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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12
Tuesdays Election.

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twelve states. viz: Maryland, Vir-
ginia, New York, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut, Colorado, Massachu-
sets, Minnesota, Mississippi. Ne
braska New Jersey and Wisconsin
but only in the first four was any
special interest developed. In our
own state the Democrats have made
a clean sweep, as was to be expected.
In spite of the appeal which the
chairman of the Republican State
Committee published in the Demo-
cratic organ, the Republican vote has
fallen of enormously, and the ring is
master of the field and yet not really
master of the field after all, since we
believe this apparent triumph of the
regular Democratic ticket will prove
worse than defeat, once the Repub-
Iicans of Maryland are convinced that
there is no hope for success except
through combination with indepen-
dent Democrats, the doom of boss
ism in Maryland politics will be ir-
reyocably sealed. But of this more
in the future. The experience of
Tuesday is rich in lessons, and by
some of them, at least, the Repubi-
cans of Maryland will profit.
The indications are that New York
has also gone Democratic-a result
which is not very surprising, consld-
ering that the Stalwart Republicans
sought to bring it about, hoping
thereby to recover the control of the
party machinery. Indeed, New
York is usually Democratic III "off
years." and nothing can be inferred
from the result there as to the future
strength of the parties. If Mr.. Conk-
ling expects to benefit by the Demo-
cratic victory, he is destined to GER
tain disappointment.
The returns from Virginia are far
from complete, but they seem to in
dictate the entire success of the Read
ulster ticket. The fight has been a
desperate one, and the vote is unde-
niably close; but Cameron, for gov
ernor, is apparently elected. and the
legislature will, of course, be strong
ly Readjuster in complexion, insuing
the election of a liberal or Republl-
can successor to Senator Johnston and
such legislation concerning the state
debt as General Malone may dictate.
What this revolution in Virginia
politics will bring forth remains to be
seen.
The returns from Pennsylvania in
dictate the election of Bailey, Repuh-
lican, as state treasurer, by plurali-
ty of $1,000. Wolfe, the IndeDen.
dent candidate, seems to have made
good run, but evidently did not
draw offas much Republican strength
as the Democrats hoped. In Phila-
delphia the citizens ticket has again
beaten the ring. Altogether, Tues
days elections were characteristic of
an off year in politics and, except in
Virginia, perhaps, the results are
without national significance.
NEW YORK.
BROOKLYN, Nov. 8.-The Republ-
leans have elected their mayor, by a
small majority.
TEXAS.
GALVESTON. Nov. T. A Netcs
Austin special says: "The Repub-
licans elected Mr.. Taylor mayor to-
day over Judge James Wimuth by
a majority of 150."
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD. Nov. 8.-Rain fell in
the State all day and very light
vote pOlled. The election was for
fourteen Senators and full House
of Representatives The Republicans
carried both Houses.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, Nov. Ex-Governor Long,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12
SATURDAY, NOV. IL. 1881.
The Result in Garrett.

The result in this county Tuesday
last, was not what it should have
been, owing to Republicans staying
at home, and the Greenback vote
which drew most of its strength from
Republicans. Our majority en- the
State ticket falls II short of that of last
year. The honors on the county
ticket are equally divided, there be-
ing four elected on each ticket. The
vote on the Constitutional Amend
ment was 1916 for and 80 against.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12

mansion. two miles outside OF the
city of Atlanta. You couldn't tell II
from broadcloth in the evening, but
of course in the daytime and under
a close inspection it looks rough ana
shows it's true character" 1t has
coarse but not unseemly appearance.
and is lined with silk. The vest was
made of a sort of basket-cloth pat
tern. 1t is colorless and of the regu-
lar reception style. 1t is backed and
lined with an elegant pattern ofwhite
brocaded silk"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12
The Short Wheat Crop.

The total wheat CROP of the United
States is now put at 1868 ,962, 900 BUSH
els against 448, 756,630 bushels for
1880. according to the figures of the
agricultural department. This short
age of more than 100. 200, 900 bushels
is pretty evenly distributed over the
whole county. In every section some
cause has appeared to partially dis
appoint the expectations OF the far
mers. The New England States show
a regular and constant decline In
production the Middle States note
falling off of IL per cent. from last
years yield; the Southern States
scarcely hold their own while In the
important region Of the West the
crop is decidedly short. 1t is not
easy to secure authentic reports from
the Pacific coast, but that there Will
be a decrease is evident while Colora-
do and the Territories fall consider
ably below the figures of 1879. Inc
only States which this year show an
increase over the crop returns for 1851
are Nebraska, Wisconsin and Kansas
The Territory of Dakota makes
great leap forward of over six million
bushels in two years, but when the
rapidity with which the acreage mas
increased is taken into computation
this Is scarcely extraordinary. llH-
n0is, Indiana and Micigan have SUI
fered most severely, the yield IN tne
first mentioned being considerably,
less than half of that for either OF
the two years Immediately proceed
ing,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12
POTATOES FROM IRELAND.-TT

POTATOES FROM IRELAND.-The
cry of potato famine in this country
has occasioned the importation of
tons of the genuine Irish potato to
the port of New York. While the
American potatoes are sold at from
50 so to So a barrel, the product of
Ireland can be shipped to this coun-
try and an agreeable profit realized
by the dealers, who sell them at from
SO Is to So so a barrel. The Irish
potato bears a close resemblance to
the kind raised in America. 1t is,
perhaps, of more solidity, and is
said to be rare and enticing dish.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12

Gov. Bigelow, of Connecticut, says
of the suit which was made for him
at the Atlanta Exposition "That
coat was made in day. The cotton
was growing in the morning, and
was received in it in the evening. It
was brought to me at Gov, Colquitt's
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12


lowing proclamation was received by
the Department of State in this after
moons mail from President Arthur,
in New York:
A PROCLAMATION.
1t has long been the pious custom
of our people, with the closing of the
year. to look back upon the blessings
brought to them in the changing
course of the seasons, and to return
solemn thanks to the All giving Ser
vice from Whom they flow. And
although at this period, when the
falling leaf admonishes us that the
time of our sacred duty is at hand,
our nation still lies in the shadow of
a great bereavement, and the mourn
ing which has filled our hearts still
finds its sorrowful expression toward
the God before whom we but lately
bowed in. grief and supplication. yet
the countless benefits which have
showered upon us during the past
twelve month call for our fervent graf
itude and make it fitting that we
should rejoice with thankfulness that
the Lord, in his infinite mercy has
most signally favored our country
and our people. Peace without and
prosperity within have been youch-
safed to us, no pestilence has visited
our shores, the abundant privileges
of freedom which our fathers left us
in their wisdom are still our increas-
ing heritage, and if, in parts of our
vast domain, sore affection has yisi-
ted our brethren in their forest homes
yet even this calamity has been tenn
pered and in a manner sanctified by
the generous compassion fer the suf-
ferers which has been called forth
throughout our land. For all these
things it is we'll that the voice of the
Nation should go up to God in de-
yout homage.
Wherefore I, Chester A. Arthur.
President of the United States, do
recommend that all the people OBJ
serve Thursday, the oath, day of
November instant, as a day of ma
tional thanksgiving and prayer by
ceasing so far as may be from their
secular labors, and meeting in their
several places of worship, there to
join in ascribing honor and praise to
Almighty God, whose goodness has
been 80 manifest in the history and
in eur lives, and Offering earnest
prayers that His bounties may con-
tinue to US and to our children.
In with ass / have hereunto set nv
hand and caused the seal of the Uni
ted States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington
this fourth day of November in the
year of our Lord, one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-ene and of the
independence of the United States
one hundred and sixth.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
BY the President efthe United States
JAMES G. BLAINE,
Secretary of State.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Correspondents must enclose full name and
address, not necessarily for publication, but
as private guarantee of good faith. Reject
&c communications will not be returned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-12
Proclamation BY the President.

WASHINGTON. Nov. THE fol-
lowing proclamation was received by
the Department of State in this after
moons mail from President Arthur,
in Wall
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09
FLUSHING.

We have. now four street crossings,
which are quite an improvement-their
need having long been felt. Improve
ments have been made to the postoflice,
adding greatly TO its appearance.
II. c. Hanna has sold his entire stock
of tinware; stoves, ETC.. to ]. Williams.
A girl by the name of Laizure died
from the effects of measles last Tuesday.
Her funeral took place on Thursday.
Daniel Williams and his step-daughter,
Jepthanna Fawcett, are making quite
an extensive visit in Morgan county
Becca HobsOn returned from Salem last
Monday, having been summoned home
on account of her sister Allies serious
Illness. We are glad to report Allie i'm
proving.--D. A. Gilbert is instructing
a class in music at Howells school house.
The literary society of this place gave
an entertainment last Friday evening.
but your correspondent not being pres
ent cannot report it in full, We under
stand from those present that the per-
formances were of the most excellent
character, the music all that conld be
desired. and the entertainment through
out perfect success.
Snedeker Brewer and his newly made
bride passed through town last Wednes-
day en- route for Mr.. Brewers home in
Uniontown. To this worthy and esteem.
able young couple we tender our con-
graduation. May they live long and be
happy is the wish of -C.L.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09
The Late Thomas H. Genin-His Silver
and Tableware.

A correspondent of the Wheeling In
tellgencer. who appears to know whereof
he writes, contributes the following to
that paper in reference to the exhibit of
tableware at the Bellalre Loan, and pur-
porting to be all that he had at the time
of his death:
What purports to be the tableware of
the late Thomas II. Genin. of st. Clairs-
vile, is exhibited at the Beilaire Loan
exhibition, and attached to it is card
containing this declaration: This tea
pot, cup and saucer, cream pitcher, soup
plate, are all the dishes Thomas III. Ge-
min, the st. Clairsville millionaire, had at
his DEATH" The exhibit consists of a
few very plain pieces of cheap ware,
which were given to Mr.. Genin's house
keeper by his executor, and by her given
to one of her friends in st. Clairsville
after his death. The friends of Mr.. Ge-
min at st. Clairsville resent this declara-
ti0n as an insult to his memory. Al
though a somewhat eccentric man in his
manner and habit of living, he was by
no means the kind of man visitors to the
Loan exhibition are led to believe he
was; on the contrary, he owned costly
silver and other fine wares, and no man
in Belmont county entertained better
than lie did, OF was fonder of the society
of his friends.
Mr.. Genin was man of learning and
culture. He Outlived the balance of his
family many years, and during those
lone Years was delighted to enter
tain his friends of the village at his
board and in conversation. He was a
true friend of his country in its struggle
for life, and frequently through the
newspapers of the village used his pen in
vindicating the national cause. He was
one of the earliest subscribers to the ma
tional loan. Hence this calumny, com.
ing from such source, is especially un.
kind. A gentleman occupying high
position in Ohio, living in another coun.
ty. who had slept under Mr.. Genin's
roof and ate at his table, felt so outraged
when looking at the exhibit and the ac.
companying card that he denounced the
insult in the most vigorous terms.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09

THE LITTLE ANT.-The Prairie Farm
er calls the attention of fruit-growers to
an important matter which has not es-
capped the attention of observing farm
ers, from which they have reaped some
benefit. 1t is that the common black
ant is the deadly enemy of all insects,
worms. ETC., whichiprey upon the fiow-
ers, foliage and fruit of apple, peach,
pear plum and cherry trees. The Farm
er says that many of the leading orchard
proprietors in Northern Italy and South
ern Germany cultivate the black ant by
establishing ant hills in their orchards.
Having once got the Industrious little
insects permanently fixed in their orch
aids, they leave the guardianship OF
the trees and fruit to them, and they
spend all their time in patrolIng the
trees, cleaning their boughs and leaves
of malefactorS-matuIe as well as en-
bryO. The black ant. never NEEDLES
with or Injuries the bark, foliage or bios
SONS of trees, and never touches sound
fruit, but only invades such apples,
pears and plums as have already been
penetrated by. canker, which they re-
morselessly pursue to its fastness with
in the very heart of the fruit, Nowhere
are apple and pear trees as free from
blight and destructive insects as in the
Immediate neighborhoOd of large ant
hill, five or ixyears old. The fayorite
food of ants appears to be the larvae and
pape of those creatures which spend
the whole of their brief existence in de-
vouring the tender shoots and juvenile
leaves of fruit trees. Whole colonies of
ants can be removed and domiciled in
new hills prepared for them in orchards.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09
Grand Annual Excursion to Chicago,
Via Panhandle Route,
TUESDAY, JUNE 2Sth, 1881
Tickets Good for Ten Days.

Tuesday, June 2S, has been fixed upon
by the Managers of the Pittsburgh, Gin
cinuati and st. Louis Railway Company
Panhandle ROute-as the date for
the Annual Cheap Excursion to Chica-
GO, via the old reliable and popular
"Pan-Handle." These annual pleasure
trips have become very popular with
the people, and are looked forward to
with great interest. The pleasure of a
trip to the great Metropolis of the North
West; the opportunity to visit friends
and relatives in that region, and to Oh
tain short respite from the tolls and
cares of everyday life, is hailed with de-
light by all, especially when the cost of
the trip is placed at mere nominal fig-
ure. The Twenty-secondG Grand Ssenger-
fest of the North-American S4nger-
bund will be in the Exposition Building,
at Chicago, on June 90 and 80, and July
/, 2 and 8, which will be one of the great
excursionists this season.
Make all necessary arrangements to
join the excursion this year. If you
have never been to Chicago, go now.
If you have been there, go again. The
pleasures of the trip will amply repay
you. Posters and Circulars announcing
time of trains and rates will be out in
a few days. Remember the date, Tues
day, June 2S. Tickets good for ten days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09
GLENCOE.

Our little village seems rather dismal
at present; school is out, and the happy
faces of pupils have ceased to gladden.
our eyes as they gathered in the morn
ing. and dispersed in the evening.
The corn crop in this vicinity seems
promising. although a little backward.
The prospect for wheat is moderate.
Oats seems very much delinquent.
The clatter of the shears and the bleat
of the half scored lambs constitute the
music of the farm-yard at the present
time.
Mr. George Ault shipped a car load Of
sheep from this point last week.
VIC. Meek, an eminent young man
of this vicinity, embarked Friday for
Lebanon, o., for the purpose of attending
school for short time at that place.
Mr.. I. j. Bowers, of Bridgeport, was in
our village on business or Monday
Mr.. King Knox, who has been attending
college at Washington, Pa, was home
on visit last week.-Rev. W. Darby
passed through this place on last Mon
day, en- route for Quaker City.
There is to be a tea festival at Frank
lin on the 18th inst, for the benefit OF
the Winebrennarian church at that
place.
Mr.. Louis Neitzel, well-knOwn and
useful citizen of Belmont county, who
resides near Warnock, was attacked with
a severe stroke of paralysis one day last
week.
Mr.. VIM. Stewart, of this place, who
has been confined to his room for about
six years, is now able to walk about the
yard with little help.
Mr.. Stellers is now ready to take
photographs at Glencoe. We hope he
will have plenty to do.
The Eureka Churn Co. has begun
work, and is shelling out the churns by
the wholesale. FIeUABVM.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09
MORRISTO WV.

During the storm last Tuesday night
the lightning struck a tree i'm the west
end of town. Several persons in close
proximity were severely shocked-oth.
ers at distance were slightly shocked.
Isaac Campbell, one of our Morris
town boys, has enlisted in the standing
army. His brother William enlisted
several years ago, and has not been
heard from for three years. Isaac will
remain for time ut Columbus. The
best wishes of many friends follow him.
The intermediate department of our
schools had dinner last Friday. This
is new departure, although quite COM
mon in country schools. the custom had
not been followed here. The dinner
was nice and a very enjoyable affair.
Rev. Bealle, of Pittsburgh Theologi.
cal Seminary, preached in the Prssbyte-
rian Church last Sabbath week. His
hearers were favOrably impressed with
his preaching.
DIR. 81. Morrison has resigned the su-
perintendency of the Presbyterian Sab
bath school. The school regrets that
GuC COhOlllOn VI lOICCu
him to resign. He was good superin-
tendent, and he and his wife have both
been earnest workers in the school.
Mr.. VIM. Sipe who has been travelling
for sewing machine company, spent
last week at home-Miss Belle Happer
has returned to her home in Illinois
she was favorite in society, and will
be missed; her amiability secured for
her many friends.-Mrs. Hamilton, of
Belmont, is visiting relatives here
Miss Iona Metcalf is recovering from a
severe spell of sickness.-Mr. j. V. Fish
er, prominent business man of this
place, has gone to Monroe, Michigan, to
attend the closing exercises at the semi
nary of that place, and to accompany
his daughter (who has been attending
school there) home.-Miss Eddie P.
Rodgers has gone. to Kentucky to spend
the summer.
Mr.. Emery Smith has received pat
ent on churns.
A horse kicked Mr. r. S. Clark about
two weeks ago; he has net entirely re-
covered from the effects of the injuries
received. SOLITAIRE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09
MAYNARD.

E. B. Henderson, of Beverly, O., is at
work repairing the county bridge at the
mouth of jug run, ON Wheeling creek
This bridge has only been built short
time, and yet it is necessary to expsnd a
sum equal to half the first cost to repair
it. The Taxpayers have good reason to
complain when those in charge of the
public funds are so careless as to grant
contracts to incompetent persons.
Since the completion of the railroad
the people are turning their attention to
other public improvements. The ques-
ton of building macadamized road
from the New Athens pike down jug
run to Wheeling creek, up the creek tC
mouth of Barr's run, from thence to
Harrisville. is now being duly discussed
and in all probability something definite
will be done in regard to this matter be.
fore long.
Wm. Hess and wife are visiting among
friends at Uhrichsyille and other places
in Tuscarawas county this week,
Last Saturday was pay day on the T.
Y. road.
Something amusing to see; Lulu
Lee" of the Gazette hunting for news
items. CLINAx.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09

THE Legislature to be chosen next fall
will be required to redistrict the State
for Congressman, under the census of
last year, hence it is a matter of the ut
most Importance to Republicans that
they have fair working majority in
that body, and hence Republicans should
not, except for reasons of the gravest
and most pressing Importance, be led
into any movement which may imperil
that result. This apportionment will
stard ten years, and when that fact is
considered, and the further fact that if
the so-called Democrats get control of
the Legislature they will SO gerryman-
der the State as to cheat the Republicans
out of half dozen or more members of
Congress, its Importance will be realized.
The individual who talks about this be-
ing an ''off year" don't know what he is
talking about. The Legislature to be
chosen will have devolved upon it the
most important duties of any which has,
assembled within the last decade. If
Republicans care for fair showing in
the apportionment bill and for the busi-
ness prosperity Of the country, they will
carefully avoid all entangling alliances,
or committing themselves in any way to
any movement which may interfere
with that result.
We repeat: 1t is matter of the ut
most Importance to good government
and the material interests of the coun-
try, both of which are dependent upon
aud inseparably allied to the success of
the Republican party, that the Republi--
cans secure good working majority in
the next Legislature, and the Republi-
can who permits any minor considera-
tion to interfere with or imperil that re-
suit is making great mistake.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-06-09

A WASHINGTON special says that w.
o. Tolford, the agent of the State in the
settlement of claims against the General
Government known as the "Ohio War
Claims" completed settlement with
the Third Auditor of tie Treasury, last
week, upon what was found due the
State, the sum of $6sO00. The State has
filed within the past year claims amount
ing to $550.000, for money advanced du-
ring the war for the raising, organizing
and equipping of troops for the United
States service not yet acted upon. The
present allowance was made from old
suspended accounts to which the State
made replies. aggregating about slO5,.
900. The balance is still remaining sus-
pended for additional evidence.