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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-31

The exposure OF fraud In the management
Of tho Rensselaer, County poorhouse is simply
additional proof Of the thorough rottenness OF
politics in the city OF Troy whore official steal
ing has raised the taxes higher than those OF
any other city in tho State. But the painful
feature OF the case is that JOHN D. FoRD, the
inculpated Superintendent OF tho Poor, is a
deacon Of tho largest Baptist church in Troy.
His reputation was so good that the politicians
were wont to nominate him for office. and run
him as Honest FoRD. in order to strengthen an
otherwise unpopular ticket. He had several
sons. aud ono Of them. the teller OF bank. was
particularly solicitous as to the family honor.
Troy newspaper mentioned FORD. in IN en-
tirely complimentary manner ms being as
strong with his one arm as most men with two"
Tho son regarded the allusion to the loss OF an
arm as an dispersion. sought out the offending
writer. threatened to whip him. and only re-
Trained through prudential reasons from max
ing tho attempt 1t now appears that some OF
tho dcacons sons are involved as deeply MS ho
in the swlndlcs. which tho Supervisors have
referred TO tho Governor and q Grand Jury.
Troy's confidence in its most respected men
has indeed had many rude shocks OF late.
The report says that intercession in FoRDs
behalf was made by his pastor tho venerable
Rev. DIR. BALDWIN. who begged the lnvestigat-
ing committee to be lenient toward his deacon.
DR.. BALDWIN has steadfastly adhered to his
friend. SCHUYLER CoLFAx. even permitting his
Sunday school to be addressed by that branded
periurer and brbc tnkor. AID 1t is therefore
only consistent that he should stick to Deacon
FoRD; but is tho cause. OF Christianity really
furthcred by It's preachers when they seek to
defeat the Just punishment OF crlminas2
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-31

Senator SESSIONS thinks that we are fifty
years behind tho times in our assessment sys-
tenn He cannot Understand why men who are
roputod to be worth millions and corporations
that pay tat dividends should contrive TO escape
the tax gaihcrcr. while the ordinary mans po-
ato patch is made To pay for every cent that it is
worth. So he proposed n legislative commits
aionto study the subject and report bill and
Mr.. DoRsHEIMER has named Senators SESSIONS.
MARVIN, aud EccLEsINE to perform that i'm
pOrtHnt duty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-31

First came Mr.. MURPHY, in the State
Senate. with n proposal for a committee to
Investigate all the city and county departments
in the metropolis, the object being to ascertain
how the public burdens may be lightoned
through the cutting down OF salaries and the
consolidation Of work. Next was Mr., DEAN in
the Assembly with bin for reducing the Alder
mems pay from $4,000 10 $4,000 year and maxi
ing the term Of oflirc two years instead OF one.
Mr. MCDoNoUGH desires that none except actual
residents OF tho State shall hold oflce in New
York city, and he put in II bill so providing. the
aim being Ot Inhabitants Of New Jersey who have
crrpt into snug places Mr.. STEVENSON attacked
tho phcrholdrrs of Brooklyn, proposing to re-
duao their pay ten per cent. abolish the Offices
Of Supcryisorat-L Large md Of County Auditor.
and transfer their duties TO the President Of the
Board OF Supervisors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-31

pose disturbed TO confront an Intermediary,
who demanded a full release for tl0,S00. and
coolly pockoted 90. 800 for expenses"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-31

Old Subsidy PoMERoY Of Kansas was driven
out Of politics like SCHUYLER CoLFAx. by the
published evidence Of his rascalty. 1t has been
generally believed at the East that Subsidy
PoMERoY was dead This is not the case. He
is alive and received two votes for Senator on
the first Joint ballot OF the Kansas Legislature.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
sAYBROOK-ON-ERIE.

Eds. TeL:-The Geneva Times seems
disposed TO differ with me in regard to the
title of Red Greek, stating that as !ong
ago as 1888 it was known tc them and the
settlers along the shore, as Red Brook.
That was the year that gave me birth and
three years after my father settled on the
bank of the lake near the stream IN ques-
tion, so that | certainly have very fair
recollection OF things that have occurred
since then. OF course it would have been
quite natural for those inland fellows of
Geneva to have called this stream q brook
as they were wont to do the liItle rivulets
that meandered through their fields, but l
am certain that all of the inhabitants at
the Harbor and along up the shore, knew
no other an Red Greek as the name OF
the stream. In fact do not think there
is stream along the shore that is called
brook. As long ago as 1S47 when the first
Sunday school was started in the old red
school house that stood on the bank OF the
lake, on the northeast corner of the farm
now owned by Captain N. W. Brown, the
society took upon themselves the title Of
Red Greek Sunday School, and so labled
all their books in accordance with the tn en-
customary name written there also as l
have stated.
The Presbyterian Society in company
with our Sunday school, enjoyed a very
pleasant picnic on Wednesday Of last
week at Red Greek, where everything pass
ed off to the full enjoyment of all concern
ed. Swinging, bathing and boat riding
were among the things participated in.
The grounds at this place could be made
beautiful and attractive, and with sufi-
cient outlay could be made to pay largely
for the money used in so doing. Whether
or not the present owner will see fit to an
ticipate the growing wants of the pleasure
lUYing classes, and whether it is his inten-
tions to expend his money freely with a
view Of reaping his reward hereafter, re-
mains te be seen.
We are actually suffering for want Of
rain. The corn, potatoes and pastures
need rain badly, but at present there are
no indications of getting it.
There is disease affecting the hogs and
hear Of number that have died. It
seems to be something that produces suf-
location, and death quickly follows, after
which the animal bloats up like puff
ball and turns black.
The dust is getting to be almost intol-
erable, especially on windy days, and a
good heavy shower would be about the
most welcome Of anything ] c al think OF
HANK.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
ROME.

Rome has embarked this year in the bust
ness Of shipping grain-an event that at
tracts some attention. E. G. Hurlburt,
whose broad acreage OF wheat was noticed
in these columns within the year, is to be
the man who loaded the first car of wheat
at Rome station.
A fierce rencounter took place within
the township of Rome on Saturday night
the 2d inst.-so we have it from the Or
well WeleOme-which is not unlikely to
prove fatal to some of the parties engaged
in it. Two brothers-Nelson and Frank
ChiIds, aged 21 and %, in driving past the
house of Mr.. - Smith, they were enraged
by Smiths dog, and fired twice from re-
volyer at it, one shot taking effect in the
dogs leg. George and Willie Smith sew
orally, aged 20 and 80, hearing the report,
arose from their bed and followed the
Childs home, where the row began, with
the whole four taking chance in. Willie
S. was struck on the left temple witha hoe
in the hands of Frank Childs, II ficting
an ugly wound. In a hand-tO a4nd strug
gle wherein all were engaged, Nelson Childs
received three stabs from knife. A
slight cut with the point of the weapon in
his left wrist, deeper one near the small
Of the back on the left side, and an ugly
cash in his left side close under his arm.
DR.. Hubbard, of Ashtabula, who attended,
thinks that the knife went through, and
apprehends trouble from bleeding internal
ly. At this writing the young man lies
in a critical condition. Willie Smiths
hurt does not seem so serious but il is a
bad wound
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
ROCK CREEK.

A man from Kansas is here making peo.
pie happy by trading Kansas land for real
estate about here.
F. Harrington received two rattlesnakeS
from S. Mcfarland who caught them in
Rome. He shipped them to Mr.. Bissell in
Pittsburgh. They are to be sent to some
society in Philadelphia. 1t is claimed they
are rare species only found in this section
and are known as "blaek snappers."
Frank Pifer has bought and now runs
the grocery department of Erve Pliers
store.
A burglar attempted to enter the house
of Mrs. Bert Wilcox. She faced him and
drove him off. He soon returned but an at
tempt to capture him failed in the dark
ness.
All. Means has taken a better halfin the
person Of Miss Ida Webster.
A gentleman connected with the
Chautauqua Farmer, we understand, pro-
poses to get out at that Office, an initial
number for circulation in and from Rock
Creek, and Insufficient encouragement shall
offer to start out with an agricultural pa
per at that place.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
..GaIned Twenty-Hve Pounds. (.

NORTH CLYMER. N. y. Dec. -, 1870.
Dr.. NJ. NJ FENEER, FredOnia, N. Y.
Dear Sir:-AbOut year ago my health
was so poor that was hardly able to do business
at all Had no appetite, could not sleep nights,
eOughed great deal and had, in TACT. begun to
contemplate the necessity Of breaking up my
business and going to different climate for my
health. had tried most everything recommend
ed for such cases, but found no relief took ave
bottles Of your Blood and Liver Remedy and
Nerve Tonic, and gained 25 rs il weight and feel
myself as well as ever. Yours truly,
]. II. NEWELL.
Dr. Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy
and Nerve Tonic may we'll be called 1.-The
conquering hero" of the times. 1t is the
medical triumph of the age. Whoever has
''the blues" should take it, for it regulates
and restores the disOrdered system that
gives rise to them. 1t always cures Bilious
ness and Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Dys-
pepsia, Constipation, Headaches, Fever
and Ague, Spleen EDlargements, ScrOfula,
Erysipelas, PimpleS, Blotehes and all Skin
EruptiOns and Blood Disorders; Swelled
Limbs and DrOpsy; Sleeplessness, Impaired
Nerves and Nervous Debility; Restores
flesh and strength when the system is run
ming down or going into decline; cures Fe-
male Weakness and Chronic Rheumatism,
and relieves Chronic Bronchitis, and all
Lung and Throat difficulties. 1t does
these things by striking at the root of dis
ease and removing its causes.
DR.. Fenner's Improved Cough Honey
will relieve any cough in one hour.
DR.. Fenner's Golden Relief cures anV
pain, as ToOth-ache, Neuralgia, Collie or
Headache in 5 to 80 minutes, and readily
relieves Rheumatism, Kidney Complaint,
Diarrhea, Dysentery. For sale by dea-
lers.
DR.. Fenner's st, Vitus Dance Specific.
One bottle always cures. 1906.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

DR.. S. d. Howe, of New York, the
GREAT CONSUMPTION SPECIALIST
so much celebrated for the remarkable
cures he has made with his Arabian Milk
Cure, Tonic, especially CONSUMPTION, will
visit Ashtabula by request stoppipg at the
Ashtabula House, August 18Th and 18th
q days only from a. m. until On m
each day TO give advice and an examina-
tiOn TO all desiring it free of any CHARGE
whatever. By an examination with the
Respirator, you will learn from the Doctor
whether your lungs are weak or stronO
healthy or diseased, and then if necessary
try his Arabian Medicines, which can be
purchased Of his agents A. r. Thurber &
Co.
Persons havingth least suspicion of
weak lungs should not fail to get the doc
tors opinion before it is too late.
DR.. Howe comes to US highly en-
dorsed as a good Physician and Gentle
man, by Physicians, Clergyman, and the
Press of New York.
1t is said that DR.. S. D. Howe pro
prietOr of the celebrated arabian medicines
will visit you the 18th and 14th Of August
has during the last 35 years examined
over $4,000 persons afflicted with cOnsump-
ton in all its stages. This must certainly
give him great practical experience over
the average family physician, and as his
advice and examinations Of desired) are
free of any charge, we would recommend
those having the least suspicious Of any
Throat or Lung trouble to call upon DIR.
Howe while here, and from him learn your
exact condition.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
ANDOVER.

Fields Loafer took the purse at Ando-
yer on Saturday last in the trot between
himself and Bob Ingersoll, on the best
three in five. Time not given.
OF four year Ulds, the contest was be-
tween Matte K. and Redwood-the first
taking the purse.
OF two year olds, there were three con-
testants-Mink, Rufus and Blood Billey.
Rufus was the winner.
In the foot race there were six contest
ants-The order of The race WIS Seth NJ.
Hulce, W. Il. Green and J. H. Titus.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
The Event of the Season.

The Great Worlds Exposition of Old
John Robinson, will be IN Ashtabula on
Thursday, Aug. 81, and every man, wo-
man and child within hundred miles is
growing happy at the news. The Cincin-
natl papers have been recently publishing
expensive editorials describing the many
additions to the already vast concern, and
it seems the great show is now the grand
est one on the continent. Old John Rob-
inson is q man of immense wealth. He
spares no money to make his Menagerie,
Aquarium and Circus beyond even an at
tempt at rivalry. His additions and inn
provements this year ontstrip every former
effort, and his whole ambition is 10 sus-
tain his we'll earned reputation for having
the most complete exhibition on earth.
The assessed value of his show is over one
million dollars, and its current expenses
are over two thousand dollars per day.
He has forty cages of wonderful wild beasts
magnificent Giraffe, the largest perform
ing elephant in America, an immense
black Sumatran Rhinoceros, a giant OS-
trich, a school of Sea Lions, and Seals,
some large Asiatie and African lions, and
numberless other remarkable novelties not
owned or controlled by any other concern.
On the day OF each exhibition, splendid
holiday street parade will be given through
the place, and none Of our readers should
miss seeing it, as it will be moving pan
Drama of dazzling beauty, containing char
lots, cages of wild beasts, dens of strange
animals, cars of triumph; performing an
imals loose in the streets, kept in Obeyance
by experienced male and female trainers;
band OF music comprising forty men, and,
in fact, such show has never yet visited
Ashtabula, and no one within fifty miles
should fail coming to witness its grandeur
The brilliant street parade is, Of course,
free to all, while the admission to the three
great shows is only one price, including
managerie, aquarium and circus. As this
vast exhibitson is freely parronized, and
fully endorsed by clergymen Of every de-
nomination, and by school snperintendents
teachers, and the most refined families of
the Union, none need hesitate to enjoy its
wealth of instruction and innocent amuse-
ment. The day of its showing in Ashta-
bula is Thursday, Aug. 81. Do not for
get the day.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

TIE BOARD OF heath met on WedneLs-
day evening last, DR.. King being absent
q. ]. Topky was elected clerk protein in
the absence Of Mr.. Reed. The time of
the sitting was taken up with the report
Of the committee on uuisances, and the
consideration Of matters Of this character
as brought forward by the Health officer,
The complaint against the sewerage Of the
premises of James Reed was dismissed,
there not appearing to be anything Of the
character Of a nuisance about it. The
waste from Ziele's tannery, which runs
across Park street and by the premises of
Moses Dickinson, Omar Gillette and
James Reed, was reported as offensive, and
calling for action. The discussions rather
favored the turning Of the offensive mat.
ter in the opposite direction, and into the
main sewer of Main street, if indeed the
requisite descent could be attained. This
resulted in the submission by Mr.. Hall,
of the following resolution:
RssOlred,-Thatthe sanitary committee
be instructed to procure a survey Of Ziele s
tanneTy with view to sewerage.
The filthy condition of certain localities
at the HsrbOr, and the numerous CON-
plants from that quarter that beset the
Health officer, seem to point to the neees-
sity for some means of relief. The cul,
mination OF the discussion was the passage
Of the following resolution submitted by
Mr. Hall:
Resolved, That the Board of Health ol
this village recommend that a sewer be
built on Bridge street, between the stone
eulYert and the river. This is deemed
necessary as a sanitary measure,
The bills of the Health officer were pass
ed amounting to $1O.20, and also that Of
the sanitary police, amounting to $3.50.
Adjourned.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15


RM NJ GILES, Esq.-Dedr Sir: I baYe been
suffering for the past four months with terrible
attack OlrhenmOtism IN my back and hips; could
not move thought should never get well, as
II d used every kOnwn remedy. By chance got
EOld OF one Of your circulars, and thought would
try it-nOt having any faith in it or anything else
but what was my astOnishment after one appli-
cation I got instant relief, and now, alter using
it one week, I am nearly well have bought one
dozen bottles Of it, and never intend to be with
out It. have also used it with great beneht on
prOtr uding piles. shall try to tell al ofthe peo-
pie in this section about your remedy, but most
Of them know Of it, as they used to come TO see
me when l could not move in bed You viii
please to exuse this writing it is my first letter
fn four months. I hope I do not intrude on your
time but my dear sir owe you debt OF graf tltude
which I can never repay. Wishing you every
success in the Introduction OF your medicine,
am. dear sir, Yours slncerely
]. ". CARROLL.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamphlet.
DIR. GILES, 40 West Broadway, n. Y.
Trial size % cents.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
THE TELEGRAPH.
Friday Morning, Aug. Is. 1879.
We WILL SEND THE

W L " LII , EA u ! II Il
TELEGRAPH to ohr sub. sers and
Others who spend the heated term at Wat
ering Places or in other Summer Resorts,
on their leaving memoranda -af9odr Office.
Our friends will want Ashtabula County
news through themedinm Of the best eoun-
ty newspaper, and can have at cost of on
" II cents per month. postage prepaid.
PUBLIsHERS' NOTICE.
The. printed address label on each paper
shows the date for which the subscriber has
paid, thus:
John Jones, Jan. 1-sO.
Signifies that Mr.. Jones has paid for his
paper until January 1st, 1880, II The la
oel reads tl4-t - sE
VIM. Smith, Jan. LIS.
II means that William is indebted for sub
seription from the 1st of January, 1875,
aud that it is time he was paying the print
er. The mail list is corrected weekly By
consulting the address label every sub
seriber can tell in an instant how his ac-
count stands and whether he has received
proper credit on our books.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

CULTIVATED TO DEATH An Indiana la
dy, who has been keeping book of col
lege statistics for more than twenty years,
says that thirty per cent. OF sweet
girl graduates die within two years after
they take their diplomas. 1t may be worth
recording that the average American girl
graduate is somewhat less than eighteen
years of age, that the French girl is twen-
ty-two, and that the English girl is more
than twenty-five. ~ ]. Herald.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
Northern Ohio Fair.

We are pleased to call the attention Of our
readers to the announcement in another
column of the Northern Ohio Fair AssOcia-
ton Of Cleveland. Their ninth annual
fair, open to the world, will be held at their
grounds from September 1st to the 5th in
elusive, and we will say to the lovers Of
good horse flesh that they will not be left
out, as there will be races each day. Half
fare on all roads fer both freight and pas
sengers. Everybody should attend.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
The Ashtabula Light Artillery

Will eneamp at Browns Grove" on
the Lake Shore, from Wednesday August
2Oth to Monday, August 25th, inclusive,
and will be pleased to meet any and all
friends who may choose to visit them
whilst in camp. Contributing members
are particularly requested to be present on
Saturday
Divine Service will be held on Sunday
at two O'Clock. P. NJ. Rev. E. H. Ying-
ling, officiating
On Monday, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the
Battery viii hold their annual prize and
dTill.
The daily routine of exercises viii be as
follows:
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

The wheat crop Of Indiana is now esti-
mated at %, 900, 900 bushels. Whewl What
are the farmers going to do with all their
money? Do they want their pay in money
"good as gold, or in an unlimited supply
of legul-tender greenbacks, redeemable in
cornstalks, bull pups, &e.2 Which is the
best to lay away in the bureau drawery
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

Ice WATER DISEASES. .-Bright's disease
of the kidneys, according to the theory of
a Baltimore druggist, is greatly increased
by the use of ice water. 1t is said to be a
fact that Americans use ninety per cent.
more ice in their drinks than any other
people, and that there are seventy-fve per
cent. more cases of Bright's disease here
in proportion to the population than there
are in any other country.
IadiGilnnoLis ISentlneZ.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

If you will stop all your extraYagant
and wrong notions in dOctOring yourself
and families with expensive doctors or
humbug cure-allS, that do harm always,
and use only natures simple remedies for
all your ailments-you will be wise, well
and happy. and save great expense. The
greatest remedy for this, the great, wise
and good will tell you, is Hop Bitters-
rely on it. See other column.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
No Good Preaching.

No man can do a good job of work,
preach a good sermon, try a law suit we'll,
doctor a patient, or write good article
when he feels miserable and dull, with
sluggish brain and unsteady nerves, and
none should make the attempt in such a
condition when it can be so easily and
eheaply removed by little Hop Bitters.
See other column.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15
Care In Selecting Food.

The first canditIons of healthfulness are
secured when care is taken in selecting the
articles which enter into our daily food.
Let all the articles used be as pure. whole
some and easy of digestion as DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder, and we warrant
that the health of the family will not be
likely tosuffer
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

mEDEDaDs llde1r OHll 10 4oals
Mr.. GILEs-Dear Sir: I have used YOUR IOdide
Ammonia LIniment and find it the best remedy
1 ever used. For a sprain or callous there is no
thing equal to It. My wife sprained her ankle
last Saturday evening used the Liniment as
per directions; the second application was per
feet cure. Some of my friends started last night
for johnson Co.. kentucky; they have taken
several bottles with them. I have used itOn my
horse and it works like charm. l am going to
Kentucky next tmonth-hming. IfyOu have any
works treating OF horses and other animals,
please send me two or three copies, and oblige.
Yours respectfully.
CHAs ". FORBJ
Sold by all druggists. SeEd for pamphlet.
DR. GILES,
100 West Broadway, n. Y.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

WITHOUT PAIN.-The extraction Of teeth
with the use Of ''vitslized air." for the al
laying Of pain, attended to at the Office Of
the undersigned. N. B. BURNS, Dentist.
Ashiabula, July, 1879.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-15

J. NJ. Faulkner & Son have the exclusive
agency, in Ashtabula, for the celebrated
Vienna Bread. Received fresh every
morning at 10 o'clock; don't fail to try it.