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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25
CuriOus Facts,

A wasp's nest contains IL, 900 cells.
The peak of TenerifFe presents five
zones to vegetation.
Eagles have been known to live 100
years in menagerie.
About five per cent. of the American
population is color blind.
In silver mine in Norway, 800 feet
deep, the bottom is covered with snow.
A temple and an altar lie buried in
the sand in front of the great Sphinx.
1t was formerly held that striking q
piece of iron with hammer produced
gas.
A penny per ton per mile was the
expense of carrying coal by rail in Eng
land forty years ago.
1t has been computed that nearly
every person has two years sickness
before he reaches the age of 20.
The oldest woman in the world is
Mary Benton, who lives at Elton Dur
ham, Eng; she was born in 1871.
Tabasheer is transparent fluid in
the Joints Of the bamboo. 1t hardena
into solid lump which will cut glass.
The teasel, which is used in raising
the nap on woolen cloths, is grown in
Worcestershire, Eng. 1t is the flower
of the dipSdeatS titLtOnam.
Spencer thinks that the custom Of
touching the hat is only relic of tha
process of unclothing himself, by
which, In early times, the eaptivo
signified surrender. ID.
The word "rhinO," meaning money,
is by no means an Americanism. 1t is
q cant word, and was certainly usesl ira
England as long ago as the time of tho
dramatic Rowe, who was born in 1913.
The largest book sale on record iS
that of 'MoOre's Astrological Prophesy-
ing Almanac of which the StationerA'
company used To dispose Of about 49,
900 copies. After the predictions were
omitted, the sales fell of rOne-half.
Jedediah Buxton, an untaught Eng
li2h laborer, was mathematical euri-
oSity. He once gave the eightS OF
cubic inches in solid 23,I7I, ,7S6 yards
long, 5,642, ,732 yards wide, and 80, ,065
yards thick, but he could not explaia
his process.
The new edition of the dictionary of
the French academy contains 2,200
words and 5000 lines more than tha
edition OF 1885. The academy found
itself compelled to admit such innova~
tions as Telegram, steamer, "tun-
mel" and the like.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

SECRETARY SHERMAN is scOlded because he
proposes to pay out coin in the discharge of
government Indebtedness. This is stranpe
world. The initiation lunatics are preiudirce
against real money. A person of average in
teligence would suppose that the day when
paper and coin shall be of equal value would
be day of general rejoicing. Some of
those who oppose coin, too, are what are
called Jackson Democrats. If the old man
should rise from the dead these people would
be ashamed to Look him in the face
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

FRANK MCKINNEY was laid out by the
Democratic Convention in the Auglaize Dis
trict, and the Columbus Journal unkindly
suggests that having no further interest in
the Congressional question he can come back
to Columbus and resume his old place as
second violin in John G. Thompson's orches-
ira.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

THOSE Democratic papers which keep up
howl against Secretary Sherman's financial
policy, and call loudly for a repeal of the
Resumption act at the next session of Con-
gress, will have this gun spiked before Con-
gress meets by resumption itself. They
can repeal the act then if they want to, but
they will be pcwerless to do any harm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

A HINT TO RANDALL: One war at a time
1t was Lincoln's motto, and he did well by
it, and the Speaker could profit by the exam
pie and attend to his Congressional district in
1878 and look out for 1880 when 1880 comes.
If looking out for 1880 in 1878 should make
1880 turn up minus Randall in Congress,
what wonld the harvest be? Referred to
McMnllen
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

If England gives Beaconsfield a triumph
for his diplomacy which made Turkey lose
all her dominions in Europe, and an import
ant part in Asia, how frantic she would
have been in clarifying him if Russia had
taken the rest of Turkey. If England cele-
brates disgrace and defeat, she is likely to
have succession of celebrations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

The Cincinnati Enquirer wants a photo
graph of Thurman. Better get two photo
graphs of his financial theory, one for 1875
and the other for 1878. Then hang 'em tc-
gether over the inscription: "Look on this
picture. and on this"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

MASSACHUSETTS has new liquor law which
provides that only licensed victualler may
sell liquors over bar. This has resulted in
the opening of large number of so-called
eating saloons, where the most exorbitant
prices are charged for meals, while drinks
are sold at the usual rates. The result is
that the bars alone are patronized while the
dining rooms remain empty. This goes to
show what good, law abiding people Massa-
chusetts liquor dealers are.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

The Indians tried to drown a Government
agent day before yesterday, but were pre-
vented. If they would only conine their
hostile attentions to these gentlemen they
would be better treated by the authorities at
Washington. A greater set of rascals never
robbed the public Treasury than these same
oGants
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25
TOBACCO.

SORGHUM, GALLONS SYRUP, 1877.
Colerain 591, Flushing S5S, Goshen 446,
Kirkwood 2S09, Mead 1920, Pease SAG, Pult-
ney 65, Richland 1902, Smith 1868, Somerset
1878, Union SIS, Warren 1909, Washington
3133, Wayne 24SS, Wheeling 562, York 972.
Total 26, 765.
BONDS &c. EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Flushing $780, Goshen $500. Kirkwoed
50, ,655, Mead $3.50, Pease SS,S96, Pultney
10, ,750; Richland S3l 800, Smith S2956, Som
ersct $53, $50, Warren $50, 800, Wayne 1915,
Wheeling $10,305. Total $153,9j7.
TOTAL VALUATION OF PERSONAL PROPER
TY IN BELMoNT COUNTY, EXCLUSIVE
OLE BANKS AND RAu. ROADS.
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PorAToES.
BUTTER. LES. PRoDUcEp. 1877.

Colerain As, 900, Flushing SO, 800. Goshen
81, 600, Kirkwocd 62, 500, Mead 1887, Pease
22,S56, Pultney 35,790, Richland 72,35S,
Smith 60, ,553, Somerset 40, 1876, Union 81, 900,
Warren 1880, Washington $1,000, Wayne
SO, 1884, Wheeling $4,000, York $3.50. Total
$50, 1858.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

Trains leaving Columbus at 40 p m and
% q m, run daily.
Through Chicago Express leaves Columbus
daily except Sunday at 40 p m, with sleeps
ing cars attached and arrives in Chicago at
50 next morning.
The "Pan Handle Route is the shortest,
quickest and most comfortable Route 10 all
points in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas Kansas,
Colorado and the Western States and Territo>
rieS.
This is the Route by which you make the
fewest changes of cars. obtain the lowest rates
on Household Goods, Live stock, &c, and 200
pounds of Baggage Free, on Every Colonist
Ticket.
Any Information about time of trains, con-
nections. Lands in the West, price OF Single
Round Trip or Colonist's Tickets, &C. cheer
FULLY furnished by calling uTon or addressing
JOS. NJ. BELLVILLE, Ticket and Emigration
Agent, Wheeling, W Va, or w. l.. O'BRIEN,
General Passenger Agent, 2l9 North High st,
Columbus, q.
Rates always as low as the lowest.
ID w CALDWELL, WLUBRIEN,
Gen1 Manager Gen Pass & Tkt Agt,
COLUMBUS, OHIO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

TIE New York Sun puts Senator Edmunds,
of Vermont, forward for the Presidency,
Edmunds is a good man-frst class-but
with the Sun it is anything to beat Grant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
ST, CLAIRSVILLE OHIO.
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1878.

ONO is coming to the front again as
wheat growing State. Bread belongs to the
staff of life
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25

The flying machine, recently de-
scribed in the New York papers, IS now
in fremont Temple, Boston.
The exhibitor floats about the room at
will. -.ii.e
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25
MASONIC DIRECTORY, 1877.

Belmont Lodge, No. l6, F A. NJ. meets ev-
ry Wednesday night on OF preceding the iu4i
moon. JAMES B. RYAN, W. NJ.
JESSE b. MEYER, Sec'y.
st, ClairsvilIe Chapter. No. II Royal Arch
haasons meets LIST Friday night each month.
GEO. P. BUMGARNER, q. p.
JESSIE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
Belmont Council, r. and s. NJ, meets on the
8 eccnd tuesday night of every month.
d. r. BUMGARNER, g. ID.
ID. BAILY, Rec.
Hope Cornmandery No. 26 of Knights Temp
rs meets On the first Tuesday night of every
month. q. W. CAhhCLL, L. =.
+. ID. BAILEY. Rec.
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in 1873
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati &
ST. Louis r. r.
Pan HANDLE ROUTE.
Time Table East and West.

MAY u, 1873.
Trains leave the PaRdle Depot, foot of Elev>
enth street, Wheeling, w. Va, near Public
landing, daily except Sunday, Columbus time.
as follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-05
THE ARMY rs 4 POLICE FORCE
How the south Invites Renewal OF Bayonet
Kuie.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir:
rcIoire To- see such vigorous rehukcs ms THE Sun
this day gives to the Mayor OF Memphis for call
ing on the Federal Government for military in
reference for police duty at the city Of Mem
phis. instead II demanding assistance from the
State Government. II the great state ~ Ten
ncssec admits its ncapacity To- provide. or To
cause Memphis 20 provide police to protect its
citizens from few undsciplincd tramps or
loaicrs. and claims Of the Federal Government
rs its duty to furnish police such a. is asked.
it gives up the whole question Of State rights.
homo rule and invites the intrusion Of Federal
military force upon every prcteXt. II is n dis
grace L. the Government oi Tennessee to call
on the Federal Government Tor police prOtec-
ton. such Il principle fully sanctions the bay
onct government II the South. and leaves them
without excuse for complaint other than that
the bayonet rule may not square with their mo-
uons OF equity.
How any Democrat ran advocate a Federal
army II more than IL OOO men is to mo incOn-
ceiyHblr and | defy any man to reconcile a
larger army with Democratic principles. in
view of tho use which hns been made OF the
army. in view Of the purposes and uses for
which larger army II advocated there IL. IN
fact and In Substance. but ono argument used III
uphold q large army. All the rcnsons 80 far
n have seen r'@olve themselves into this one
We. tu Nn"p down ~" people 10 trainple on
States rights. e. Interfere. exclusively In Demo
cratic Stat and for the supremacy OF Repuh'
lirRn rule. No expense. whatever II may hr
which j. necessary for u State To keep order
within IT, own hurders, Is too great any eN.
pcnsn should ho rheeriuv borne rather than
admit the right II the Federal Government tc
Interfere in is homo rule.
am r"iOic'd 10 find you So vigorous and -
unrrl"ntinE an advocate for the reduction o
the army.
T. Ny lyocacY OF the DEDUCTION Of th'
/ ply consur" OF the army itself. | believe i
/ LEFT Go its own sentiment the army itself Is IL
entire accordance with tho views herein eN
/ pressed and that its interference with home
1 rule II Involuntary. | helievo that the officer
Of the regular army. takenu- class. are 5000 ut
/ t. no other whatever for intelligence enter
! Prise and INT gritty. My objection is not tina
/ they are undes"rvlng hut unnecessary. and
/ under Il ccntra2inG influence, injurious II no
dangerous W. II. WISDER.
NEW YORK Sept. I.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-05

Both parties have been taught lesson by
the costly experience Of eighteen months OF
fraudulent administration at Washington.
Want of confidence in the men who obtained
Office by the most corrupt and criminal
practices would Of itself have paralvz'd
their efforts, even If they had been ably and
wisely directed. But instead Of statesman
shin, the country has suffered not only the
discredit OF toerating barcfaccd fraud in
tho White House. but has been afflicted with
mediocrity. cant. and greed of gain, as the
personal characteristics of its illegal in
cumbcnt
As necessary consequence. all parts Of
the Administration have taken shape after
the incompetcncy of its chief, 50 that not II
single measure has been proposed which has
commanded the respect OF Congress or the
approval of the country. Mr. HAYES has
succeeded in alternating the great mass ol
the Republican party. He represents n
mere faction oi o1lceholdcr- and place
eeckers. without attracting tho sympathy
of either, and is utterly powcrloss, except
30 far as the INSCRIPTIONS use ~ an inn
mense patronage and the manipulation of
the Treasury give him the means of en-
y
on personal interest.
When tho condition 81 public affairs de-
mands the first qualities in administration.
and broad outlook capable Of Selling OPP
portunities of relief, there has not been n
sign OF capacity, or an attempt worthy of
the name, to seek remedy Of any kind. Mr..
HAYES and his whole concern have wan
dercd over the country, North, South. East
and West. and made no more impression
than band Of strollng players.
To have placed such man rightfully In
the Presidency in this great crisis would
have been an objectionable blunder. To
put him there, knowing he was never
elected, by n foul conspiracy. is CRIME
without adequate punishment under our
institutions; for even successful impcaCh-
ment would not reach all the guilty partici-
pants and accessories. Inhocility and
Fraud are united, and the Executive is the
mere creature Of Il successful conspiracy,
without II following, despiscd by the party
which weakly made him candidate, and
detested by the other party. \ Fraud like
this can hardly be tried again, If the people
who have suffered from the inlliction will
brand it SO efcctually that the very name
will become a lasting rcproach.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-05

regulars publicly proposing war with n
friendly nation, and applying to be put in
the van of "a great army OF invasion. Is TINS
tho way the army keeps the peace
Sow let Us note fcw peculiar and sug-
gcstivc circumstances which indicate that
this document is something deeper than the
unconsidrrcd cpistlc of n single irrcsponsi-
bic soldier
|. Ii is the letter Of an officer who is not
only now In Texas. bat has served Tor nine
consecutive wears on the McNican border
who presumably. Therefore, knows what he
is talking about and what il In prepare
ton. stationed at Fort Mcknvctt. he knows
what the l,in Grandc army is expected by
the HAYES Administration to do.
H. It Is tho letter OF an officer horn in
Ohio appointed from Onto. and addressed
to the Governor ol Ohio. HAYrs'sow state.
III. He refers most noticcahly, to Hayes
War Secretary. the General Of the Army,
and tu the commander Of the forces now
operating against Mexico. for credentials
and guarantees. in an application which
boldly prc,umrs "a war with Mexico and u
call on your State for volunteers"
w He writes q personal letter to the
Governor Of Ohio. in addition to the official
application. saying: This request may
seem like forcstallng II very uncertain
thing. We. from irhd tnoir is NOR passing
on mis- bordcr. ! believe thcrc is nothing
more probnbic."
Can it be- doubted that this letter IL put
out. a. a fcclcr ol public opinion We ar"
MOTTO suppose that u fold officer of the army,
who has sccn upward of seventeen years
service. + going to take Che risk of such a
proposition without knowing that he has
all needed security nj his back. Major An
DERsoN has given HAlEs's War Secretary
among his references for his proposed war;
will Mr.. McCRAEY protest, or will he sane
ton the reference. with all that 1t implies,
bv hi- silcnccy Such IS tho course of con-
tcluplntcd outrage and robbery upon a
peaceful ucishbor. toward which the coun-
trv i drifting. or. rather along which it il
already rapidly driven by HAYES and his
Military Ring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-05
Card.
Tenth Congressional Distriet-Competitive Fx-
animation for appointment q" the United
states Military Academy at West Point.

desire 10 make known TO the residents Of
the Tenth 'orsre ionnl District that vacancy Will &c
eur In The rnicd state, Military Academy az Wet Point
by the graduation thence IN June OF Cadet Beach
who was appointed by me- after competitive examinn'
ton The result In his having been satisfactory,
shall ofcr the nomination to the candidate who may he
REGARDED best qualified by the gentlemen whom III all
hereafter nam" o. cohct the examination 81 those who
may present thrnWlves tar nmIetton. The examine
uon VIII be- hcd 1t the College Ut the city at New YORK.
cornsr Lexington aud Twenty third street
saturday. oct H. Al 10 A. NJ
Thu nrc f'r the admission uf cadets T. between II AMI
~ ya candidate. must lee st least I'VE lcct In height
ami uc ruW any drormitN, diseasr. or nnrmiN which
nav render i9cu unut tor military service They must
lo wei Ncrsel tu wrng including urthorralhy, aud ia
Arithmetic, and lave ktt NlVd-c 90 English grammar
Z" descriptive geography. PARTICULARLY u our own touu
trt. Hui uf the history 90 the United states
tgndidaus, Who must boz actual residents Of the dis
tuct w apply tu mo by letter onlN addressed 10 -
IL Niustou avenue. -iatny name address and 0ccu
patiu and unless Otherwise notified WALL frpIrt for cN
animation ~ the time aud place above specified
sept 4. 1874 AnHAN llfwiU,
Rcnfr,cnsuyc Of the Tenth Congressional District Y
Tho lcntt Congressional District comrris"s Nat pnt.
ton 81 ihc, city which lies between fourtN ~ and
EIGHTY -,iNth streets east u the Inird avenue. luns
B,achwou'- Island. amt also the space between -Four
trruth and Twenty sixth streets. east Of the Fourth
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-05
The Holding of Office Converted into a
Degradation.

When Mr. 4. u. CoRNELL was notified by
telegram from Washington that unless he
resigned the Craftsmanship of political
committee Ivy twelve o'clock Of n certain
day he would bo removed from the Naval
Office in this city, an act was performed
which had "A Very tyrannical appearance 1t
looked as if the Administration was deter
mined on cocrcing those holding Office under
1t into its support, good deal after the
manner ~ slave driver swapping n whip
over the head " slave.
1t was answered. however. that although
this offer OF an alternative this throat Of
removal unless the officer submitted to have
his political conduct dictated to him from
Washington did wear Il dcsputic aspect,
yet Mr.. HAYES was conscientious about IT;
that he merely meant that public officers
must relinquish politics in order to- devote
their whole time to the performance Of their
official duties.
We confess few people. II any, were dis
posed TO accept this explanation. II was
not believed to be- true.
Events have shown that Il was not true.
Mr.. JOIN SHERMAN. MI HAYES Secretary
of the Treasury, takes time To canvass the
State Of Ohio in the interest Of Mr.. HAYES.
OF course he docs this with Mr. HAYrs's ap-
proval. VIII any one contend that tho
duties OF Secretary Of the Treasury are less
exacting than those OF Naval Officer Of the
port of New York
The truth is too transparent to hc denied.
Processing entire tolerance of political diff
ferenccs among oficcholdcrs, HAYEss Adj
minstration is practising petty tyranny
never before known. Heretofore, and under
other Administrations. II a man WAS super
seeded in Office on account NJ his politics 1t
was done dcccntiy. Such thing rs order
ing m ofliccholdcr 20 resign his place on a
political committee before twelve o'clock.
and threatening TO remove him # he failed
to comply. was never heard of before.
The tenure OF office established by HAYES
instead of being more secure ami honorable,
as he promised to make II, Is more de-
graded and slavish than was over known
before. To accept Office under Mr.. HAYES,
and upon the conditions which he requires,
l. t. submit to personal degradation. His
bonstcd reform in this respect is an advance
backward.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-05
The Only Original narhnra Fri,chIe.

To TIM EDITOR or THE SUN-Sr:, In The
suN of tho 20 INST Hnd very contemplate batch ct
very feeble responses my truthful communication e.
you the 18th nit IN relation To the ic and character
Barbara Fnchic. de-. u,d doubtless hy these p,nuy
auers tn throw di.ercdt upon the truth %. my state
mcut Bl unfortunately ;or the tho o lrcvcrcnt scrih
hlor that statement stands scltuoiscd and triumphant
and dcHw successful rotAtou Tor the fact stated is
known t. the whole ncghhorhool literal and ycrita
bic truth. without ornamcnttunn or euh~lhshmcnt
would le 90 20 these ffricrick hArs and pnHuar
humhue, that Ion. vuur ~puuicnt cHn wrd a
gur tn tis Barbara Futrhe hciilu shan foluw close
upon tho hccsm tho hc Rut REALLY your spnnlrnt,
have shf little BRAN power their r>tne efforts
10 bolster Whifcr'> barbara WIT hr lc1r. tulcc
small IN intellectual calhrc AMI mcual status .cn@
the stnla rclu-e of rho worst orn 0 Frederick radical
lsm-thrf Nave doubt. whether such Ncrnun worth
the ppNicr and shui It would cost tn hne Them
one oi these alinuls iu ls mad tnAcANors 10
prop up tbs naurus Whitucr r. takes upon himself a.
venrrss dame. hnt that ~, hat other ucpkcws So she
had That not dennd But she hat hut one nephew who
settled M husband >"stat That nephew wAs Your
cor rst unicnt by necessity. ~ his capacity al.
nintSti utur. he thruWu into frequent ceumunica
unu 90 tho widow o his decreased uncle. ani knew tn
cr VvrN all he says m hrs statement IN your issue
oi the 18th ult Pc
Ny cwn personal sctcspcct Will constrain me not to
tax, a., further nnuce OF these Frederick correspond
cuts Who appear tn have no higher motive than a. ptnl
IN AS cnhclii,hcd AMI hcuuuned by the poet, Nlut
tier. cat of series ui airy nrhings.' which has moi
the shade OF the shadow o truth about A. This know
NALkRiUs EHfRT