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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20
Irish Matchmaking.

While the landlady was at work, two
old men strolled in for refIeshment.
One Of them was evidently small farm
er He wore his hat pulled dawn over
his eyes, and appeared occupied by a
matter of some weight. Talking to him
earnestly and in low tone, his cOmpan-
ion, an old fellow with a shabby hat,
shiny breeches, and much-wOrn shoes,
looked about him with cunning eyes for
the most retired nook, and pulling out
an old stool, said
"Slt ye there, man, and we'll have
pint and talk"
The colOTless pOtheen was served
them, and each drank tumblerful of it
as if it had been water.
"Now, man, said the smaller and old
er of the two, why not make match
between them? He is smart lad, and
she is fine girl, God bless her! Just
say what you will give her, and we can
have done with it before the game is
out"
WELL" said the farmer. after pulling
and cracking all his fingers, 4 have no
thought of being mean. | will give her
a cabin, quarter acre of land, with the
potatoes titled and brought to the door"
There was silence on the other side.
Il will give her fine feather-bed."
"Very good, very good said he with
the cunning ewes. We'll have another
pint" They were served with the fiery
liquid, and smacking their lips, declared
it the best.
"The PLAYERS must be near through.
The farmer, staring in the bottom of
the cup, added, Il will give her fifteen
pounds in gold"
A short quick laugh from his eompan-
ion was the response: That's very good.
man; you are doing well, God bless you"
"Her mother will give her the best of
petticoats-and that is about all"
"And enough it is, if her mother
would not forget the old silver beads, so
that she can prepare her soul for heav-
en- when the end comes"
what, then," said the other, little
defiantly, "has your boy got?"
Drawing his stool closer, and fixing
his little gray eyes on the old man, he
said, "Sorra a ha'penny; but he's 4 good
lad for all that, and knock as much work
out of day as any boy in the country,
and in fight can bate anybody that
stands before him."
at isn't fighting man want for my
daughter" responded the farmer, testify;
there's little good comes of it"
well, we'll, he need not do that same,
but he's good for it if wantin."
"Ill not stand for money, as he's
nate, tidy boy" the farmer was some
what Modified. I'll buy him bOat,and
he can knock his living out of it"
Long life to We! Shall it be next
Thursday? I'll stop tonight and see
the priest and have it all ready
To my horror, the farmer now called
for another pint, with which they sealed
their bargain.-J. l.. CLOUD, in Harper's
Magazine for December.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

SAN Francisco is probably the most
cosmopolitan city in the United States.
An English traveller lately visiting there,
writes: Il had my boots blacked by an
African. my chin shaved by European
and my bed made by an Asiatic;
Frenchman cooked my dinner, an Eng
lishman showed me my seat, an Irish
man changed my plate, a ehinaman
washed my table napkin and German
handed me my bill" Where was the
American?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

THE Philadelphia Times publishes Il
long and interesting interview with
Senator Bayard on questions of the day,
from which it appears that whatever the
Senator's aspirations may be, he is not
going to swallow the Democratic party
without careful preparation of the
dose. He does not hesitate to rebuke
the party for following after strange
gods, and it is clear that he will make
its return to first principles condition
of his acceptance of the nomination, if
circumstances should throw it in his
way. One utterance of the Senator de-
serves attention. Said he: "The people
of the Northern States, whose repreSen-
tatiyes want to make solid North, if
they are wise must see that that the
South must be to them one of two things
"a source of weakness or source of
strength; but their present course and
their present feeling are calculated to
make the South second Ireland" In
the sense that extreme measures would
probably defeat their object, this is per-
haps true; and we are sure the Republi-
cans desire quite as ardently to see law
and order prevail in the South, and its
people contented and happy, as the most
devout Democrat; but doesent Mr.. Bay
ard see that the arrogance and greedi-
ness of the representatives of the South
are calculated to make the North a
>, cOnd England ?-[Balto. American.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20
Masonic Directory.

DELhONr LODGE, No. 16, P. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
F. CHARLEsWORTH, w. NJ.
d. I. COFFLAED, Secy.
CT. GAINESVILLE CHAPTER, Ne. IL,
- Royal Arch Mascns. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
G. w. CARROLL, H. p.
J Essk B. MEYER, Sec'y.
DELNONT COUNCIL, No. "a, R. & s. NJ.
I'D Meets second Tuesday Of each month.
II. R BUMGARNER, G. N.
GEO. MITCHELL, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, II. T..
Ii Stated conclaves, first Tuesday of each
F. d. BAILEY, z. C.
w N. COPELAND, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

THE Cincinnati Commercial says that
although the elections have gone against
the Democrats, they ought to partici-
pate heartily in the Thanksgiving ser
vices this year; and in view of the be-
neficent influence of resumption in husi
ness, be especially thankful that they
were not permitted to carry out their
purpose of repeating the Resumption
Act. They have reason to be thankful
for having been saved from the conse-
quences of their own folly by the exer-
else of Republican wisdom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

4 FOREIGN lecturer on cremation as
serts that the ancient Greek. Celtic, RO-
man, Thracian, Swedish and japanese
reverence for fire indicates that the prac-
tice of burning human bodies originated
in religious motives. There is nothing
in the Bible against cremation, he says,
and when the practice died out in
Europe, science and art died out. and
the Dark Ages came, and with them
hnrial
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WOrkingnen,

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your
system needs strengthening to prevent
an attack of Ague, Bilious Fever, or
other sickness that will unfit you for a
seasons work. You will save time,
much sickness and a great expense if
you will use one bottle of Hop Bitters
in your family this month. Don't wait.
See another column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

Chicago received Grant, Wednesday.
The wife of Senator David Davis is
dead.
Butler will remove to Boston and run
for Congress.
Ben Butler says the Democratic party
will disappear.
There is an association of horse
thieves in Union county.
Henry Watterson says that the voice
of Kentucky is still for Tilden.
There have been some violent cyclones
in some parts of Missouri.
No sheep will be allowed to be i'm
ported from Canada after November s6
Horatio Seymour says he would not
be a Democratic candidate for President.
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Belmont County omcIaI Directory.

Common Pleas JudEe-Wm. Okey.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran.
Clerk of Courts-Alex. e. Darrah.
Sheriff Samuel Hilles.
Auoitor-William N COffiand.
Decentralization Eaton.
Prosecuting Attorney-Robert N. Eaton.
Recorder-James A. Barnes.
Commissioners-A. w. Anderson, l. J.
Potts, Henry Frssher.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
COroner-E. b. Kennedy.
ln6rmsry Observation-Disclosures Taylor,
VIM. Parkinson. Thomas Lodge
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TEACHERS EXAMINATION.
IS79-8o.
3eIn1ont County, Obi,


Second SATURDAY of October, st. Clalrsville.
First Saturday of November. Bridgeport.
Third saturday OF November, ~. Ciairsville.
Secon d Saturday OF December. BellaiEe.
tIret saturday OF January, GAINESVILLE.
First saturday of February. Glencoe:
First Saturday of March. 81 CiairsviIle.
Third saturday of March, Bellatre.
second saturday OF April, Martins Ferry.
First saturday of May, MorristowD.
Fourth Saturday OF May. 81. Clairsville.
Third Saturday of June, Bellaire
Also At close of Instiiu5e in Belmont.
Examinations begin at 8 O'Clock. AN
Plomptness is expected.
ceTtT9cates will not be antedated nor time
extended.
Testimonials of character are required II ap
plicant is not known to the Board. aud evil
denre of success in teaching is allowed its
proper weight.
r. ALEXANDER,
JNO. T. DUFF Ex. Board.
J. NJ. YAKNELL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

"PETERSoN's MAGAZINE" for Decem-
ber is on our table in advance, and is a
marvel of beauty, even for Peterson" !"
Beyond all doubt, this is the cheapest
and best of the lady's books, for it is on
ly two dollars year to single subscri-
bers, with great deductions to clubs.
Specimens are mailed, gratis, if written
for, to those wishing to get up clubs.
Address, CHAs. j. PETERSON, 500 Chest
nut Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

EX-SENATOR RAMSEY relates how
Zack. Chandler saved his daughters life
at the risk of his own. One night in
their then new residence in Washington
escaping gas filled the house and became
ignited. Miss Chandler-nOw Mrs Eu-
gene uale-was alone in part of the
house that was filled with flame when
the Senator, enveloping his head i'll a
blanket, dashed through the fire and res
cued his daughter, who escaped unharm-
ed, though her father was so badly burn
ed that he bore the scars to his death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

there on business for father. and acci-
IDENTIFY found an old nurse whom / lost
sight of five years ago. She was desti-
tute, and says but for you her husband
would have starved during his Sickness
He thinks it was L. Ha, hal Well. did
not take the trouble to undeceive him.
His voice trembled when he said, God
would bless me for my kindness to the
poor. Strange that care for him. but
| do, and l must win him. Surely he
will speak to day. He said he would
come this morning" And the beauty
waited impatiently.
Let me See," said Lulu, as she seated
herself in the carriage, "let me se-the
$40 papa gave me-dear, good papa
will buy a warm shawl for Mrs Murphy,
shoes for the boys, and flannel for the
baby. And then l will have enough left
to get her the barrel Of flour and some
coal. How happy it will make them,
and how much better than buying the
cOrals." And Lulu's bright eyes spark
ed in aticipation of the pleasure she was
to bestcw, as she stopped at store to
make her purchases.
a half hour later, much to Johns dis
gust, the prancing horse stopped before
a miserable old house i'll Tenement row,
and his young mistress went in, loaded
down with packages.
"GOd bless the young lady," said the
poor Irish woman, the tear in her eyes
as she opened the door and saw who it
was. "COme in, come in; it's welcome
ye are, indadel Did not tell yees, Mis-
ther Charles, how like an angel she was
to ME and mine?" turning to young
man seated by her husbands bedside.
who now arose and came forward, show
ing the handsome face of Charles Mason,
but looking hOpeleSsly confused and sur
prised when he saw that it was Lulu
Gardner, and not Ida, that the Muir
ply family almost wOrshiped as their
guardian angel.
"I-I did not understand you. l thought
you meant-nO NATTER" said the young
man, recovering himself, his eyes, how
ever, resting on Lulu with look which
made her blush and tremble in spite of
herself.
81 brought you a few little presents,
Mrs. Murphy" Lulu said hurridly. "And
there is a basket in carriage mamma
sent. You will please send the smaller
hamper to Annie Reeves, with mammals
love-" And Lulu deposited her bundles
on the table, and, bidding them hasty
goodbye, made her escape into the street
as quickly as possible, followed by the
thanks and blessings of Mrs. Murphy, as
long as she was in sight.
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ID 8. & A. p. LACEY,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
And Solicitors of Pntents and Claims.

Practice in the Supreme Court and Court of
Claim and appear before all the Departments
Promptnes and satisfaction given In all Eusi-
ness entrusted TO them. Correspondence SO.
icited. 52s 7th st.. op. p. o. Department.
WASHINGTON DC ssp2stf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

Great was the surprise of the fashion
able world of Gotham, and greater still
the censternation of Miss Gardner, when
Charles Mason, the best catch of the
season, commenced paying devoted at
tention to her younger sister. And
when some months later he sought her
hand in marriage from her father, the
old mans trembled as he gave the con-
sent which separated him from the sun
shine of his home, the blessing of his
life.
"Take her." he said, "and may God
deal with you as you by her"
"Amen," said the young man, earnest
ly; Il ask no more
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

Aleck Stevens says there are not ten
men in Georgia in favor of Tilden's
nomination.
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Now, mamma" said Lulu, brightly,
three hours later, when she had made
her mother comfortable for the morning,
and attended to the wants of her num-
erous pets, may l have the carriage to
drive round to Mrs. Murphy'S? Her
husband was no better wheu l was
there the other day, and she was so proud
of the basket took her."
"Ye es, dear, and while you are there go
in and see little Annie Reeves, and leave
her some wine a jelly. She is sinking,
Martha tells me. By the way, my child,
Martha will help you with your basket,
and be sure you take Mrs. Murphy her
turkey"
"Yes, mamma, and suppose you let
Sparkle come in to keep you company.
Ida is in the parlOr, and fear you will
be lonely. She is gotten up in her best
style, so | suppose she is looking for
Charley Mason" \ half suppressed
sigh struggled up to the rosy lips as she
made the last remark, but she bravsly
repressed it, and as she wended her way
to the dinning-roOm she whispered,
"How could he ever care for me when
Ida was about? she is so beautiful.
Well, it's best as it is. Mamma could not
possibly spare me-" And in few mo-
ments she was her own bright, winsOme
self again.
AS she passed down the hall on her
way to the carriage, Martha followed
with well-lilled hamper, the parlor
door opened, and her sister looked sharp
ly out.
Lulu, are you going to that Mrs.
Murphy's again?"
Yes; why?" said Lulu.
81 see no use in your running there
again; the next thing you will be bring
ing home the smallpox, or something
from some of those low places, she said.
Then, as the street door closed behind
Lulu, "VeXatiOn, if Charles Mason
should happen to see her on her way
there my prospects would be over with
the proud young millionaire. He look
ed so tenderly at me last night when he
said, Il heard some of the poor people at
Tenement row invoking blessings on
your head, Miss Gardner. 1 went down
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TTNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

u Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School 10 am Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday 8 pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday of
each month, 3 pm Womans Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, p. m.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, 2p.m. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, 2 pm.
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Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year IN Advance.

If not paid within the year 25 per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OFFICE side Main street, nearly ep-
posite Public School building.
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Church DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
Il Alexander, pastor, Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, II; evening
service, Z. Sabbath School, 800 All. Young
mems prayer meeting: tuesday p.m.; gen.
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday z pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-20

No, never by me will thy trust be betrayed.
And Countess I'll make thee, my own gypsy
maid.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1NlRev. j. ii. Conkle, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; 7p.m. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday z
p m.; general prayer meeting: Thursday p m.
Strangers are cordially invited 10 all our
serVices
The daily gazette., 1879-02-22
Attempt 10 Break Jail.

The jaior of the Elkton Cecil Coun-
ty, Md Jail, was informed few days
ago, by letter hauded to him by one of
the prisoners, of plan to escape which
was being matured by three other prison.
ers-James Andrews, hali-insane fel-
low, Medford Waters, colored, convicted
of murder in the first degree, aud Ste
phen Bayard, also colored, charged with
horse stealing. On the evening stated,
during the absence of the Sheriff from
home, when the jailor entered the Jail, it
was agreed that Medford should call him
into his cell for the purpose of showing
him something on the wall. While he
was looking at it, Medftrd was to strike
him on the head with stool, and take
his key aud pistol from him. Andrews
was 10 be az hand and take the the key
and unlock the door, and the whole par
ty were to make their escape. The
writer of the letter had been invited to
take part in the transaction but had de-
clined. Under promise that he would
not divulge, he had learned the particu-
lars and from sense OF duty he made
the revelation. The jailor at once
adopted precautionary measures to pre-
vent the prisoners from carrying into ef-
feet such nice little plans.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-22
One Week In Wall street.

October 7th 1873, Western Union Tele-
graph stock sold at the New York Stock
Exchange for 9d.18 per share October
14th, 1878, 1t sold at 1854, "A fiuctuatiou
or 9.3-o per cont. IN seven days. II, 800
shares sold on a margin of one per cent.
required an actual capital of 1900.
The same stock delivered at S6.3-4 gave d
profit of 9.3-S per cent. on the stock or
S931.50 per 100 shares. On the whole
IL, 800 the actualprofit was Sl17187 80 or
9.3-8 times the capital used in one week.
This is "A single case taken from the Off
cial record of tho Stock Exchange, and
shows how money is made 50 rapidly i'll
stocks. Few people, however, have the
necessary cash ta put up in order to real
ize such imnt nse profits as these, but
capital in any amount from $40 to $780, 900
can be with equal success by the new
combination system of operating in
stocks which M-ssrs. Lawrence & Co.,
Bankers, New York, have established.
by this method Of pooling thousands of
orders in various sums and operating
them a. one immense capital, sharehold.
ers realizing prpfits which are divided
pro rata monthly. New circulars contaips
two unerring rules for success, .and full
information, so that any one can operate
prontably. Stocks and bonds wanted
Government bonds supplied Apply tu
Lawrence & Co. Bankers, 81 Exchange
Place, N Y. City,
The daily gazette., 1879-02-22
SECOND EDITION
Show Beef.
How the Butchers Celebrate Washing
toms Birthday.

HoW the Butchers Celebrate Washing
TOMS birthday.
For years II has been the custom Of the
butchers of this city TO celebrate wash
ingtons birthday by displaying the finest
and fattest cattle they could procure for
slaughter, and ornamenting their stalls
with flags, pictures and other decora-
tons. This year there was no excep-
tion to the general rule, and number
of the butchers made elaborate displays.
ALONG KING STREET.
The butchers doing business along
King street were not behind their Rreth-
rem of the market houses in making a
display. The large stand at No. 413, oc-
cupied by Frank Staats, Il. A. Harrison
and j. ii. Stanton, was very elaborately
trimmed, the ceiling being covered with
flags, while smaller flags, pictures aud
evergreens adorned the walls. The beef
| on sale was very fine and presented an
exceedingly handsome appearance.
The other butchers 1long the street
who made an extra display were John
f. Graham, S. w. Kirk, w. l.. Banks,
NJ. Divine and VIM. Homewood &
Co. Thomas Cox and Son, at Fourth
and King streets, bad their tripe stand
decorated in the most patriotic manner.
IN EIGHTH STREET MARKET
the stall decorations were very limited,
but the display of fine meat was quite
extensive. Those whose stalls bore evil
dence of special preparation for the day
were as follows:
Thomas A. Sharpe, Lenus L. Messlck,
Beeson, Obey Vernon, Caleb T. Windle
Adam II. p. Barr, Thomas Mayne, Evett
Wells, George II. Wells, Harris Wells,
s L. Pusey, e. E. Nicholson, Thomas
Green, Jeremiah Wood, Lewis g. KEGS,
James Pren'iss. Isaac Naylor, Il. M
Taylor, j. w. Moore, Levi Garrett and
John Barker
THIRD STREET MARKET.
The display in Third street market is
fair, but the decorations are very meagre
Among those making a display are the
following
Beef-Joseph E. Martin, Pierce Gould,
w. r. Murphy, j. A. Miller. j. w. But
Ter, John Taylor, j. A. Sharp, j. V.
Lamb and Mutton-P. Monaghan, j.
Walton, Otley Vernon.
Pork-G Mammele, E. j. McMaHus,
Fl. l.. Evarts.
SECOND STREET MARKET.
In the Second street market house, the
display of "show beef in some instances
is very fine, and a number of the butch
ers have their stalls finely decorated, but
as our space is limited it is impossible to
particulariZe.
Among those makinga a display were
the following:
Beef-William Clavey, Joseph Rich
ardson, d. Fl. Megill, Peter Durham,
Frank Kienle, Geo. Able, c. +. Nc
Waugh, A. d. Miller, r. 8. Lowell, J. h.
McIntire, NJ. Macklem, Henry Ward,
| George Reed, w. Miller, j. NJ. Solomon,
A. T. Geary, j. H. Jeslyn, l.. s. Lee, J.
n. Lee. =. w. Worrall, w. H. Lee, A
d. Lee, Geo. Able, Jr., j. E. Lee, Jas. +.
| Sutton, Joseph II. Gould.
Lamb and Mutton-J. II. Gould, F. T
SawdoD, w. Carpenter, j. n. Lee, r. d
Fisher, Jno. Miller, w. z. Beeson, Jas
F. Sutton.
Glnder, j. q. Hey, G.. Mammele, b
| Beste, d. Bickta, Henry, Lind, P. b.
Huestee, Thomas A. Burke.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-22
InstruciIng the Blind.

Basket .Making from Ash Wood IN The
Pennsylvania Institution.
There has been slight change in the
course of instruction in the Pennsylva-
MIA Institution for the Blind which is in
itself an important improvement.
Not long since, as it was found that
few of the female pupils were likely to
become skilful ia the art of basket work
ing from willow wood, and that the
chapp ng Of their hands, winch resulted
from the necessity of handling wet wood,
intertered with their instruction in read
ing music by i'm pairing the delicacy OF
the sense of touch, it was determined to
substitute for this basket-making from
ash wood similat to the work made and
generally sold by the Indians. For this
purpose, two Indian women were
brought here from the centre ofthe State,
who succeeded, N the space of very
few weeks, not only in teaching the art
to several of the pupils, but also in quail
flying one of the blind teachers to be-
come an instructor herself. Indeed, the
pupils learned as rapidly and as readily
as seeing persons could have done.