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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
THE DYING PRESIDENT.

Z -Clouds and darkness are round about
him" For several days the Presidents
condition has been extremely critical.
Monday lis pulse mounted up to 1So,
: and his temperature and respiration
we're in sympathy with the bounding
pulse. Tuesday his condition was some
what improved, but IT was day of de-
spair and suspense. ol.~mosi l-5i -
Bu, The immediate trouble is that his
b stomach will not retain food of any kind,
and the patient is sinking under
, the wasting influences of a suppurating
p wound and long confinement. He no
longer exhibits the, rallying capacity of
"a few weeks ago. and apparently little
p can be done to impart strength. Food
injections have been practieed for two
or three days, which have been partially
s successful, but life can not long be sus-
tanned in that way. =, l trfI
1t is evident the worst is near at hand,
and that soon the great-hearted and big
Drained man, who has been loved by our
people as has been no man since Lin
coin, must surrender to the King of Ter
rors. The sympathy of the country goes
out to the stricken wife and children.
They will lose an exceptionally tender
and considerate husband and father, but
in their bereavement the strong arms of
all our people, and. indeed, of all hu-
manity, will be round about them AS
for the country. although his death will
be keenly felt, as was well said by Mr..
Garfield, on the occasion of the assassi-
nation of President Lincoln, Thank
God, the government at Washington
still lives" The good work so we'll be-
gun by Garfeld's administration will go
forward, and nothing will be done to
mar the prosperity Of the country, nor
the peace and happiness of the people.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18
NO HUMAN AGENCY

Can so speedily, permanently and eeonomi-
caIly cleanse the Blood, clear the Complexion
and Skin, restore the Hair. snd cure every
species Of Itching, Scaly and Scrofulous HUI
mors OF the Skin, Scalp and Blood as the Cu~
ticura Remedies, Consisting OF Cuticuoa Re-
solvent. the new Blood Purifier, and Cuticura
and Cuticura Soap, the Great Skin Cures.
Ask yonr druggists about them. Right here
in this town you NAV find evidences OF their
wonderful healing powers
For Sunburn, Tan and Greasy Skin use Gu
ticura Soap. an exquisite toilet, bath and
nursery sanative, fragrant with delicious
flower odors and healing balsams.
CuTICuRA
Remedies are for sale by I'll druggists. Price
of .Cuticura, q Medicina Jelly. small boxes,
5Dc: large boxes 81. Cuticura Resolvent, the
new blood purifier, 81 per bottle. CuticuIa
Soap, the queen OF medicinal and toilet soaps,
25c. Cuticura Medicinal Shaving Soap, l5c; In
bars for BARRIERS and large Consumers 5Oc
Principal depot, WEEKS q POTTER. Boston,
Mass. TPAn mailed tree on receipt of price.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18

THE fact remains undisputed by any
Democratic paper that it was.the use of
money which gave Mr.. Bookwalter the
Democratic nomination for Governor Of
Ohio, @" ''.i' Ao"" ''N
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18

The Summit county Republicans on
Saturday placed a strong ticket in the
field, headed by J. Park Alexander. the
candidate for Representative It is said
that he is popular with the people and
will be leader in the Legislature. q
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18
Druggists Praise Them,

DfuSSiStS FIdISS ln0fns
we always recommend Malt Bitters.'
a perfect food medicine
Best nourishing agent we know Of
women and children take Malt Bitters'
Overcome nervousness and sleeplessness.
"a perfect renovate of exhausted nature
Most successful medicine in the world
Not vile rum bitters' fag
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18
Notice, Exhibitors.

Glass No. II, Sheep department, ad
mits all unregistered sheep. housed ol
unhoused. A. 7. MCKELvEY, Pres't.
]. B. MEYER, Secy, =
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18

NORTHERN OHIO farmers are calling
loudly for rain. Their fields are becom-
ing dry and parched.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18
COLLINS
VOTING e: aEc1alt
RlAsIERS

sia, Liver Complaint. Malarfa. Fever and
| Ague, and Kidney and Urinary Difficulties
and may be worn over the pit of The stomach,
over the Kidneys. or any affected part. Price
% cents Sold everywhere. WEEKS & PoT~
TER, Boston. Mass. Z
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18
County Republican Convention
. A STRONG TICKET
k- E
N ominated tOWin.


In pursuance of the, call of the County
Committee the Republicans of Belmont
county met at st. Clairsville on Tuesday
to put in nomination ticket to be sup
ported at the election this fall. Full
delegations of the staunehest and most
active Republicans in the various town
ships were present, and rarely, if ever,
has there been in county convention as :
sembled in this couRty, A more intelli-
gent and earnest body of men.
Shortly after IL o'clock. C. W. Carroll,
chairman of the Republican Central
and Executive committees, called the
convention to order, and named ]. NJ
Todd, Esq, of Bridgeport, and he was
unanimously elected temporary chair
man of the convention.
The DIR. in appropriate terms thank
ed the convention for the honor con-
ferred upon him, and reminded the con-
vention that they had met to perform
solemn duty-a duty to themselyes-to
their constitu ency, and to the county of
Belmont. He said that whilst the pres
ent occasion was most interesting and
important one, that his heart was sad
denedeby the intelligence this morning
that all the indications were that our be-
loved President must die, and possibly
before this hour he may have passed
over the dark river. The chairman
further said that we have but one plat
form in this canvass-that is Garfield,
Charley Foster and the old fag-and /
trust that you are here without selfish
motives butto renew our fealty to the
old party and the old flag. Gentlemen,
during the deliberations of this conyen-
tion can ask any less of you than har-
mony. Let us work together in the
spirit that has actuated US in the past,
laying aside al differences, and with
determination to ratify the work of this
convention at the polls. But this is no
time for speech-making, and again
thanking you for your consideration,
the chair awaits the further pleasure of
the convention. , ~ f""''l,
W. S. Meek, of the Martins Ferry
Times, was chosen as temporary Secre-
tary, and w. A. Hunt assistant.
The call of the townships was ordered
and county delegates, Senatorial dele
gates. and Central Committeeman, were
from the several townships as
follows: il-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18

One Collins voltaic Elee-
trio Plaster, costing . cts,
Is far superior 10 every
other electrical appliance
before the public. They
instantly relieve DySpep-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-18


the court that il would not be proper for them
to state how they were divided, hut they were
brought into court to learn from them whether
the differences between them were as to the
law or the testimony or facts; that if they disa-
greed as to the law it was the duty of the court
to further explain the law to them, but iftheir
differences were on the facts the court could
give them no assistance.
Upon inquiry of the court ifthey had agreed
upon verdict, their Foreman, E. D. Barnes,
Esq, answered that they had not, and upon the
further inquiry as to whether the difference was
as to the law or the testimony, the Foreman re-
marked that they did not differ as to the law he
believed. Mr.. S. Myers, one ofthe jurors, said
they differed in placing the testimony upon the
proper points of law; and another juror, Mr.. p.
Coleman, remarked that there seemed to be a
difference upon the construction to be given to
certain terms in the indictment. The court
then proceeded to further charge the jury as to
the law, and said as stated to you gentlemen, the
death of Riggs being admitted, and that he came
to his death at the hands of the accused, your
first inquiry, gentlemen, will be, was the accus-
ed justified in taking the life Of Riggsf The
court proceeded to say that homicide was JUS
tiiable on the ground of self-defense, where the
slayer, in the careful and proper use Of his fac
ulties, bona tide helieves and has reasonable
ground to believe that he is in imminent danger
Of death or great bodily harm, and that his only
means of escape from such danger, will be by
taking the life of his assailant, although in fact
he is mistaken as to the existence or imminen-
cy of danger. The court will say, there must
have been some act or words-thst a look mere
ly would not justify homicide. Then, GENTLE
tlemen, if you find the act was not done in self
defense, you will proceed to inquire whether the
act was done with deliberate and premeditated
malice; whilst the indictment is for murder in the
first degree, the accused may be found guilty Of
a lower crime, if not guilty of murder in the first
degree, or may he found not guilty. Then you
will inquire whether the accused is or is not
guilty of murder in the first degree; in order to
convict the accused Of murder in the 6rst degree
YOU must find from the testimony that satisfies
your minds beyond reasonable doubt that the
act was done purposeiy and Of deliberate and
premeditated malice. The words purposely and
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AS stated to you, gentlemen, the
charge made in the Indictment is a
charge of murder in the first degree; the
court will say to you that in this case
you may find the accused party guilty as
he stands indicted; or you may find him
not guilty of murder in the first degree,
but guilty of murder in the second de-
gree; or you may find him not guilty of
murder either in the first or second de-
gree, but guilty of manslaughter; or you
may find him not guilty of either.
The statute of this State provides that
whoever purposely and of deliberate and
premeditated malice kills another, he is
guilty of murder in the first degree; that
whoever purposely and maliciously
without deliberatiOn and premeditation
kills another. he is guilty of murder in
the second degree; and, whoever un-
lawfully kills another, except as pro-
vided in the former section, is guilty of
manslaughter.
All persons indicted for crime are
presumed to be innocent until proven to
be guilty, and it is incumbent on the
State to produce testimony to satisfy
your minds beyond reasonable doubt
vict the accused of any crime. And if
you doubt rs to the higher grade, you
will then consider of the lower.
Your first inquiry, gentlemen, will be, is
Sterling Riggs dead? And of this you will have
no difFiulty. II is admitted that he is dead
Your second inquiry viii be, did he come to
his death by pistol shots fired into his body by
the accused party, George W. Weir, in this
county, This is also admitted. Your third
inquiry, gentlemen.will be,were the pistol shots
fred by the accused in self-defepse2 And in
this connection the court will say to you, gen.
tlemen, that homicide is justifable on. the
ground of self-defense where the slayer, that is
Weir, in the careful, proper use of his faculties,
bona Jfde believes and had reasonable ground
70 belieys thst he was in im~iHeHt danger 0f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28
6. .. DUNRAR,S
FLUID
NJ AGN E 81 A.

Superior tc any English or American. d.
PLoMA was awarded 10 this Magnesia. by the
| This very useful and elegant preparation Is used
as an aperient aatic-acid in dyspepsia complaints
| attended with accidity with very great benefit II
has the advantage over common Aagnesia. In being
mulate in the bowels 1t lie decidedly superior 70
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, account OF its ap-
orient Qually.
beneficial as pleasing sedstiye and sperient In sll
cases of irritation, aeidiy OF the stomach
complaints. infantile disorders, or sea sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid ernctations and sourness.
or Irregular digestion.
The SOLUTION is Of Itself an aperent but It's laxa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with It, or directly after 1t, a little lamon juice,
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartar, in this manner q very agreeable effer-
vescent draugh can be safely taken at any time
The antsceptic qualities of this solution owing
to the presence of SO much carbonlc acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
breath, and the Magnesia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
The solution Is almost invariably succeeded in
removing FITS spasms and headache to which deli
este persons are subject from acids and crudiies of
The attention of the public particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magneei a. ,oo
so. DUNBAR, ESQ, Dear Sir; most cheerfully
Maenesa have never found anytb y 40 peso
SAINT and eectual for correcting acidy of the sto-
mach Snd curing heaQaChe arising thefefrOin.
1t is resorted to by several members Of my family
whenever suffering above. and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly. JOHN A. BLAZE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
bis family for some years is happy to endorse the
estimony of Mr.. Blake IN his favor.
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
Providence, NOV. Il. 1S4S.
ME-, s. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy to
hear that your preparation of f1id Magnesia il
coming Into general use While II Is more ecopo-
mical than other preparations of Fluid Magueela
We mr. flzyr ri Il
an antiseptic and ant-acid upon the stomach but
a very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which so often af-
ficts young children and for females of debilita-
ted and sour stomach particuls riy those encentc
itis invaluaoe Being scientific preparation and
open TO the profession, 1t needs only an acouaint
ance to become with them favorite medicine.
VIM. GRosvKNoR, NJ d.
6. o. DUNBAR--DearSi Sir; / have been sometime
In the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
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laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &c. II. 8. PERRY II. D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28

a Frenchman in the Auburn, New
York. prison q few days ugo, says the
Syracuse Courier, concluded a term oi
four years, but be still remains in the in
stItution. He was sentenced from New
York city for selling obscene literature.
His sentence was -four years imprison-
ment in state prison at hard labor" and
fine of $4,000; and in the event of the
fine rot being paid at the expiration of the
term of imprisonment, the prisoner TO
serve day for every dollar until the fine
was paid. The Frenchman is professor
OF languages. As isan complished man
about 45 years old. and fine looking The
professor was elated at the prospect OF
being released when his term was up.
Gov. Cornell had been asked to intercsde
in his behalf. and favorable answer was
expected. The governor. however, sent
to New 7 ork for the circumstances of the
case, and the evidence at tho trial, and
returned word that he could see no reason
why the letter Of the Law should not be
carried out, and consequently the prefess~
or is now serving out bis six thousand
days--absut seventeen years at the rate Of
a dollar day. When the professor heard
OF the decision Of the governor he was
greatly dispirited, and his only hope now
lies in a yearuirg wish that his friends
will pay his fine which keeps HIN behind
the stone walls of Auburn prison.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28
WOMEN ::

LeucoI5h9a. Excessive FLOW ing, Painful.
Monthly Periods, Suppressions when from IN
natural causes, Irregularities, Weak Back, Prolap-
sus or Falling Of the Uterus Ante=versfon and
ReTogsrsion. Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat. Nervous Depression. Debility. DEPENDENCY
Threatened Miscarriage, Chronic Congestion I'M a
nation and liberation Of the Uterus, fmpo-
tency, Barrenness, or Stertity, and Female, Weak
nees.
Added to these are the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
ening bel for other efforts than all else Ct Ter labor
and dutiea ss D0sse. i IS IN this direction that
one often discovers that which 1t most pitiful in
the life Of such woman she labors $on through
the period OF CESSATION to the last possible moment
often over exerting herself, and often doing her
and her offspring irreparable IN Jury. The result of
all this IL that the mother at that period OF lie
when she should pess the tGreshaia OF a vigorous
and che!rl.l aid age. is often broken down and.
after year two OF iutclerable suffering is hur-
ried of TO ths nearest churchyard
A bottle or two of ShoreV,s Investigator taken
during the year, viii not only make woman's
life light and happy, but will cure permanently
most OF her complaints. Sold by all druggists al
one dollar per large package Sold in Des Aloines
wholesale and retail by
c. II. WARD & CO. and hv druggists generally
FULLER d FULLkk.
Wholesale Agents Chicago.
Depot, IS Ce5ar St, New ! ork. 6-26nwfdew
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28

regular Organised band Of buccaneers
exists on the Louisiana snd! Mississippi
coast. and the governor Of Mississippi has
offered reward of $500 for the capture Of
I. q. Dsnhan, the chief Of the band.
A German chemist has established the
valuable fact that wood imrregnated with
parafine oil is preserved for many years
from rot. cven.under circumstances most
favorable to decay.
An old farmer estimates thefproeeeds OF
the four thousand head of game which fell
when last :monthl the sprince of Walss
visited Lord Aveland at $2,250 and the
des rustion of produce involvedtin rearing
and feeding 1t at $50, 900.
Thirteens plans for the new state CAPT.
tai at Austin, Tex, have been presented.
The Austin Statesman says that they
have been received froa Michigan, Illi-
uois Kentucky, and Tennessee. as we'll as
trem several places 10 Texas.
The total number. of deaths in Paris
during the fifth week Of 1881 was 1876.
as compared withS1. 343 in the previous
week, Daring the same week there were
/ ,221 births. of which 1872 were ilIeEiti-
mate, and 1913 marriages.
The work of naming and numbering the
streets Of San Antonio. Texas, was begun
Feb. I6. AlthoughSth city is over $50
years old. but few of the streets have been
named, and none mum bered.
The silver miners are still tuuneling in
the Blue Mountains near the Wind Gap.
They ars3 very persevering, and deserve
success. They have bcrod for two years
and have found nothing.
Miss Bowman obtained verdict
against Mrs. Mcdonald for breach OF
promise Of marriage at Lancaster. Ohio.
bat the jury put the damage at only $l3.
A lady in San Francisco, whose eye was
put out by rocket on the evening of the
Fourth of July, has recovered $1,000
damages from the city.
The heir of ST. Louis merchant. who
teok VOW net TO cut it until he secamr
ulated $4,000. already hangs below his
coat collar,
The French army at the present
moment counts / .002 294 men who have
received complete military education,
In one fortnight last August nearly two
hundred children in various parts Of
England we're sent to Jail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28

The Cincinnati Enquirer has succeeded
in obtaining full and official abstract OF
the popular vote for president at the late
election, and the result gives Gen. Han
Geek s.345 more votes than Garfield. The
vote is from the official record OF the sec
rotary of state, of each state and is there
fore reliable, The Democratic party carried
70 states-just one half the nation, and poll'
ed majority of 8.345 for Hancock, which
don't look very much like going to pieces
Parties are more evenly divided now than
for twenty-five years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28
CLIPPINGS

1t 1873 James nj. Allen, of Carthage,
Jefferson county. n, Y, married Mary
McNulty By mutual sgretmen and with
out the aid Of clergyman or civil officer
The agreement was written out. aud was
limited only to the time when God parted
them. After while Allen wearied Of the
woman. and he denied in court last week
that he was married to MARY. The jury
found that the marriage contract was
valid,
MIR, A. C Hopkins. of Lock Haven.
estimates that fifteen million feet of lum-
Der passed down the Susquehanns during
the recent flood, LumbermaB are prepar-
ing for another freshet. knowing that a
great deal Of snow yet remains in the
woods. It is said that nearly three
hundred million feet of hemlock and
and pine will come into the river on the
next food.
Kinds county, Mississippi. has 1889
population. Quitman county. Mississippi
has 1,407 population. These two counties
are the extremes The average popula-
SASA VA AAAcoAsSIppA SVAhtASos 6SSO&AAHk "
The Ashland Register. Is about twelve TO
sixteen thousand.
The family of Esq1imaux who left
their country to come to Paris and sxhibit
themselves to the Parisians have been
unable to endure the change Of climate Of
Ths eight persons. smen, women, and
children. who arrived, in January ,have
one after the other. sueeumbed to q VOL
ent attack Of small pox.
The expecineut IT f.eatiog ill., lands
in Tic nslghborhood of Paris with water
from she sewers is..said &c be working sue
cessfully. Sterile tracts of land have been
converted Ginte fertile plains. while ne
increase Of sickness among the inhabitants
have followed. as was apprehended.
The days Of pirates are not ever, A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28

The Philadelphia Times say that ths
defeat Of the Republican ticket at the late
municipal election. in that city, is a blow
from which the Republicans will not soon
recover. The election Of Democratic
mayor in Philadelphia in spite OF the
terrible odds Of ring rule and party ma
chinsry, backed by plenty Of money and
the whole patronage Of the state. is a
victory which means more than the sur
face indications show. The Times con-
cIudes long article with the assertion
that, though Cameron and his stalwart
henchmen may endeavor to belittle the
Democratic victory, the effect remains. land
the future will shsw that the people were
ready for change
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28
Electro Silicon Liniment Co.
DE-. SHOREYS
Kidney Investigator.

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the Bladder, 6urhing Urine, Bright's Disease
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Kidneys, Acid Urins, Bloody Urine, Pam in the
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The following are among those diseases In which
the ISVESTIGAIOR has worked cures IN disea-
ses of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28

Although but few days remain before
the Inauguration of Gen. Garfield al pres
ident of the United States. the new cabin
etremains clothed in mystery. Thus far
NIL the surmises have proven erroneous,
and throughit oil, Garfield rsma ins silent,
Fer once the Washington gossips have
been completely fooled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-28

The Greenbaeksrs in Pennsylvania
polIed 10000 votes in 1878. and yet at the
recent municipal elections the entire vote in
the state viii not reash 6. 900. In Philadel-
phia full Greenback ticket was placed in
the field for mayor and all other officers
an1 received 10 votesl In the face of
these upnis,akable evidences Of decay
So, h bIat ,erskitss as Weaver talk about
the ''gi eVtk Of the party.