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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

This item will do to go along with Mr..
Wade Converse's contract for plastering the
Central Lunatic Asylum.
Now read the following extract from last an
nual report of R. Burr as Warden Ohio Peni-
Tertiary:
"Sinee assumed the duties of Warden of
the prison on the 1st day of July, 1869, there
has been expended in addition to the cost of
maintenance and ordinary repairs: For land
purchased for extending the area of the pris-
on yard, the sum of $40, 400 co. for the exten-
sion of main wall, to inclose said land, $15,-
265. 49, for the erection of mill, laundry and
bath-house, with engine, boilers and steam pi-
ping, and apparatus for heating and cooking,
$21, 10000; for patent revolving oven, 5000;
for library, S4023. %; for erecting new shops,
chapel, etc, 500, 36.70; and for extrarordina-
ry repairs and improvements, including new
slate and tin roofs On several of the older
shops, and the rebuilding of one almost entire
ly destroyed by the explosion of steam boil
er in June, 1872, $5S, 1850.
These amounts have all been paid from the
earnings of the prison, and in addition thereto
the sum of $38, 8,S1S.29 paid into the State
Treasury, to the credit of the General Revenue
fund"
To comment on this would be to paint the
lily.-O. S. Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19
Weighing Cattle by Measure.
The following rules give the weight

OF cattlo approximately
Take the length of the back from the
curve of the tail to the fore-end Of the
shoulder-blade, and the girth around
the breast just behind the forelegs.
These dimensions must be taken il
inches. Multiply the girth by the
length, and divide by IA. IL the girth
is less than feet, multiply by IL; if be-
tween and feet, multiply by I6; if
between 5 and feet, multiply by 3;
If between 7 and feet, multiply by 81.
II the animal is very lean, one-twen-
tieth must be deducted-and If very fat
|one-twentieth must be added.
Another rule: Take all dimensions
as before, in feet, and then multiply
and that product is 1856. The result
will be pounds. II you desire to know
what an animal will dress, multiply
the live weight by the decimal eos;
the product approximstes to the actual
net weight very closely.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

JOHN R, WILLIAMS; one Of the
original six Baltimore temperance re-
formers, died few days since. Mr..
Williams, with five Of his drunken
apostates, concluded to reform, and
drew up total abstinence pledge and
signed 1t. From this beginning hsf
orsginatep what has since been known
as the Washingtonian Temperance
Society. Mr.. Willirms kept true to
his pledge till the day Of his death
We have heard Mr.. w. make q num-
ber of temperance speeches, and hile
not eloquent, he was an ardent, honest
advocate of the temperance cause
Er.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

My son. said father to his little
boy, at the breakfast table, If you had
the choice to be burned at the stake,
like John Rogers, or to have your head
chopped off, like King Charles the
First, which would you choose" John
Rogers said the boy. And why?'
Because replied the boy, Il should
prefer hot steak to cold chop
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

Twelve families have been forced to
leave Williamson county, Illinoise,
within the past week to escape the ven-
genance of outlaws who rule that coun-
ty, and many more are quietly arrang-
ing their business affairs preparatory to
leaving.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

PROFITS OF FowLs.-A gentleman
at Concord, Mass, reports the profits
of one year on his flock of 81 hens as
follows: Cost of keep, S54,64; income
from eggs, hens and chickens sold, and
increase Of stock at the end of the year
Sl46,7 IT; leaving balance in his favor
of $92,13, or about $1,7O per hen.-
Farmers Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

The surety bonds of w. O. Avery, of
Washington, indicted in st. Louis for
complicity in the whisky ring, having
been rejected for informality and sent
back to Washington for correction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

the appropriation for ne1o cells expenses of a
trip visiting other prisons, -SS742 SO.
Total amt paid Directors for services
for SIX months s....-....-.............. SlSO0 w
The last year of Republican rule the
earnings of the prison were zee. S171, ,450 81
Cost of maintenance, including Or
dinary repairs and library ....... 153,O22 n
Earnings over cost of maintenance S21 ,426 IA
Expended in new buildings .......... 13, PSI 0S
Earnings over all expenditures ...... So, 175 sc
In addition to the above, there was per-
formed by convicts, labor in the erection of
new buildings, gas works, ETC., 9007 days, for
which no charge was made against the State,
and is not included in the above statement of
earnings. This, at the average contract price
of convict labor at the time, would amount to
the sum of 1886 90. This was the year the
cholera prevailed in the prison.
The amount due for convict labor, together
with the miscellaneous receipts, is certified to
the Auditor of State, at the end of each
month. Collection is made by the Comp
troller. The total amount so certified, for the
eight months of the current fiscal year, from
November 1, 1874, to June so, 1875, is $780,
2s1.39
Bills have been paid at the Treasury for the
same period as follows
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

A warrant was issued on Tuesday in
the Treasury Department for one cent,
it being necessary to the proper adjust
ment of an army officers accounts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19
MASONIC DIRECTORY. 1874.

Belmont Lodge, No. l6, & A. NJ. meets ey-
sry wednesday night on or preceding the fuIi
m DON. ID. h. BOAGAh hNEh, W. 'n'
T II. FERRHLL, Sec'y.
st. ClairsvilIe Chapter. No. IL Royal Arcn
hssons. meets Sd Friday night each month =.
St. Ulairsville and the lst Friday sacn InonIn
at Bridgeport JAMES CLAhh' a r
T. Il. FERRELL, Sec'y.
Belmont Council, No. 81 Royal Select and
super Excellent Masters, meets on the Second
Tuesday night OF every month.
c. W. CARROLL, I. /. q. M.
+ d. BALY, Rec.
HOPE Commandery No. &c of Knights Temp
lars, meets On the first Tuesday night OF every
month. A. J. BAGGS, En- SoIn Loi
F. ID. BAILEY. Rec. marlHA
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Busiufss Cards.
NOTICE.

nR. s. y. WOOD having opened an ONCE In
~ Wheeling, announces 10 the public that he
will not be able to be at his office in 81. Clairs-
Vile all the time, bnt will visit 1t the hrst
Monday OF every month and stay one week
comm encing Monday. Sept. 5th- =
Ofice in Wheeling. No. ll56 Main-st, (up
stairs.l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

To DRY PLUMs.-Gather the plums
when not too ripe. Prick each one
with darning needle in several places.
Take half pound of sugar to each
pound of fruit. Melt the tugar with a
little water; skim 1t thoroughly; then
add the plums and boil the sugar for
half an hour. Lift out the plums and
boil the sugar for twenty minutes long
er, or until it candies, which you can
tell by taking up a small quantity in a
spoon and letting it drop until ii
threads out in strings; turn it over the
plums and put them to dry in q cool
oven, stirring them up every few miu-
utes. When candied put into boxes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19
Total expenditures ............... S13s, ,45S 54

In addition to the above there has been ex-
Penitentiary, State House, and two Asylums,
the sum of S429s 35. How much there are
outstanding unpaid bills, there is no means of
knowing. The above shows only what has
been paid at the State Treasury.
Among other bills paid during the current
year are the following, paid to "W. A. Shaw
6 Bro.," two sons of William Shaw, Director
Of the Penitentiary, living down in Clermont
for toIaanoa f,,=,,ichod tho rariSon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19
The Secret of the Man in the
Iron Mask.

Scribner's for july.
When General Cass was Minister t
France he became somewhat intimate
with the then King of the French
Louis Philippe. One evening when
they were alone, the General requested
permission to ask a question. ASK
what you please the King replied
Then queried the Minister, can your
Majesty tell me anything of the Man
in the Iron Mask p 'Ahn replied
Louis, somewhat amazed, yes, and
will tell you all 1 know about it.
When l returned from America, i'm
mediately upon seeing my cousin,
Count d. ArtOis, /, evincing the same
curiosity, asked him whether he could
tell me anything about the mystery.
Only this, replied the Count, 'Once in
rambling over the Tuileries, l found
myself in the apartments of the Queen,
Marie Antoinette. Parting the cur
tains which concealed me from her
eyes, / saw her on her knees before the
King. In mercy's name.' she said,
sire tell me who was the man in the
IRON Mask p Il cannot tell you,' an
swered Louis XVI, sternly. i learn
ed it from my predecessor, and can tell
it only to my successor. But this
will tell you, if you knew who he was,
you would be greatly disappointed at
the curiosity which he has exciteted.
EASY MANNERs.-Recent events
have called public attention to the init
mate relation of morals and maners. 1t
may be said that there is no greater
peril to morality than much that is
called merely free and easy manners.
Young meH, and even young women,
permit themselves a freedom and Ii
cense of manner which, having all the
aspect Of improperly, may very readi-
ly acquire its substance. Edward ad-
dresses Emily with loud and jesting
intimacy of tone and conduct, which
might be expected in the sailor saloons
of Water Street or Mapping, but which
is repulsive Odious in the drawing
room or among refined and gentle per-
sons. Edward and Emily weuId be
amazed to be told that they have not
the manners OF a gentleman or of a
lady, and have the air Of the demi-
monde. They think that they are es-
pecially CONNIE il faut, and that above
all Others they know what Is the rule
of high society. But they are merely
vulgar, and have the manners Of those
who are worse than merely vulgar.
Coarseness can not be gilded into re-
tinement. The young women who
suffers any thing that can be called
familiarity, although it fall short of ac-
tual indecorum, should reflect carefully.
Sir said a lady to a policeman who
took her elbow to pass her over the
street, 'if I wish you to touch me /
will ask yOu.' No woman Of high
sense Of personal dignity wishes any
man to lay his hand upon her thought
lessly or unnecessarily. Nor will such
woman permit any kind of rudeness
in the tone or manner of men.-Edi-
tors Easy Chair, In Harper's Magazine
for September.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19
obstacles of Mar riage.

Happy Relieffor Young Men from the effects
: of Errors and Abuse in early life. Manhood re-
stored. lmped1mentS TO marriage removal
New method OF u eatment. New and remarka-
BILE medies. Books and Circulars sent free,
in scale envelopes. Address, HOWARD AS
sOCIA ZION. 4l9 n. Ninth ST., Philadel phia,
Pa.-& Institution having a high reputation
forho rrab1e conduct and professional skill. -
eNy75-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-19

The farmers of Colorado are harvest.
ing one OF the best crops ever raised, in
spite OF the grasshoppers. The soil has
fairly bumped itself.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12

successful is5uo. as each batch was
showed into the stove, his brow grew
lighter, aud when the last yestigc Of
the stun' had gonG ont into the air IN
white smoke, he heayed deep Sigh
ofrelief and inwardly reJoiced that
the ceremony WAS over
The amount Of scrip and coupons
destroyed was something over one
hundred thousand dollars, included in
which was thesum Of So, 69i d redeem
ed by funding bonds Of the last issue.
Included in the scrip destroyed was
one piece for the sum Of ten dollars
issued March II, 1861, to W. W. Ben
nett, signed by "John NJ. Crockett,
Mayor Of the corporation Of the town
of Dallas,n and directed to w. L..
Murphy, Treasurer. twas endorsed
on September 7, 1867, by g..
w. Guess, Mayor of Dallas,
and on November 7, 1871, was
allowed by the City Council of Dallas
and approved By II. Ervay, Mayor,
when it was redeemed,
Several changes have taken place in
the Corporation town Of DallasN
since the issuance of that lutte certiIi
cate Of indebtedness, and its sight
doubtless brought back to many who
witnessed ii, the memory ola liberal
and economical administration Ofpub-
lie affairs, together with light taxation
and happy ignorance of occupation,
ad valorem and the thousand and one
other taXes,With which the people are
now cursed, Onicer5wero allowed liher-
al salaries for labor performed, and 40 /,
permitted to grow fat upon cxorbitant
fees aud perqlisiIes, and the promises
tO-pay of the town were not so many
written evidences Of the inCapNcity, to
use no harsher term, of those into
whose hands were committed her in
terests. But the wheel of time brought
these changes in its revolution it may
bring another, and for the better. Let
Us hope so.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12
THE DALLAS BLOOD STOCK ASS0ClA-
TON.
Grand state Tournament and Agricul.
turaI Exposition, August Iith, 1875.

rhe most brilliant display of Gallant
knights ever seen in the State, and mounted
on the most splendid collection OF BlOoded
Horses even before exhibited in Texas. The
Prizes to be competed for are the most valu-
able ever offered in this country on such oc-
casions. An unsurpassed exhibition OF thor
ough-bred and trotting horses-double and
single harness, and saddle horses. Inc best
display of Workmanship by ladies and gem
tlemcn. Premiums will be given for the best
display OF Wheat, Corn, Oats, Cotton, and
all other agricultural products. Also for the
best span Of mules used exclusively for farm
ing purposes. There will be magnificent
band in attendance. The Dallas Blood stock
Association Will spare no pains in admins.
tering TO the wants Of tholr guests on this
occasion, and confidently expect that IL viii
be the largest gathering of the people yet
witnessed in North Texas.
There will he presented to the best drilled
company In Dallas, u magnificent silk flag.
A. WADE, W. MILLER,
Secretary. President,
MISUNDERSTANDING
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12
THE MUNICIPAL MILL.
What Kind Of Grlst VAS Turned out
Yesterday, md the Amount
Of Toll Taken.

In direct contradistinction TO the
mills of the gods, which are reported
to grind slow but to do the work ex-
ceeding well, our municipal corn-and,
cob crusher is equal to n run of eight
pair of the best French bur stones and
as to thoroughncss of work, the jolly
miller in charge challenges the world
No old-fashioned water-power uses he,
but Keely motor, and the way the
bran flies when he throws the
machine into gear would make one
wish thathe lived in Waxahachie. So
at least thought
John Hogg, who, having declared
the occupation tax unconstitutional,
positively refused TO listen to anything
the taX-c0llector might have had to
say on the matter. lie went so far as
to say that II was worse than the hide
ordinance, which any one will admit
was very aggravatlng to II city officer,
and Mr.. Hoeg, despite his hogging,
was yanked into the mill. Into the
hopper he went, groan and out he
come through the spout, with toll talk
en- out of him to the extent of five dol
lars and costs.
:. And Mr.. Bluhm, with contuntacy
not often Witnessed, and no doubt
prompted by the extreme heat, also
kicked like n long-horn against the
same tax. Pay? no sir he'd Bluhm
like morning glory in tho darkest
cell of the calaboose for year before
he'd stand II. AS tho toll had been
established on Hagg's grist, no rebate
could be allowed, and five dollars aud
cost were scooped out of Mr.. Bluhm.
a couple of sacks OF damaged grain,
labelled, respectively, VIM, Burgess
and Jack Tennison, followed Bluhm,
come out of the spout smiling, were
olassed "ship-stuii,n and stored in the
calaboose in default of charges--three
dollars and costs
The rattle of the machinery was
hushed, the weary miller brushed the
flour of his hat; and told the Marshal
to close up the establishment until
Thursday morning.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12
Tue GRANGE.


The State Grange of the Order OF
Patrons of liusbandry, assemblies in
this city on Tuesday, the 18th instant.
1t is expected that the meeting will be
a most important one, ms questions of
considerable interest will be brought
forward, not the least interesting of
which viii DO the erection of cotton,
and Touring mills adequate TO meet
the demands Of the great and
prosperous organization providing
means looking toward direct trade
with the manufacturers of both
Europe and America; the establish
ment of agencies to purchase machin-
cry, seed, farming implements, etc.
1t is expected that every subordinate
lodge will be represented, and that not
less than three or four hundred dele
gates will be present. The authorities
have granted permission to hold the
proceedings in the west room Of the
Court House, which is ample and will
afford every convenience aud facility.
Inquiries have been made into the
amount of room that could he obtained
IN the various boarding houses in the
city, and it IL found to be inadequate
to the accommodation OF so large q
body. 1t may be that some were not
visited if so, and there are any that
eau accommodate few boarders, they
will confer II favor by calling on Col
onel John NJ. Crockett, ut the Grange
Agency, northeast corner Of the Public
Square, and leaving their address.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12
LOST BOY WANTED.
MIR. KID. LandvOIgi, OF Memphis, De.
sires 10 Know the Whereabouts
or Willie Powell.

The annexed letter is published with
the hope that 1t may reach the eye of
the lad inquired for, or of some one
who may know of his whereabouts
MEMPHIS, .rRNN,, August q, 1875.
j. H. Barkley, ESQ, Dallas, Texas:
DEAR SIR-Through the kindness of
Mr.. John Shroyer, you were referred
to me as probably the best source to
gain desired information. On the 18th
OF S3se, ultimo, boy named Willie
Powell, disappeared from Dallas,
where he was attending school since
then nothing has been heard of him,
Hi age is fourteen, thick set, light hair
and complexion. From information,
there is no doubt that he has been
persuaded of by some one in the
county. Your extensive acquaintance
throughout the county gives us hone
that, through you or your deputies, his
whereabouts may be ascertained. His
widowed mother resides in Memphis.
and is sorely distressed, and has no
means to employ in his search. II you
can aid her by advice or inquiry
through your acquaintance, do so, and
blessings will fall upon you, If prayers
are answered.
ANY advice as to what steps could he
taken would be gratefully received.
Yours, etc.,
ED. LANDvoIGT,
Ledger Office, Memphis, Tennessee,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12

best establish u claim to be coneId-
cred portion Of the best farm
ing country the sun ever shone
upon. Bring wheat, corn, cotton,
oats, fruits, roots, bring any
and everything that will assist in con-
vncing the large number of strangers
from abroad that our claims to superb
GRITTY in the production Of these arti
cles are not baseess. There will be no
lack Of room for a favorable display OF
all the agricultural products that may
be presented for exhibition, rs the
Blood Horse Association has made
every needful preparation to that end,
the grounds and buildings at the course
having Oeen in the hands of II gang of
renovatOrs for week past. The en-
tries of knights for the tournament
have not yet been made public, but
enough is known to say that the cXcr-
cises in that line will be Of surprising
interest. Though the affair has not
been advertised as fully as was desr-
able, yet the knowledge that Sat
urdny next was to be "a big
day in Dallas" has been
spread abroad to an extent that will
bring together the people from all
parts Of the State. The only auxiliary
needed is "good day and good track"
as turfmen say, aud with this success
is certain.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12

Colonel Jim Hurt, of Grayson
county, eX-eandIdate for the &. g., is
among the prominent visiting attor'
neys attending our District Court
"A certain light-haired attorney Of
this city appears 10 be somewhat dis
Outraged at the prospect of papa's re-
fusal. Parents, be kind to the young
The hotels ARE making prepare
tons to handsomely house and feed
the grangers next week. Already ten
rooms have been engaged of mine
host Lloyd, of the st, Charles.
Prudent people ARE they who will
lay by store of this warm weather
until next winter, rs wood and over
coats will be high and not easy to he
come at by the butterflies Of to-day.
Colonel Hibbler advertises u car
load of peaches for sale. Dealers and
families can secure all they desire ut
moderate prices, rs the entire lot must
be closed out Immediately.
Letters have been received in this
city from several delegates elect
to the Constitutional Convention,
iavorng Hon. John Henry Brown,
Of this city, for President Of that
body.
Candidates are already sprlnging
up. Should the season continue favor
able, the chances are that by the time
the G. G. gets through with its labors,
they'll be as thick as mush in Il three
cent boarding house.
The right-oi-way question has
sprung into new life through the intro
duction OF the amendatory ordinance
in the City Council, Tuesday evening.
Like true Americans, let nothing be
done until few indignation meetings
are held.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-08-12

AS considerable difference of opin-
ion exists as TO the amount received
by our city officials in the way of per.
quisites, would it not be an excellent
idea for the Mayor to prepare each
month, for publication, the number OF
persons tried before him, the amount
received in fines, fees, etc? There is Il
growing feeling that the officers are
much more benefited by the Mayors
Court than Is either the finances of the
city, or the cause of morality, for
which, in II smeasure, courts Of justice
are organized and maintained, TIM
HERALD will cheerfully publish any
report of the kind, monthly orweekly
free of charge to the city.
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DALLAS. InlN q lS1h

DALLAS, July 9, 1875.
To the citizens and public generally:
l feel III sense of duty of mine to make
known to the public, for their benefit, that |
nave been afflicted with rheumatism and
rheumatic govt for several years, and for the
last six months nave been confined to my
bed more than half the time by the above
diseases was induced by friends to try Dr..
Colcman's Electro Napor and Medicated
Baths, ana though having no fath in them
they have effected permanent cure of my
rheumatism and rheumatic govt. Yours re-
specially, j. DUANE.
julylidlm N''