davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

Republican voted for local option and
the Democrat against. There are at
present forty-three counties that have
Democratic representation of forty-five
members and a majority of these are ru-
raj counties without large cities, where
the sentiment ought to be for temper
ance as against the cities; but only four
votes could be had for local option from
all these counties These were from
ClermOnt, Licking, Belmont and Mon
roe. Some of the Democrats are church
members, most of them are men of good
habits and ought in duty to themselves
to rise above mere party diction and
vote for local option, yet for some cause
they do not do it. This should not be a
party measure, but ought to be above
party consideration, so that neither par
ty could profit from such legislation.
Local option rs again before the Leg
islature. The Republicans have not a
majority sufficiently large to pass any
measure without votes from the Ham
ilton and Cuyahoga delegations. These
cannot be had for local option. The
Representatives from Cincinnati and
Cleveland will not support temperance
measures of this kind, because major
ity of their constituents will not Sus-
tain them and do not ask it at their
hands. \ Legislature is only an expo
nent of public sentiment. Legislators
will, as a rule. do what they feel assured
that their constituents demand and will
approve. There is scarcely any hope of
support for temperance legislation from
the large cities. 1t follows, then, that if
local option is carried. it must be by the
support of the rural districts. Now the
thing for temperance people to do is mis-
Sionary work in these ruril Democratic
counties, whrr- ;hr indj Jrity is or ought
to be for temperance. If they will hold
what they have already gained, and la
Dor in these rural counties for more, the
end will soon be gained. 1t is fact that
the largest petitions fOI local option are
from the strong Republican counties.
These counties are in the advance in mo-
raj sentiment, and if all the people in
these counties should sign local option
petitions, it has but little influence on
members whose constituents are COM
paratively silent. We cannot expect
votes from the large cities for this meas
ure. We have right to expect them
from the rural counties, and these Dem
ocratic counties ought to give them, and
the temperance labOrs should be put
forth in these counties until they are
gained for temperance. The Republican
members outside of those two large cit
les have done their duty toward their
constituents. They came in almost
solid phalanx to the very gates of the
cities, and if few more Republicans had
been elected from rural Democratic
counties the end would have been reach
ed, or if half dozen Democrats had
given their support the bill would have
become a law. The people should un-
derstand where the hindrance is, and
this they are beginning to see. Temper
ance Democrats are beginning to under
stand the attitude of the leaders of
their party, and will be heard by and by.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
FLUSHING.

The friends of DR.. Thos. Carpenter
whose attempted suicide was reported
in last weeks issue of THE CHRONICLE,
received message Saturday morning
stating that this unfortunate gentleman
had ended his untimely career, We did
not learn particulars of his death, but it
is generally supposed his own hand
hastened the meSsenger-Death. The
cause of the Dr's rash act still remains
a mystery, and perhaps will, unless
time discloses it. His money that
could not be found, we have since learn
ed, the Dr., for reasons known only TO
himself, burned. His remains are to be
brought here for interment.
j. X. Norton is convalescent.
Isaac Kirk remains quite i'll.
Mrs. Linnie Wooley is visiting her
many friends in Flushing and vicinity,
Miss st. Clair. of Barnesville, accom-
panied Rev, Ganta ON his last appoint
ment here, and made many friends du-
ring her brief stay.-Miss Alice Wilkins
spent several days last week in the
country, the guest of Carrie Ransom
SADIE Gilbert was visiting friends in
Bridgeport last week.
A party of young ladies and gentle
men had planned to spend last Thurs
day evening the guests of Miss Minnie
Clelland, of Clelland's Mill, but ow-
ing to the inclemency of the weather,
thoughtful mammas said another time
will do as we'll"
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kirk have returx-
ed from visiting friends in Spioeland,
Ind, AMI we learn are so well pleased
with the country that they contemplate
making it their future home.
Mr.. c. c. Holloway has procured an
interest in A. G. Holloway's store. In
future the firm will be known as A. G.
Holloway s. Co.
"Grandpa" A. T. Long CARED three
hundred bushels of apples last Friday,
to be shipped to Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Fisher will begin
the duties of housekeeping this week.
Mr. Fisher will begin building stable
after they are settled, and
Il house sometime during the summer,
William says rejoice with me for
unto us girl is given.
"Old Whacken" says it was hard on
that civilian Goat" but he can't help
it. Mary must keep him home in cold
c. l..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
Local Option in the Ohio Legislature

The following letter to the Ohio State
Journal from Hon. II. r. Smith, member
of the Legislature from Noble county,
will prove interesting to many of our
readers:
The local option feature of the tenn
perance question is attracting much at
tentiOn throughout the State at the
present time. Thousands of petitioners
are asking the Legislature to give them
such a law a5 this. The first attempt to
enact law of this kind was during the
second session of the Sixty-third General
Assembly. The Democrats had a large
majority in the Legislature at that Time
There were G6 Democrats, 3S Repuhli-
cans and 8 Nationals in the House. The
result of the vote was 80 for and Il
against the passage of the bill, All of
those who voted for the bill We're Repub-
licans except six, and two of these were
Democrats elt cted from Republican
counties; one Republican voted against
the bill; four Republicans were absent
or did not vote, one of them afterward
had his vote recorded for the bill. Only
six out of the siXty-six Democrats voted
for the bill. This was certainly Il very
poor showing for the majority party. 1t
is not a record of which any party
should be proud
The second attempt to pass localsop-
tion bill was made last winter in the
first session of the Sixty-fourth General
Assembly. There are sixty-nine Repub-
licens and forty-live Democrats in the
House. The result of the vots was
ffty-fve for and about the same num-
Der against the bill. Fifty-one Republi-
cans gave it their support. Four out of
the fOrty-iive Democrats voted for it.
This is not very bright crown to adorn
the head Of the minority party.
The Republicans from Cincinnati and
Cleveland voted against the bill. Besides
these there were votes against the meas
ure from only four other Republican
counties es-Summit. Washington, Scioto
and one from Lncas-malting IN all six
Republican counties, while about forty
Democratic counties were against it.
Almost every Democratic county that
elected Republican Representative
gave vote for local option. This is
true of Knox and Perry. Ross elected
Representative from each party. The
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

| The leading Scientist OF to day agree thai
most disc ase are caused by disordered Kid
neys or Liver. IT, therefore, the Kidneys and
Liver are kept in perfect order, perfect health
Will be the result. This truth has only been
known a short time and for years people suf-
fered great agony without being able to ind
relief. The discovery OF Warmers Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure marks a new era In the
treatment Of these troubles. Made from
simple tropical leaf Of rare value, II contains
Just the elements necessary 10 nourish and
invigorate both of these great organs and
safely restore and keep them In order. 1t is
POSITIVE REMEDY for all the diseases
that cause pains In the lower part of the body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches. Jaundice, Dix~
and all difficulties OF the Kidneys. Liver and
Urinary Organs.
1t is an excellent and safe remedy ior fe>
males during Pregnancy. 1t will control
Menstruation and is Invaluable for LeucorS
rhOea or Falling OF the Womb.
As a Blood Purifier it Is uneQualed for IL
cures the organs that make the blood.
READ THE RECORD.
1T saved my life."-E Iakely, Selma, Ala.
ut is the remedy that will cure the many
diseases peculiar to women."-Mothers' Magz
1T has passed severe tests and won endorse
ments from some OF the highest medical
talent in the country."-N World.
mo remedy heretofore discovered can be
held for one moment in comparison with
it"-Rev Harvey. DID. Washington, d C.
This remedy, which has done such wonders,
any medicine upon the market, and is sold
by Druggists and all dealers At 81 25 per bot
tie. For Dlshetes enquire for WARMERS
SAFE DIABETES CURE 1t Is \ POSITIVE
Remedy.
II. H. WARNER & co, Rochester, NY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
COURT REPORT.
Judge WIN. OKEY, Clerk A. G. DARRAH,
Sheriff SAMUEL HILLES, present.
Spring Term, 1880.

Alex. C. Darrah having filed his off.
entered upon his duties as Clerk of the
Courts.
Addison Thompson having been ap.
pointed Deputy Clerk of the Court ap,
peared in open court, and being duly
sworn entered upon his official duties.
E. }. Drennen, assignee, VS.. Adoni-
ram D. Newland ct al. Appraisement
set aside and new appraisement ordered.
Louis Woodmansee ct al, Admr's VS..
lst Natl Bank. Leave given plaintiffs
to file an amended petition by Feb. 10.
In the matter of Jos. Kirk wood, decd.
Leave given Master Comm'r to whom
this canse WAS referred to withdraw
from files the report heretofore filed and
to file new report.
Sarah A. Moore VS.. Geo. w. Phillips.
Cause dismissed at costs of plaintiff.
Z. A. Bretlinger VS.. John McMasters.
Attachment. Dismissed at costs of
plaintiff
Emma Biggs VS.. Victor W. Ross. Bas-
tardy. Continued off docket at costs of
plaintiff.
Emma Williams vs.. Lewis Ransom.
BaStardy. Continued off docket at costs
of plaintiff.
Caroline Sweit2er VS.. Fred'k Sweitzer
Divorce. Continued off the Docket.
ArisSa Roberts VS.. Jas. w. Roberts.
Divorce. Cause dismissed at costs of
plaintiff
Moses NJ. Bigley VS.. w. c. Hedges.
Cause dismissed ut costs of defendant.
james Long ct III. VS.. Eli Piggott.
Appeal. Settled and dismissed ut costs
of plaintiff.
Hooks Smelling Co. VS.. Bellaire |. and
NJ Works, Dismissed for want of pros
ecution at costs of Thus, 0Alalley.
1st Natl Bank Bellaire VS.. Hanson T..
Adams. Continued Off the docket.
John Henderson VS.. Buckeye Glass
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
Storm and Flood.

The damage and destruction OCCASION
ed by the breaking up last week is per-
haps unparalleled in the history of flood
and storms in this country. The coun-
try along large water courses has suffer
ed tie most, and in some places the hav-
&c has been fearful. In the northern,
central, and southern, and in fact in all
parts of Ohio the low lands were inun-
dated, and business and travel greatly
hiRdered. Along the Ohio, the Mahon-
ing, the Sciota, the Maumee, and other
streams, the lower portions of towns
on their banks was covered with water,
and people were driven to the second
floors of their houses, and frequently
were compelled to take to boats to save
their lives.
The greatest disasters in Ohio were
probably in Toledo and vicinity, and the
damage to property is placed at 81 ,00O,-
900. The ice in the Maumee gorged
abreast of and below the city, which
caused the water to rise in parts of the
city to from four to eight feet The base
ments of many of the business houses
were overfowed and large stocks of
goods were damaged or ruined. The
railroad tracks were submerged-the
Union railroad bridge washed away, the
gas and water-works were flooded, and
many of the people were left without
light or fuel. -. -.-.- go
In Washington City on Saturday, by
the breaking up of the Potomac, the
lower portions of the city south of the
Avenue were submerged, and Pennsyl-
vania Avenue from First to Tenth
Streets was sheet of water, and the
first floors of hotels and business houses
were flooded. At Market Square the
water was from three to five feet deep,
and communication with South Wash
ington was cut off except by boats.
Three spans of the long bridge were
washed away, and persons going south
Oll luo iallIOdu nou W NC. IIdiISltlIeu
across the river by way of the George
town bridge. The damaged is very great.
At Richmond the James river was ten
feet above high water mark, and the
Shenandoah and the Susquehanna were
booming on Saturday, carrying every
thing that would float on their angry
waters.
New Orleans for three days was I'M
der water. Thousands of families were
homeless on Saturday, and were fed by
a Relief Committee The loss is almost
inestimable.
Along the Delaware, SchuylkIll, Ale
gheny, and other streams, similar de-
struction is reported all of which will
make the breakup of last week memo
rable
The flood disasters were supplemented
on Saturday night by reports of heavy
snow storms in all the Western and
Northwestern States. lasting for an en-
tire day, causing suspension Of railway
travel and of business.
In Minnesota snow drifts were re-
ported as high as telegraph poles. At
Rock Island snow was four feet deep.
and at Milwaukee the heaviest ever
known and from many other quarters,
like reports come. Such storm follow
ing so quickly thaw and freshet will
add greatly to the damage sustained, and
the hardship experienced in this one of
the most remarkable winters for many
years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

DR.. WIN. TREvITT, an old resident of
Columbus, Ohio, died on Tuesday at the
age of 72. DR.. Trevitt was thrice a
member of the Ohio Assembly, was Sec
rotary of State, and represented the
government in diplomatic capacity in
Chilli during the administrations of
Presidents Pierce and Buchanan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
PANHANDLE ROUTE!
p, @. q ST. L. r. r.
Time Table East and West.
In Effect sunday, Nov. 7Lh, 1850.
GOING EAST.
DAILY


Daily. 4Daily except Sunday.
Accommodation train leaves Dennison rs As q
m, Cadiz junction 6 40 am, SteubeLville Z 40 a
M arriving at Pittsburgh 10 % am, stopping
burg, connecting at Steubenvflle for Wheeling
and at Mansfield for Washington, Pa.
Accommodation train leaves Stenbenville at
5 80 pm, connecting at Mansfield for WashS
iugton. Pa. This train stops at all stations
p, w. IL h. Division Trains leave Steuben>
VILE for Wheeling at TO % am, Il 40 am, ITO 50
am, r 81 pm and IS IS pm. Returning leave
Wheeling t6 As am, 70 20 am ii % pm; f4 IS pm
and t5 O5 pm, arriving at Steubenville 90
am. 10 81 am 25 pm, 05 pm and 30 pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

A PAPER of interest to lovers of Boz
entitled "In London with Dickens" will
appear in the March number of Scrib-
ner; it will give in a gossipy chronicle
the results Of the many trips made about,
London by the writer. Dr. b. E. Martin,
in the Identification of localities men,
toned i'll the novelist's pages. Illustra-
tions drawn from nature by Mr. Van
derhoof will be given, representing "The
most ancient part of HOlborn," Court
yard of the Marshalsea Prison, Jenny
Wren's house, Chancery Lane, and the
Inns of Court, which figure SO frequent
1y in Dickens. A second paper, by the
same author and artist. and having a
wider range, will soon appear under thc
title In and Out of London with Dick
ems"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THE Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
are endeavoring to secure charter from
the State of Delaware, which will give
them right of way through that State.
Should they succeed. new line will be
built from Baltimore to PHILADELPHIA.
nearly parallel with the Philadelphia,
Wilmington & Baltimore road. The
company will then continue the road
through New Jersey, and thus open a
new line to Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, and to the West.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

PRoHIBITIoNISTs will not be eneour-
aged to read in the Portland (Me.) Press
that, after more than twenty years of
stringent prohibitory legislation in that
State, crimes usually attributed to
drunkenness, show an alarming increase,
and that there are more drinking sa-
looms in Portland than ever before. .
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

RANDOLPH TUCKER, genuine free
trader, has been elected chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee of the Ma
tional House to succeed Fernando Wood.
There's consolation in the fact that
Tucker will have less than fortnight
TO serve
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THUS far during this session of Con-
gress the Democrats have failed to car
ry single measure which has met the
united opposition of the Republicans.
Senator Plumb, of Kansas, thinks that
all the important bills now under con-
sideration will psss, with the exception
of the Apportionment bill. -.. no..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

Hon. FERNANDO WooD, member of
Congress from New York City, who
went South in the hope of improving
his health, died at Hot Springs. Arkan-
sas, on Sunday night, aged about seven
tV wears
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THE Chicago Tribune lets the public
into two secrets: first, that Gen. Garfield
will not announce his Cabinet until the
close of the present month. and, second,
that his inaugural address, although not
written, will be short. ....-.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
Druggists Heard From.

we know the value of malt, hops, calisayi
and iron composing Malt Bitters.'
'Our lady customers highly praise then,.'
Physicians prescribe them in this town.
The largest bottle and best medicine.
Best blood purifier on our shelves
Our best people take Malt Bitters.'
Sure cure for chiils and liver diseases
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

PRESIDENT CHADBoURNE having re-
signed his position at the head of Will
Iiams College, Prof. Franklin Carter, of
Yale, has been elected to the place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
Cincinnati.

FEP. 14-Flour stronger; family 81 sOa5
fancy So 15a5 IS. Wheat strong; No. 2
red 81 O6. Corn firm; No. mixed
44c. Oats firm; No. mixed size.
Rye firm; No. Csc. Barley strong
No. fall 81. Pork firm at SIS.
Lard strong and higher at 80 s71aa9 95.
Bulk meats strong at So and 81 S7115
Bacon scarce and higher at So SS1z and
SIS 75 Butter firm; choice Western RI :
serve 23a25c; choice Central Ohio 20a21c.
Hogs Firm and higher; common
81 5Oa5 35; light SIS 50a5 so; packing
So 45a5 So; butchers $5 90a6 25. Re
ceipts 1900 head; shipments LOO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THE Pullman Palace Car Company
says that the demand for cars 10 run
to Washington on the occasion of Gar
fields Inauguration is the largest in the
history of the company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

AN opinion by the Illinois Supreme
Court afflrms the right of school boards
to introduce the study of the German
language in the common schools of that
State
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THE Ohio Legislature was not in ses-
sion from Friday until Tuesday. 1t is
hoped that it is now almost ready for a
motion to adjourn sine die.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

Hon. JOHN C. NEW says Indiana is a
great State and ought to havea cabinet
portfolio. 1t may be observed that Mr,
New is just from "Injiana." --,..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THERE are fifteen cities in Ohio with
not less than 10000 population each, ag-
gregating 699,eS8 souls, or an average of
1886 to each town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

ACCORDING to the report of the Agri-
cultural Bureau of Illinois, the farm
and live stock product of that State for
the past year aggregated S236,OOo,O0O.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THE damage by the recent floods in all
parts of Ohio has been heavy. 1t might
have been greater, therefore the people
have reason to be thankful.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

SENATOR BAYARD, of Delaware, has
given notice of his intention to antago-
nize the funding bill against all legisla-
tion except appropriation bills. ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

MINNESOTA has been temporarily OBJ
liberated from the map. The State is
reported to be buried under snow drifts
that are higher than the telegraph poles.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

ADyICEs from Northern Ohio say that
fruit prospects in that section are slim
for the coming season. A
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17

THE Martha Washington Tea Party"
style of entertainment which it was
supposed died with the centennial year,
has been resurrected in New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
lllticl'uI':ra Cutie il: u:
and Scaly Diseases, ScrOf-
ulOus HumOrs, Ulcers, Old Sores
and Mercurial Affections Cured
when all other human agencies

| E
There is no human agency can so speedily.
permanently and economically cleanse the
| Blood clear the Complexion and Skim restore
the Hair and cure every species OF Itching,
Scalp and Blood as the Cui1cura Remedies
consisting of Cuticura, the great Skin Cure
Guticurs Soap, an exqpisl!e Toilet. Bath and
the new Blood Purifier. ..-
Skin HumOrs, Milk Crust, Etc.
skin Humors,-Mrs .. (. Whipple, Decatur,
Mich, whites that her face. head and some
parts OF the body were almost raw. Head
covered with scabs and sores; suffered fear>
fully and tried everything; permanently cur
ed by Cuticura Remedies. ... III.
Milk Crust.-Mrs. Bowers, l43 Clinton st.
Cincinnati. speaks of her sisters child. whe
was cured OF MIX crust, whioh resisted all
remedies for two years; now fine, healthy
boy, with q beautiful head ef hair. s..-
letter Of the Hauds.-Elizsbeth Buckley
Liltleton, n. H., thankfully praises the Cuti-
hands, which had rendered them almost use
less to her. .tttt...'. ... .-....4-
kcald Head, Alopecla, Etc.
scaId Head.-B A Raymond, auditor W
] & X r.. Jackson, Michigan. was cured OF
scald head of nine years duration by the
Cuticura Remedies, .t- ..
Failing of the Hair.-Frank Bean Steam
Fire Engine a. Boston. was cured of Alopecia
or falling of the hair by the cuticura Reme
dies. which completely restored his hair when
all said he would lose IL.
Bandruf.-Thomas Lee. 2z76 Frankford Ave,
Philadelphia, afflicted with daAdruff. which
for twenty years had covered his aiph with
scales one>quarter of an inch in thickness
cured by the Cuticura Remedies.
Cuticnra Remedies are prepared by WEEKS
q POTTER, Chemists and Druggists. 260 WASH
iDgton street, Boston, and are Tor sale by all
Druggists. Price of Cuticura, Medicinal
Jelly, small hoxes. so cents; large boxes, 81.
Cuticura Resolvent, the new Blood Purifier,
81 per bottle. Cuticura Medical Soap, 25 centa.
Cuticura Medicinal Shaving Soap. l5c; in bars
for BARRIERS and large consumers, Soc. All
mailed free on receipt OF price.
Send for illustrated Treatise on the Skin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-17
Baltimore.
PRODUCE.
PHILADELPHIA.

FEB. 14-FIour quiet; Western extras
So 5Oa3 rs; Minnesota extras 81 75a6 % /;
Ohio good S5 621a; Wheat quiet; re-
jected grain depot 81 90; No 2 red eleva-
tor 81 151S. Corn in fair demand; !;
steamer. track 531Sc. Oats steady; No
white 47c; No. do 45a46c; No. 3 do 44c;
mixed 421Sc.