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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

THE winter which has just passed was
remarkably mild in England. 1t was
curiously in contrast with the severity
of last year, when the snow and frost
lasted until far into the spring. This
year there has been no snow, and not
enough frost to freeze even the surfa ce
of pond. Since the end of February
the trees and shrubs in London have
been putting forth buds and blossoms.
The window sills are full of yellow and
mauve, purple and white crocuses, and
the japonicas and almond trees have
shot out their blossoms on almost leaf
less boughs. The markets and shops are
full of lovely flowers, and everywhere
women with baskets piled up with all
the glory of the wild flowers of early
spring are to be seen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

BARNUM, the veteran Snowman, deliv-
cred temperance lecture in New York
the other night in the course ef which he
made the assertion that he mad drank
more liquor than any man in the house.
He first began drinking in England in
1912 and continued the habit steadily
fer twenty years. One night he went 20
hear Rev. Mr.. Chaplin talk on temper
ance and was so impressed that he went
home determined to drink no more. He
thought of it all night, and early the next
morning signed the pledge. Said he:
"For twenty years L have kept the faith,
and while L will be seyenty-two years of
age in July, in all probability | would
have been in my grave years ago but for
that pledge"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

ACCORDING to the New York Sun
there is perceptible slackening in the
demand for railroad materials. The
steel rail mills have plenty of orders
and the locomotive works have not yet
begun diScharging men, but locomotives
which a year ago were worth $4,000 are
now to be had for $4,000. Large aud
small orders for locomotives are said to
have been cancelled, and while two
years ago the works were overcrowded
and would not contract to fill new orders
inside of six or nine menths, to-day the
case is different. 1t may be that the
very heavy purchases of railroad equip
ment in the past two years have sup
piled the market, or it may be that the
report is only set on foot to avert
threatened strike for higher wages AS
all the works are still running it is evi
dent that trade stagnation has not yet
actually set in.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13
sslmons Co UNITY omciaI Directory.

Common Pleas Judge-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran.
Clerk of Courts-Alex. G. Darrah.
Sheriff-Samuel Hilles.
Auditor-William n. Coffiand.
Treasurer-Hamilton Eaton.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred 81. Mitchell.
Recorder-W. s. Hobbs.
COmmissioners-9wenM Mehan, Morris Cope,
|. j. Potts
Snrveyor-Marshall Thompson.
COroner-Thomas Garrett.
Infirmary Directors-Joseph Bailey, WIN.
Parkinson, James B. Ritchey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

Forty THOUSAND acres of land in
Arkansas have been secured for an Ital-
ian colony. The immigrants are to come
from Tyrol principally, and will be ag-
riculturists. About thousand Italians
have already settled in that region.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

THE New Orleans Times Democrat
says there will be some compensation
for the destructive floods in Louisiana
in that the crop of moss which grows in
impenetrable swamps, may now be har-
vested. 1t believes this crop will
amount to more than the rice which
would be grown on the arabic lands un-
der water. The sale of moss collected
in Louisiana after the flood of 1874
amounted to 10000 bales worth $1SO,OOO
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

HOWEVER it may be in an average of
years, certain it is that farming is just
now the most favored of all pursuits.
In the first place, there is market for
every bit of gooG-conditioned produce
that can be brought forward. Second,
the advance in values is much greater
in the products of the farm than in any
kind of household goods for which they
can be exchanged. Third, the demand,
in consequence of comparatively flush
times in other business, is of such ma
ture that there is no danger of unproft-
able surplus of anythin remaining over
on the farmers hands if he wishes to
sell. Again, he never had such an OPP
portunity as the present to clean out his
old farm stock at good prices and start
out again with improved strains and
blood. Breeding stock is proportionally
lower than fat stock, condition of
things of which enterprising farmers
should not be slow to take advantage
In fact, everything considered, such op-
portunities as the present offers are of
that kind which do not strike the farm
more than once or twice in lifetime of
the farmer.-Stockman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

Miss ELEANOR EWING, daughter of
the Rev. Hugh Ewing, of Lancaster, O.,
and niece of Gen. Thomas Ewing and
the wife of General Sherman, took the
white vail Thursday of last week in the
convent of the order of Sisters of Mercy,
at Pittsburgh. She was one of the bellies
of the Washington season of 1SSO-S1 and
will hereafter be known as Sister Mary
Veronica.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13
THE Chicago Times, Dem, has this Il
saw of the Pond hill.

THE Chicago Times, DEM, has this to
say of the Pond bill:
There is no good reason why saloon
keepers should not be taxed, and it is
not unreasonable that their license fee
should be as high as $500. the maximum
rate decided by the Ohio Legislature.
But in Ohio, under the absurd notion
that it would be leaguing with crime to
license saloons, no tax has been levied
upon them for thirty years. The pass
age of the Pond bill by the Ohio Legis-
lature is in the nature of surprise. The
liquor traffice has been educated to the
belief that it was unlawful to tax it,
and now that a round tax is imposed by
a Republican Legislature the political
effect will be considerable
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

COMPLETE returns of the Springfield,
Illinois, election show that the Republi-
cans elect the Mayor and six of the nine
Aldermen. The Democrats elect the
rest of the city ticket.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

FIRST Assistant Postmaster General
Hatton writes the Postmaster, at Gin
cinlati, that postal clerks and other en-
ployes may accept municipal offices, un-
less such office -interferes with the Off
cial discharge Of their duties in the post
efIice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

THE House Committee on Elections
adopted the majority report in the s.
Carolina contested case, which recon-
mends that Mackey be seated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

SOME of the starving Arapahoes have
already eaten their ponies, and there are
indications that they will next begin on
the agents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

ST. XAvIER's CHURCH, Cincinnati, was
totally destroyed by fire Friday morn
ing. The fire originated near the altar,
and at the beginning was fed by the
decorations of Holy Week. The loss
will not be less than 100000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13
Church Directory.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev r.
Il Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, IL; evening
service, z. Sabbath School, 9:00 am. Young
mems prayer meeting: Tuesday pm; gen.
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday 2 pm.
Strangers welcome TO all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
N1Rev. s. F. Minor, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; 7p.m. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday
pm; general prayer meeting:T Thursday pm
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
u Rev. Thomas Bslph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am. Public worship: IL am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday pm.
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.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13

PRESIDENT ARTHUR vetoes the Chi
nese Immigration bill on the ground
that the suspension of the coming of
Chinese laborerS to this country for
twenty years would be breach of our
national faith as pledged to China in
the treaty of 1880. He reviews the ne
gotiations at the forming of the treaty,
to show that neither of the contracting
parties contemplated the passage of an
act containing prohibition of immigra-
ticn for twenty years, or thought that
such period would be reasonable sus-
pension or limitation. He adds that he
is deeply convinced of the necessity for
some legislation on this subject, and
points out features of this act which, he
thinks, could be modified to advantage
He says the system of personal registra-
tion and passports is undemocratic and
hostile to the spirit of our institutions.
The Chinese Minister has reminded him
that the bill makes no provision for the
transit across the United States of Chi
nese subjects now residing in foreign
countries. Good faith, and good policy
too, he thinks. require us to suspend the
immigration of Chinese laborers for a
less period. Finally, the President points
out that the trade of China has been
very valuable to US, and especially to
California, and that the policy of this
bill must repei it. 1t may be, he says,
that the great and paramount interest
of protecting our labor from Asiatic
competition justlfies us in permanent
adoption of this policy; but it is wiser
in the first place to make shorter ex-
pertinent, with view hereafter of main
tanning permanently only such features
as time and experience may commend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-04-13
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Practice in the Supreme Court and Court OF
Claims and appear before all the Departments.
Promptness and satisfaction given In all busi-
aess entrusted TO them. Correspondence So
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TEACHERS ExAMIkATIo N

l88l-82.
Belmont County, Ohio.
Sd Saturday of Sept at Barnesville;
lst do Oct at Bellaire;
4th do Oct at MorristoWn;
Sd do Nov at st Clairsville;
4th do Dec at Beilaire;
I'd do Jan at Barnesville;
Sd do Feb at Bridgeport;
I'd do March at st Clatrsville;
LIST do April at Glencoe;
4th do April at ST Clairsville;
Sd do May at Belmont;
I'd do June at Bellaire.
Also at close OF Institute at ST. Clairsville.
Examinations begin at 8. am.
Testimonials of character are required II
pplicant is not known to the Board.
Certificates will not be ahtedate or extended.
Tests in higher branches will be given at
eliaire on the 23d OF December, and at close
Institute.
r. ALEXANDRA
A. A. CLAK. Ex. Board.
]. NJ. YAREKLL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
SENTENCE OF DEATH.
John shaw to be Hanged January 18th
next, for the Murder Of His Sister.

motion for new trial In the case OF Jno Shaw,
colored, who was convicted on the 18th or March
OF the murder OF his sister, Susan Ann Carter, on
the asylum road, on the 10th OF Last January, was
argued In the Criminal Court this afternoon by
Messrs. LipScomb and Clagett The court over
ruled the motion. The prisoner, who is
about eighteen years OF age, wept Bit
terly while the court and counsel were
settling, on day on which TO Set the day OF exc
cution, and he had TO be held up between two
court ba1liffs while he was sentenced The court
asked him IL he had anything TO say why Judg-
ment should not be passed on him. He could not
speak for his sobbing for several moments, ana
then said, 81 have got nothing TO say"
THE DEATH SENTENCE.
Judge Wylie replied that the court had very little
to say to him. The court had never heard OF g
more atrocious murder. The victim was the
prisoners own sister; the object, robbery, fer the
sum OF $3.50, while his sister was on the way, as
she supposed, TO see her dying mother.
The court said there was no mercy for him In
this world, and all he could do now was 70 make
his peace with his Heavenly Father. The court
sentenced him to be hung on Friday, January 10,
1883, at the county Jail, between the hours OF l2
was being pronounced he wept bitterly, and his
sobs could be heard all over the court room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
Telegraphic Rriefs.

1t is reported at Vienna that the prince OF Bull.
garia Is likely to abdicate.
The Springfield (Mass) Union newspaper estab-
lshment has been sold 10y the springfield printing
company TO Joseph L. Shipley.
Efforts TO procure a deposition from Lille Cross
who is dying in Philadelphia from pistol-shot
wound inflicted by her lover, have proved unavail
1ng as the girl refuses 10 express the belief that
she will die.
The business failures reported for the past seven
days number l0l.
A dispatch from Grand Rapids, Mich, says re-
ports from various points in the fruit belt declare
that the recent heavy frostS have destroyed two
thirds OF the peach crop and other fruits.
Forty thousand dollars. the full amount needed,
has been contributed TO endow a professorship In
Syracuse University In memory or the late VIM.
Penn Abbott
The Chicago Inter Ocean says that its recent an
nouncement OF the invention OF a reyolutionize
force for railroads was the scheme OF general
passenger agent OF this city, which the scrutiny Of
scientific men proves TO be impracticable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05

The wives OF several OF the Senators received
calls yesterday as usual on Thursdays
The party given last evening at their home on
Capitol Hill by Representative and Mrs Barbour
was a handsome and enjoyable entertainment II
was attended by many members OF the two houses
OF Congress, accompanied by their wives and
daughters, several Justices OF the Supreme Court,
and many old residents.
senator Hoar entertained the following gentle
men at handsome dinner party at Wormleys
last evening: Senators Dawes, Hawley, Plat,
Miller and Hale, Col Haskell, Representatives
Robinson, of Massachusetts,, Rice, Crapo, Ranney
and Stone.
honor OF Senator Fairs wife.
Mr. Foster, the last US. minister to Russia, gave
A dinner party this week, In honor OF his sue.
cesSor. Mr.. Hunt and his wife.
MT. StorTs Willis, who is Occupying the residence
OF his daughter, Mrs. Brodhead, has issued cards
for Saturday from TO 6 pm. His daughter, Ma
Emory, will officiate as hostess
Senator Hawley's wife has MIS- Lyman, Of
Meriden, Conn.,, now with her.-Hrs. A Il
Sponord is steadily recovering from her severe
fliness-The wife and family OF Representative
Mills of Texas, returned on TUESDAY from Atant1c
CITY much benefited by their soJourn there.--Jus-
tice arlan will go 70 Atlantic City after the
supreme Court adJourns, TO spend some time with
his wife, who is staying at the Coionnade Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
District Government Affairs.

DkDtKACt 0IOVcEmmCnB A1fa1Tye
The papers in the case of the contract for con-
struction of the fourth section of the Boundary
street intercepttng sewer, between the Commits
sioners and Mr.. B. J. Coyle, the lowest bidder.
have been prepared, and the work WIN be COM
The Commissioners received petition this morn.
Ing, headed by Clark & Given, and numerously
signed asking the improvement OF 10th street, be-
ton OF asphalt for the cobble stone pavement
Referred to the Engineer Commissioner.
The health of1cer has called the attention of the
Commissoners to the nsanitary condition Of Goat
Mr.. J. Sweeney and others have sent q petition
TO the commissioners asking that the money ap-
proprfated by Congress for the completion OF the
nlling OF the old canal be expended at once, and
not left until next winter, as proposed.
A petition has been received from MI. A. Fowler
and nineteen others, all residents OF the neghbor-
Se nood Q, the n ola canal asking that the portion Of
completed, and that L street, from 4th street to
New Jersey avenue, be graded and grayelled, and
the side walks relaid.
w. w. Hough, repair brick, 1924 Pennsylvania ave.
nue. northwest; $50 John Sherman & Co. erect a
threestory ofce building, =, between 9th and 10th
streets northwest; s. COO
A PETITION FROM ANAcosTrA.
Several property-OwneFS living at Anacostia
have petitoned the District Commissioners, repre-
senting that in front OF their premises there IS
sidewalk, the title Of which, is vested In the Dis
street. OF which Nichols avenne Is 8 Continuation,
has also sidewalks; that between these two prop
critics on the southeast side OF the avenue, for q
gutter line BY James Arnold, who % claims owner s.
ship thereto, thus making break In the width Of
the street, making it unsigh0y and incOnvenieHts
They request that the authotities have the street
Ma rIoNAL bank notes received to-day tof Is
demp tton, s3z2 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
Railroad yucn i'm Chicago,

CHICAGO, May 5.-John W. Garrett president OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, Andrew Ander-
yice-pres1dent, arrived here yesterday Mr. An
derSon speaking for Mr.. Garrett, says the object
or the trip is mainly inspection with Incidental
views TO other ends II may be assumed that tho
visit has reference 10 enlarged terminal facilities
here: The party will remain about a week. Vice
president Cable, OF the Rock Island road, reached
here from New York last night. He confirms the
statement heretofore telegraphed that the pur-
chase or the Minneapolis and St Louis was noe
made by his company, but by the Chicago,
Omaha and St Paul road. The stock bought
amounts TO Si.000.000. and is held by about ten
men, An expenditure OF 100000 will be at once
made on the track Improvement OF the Mime.
apOlfS and ST. IOuis railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05

PUBLIC LAND CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT COUNTER
PEIrED.-The certificates OF deposit issued under
the act OF May So 1862 which deposited by set
tiers to secure a survey OF land and then used In
the pre-emption OF government lands, have been
recently counterfeited. One was received at the
land ONCE, which was alleged to have been
issued at the assistant 0easurerss ONCE,
frm In Dakota. These bankers state that they arc
offered for sale BY Burt and Miller, St Louis. The
counterfeit g not even m imitation OF the genuine
certificate but deccvos those unfamiliar with the
genuine. It Is supposed that q large number have
been issued In Dakota, and the loss VIII fan upon
as 5 tFaudulent issue would at Once u desectcd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
Marriage and Divorce LAWS.

ALBANY, \. Y, May 5-In the senate this morn-
Ing the preamble and resolutions adopted 10y the
Queens County Bar Association, with reference
TO the marriage and divorce laws OF the state,
were introduced and referred TO the judiciary
committee. The resolutions and the action pro-
posed under them contemplate a convention OF
delegates from the several states ''to devise ana
prepare an equitable, consistent and uniform
marriage and divorce law for all the statesn TO be
submitted 20 the state leglslatureS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
APrObabIe Murder.

PLAINFTEl.D, \. J., May 5th.-The body OF an un-
known man was found in the woods near this
place this morning, With the head half severed
from the body, and was identified as one OF two
tin peddlers seen in the neighborhood last night.
German tramp who gives his name as August
Schlachley, has been arrested for the murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
COmihissiOner Twining Dangerously


Major Twining is reported as being in a critical
condition to-day. His physicians, Drs. Norris and
Hawk, state that he has incipient pneumonia In
both lungs, and that his condition is dangerous,
though not hopeless Commissioners Dent and
visited Ills lodgings this morning. At one O'Clock
Major Twining was no better, and the physicians
say the critical time is between noon and night
fall No one but his physicians are allowed to see
him. His father and brother In st. Louis were
telegraphed this morning, informing them of his
on the road to recovery or not living by the time
they can arrive.
GUITEAu held his usual reception Yesterday
afternoon, between one and four O'Clock, and re-
ceived about 125 persons Qis usual number, among
register is recently the custom OF visitors at the
jail. There being no street cars within about
IL by Is 80 ao
from the Jail in q large two-hOrse omnibus. At
least OF the visitors are ladies, and
ers are from other cities Gov. Rusk, OF Wiscon-
draw him out, said. "Is Bin Jones in JAIL Z" "Do
Guiteau; he is out on bail" To further test him
slider that fair, that he should have his liberty
"Oh, yes" said Guiteau; 81 see you are no law.
yer, as am. His case Is q bailable one"
THE LOBBYISTS, CORRESPONDENTS AND D1sTIL-
LERs.-J. NJ. Atherton, the distiller OF Louisville,
ment relative to the couptibilty OF lobbyists and
newspaper correspondents In this city, publishes
statement In the Louisville Courier Journal In
which he says: II stated TO the reporter that
had heard since l left Washington In February
that threats to defeat the bill were made In the
lobby but in no when lobby aid was offered
was there to my knowledge any suggestions OF
any improper or inegttimate means to be en-
ployed, nor was the name OF any Senator or mem-
Der OF Congress mentioned to me by any lobbyist,
or any claim made that the lobby or any member
Of u could control or influence any member Of the
House. Senate, or any OfliciaL was not ap-
preached then and have not been approached
since By any correspondent Of the press for any Inn
proper puEpoees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 5.-The mail train,
which left this city at 40 O'Clock last evening for
Tallahassee, colided with a log train, coming 10
the city, near the White House station, IL miles
west OF here. The engines were badly smashed,
and Henry Hewlett, the engineer or the log train,
was killed instantly. Henry Simmons, a colored
fireman, was badly Injured and Will probably die.
Mr.. Stebbins, the engineer the passenger train.
jumped and escaped with a sprained ankle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-05
kilograms to The Satr.
CAPT. fUPPR DEFEATS TIE MDlM
THE MALLEY MURDER TRIAL.
the NEW PHASE OF TINE IRISH QUESTION
Forty Inaians Killed.
HApY FTTpprn nvFv

LoRpsBURG, n. NJ, May h-Reports from Mexico
are TO the effect that Can't Tupper and his troors
mad second encounter with Indians on the lse
inst, about IS miles south OF Coyerdale, killing
stock. Capt Upper lost ono killed and one
wounded. The town OF Galleyville falsely re-
ported last week as having been burned by
lnolans IS rapidly being deserted. Merchants and
otners are moving all their stock and effects to
san simon for safety, though IL is believed here
1iat All lmme1lafe danger is over. Col Brady,
who left here May lst reached Richmond with his
command yesterday morning; have secuted along
the ella valley and over the entire route between
mere ana RICHMOND. He reports all quiet and no
signs OF fresh Indian tracks
MORE ABOUT THE MEXICAN VICTORY
DENVER, Coz. May 5-A dispatch 60 the Tribune
from Santa Fe, N. NJ. about the fight In Mexico
between General Garcia (Nexicanl and Loco ana
MS oand says:-Capt Antonio Arrado and Lieut.
Ignacio Franco, Mexican officers, were killed
twenty soldiers were also killed. Loco, with
twenty-five warriors, are said 70 have escaped un-