
North Madison. '--- 1850 49, "
:, At Penn Line, June 16 by A. A.,Potter. Fso
Mr.. CLARENCE PIER, to Miss ADDrE SHEP5TRb
both OF Austinburg ~
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

During the heavy storm on Friday
night "a flock of sheep, fifty six head
were killed by lightning in Lordsto wn.
They we're the property Of Richard Will
Hanson, of that town, and were gather :
ed under the shelter of a tree in pasture
lot. The stroke of lightning tstruck the
tree, and pa ssing down killed the Who'll G
flock W Chronicle.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

The great thunder shower of the sea-
son, and such an one as is not often sur
passed in the flow of water, and the num-
ber and sharpness of the shock and the
rapid display of ligh thing, came off over
this place, on Friday night last, about IL
o'clock. Though we expected to hear Of
half dozen or more places being struck,
we have only heard of, or seen, one. This
was the liberty pole at Firemen's Hall
corner on Main street The top of the
main staff was shIvered somewhat, and
other traces seen some two-thirds of the
way down TO the ground, but the lower
part is not marked.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

While running one Of our presses last
Tuesday, small piece of cotton waste
was caught between two cog-wheels,
breaking out several teeth in the wheels,
and making arather troublesome task to
repair. We are under obligations to
Messrs. Tinker 6 Gregory, of the Phoenix
Iron Works, for their prompt and work
msnlike manner repairing the break.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

A tramping printer has made himself
famous by tramp across the continent,
from New Jersey to San Francisco. 1t
toook 135 days, and it was done without
a cent in his pocket. His food and lodg
ing was obtained from the section houses
along the road. He was stopped on the
road by six Indians who made fruitless
search of the fellows old clothes and
then passed him along.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

The Lake Erie, Ala nee 6 Wheeling R
Co. propose having their Road connect
with the P. 6 z, at Southington, cros-
sing the Mahoning Road at Phslanx, the
Atlantic 6 Great Western at Bracevllle,
and at Alliance it will connect with the
Cleveland 6 Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and
Chicago Roads. 1t is proposed to COM
mence work between Southington and
Alliance without delay, and the compile
ton of this part of the Road may be ex-
pected during the present year.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

An item of the news from China aud
Japan embodies a statement which Is of
interest to foreign mission societies. Ii
is 10 the effect that in Japan the work of
giving the Gospel TO the heather has
been mainly monOpolized by the Roman
and Greek Churches, these bodies having
total of 2a,0O0 converts as the result of
the labors of forty-one missionaries. while
seventy Protestant missionaries can boa 8 t
of but 200 converts.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02

ANOTHER EXCURSION to Niagara Falls
is announced, to come of July 18th, un-
der the auspices of St Johns Episcopal
Church of Youngstown. The train will
leave via. the Lake Shore road and will
make the run from Youngstown to the
Falls in TX hours.