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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-27

Another American custom, baggage
checking, is likely soon to be adopted in
England. The London & Northwest
ern Railroad sent an emissary here
specially to report on our system. 1t is
asserted that $4,000 pieces of baggage
were lost or stolen in England last year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-27

Lightning struck a pine tree at the
head OF Colvin' Creek, N. c., and kin
died a fire that swept 1000 acres Of
land, destroying timber, crops and tur-
pentine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-27

Follow the example of trees-keep
some things in the shade.-,SyracuSS
Standard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-27

The Examiner and Chronicle SAYS
a cup of water in the oven while bak-
ing will prevent bread and cakes from
burning. Thanks for the information.
And ten-year-old boy, loose in the
cellar, will prevent apples from spoil
ing. About one boy TO four barrels of
apples, DOCTOR Burlington Hasokeye.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-27

"A Massachusetts man has resorted
to Paris green to keep juvenile thieves
from stealing his flowers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-27

It's sweat weather, whether it rain,
or not IN. q. Rcayu7lc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-27
What became Of herp

She sat in the corner of the seat, not
seeming to mind being left there at all.
Pretty soon q mother with two or three
little children took the seat, and what a
marvel she was to them! They hugged
her and kissed her and quarreled over
her while they ate sticky gingerbread,
till at last, when they left, she did not
look quite as fresh as before. The
mother had a very hard time coaxing
them to leave her when they got off.
Then a gentleman came, who put her
into the rack overhead, and she rode
there all the afternoon, with one arm
dangling down, and her pretty French
boots sticking out. All the little ones
looked up at her and laughed. and won
dered if the gentleman was taking her
home to his little girl. a.
J When night came, and the train
reached the end of the route, she was
left alone in the car, and the conductor
took her to place where they keep
things lost or forgotten, to wait for some
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10
A Magnificent Newspaper.

This complimentary designation h: s
been fifty applied to the Philadelph a
Weekly Press under its present able
management. With a greatly strength
ened editorial staff, a large corps of
trained special correspondent and dis
tinguished occasional contributors, and
an unsurpassed mechanical equipment,
it may fairly claim to have dlstanced all
rivals i'll an enlarged field of usefulness.
In editorial discussion it aims to be
courteous as well as fearless and indie
pendent; in the. collection of news its
enterprise is great; in the family depart
ments nothing of interest in the home
circle is slighted; in fiction its standard
is high, and the best stories of foreign
authors appear exclusively in it's col
umns by arrangement with the publish
ers; its agricultural department is of un-
surpassed interest to farmers, being a
careful record of agricultural progress,
while enriched by contributions from
the best living authorities; in Il word,
there is something in its pages every
week to interest all classes. We COM
mend the Philadelphia Weekly Press to
the attention of all who are making
up their lists of newspapers and period
icalS for the year. 1t is neatly print
ed newspaper of eight pages, and is Of
fered to clubs on particularly attractive
terms. Send to the PRESS, Philadelphia,
for sample copy, terms to clubs, or in
ducementS to agents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

and his talent for humorous description,
are well known. No one can tell more
amusing things and in a more irreSisti-
bly, humorous way than John Is. Cough.
| The comedies from ''fe. absurd blunderS,
laughable mistakes, comical incidents,
embarrassing situations, mostly drawn
from his own experience on the plat
| form and among the people. will pro-
woke the mirth of the most serious. His
experiences with braZen-faced people !;
with letter-writers and their remarka-
BILE wants; with aSpirants for fame and
seekers after "moddle" lecturers; with
beggarS without number and bores Of AL
kinds-are given in sunlight and Shad-
Ow' without reserve.
In short, sunlight and Shadow" is a
mine of extraordinary interest. 1t can
be truthfully said of it, that for thrilling
interest, touching pathos and irresistible
humor, no book has ever equaled it.
In point of paper, printing, binding,
and above all, beautiful and costly illus
taatior, we have not seen its equal in
many day. 1t is superbly illustrated
with maGnticent full-page engravingS,
engraved in the highest style from orig
inal designs by +. o. c. Darley, Freder-
lex Dielman, and other famous artists
The magnificent steel-plate portrait of
Mr.. Cough was engraved from pho
tograph taken expressly for this pur
pose, and will be highly priced by tens
of thousands who have listened to his
eloqueucr.
We advise our readers to buy Sun
light and ShamOw" at the first opportn-
nifty. They can. in our opinion, much
better afford to dispense with a dozen
other books than not possess this.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

DIR. THOMAS CARPENTER, who left
this county and went to California du-
ring the gold excitement, about thirty
years ago, and returned to Flushing
township about four years since, on Sat
urday morning of last week, made a des-
perate attempt at suicide by cutting his
throat. He WAS boardin: at the Hollo-
way House, James Thompson, formerly
of this place, proprietor. He ate his
breakfast as usual ana returned to his
room. During the morning some one
about the house desired to enter the
room to set it to rights, when the door
was found to be locked, and although
the doctor was known to be within, the
demand for entrance was unheeded. Mr.,
Thompson was apprised of the matter.
and with Mr.. Brown, went up stairs and
forced the door open, when to their as
tonishment they found Carpenter on his
knees, holding his head over a slop pail,
and the blood running profusely from
his throat, which was cut close under
the chin from ear to ear. Drs. Hobson
and Webster were at once summoned,
and ascertained that the large vein in
the neck was uninjured. The wound
was stitched up, and the unfortunate
man was rendered as comfortable as pos
sible. Only the timely discovery of the
affair saved his life, as he would have
died shortly from loss of blood. At last
accounts he was living, but refused to
take food. The cause for this act is
deep mystery. His actions for some
days previous were noticed as peculiar,
and doubtless his mind was unbalanced.
Later.-The Doctor is taking his usual
rations. He expresses no regret for his
action and is sorry he did not make a
more complete success of the job. Yes
terday on the medical certificate of d..
Webster, and evidence of Mr.. James
Thompson, the Doctor was adjuged in
sane, and will be taken to the Athens
Asylum.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

UARPER'S MAGAZINE for March is a
delightful Number. There is not dull
article in it; and the illustrations are
not only beautiful as works of art, but
full of interest and meaning. A striking
feature of the Number is its variety.
Opening the Magazine, we are first at
tracted by Conway's description of Bed
ford Park lin Chiswick; London)-a
group of artistic dwellings, in the Queen
Ann style. The article is illustrated
from drawings by Mr.. Nash, a London
artist, the opening picture giving view
from Mr.. Conways own balcony.
Prof. w. 7. Hewett contributes a val
liable and interesting paper on the Uni
versity of Leiden, with illustrations. J.
L. Cloud gives another of her inimitable
Irish sketches, "The Arran Islands"
with quaint pictures. S. B. Parsons, in
"The Possibilities of Horticulture, -
shows how to make gardens and lawns
beautiful. An anonymous article, de-
scribes Albany as An old Dutch town
two centuries ago. This paper contains
sixteen illustrations.
Closing the list of descriptive illustra-
ted articles is Mr. Lathrop's "a Natiep
in Nutshelr'-a brilliant description
of social and political Washington.
Abbey contributes another Herrick
illustration, "The Grave-digger"-avery
impressive drawing.
Harper's Magazine is very fortunate
in both of its serial novels. Miss Wool
sons "Anne" has fairly won all readers
and Mr.. Hardy, who, since the death of
George Eliot, is ranked by the London
Academy as tho first of living novelists,
has done no better work than he is Civ
ing in his "a Laodician."
This Number also contains two re-
markably excellent short stories-'Hands
OFF which is an interesting parable.and
"a Help-meet for Him." The latter is
from the pen of w. NJ. Baker.
George Merrill contributes an instruc.
tive article on "The French Republic"
Mr.. Henry o. Dwight contributes g
very entertaining and novel paper or
'The Family Life of the Turks"
The Editorial Departments are full Of
fresh, instructive, and entertaining mat
ter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10
JOHN B. COUGHS new BOOK,
Sunlight and Shadow"

Ever since it became known that John
B. Cough was engaged in writing new
book, its appearance has been watched
for with intense interest. 1t has recent
ly been published, and the enormous
sales afford striking instance of tie
success that is sure to he awarded to a
really good work. Although only Just
published, the twenty-SiXth thousand is
already printed; and this fact alone is
worthy of notice, for a book which sells
like this must be one of extraordinary
interest
John B. Cough, the author of "Sun-
light and Shadow is too well-known to
require any ulogy here. Thousands al e
familiar with the history of his life: his
early poverty, the depth of the degI ada
tion to which he descended while viz
tim of drink, his wretched condition and
terrible sufferings, his superhuman
struggles against intemperance, his re-
form, his relapse, his reSigning of the
pledge and final victory, his world wide
fame, and his extensive travels and pro-
tracted labors in this country and abroad.
Thirty-five years ago Mr.. Cough first
published his Autobiography. He had
then just recovered from life of un-
paralleled dissipation, and was just en-
tering upon that career which has since
made him so famous. In 1869 a new
edition of that work, with additions and
emendations, was give TO the public 1t
contained a history of his early life, wi h
some recollections of his career as a
public speaker. 1t did not embody the
intensely interesting and exciting record
of the many thrilling, pathetic and
amusing scenes from human life,
"From grave to gay, from lively to severe"
which all the world knew had crowded
themselves into his lon. and varied ca
reer. These have now been gathered
for the first time, and the new book,
SUNLIGHT AND SHADOWS is the medi
um-and the only one-through which
these thrilling details have ever been
presented to the public.
sunlight and Shadow is indeed a re-
markable book by remarkable man.
Mr.. Coughs recollections of his own ex-
periences have made him ever ready to
lend helping had to Others, and the
very nature of his life-work has brought
him into close contact with poverty,
crime, restitution and vice, and he has
| listened to life-histories of the most
thrilling nature, and witnessed scenes
that testify anew to the truth of the ad-
age, Fact is stranger than Fiction"
Some of the saddest and most pathetic
incidents ever told are Narrated in the
present work, and the readers eyes
will fill in spite of himself at the power
of Mr.. Coughs pathos in describing
scenes that have come under his person.
al observation.
But Sunlight and Shadow" is not al
together record of dark experiences
1t has bright and sunny side. Mr.
Coughs stories and descriptions of the
humorous side of life,as he has seen and
experienced it, portray many amusing
scenes. His remarkable facility foI
seeing the ludicrous side Of every thing
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

THE lecture of DIR. \. A. Willis, OF
Philadelphia, the first of the St. Glars
vile course, under the management of
Elliot and Kinney. was well attended
by the best class of our citizens. The
lecture Sunshine" was one of the best
we have ever heard. 1t abounded in
wholesome lessons, well delivered and
sparkled with wit enough to keep every
body in the best of humor. The Sun
shine" dispensed by that lecture will be
felt many days hence, and will tighten
many heart where dsspondency other
wise would have reigned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10
Notice to Contractors.
Auprror,s OFF1oE. BELMONT CouNr

AUDITORS OFFICE, BELMONT COUNTY,
ST. CLAIRsvILLE, o., Jan. 9th, 1881.
CEALED proposals will be received at The
- office of County Auditor, until noon,
March TO- 1881, for the delivery and breaks
ing of good quality of limestone on the
National Road in Belmont county, as follows:
For the first mile beginning at the State
line in Bridgeport 140 rods, second go rods,
third 80 rods, fourth and fifth each 60 rods,
sixth 20 rods, seventh 25 rods, eighth and
ninth each 20 rods, tenth and eleventh each Is
rods, twelfth and thirteenth each 20 rods,
fourteenth 18 rods, fifteenth 10rods, sixteenth,
seventeenth and eighteenth each Is rods,
nineteenth 1S rods, twentieth 40 rods, twenty
first 12 rods, twenty>second 10 rods, tw enty-
third IL rods; twenty>fourth and twenty fifth
each IS rods, twenty-sixth 12 rods, twenty~
seventh 10 rods, twenty>eighth Is rods.
Said proposals will be received per mile for
delivering or breaking separately or for
both. One>half of said stone TO be delivered
on or before the 1st day of July, and the re-
mander on or before the 1st day of Septem>
Der, and all to be broken before the 1st day
of October, 1881.
Stone to be so delivered as to be broken in
one ordinary string, unless otherwise ordered.
Stone to be broken to size not exceeding
four ounces in weight No bids will be cons
sidered unless accompanied by a good and
sufficient bond guaranteeing the faithful per
forrnance of said work. Board reserve the
right to retain 20 per cent. OF the cost of
breaking until stone are spread, in Case the
Superintendent has reason to believe the
same are not broken according to contract.
! The right to reject any and all bids is re-
served.
BY order OF the Board of Commissioners.
w. n. COPELAND,
2 3>5t Auditor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10
COURT REPORT.
Judge WIN. OKEY, Clerk A. c. DARRAH,
Sheriff SAMUEL HILLEs, present.
Spring Term, 1880.

Spring term of Common Pleas Court
began on Tuesday, Feb s, 1881.
On application and recommendation
of the sheriff, Wilson S. Colby was ap.
pointed bailiff of the court for the pres.
ent term.
The following Grand Jury was impan.
eled, sworn and charged: VIM. J. Wiley
Frank Magee, Robert Nelson, w. H
Helpbringer, John w. Bishop, John
Wilson, John Sidebottom, VIM. King
VIM. Harvey, John Hutchison, A. NJ
Kirk, u. Armstrong, Reuben Harris
John H. Myers and Marshal Thompson
Robt. Todd VS.. Jane Todd. Decl ee o
partition. Monroe G. Dunn, John Pric,
and John Moore, appointed commits
sioners.
Leave was given in large number o
cases to file pleadings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10
House and Lot for Sale on Main
street, st. Clairsville. Inquire of
(18tf) A. II. & w. MITCHELL.

On SHORT NoTICE.-The Pittsburgh
Stockman of last week says that the
quiet feeling noted in the wool trade for
week or two past still continues with
slightly easier tendency on some
grades, as shown in the report else
where. Sellers should hold themselves
in readiness to let go on very sholt no
tice, as the favorable reaction which
many are expecting will not likely con.
tinue great while, if it should come
and will soon be followed by the new
clip. The 45a47c which wool has beer
bringing is certainly much better thar
The 3Sa40c figures which we urged hold
ers not to accept last summer. We dc
not wish to influence the course of thos,
waiting for the extra half dollar (ouI
fight has been against 40c wool, but w,
would not advise holding too stitfly on
cent or two as the competition of new
wool draws near.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

WE call the attention of our musical
readers to new book just received at
this office, titled "Wolfram's Practical
Modulator, or how to learn quickly to
modulate from any one to any other
key" at is very clear and easily un-
derstood," says the n. Y. Musical Critic.
Contains the whole theory of modula-
tion in nutshell" Republican. 1T
is just what it pretends to be"-Seng
Friend
Sent postpaid on receipt of 80 cents in
money or stamps, by
THEODORE WOLFRAM,
Mansfield Ohio
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

Comic Song and Refrain. with an easy,
1lrlsing accompaniment; will be mailed
~ tuy address for only 15cts. Now is
Your chance 20 procure this song for
half price.
Then 90 not hesitate,
Bnt send for it outright,
And learn the sad result
or sparkling Saturday Night
Address 0. H. LUCAS,
Demos. Ohio,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

PRESIDENT ORToN. of the Ohio Ag-
ricultural College, will lecture in this
place Oh Friday evening Of next week,
the 18th, taking for his subject, The
Antiquity Of the Earth, as shown 10y the
Geology of Ohio" This lecture is pro
nouuced by those who have heard ii as
Il most able ana instructive one. Our pe0-
pie who were fortunate enough to hear
President Orton last winter when here,
will attest his popularity as lecturer.
This lecture is given under the auspi-
ces of the citizens lecture association,
constituted couple of years ago, Ad-
mission free.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

SECRETARY CHAMBERLAIN, of the
State Board of Agriculture, who attend
ed the Farmers Institute, at Barnesville,
on last Friday and Saturday, reports
that it was the most successful Institute
thus far held, the attendance being
about five hundred persons - mostly
farmers and their wives In addition
to three regular lectures by the Secre-
taTy and three by Prof. Townsend, of the
Ohio State University, there were inter
esting papers by members of the local
Agricultural and horticultural Societies
and Oranges.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

At o'clock afternoon, the following describ>
ed premises, to-wit:
Situate in the township of COlerain, county
of Belmont, State of Ohio. and being a part
of what was known as the Caleb Bracken
farm, and, being part If section Z, township Z,
range 3, beginning for the same at point
south 70 east 43. 38 rods from the northeast
corner of the northwest quarter of said quar-
ter, running south 7.S0 east 100 rods with the
line of Alice i. Douden's lot: thence south
80 90 west rods; thence NORTH 80 west 100
rods; thence north S2.2o east rods to the
place of beginning, containing } acres. Ee-
cept 81. 53-1 100 square rods at the southeast cor
ner of said piec: donated by Mary Bracken
to the Society of Friends, as described by
their deed given Both of Sd month. 1877, by
John Starhuck, to the trustee of said Society,
and four acres described as follows: Situate
in the township aforesaid and being part 0f
the northeast quarter of section 7,townshIp Z,
of range 8, beginning at point nn the linz
between Joseph Z. Lupton and Caleb Brack>
en- 81 56 rods from the corner of said LuptOn's
land at the church and 20 rods east from the
middle of the section: thence Orth 10 west
S0.72 rods; thence north $40 east Ii. .0S rods:
thence south 1919 west 81 SO rods to sugar
tree; thence south 70 east 30 40 rods to an
oak stump; thence south 1919 west 26 so rods
to the beginning, containing 3 acres, 3 roods
and 81! perches.
Appraised at $500.
Terms of Sale.-One- third cash. One-third in
one year. and one>thirj in Two years from
the day OF sale, with in; crest; the payments
10 be secured by mortgage upon the premises
sold.
jan 13>td JACOB MAULE,
Guardian Caleb B. Douden, ct al.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

THE Nail City Glass Works, Bridge
port, which has ben shut down since
before Christmas, will start up next
Monday, under new management. c. NJ.
Rhodes, President. Harry Mcclure, Seq
retary. These works manufacture jars
and bottles exclusively. Under the
new deal stockholders expect to realize
handsome profits.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

A SLED filled with coal was left stand
ing in the street in front of the Court
house Tuesday, and the thawing weather
caused it to start down the hill. When
it reached a point nearly opposite this
Office, itleft the road and headed for our
Office door. A team belonging to Benz.
Dickey was standing in front of our
door when the sled collided with the
horses and wagon-injuring one of the
horses slightly and breaking the wagon
and sled considerably. Mr.. Dickey was
thrown violently from his seat to the
back end of the wagon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

OFFICER DRUGAN on Tuesday brought
a young man named Casper, charged
with bastardy to this place to get mar
riage license, so that he might be legally
united to the woman he "lOved not wise
ly but too well" at Bellaire the same
evening. During the officers temporary
absence he left the prisoner in charge of
a friend in the oliice of the National
Hotel, but before his return he had
slipped out while his custodian was en-
gagged in watching everything else but
tne prisoner, consequently no nuptialS
were celebrated i'll Beildire that evening
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10
FARM FOR SALE,

I WILL sell my farm, located one mile south
L of the Belmont County Infirmary, on the
county road leading to Wsrnock's Station, B.
& o. r. R., formerly known as the Elliott
farm, containing lis acres; well watered and
timbered-has two story frame house and
convenient out buildings Is in good state OF
cultivation. For particulars enquire on the
farm gr address JOHN MCNARY,
97-4t~ New Athens, Harrison Co., Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

WM HUME, who was convicted in our
Court in June, 1879, Of an assault with
intent to kill young man named Meek,
and young lady named Neff. on the
Narrow Gauge, between this place and
Quincy, and sentenced to the penitenti-
airy for three years. died in that institu-
tiOn on Friday, from consumption, and
his remains were brought home for in.
terment on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10
FARM FOR SALE
| will offer at public auction, on

FFAustys NsaEcn 1tH. 1881
At 10 O'Clock forenoon, on the premeses, the
farm of which Smiley Sharon sr., died sez
ed, con aiming
lis 1-2 ACRES
Said farm is one mile south of Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson county, Ohio, on the road toWheel
ing, and is in high state of cultivation
nearly all in meadow and pasture. The en-
tire tract is under good fence, is well wateIed
has good brick and frame
House Of Twelve Rooms,
good frame bank barn, 6Ox35 feet, stabline
for ten horses. Two acres orchard, besides a
variety of small fruit, grapes, &c. There are
about 15 or IS acres of
Good Oak Timber.
Said farm lies well for either farming OF
grazing and is convenient to the best of
Schools and Churches,
and is a very desirable place. Possession
given first of April. Title perfect.
For further information call on the subscri-
Der, or address him at Colerain P. o., Bel
mont county, Ohio.
TERMs-One- third cash-balance in two
equal annual payments.
w. A. SHARON;
2 10 At Attorney for said estate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-10

WE hope that the friends of the
CHRONICLE, who are called to attend
court, will drop in and see us and give
the advantage of any items of news
they may have. Do not be backward
about calling.