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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
Utilizing the Grasshepper.

Professor Thomas Taylor, Microscop-
ist of the Department of Agriculture
and the inventor Of the plan for util-
izing the grasshOppers that annually
infest portions of some of the Western
States and Territories, is sanguine of
the immediate success OF his invention.
which by the way is not patented. He
has sutjectedquantitiesO Oi grassh0ppers
10 the most searching microscopic and
chemical analysis and found them rich
i'm oil, and by the iodine test highly nj
trOgenous., After extracting the oil by
either of several processes, the residue
can be converted into Il rich fertilizer,
worth in the market from thirty to fifty
dollars per ton. Or IL can be used in
the nanufacture of Prussian blue and in
gold and silver plating. In cases where
it is not practicable to use the residue
in the manufacture Of chemicals or fer
tilizers it can be purified and mixed
with corn meal and made into nutri.
tiOus article of food, highly Ielisiied by
the Indians-eQuai to pemmican OF
Arctic Commerce; and in this way be
useful in solving the Indian question,
or rather the question OF feeding them
economically.
OilCe TIE udyS VI Tie ublaOnS uO
one has until now proposed any practi-
cable method of utilizing grasshoppers
that in some regions darken tine atmOs-
phere as far as the eye can reach and
can he must easily and cheaply gather
ed by the hundreds Of tons. No one
has, so far as can find, even thought
of making chemical analysis of the in.
sect until Professor Taylor took the
matter in hand, and demonstrated that
what has been considered for thousands
of years az terrible curse is really
source of incAlculable wealth.
While the battle fields of the Old
World have been ransacked for bones
and the Peruvian guano islands nearly
the vast fields OF the trans
Missouri region covered at times with
a richer fertilizer, more valuable than
gold, have been wholly untouched and
the insects left To ravage the country.
Mr.. Taylor has shown conelusiveiy that
the grasshopper can be made source
Of national wealth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

THE negro minister who murdered his wifi,
at Georgetown, Delaware, few weeks ago
was discovered yesterday in the loft of thu
Westinghouse where he had secreted himself
after the commission of the crime. The guilty
wretch had An experience that the most hard
ened criminal might shrink from with terror
He was the unwilling auditor of the funeral
sermon-of his murdered wife, and what he
suffered during the ordeal may only be imsg
ined. Description is out of the question.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The croakers are calling to remebrance the
fact that fifty years ago there was winter all
the year round in Massachusetts, and Decem-
Der was as pleasant as May. Snow, in that
year, persisted in falling in July
and August. 1t is thought that the same thing
might be repeated this summer. But, patience!
There is still time for the thermometer to run
up, even in the Northern States, to one hun
dred degrees in the shade, and possibility of
having summer so hot as to call forth long
ing for the return of winter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
Reduction Of Interest.

We sometimes read in the Democratic or
Liberal journals labored efforts to prove that
the Republican reduction of the national debt
is merely nominal and made to appear from
in the regular debt statements. But there is
one argument on this subject that speaks for
itself, and here it is in statement of the prin-
cipal and interest of the debt since June 30, '67
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
Building Association Loans.

A decision in the City Court of Balti-
more on the subject of Building Asso-
citation loans, is reported in special to
the Cincinnati Enquirer, which, il sus-
tanned, will neeessitate change in the
organization of the Building AssOeia-
tions of that State, and those of other
States which have usury laws on their
statute books. .a
1t is in Lrief. that where Building
Association takes back its stock, and
makes loan to the full amount of said
stock, and tukes a mortgage to secure
the loan, but instead of paying the full
amount of the loan makes deductions
therefrOm, and yet requires interest on
the full amount stated i'm the mortgage,
and in the weekly dues collects more
than legal interest, (six per cent. tor
the period stated in the mortgage the
the mortgager can recover back all
paid over and above the amount actu-
ally loaned 10 him and six per cent. in
terest. The decision was rendered in
the case of Ridgeway vs. the Baltimore
Permanent Building and Land Society,
and the Judge said the question was
whether Ridgeway could be consider
ed II member of the Suciety, entitled to
share in the profits, or was simply
borrower at an usuriOus rate of inter-
est. He Joined the Society to get the
loan. and then, divesting himself of his
stock, he Was still compelled to pay his
weekly dues as a member, in addition
to interest ON the loan and fines that
might be imposed on him as member.
Judge Brown, Of the court above men,
toned, held that the whole arrange
Inent was a contrivance to give the ap-
pearsrce of legality to loans on mort
gage made at usurious interest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
BELMONT CHRONICLE.
ST. GAINESVILLE. OHIO.
THURSDAY, MAY 13. 1875.

THE pistol taken from the British Major
Pitcairn at Lexington, from one of which the
first shot of the. Revolution Was fired, are in
the possession of the grandson of Gen. Isreal
Putnam, and were exhibited at Lexington on
the 18th of April They were given to Gen
Putnam when he joined the army at Cam
bridge, and they were used by him during the
Revolutionary war. Pitca irn was killed at
the battle of Bunker Hill
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
A Boys Plot 70 XIII His Parents.
BOOnville correspondent

"A 0OOQVub COkEc1POnoSub va eAc
Sedalis (Mo.) Democrat tells the follow
ing remarkable story: "Mr. Pomeroy
Beeding, son of Mr.. E. L. Beeding,
living In Cambridge, Mo-, was detect
ed, last Wednesday, In an attempt to
murder his father, mother and brother
in-law. Mr.. Beeding Is enc Of the
wealthiest and most popular men In
the State, and, being desirous of CIV
ing his son q good education, sent him
to Fayette, No., q small place, where
he thought he would not get the oppor-
tunity Of practicing his accustomed
rascaiity. After Pomeroy hsd been
there for q few weeks, his father went
to visit him and found he had gotten
deeply In debt and was engaged TO be
married to o young lady who had
broken an engagement for this purpose.
Mr.. Beeding, thinking this was .he
wrong life for O sch0ol-boy to lead,
took him home. The boy wished to
marry. but he had no money, Was not
of age, and had no means Of getting
any, 40 he decided to kill his father.
mother and brother-in-law, who consti-
tuted the family. To do this he tried
to get Mr.. Stanton, q man OF not the
best standing, to Assist him. He told
Mr.. Stanton he would give him II $40
for the Job, saying that he could get
man In st. Louis to do 1t for $500, but
was afraid the st. Louis man would
kill the wrong persons. Mr.. Stanton
told Pomeroy to meet him In q log
house on q certain night, and they
would proceed from there to commit
the deed.
"Mr. Stanton had no idea Of keeping
his promise, but told Mr. Beeding oil
his sons designs. Thinking that the
father would not believe him, MI.
Stanton got two men to accompany
him to the log house rs witnesses
After they arrived there Pomeroy
commenced telling Stanton the details
of the work. just then the mea from
underneath csme In, grabbed him and
took him to his father.
"Mr. Beeding had him horse whip
ned. gave him . draft for hfty dollars,
and discharded him. Pomeroy went
to Glasgow, got his drait paid, sent for
his trunk, and went to Sc. Louis, since
which tune nothing hes been heard OF
him."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The worknen on The Valley Rail-
road at Rocky Hill, Conn.,, unearthed
a skeleton which Is supposed to be
that of negro owned by Mr.. Bound.
ikee in 1764, who. being offended at
his master, went into the garret and
sitting upon half-barrel Of powdtr
struck fire into it with flint and stral,
and was blown up with the house, his
body being buried where 1t fell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Congressman Bill King arrived home
at Minneapolis Saturday, and was
greeted by full publication Of his testi-
mOny before the Congressional COM
mittee in February, 1873, when he
swore positively or Indirectly from tho
Pacific Mail company, on which testi-
mony the charge of perjury sgainst
him in Washington is based.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

a pedestrian passiug along MacOmb
street, San Francisco, saw father
drunk, being LED along by u ragged son,
and he felt so mad that he exclaimed.
"See here, you debased sot, II you had
n spark of manhood In your rum-burn-
ed soul, you would not make such u
public spectacle as this ~ "Mizzer,"
replied the mar, reaching out his hand
to shake, "pizzer, I've been drunk
ard f'r thirty -four years, and zhese are
the fust kind words zhever spoken to
me! Gimme hand, mizzer-I'm going
to reform right away"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

A fierce storm OF wind and rain pre-.
vailed over porfions sof Kentucky,
Tennessee and Georgia Saturday.
Houses were uaroofed, trees uprooted,
aud great damage done.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Reports from all parts of Kansas say
that the prospects for crops Of ali kinds
were never better. There Is consider-
able Matching of young grasshopPers In
some localities, but the cool rains are
killing them about as fast rs they ap-
pear. The acreage of wheat in the
State Is much larger than last year,
and, all things considered, the agricul-
tural outlook In Kansas Is more encour-
aging than 1t has been for the past three
years. -.,... ...,.i b. .-..lf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The daughter Of NJ. Kslting, at Pen
insula, three miles from Ssndusky,
while drawing water from well
Thursday, fell In head first and drown.
ed. She was in the water an hour be-
fore found. She was sixteen years old.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Vice President Wilson arrived at
Lexington, KY, Saturday evening,
and was given q reception at General
William Preston's. .-..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The Somervillle. (Tenn.) Fdtc a esti-
mates the loss of horses and mules In
that county, Fayette, from buffalo
gnats, from last Friday night till Mon
day, at from three to five hundred
head
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The Cincinnati Coal and Coke Com
pany's miners at Steubenville resumed
work Friday morning at the old price.
The Ohio and Pennsylsan Company's
miners still stand out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
MASONIC DIRECTORY, 1874.

Belmont Lodge, No. l6. F. & A. NJ. meets ev-
cry Wednesday night on or preceding the full
III ICON. ID. H. BOMOA hNEh, W. NJ.
+. IL. FERRE-L, Sec'y.
ST. Clairsvilie Chapter. No. IL Royal Arch
seasons, meet. 81 Friday night each month 81
St. Clairsviii- and the LIST Friday each month
81 Bridgeport JAMES CLARK, H. +.
T. H. FzRRELL, Secy.
Belmont CounrII, No. 81 Royal Select and
super Excellent Masters, meets on the second
Tuesday night OF eV-ly month.
W. CARROLL, T, ]. q. h.
F d. BAILY, lee.
Hope Commandery No. 26 OF knights Temp
lars, meets IN tie first Tuesday night OF ever:
month, a. ]. BA GGS, EN- Com
F. d. BAILEY. Rec. marlHA
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The Tin Plate mill Of Wellsville has
been sold for debt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Carl Schurz and family sailed for Eu-
rope Thursday. .a.s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
Decaying Religions.

Turning to the various religions, the
professor compared those which had
with those which had not the mission
ary spirit. The former we're alive, the
latter were dying or dead. The religion
of Zoroaster, the religion of Cyrus. Dari-
US, Xerxes, the religion which but for
Marathon and Salamis might have be-
come the religion of the civilized
world, was now professed by only 10O,-
900 souls, and other century would
probably exhaust the remnant of those
who still wOrshipped the wise spirit
AburaruaZda. The Jews were about
thirty times the number of the Parsees,
and would probably never increase,
though they might not soon vanish.
Brahmanism was still prefessed by
ITO, ,OO0, 900 souls, but 1t was dead, be-,
cause 1t could not stand the light of
day. The worship of silva and Vishnu
was more barbarous than the worship
of Jupiter, Apollo and Minerva. 1t
might live on, but when religion had
ceased to produce prophets, champions
and martyrs, it was virtually dead. 1t
was true that the goddess Kali, with
her necklace of human heads, her dis
heveled hair, her protruded tongue
and blood-stained girdle, was still, in
the broad daylight Of the nineteeth
century, carried through the streets of
her own city-Calcutta. But ask any
HindoO who can read and write and
think, whether these were the gods he
believed in, and he would smile at
your credulity. The decisive battle
for the dominion of the world would
have to be fought out between The
three missionary religions-Buddhism,
Mohammedanism and Christianity.
The number of Christians was double
the number of Mohammedans, but
Buddhism still occupied the first place
in the religious census of mankind.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13


The Grand Army of the Republic at
Chicago, anxious to wipe out old
grudges, invited several Confederate
officers to unite with them in grand
reunion on the 18th, 18th and 14th of
May. Among the rest Beauregard wa s
proposed as guest; but.inasmuch as
there was good deal Of discussion ever
the propriety OF inviting that blood
hound, he has addressed letter to the
Governor of Tennessee, in which he
enters into long defense of himself
from the charge that he favored the
massacre of the Union soldiers captured
by the rebels. He claimed, in this let
ter, three things induced him to re-
commend these wholesale murders /:
The refusal of the Federal Government
for time 10 recognize captive rebels as
prisoners of war, the 'emaciated cOndi-
tion' If returned rebel prisoners, and
the vandalism of Sherman in Geor-
gia. The Philadelphia Bulletin, how
ever, exposes the falsehood of this pre-
tence. 1t says:
"The truth Is that Beauregard urged
this policy chiefly because Mr.. Lincoln
proposed to efnancipate the slaves.
The following letter was sent to u
member of the rebel Congress ut Rich
,nond just after the publication by the
President of the preliminary proclama-
tiOn respecting the slaves:
"CHARLEsrON, S. c., Oct. l3, 1862.
Hon. Vim. Z. Miles, Richmond Va
Has the bill for the execution of AbOli-
tion prisoners after January next been
passed? Do 1t, and England will be
stirred into action. 1t is high time to
proclaim the black flag after that peri
cd. Let the execution be with the
garrote.
[Slgned,] 'G. II. BEAUREGARD.'
1.-THE author of such u letter, no mat
ter who he is, deserves eternal infamy.
1t cannot be apOlogized for. 1t stands
In history rs naked plea for return
to methods Of warfare which have been
abandoned by all but the lowest races
o. savages; and coming from an officer
who held high rank in.the Confederate
service, it did much to justify the npin-
lon held by Northern people that the
Southerners were disposed to conduct
the contest with ferOcity which was in
violation of the rules of civilized war
fare. The time may have come now
to shuke hands across the bloody
chasfii, but no honest Federal soldier
will desire to fraternize with the man
who tried to introduce assassination 0i
unarmed prisoners as feature Of the
conflict"
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
LOCAL LAcoN1cs.

Tomorrow, being Christmas, no paper
will be issued from this office.
The churches will favor the little folks
with Christmas trees this evening.
Mercury 80 above zero at Z a. m. and 2s
above at noon. Symptoms of a blizzard.
Joseph Mc1lvena, Of Clay county, has
our thanks for cheerful look root Of horse.
radish.
Despite the storm, Christmas trade is
lively o.day, the various stores where holi-
day goods are kept being throngcd with
purchasers.
Superintendent, Cross has moved his Office
into N1orrison's block, where he is now
ready to attend 20 all matters pertaining to
Dakota immigration.
The glorious OLD holiday season is with
US again and in every Christian home can
be heard the note of preparation for the
festivities Of the Christmas festival The
printers home will be a Christmas temple
tomorrow, where the printer will preside
in person; thus necessitating the suspension
Of our daily ISSUE
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
The Dakota southcrn's Reply 10 the
peonie Of YauktOn

Sioux Clrf, Iowa, Dec. 10Th, 1878.
MR. A. W. nowAkD, Postmaster, Yapkton. D.. H.
DEAR S1R:-l received your favor of The
1tth inst, enclosing petition of citizens of
Yankton, requesting an earlier arrival Of
our passenger train.
/ have carefully looked the matter over
and find that it would be impossible for us
to make the change desired by your people.
We cannot safely increase speed of pas.
senger train during winter, our track not
being in condition TO warrant. it, and eav-
ing Yankton as we do Mt s o'clock a. m,
brings our train into Sioux City at 12 III.
Then the work we are compelled TO do
daily in the Sioux City yard with passenger
engine requires all its time here ana often
more, we not having switch engine, but
we will do our utmost to have our train ar
rive on time at your place hereafter, 1t
would offered me pleasure were. it in my
powet to grant the request made by your
citizens, and.1 shall always do my utmos,
to please and accommodate them in every
manner possible. When spring and fine
weather comes. we will promise increase. Of
speed for passenger train.
Very Respectfully Yours,
J.S. MEcKLING,
General Supt d. s. r. r.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
Personal.

NJ: NJ, Farmer and wife returned from
thd cast last night
G, S. and Fred Jackman, of Jancsville,
Wisconsin, arrived last night and registered
at the st. Charles. The latter has gone up
jim river to engage in the stock business.
II. G. Barr, formerly assistant cashier in
the First National bank Of Yankton, but
now engaged in "a leading mercantile house
in Chicago, is paying a holiday visitto his
old friends in this-city.
:; ST. CnARLEs:--Jno. Newton, San Fran
cisco; B E Allison, Cedar Falls; George G
Davis. Texas; c S Jackman, F t Jackman,
GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin; Billie Smith, Mount
Vernon; c G Willie, Rock Rapids, NJ +
Ncwhousc, Des Moines. A B Fuller, Blair,
Neb; Mrs Springer, Council Bluffs,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
Monday Nieht.'s Disc u..ion.

The question of the uniform taxation of
church property will draw the attention of
six of the best speakers in the Literary
Society next Monday evening. 1t is being
debated now in places OF business by Duets
and squads Of the young men, and promises
to spread throughout the city. The con-
centrated result OF all this intense thought
will shine in speeches Of 10 minutes Mon.
day night Go and get some true enlight-
ment,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
LADIES cLoAKs, GENTS OVER.
COATS, the very articles for Christmas
gifts, S. Eiseman s. Cos. p 2O7- I'd
A Card from Joe Emmer.on.

The Dakota Herald in its last issue makes
personal attack upon me, and endeavors
in Its peculiar way to bring me into ridcule
thus laying the foundation for another
Taylor Libel Suit" An impediment in
my speech, caused by shot in the neck at
Shiloh, furnishes the Herald with capital
Tor amusement, thought can hardly believe
that its readers will appreciate the lame ef-
tort or attempt to be funny Reason, iudg.
ment and common sense dictate that
should let the slur pass and the cur alone,
but there is such thing as answering a
fool according 10 his folly" and fighting
the devil with fire.
1t is true have been soldier and if l
cannot boast of anything else, am proud
TO say that as an adopted citizen of the
United States, have fought amid the sui.
phur smoke, along the red battle line, in
the very jaws of hell, for the -gemmed
flag of the Union. the bravest the sun ever
shone upon, and the proudest emblem OF
freedom ever kissed by the pure, free air OF
Heaven. Bobby Burns has we'll said:
The brave poor soldier meier desplsc,
Nor count him as stranger.
| For he's his country's stay,
| In the day and hour of DANGER
The Herald throws out an insinuatior
about my occasional intemperance, and a,
the same time heaps oppropium upor
Madame De Geers temperance. How con.
sistcnt! Bud" may have been coerced in
to abstenious habits since his rng-money
ana soft money doctrine have been absorbed
by matri-money, butI am informed that a,
one time in his /chequered career he be-
strobe one of Uncle Sans cavalry mares
as bold dragoon. Recently he mounts
the Pegasus of another breed and Mrs. DE-
Geer feels the keen thrus,s of his ,rcnchan,
quill sharp and cutting as stuffed club.
am aware of the fact that but one per
lect man ever lived, and he never edited {
democratic newspaper In our iourrc,
through life, We can scarcely afford, in view
OF our own, impcrfections and fallen ma
!. lures, to pause and amuse ourselves will
the infirmitics and foibles Of our poor
weak, fellow mertals' who are cr,umblin,
back to the dust and disappearing like snow
takes swallowed up in the waves Of
mighty river.
In conclusion leave the editors Of th,
heralo TO the public exccutioncr" as Lore
balcanass said to Benedict Arnold.
JOSEPH EMM ERsoN,
Of EmmcrYonvillc, Notary Public, by hi
attorney In fact.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
observation-disclosures

We are manufacturing the best fitting
suits for gentlemen ofsany establishment in
the west. Our.stock ofcloths for this tfade
embrace thesvery finest goods made; our
assortment embraces tho best and latest
styles, and our prices are. always reason
able, s. EIsEMAN$ & Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
Notice to Tax Payers.

hereby give,d due notice that the county
taxes for. the year 1915, are in my hands for
collection. Taxes are due December 1st,
and become DELINQUENT by the first of
March following.
f, ScHNAuBER,
wJSNd2O3tf County Treasurer
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
Thc Advnn,,ccx n.tcro,,

Topersons purchasing their holiday a nd
winter supplies Of S. Eiscman s. Co..
The largest stock, E
: The greatest variety.
The very best goods,
The very latest styles,
The lowest possible prices.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24

FINELAcE is also very appropriate
article for man to give his wife or his in
tended on Christmas day. Eiseman has
the best. 207.2d
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
GIFT HOOKS. GIFT noox.,

The finest collection of tllt t.s, ancient
and modern writer's, in clee.n, STYLES. all
Mills e. Purdy's. ~
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-24
NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Dakota and Northwestern ruilroad
company. will be held in the city of Yank.
ton, D. T., on Monday, the Sd day Of Janu.
a1y. 1876. at ten O'clock a. m, at the office
of Gen. VIM. Tripp ia. POTTER,
2207d3d Secretary.