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When Ben Butler PRAYED

While Ben Butler was a student at
Colby University, it is said that one dark
night he and congenial companion felt
moved to abstract the sign Of village
|storekeeper. They fled with their prize
to the college dormitory, whittier they
were followed by the indignant citizen,
attended by SlOeal constable, who knock
ed loudly for admittance at the Offend
|ers' door. TO burn the sign before an
Ientrance to the room could be effected
was the only way the boys could escape
the consequences of their act, and to
gain time for this operation, tradition
says that Ben commenced TO pray both
loud and lOng-jHdging-an wisely, as
the issue proved-that ther unwelcome
guests would not force an entrance to
room whose occupants were engaged in
their evening devotions. When the cause
of his anxiety hal been wholly consum-
ed, Ben brought his supplication to a
close in the following eminently suita-
BILE words: 20 Lord, we thank Thee for
deliverance from a wicked and perverse
generation, who go about seeking after
sign, but no sign shall be given them"
The constable and his companion were
then admitted, but as they found no
trace of the stolen property. were forced
to depart with their desire for vengeance
unappeased. :
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EVERYBODY knows what an,umbrella
is, and can tell of what it is constructed;
but few are aware how large an indus
try is represented in the stick Of this
usesul and generally missing property.
An official estimate, made in September
last. in Kingston, Jamaica, showed that
there were a little over 100000 sticks
awaiting export to England and the Uni
ted States to be made into umbrella ham
idles. These sticks were almost without
exception pimentO, and it is not surpriS-
ing to be informed that owners and les
sees of pimento walks are becoming
alarmed at the growth of trade which
threatens to uprOot, in a few years, all
their young trees. The export returns
for the past five years show that an ay-
erage of 1000 bundles of sticks has been
sent out of the island annually in the
ordinary course of trade, and the returns
for the first three-Quarters of 1881 show
an export of over 4.500 bundles valued
at $4,000 When it is remembered that
each bundle contains from 500 to 500
sticks. each of which represents young
bearing pimento tree. the extent of the
destruction may be realized.
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never saw any Indications of insanity
in him; never regarded any of the fam
lily of unsOund mind.
u. FL. Sunderland knew l.. w, Guiteau
for 80 years, and never saw ANYTHING
To indicate he was of uneound mind in
any way or In any degree. From his
Knowltdge OF and acquaintance with
members of the Guiteau family. inelu-
ling the prisoner, witness had never
supposed there was insanity in the fam.
! lily.
Guiteau had for some minutes been
reading the Presidents message. snd
suddenly interrupted the Court and the
proceedings to express his opinion upon
he document. I'm glad" said the
prisoner, president Arthur has given
these miserable Mormons such sIap.
hope he will keep at them. 1t is a good
message. 1t has got the right ring to
1t. Arthur is doing well. and he is go
ing to give us the best administration
we ever had"
Horace Tarbox, of FreepOrt, was we'll
acquainted with the prisoners father
He had as good head on MIN as any
man in the State, and (after a slight
pause) he was the third smartest man
in the county.
Who was the frst?" quickly asked
Gaiteau.
| Answer-Mr Sweet.
Guiteau-Who was the second?
Answer-Mr. Turner.
well" said Guiteau, with a broad
smile of satisfaction, "as they have both
been dead i great many years, my faith
er was ahead"
Guitteau was about to make another
little speech when Seoville endeavored
to stop him. and was told: Don't be
punching me under the table, please.
want to speak. and (after short passe)
l tell you what it is, Seoville, you have
got to abandon your theory; that's all
there is about iJ. Father was a smart
man and everybody knew it, only he
was badly cracked on religion"
Adjourned
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The Curse Of Mormonism.
view with Gov. Neil, Of Idaho.

Interview with Gov. Neil, of Idaho.I
'What do you propose to do by way of
remedy?"
"The Government must go right at it
now and cut it out by the roots. II not,
in the end it will have to be put down
at the point of the bayonet. Already
they think they can defy the United
States, and have seen mob of 10000
Mormons in Utah march by the Federal
Court when it was in session and boot
in derision of its authority. have seen
the fiag borne, covered with insulting
notices, and have seen it dragged in
the dirt. We must meet this thing now
or it will cost bloodshed to put it down.
1t has no right to exist, because it is
openly and professedly reasonable and
disloyal to the Government, to say moth
ing about the demoralizing and beastly
practices of the church"
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this offers great temptation to the pre-
sentation of fictitious claims. This sug-
gests the prOpriety of some special ap-
preparation for the prevention of fraud.
The subject of civil service reform
comes in for large consideration. The
President is in favor of adopting some
of the features of the English. system,
including life-tenure, limitations to the
maximum age at which an applicant
may enter the service. and an allowance
upon retiring from Office He would at
least offer no objection were these fea-
tures of the English system adopted.
Then there should be system of pro-
motions to all offices except such as
would be fairly considered exponents of
the policy of the Executive and the prin-
ciples of the dominant party. He has
some doubts of the expediency of purely
competitive tests, and thinks Central
Board of Examiners, without resort to
the competitive test, would perhaps 'put
an end to the mischiefs which attend the
present system of appointments" ~.
The decline of our merchant marine
is greatly deplored, but the President,
without venturing any suggestion how
the decline may be arrested, gracefully
turns the whole matter over to the at
tention Of Congress. -...-... .--,
The message concludes with discus
sion of the intention of the Constitution
in its specification of "ipability tn per-.
form the duties of said (PresidentiaD of
iice as one of the contingencies which
calls the Vice President to the exercise
OF the Presidential functions. He dis
cusses it, however, in ah interrngative
manner, intending evidently to impress
upon Congress the Importance of giving
an authoritative Interpretation of the
meaning of the Constitution.
The message is lengthy, but covers q
vast tield and great variety of subjects.
1t is conservative in tone, and contains
nothing to offend the sensibilities of
any one. IL is Il business-like document,
and will go far to confirm the opinion
formed of the President as a cool. clear
headed and sensible man.-Cin. Com.
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To THE literature of cranks" may be
added SOME curious statistics recently
compiled in England, showing the ex-
tent of mental alteration among the
members of various professions and
trades in that country. Among the 1924
civil engineers in England, last year, "a
became insane. The same unhappy fate
befel 10 of 5,S04 painters and sculptors
only 25 of $4,000 architects and contract
ors; So of 2O,694 clergymen of the estab-
lished Church; las of 234,77S masons,
bricklayers and stonecutters; 1872 of 1O6,.
s24 painters, GLACIERS and paperstainers
and 174 of 2O5, 1924 carpenters. Only The
enyiably small number of 12 cases OF
permanent insanity were reported
among the 1S9,143 authors, journalists
reporters and translators, male and fe.
male. of the Kingdom. aa
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Masonic Directory.

DELM0NF LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be.
fore full moon. g1ls
..'.------- JAMES MELLOR, w. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
CT. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II,
- Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
+. is,s C. W. CARROLL, Fl. P.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
BELMONT COUNCIL, No. 81, r. & s. NJ.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
81. r. BUMGARNER, TIL. M.
F. D. BAILEY, sec.y.
HOPE COAiMANDERY, No. 26, 4, T..
Ii Stated conclsves, first Tuesday of each
month. Ii. r. BUMGARNER, &c.
- T.. T.. SEDwIoK, Rec.
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selmons Go ur,y onlcIaI DIree.ory.

Common Pleas Judse-Wm. Okey.>
p Probate Jadge--Ihomas Cochran
Clerk of Courts-Alex. G.. Darrah.
Sheriff Samuel Hilles.
Auditor William n. Cofland. rs
Treasurer-Hamilton Eaton.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred II. Mitchell
Recorder-W. s. Hobbs. e.. .is.il !
Commissionere-owe Mehan, Morris Cope,
l.. J. Potts sie.flsb
j Surveyor-Oh Ohalkley Dawson. zls -
11 Gorcner-Tbomas Garrett.uS ...-
1nfrmary irecsors--Josephs Bailey, Wn.
Parkinson, James B. Ritchey. .....-....--.
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Established in 1848, as an advocate Of anti
slavery and Of reforms in religion and politics,
The Independent at once become q recogniZ-
ed power throughout the country. Its in
fiuence has ever since been constantly grow
ing. As it has fought against slavery and for
cheap postage, so it will fight against Nor
monism, for Civih Service Reform, and for
purity in politics, and general uprightness in
all things. It employs the best editorial
talent, and speaks feariessly on all subjects.
1t pays for contributed articles and for edi-
torial services more than double the amount
paid by any, other weekly newspaper.
1t publishes more religious discussions than
the religious reviews, more poetry and stories
than the popular monthlies, and gives more
information than an annual cyclop@dia. The
long cable dispatches recently published from
the great Methdist Oouacil in London are a
good illustration of what The Independent is
constantly doing. A list of the most promi-
nent religious and philosophical writers, poets
and story writers in the country is the list of
the contributors of The Independent. Besides
the space set aside for these writers and for
editorials, there are twenty-five distinct de-
partments, edited by twenty-five specialists,
which include Biblical Research, Sanitary,
Legal, Fine Arts. Music, Science, Pebbles.
Personalities, Ministerial Register, Hymn
Notes, School and College, Literature. Re
ligious Intelligence, Missions, Sunday School,
News of the Week, Finance Commerce. In
surance, Stories, Puzzles and Agriculture.
Thirty-two pages in all.
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E. H. CARPENTER, ESQ.,, Henderson, N. Y,
cured of Psoriasis or Leprosy, of twenty
years standing, by the Cuticura Resolvent
internally, and Cuticura and Cuticurs Soap
externally; the most wonderful case on record
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W Wells & Dent. Bridgeport, sell the
best cough medicine. They have conf
denee in il, and are willing to refund
the money IL it does no good. Ask for
Piso's cure for consumption. Price 25c,
and $1.0O.
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.Belnlo)ntChroIlicleI
g w. "A. HUNT. T.. 70 80.
.-1a Editor and Proprietor. =
Published Every Thursday
Terms Of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year In Advance.

II not paid within the year 25 per cent viii
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Our New Terms for 1882

= These reduced prices (s2 per annum in
clubs of five or more) are very much lower
than any of the standard religions weeklies.
Subscribe with your friends and get the
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Contrary to the custom of all the religious
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LIMITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
u Rev Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School: 10 am. Pub lie worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday Sp.m.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday of
each month, pm Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm. sF
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The Jornlost religion newspapers of The URiLef
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church Director

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH R.
Il Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, IL; evening
service, T. Sabbath School, 800 q. III. Young
mems prayer. meeting: Tuesday pm; gen.
eral prayer meeting: "Wednesday pm.
Strangers welcome to all services
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
NlRev. s. +. Minor, pastor. . Sabbath
preaching: II am; pm. seSabbaih. School:
2:3O PIN. Young mcl.s meeting: Friday Z
pm. |; general prayer meeiing:T Thursday o p m
Strangers are cordial invited TO all our
services q zSF sr.. .......---...
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TEACHERS lExAMiNATion.


a. ffe '-s..-.ff g .a. -
l88l-82. EHa =
Belmont. County, Ohio.
30 Saturday of Sept At Barnesvilles ~ .l
LIST do Oct at Bellaire; f-t -
ztb do.ss Ocl NJ Morrtstovn; Lsle -.
3d do, Nov o. 81 Clairsville; ..-f..-., s.t ..
1th ~ do Dec at Beilairei o.
ri do Jan at Baruesyille;
sd--do Feb st Bridge ort;
-lde- do March at St sir6v1lle:- -,af-aI
Ist do April at Gil Joe;
am do April at 81 Airsville;
III do May At BeIa-3nts = s'a - II
2d do June at Bellaire.
Also at close OF Institute at st. Clatrsville.
Examinations begin ate. am. =.
Testimonials of character are required II
ppIfcaut IL not known TO the Board.
Certificates will not be entedate on exeenoeo:
Tests in higher branches VIII be given Al
BeIIaire on the sd OF December, and al ciose
R. ALEXANDRA
A. A. CLAK. Ex. Boa q.
In. YAREELL.
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THE INDEPENDENT,
n e25i Broadway, New York.
Cleveland & Pittsburg R. R.
CONDEMNED TINE TABLE.

In effect Oct. 3lst. 1881.
RIVER DIVISION-GOING
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Condensed TELEGRAMS.

The Wisconsin legislature defeated by a
close vote the woman suffrage and prohibition
amendments TO the State constitution.
At Mt. Remens, Mich. Jonathan r Rich
was nominated for Congress, Friday, by the
republican convention of the seventh district
TO succeed Omar ID. Conger.
In the Pennsylvania lie legislature, Friday. an
act was reported affirmativcly. providing for
infection of corporeal punishment upon men
convicted of beating their wives or other
women.
y large mass meeting of sympathizers with
the Beers was held at Chicago, Ill. Thursday
night. A resolution was presented declaring
the English nation was determined to conquer
the Beers, only because they are naturally
free men.
The secret service officers. Friday, arrested
a gang of counterfeiters in New York.
A despatch from Kansas City. Mo-. Fri
day afternoon, says that John kerwood. u
printer, came home intoxicated and began
maltrcating his wife. His step son, Freddie.
aged I6, interfered. Kerwood struck him
with poker whereupon the boy to save HIM
self and his mother from tho drunken fury
of the man shot him dead. The boy has been
arrested.
Four negroes were lynched at Little Rock
Ark. for the murder of Miss Matte Isbmael
near Jonesboro Craighead county by a gang
of masked men estimated from POO to 300 II
is stated that Miss Ishmael was killed for re.
fusing to disclose the hiding place of a large
sum of money which her father had received
! In the international walking match. at 2
4. NJ. the score was Vaughan, i0j; O'Icary
500
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Mud and rain conspired to keep people at
home last evening, but the 'Davy Crockett
company played to good house. The drama
is as fresh and fragrant as It mountain flower.
1t is one of those great plays-great because
it is so simple and true to lite--which is
destined To- always occupy warm place IN the
hearts of theatre goers.. Mr.. Mayo. as "Davy
Crockett the big-heartcd, chivalrous back
woodsman was for the time the character he
assumed lie ente red so thoroughly into the
spirit Of the play; his acting was at times so
realistic and unaffected that in the second
act the audience sat entranced until the spell
was broken hv the fall of the curtain when a
tremendous burst OF applause attested the
appreciation which the listeners felt. Mr..
Mavo is all that the best critics have pro-
nounced him-trulv unexcelled as a deleniator
of certain phases of American life. Miss
Weaver deserves the praise of supporting nm
admirably. She is a fine actress, perfectly
natural. and played her part so admirably
rs to kindle enthusiasm in all parts OF the
hall. The other support was rather weak
and served as foil to display the brilliancv
of the two leading parts.
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democratic CHucus.

Twenty-three men assembled i'm a small
| room over the Boston shoe store last evening
1t was the democratic city caucus to nomi.
nate candidate for Mayor. Thomas +
Murphy was called to the chair, and Manley
Pike chosen secretary. The room was full
of tobacco smoke, and through the blue mis-,
the form of the chairman could barely be
discerned. Some one made motion to
select Harvey Chisam, Esq, to carry the
democratic gonialon into the fray next Mon
day, and the other representatives of the
''untcrrified" conceded with the motion. Mr.
Chisam will be notified of his nomination by
postal card. After the adjournment of this
meeting ward caucuses were held, and the
following candidates for aldermen were
agreed upon:
Ward one Darius Alden.
Ward two-G. w. Martin.
Ward three-John =. Ryan. the choice OF
the straight greenbackers.
Ward four-Joscph b. Newman. a green
hacker.
Ward five-Nathaniel Moves. also the
Temperance" candidate.
Ward seven-Stephen Tracy. another
''temperance" candidate.
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XVII coNeREss-ExT SESSION.
WASHINGTON. March IL.
SrN-~

/ ASHlN~TpN. March IL.
SENATE
After the reading of the journal Mr.. Ed
/ munds of Vermont took the oath OF Office tul
his third term
Mr.. Johnston offered resolution. which
was adopted. calling on the Attorney Geaeral
for copies of any reports made during til,
last session of Congress TO the department OF
Justice III relation To the conduct and opera,
tons of the United States Marshal and
deputies. the district attorney and commits
sioner in the Western District of Virginia.
! Mr.. Pendeton called up his resolution for
the formation of the Senate committees.
Mr.. Davis of Illinois expressed his inten-
ton to vote for the organization of the COM
mitteeS as proposed by the democrats, bat
declined the honor rendered him of the chair
! manship of the Judiciary committee. and
moved as a substitute Mr.. Garland of Ar
kansas.
The Vice President sustained the poin; of
order raised by Mr.. Conkling. that the res
olution for re-organizing the Senate commit
tee was now in order, which decision has
been appealed from by Mr.. Pendleton.
Secretary Window sent communication
that he had forwarded his resignation to the
Governor of Minnesota.
In discussing a point of order Mr.. Conk-
ing SAID II was proposed that on the FRIDAY
preceding Tuesday, when the Senate would
be full, to eject all of the committees of the
Senate for the present session.
He did not think the organization of the
Senate should be trip and witch affair to
be formed in one way to-day and in another
tomorrow.
Messrs. Hill of Georgia, Garland and Pen
dleton argued that the decision of the Vice
President should be overruled.
At this point Mr.. Ferry of Michigan asked
Mr.. Hill a question, and discussion. con-
fined strictly to point of order. ensued be-
tween them until Mr.. Hill made the remark
that Mr.. Ferry must have been asleep at
some period of yesterdays proceedings; then
Mr. Conkling entered into the discussion and
some sharp passages occurred between him
and Mr.. Hill. Without voting the Senate
went into executive session and soon after
adjourned until Monday.
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hev. [. r. Moor will preach at the Univer-
saiist church tomorrow morning. Confer
snce meeting in the vestry at the usual hour.
-hev. DIR. Hill of Portland, formerly Presi-
vent OF Harvard College, will occupy the
Unitarian pulpit Sunday morning and
e'enng.-Rey. Mr.. Penney will deliver the
"eAt sermon in his series of illustrated ser
"''ns at the Free Baptist church tomorrow
e.ening. Subject: 1.-The Safe Hiding
'ace' Large Scripture paintings express
prepared to illustrate this subject will be
Sseu. Seats are free, and all are invited
.fo'essor G. 7. Fletcher is expected to speak
u Tue Reform Club Hall Sunday afternoon
su9ect: Temperance Education for the
.'ung All interested in the subject are
Invited to be present-Rev. Mr.. Tilden will
se'i'er the third of series of sermons on
.'e lie OF Christ, at the First Baptist church,
.morrow morning. His theme will DC
ne Temptation of Christ as illustrating
temptations in general Rev. Charles
unger, NJ. A., of Kent's Hill, will preach al
ae methodist church tomorrow morning a.
s',oo clock and again in the evening at .
'uo)ect of the first discourse: 'Moderr
'u'ts respecting the New Testament answered
!. ancient doubters.'' Subject of the secon'
e'eourse: Modern doubts respecting tn
IN Testament answered by Jesus Christ, tn
Fophet Of God,
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vICKERY AND VICTORY.
A ROUsIEG REPUBLICAN, cAucus
henonlnates His Honor, Mayor vickery
by Acclamation.
'h""' 1eorge L. Weeks in the Chair. nm.
Perfect Harmony Prevails.

Notwithstanding the driving sleet and srou
Oh last evening, Meonian Hall was well filled
Win staiwart republicans, drawn together for
one purpose, and of one mind AZ IN ,be;,
course OF action. The Caucus as called 10
order by Howard Owen, Esq, who called n
the chair Hon. George +. Weeks
Mr.. Weeks thanked the caucus for the
courtesy extended, and briefly stated the oh.
Ject of the meeting.
Leonard 7. Jones, Esq, was made Secrc.
tary.
Charles Hewins, Esq, then arose and said
1 think 1t the universal sentiment of our cit;
zens that he who has no noblv oceuniel tho
station of Mayor Of our city during the wear
last past. who is ever foremost in acts that
ehdear him to all classes of our people, who
mas built up stupendous business in our
midst, and has contributed in so large de.
gree to Augustus prosperity, should again be
rendered proof of our confidence and es.
teem- therefore move you that the Hon.
| feleg o. Vickery be nominated BY acclama.
ton as the republican candidate for Mayor.
The motion was seconded.
On motion of Howard Owen, ESQ. the
vote was taken by rising and upon the Chair
putting the question every man present
sprang TO his feet, and storms of applause
greeted the announcement that His
Honor, Mayor Vickery was still to con-
tinue the standard bearer of Augusta repub-
| licans.
There being no further business the Caucus.
on motion Of Maj Z. NJ. Fogler, adjourned
sine de.