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The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

COLONEL BLISS started in ostensibly and
ostentatiously to made two-day-and-a-
half speech. The two days and a-half
heightened into FIVE days, and the end is
not yet. No wonder the jury tires.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

THE jury wanted to sit on Saturdays, and
until 10 o'clock at night, in order to hurry
up the close of the Star-Route case. But
Bliss and Merrick would not consent. They
believe in the five-hour law aud big per
diem
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05
Chambers lodge OF Good Tempiars.


This fourishing organization met last
night for the first time in its new quarters,
at Cropley's Hail. corner of Bridge and Com
gress streets, Georgetown. The meeting
was, If possible, more pleasant than former
ones, and gave unmistakable proofs of the
earnestness of the members in the cause and
the favor with which the order is received
by the better classes Of the residents of the
District. Tho admission of very large
number of new members and other import
ant business occupied the attention of the
lodge, after which the following officers
for the present term were installed Mr..
Chase i, Lusby, W. chief templar Miss
Fanny Loveless, w. vice templar; Mr..
John Rittue, w. recording secretary Miss
Ella Nicholson, w. financial secretary
Mrs. l.. l. Snyder, W. treasurer Mr.. s.
Sherwood, W. chaplain Mr.. James Holiness
w. marshal Miss Salle Artz, w. inside
guard Mr.. Fred Dumberth, W. outside
guard. After the business session the lodge
enjoyed several speeches and vocal and in
strumental selections. A public temper
ance meeting, under the auspices of the
lodge. will be held at Cropley's Hall at 3
o'clock p. M. tomorrow.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

SO IT seems that Mayor Harrison did not
make the speech at the Iroquois Club, at
Chicago, that the high tariff organs so de-
lighted in. The one that he really made
was directly the opposite of what was put
in his mouth by those organs of high prices
and monopoly. Try again.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

THE Richmond State is rather severe
when it says the Malone men are COM
PEELED to vote for protection in return for
the campaign money furnished them by the
monopolists of Pennsylvania. Can it be
that there was such bargain2
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

BoBTA1L- CAR THoMPsoN still compels
the public to act as his servants, and then
b. c. Thompson with "p" chuckles as he
thinks the cuss words that Vanderbilt
voiced.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

THE Republican thinks that Bradlaugh's
success constitutes high and valuable
victory for absolute personal independence
in matters of belief or disbelief"
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05
Social Science Associotiou.

There will be meeting of the District of
Columbia Social Science Association in the
parlors of the Spencerian Business College,
corner of Ninth and d Streets this evening
at o'clock. Rev. ]. Owen Dorsey will read
an original paper, "The Kinship System
and Marriage Laws of the Omaha Indians
with illustrations upon charts. The paper
will be discussed by members of the society
and invited guests.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

THE Congressional Library and the
Botanical Gardens should both be open to
the public tomorrow. There are hundreds
of people who would gladly avail them
selves of the advantages of both, who have
not the time to go to either place on week
days. 1t is to be hoped that Congress will
act upon the question next winter. THE
Critic will certainly urge IL.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05
THE CRITIC ABROAD,

Three green mounds surrounded by q
neat picket fence in the Congressional
Cemetery, tell pathetic tale, and the
straight marble shaft over the largest
mound informs the passerby that the green
turfed trio contains mother son and
daughter. Those who frequent the ceme-
terry often observe an old and pallid man,
with gray-streaked hair and fearful ewes
sitting thoughtfully within the inclosure
brooding over the past-over the daytime
of his life, which has been succeeded BY the
gray eventide with its fitful shadows beck
oning him to the brink of the dark river.
He was the husband and father of those
who sleep in these tenement houses of
clay" Now he is an old man, alone in the
world-robbed by grim death of an affec-
tionate wife aud prattling children. His
life is but blank and his only solace is to
go out to the quiet confines of the cemetery
and sit within the charmed inclosure and
think of the happy past As the Critic
passed the spot and read the inscription
upon the peaked marble shaft which marks
the hallowed spot, the thought occurred
that shaft is the index finger of memory
pointing from the green lap of mother
earth to the skies above.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05
PROPOSALS.


DRoPosAL Us FOR LAYING AsPHALTUM
Il PAVEMENT UpON STREETS AND
AyENuEs IN THE CRY OF WASH.
INGTON, ID. @.
OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER
. WAsHISGToN, ID. G.. May 1. 1888.
by direction OF the Board OF Commissioners,
sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until IL o'clock m. on MONDAY, MAY q, 1883,
ior laying I25,oo0 square yards. more or less, OF
Asphaltum pavement upon various streets and
avenues In the city Of Washington, ID. q.
Bank forms Of proposal and speclhca ions can
DC oDtnined ht this office upon application there
for, together with all necessary Information and
bids upon these forms win alone be considered.
or Parts of bids.
q. J. LYDECKER,
-. Major OF Engineers u. 8. A.,
my56t Engineer Commissioner. u. @.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

THE "informor' Is tho meanest thing
that crawls the earth
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05
j. ROCHON.

No. $40 + ST., bet sth and
9th SITS. N. W.,
First.ciass Hair Dresser,
LANGTRY style done to per-
fection. Also hair cut and
dressed In best manner and
colored In auburn shade. Im-
ported Hairs OF all kinds con-
stautly on hand. mi
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05
Commissioners.

Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Legisla-
tnre for Educational and Charitable purposes
with capital OF Il 900, ,000-to which q reserve
fund OF over s55O,00 has since been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote Its franchise
was made part OF the present State Constitu-
ton adopted December I'd. A. ID. 1879
The only Lottery eUer Voted on and Endorsed By
he people OF any State.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

OwENToG, KY.-Rev. j. N. Beck says: ~
nave used Brown's Iron Bltfers and consider
tone OF the best tonicg sold.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

OUR STOCK is ALWAYS COMPLETE IN
~ every department. Our Styles are ALWAYS
correct. Our Prices always the Lowest.
VIS7
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

THE DEMAND FOR JERSEY JACKETS
L still continues. We offer the best value in
the market In these goods, All the Leading colors
and best sizes from s2.25 up. Now In stock at
DAVIS
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

The Acme Pleasure Club gives its first pic.
mic OF the season at Jeunnemann's Gardens
on Wednesday, the 10Th instant,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-05

This evening Is the last evening OF Uncle
Toms Cabin. II has met with success nero.
jay Rails combination certainly has the best
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01

Mr.. WILL r. BUTCHER, who is in at
tendance at the Lebanon Normal school,
writes the following regarding the burn
iug of their new hall:
The large number of your readers who
are interested in the National Normal
University will be panied to learn that
the beautiful Chapel. lately erected at
an expense of $4,000, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire, Thursday, Jan. 25, 1888.
Though a terrible misfortune, the ener.
getic President, A. Holbrook, is not in
the least disconnected; with his charac-
teristic pluck be made immediate ar
rangements for every class so that no
exercise was interrupted. The whole
school assembled the next morning in
the City Opera Hall. and every provis-
ion was made for the regular continu-
ance of every exercise. This hall is the
only one in town capable of holding the
school. It will be used until the Uni
versity Hall is rebuilt. A movement is
on foot among the former and present
pupils and patrons of the University BY
general subscription to rebuild the lost
structure. If every friend of the insti
tuition will contribute dollar
the amount would be raised at
once. The fire will in no way interfere
with the increasing attendance upon the
University. There are now here ample
and good accommodations for 1900 pa
pills. and doubt not that this disaster
will but intensity the interest which the
public has always taken ia the National
Normal University. The valuable Ii !.
hrrry was entirely saved, The total loss
was about $4,000 INSURANCE $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01

JAN. 24-Senate-The Tariff bill was
discussed, the paragraphs on iron and
steel occupying most of the day.
House-The day was spent in com
mittee of the Whole on the Naval APP
preparation bill, which was completed
and reported.
JAN. Eulogies were de-
livered on the late Senator Hill, of Ga,
and the Senate adjourned as a mark of
respect.
House-The Naval Appropriation bill
was passed, and the Tariff bill taken up.
Euiogies on the late Senator Hill were
pronounced, and the House adjourned
AS mark of respect.
EJAN. 25-Senate-Bill introduced :
Raising the pension of one-armed or
one-legged soldiers now receiving S24
to $50.
Petition presented: Against reduc
tion OF duty on foreign manufactured
products below the rate fixed by the
Tariff Commission.
The consideration of the Tariff bill
consumed the remainder of the day.
House-Petitions presented: Against
the transfer of the life saving service
marine hospital and signal service.
The House spent most of the day in
committee on the Tariff bill.
JAN. 29-Senate-Mr. GaTlaRd's Gre
dentials we're presented.
| The Tariff bill was discussed at length
Housa-The Tariff bill was considered
in committee of the Whole, and num-
Der of minor amendments made.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01
SOMERTON.

There has been some sickness the past
week-Ota Waters, Matte Harris, For
est Crane, Emma Hogue, Forest Bishop
and Sol. HOgue, were on the sick list.
Mrs. Wilson who has been sick for
seme time is thought to be better.
Miss Laura Shively is improving, yet
she is not able to sit up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kohl, of Salem
are visiting here.
Mr.. Bradshaw, of ZanesviIle,is among
friends-the guest of Sol. Hogue.
H. E. Wilson is visiting his relatives
near New Athens.
Mr.. Eddie Broomhall was not able to
be in town on Saturday night.
NJ. M. Yocum will move to Missouri
in few days.
Mr.. Will Yocum, of Wheeling, was
spending few days with friends.
Mrs. Reese lectures here on Friday
night.
Mr.. Albert Dickson Carter is learning
the shoemaker trade with Homer Barnes.
Messrs. Jackson and Hodgin, with
Misses Crane, Waters, Hodgin and Har-
ris, took advantage OF. the last snow, and
spent an evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Berry. They report an enjoya-
BILE time.
Miss Matte Crane has passed her 10th
birthday. Quite a party Of young folks
assembled at her homo and gay time
was had. Matte received some beauti-
full presents. Why don't boys have
birthday parties?
Mr.. l.. Tomlinson, of Iowa, is visiting
friends and relatives here. 1t has been
some time since he was in Ohio.
The Normal school to be in Somerton,
will be conducted by Mr.. Cox, of Betha-
ny, w. Va. Mr.. d. E. Andrews, grad
uate of Bethany College, and 7. P. Har-
ris. principal of the Somerton schools.
There is no place in this whole country
that is better suited for an institution
of this kind. Temperate and healthy,
and an Intelligent community.
DART.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01
UNIONTOWN.

REV. UACKFTT. the minister who has
accepted the cali as pastor vi Crabapple
congregation, preached an excellent SER
mon Sabbath from Galatians v:I7. AL
though tfe weather was very inclem-
ent there was a good Attendance. Mr..
Hackett is already winning the favora-
BILE opinion of all his people, and cannot
fail to prove an able and efficient minis
ter. The services at that church are
made more pleasurable from the praise
worthy" music rendered by the choir,
which is composed of ladies and gentle
men noted for their knowledge of vocal
music.
Charlie HUFF lat present in the eD-
ploy of the p G. s. st. L. RR. Coz, is at
hone for few days this week. He
runs" from Dennison to Colu mbus, and
is one of the company's most trusted
employees. Charlie has gained many
days by making return trips, and is lay
ing up money for rainy day.
As THE TIME will soon arrive when
many persons will change location, we
would just say that this would be a good
place for a few mechanics of the indus
IIlOuS anu lIuS6NOfIuy hlHu, anu SuCL
men would be patronized literally. We
might mention tailor, timer, a shoe
maker, and if our harness maker does
not stay with US, one of his skill and
trade could lay up money if they had
sufficient capital to carry on the bust
ness. Property for sale or rent cheap
Who will come?
Mrs. HENDERSON, a worthy and re.
spected lady of Wheeling township, is
we are informed, totally disabled from
the effects of IA fall, and is suffering great
pain. Her friends regret to learn OF
the accident.
Mr.. ALBERT WATSON has improved
his farm and buildings, and is still at
work identifying the same. He is one
of the enterprising young men of the
community.
Mr.. T. j. HENDERSON has about CON-
pleted his new dwelling and Hon. John
Patton will also complete his in short
time. Both are fine residences. H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01
Neighborh0Od Notes.

A child was born iii Zanesyille recent
ly that only weighed Is ounces, but is as
bright and healthy as the average ten
FOUNDER.
Michael Carr, of SteubenviIle, was IA
tally injured last Wednesday, at the
Bottle Works, by caSk of soda rolling
on him.
The Quartermaster General has allow
ed claims for damages during the Nor
gan raid to citizens of Guernsey county
AS follows: John Brown Sl20, Samuel
Craig 800, David Frazier S79.20. John
Langhlin Sl05, and Jane Stewart S45.
The new Post of the G.. A. R. at Cam =
bridge is No. SO, and named Adair Post.
J. w. Barnes has purchased half
interest in the Freeport Press. The firm
is now McMath and Barnes.
The Ningo nail works are putting in
26 new nail machines with self-feeders.
Daniel Ault, of Fairview, was hooked
in the eye by steer a few days ago.
The schools in the eastern part of
Muskingum county have been closed on
account Of smallpox scare.
The detectives who were hired by the
Steabenville authorities during the
reign of the "gum-boot man" and the
burglars, were two of Pinkerton's best
men, and have sent in bill for 81 800.
They hadn't been in Steubenville ten
days until they told the mayor that
Steubenville had worse elements OF
wickedness than Leadville.-
L. Kimball, bridge foreman on the
Pan Handle. jumped from train on
Monday of last week. and received in
juries which may prove fatal.
The BenwOod Independent has sus-
pended publication.
The council of Steubenville has been
offered $4,000 for the exclusive right to
publish the report of the gum boot
detectives. As the detectives cost the
city nearly $4,000, this is chance to gel
even.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01
Farmers Institute.

A series of lectures upon topics rela-
ting to farming and farm life is being
delivered by members of the faculty and
well-known experts at the Ohio State
University, Columbus. The institute is
largely attended by farmers and their
sons, and the eminently practical value
of the lectures is universally conceded.
They are being stenographically report
ed exclusively for the Ohio State Jour-
nal. and will be published in the Thurs
day daily editions of that paper, and al
so in its weekly. This latter is one of
the best papers in the country, and the
subscription price being but one dollar,
affords fine opportunity for those who
do not attend the lectures to secure
them at trifling cost. The fist lecture
to be published is that of Prof. Town
send on Drainage, and will appear in
the Weekly State Journal of January
goth, to be regularly followed by the
balance of the course. The Ohio State
Journal Co., Columbus, Ohio, is the
proper address.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company.

In behalf of some of the policy holders in
this company, we last week addressed note
to Major ]. F. Oglevee, Auditor of State,
making inquiries about certain statements
published in the Insurance Journal and
which we published two weeks since. In re-
sponse, Major Oglevee says: ut is not true
as set forth in said extract that | ever made a
demand upon the o +. lns. company for the
sum of taxes levied upon its reinsurance fund
amounting to, in the aggregate, the sum of
81, ,903, ,94090. 1t is true that this last named
amount has been directed by me to be placed
upon the tax duplicate of Medina county for
taxation, in which, if l am finally successful,
will cause the company to pay additional
taxes amounting to somewhere near $50, 900,
which will not in the least effect the solvency
of the company, for it has good assets aggre>
eating to possibly 81 ZOO, ,000" Maj. Oglevee
informs US that the Auditor of Medina county
has been restrained from placing the amount
mentioned above on the tax duplicate, and
that the action is awaiting decision of SIM
liar action in Cincinnati, which is in the
courts, and which has been decided favorably
to Mai Oglevee's views in the superior court,
except that the court held that only the taxes
of 1882 could be collected. The whole mat
ter will soon be decided by the supreme court.
and our State Auditor feels confident that he
has taken the right view of the question, "and
that the result will be, that there will he add
ed to the taxable property of the State from
two to two and half millions of dollars of
taxable valuation, and that too from corporate
property which can always afford and should
be compelled to pay its full share of taxes
This litigation should not for moment affect
the business of the Ohio Farmers, as believe
it to be one of the soundest companies there
is in the State"
Our readers can understand from this that
the statement published by the Insurance
Journal was false and misleading. So far as
this matter is concerned, there is nothing in
it to injure in the least to credit of the Ohio
Farmers. .-Cadiz Sentinel 18-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01

THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW for
February opens with a symposium in
which six prominent theologians, rep
resenting as many religious denomina-
tions, give expression to their views
upon the question of the Revision of
Creeds.n Prof. Alexander Winchell,
in an article entitled "The Expert
ment of Universal Suffrage" institutes
profound inquiry into the essential
conditions of stable popular government,
which he finds to be, substantially, vir :
tue and intelligence. "The Political Sit
nation" is the joint title of two articles,
the one by Horatio Seymour, the other
by Geo. S. Boutwell,. An article by DR..
ID. A. Sergeant. on Physical Education
in Colleges" treats a subject of prime
Importance to the welfare of the youths
in our higher educational institutions.
Finally. there are two articles on "The
Standard Oil Company" Senator Came
ron of West Virginia defending that
corporation, and John e. Welch setting
forth the reasons for condemning it as
dangerous monodoly. Published at
Lafayette Place, New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01
Tribute of Raspect.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Architect of the Universe to remove
from our midst our late fellow member
J. Weston Brown; and
WHEREAS, The intimate and close
relations long held by the deceased with
the members of this society, render it
proper that we should place on record
our appreciation of his services amongst
us; therefore be it
Resolved, By the Linsly Literary So
ciety that while we bow with humble
submission to the will of the Omnipo-
tent, we do not the less mourn for him
who has been called from his labor to
rest.
Resolved, That in the death of j.
Weston Brown this society loses a men,
Der who was always active and Jealous
in the performance of his duties, and
devoted to its welfare and prosperity,
and beloved by all his fellow school
mates.
Resolved, That this society tender its
heartfelt sympathy to the family and
relatives of our deceased member in
this their sad aff1iction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01

The cold weather is an item of the past.
The beautiful snow is an item of the pres
ent.
Alex. j. France, of Barton, aud Mary L.
McConnsughey, of Blaine, were united in
matrimony on the 18th ut. at Martins Ferry;
after paying brief visit to his pareiits in
Pennsylvania, they returned home and have
commenced housekeeping at Barton Mr..
France has been faithful and efficient public
servant of the t. V. railroad and by his kind
words and fair dealings he has Won the love
and esteem of the entire community. AS
telegraph operator and ticket agent he is hard
to excel. May their lives be one of joy and
pleasure is the wish of the entire community.
MIR. Harry Harris, one of FarmiDgton's
young gents is learning telegraphy with Alex.
France at Barton.
Mrs. Harriet Walker, we are sorry to note,
is very sick, but at this writing, is slowly
convalescent.
Miss Hattie Balls, an employe of the Chill
dren's Home at Barnesville, came home on
short visit to her friends in this township to
recruit up little, has returned to her old po-
sition.
Mary R. Brown, of Barton. was the guest
of her sister Bell, at Fairpoint, last week
VIM. Kidd, of Kidd's coal works, is NOV
| ing things around quite lively; he has IS men
employed in the bank, and is shipping from
to 6 cars day.
John Lemon, of the village of Colerain, is
digging new well, preparatory to building,
he has his lumber hauled and expects TO build
new house this coming spring.
The society of Friends who have long held
meeting in the old church at Concord have
been looking for situation at the village of
Colerain to build new church; this will be
the next thing in order for that fast growing
village.
| Mr.. John Denham has received the ties and
rails for the switch at his new coal works at
| Barton.
| Mr.. Joseph Manspeaker occupies part OF
the new house belonging to John Denham, at
Barton.
| In speaking of Mr.. Lupton's greenhouse,
at Colerain, we should have said he was conn
pleting his second house instead of his third.
Mr.. Levi Mitchell, of Pennington, is max
ing preparations to build a new house on his
lot at Barton.
DR.. L. g. Cope, of Pennington, reports the
usual amount of sickness in this township.
The many friends of Mr.. VIM. DUNCAN, oi
Pennington, are glad to learn he has returned
home. His physicians pronounce his disease
cured.
MIR. Joseph Roberts, Jr., of this township
who was only widower of three months
has taken another partner for life, Miss Durbir
of Short Creek.
John Thompson, resident of jefferson coun,
ty, near the border of this township, wa:
buried on last Thursday; he was about 81
years old, and one of the wealthiest citizen:
of that township.
COUNTRY Cousin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-01
CONGRESS.
urnal Summary.

o. s. Journal Summary.
JAN. 23-Senate-The Tariff bill was
discussed, but no important changes in
troduced.
House-Bills introduced: For a CON-
mission on an interstate transportation
tariff by rail or otherwise; to place Rep
resentative Smalls (colored) on the re-
tired naval list, with the rank of captain.
The Naval Appropriation bill was
discussed in committee of the Whole.
Amendments were adopted for the grad
ual abolition Of the pay corps; for a
board to report to Congress on a site and
cost Of machinery for foundry to man
ufacture guns adapted to modern war
fare; and for oppropriating 100000 for
the purchase Of the patents and the
manufacture of the torpedoes invented
by Amerjcaps,