Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-01-17

the WeleOMe,-are PraeIicing intimaditlon
upon their fellers. As they begin 10 think
about going, they are informed that that
animal was heard again in the woods, the
night before. which brings them down IN
thsirchairs again for an arrangement for
the night.
-Our Cincinnarus OF the Standara pro-
poses to give his huge paw TO that little
wsif who has just merged into this wicked
world. over on Bank alley, OF elsewhere.
Would It not be more in harmony with
modern civilization and refinement, to
just shave that ugly iowl, kiss the sweet
! little stranger.
The roads are in very bad condition.
Hardly ten rods can be found without
chug-holeS Of the worst kind. The strip
of road between Kingsville and North
Kingsville we found on Monday last to be
the worst Of any vet seen 1t Was so bad
as to require 10 be worked with plow and
shovel Getting through is barely prac-
tical,le without accident
Last Saturday afternoon Mr.. Chas.
Ledwell of Dorset township shot himself
in the left breast. while under tine influence
Of liquor. 1t is not known whether he fired
the shot with suicidal intentions or not.
The ball entered the breast near the heart
aEG caused an excessive hemmorage from
his mouth. The wound Is dangerous one
and will probably result in his death.
The Warren Chronicle comes to US
since the new year, in quorto form, much
enlarged. aud generally brushed up and
greatly improved in appearance. The
Chronicle has always been prosperous
and thrifty journal, with the snap and ring
of ready ability and tact. It is always a
source Of pleasure to see such papers reap
ing the rewards of their energy and ideli-
ty.
The following schedule of the running
Of trains is given for the accommodation
of those who attend the Teachers County
Association at Jefferson. on Saturday. the
18th instant: Arrive from Ashtsbula,
1916; from Andover. 1O:45 a. H.; depart
for Ashtabula, 400 p. m.: for Andover,
500 p. IN. Hacks connect with all trains
at Eaglevills. on the A. & P. R. R. Fare,
S5 cents.
Correspondence is now going on be-
tween Captains Smithnight of the 1st Bat
terry, o. n. G., at Cleveland, Freer of the
End Battery at Niles, Bartlett of the Sd
Battery at Ashtabula, and Hopkins of the
4th Battery at Toledo, with the view of
holding a grand artillery snoampment
some time during the coming summer.
As the location has not yet been decided
upon it may be held in Ashtabula but will
in all probability be held at Cleveland.
. The week of prayer was observed
through the week, beginning with Sunday
evening, the 9th, ct the Presbyterian
church-preaching by the Rev. Mr.. SAT-
ford-and closing with Sunday evening,
18th. at the Congregational church
preaching by Rev. Mr.. McGifert-alter-
mating through the week. The attendance
was good, and the spirit such as becomes
those belonging to the same household of
faith. The observance has been produc-
tive of good. An additional meeting was
by the pastor of the Presbyter-
ian church for Tuesday evening of this
week.
Another attempt is to be made to i'm
prove our harbor i'll accordance with the
plans announced last Summer. At the
meeting of the Council last Wednesday
evening resolution was adopted asking
the Legislature to re-enact the special law
the Village to issue bonds for
the widening, Strengthening and improve
ment of Ashtabula Harbor The scheme
was defeated last year by majority of-we
votes, and the Mayor and Coun-
ell now feel confident that if the law is re-
enacted it cannot fail TO be adopted by
our citizens. Great improvements are to |
be made at the Harbor during the coming |
summer to meet the demand of the rapid
lY increasing marine business Of the place,
and it is the duty of every citizen to vote
''for harbor improvement-yes."
As will be seen by the Council pro-
ceedings published in another column the
entire police force of the town, including
The Harbor, has been discharged owing to
the fact that there is no money in the po
lice fund. There is now due the force over
five months pay which amounts to $1,000,
In February the fund will receive about
81, 200 from the County Treasurer but this
will be promptly paid out and the police
fund will again lie empty until next July.
1t now looks as though we shall have to do
without the luxury of uniformed police"
for the next six months at least. The
force has for several years besn hardly
large enough to control the disorderly ele-
ment but it has been faithful and efficient.
The disbandment of the entire force will
necessitate the organization of a merchant
police force and private watchmen. Had
the letter of the law been carried out the
force would have been discharged when
ever the funds levied for police purposes
were exhausted.