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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08


considerations
FTrst-Shutting up our armories and arsenals and
placing the country the mercy of contractors who
with all their patriotism aim at making money hrst
and last. without entering into detailed state
ment of the folly of such course. il
is sufficient that all the countries of Europe.
with experience running back to the dark
agcs keep the manufacture OF war material in their
own hands. England has her Woolwch and Enfield
France has Rouec and Others Germany has Pots
dam aud Russia has the imperial workshops near
st Petersburg. And one and all i'll time of war judi
ciously supplement- the productions of their grand
arsenas with the products of private enterprise. 10
part of wisdom, and do not believe Congress
will adopt . plan that will open the vaults of
the Treasury TO the rapacty OF contractors.
Seoond-Huniliating the Office OF the Secretary of
War and so enlarging the powers of the military
TO make the civil authority subordinate TO IT,. know
of no good reason for such radical change in the
theory and practice of republican government. To
place the purse of the military cstab ishment aud the
honors and station of every Office In the hands OF the
General even were he Az wise, Us prudent and as
patriotic as Washington. would make the trainers of
the constitution turn in their graves. cannot be-
lieve such thing among the possibilities.
REDUCTION OF THE STAFF.
Thifd-Reducing the personnel Of the staff TO n
mnsmum. close study OF the first few pages Of
the bill inpresscs the most ignorant in army mat
trs that the different sections have been framed in
the interest Of some and in direct untagonism to
others. To organize our army upon the basis of
foreign armies Is pure folly. We are a people and
have government different from those across the
water. with necessities peculiarly own and with
large aboriginal population to be kept in
subsection entirely without an example, 10 our
Congress has been given the power. and properly to
so organize our military service as may best sub
wants in our comparative isolation in this
Western Continent. The many wars. both domestic
and foreign in which We have been engaget have
tau ght us by experience that only great
give MS what Is best suited to our people, For n
small army scattered over the wilds of a continent,
with a multitude of small stations to garrison and
supply, with an immense coast TO guard
aud large number Of Indian tribes to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08


PARISER.-0n Tuesday morning. at No. 113 East
18th St, short Illness Isaac PARKER, aged 40
years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
PEREao.--In Brooklyn. 9Th inst, ALFRED PKREco.
aged ~ years.
Relatives and friends are IN lted to attend the f,,
neral from his late residence, 1856 Livingston st.,
Wednesday. at two O'Clock.
PIERcE-At West Farms, 9Th inst. WILLIAM E. son
of John and Elizabeth Pierce, in his 3oth year
Relatives aud friends invited to attend his flu
neral Wednesday, sth inst. at three o'clock. from
PonTrn--On SUNDAY. the 5th inst minnie Is
rELLn. daughter of William and Annie M. Porter. in
the 10th year of her age.
Funeral from the residence Of her parents No. 30
Park place. Brooklyn. Wednesday. the sth inst. at
half-past one O'Clock L. NJ
RuHEns.-on Tuesday. January 2. MARY. wife Of
John Fathers
Funeral from her late residence 400 Hudson st., on
Thursday. January y, at one O'clock.
IiyNS.--On January Z, 1879 ANNE. the beloved wife
of Edward Ryan, Ay6 9th av.. and daughter of the
Into Dcminick Shields. Moorfcld. county Tyrone
Ireland.
Rcouiescat in pace.
Friends OF the family also those of her sister. Mrs.
Barrett, and her scn-inaw James Durkn, are rc-
specttully invited ~ attend the funeral from the
above number.
STEELE. January 8, suddenly. in this city. Dr.
ALBERT J. STEELE. in the 9th year of his age.
Funeral services AZ his late residence No. Sc st.
Mark place. Thursday. January y. at two r. NJ.
New Maven and Chicago papers please copy:
TR,vtss.--January 4, MARIA T.. 1nsvIss. aged 7S.
Funeral from her neces residences, Mrs. A. Morson.
223 East ll1h ST.. Wednesday. january 3. at eleven
TuSIsoN-At FTatbush. l.. l.. on January s, 1879,
MAMIE T.. TuSisoS, aged 81 years days, second
daughter of Mortimer G. aud Mary 4. Iun'son.
funeral. from her late residence on Wednesday, sth
inst. ut two p VI.
wtisu--January Z, 1872 Rournr P. WALSH of scar
Lei fever. aged years. months - days.
Relatives aud friends OF tle family and also those
Walsh are respectfully invited 70 attend his funeral
from residence OF parents. 20 Pike st., Wednesday.
January :. ~ two O'clock
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24

"REFoRM" is a familiar Democratic
cry, especially about election time; but
when the Democratic party succeeds in
getting into power, either in State or
National affairs, the "retrenchment,
economy and reform" does not pan out
to the satisfaction of the taxpayers a
good example is the Democratic Legis-
lature in Ohio. Pledged to reform all
kinds of abuses, it seems only bent on
remaining in session and drawing its
pay. The people have become so tired
of this kind of "retrenchment" that they
are pouring in petitions calling on the
Legislature to adjourn, and protesting
against the burden which it imposes of
one thousand dollars day. This is a
novel proceeding, but it seems no other
plan will suffice. Short sessions iand a
great saving to the taxpayers were
promised, but instead the present is the
longest and worst session ever held in
the State. 1t is to be hoped that the
people will succeed in their laudable en-
deavOr to compel the Legislature to step
down and out, and that next fall they
may have the good sense to send Re-
publican mojority to make the laws
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24
BARNESVILLE.

The Woman's Home Missionary Soci-
ETY. of the Christion Church of this place,
held supper in City Hall, last Saturday
evening The entertainment was well
attended, and the endeavors of the Ia
dies to make it an occasion of enjoyment
to all were unrestricted. The net pro-
ceeds amounted to about $40.
A series of temperance meetings have
been in progress under the guidance and
direction of Mrs. Mary B. Reece, of
Steubenville, Ohio. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mrs. Reece was the first to
introduce the Murphy movement in
Barnesville, and our citizens feel very
grateful to her for her assiduous labor in
behalf of the temperance cause in our
midst. She is an able and pleasant
speaker, and will always meet with a
cordial welcome in this place.
Stella Fred, age 13 years, and daugh-
ter of Mr.. Thomas Fred, of this city,
died ON last Monday evening, after lin
gering illness. She had been suffering
for some time with rheumatism, which
terminated in congestion of the lungs,
the latter causing her death. The fu-
ueral took place on Wednesday after
noon, and was attended by large con-
course of people and the Tryonean Lit
erary Society, of which she was men,
Der, headed the procession that followed
the lifelesS form of their own bright and
beloved member and playmate, which
had been garnered by the victory Of
death. and was "soon to be hid by the
dust of the grave"
Mrs McCollin, wife of John McCollin,
a former resident of this place, died at
her home in Philadelphia, on last Tues
day morning, of consumption, and the
funeral took place on Thursday after
noon, The many friends and relatives
deeply sympathize with Mr.. McCOllin
and family in this sad hour of bereave-
ment, when faithful wife and fond
mother has been called away from their
midst.
The remains of Miss Susan Hoover
were brought here for interment on last
Thursday morning, from st. Clairsville,
where she died at the residence Of DR..
Jos. NJ. Mitchell, near that place. Out
of large family of brothers and sisters,
five have died during the past year, and
Mr.. Jacob Hoover, of Illinois, is the on
ly one Of the family now living.
Mr.. J. NJ. Lewis is in the East, re-
cruiting the stock for the Wholesale
Grocery.
Some of our citizens are negotiating
for the appearance of the wheeling
Pinafore Company in this place, and we
heartily bow in assent to this, and per-
haps if we could insure them the pres
ence of all the sisters, aunts and cous-
ins" (brothers understood), in our city,
the inducement would be sufficient.
KATE HAZARD.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24

LIPPINCoTT's MAGAZINE for May opens
with brilliantly and finely illustrated
paper, by Mrs. Sarah Butler Wister,
which propounds and answers one ques-
tion, "Why do we like Paris?" "The
Tramp in Four Centuries" is Gloss but
somewhat enigmatical stndy of class
which is commonly supposed to be a
modern innovation, but which is here
shown to have made its appearance on
every occasion of social and financial
revolutions. "My Hero" gives a very
striking account Of the career of Gener-
al Paez, 'the first lance in the world" !"
by one who knew him personally while
president of the Venezuelan Bepublic
Miss Annie Porter continues her graph
ic sketches of "Village Life in Louisi-
ana" Nathan Clifford Brown describes
Beach Birds" giving special attention
to such as are rarest and least known;
and Mrs. Hooper has an interesting ac-
count of Cardinal Richelieu's first and
only appearance as a dramatic author
and stage-manager. The serial and
short stories are of the usual excellence; );
but many readers will find nothing so
entertaining as the Gossip" which is
full of bright and amusing talk, chiefly
on society topics" including witty di-
alogue on Proposals of Marriage"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24
COLERAIN.

We have carefully examined the pros
pect for fruit and find it very slim.
There will be a short crop of all varie-
ties.
The present week will complete the
work of sowing oats.
The crop of old hay is entirely ex-
hausted on many farms. The price has
recently advanced so per cent.
Jas. A. Stilwen and Ezra Roberts,
with their families, will remove West
this week.
Count your dogs and post your books ;
Isaac Taylor is about to make his
18th annual raid, as assessor.
Eli Bailey expects to build fine new
residence this summer.
An express wagon passed our way,
yesterday; we took it for a travelling ice
cream saloon, but they were only pasting
bills for the big show.
Levi White still remains in critical
condition; one week ago he was able to
get up and dress himself; he has since
been worse.
The robins and blue birds are building
their nests, yet the snow birds remain
with US in large numbers.
Mr.. Winspear is gathering implements
and concentrating supplies at the Mt.
Pleasant and st. Clairsville crossing; he
expects to begin in few days with 25
teams and large force of hands on the
w. & T. V. railroad.
A lady of this township expects to
start in a short time as Missionary to
Australia. "The heathen can be found
near her own door,"
The marriage of D. Binns and E.
Bundy will be the great social event of
the season, provided David does not for
get when the happy day arrives.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24
The Greatest Show Comes Crown.
ed with Compliments.

Of the wonderfully immense and rare
ly attractive Great European Seven Ele-
phant Railroad Menagerie and Circus of
the princely Sells Brothers, which will
reach BELLAIRE, Friday May I'd, and
WHEELING, Saturday, May Sd, the Gin
cinnati Daily Enquirer emphatically de-
clares that it exceeds in both size, nOV-
city and expense, anything of the kind
heretofore attempted, and includes
among other noticeable features, seven
elephants, the largest number ever ex-
hibited by any one menagerie." No 9th
er tent entertainment ever received such
an unreserved Endorsement from the
Enquirer, and the keynote of eompli-
ment it thus emphatically struck is ech-
oed by the press throughout the length
and breadth of the land, without the dis
cord of single harsh or condemnatory
ceiticism. From the unparalleled, but
unquestionably fully deserved, grand
chorus of praises, we select the follow
ing notes:
The show is the best now on the road.
Louisville CKyJ Daily News.
Every feature emphasized is presented.
and all of them are exceedingly rare and
Observation-Disclosures Daily Leader.
1t waf found necessary to stop the
sale of tickets and close the doors upon
the crowds without.-Cleveland (O9
Daily Herald.
Among the seven elephants, the nurs-
ing twin-babies attract much attention,
and their trumpet-like wailings when
deprived of their pap-bottlcs were most
ludierous.-Pittsburgh Daily CONNER
cial,
Extra seats had to be provided for the
accommodation of the vast throng of
visitors, whose continuous storm of ap-
plause and rOars of laughter sounded
like the thunders of old Erie when lash
ed by the storm.-Cleveland (O) Daily
Plain Dealer
The animals exhibited are unusually
fine, and are found as represented in the
press and on the bills.-Youngstown (O)
Daily Register and Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24
Crop Prospects.

The long and severe winter just ended,
followed by a cold backward spring, has
been very disastrous to farmers and
farming interests in this vicinity. The
accumulated stock of hay for two years
in addition to the large amount OF corn
fodder cut last fall, has been almost en-
tirely consumed, and many farmers are
forced to buy hay to carry their stock
through until grass is forward enough
to pasture This, and the fact that
many of our farmers are plowing up
their meadow lands, owing to the unsat-
isfactory prices received for hay of late,
will probably account for the recent
sharp advance in the hay market here
and at Wheeling.
Wheat was b;tdly frozen out, especial
ly on northern and western exposures
but under the stimulating influences of
the recent rains is freshening up consid-
erably; the prospect for large yield,
is however, discOuraging.
Oats were sown late, and the main
crop of potatoes are still implanted;
from all the information we can gather
there will be a large acreage of the lat
ter planted again this year.
Fruit buds have not developed to any
extent, but a careful examination re-
veals the fact that peaches and the finer
varieties of cherries were killed in the
bud-of the latter, the morellas prOba-
bly, alone escaped. Peach buds cannot
survive when the thermometer touches
2Oo below zero, as it did here last win
ter. Apples, pears and plums are unin-
jured; however, this is the off-year for
the former, and a full crop cannot rea-
sonably be expected.
The small fruits wintered well, and
with favorable weather will probably be
as abundant as usual. The cold wealth
er has retarded the blossoming of the
Strawberries, so that, while the crop
will mature late, the danger from May
frosts will be averted.
Sheep, cattle, and all kinds of stock
wintered well. and are generally report
in good condition.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24

SECRETARY SHERMAN has begun the
funding of the ten-forty bonds of the
act of March 8, 1864, aggregating 1884,
5e6,3OO in four per cent. bonds and GER
tificates. If the recent call for over
SIO0.00O,00O four per cents in one day is
any indication of the feeling in financial
circles, all the ten-forties will be funded
within the time that it was thought it
would take to fund the five-twenties
alone If this operation is successful,
and it is believed it will be, nearly
900 will be saved annually in in
terest, and during the first year 81 ,O00,-
900, Notwithstanding the three months
double interest. Secretary Sherman is
conducting the most gigantic refunding
operation the world has ever seen, and
that, too, without creating any disturb
ance in the money market. His success
could not have been more complete than
tits. He has not only saved millions to
the government. but has strengthened its
financial credit in the face of persistent
attacks upon it by the DemOcrat-Green-
hackers. His course cannot be too high
ly praised.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24
THE ATHENS ASYLUM.
Ce rrible Situation of Affairs.

The Cincinnati Commercial of Mon
day, has the following special from
Athens in reference to the condition of
affairs at the Asylum:
The trouble at the Asylum grows rap
idly worse. This morning DR.. Clarke,
the Superintendent, made savage as
sault npon DR.. Joe Lash, the recently
discharged assistant. 1t seems that
Lash had returned certain trinkets,
which had been left with him for safe
keeping, to the owners, who were pa
tients. This gave mortal offense to
Clarke, and the result was as stated. A
number of patients in the better wards
have become furious from excitement,
and will doubtless have to be sent to
stronger rooms. Friends of patients are
writing to ascertain what can be done
to secure their relations from the effects
of the general decentralization. To-day
Steward Bell, now the real head of the
concern, has stationed guards at the
main door, and denies access to all COM
ers. The young doctors are preparing
memorials to the Legislature, backed up
by sworn evidence. showing that DR..
Clarke is totally unfit for his position and
wholly incompetent to fill it. The evil
dence goes far to implicate some of the
Trustees in shameful immortality and
beastly drunkenness. One woman has
made oath to having cleaned the room
of Trustee of the vomit on the floor on
the occasion of debauch in which at
least three Trustees participated. The
assistant physicians, Lash and Hanley,
are young men of high character, and
there is no doubt of the truth of their
statements. The Democratic Central
Committee has taken alarm and will
memorialize the Legislature to investi-
gate and reorganize, if found necessary,
but it is not believed that any relief will
come from Columbus. There are mem
bers of the Legislature who know the
hideous secrets of the place and will not
consent to lay them bare.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24

THE quarrel between Gen. Stanley
and Gen. Hazen has at length reached a
trial before court martial, and although
civilians do not take very lively inter-
est in it, it has excited much attention
on the part of army men. Their contro-
yersy is one of long standing, and STAN
ley now has Hazen brought up on the
charge of deserting his brigade at the
battle of Shiloh and hiding behind tree.
So far the proof of this alledged coward
ly action has not been at all conclusive.
Hazen did get separated from his brigade
early on the morning of the fight, ac-
cording to the testimony of Gems. Crit
tenden and McCook; but the troops were
badly confused then, and Hazen was
with his command subsequently when it
was badly cut up under the enemy's fire.
About the truth appears to be that in
this trial Hazen has been made the tar
get of professional jealousy. 1t is true
that he has kept himself most of the
time since the war in pretty eomforta-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24

A WASHINGTON SPECIAL in the Gin
cinnati Gazette says that it is very evil
dent from the confidential admissions of
Democrats influential in their party
councils, that their party leaders are be-
ginning to think that they have commit
ted an error in forcing the extra session,
and in making the threats they have as
to stopping the government, and that
the energies of the leaders are now be-
ing directed to discovering some solu-
tion of existing complications. This
feeling has not taken possession of the
majority of the party, but it certainly is
influencing large number of the most
active leaders, and is the only basis for
the numerous pending rumors Of proba-
Bile compromise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24

had been allowed, averted, it is hoped
that the respective sections will culti-
vate the most friendly feelings toward
each other, and that they will take a
common pride in developing the re-
sources of the county, in whatever
channel they are found. For st. Clairs-
vile we can safely say that she cherish
es no hostile feelings toward Bellaire,
because of the contest which she has
just waged, to subserve, as we think, a
local interest, but as in the past, her cit
liens take just pride in the growth and
advancement of so important manu-
featuring city in our county, and will,
as heretofore, when opportunity offers,
invest their capital to assist in carrying
forward eOmmendable enterprises.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-04-24
COURT REPORT.
Judge OKEY. Clerk DARRAH and Sheriff
HILLES, present.

GAINESVILLE Bank VS.. j. H. Watt &
Bros. ct al. Three judgments in favor
of plaintiff for 1929 "a, $3.50 Is, and
$104 40 respectively.
Mary A. Denham VS.. Mary A. Morri-
son ct al. Ordered that judgment in ia
vor of John Alexander shall be prior
lien, and is a second lien upon premises
Attachment of VIM. H. Vail, admir-, is a
third lien.
Robert Gillespie VS.. Crawford E.
Welsh ct al. Judgment in favor OF
plaintiff and against defendant Welsh fol-
$1162 %. In default of payment Mas
ter Commissioner Shannon is ordered to
sell mortgaged premises. Further or
dered that this case be referred to said
Master TO state an account between the
parties.
Jas. McGregor ct al. VS.. VIM. X. Gro
zier ct al. Report of Referee approved.
Ordered that the judgment of plaintiff
against VIM. X. CrOZier be paid out of
share of said CrOzier in the assets of
Crozier Bros. In default of payment
Sheriff is ordered to sell property of said
CroZier Bros.
Mt. Pleasant National Bank VS.. Lind
ley Hoge ct al. Judgment in favor of
plaintiff for $4S86 66. In default of pay
ment Master Commissioner Charles
worth is ordered to sell lots 107, 10S, 100,
10, 12O, 121, 122, 124 and 125 in Fink's
Addition to Bellaire.
L. J. C. brennan VS.. ROsina Wood ct
al. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for
1882 20. In default of payment Master
Commissioner Charlesworth is ordered
to sell mortgaged premises.
Jos. Medill VS.. Bryan Corcoran ct al.
Judgment in favor of plaintiff for $780,
SO. In default of payment Master Com
missioner Charlesworth is ordered to
sell mortgaged premises. l. NJ. Riley,
admir-. of Michael Sweeney, decd, is
made party defendant in this case.
John Medill vs.. Hannah G. Edwards
ct al. Judgment in favor of plaintiff for
1905 10. In default of payment Master
Commissioner Charlesworth is ordered
to sell mortgaged premises.
Workingmen's Building Association
VS.. Veronica 10y ct al. Court finds due
plaintiff from said Veronica 10y $105 so,
and the sum yet to become due to be
$3.50 81. In default of payment of sum
now due Master Commissioner Shannon
is ordered to sell mortgaged premises.
Workingmen's Mutual Building Asso-
citation VS.. Amos w. Shepherd ct al. Re