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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
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VICE PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
How He Received the News.

New YORK, Sept. 19-The Tribnne re
porter was the first to. carry the news t,
3Gen. Arthur At IL 20 he called at TIL
2Generals house on Lexington avenue
{ and was met by colored attendant
: who said that his instructions we're no
! to take in the cards of newspaper men
ION being told of the death of Presiden
aGarield, he asked the reporter to wait
kand then carried the word in to Genera
ARTHUR. The Vice President came int,
/ Ethe hall, and the reporter said:
General, we have dispatch announ
icing the death of President Garfield a
fl0:s5 tonight. Have you any dis
+ patches on the subject? ?"
NO." replied Gen. Arthur, "and an
10th to believe the report. 1t can not be
Strue" Gen. Arthur stood erect ant
ecomposed, but it was apparent that hi
twas suffering under suppressed excite
kment.
"The report is. nevertheless, true, sac
sas it is," the reporter said "What will
/ be your immediate movements?"
Il can not tell. In fact, am not will.
ling 20 believe the report until it has fur.
|ther continuation"
"Will you go to Long Branch to-
'night?"
alt is not likely. am inclined to
think that my presence will be desired
lin Washington rather than in Long
Branch. But nothing can be known
now. You must excuse me from an
swering further questions. If any dis
patches reach Inc you will be made
aware of them" With this Gen. Ar
thur retired.
At ll:3j Western Union Messenger
brought Il dispatch to the Generals
house canIirming the reporters infor-
nation. 1t was Il private dispatch and
its contents, further than it contained
news of the death, was not given out.I
General Arthur first read the Dispatch
and then buried his head in his handsI
and rested it on the table. He handed;
The dispatch to his private Secretary
Col. John C. Reid, who read it aloud. I
There were present Elihu Root and Dis
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

AMONG the manipulatOrs of Book
walters political fortunes, who are ex-
.cessively solicititous about the welfare
lof laboring men, and who condemn in
measured terms the Democratic system
7of contract convict labor, it would be
Interesting to know how many of them
There are who ever did a days honest
manual labor in shop or field. So far as
3our acquaintance among them extends
There is not one who is not capitalist
Ia speculator. or an office-hunter, who
lekes out a living by dealing in the
small beer of politics. They are, upon
1the whole. a rather disreputable crew
and in no sort an Improvement on the
70ld, true-blue Democrats, whom they
! have crowded of their stools and into
'retirement-Cin Commercial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
The Remains.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 2O.-The Attor-
Iney General, who has charge of the ar
arrangements for removing the remains
from Long Branch to Washington says:
The Pennsylvania road will send foul
coaches here to be used on this occasion
The train will be made up as follows
First car, baggage; second Car, remains
|of the President and escort: third car
Mrs. Garfield and family, and fourth caI
members of the Cabinet and attending
surgeons. The train will take the same
route as that taken when the President
was removed from Washington. Nc
stops Will be made except at water sta
tions. and no newspaper reporters will
be permitted on the train. 1t is the de-
sire of those managing the arrangements
for the removal that no train shall be
run either in advance or after the Presi-
dents special for observance or other
purposes. The special train will be run
slowly and all through trains will be
laid over for it to pass.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
HAMPERS MAGAZINE for October is a

HARPER's MAGAZINE for October is a
remarkable number, both for the beauty
Iof its illustrations and the interest and
importance of its varied contents. The
Number opens with beautiful fronts
Ipiece-a full-page illustration by Abbey
Ientitled with Grandpa" The leading
illustrated article is by VIM. Hamilton
Gibson, and is entitled "a Berkshire
ERoad." Adirondack Days." is an illus
|trated article which at once takes cap
tive the imagination, and leads it de
lighted to the close. Mr.. Joseph Hal
toms Journalistic London" is greatly
aided by several portraits. "The Pea
body Museum" is illustrated with six
teen engravings. The article on Fred
.erick A. Bridgman" will prove of espe
!cial interest to artists. "The Telegraph
sof To-day" and Cotton and Its King
:dom,' are two finely illustrated articles
The whole number, from Abbey's front
8ispiece Illustration, with Grandpa" t.
the full and valuable departments, is
1one of excellence and beauty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
The Wool Market.
New York Bulletin Of Satwday.

New York Bulletin of SatWday.
A general feeling of confidence ap
gpears to prevail among holders, and il
ssome cases there is a tendency to as
ssume somewhat buoyant views owing tt
1.-THE improved condition of affairs secur
led during the last two or three weeks
Extreme and rampant expressions, how
lever, are as yet rather the exception
land the general inclination is to make
! haste slowly. Indeed, on our. market
1.-THE policy of holders has been to keeI
stocks in motion, and when full bids are
secured the customer is accommodated
while at many of the primary points
3holders are said to keep 1a2c away from
5the rates buyers are willing to pay, which
checks business and creates a feyerish
unsettled tone. The movement here
during the past week has been unusual
1ly heavy; indeed, the largest for any
corresponding period for many months,
land. as a natural consequence the feel
ling at the close is firm and confident.
Manufacturers have decided to take
hold. very evidently, and finding sellers
Willing to meet them OH fair basis, as
above noted, business has proven most
satisfactory all around. The prices OBJ
ltained on all grades are fully up to the
former asking range, and about 1a1Hc
higher than buyers named at the open
ling of the month. Thus, we find X and
Xxx, quoted at 424a43c as an operating
basis established, with some of the ex-
.tra fine lots at 44c, while portion OF
lthe stock has been partially withdrawn
ION limit of 45c, and other qualities
about in proportion. The advices from
abroad are firm and generally consider
led as supporting. Sales reported include
10000 fine Xxx Ohio and above. 44c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

Tonight by the surgeons who have BEEN
in attendance upon the late President:
BY previous arrangement post NOR
item examination of the body of the
President was made this afternoon in
1.-THE presence and with the assistance of
Drs. Hamilton, Agnew, Bliss, Barnes,
woodward, Reyburn, Smith, of Elberon,
land Acting Assistant Surgeon d. L.
Lamb, of the army medical museum,
Washington.
The operation was performed by DR..
Lamb. 1t was found that the ball, af-
tier fracturing the right 11th rib had
passed through the spinal column in
front of the spinal canal, fracturing the
body of the first lumbar vertebra, driv-
ling number of small fragments of
bone into the adjacent soft parts and
Hedging just below the pancreas, about
two inches and half to the left of the
Sspine and behind the peritOneum, where
lit had become entirely encySted. The
Eimmediate cause of death was seconda-
4 Try hemorrhage from one of the mesen-
<tric arteries, adjoining the track of the
sball. blood rupturing the peritOneum
sand nearly pint escaping into the alb
sdominal cavity. This hemorrhage is be-
zlieved to have been the cause ofthe Sc
svere pain complained of just before
Edeath. An abSceSs cavity six inches by
Flour in Dimensions, was found in the
5vicinity of the gall bladder, between the
<liyet and transverse colon, which were
strongly interadherent. 1t did not in
Evolve the substance of the liver, and no
Communication was found between it
land the wound. The suppurating chan
incl extended from the external wound
Abetween the lion muscles and right kid
sney to the right groin. This channel is
{now known to be due to the burrowing
eof pas from the wound and was suppos-
J led to have been the track of the ball
sOn examination of the organs of the
Fchest evidence of severe bronchis were
found on both sides with bronchopneu-
monia of the lower portion of the right
/ lung, and though to much less extent, of
Ethe left. The lungs contained no alb
sscesses and the heart no clots. The liy-
Ger was enlarged and fatty, but free from
sabscesses, nor were any found in any
sother organ except the left kidney
(which contained near its surface small
sabsceSS about one-third of an inch in
sdiameter. In relieving the. history of
sthe case in connection with the autopsy,
Fit is quite evident that the different sup
spurating surfaces and especially the
sfractured spongy tissue of the vertebra
furnish sufficient explanation of the sep
rtic condition which existed.
4 [Signed d. W. BLISS,
4 J. K. BARNES,
4 J. J. WOODWARD,
ROBT. REYBURN,
F. ii. HAMILTON,
4 D. H. AGNEw,
/ A. II. SMITH,
ID. S. LAMB.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE New York Express reports MI
John G. Thompson's discourse to an in
|terviewer on the political situation ii
Ohio, in which Mr.. John G. gives sorr!
views, saying that the Methodists, tn,
'Prohibitionists, and the Temperance
people are all working against the Re
publican ticket, and therefore the Dem
.ocrats can afford to pursue still policy
and not arouse party antagonisms. HI
says also that while they are not hold
ling public meetings, BoOkwalter il
working very effectually in persona
way, and that his majority will be any
where from Is, 900 to $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

University)-Wheat; Soil, Tillage, Va
'rieties and Harvesting" Or. Manly
|Miles-"System in Farming;" Prof. Cy-
rus (Thomas EntomologicalCommission)
|-"Counteracting Injurious Insects; :"
Mrs E.H.Leland-"Rearing and Training
.of Children There are many other
valuable illustrated articles, including
Notes for Farm and Garden Work; Plan
Iof Small Barn; Flood Fence; Smut on
Wheat, Oats, and Barley; Sulky Plows.
A full supply of Household Reading
the Boys and Girls Columns can but
please and instruct the young. Terms
1880 year, 10 cts. copy. ORANGE
JUDD Co., Publishers, New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

TIE New York Tribune says that ons
of the many injurious effects of the re
cert drouth is the reduction of the pota
to crop byfrom one-fourth to one-third
and the consequent increase in the pricf
of this important article of food. "Ear
ly yaRose," the favorite variety in this
market, now retaiIs at from SO to 1925 a
barrel, which is nearly double the price
of.last fall With the exception of Ire
land, we are probably the greatest con-
sumers of potatoes, in proportion TO our
population, of any country in the world,
and an Increase of nearly 100 per cent
in the price, not temporarily, but for an
entire year, is no tritiing matter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE annual town elections in Con
necticut will take place October 8. differ
ing in no wise from the usual tow
elections. excepting that the question O.
license or no license is to be voted on
The next day Tuesday the annua
state election will occur, when part O
the Senate and a full house of Repre-
will be chosen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

trict Attorney Rollins. The Vice Pres
ident was much overcome.
At 2:S5 this morning the official dis
patch from the Cabinet announcing the
death of the President was received by
Gen. Arthur. By this time large num-
'ber of press representatives were pres.
'ent. Gen. Arthur reSlsed to see any OF
them, and in reply to>a note his Secre-
|tary said that the,news had come so un-
'expectedly that no arrangement had
been made. He added that the Vice
President would not leave the city be-
fore morning, and that he would moi
take the oath of office tonight.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE death eff Senator Burnside will
give the Democrats majority of thre,
on the opening of the Senate, before tn,
new senator from Rhode Island and tn,
two New York senators are sworn in
Shoald all the Democratic senators b,
present. Mr.. Arthur being President o
the United States. there will be nothins
TO prevent the Democrats electing
president pro temPore of their own faitl
before allowing the new Republican
senator's to he admitted. Once installed
Democratic president pro tempore car
not be unseated. as in full Senate tn,
Republican and Democratic vote will b,
q tie.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE next meeting of the Ohio Edi
torial Association is to be held a
Youngstown sometime between Oct
18th and Nov. 10Th. President Mack in
Inmates that it would be well for tn,
members of the Association to put thei
houses in order to leave them for
week or two.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

INFORMATION comes to us that Thos
Cochran, the Hon.. Probate, Judge O
this county, spent the greater portion
of last Sabbath at wine cellar nea
Martins Ferry, making powerful an,
frequent arguments in favor of his re
election to the Office of Probate Judge
How is this, friend Thomas? Explain
to the Sabbath-loving, decent people o
Belmont county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT for
October 1st, contains choice selection
|of articles on wide range of subjects
among the leading contributors are: Pc
tier Peter Hcnders0n-"Celery Planting
lin Dry Weather." 5. b. Parsons, Jr.-
fright and Wrong in Rock Work :" Prof.
|G. g. Caldwell Cornell University
Manure Made Under Cover" DIR. J. .'B.
Lawes (Rothamsted, EnglandD Nitro
gen as Nitric Acid" Col. F. d. Curtis
"S~ine RAISING" Hon. Y. A. Willard
american Cheese and its Exports II
Mason c. Weld-"Unbiased Judging att
Fairs" Prof. n. s. Towpshend (OhioI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
'THE reaper death gathers the braves

"THE reaper death gathers the bravest
sand the best. After struggle which
Ehas kindled the admiration of the world
flor his heroic manhood, President Gar
field has gone. From the still height
swhere crime and pain come not, he look.
down upon the mourning Nation which
The hoped to help by the wisest discharge
lof his duty. Worthier men than Abra.
iham Lincoln and James A. Garfield this
country has never seen in high station
iand each was taken early in bis term OF
power and in the prime of manhood
Foil and poverty, nard life and iron for
1tune had not put out the fire Of genius
Foul disease had spared them. Deadly
bullets many bullets-had missed the
life of General Garfield; but the
shot of the assassin took each
! from sOrrowing nation. The
Presidents death will canse less
shock. but far more sorrow, than if he
had been shot dead on the I'd day OF
5July. There had been time to learn the
'GOvernment can not be shaken by the
Ideath of any man. however high, OF
tgreat or good. But there has been time,
.too, to learn how. great and good man
Twas lifted to the Presidency by the votes
7of last November. The great nation
holds him in its hearts of hearts, and
there he will live forever. He is Presi-
dent no more. Only four monthe he
held the helm but the work done in that
short time will bless the land for ages.
No other Administration has ever done
more for the good of the country than
this, which had just begun. The cold
and passionless verdict of history,
though it may find fault or flaw, will
more than satisfy those who loved JAS
"A. Garfield most. and will place his
name far toward the highest in the list
of human rulers. IN. I. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE New York Public, sound finan
cial journal. believes Secretary Wind
om's bonds are the best the government
ever issued, and says that the Secretary
has not disturbed the money market no
shown any lack of knowledge and ex
lerience in finances. The Greenback
ers are now the only authorities tha
dispute this fact
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
SKIN DISEASE.

T. II. Drake, Esq, Detroit, Mich, suffered
beyond all description, from q skin diseas'
(which appeared on his hands, head and face
land nearly destroyed his eyes. The most care
ful doctoring failed to help him, and after al
had failed fe-used the Cuticura ResoIvenJ in,
'ternally, Cuticura and Cuticura Soap extern
ially, and was cured, and has remained per
-fectly well to this day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22


THE contents of the NORTH AMERI-
! aICAN REVIEW for October cannot fail to
sarrest tie attention of all readers. Ev-
sery one of the topics discussed is of the
fhigbest present interest, and nearly all
sof the authors are eminent American
Statesmen, publicists and literateurs.
sSenator John I. Morgan, of Alabama,
considers "Seme Dangerous Questions, "
namely, certain emergencies arising in
Sthe administration of the United States
government, for which adequate provi-
asion is not made in the Constitution or
sthe laws. Among these questions, that
aof the succession to the Presidency in
I lease of the inability of the elected in
scumbent, holds conspicuous place, and
zit is treated by the writer with much
5learning and i'll the most Judicial tenn
Sper. Prof. Geo. p. Fisher, of Yale Col
slege, contributes a profound study of
j"The Elements of Puritanism," pointing
sout wherein Puritanism was transient in
] its influence, and wherein permanent. A
sstronger vindication of Puritanism per-
chaps never was written. Senator Geo.
Z f. Edmunds, of Vermont, defines the
zrelations which exist between "The
Estate and the Nation" replying to an
Particle by the Hon. David Dudley Field
! that appeared in the May number d.
&c. Gilman, President of Johns Hopkins
University, writes of "The Idea of the
University" A timely historical paper
us that of Mr.. Sydney Howard Gay,
5"Why CORVALLIS was at Yorktown. >"
Under the title, "Shall Two States Rule
THE Union?' the Hon. Thomas A. Hend-
3ricks discusses the tariff question, which,
The insists is subject not for politicians,
5but for economists. M. Desire Charnay,
lin the ninth of his valuable arch9ologi-I
Zeal papers. sets forth the grand results|
lof his researches among the Ruined
|Cities of Central America" Finally,I
|Col. III. B. Darlington, in an article on|
f'Washington as a Strategist," provost
|conclusively the title of Washington toI
|be esteemed first in war;"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

Hon. II. H. WOODWARD, who wa'
nominated on the county ticket by tn,
ProhibitioniSts of Tuscarawas county
has withdrawn his name, because he i.
unwilling to assist in an effort to over
throw the Republican party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

The President was aroused from {
peaceful sleep by pain in the regior
# the heart which he complained of
ut was caused by poison of the blood
(which assaulted the heart.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

As PRESIDENT GARFIELD said, In
speaking of the death of Lincoln, 600
reigns and the Government at Washing
ton still lives
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

Choice Extracts from Druggists.
I'VE know the value of malt, hops, calisay
and iron composing Malt Bitters.'
Our lady customers highly praise them
Physicians prescribe them in this town.
Tile largest bottle and best medicine
Best blood purifier on our shelves
Our best people take Malt Bitters.' .
Sure cure for chills and liver diseases is
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

WE would beg to inquire whether the
Democrats have heard the news from
the Second District Of Maine?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
LCuTICURA

Remedies are for sale by alfdruggists. Prict
: Of Cuticura, Medicina Jelly, small boxes
Soc: large boxes 81. Cuticura Resolvept, the
new blood purifier, 81 per bottle. CutIcuIs
SOap, the queen OF medicinal and toilet SOAPS
525c. Cuticura Medicinal Shaving Soap, I5c; In
Z bars for BARRIERS and large G ,nsumers. soc
4 Principal depot, WEEKS POTTER. Boston
! Mass. I-PAll mailed tree on receipt OF price,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE Methodist Ecumenical council in
session at London have passed resolu-
tion condemning the opium traffic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

GENERAL JAS. B. STEADMAN has beer
nominated for State Senator by the Dem
ocrats of the Toledo District.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
SKIN HuMORS.

Mrs. s.. E.. Whipple, Fecatur, Mich, writes
were almost raw; head covered with scabk
and sores; suffered tearfully and tried every
thing. Permanently cured by Cuticura REM
4edies.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
SALT RHEuM .
PSORIASIS.

Fl. K. Carpenter. ESQ.,, Henderson, N. Y.
7cured of Psoriasis or Loprosy, of twenty ear
3standing. by the Cuticura Resolvent internal
5ly and Cuticura and Cuticura Soap pexternally
3fhe most wonderful case on record. Cur
scertit1ed to before justice of the peace anC
prominent citizens. All afflicted with Itching
land Scaly Diseases should send to us for thi
ztestim onial in full.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

THE funeral of General Burnside too
place at Providence, Friday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

SNOW fell in Iowa and Minnesota OF
Friday. '1'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

One Collins Voltaic Elec
trio Plaster, costing Is cts
is far superior to every
other electrical appliancI
before the public. They
instantly relieve Dyspep
Int. Malaria, Fever anC
and Urinary Difficulties
YER the pit. OF the stomach
+ any affected part. Prict
WEEKS & PoT'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

lsia, Liver Complat
I 3Ague. and Kidney
land may be worn o.
lover the Kidneys, ol
725 cents. Sold ev,
+; TER, Boston, Mass.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

ELBERON, Sept. 2O-One of the frs
discoveries made was large clot o
blood in the heart. which corroborate:
: the opinion regarding the immediate
cause of death. The statement that the
+ ball was found. in the region of the
4 heart has been verified. and il is stated on
authority that the developments of the
autopsy prove that death was inevita
jble, and the Presidents life was only
Sustained 10y the most excellent nour-
fishing and constant care.
The doctor said Mrs. Garfield was
Feeling much relieved since the autopsy,
|inasmuch as it resulted in establishing
|the fact that the patients death was in
|itable.
The Post MOrtem Examination.
ELBERoN, Sept. 20--The following Of
6cial bulletin was prepared at II o'clock