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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14
POETRY.
His Share and Mine.

He went from me so softly and soon;
His sweet hands rest at morning and at noon;
The only task God gave them was TO hold
A few faint rose buds-an1 be white and cold.
His share of flowers he took with him away;
No more will blossom here so fair as they.
Bis share of thorns he left-and, if they tear
My hands instead of his, do not care.
His sweet eyes were so clear and lovely, but
To look into the worlds wild light and shut.
Down in the dust they have their share OF
sleep;
Their share of tears is left for me TO weep.
His sweet mouth and its share of kisses-0h
What love, what anguish, will he ever know
His share of thirst, and murmuring, and
l1>oan,
And cries unsatis6ed, shall be my own.
He had his share of summer. Bird and dew
Were here with him-with him they vanished
too.
His share of dying leaves and rains, and frost.
l take, with every dreary thing be lost.
The phantom of cloud he did not see
For evermore shall overshadow me.
He, in his turn, with small, still snowy feet,
Touched the Dim Path, and made its Twi.
light sweet.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14
The Secret Of the New Electric
Light.

The Scientific American gives its at =
tention to Mr.. Edison's discovery in
electric lightning, and presents to the
public some idea of its precise nature.
1t is based, Ut says, 'on the we'll known
fact that a wire may he heated by an
electric current, the basis of many at
tempts to accomplish what Mr.. Edison
claims to have done. The reader NAV
have seen the gas jets of the dome Of
the Capital at Washingt ton lighted nv
similar means. Over each burner is
placed a coil of platinum wire, which
when heated by the electric current,
ignites the gas. Mr.. Edison uses the
coil itself as the source Of light, the cur.
rent sent through 1t being strong
enough to make the coil white hot nr
self luminous. The difficulty iD b.
overcome at this point vas the liabil
ity of the wire to fuse and spoil the
light; difficulty which Mr.. Edison
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14
Choice Savings.
By Matthew Henry, the learned English
Biblical Commentator.

By Matthew Henry, the learned English
Biblical Commentator.
Events are not determined by the
wheel of fortune, which Is blind, but
by the wheels of Providence, which
are full of eyes.
l reckon him Christian indeed that
is neither ashamed of the gospel nor q
shame to it.
Nature is content with little, grace
with less, but lust with nothing.
Gods presence with q man In his
house, though it be but cottage, makes
that house both castle and palace.
Length of days is wisdom's right
hand blessing, typical Of eternal life;
but it is in her left hand that are riches
and honor.
1t is good to be early at our devo-
tions. The morning is as good friend
to the graces as it is to the masses.
We ought to know the scriptures as
the physician does his dispensatory, the
lawyer his books of reports, and the
sailor his charts and compass.
Gods laws were never designed TO be
like cobwebs, which catch the little
flies, but suffer the large ones to break
through.
Venture not into the company oil
those that are infected with the plague,
no, not though thou think thyseli
guarded with an antidOte.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14
Man and y oman.

Mrs. Roberts, in the Washington
Capital, remarks: Marrying a man to
reform him is like being measured for
an um mbrella. 1t may or may not be
satisfactory; but you might as we'll try
to make politician honest as to talk
to woman who loves a man. No
matter how worthless he may be, she
will brave everything for him; and l
wouldn't give snap for ber II she
didn't. Not long since, on the avenue,
l saw man, respectable looking, in
helpless state OF intOXication, and q
policeman on each side of him taking
him to the station house; behind him
was his wife, young, nice-looking,
and well dressed woman. She paid
no attention to the rabble following, or
the wondering looks of the passers-by,
but stuck by him, trying TO pacify and
quiet him. l could not help thinking
how little man would stand by a wo
man. Man is of the 'nobler' sex and a
superior being; but he will get wo-
man in trouble, and then leave her to
get out the best way she can.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14
Hail, FlaPjack.

My flapjack It's of thee
Thou that agreest with me
OF thee | sing
Thou that with pork art fried,
Then butter on one side,
With ample syrup thick applied
Thou luscious thing
Oh savory morsel mine
What taste is like to thine,
Well buttered one ?
l love to watch thee fry,
To see the cook toss you on high,
And stick with fork to try
If thou art done!
r Boston Times,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14

Are the most eff
ective and congo
nial purgative ever
discovered. They
are mild, but ef-
fectual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation,
they are still the
most thorough and
eearchipo ootb,r
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14

A SUIT before a California Court is
brought to determine the value of a
Chinaman's queue. He was sent to
the San Francisco jail for brief term,
and according to prison discipline his
head was shaved and he lost his cher
ished pigtail. Ho All Kow has broug ht
suit for damages, claiming the sum OF
$40, 900 from the Sheriff in remunera-
ton tor the ravished lock. The learn
ed counsel for the plaintiff set forth
sit is the custom of all ,Cninaman to
wear their hair braided into a queue,
and that to cut it off is mutilation; that
il is custom of ancient and honorable
origin, and deprivation of the same is
considered disgrace, according to the
religious belief of the Chinese, who
think that it's loss is attended with
great suffering and misfortune after
DEATH" Tne defence is that HO All
KoW WAS treated in the shaving of his
head precisely as any other prisoner
would have been; and the Sheriff s
counsel further pleaded that the Court
had nothing to do with the religious
faith of the Chinese when it came into
conflict with the laws and lawful regu-
lations of this country. The Court has
not yet decided the case, so that the
Celestials remain in doubt as to the
value of their topknot adornment in
the United States,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14


tic medicine that can be employed: cleans
ing the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood. In small doses of one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter of century, and have
obtained worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs of the
body, and are so composed that obstruc-
tons within their range can rarely with
stand or evade them. Not only do they
cure the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baffied the best of
human skill. While they produce power
full effects, they are, at the same time, the
safest and best physic for children. By
their aPerient action they grippe much less
than the common purgatives, and never
give pain when the bowels are not infamed.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing it
from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomel
nor any deleterious drug, these Pills may
be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar-coating preserves them ever fresh,
and makes them pleasant to take; while
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. c. AVER & co., Lowell, Mass,
NJ, Practical and Analytical Chemists,
5OLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-14
OLD,
TRIED,
TRUE.
People are getting aequainted-snd those whs
are not ought to be-with the wonderful meE4ssoN
that great American Remedy, the
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

This iiniment very naturally originated In Amert
ca, where Nature provides In her laboratory such
surprising antidotes for the maladies Of her chiL
drsn. Its fame has been spreading for years.
until now It encircles the habitable globe.
Ths Mexican Mustang Lniment Is o matches
remedy for all external ailments OF man and beast
To stock owners and farmers it is Invaluable
4 single bottle oftaa saves q human life or r.
stores the usefulness Of an excellent horss, OF.
COW, or sheep
Il cures footrot, hoof-an, hollow horn, grub
screw-worm, shoulder-rot, mango, the bites and
stings OF poisonous reptiles and insects,
such drawback to stock breeding and bash LIE
It cures every external trouble OF horses. such
as lameness, scratches, swinny, sDrsins, foundsS
wind gall, ring bone, etc. etc
The Mexican Mustang Liniment Is the quickest
cure IN the world for accidents occurring In the
family, In the absence OF . physician. such -
burns, scalds, sprans, cuts. etc, and for rheunaa
ts-n and stiffness engcndered BY sxposura Par
ticularfy valuable TO Miners
II Is the cheapest remedy IN the world, for =
penetrstss the muscle to the bone. and . single
application Is generally sufacient to cure
Mexican Mustang Lininent Is pus up In three
sizes OF bottles, the larger ones being properties
ately much the cheapest Sold everywhersS :.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-03-06
Rates of Advertising.
Life.

Life is rose, brier-burdened, yet sweet
Blooming day,
Flioging its perfume like perfume to meet
Wind blown away.
Leaf after leaf spreads its blush to theAif,
Kissed by the sun.
Deeper-hued growing as joy makes 1t fair
Loves guerdon won.
Leaf after leaf shrinks up from the heart
Leaving it bare
Color and fragrance and joy all depart
None left to care
Nay, the Divine in it fingers there still
Gods care in all.
Rose-leaves but drop at the beck of His will
Fetters which thrall.
Up from its trammels the freed spirit wings.
Higher to soar
Altar immortal, pure essence filings
Sweet evermore
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-03-06

In his mouth was an opium pipe-which was
why
He leered at us so with drunken-'ke eye
They had shaved of his eyebrows, and tackled
on a cue,
They had painted his face of a coppery hue,
And rugged him all up in heathenish suit,
Then softly departed, each man with his
"loot."
Yes, every galoot,
And All Sin, to boot,
Had left him there hanging
Like ripening fruit
At mass meeting held up at Murphy's next
day,
There we're seventeen speakers, and each had
his say
There we're twelve resolutions, that instantly
passed,
And each resolution was worse than the last;
There were fourteen petitions-which, grant
ing the same,
Will determine what Governor Murphys shall
name.
And the man from our dis'rict-that goes up
next year,
Goes up on one issue-that's patent and clear;
Can the work OF mean,
Degraded, unclean,
Believer in Buddha
Be held as HEMP"
Bret Hdrte, in Wilkes Spirit Of he Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-03-06

1t is confidently believed that every
modern hackman was in the cavalry dur
ing the war, and hence his audacity in
chal ging.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

KNOXVILLE TRIBUNE: The re-
operative energy of Memphis is won
derful. 1t was a common remark al
most everywhere, during the rage of
the pestiIence Memphis is ruined
she a never recover Yet, except
that the cemeteries have not given
back the dead to life, it may be already
said without much e%xaggeration !:
Memphis has already recovered We
have cOnversed with several gentle
men, within a few days past, who are
intelligent observers and have recently
visited Memphis, and they concur in
declaring that they have never seen the
city wear a more thrifty and prosper
Gus appearance. The streets are
thronged, stocks of merchandise are
full, the warehouses OVERLOOKING, the
wharves and depots lined and packed
with freights and the demand for resi-
dences and business houses are greater
than the supply. A city, presenting
such a four months history as Mem
phis does in her latest experience,
must be inherently great. Let her go
ahead and compromise her debt and
never say die
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

The better grades of cotton were adj
vanced in the New York market yes
1-l6c on middlings, &c on good mid
dlings, ic on middling fair and 5-16c on
fair. A general scarcity of the finer
classes of cotton in all markets of the
country is complained of by the buy
ers, and many of them believe it will
not be possible in the near future to
supply the demand of their customers.
ShoWery weather during the gathering
season has rendered a large part of the
pickings sandy and dirty, while the
extreme heat last summer stunted the
growth Of cotton, causing much of it
to mature, with a short inferior staple,
as compared with the growth Of
former years. The increased waste
incident to spinning short stapled and
and sandy cotton, especially in the
mills of America, has the effect of en-
hanclng the desire of consumers to
obtain supplies of clean, well ginned
and fine stapled material hence its
improved value.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21
THE MALAYAN ARCHIPELAGO,
The Sword Dance of the MaIays.

A writer in st. Nicholas for January
says:
While on a cruise among the islands
of the Malayan Archipelago, our ship
put in at Batavia for a weeks repairs.
Batavia is the Dutch capital of
Java, wholly under control of Holland;
and its Dutch architecture and Dutch
manners of living make one feel as if
every house had been built in far-away
Amsterdam, then boxed up, people.
furniture and all, and sent by ship
across the waters. So, to know any
thing of the natives to whom this
great, beautiful island originally be-
longed, of their habits, drees and
amusements, one must visit the Ma
layan settlements of the interior and
a little party of us determined thus to
spend the week of our ships stay at
Batavia.
We had made the acquaintance of a
c~hieftain, who once had been in the
service of the rajah of Djokiskarta +;
and for a small fee Selim introduced
our party to the court of his former
masters.
Here, one day, we had an opportu-
nifty of witnessing the sword dance ="
of the Malays, the most noted of all
their national dances. Ordinarily it
is performed by some thirty or forty
ten-year old lads, who are trained to
their vocation from a very early 20,
but who practice it in public only for
a year or 30 before they are set aside
as no longer sufficiently light and agile
for this very peculiar dance. The
boys are rugged out in very fantastic
costume, their hats especially, which
are fancifully adorned with the plu-
mage ofmany colored- birds, intermin-
gled with MISUNDERSTANDING Jewels.
The only weapons used are wooden
swords, but the youthful gymnasts
seem thoroughly in earnest and rush
upon one another with all the fury oil
real combatants, their eyes cleaning
fercely and their dark faces glowing
with excitement. They all brandish
their swords with great dexterity,
dealing blows sidewise, and even back
ward, while they are in the very act Of
whizzing and whirling round the
, room in a rapid gallopade. Their mo
z tons are not less graceful thar
enthusiastic, and though the
company is numerous, and turns
and thrusts are sudden, none
+ seems taken unawares nor 10 tber,
: even the slightest apparent confusion
Sometimes single combats follow thC
general engagement, each selecting hi
opponent but the boys are 80 vel
! matched in regard to size, and all are
} so perfectly trained, that really there
, seems little advantage to be gained
The grand climax of the whole affair
is to force two of either leaders into ,
corner, surround them with a circle q
crossed swords, and hold chem prison.
| ets until one or the other succeeds in
/ gaining possession Of his opponent
Q weapon. The victor then receives Al
a prize a real sword, and is then dis
r charged from further trials Of his skill
while the unfortunate lad who per
Q mitted himself to be disarmed has L
= go through an addiSonal season q
probation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

New York SUM-
Dogs hold a high social position in
Paris, and the result of association
with people of good manners is to Son
vert the Partisan dog into an entirely
different animal from his provincial
brother, An eminent veterinary sur
geOH in Paris has lately expressed his
conviction that dogs are peculiarly
susceptible to the influences of civili-
cation: Dogs brought up in the sa-
Ions of Paris, he observes, behave in
all respects with more dignity and in
telligenee than those to be found in
farm-houses in the country districts,
who pass their lives in the company Of
agricultural servants in the stables or
farm-yard. These country dogs are,
as a rule, very far from being refined.
The Partisan dogs, on the other hand,
accustomed TO move in good society
and we'll educated, are remarkable for
delicacy, self-possession, good taste,
and an utter absence of uncouthness
in their behavior. There are, this
doctor believes, dogs in Paris that,
strange as it may seem, have a keen
sense of humor, and are capable of APP
preciating even the higher forms Of
wit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

SPEAKING of the Southern out
rage inquiry commission, organized TO
aid the Republicans to carry the next
Presidential election, a special to the
New York Herald says:
The present inquiry covers so much
ground and touches so many important
points that it begins already to DO seen
that it can yield no real results in the short
time which remains to this congress. I'm
less the senate is led gradually into a
heated discussion Of the SoutherR outrage
business, which Is not now probable, even
the primary object of the resolution to in
hAme the mind Of the country will fall.
The Democrats to-day used the opportu-
nifty which chance and the folly Of the
Republicans put in their way to declare
themselves unequivocally IN favor Of ex-
posing and furnishing all wroRgdoing. and
this is a gain to them, for it will preserve
them hereafter from Misrepresentation.
That they also demand a public inquiry,
and resisted with good sense and ability a
secret and necessarily Ineffective, and, Il
free men, hateful method will add to their
credit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21
The Nashville American of the

The Nashville American of the
10Th says
It seems TO be understood that Governor
Porter, following out the particular line
Of financial policy that has marked his
administration, will recommend to the
Legislature a compromise of the State
debt at sixty cents on the dollar at four
per cent. interest, or fifty cents on the dol
lar at six per cent. interest, both being
pretty much the same in effect, with the
balance in favor of the low rate of inter
est.
Neither proposition is likely to be
accepted. If the bondholders would
offer to take fifty cents on the dollar,
longtime bonds at three per cent. in
terest for the first five years, and four
per cent. for the remainder Of the
time, the Legislature might pass such
An act, provided, however, that it be
submitted to a popular vote. The
longer a settlement is deferred the
greater the chances for reputation
The bondholders had better come
down to something like an equitable
settlement at once, if they expect to
get anything.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

colored messenger is on guard here.
ready to answer the bell Of the corre-
spondent, whose working room is ad-
joining. Often there is still an inner
sanctum for consultation or for work
that will not admit Of interruption.
Most newspapers feel a pride in max
ing their Washington Offices attrac-
tive. TIE editors will work in dingy
dens at home, and will spend money
literally for Brussels carpets and
handsome furniture for the branch
establishment at the capital.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21
LEGAL.
AdminIstratOr,s Notice..

HAVING duly qualified rs administrator
IL of i. A. Rhodes, deceased, all persons
having claims against his estate are hereby
within the time prescribed BY law and per,
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
come forward and make payment or prompt
steps will be taken to enforce collections.
December 7, 1873. S-9I-T-l0s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY,
OPFtCE County COURr CLERK,
InNN nnnnnnLan 10 lunn

oTATk o. IRNhEssEE, SHELBY COUNTY,
OPPICE COUNTY COURT CLERK,
MEMPHIS Tenn, December Is, 1871
ToJ. P. Sykes, Administrator, etc., Of Mary
Godsey, deceased.
AVING suggested the insolvency Of the
IL estate Of Mary Godsey, deceased, you
are hereby ordered to give notice, by adver-
usement in some newspaper published within
the said State, and also at tho court-house
door OF Shelby county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, TO appear and Gle
the same with tine Clerk Of the County Court
authenticated in the manner prescribed by
law, on or before the 10th day Of March, 1879;
and any claim not filed on or before said day,
or before m appropriation Of the funds of said
estate is made, shall be forever barred, both
in law and equity,
Witness, my hand, at Office, this 18th day
OF December, 1878.
OWEN DWYER, Clerk.
By joins SHEA, ID. G, 9l-100-lO6-l12
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

The Army and Navy Club Of Lon
don recently expelled Major Fisher
for insulting the guest Of another
member though the gentleman in
suited wrote 10 say that no was salts
fed with an apology made by the
major. Major Fisher then obtained
an injunction from the Master of the
rolls, who held that the committee
had acted beyond its powers in ex-
polling a member without giving him
a hearing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

TIE New York Herald, referring to
the secret sessions proposed ia South
ern investigations, says The Re
p%ublicans, instead of frittering away
the effect of their facts as they collect
them, intend to spread them before the
country in one tremendous election
eering broadside at the close Of the
session"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

SINCE the present Republican aA-
ministration Of Pennsylvania came
into power tive years ago, the de6cien-
cies in the treasury have footed up
NO and a half millions Of dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

Which is the richest child in the
world2 Rothschild. What is the
best remedy for the. baby2 DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup, for it contains no opiates
and is innocent but effective. For
sale by all druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-21

Murdered by J. w. Wade and
William Shafer' was the inscription
placed on George Worth's ~gravestone
by his father, Z. B. Worth, of Platte
county, Mo, whom they have sued for
llbel. Yong Worth was placed in
their custody on election day by the
sheriff and was killed While endeayor-
ing to escape.