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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

the newspaper and spread out the sheet
before him. Overwhelmed by the inten-
slty of his emotions, he was too agita-
ted to read or even think coherently; so
he sat for several minutes in a dazed
state, with his eyes fixed vacantly on
column of the police intelligence. By
degrees he became conscious that his
own name stared him in the face. and
he read slowly the interesting item:
GREAT MARLBoRORoUGH STREET
ANOTHER ERIoUs DISAPPEAR
ANCE-Mr. Wright, a solicitor, asked
the Magistrates permission to make a
statement with reference to Mr.. Spencer
Claverton, who mysteriOusly disappear
ed from his home on the 10th inst, and
has not yet been heard of. The missing
gentleman left his residence at Syden-
ham suddenly on the evening of the day
named, with the ostensible object of
Joining his wife, who had been summon
ed to the deathbed of her mother in
London. He never reached his destina-
tion, and, though every inquiry had been
made, his relatives had not succeeded in
tracing him. Mr.. Claverton was de-
scribed as a stout, middle-aged gentle
man of meium hight, with gray hair, in
clined to badness, and short, black
whiskers. Mr.. Wright added that his
unfortunate client had been very strange
and excited in his manner for some
weeks previous to his disappearance,an and
there was reson to fear he had gone out
of his mind. The Magistrate expressed
his sympathy with the wife and rela--
tives of the missing gentleman, and said
that no doubt the press would notice
the pplication.-London Truth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

PEOPLE do not generally realize how
much depends on the character of the
coming crops. On the matter of good
or bad harvest largely hangs the pros
perity of the country. In the develop
ments of the next few weeks are invol-
we'd the availability and quality of food
supplies, the cost of the next years liv-
ing, our ability to carry on a profitable
export trade with other countries, and
many other things-in fact our greatest
material interests as a people. And at
best the outcome is involved in Hncer-
tainty. And at best the outcome is in
volved in uncertainty. With our facili-
ties for obtaining crop intelligence, with
all our well-managed bureaus of inform
alton, we can know nothing positively
of the cereal outlook month hence.
Prospects are now excellent, but they
have been still more favorable later in
the season, and have been ruined by
flood or drouth. 1t is sometimes the
case that everything looks gloomy at
the opening of June, and that favora-
BILE season following has surprised the
country with magnificent harvests. All
these things are hidden in the future
The close study of the probabilities in a
term of years will enable one to often
form very correct opinions of what is
to come in cereal productions. But the
fact that prospects are sometimes re-
versed in fortnight's time shows that
human judgment is not to be depended
on. Speculative operations, therefore,
which hang on the hight of the ther-
memeter, the depth of rainfall, the ap-
pearance of an insect, or the turning of
season, are but games of chance, in
which the operator stakes to win or to
lose, according as nature favors or op-
poses him.-Stockman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
What She Wanted for Dinner.

Ihave recalled several times during
the writing of this letter, and for rea-
sons, morn I once spent with Fanny
Fern" who was always good and kind
to young people. especially if they as
pired to scribbling fo1 the printer. She
was. busy, and had given orders that
there were to be no Interruptions for
any reason. Suddenly there broke upon
cur stillness-a loud knock upon the
door.
what is p" said Mrs. Parton, tri-
fle impatiently. 1t was the cook, new
one.
"Please, ma'am?" nothing has come
for dinner. What will do, ma'am?"
"Do? Why, cook the cat! but leave
me alone" and she gently shut the door
and turned the key.
did not stay to dinner. A kinder
hearted woman than Fanny Fern" nev-
er lived; but, like all women who seeks
seclusion and quiet, at times she had to
fight for it Boston Transcript.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

On the 10Th of the present month
Queen Victoria will have reigned just
As years The reigns of only three other
English sovereigns have exceeded hers
in length. They are that Of Henry I'LL,
which lasted SO years; that of Edward
I'LL, which numbered so; and that of
George III, which was the long
est of all-6O years. Victoria in age has
been surpassed by eleven soyereigns
since the Norman conquest. They are
Henry l., who lived to be 81 years;
Henry I'LL, who died at 65; Edward l.,
81; Edward III, 65; Elizabeth, SO; James
II, IS; George L, 81; George H., II;
George Ill, 50; George ~, IS, and
William ", 72.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
Republican Platform.

The Republicans of Ohio in Conven-
tion assembled adopt the following reso-
lutions:
In the untimely death of our late be-
loved President, james y. Garfield, we
| recognize great national calamity, and
we recognize that his administration,
during its brief existence, gave assu-
rance of its success. We tender to Pres
ident Chester A. Arthur our assurance
of confidence in his administration and
our approval of the moderate and patri-
otic course pursued by him amid the en-
barrassing circumstances unaVoidably
attending such national crisis.
Resolved, That we fully endorse the
administration of Governor Charles
Foster and the State administration of
the Republican party during the last
two years, under which the expenditures
of the State were reduced over one-half
a million dollars below the expenditures
of the Democratic administration of the
two preceding years, and the public debt
of the State reduced nearly a million
and quarter of dollars and the remain
der of the debt redeemable on the 3Oth
of June, 1881, refunded at a rate of in
terest below 8 4 per cent. per annum.
Resolved, That We condemn the terri
bic outrages and prosecutions inflicted
upon the jews of Russia and other sec
tions Of Europe; and, while we heartily
approve the action of the Government
in its efforts to ameliorate the condition
of these unfortunate people, we earnest
ly solicit continuance of its most en-
ergetic efforts to that END.
Resolved that we endorse and affirm
the principle of protection to American
industry, as adopted at the last National
Republican Convention.
Resolved, That the tax paying people
of the State demand that by specific
taxation the traffic in intoxicating liq-
uors shall be made to bear its share of
the public burden, and that the Consti-
tuition in so far as it may be an obstacle
in the way of the exercise by the people
through their representatives of prac-
tical control over the liquor traffic, to
the end that the evils resulting there
from may be effectually provided
against, should be amended at the earli-
est date allowed by law.
Resolved, That all laws upon the
statute books must be respected and en-
forced until repealed by legislation or
abrogated by legal authority.
Resolved, That in preserving the life
of the Nation, in giving freedom, civil
rights and suffrage to the slave in the
reconstruction Of the Union, in uphold
ing the National honor and credit unim-
paired in the rapid payment of the pub
lie debt, and in the adoption Of q series
of wise public measures, which have
given to the country unexampled pros
perity, the Republican party has record
which gives assurance of what it will do
for the country in the future. Proud of
this record, the Republicans of Ohio,
affirm it to be their purpose to continue
their warfare upon dishonesty and fraud
at the ballot box until pure ballot and
a fair count is firmly secured to every
locality and to every citizen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

THE Minneapolis Tribune believes
the day is not far distant when the mills
of that thrifty city will annually grind
seventy-five millions af bushels of wheat
into flour. The power to DO so is merely
a question of a sufficient supply of
wheat of the right quality. The Tri-
bune says that Minnesota, Dakota, and
Manitoba promise to come near furnish
ing the needed supply in three or four
years more, and what they may lack can
be brought from Oregon and Washing
ton Territory over the Northern Pacific
railroad.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
To Cook Rice Pronerly.

The following is the method recon-
mended by the French Academy for
cooking rice during the siege of Paris.
Put one-fourth of a cupful of water in a
saucepan, cover and place it over a good
fire. After an hour the water will be
evaporated, and the rice cooked tender,
but dry, and with the grains distinct,
not in paste. Sufficient salt should be
added in the first place, and care should
be taken not to disturb the rice while
cooking. By adding little butter, and
allowing the rice to dry little more
over a gentle fire, more delicate dish is
not prepared.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
What She Saw in Church.

He stayed at home and she went to
church. After dinner he asked her:
"What was the text, wife?"
80 something, somewhere in Genera
tioAs: I've forgotten the chapter and
verse. Mrs. High sat before me with
Mother Hubbard bonnet on. How could
l hear anything when could not even
see the minister? / wouldn't have
worn such looking thing to church if
I'd had to gone baTeheaded."
"How did you like the new minister"
80, he's splendid and Kate Darlin
was there in Spanish lace cape that
never cost a cent less than fifty dollars;
and they can't pay their butcher bills,
and I'd wear cotton lace or go without
any first
"Did he say anything about the new
mission fund.-"
mo; and the Jones girls were all rig
ged out in their yellow silks made over;
you would have died laughing to have
seen them. Such taste as those girls
have; and the minister gave out that
the Dorcas Society will meet at Sister
Jones' residence-that old peky place"
at seems that you didn't hear much
of the sermon"
"Well, I'm sure it's better to go to
church, if you don't hear the sermon,
than to stay at home and read the pa
pers; and o Harry the new minister
has lovely voice; it nearly put me to
sleep, And tell you that the Riches
are home from Europe, and Mrs. Rich
had real camels hair shawl on, and it
didn't look like anything on HER."
A long silence, during which Harry
of several things, and his wife
was busy contemplating the sky or view,
when she suddenly exclaimed:
There! knew I'd forget to tell you
Would you believe it, Har-
ry, the fringe on Mrs. Jones's parasol is
an inch deeper than mine. and twice as
heavy. o, dear, what a world of trouble
this is -rnatrnit Post and Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
The Next Congress.

Whether the Republicans hold or lose
their control of the next House of Rep
resentatives they will have what prom
ises to be a safe majority in the Senate
The present Senate consists of thirty
seven Republicans, thirty-seven Demo
Gratis, one Independent, and one Read
juster. The terms of eleven Republi
cans, fourteen Democrats, and the Inde-
pendent, David Davis, expires on the
4th of March, 1888. A second Readjust-
er has been already elected in Virginia,
and the Republican victory in Oregon
assures the election of a Republican in
that State. The Republicans will lose
a Senator, Kellogg, in Louisiana, and
this is about all the loss they will sus-
tain. They are likely to gain a Senator
in Illinois. and this will give them thir-
ty-eight Senators. The Democracy will
have thirty-six and the Readjusters two.
The latter are much more likely to vote
with the Republicans than with the
Democrats. This being so, the Republi-
cans will have majority of four on all
important questions.
The chaotic state of political affairs in
some of the States, both North and South.
makes it impossible to venture any cer-
tain prediction as to the character of the
next House of Representatives. Until
Congress adjourns and matters begin to
assume some definite shape, nothing
more than guess work can be INDUCED
in. The Republicans anticipate making
some considerable gains in the South,
and the Democrats are hoping to reap
some considerable advantages in the
North. A couple of House Democrats
have been going over the situation, as
they view it, and figure out a Demoarat-
ic majority of fifteen over all in the For
ty-eighth Congress. They base their
opinions upon prospective gains in
Texas, Missouri, South Carolina,
Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio. West
Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, and
Connecticut, and they indulge the idea
that they will pick up some strength in
Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire, and Maine. In much Of this there
is nothing reliable, and yet they have
sent this calculation to Democratic ex-
committees of Southern States
as we suppose, for the purpose of keep
ing up their courage. On the other hand,
the New York Times, through its Wash
ington correspondent, finures up a Re-
publican majority of % in the next
House. According to this estimate the
will gain two members in
Maine, two in New York, one from a
Democratic district, and the additional
Congressman at-large. The estimate
gives the Democrats a gain of two in
Pennsylvania, and the additional men,
Der in Ohio. The entire increase farther
West is given the Republicans, except in
the case of Wisconsin. Gains are claim
ed for the Republicans in Mississippi,
North Carolina, and Kentucky.
A gain of II votes in all is conceded to
the Democrats in South Carolina, Texas,
and Missouri. This estimate is made
after what is said to be careful review
Of the political situatisn in all the States, |
and is about as valuable as any such |
matter can be when speculation, and not |
positive facts, is made the foundation.-i
Cleveland Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

THE New York Court of Appeals, in a
case decided Tuesday of last week, de-
clares that man holding "linited"
railway ticket can start at any interme-
diate point between the cities named on
the coupon; but that then his journey
must be continuous. And if the ticket
is accepted by conductor on the last
day on which the company declares tnat
it is good" the traveller can 60 through
the contract thus made, even if he does
not reach the end of his trip until after
the Limited" time has expired.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

"MY frens,' said the officiating clergy
man at the marriage of two colored per-
some near Cincinnati, a few Sundays
ago, "My frens, it am serious ting to
get married, specially when bofe parties
is orphans an haint got no parents to
fall back On, as am de present case"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

A LAND company of English. Scotch
and Canadian capitalists, headed by the
Duke of Manchester. has about conclu-
ded the purchase of ten million acres of
land in the far northwest from the Ca
madam Pacific railway. immigration is
pouring into Manitoba and Ontario at
a great rate, and for the first time the
Canadians seem to be getting their
share of immigrants.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

THE new Army Retirement Law takes
effect December 1, 1882. Twenty-three
officers will then be retired under the
sixty-feur year provision, including
Surgeon-General Barnes and Major Cen
eral Mcdowell. Among those spared
for year or two are General Sherman,
Quartermaster General ingalls,, and
General George w. Getty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
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.
@. w.. CARROLL, Fl. P.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. 81, R. s. s. M.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
81. r. BUMGARNER, T. l. NJ.
F. D. BAILEY, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, Z. T.
Ii Stated conclaves, first Tuesday of each
month. c. W. CARROLL, E. G.
L. L. SEDwIoR, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

The country is threatened with an
other infiiction closely resembling the
Fifteen Puzzle" 1t is said to have
originated in Louisville, KY, and con-
sists in drawing aisquare within circle
and an X within the square without
once removing the pencil or retracing a
line" This defies discovery, and yet it
is asserted the thing can be accomplish
od
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

THE Wisconsin State Prohibitory AS
sociation has been incorporated with
capital stock of 100000. The object of
the association is to secure the passage
of prohibitory amendment to the Con-
stitution and to compel Its enforcement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
Belmont County OFFICIAL Directory.

Common Pleas Judge-St Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran.
Clerk of Courts-Alex. G. Darrah.
Sheriff-Samuel Hilles.
Auditor-William N. Coff1and.
Treasurer-Hamilton Eaton.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred II. Mitchell.
Recorder-W. s. Hobbs.
Commissioners-0wen Mehan, Morris Cope,
Nathaniel Taylor.
Surveyor-James Crosgrove.
Coroner-E. B. Kennedy.
lnfrmary Directors-Joseph Bailey, Levi
Jones, James B. Ritchey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
IT having been stated that the out

IT having been stated that the out
look for the Republicans in Maine is
doubtful, the Boston Journal says that
the statement is not authorized by the
facts. 1t adds: "Unless the state con-
venlion makes an inexcusable blunder
in its nominations, Republican plu-
rality of some thousands may be safely
counted on. The Republican organiza-
tion was never so nearly perfect as
now"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

Fire destroyed the Sherman Lumber
Company's mill at Eau Claire, Wis, on
Wednesday morning of last week. Loss,
$4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

Frederick Moss, eighty years old, Of
New York, obtained verdict for S20.-
900 against street railroad company.
He was run over by the company's cars
a short time ago and lost leg thereby.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22

Specials state that over thirty million
feet of standing pine have been destroy
ed by forest flames in Wisconsin, and
the fires are still raging.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
BelmlOntChroniCle
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year IN Advance.

If not paid within the year 25 per cent viii
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OFFIoE South side Main street, nearly op-
posite Public School building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
Church Directory.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R
i Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, IL; evening
service, z. Sabbath School, 500 am. Youne
mems prayer meeting: Tuesday pm; gen.
eral prayer meeting; Wednesday 2 pm.
Strangers welcome to all services
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
VuRev. s. F. Minor, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; Pm. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday Z
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday z I'm.
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
u Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am. Public worship: II 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, 1882-06-22

Practice In the Supreme Court and Court OF
Claims, and appear before all The Departments.
ness entrusted to them. Correspondence go
icited. 529 7th ST., op. P. o. Department.
WASHINGTON Do ssp2otI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-22
TEACHERS ExAMIkATIo n.

1892.
Belmont County, ohio.
Sd Saturday of Sept at GAINESVILLE;
lst do Oct ct Bellaire;
4th do Oct st Morristovn;
Sd do Nov at 81 Clairsville;
4th do Dec at Bellaire;
I'd do Jan at GAINESVILLE;
Sd do Feb at Bridgeport;
I'd do March at st ClRi-svtlle;
LIST do April at Glencoe;
ath do April at ST Clairsville;
Sd do May at Belmont;
ID do June at Bellaire.
Also at close OF Institute at st. ClairEvllie.
Examinations begin at g. am.
Testimonials of character are required II
pplicant is not known to the Board.
Certificates will moth antedate or extended.
Tests in higher branches will be given at
euaire on the 23d OF December, and at close
Institute.
r. ALExANDER,l
A. A. CLAK. SEx. Board.
J. M. YARNKLL-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1882-03-07
-tH Episode.

/ One Of the most reckless and deSper-
ate Of cOwboys was Carly Bill, and he it
was who killed the Chief of Police at
| Tombstone about two years ago. He
was tried by a packed jury and ac-
quilted. Shortly after his release he
went with a companion to Charleston,
Il short distance from Tombstone. 1t
was night when they arrived, and they
soon found that flndango was in pro
@rass at one Of the Mexican houses.
| There was only one door to the room,
and determining upon little fun, they
entered and locked the door. Curly Bill
stood with his back against it, while
his companion went to the other end
There was large number of men and
women dancing at the time, and at Il
given signal both cowboys drew two
pi tolls each and commanded attention.
knowing tie desperate character of the
men, the occupants Of the room at once
stood still and tremblingly awaited the
outcome Of the manifesto alton. "Strip,
every one of you," shouted Bill, .and
he quick about it, Some hesitated
but in few more words and an eX-
hihition Of the weapon in a peculiar
light, caused the most truculent to sue
cumb. In five minutes every dancer,
male and female, was in state of
nudity. "Now," said Bill to the must
clans, '.strike up a tune" The musicians
complied, and the men and women
commanded to dance. The strange
scene was continued half an hour.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1882-03-07
More shows,

j. w. l1averly announces that the
following shows, under his manage
ment will appear here in the Immediate
future Aldrica and Parsloe in "My
Partner :" J. X Emmett in "Fritz in
Ireland - "The Strategists," and the
Mastodon Minstrels. Ifupon Emmetts
appearance here he should treat his
audience with the same want of re
spect and consideration that he has
some in Londcn and large American
cities, he will create quite a boom in
the decayed vegetable and egg trade
in this city.