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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
New Testament.

DIR. Philip Schaff, chairman of tn,
American section of the Bible Revision
Committee, addressed a large audienc'
at Pittsburgh, Sunday, on the revised
Testament After briefly reviewing thu
deterrent translatiens made from tim,
to- time, the speaker said that for forty
years there had been growing demand
for new translation. The reasons fol
such revision are two. First, change,
in language; and second, progress in bib
lieal scholarship. Every living Language
changes, from time to time. Certain
words have changed their meaning tt
the direct opposite as formerly express
ed, such as prevent" used in the sense oi
precede, "let" for hinder, carriage" fol
baggage. "by-and-by" for forthwith. The
most important reason, however, is the
growth of knowledge. The forty-seven
men who made the King James transla
tion had none of them been in Palestine
and knew little of biblical geography
they were thus liable to make mistakes
and did make many. Since Egypt has
given up her treasure, Sinai explored
Palestine traversed, Babylon and Min
eyeh risen from the graves to testify to
to the truth of the Bible and lend their
manuscripts and inscriptions to the ex.
PLANTATION of some of the passages. Older
manuscripts silce discovered have been
used in the present revision, and many
actual errors rectified. sStrain at a
gnat" has been changed to STRAIN out a
gnat." and great many such typo
graphical errors corrected. Two words
in the original were both translated
"hell"-in the King James version
"hades," meaning abode of souls after
death, and Gehenna. meaning the abode
OF the damned. In the revision this has
been corrected. So also has the distinc-
tion between devil and demon been
brought out. The division into chapters,
first made by Catholic cardinal in the
thirteenth century, and that into verses,
first made by Paris publishing house
in the sixteenth century, have been done
away with and the text divided accord
ing to sense. Italicised passages, when
they were unnecessary and weakening
to the sense, have been discarded,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
Decoration Day at Martins Ferry.


The Decoration ceremonies at Martins
Ferry, on Monday, were more than usu-
ally interesting. Though the day was
warm and the people busy, as rule all
business was suspended i'll the after
noon, and at about 8, o'clock, under COM
mand of Gen. Capehart, headed by the
Martins Ferry Cornet Band, quite a
procession marched to the Grove, where
hundreds, seeking shade, had already
assembled. The soldiers graves were
all designated by a small flag, and the
cemetery being in the beautiful grove,
the scene was very impressive. Felix
Hadsell called the roll of Martins Fer
ry veterans, and MIR. C. S. Moore respond
ed for the absent and dead, and as his
voice rang out dead" "killed in action"
it awakened many sad memories. Pray
er was offered by Rev. S. Y. Kennedy.
Poem, Mustered Out" was well read
by Miss Annie Weir. Rev. DIR. Kirk
wood, of Wooster, by accident present,
was called out, and made most impress
sively eloquent address. DR.. j. NJ. Todd
was next introduced, and spoke for a
few minutes, when the procession re-
formed, the band playing a dirge, the
graves were profusely bestrewn with
flowers. Martins Ferry did herself
great credit, as she has always done, in
honoring the day and the memory of
her honored soldier dead.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
NNIONrOWN.

Mr.. WIN. MCCRACKEN, an. aged and
highly esteemed citizen is very low, and
he is not expected to survive many days
Mr.. JAMES LONG, who was so severe.
| injured is in very weak and helpless
condition, but his physicians say that he
will in time recover from the effects OF
his injuries.
THE death of Mrs. Jenkins, an aged
citizen of this town, is expected every
hour. She has been an invalid for a
long time.
We had the pleasure through the
courtesy of MessrS. Greer and Lang, the
extensive dealers in hardware, of Wheel
ing, by their book-keeper, BARLEY Coop
er, Esq. of communicating from their
Office, by telephone, with Mr.. James An
derson, publisher of the Independent,
Bellaire, and Mr.. j. G. Cochran, ESQ.,,
of the Island Drug Store. Mr.. Anderson
cheerfully answered our inquiries con-
cerning the Loan Exhibition, and we
had the assurance to inform Mr.. Coch-
ran that the weather was warm, and
found by his answer that his opinion
and ours was the same on that subject.
Conversing with men four miles dis
tant through the medium of electricity,
is novel experience to your correspond
ent.
Miss MATTE STEVENS, who has been
paying an extended visit to her sister
near CadiZ, has returned home.
"BABY THE TWO TIMEs."-The Lord
has loaned our esteemed and worthy
friend, Bart Cooper, Esq, ex-Treasurer
lof Belmont county, now of Wheeling,
W. Va, another pretty little girl baby.
Bart offered to get up Loan Exhibit
tian for our benefit, but time was limit
ed. While our whole heart is shaking
hands with the happy father, We can do
no better than repeat the toast of Rip
Van Wrinkle, Heres to you" &C., sc.
CONFERENCE MEETING of the two
churches on Saturday was without any
immediate results. The subject was
freely discussed, and there is the most
friendly feeling existing between the
two organizations. The matter will be
brought before the Associate Ref. Pres
bytery on Monday.
COMMUNION at the A. R. Church, on
Sabbath last. Rev. Burris assisted the
pastor, preaching to a large audience
There was one accession to the Church
Baptism into A. R. Church, Miss Jennie
Patterson; also, Sarah, infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Gillespie. Bap-
tisms into U. p. Church on Monday week
Mary Bell, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. T. Caldwell; Howard K,
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt
Lodge. H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

stolen his property, therefore another
search was instituted and the articles
found in Seward's room secreted in his
bed. He was again arrested and placed
in the lookup to await trial. He was
tried the next day before Justice Star.
key and was bound over TO court to await
further hearing. Constable Harris took
him to st. Clairsville on Saturday and
lodged him in Jail.
Arch CoSS, whose death was reported
in last weeks issue of the CHRONICLE
was for several months citizen of this
place. Being straightforward in all his
dealings he acquired the reputation OF
being an honorable, upright man, and
his untimely end was quite surprise.
Cupid is still on the rampage. Married
last Thursday at the residence of John
Pickering, Esq, Mr.. B. F. Cordner and
Miss Ella Carpenter The happy couple
have our best wishes
Henry Maxwell and wife are visiting
relatives in the vicinities of Butler and
Deersville.
Allie Hobson, second daughter of Ste
phen Hobson, lies dangerously i'll from
the effects of the measles. Her sister
"Becca," who is visiting at Salem, was
telegraphed for Sunday morning. Sev
eral others who are just recovering from
the measles are attacked with some
other disease, which in most cases is
worse than the measles. Among the
number is Mrs. Emma Gregory, who il
is feared to-day is taking typhoid fever
A little boy of Bennie Wilson has be
come almost entirely deaf, and other:
are not so seriously afflicted.
No. l school has suspended for thu
present, on account of the illness of tht
teacher Miss Mary Reynolds.
Lem Fisher, of Smyrna, was in tOwI
last week shaking hands with OLE
| friends. c. L.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE following circular has been is
sued from the War Department at
Washington City, TO which we invite
careful attention:
"There being now pending in this de-
partment great numbers of volunteer
pension claims which cannot be salts
factorily verified for want of informa-
tiOn which missing records Of discon-
tinued volunteer commands would af-
tord, and it having transpired in many
Instances that officers of the late yolun-
teer forces have still in their possession
or under their control books and other
records pertaining to their corps, divi-
sions, brigades, regiments, and compa-
MES, their attention is called to the fact
that all such books and records should
be deposited with this office, and they
are earnestly requested to cause thesame
to be forwarded without delay to the
Adjutant General of the Army, at Wash
ington, District of Columbia
No expense, other than postage OF
proper express charges (when packages
exceed four pounds, the limit for mail
parcels), can be paid by the Govern
ment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

JUSTICE STANLEY MATTHEWS render.
ed his first decision at Cincinnati on
last Thursday. and it happened to be in
directly against the Standard Oil CON-
pany, the worst of monopolies. That
company, controlling several railroads,
had fixed the tariff for petroleum. ship
ped by other parties, at two dollars per
BARREL while the steamboats, were will
ing to carry it at fifty cents, but the law
forbids the carrying of oils on passenger
boats, when there are other practicable
routes. Justice Matthews decided that
the railroads by their exorbitant rates
had made that route impracticable, and
therefore it could be carried oy steam
boats.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
FLUSHING.


There was quite an excitement in
town on last Thursday by the report
that Il stranger by the name of Seward
who had been lodging at the Flushing
House for the past few days had been
arrested for stealing watch, revolver,
and some money, from Frank Roberts, a
plasteper, who is also boarding at the
same hotel. Seward left the hotel shortly
after Roberts missed his property on the
pretense of leaving Oh the train. Bpt
fortunately the train was gone when he
reached the station, and Roberts who
and followed him, by using stratagsm.
il duce him to return TO town with him.
Upon reaching town Roberts had him
arrested, but the stolen goods not being
found in his possession he was again re-
leased. However it seems that Roberts
was fully confident that Sewa:d had
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

COMMODORE MUTT, the we'll known
dwarf who travelled with Tom Thumb,
and who died in New York last week,
for man of his size did a good deal of
harm in his latter days. Leaving the
show business about year ago, he
bought out saloon in New York, and a
few days after was hauled into court
for selling liquor without license. He
was subsequently before the courts for
keeping disOrderly house.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE uncertainties of our tariff law
construction usually inure to the benefit
of the importers. The decision of AS
sistant Secretary French regarding the
duty on car-truck channel iron is no
table exception and will be received
with satisfaction by our iron men. Mr..
French rules that this iron must pay a
specific duty Of thirty dollars ton in
stead of the twenty-one dollars a ton
which has heretofore been assessed
upon il.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

safely restore and keep them In order. Il II
POSITIVE REMEDY for all the diseases
that cause pains in the lower part Of the eo,iy
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jsu ndice, Diz~
illness, Gravel, Fever, Ague, Aalarial Fever,
and all difficulties of the Kidneys. LAYER and
Urinary OrgAps.
II Is an excellent and safe remsdy tor re-
males during Pregnancy. 1t Will control
Menstruation and Is Invaluable Tor Leucors
rhOa or Falling OF the Womb. l-.-..
AS Blood Purifier IL is unequaled, for it
cures the organs that make the blood.
READ THE RECORD.
at saved my life."-E Lakely, Selma, Ala.
"It is the remedy that will cure the many
diseases peculiar to women."-Aothers' AagL
1T has passed severe tests and won endorse
ments nom some of the highest medical
taIent In the country."-N Y World.
mo remedy heretofore discovered can BE-
held for one moment In comparison with
itn-Rev Q A Harvey, DID, Washington. d Q.
This remedy, which has done snch wonders,
is put up in the LARGEST SIZED BOrrLE VI
any medicine upon the market and is sold
By Druggists and all dealers At 81 % per bot
tie. For Diabetes, enquire for WAkNEB'S
SAFE DIABETES CURE IL Is POSITIVE
II. WARNER co, Rochester. NY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

MONDAY being Decoration Day it was
observed as holiday more generally
throngout the country than for many
years. In Washington, New York, Bos.
ton, Columbus, and in almost every city
and town of the north the interest man.
ifested was much greater than usual
demonstrating that the deep, affection
for those who went down in the smoke
of the conhict is as frrvid and fresh in
the public heart as at any time since the
close Of the war.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
AN OATH.

Crawford county, Pa, City of Titusville:
Personally appeared before me Peter Phil
lips, who. being sworn according to law, de-
poses and saysI That he has been affected
with rheumatism, moFe or Jess for the past
four or five years; that last winter be had a
very severe attack, and that the pain was eY-
eruciatipg, and he could only move about in
his own room by taking hold of something
for support. When the disease was in its
most acute form. and the pain almost unbear-
able, he took a dose of Wilson's Lightning
Remedy, which caused immediate relief. ana
the second dose, taken five hours after, made
perfect and permanent cure, and that since
taking the two doses he has been free from
the disease. or any symptoms thereof.
PETER PHILLIPS.
Sworn and subsc ibed TO before me this 9th
day of July, A. 1880. 10
6S>st JoHs VNEnI, Notary Public.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

A DRUNKEN desperate of Little Rock,
Arkansas, named Newson, amused him.
self on Saturday by numbering an old
colOred Baptist minister named Latimer.
Meeting the latter NewsOn ordered him
to get down on his knees and offer
prayer. Latimer not complying he was
shot dead. The murderous scoundrel
gave bail and at once made his escape.
Another example of Southern justice,
when cOlored men are the victims of the
assassin's shot gun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

The Hon. VIM. H. Upson, of Akron
is prominently mentioned as candidate
for Judge Of the Supreme Court before
the State Convention next week. Mr..
Upson is man of high order of abil-
ity, and a lawyer of large experience
and sound judgment; besides, he comes
from section of the State which will
insure a heavy vote in his behalf, The
Belmont county delegation cannot do
better than to give him an earnest sup
port.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE Q. S. Commissioner of Agricul-
ture values the farm produce raised in
the United States in 1880 at two thou
sand million dollars. of which more than
one-third was exported. Among the
leading articles he. e.names breadstuffs to
the amount of s2ss, s,OOO, 900; cotton about
1921. .OO0, 900; while cheese and butter is
estimated SAG OOO.O
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE late railway king, Col. Thomas
A. Scott, wasn't much of a politician.
He was a warm supporter of the admin
istration of Abraham lincoln. but at the
last presidential election voted it is said
for his old personal friend. Hancock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

The Republicans of Jefferson county,
on Saturday, placed in nomination the
following county ticket: Representative,
Robt. Love; Probate Judge, w. V. b.
Croskey; Sheriff. B. N. Sharp; Clerk of
the Courts, T. b. Coulter; Treasurer, S.
B. Campbell; Prosecuting Attorney,
John M. Clark; Commissioner, Amos
Parsons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
Administrator's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given thai In the Probate
IN Court OF Belmont county, Ohio, the under
signed was appointed ana qualified as Ad-
mlnlstrator OF the estate of Daniel Harris.
decd, late Of said county.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quesled to make immediate payment. ana
those having claims against said estate VIII
present them duly authenticated for settles
menL EDWARD =. ARkCk.
5l9.st Administrstor,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

A NoN-PARTIsAN prohibitory State
convention is to meet in Jackson. Miss,
on the S0th Of June. 1t is proposed to
combine the friends of prohibition in an
effort to adopt constitutional provi-
sion prohibiting the liquor traffic after
a certain day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE Bucyrus Journal denies. says the
Columbus Journal. the story set afoat
by some one that it is opposed to the re-
nomination of Governor Foster. The
editor says that he positively prefers
tile nomination of Foster" and that Ito
shelve him on the second. term would be
an act of both injustice and unwisdon.' y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

Cuiicula ResOlvent, the new blood purifier
internally, Cuticura, 6 medical jelly, assisted
by the Cuticura and MEDICINAL and Toilet
Soap, externally, have performed the mosi
lous humors ever recorded in medical annals
ECZEMA RODENT.
F. III. Drake, Esq, agent for Harper Brosu
Detroit, Mich, gives an astonishing account
of his case eczema rOdeDt). which had been
treated by q consultation of physicians with>
Cuticura Remedies.
SALT RHEUM.
Will Mcdonald, 2542 Dearborn st., Chicago
gratefully acknowledges cure OF Salt Rheum
on head. neck, face, arms and legs. fol seven
teen years; not able to walk except on hands
and knees for one year; not able to help him
self for eight years; tried hundreds of RENEE
dies; doctors pronounced his case hopelt IS;
permanently cured by the Cuticura Remedies.
RING WORM.
Geo. w. Brown, 4S Marshal st.. Providence
r. l., cui ed by Cuticura Remedies of a ring
worm humor, got atthe barber's, which spread
all over his ears. neck and face. and for six
years resisted all kinds of treatment
SKIN DISEASE.
s. A. steele, Esq Chicago, I,l., says: "I VIII
say that before l used Cuticura REMEDIES
was in fearful stale. and had given up all
performed wonderful care for me, and OF
my own Tree will and accord recommend
them"
q POTTER, Chemists and Druggists. 800 Wash
ington street, Boston. and are for tale by all
druggists. Price OF Cutfcura, Medicinal
Jelly. small boxes, 5Oc; large boxes 81. Cults
bottle. Cuticufa Medicinal Toilet soap, 25c.
Cuticnra Medicinal Shaving Soap, l5c; in bars
for BARRIERS and large c nsumers, SOC. All
mailed tree on receipt of price.
Send for illustrated Treatise on the Skin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

OUR OWN Johngee Thompson, Ser
geant-at-Arms of the House of Repre-
sentatives, Indignantly denies the ru-
mored charge that he is short in his ac-
connfS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

Mr.. ]. D.LAYNG. General Manager of
the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and Chicago
line, has relinquished that place 10 ac-
cept the position Of General Superin-
tendent of the Chicago and Northwest
ern Road. Mr.. Laying is one Of the best
railroad men of the country. The Penn
sylvania company loses most valuable
officer by his retirement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE Supreme Court of New York has
granted the order to change the name of
the corporation of ''Scribner & Co." to
"The Century Company"-the order to
take effect on the 21st of June. The July
issue of Scribner's Monthly and st. Mich
olas will have the new corporate i'm
Driut. ~fffr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

SECRETARY WINDOWS refunding stroke
will save the country ten millions of
dollars in interest annually, and yet there
are people who pretend to believe that
this administration is not a success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

IT is said that the Swedes acquire the
English language with greater facility
than any other Teutonic race. It is
stated that 100000 of this hardy and
frugal people will come to America
during the present year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE American Bible Society cannot
adopt the revised edition, as its charter
prescribes only the King James version,
and all its trust funds are held subject
to that condition. This will prevent the
new book from circulating as rapidly as
it otherwise would.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

BECAUSE of the Star-Route expose
the Democrats are talking and making
faces as though they never had any skel-
etons in their closets. They don't dare
open the doors and look into their own
secret places.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
Rely on the Druggists.

Malt Bitters are the best bitters.'
They promote sleepand allay nervousness.
Best liver and kidney medicine we SELL
They knock the chills every time
'Consumptive people gain flesh on them
Malt Bitters have no rivals in this town.
Best thing for nursing mothers we have
we like to recommend Malt Bitters.' ju
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

ACCORDING to the census bulletin, re-
Gently issued the daily newspapers of
the United States have increased since
1870 liz number from STA to 912, and in
aggregate daily circulation from $780,
600 to $3.50. 900.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

In the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, at Buffalo, last week, it was deter.
mined to hold the next meeting of the
Assembly at Springfield, Ill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

IT is currently reported says the
Cleveland Leader that Mrs. Kate Chase
Sprague is going onto the stage, in the
leading role in an emotional drama,
written expressly for her by BARLEY
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

In the county Republican conventions
to select delegates to the State Conven-
tion, so far as held. shows the delega-
tions to be solid for Foster.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

GEN. GRANT has sailed from Mexico
for the United States, and it need not
surprise any one to hear shortly that he
has dropped down on Albany.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

THE New York Herald. says that the
devotion of American women to the
kerosene can that has done so much to
depopulate the country is one of the
mysterious developments of the femi-
nine nature.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02
East Liberty Live Stock.

MAY 30-Cattle-Receipts for the
week 7,413 head of through and 63S head
of local. The supply is light so far, but
fully equal to the demand, with prices of
a full quarter all round. Prices range
from 81 90 to SO 90.
Hogs-Receipts for the week 1850
head; Philadelphias So 15a6 40; York
ers S. 75a5 So.
Receipts $500 head; total for
the week 10000 head; selling at 4a5c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

On account of the illness of Mrs. Gar
field the President was unable to attend
the Decoration exercises at Gettysburg,
on Monday. as he had expected to do.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

OHIO is still at the top. Census re-
ports show the centre of population Of
the United States is about eight miles
from Cincinnati
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

SOap.--Laundry and Toilet-The
largest lot, best quality. andmost for the
money of any house in the country. Call
and be convinced. [2tl GEO. JEPsON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

MAHoNING county joins with Belmont
county in sending a solid delegation for
Hon. r. G. Richards for Lieutenant
Governor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-02

HLoNDoN PURPLE is cheaper than
Paris Green and just as certain to kill
the bugs. Sold at
g 26 ST. PATTERsON'S.