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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

IT will be remembered that Y. L. Dukes
prominent lawyer of UniOntown, Pa
and member of the Pennsylvania legiS-
lature, who had been charged with the
ruin of the daughter of Capt. A c. Mutt,
sometime during the latter part of last
December, got into an alteration with
the girls father in his room in hotel at
Uniontown. when he shot and killed Mutt
On the trial, which came off in March
Dukes brought additional shame on the
Mutt family by bringing the foulest
charges against the young lady in ques-
tion. He was acquitted by the jury, on
the grounds of self-defense, amid the in
tensest Indignation by the populace who
burned the jury in effigy. And now
comes the second tragedy. On last We'd
nesday evening, as Dukes was going to
the post-office, James Mutt, young man
about twenty years of age, the eldest son
of Capt. Mutt, deceased, was standing in
door adjoining the post-office, apparently
waiting for him. Just as Dukes turned
the corner toward the post-office door
young Mutt stepped out, pulled a revolver
and fired two shots in rapid succession.
Dukes looked round and then started to
run toward the post-office, whereupon
Nut fired again, and started in rapid pur-
suit. Just as Dukes got into the post
Office, Mutt fired two more shots, and
Dukes fell heavily to the floor. Dukes
tried to say something, but could only
gasp, and in moment was dead. Mutt
was Immediately arrested and lodged in
jail Three of the shots took effect in the
back directly in the rear of the heart, the
fourth striking him on the ankle, and one
missing him. On Dukes person was
found the identical revolver with which
he had killed Capt. Mutt, and dirk-knife
suspended from button where he could
grasp it in an instant. The tragedy
caused intense excitement all other the
country, and was the topic of converSa-
ton everywhere for the entire week.
The people of Uniontown congratulated
young Mutt, and cOngratulatOry kilograms
from all over the country were received.
Hon. c. E. Boyle, leading criminal lawyer
of that section, and who was Dukes
senior counsel, stated that the death of
Dukes was an accession to the demands
of public sentiment. Says he: "You will
remember that, in Capt. Nuts letter to
Dukes, he said, My accidental taking off
will only postpone the inevitable 1t is
thought that he meant that, should he be
killed, his son would take up the quarrel.
Public sentiment has much to do with
DukaS' daath ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
TNIONTOWN.

THE ordination of Rev. Geo. S. Hack
EFT was an interesting and solemn oeca-
sion, but as notice has already been made
in your columns, we will not enter into
detail. The church was nicely decora
ted with flowers. and in the panels at
the back of the pulpit, was an anchor
and two wreathS. The choir, as usual,
rendered excellent music, and sang a
song OF welcome to their pastor after
the ordination. Some ten ministers of
St. Clairsville Presbvtery were in at
tendance, and We only wish that spaes
would admit of our reporting in full the
many excellent remarks made during
the meeting. 1t is needless to say that
Kew. Hackett received d hearty welcome
as pastor of Crabapple congregation.
! PROF. w. W. MCCLELLAND and wife,
OF Wheeling. paid our town brief Wis
1t last week. Mr.. McClelland is intro
duclng new line of pianos. and repre-
sentlng the reliable firm of Wilson &
Banner, of that city, Mrs. McClelland
Is good peformer OH the piano. and her
friends enjoyed listening to some very
hne music. She is genial, pleasant la
dy, and won the esteem and good will
of all her new made friends.
! REV. j. Il. LYLE, of Wheeling, and
Rev. w. 5. Waddell, were correspond
ing members at the recent ordination of
Rev. G. S. Hackett.
Miss ANN WALKER, whose serious
illness was announced in last issue, died
on Tuesday of last week. and the funer-
al took place on Thursday at 10 o'clock.
Revs. Campbell and Hackett conducted
| 0f
| Flushing, had charge of the funeral ar
rangements. Miss Walker had lived a
pure, true Christian life, ard had the re
aspect of all who knew her.
Mr. Jos. LEE recently purchased a
fine piano from Prof. McClellaud, sales
man for Wilson & Baumer. 1t Is an in
strument of superior finish and charac-
terlzed by sweet, pure tone. Mr.. Lee
cannot fail to be satisfied with his pur-
chase.
MESSRS. JAMES AND JOHN IRWIN, of
Iowa, came in to attend the funeral of
their sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Campbell. Many
years ago they were residents of this
place, and came over on Friday to shake
hands with their old friends. 1t is
needless to say. that they received a
hearty welcome, for their genial kindly
nature makes hosts of friends in any To-
cality. We are glad to know that they
are enjoying physical and financial
prosperity.
CAPT. A. W. LEE owns Chester
White brood SOW, which reports fifty
pigs in three litters, as follows: First
two litters, II each, third IL.
Mr.. GEO. G. MCKEE, recent gradu-
ate of the Cincinnati law school, was in
town on Friday. Mr.. Mckee is young
man of more than ordinary ability, and
cannot fail to succeed in his profession.
Mrs. JENEIE BLAIR, of st. ClairSville,
has been paying visit to her relatives
in this county.
REV. ROBT. TANNEHILL, of Antrim,
was in attendance at the recent meeting
of Presbytery at Crabapple.
Mrs. MOORE, an aged and estimable
lady is quite ill. II.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
Judge Foraker and the Civil Rights
Law,

To the Editor of the Cincinnati Gazette:
In the News Journal and ENQUIRER
there recently appeared reports of pur-
ported interviews with coIored mar
in the Government service, in which
it WAS stated that the colered
men would oppose Judge Foraker, be-
cause, as it was alleged, he had op osed
the Civil Rights Law. l am informed
that some persons have stated that
l was the colored man who should
have made these alleged statements.
want to say most emphatically that
am not the man, and more than that, |
don't believe any colored Republican
ever said any such thing. If he did
know they are unture and grossly un-
just to Judge Foraker. - For l know of
my own personal knowledge that he has
always been an earnest friend and sup
porter of my race in its struggle for its
rights.
1 remember well to have heard him
make speech to a mass meeting at
Lower Market in this city in 1874, when
The Civil Rights Bill was pending, in
which he took strong ground in favor of
It, saying it was right, and that the Re
lublican party could rot afford to hest
tate about making it law.
As to the Crawford House civil rights
case, | want to say that was present at
the trial, and that | know that Judge
Foraker did not use any language that
any colOred man could take any excep-
tion to. He simply did his duty as
lawyer. COlOred people have intelli-
gence enough to know that for LAWYER
to defend client when charged with a
violation of the Civil Rights Law does
not mean that he is opposed to the law.
Even Gen. Butler, the father of the Civ
il Rights Law, would not hesitate to &C.
cept employment as lawyer to defend
client charged with its violation, and
nobody would think of criticIsing him
with it.
In conclusion, / am earnestly in favor
of Judge Foraker, and have yet to find
the first colored Republican who is not.
ROBERT HARLAN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
NetghbOrhOOd Notes.

The annual Alumni meeting of the
College, takes place Thursday evening
Of this week.
Some of the members of Rev. Schrom's
church at CadiZ raised fund, and re-
moved his household goods from Zanes
vile to that place, aud also purchased
him nice set of parlor furniture.
The four Sabbath schools of New
Athens have made arrangements to hold
a grand union picnic on July 4th.
Muskingum county citizens to the
number of 500 are kicking over the
publication of a history of the county
for which they subscribed S12 each
They say it is no history at all, and re-
fuse to take it. The matter is in the
courts.
Caldwell is to have q base ball tOurna
ment on the 5th of July. Also arrange.
ments are making for band tourna.
ment.
The tax levy of Guernsey couny has
been reduced S4.2O on $1,000.
be formally opened July 4th.
The force on the Cumberland tunnel
on the B.. Il. & c. road, has been in,
creased to 100, and work will hereafter
be carried on night and day until the
tunnel is completed.
George Collins expects TO get about
100000 feet of lumber out of his logging
camp, north of Caldwell during this
summer.
Noble county has many freaks of nd
ture. Now comes forward Lafayette
LaGIange with hens egg, that has d
picture of an angel eli one side and
hades on the other A we'll formed face
ears, eyes, nose, mouth and chin can also
be seen on 1t.
The seth anniversary of the OIder of
the Sons of Temperance of Batesville
was celebrated Saturday, June 9th. This
is the oldest lodge of the Order in the
State. Most of the charter members are
dead.
Cambridge's new street light contract
provides for go gas posts and IS gasoline
posts.
Eight SciO, Harrison county, boys
were arrested by Pan Handle Detectives
for breaking IN a car and stealing
oranges. They were fined $500 each,
with one exception, who was also sent
to Jail for live days.
The work of grading for the new New
Athens college was commenced last
week.
Harrisville is going to build $4,000
school house.
The total valuation of the personal
property in Jefferson county as returned
by the Assessors is S3,9l3,S99 an iu-
crease of S252,S6 over last year. The
total numbsr of horses in county is
1905; cattle 13,l04; sheep, 125,5l4; hogs
9.S2l.
On Saturday, 23d inst, special elec.
tion will be held in Steubenyills TO fill d
vacancy in the council.
The colored folks of East Liverpool
and vicinity will hold a camp-meeting
in a grove near there, commencing on
the 23d inst, and lasting until July I'd
The NJ. E. church at Cambridge will
build a new, clear, white sandstone
church.
A Cambridge liquor dealer was sen.
fenced to 10 days in Jail by Judge Fra.
zier, and the Daily Times is getting af.
ter the Sheriff because ne allows the
prisoner too much liberty. He is al.
lowed to be out all day, so he keeps in
sight Of the Jail and sleeps there at
night
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

Wilbur Guenther. brother of O. C.
Guenther, proprietor of the Wheeling
80 cent store, who WAS Il proof. reader on
the Cleveland Herald, had become in
sane short time ago and had been con-
fined in Jail until last Thursday, when
he was taken to his boarding house. He
escaped from there on Saturday, and
was soon after found with his throat cut
from ear to ear, in ii dying condition.
He was taken to t ne hospital. Ill health
was the cause Of the shattering of his
mind.
One quart of salt water from Sene-.
caville, Guernsey county, oil well, pro-
duced seven ounces of pure salt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE Democratic papers who are very
generally bewailing the verdict in the
star route cases, were not so sad when
Yancey, Tombs, JEFF. Davis, Floyd and
other Democratic robbers, plundered
our treasury end stole our ships and
arsenals and tried to break up the
Union. They were swift in defense Of
these villains, but the star-routers who
have been acquitted by jury of their
country-men, the majority Of whom
were Democrats, are too utterly awful.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
Twenty Years a Great Sufferer.

from consumption; had swallowed half,
bushel of pills, and drank over barrel OF
cathartic and laxative slopsi had tried every
patent medicine recommended in such cases,
and had been treated by all the very best
physicians in Philadelphia, and was finally
told by her consulting physicians that she
was too weak for cathaetic medicine, or in
jections, and that she must die. She then
took Manalin and was cured; see 31st page of
the Ills of Life; get the book from your
druggist, or address DR.. Hartman, Columbus,
Ohio, for one,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
COLERAIN.

THE BELMONT CHRONICLE is wei
come visitor to our township; it is care
fully perused by the old and young. II
is still increasing in popularity, and was
never more promising than it is now.
Rains have been very frequent this
spring, and are quite drawback to the
farmers, but they give new life to the
growing crops, and the growth of vege.
tation is very rapid. The wheat is
heading rapidly, and soon the hum OF
the reaper will be heard in the land.
Miss Bell Brown closed her spring
term of school at Fairpoint, and has re.
turned to her home, near Barton. She
will spend the summer with her sister,
Mrs. James Kerr, of Bloomville, Ohio.
returning home in time to take in the
Teachers Institute at Barnesyille.
Mrs. Annie Babb and her two little
daughters, from Harrisville, have been
visiting their many friends in this town
ship the past week.
Kidd & Stilwell purchased the old
postoffiee boxes from the Steubenvills
postoffice. They expect to petition in
the near future for 2. 0. at that place.
Kidd's coal works find employment
for 80 men. Business along Wheeling
creek is increasing.
Wallace Watkins, a 3-year old son of
Oliver Watkins, of Maynard, died last
Sabbath morning, with brain fever.
The present wool crop of our town
ship, is now ready for sale. We have
not learned of any sales yet; there seems
to be no demand for it.
ITEMS.-Rev. Baldine and wife, from
New Athens, attended quarterly meet
| ing at Pleasant GrOve.-Rev. VIM. Wells,
of Cambridge, was the guest of G. Miller,
last Week.-Mrs. Mary Hall is danger
ously ill with kidney disease.-Miss Mag
gle Balls, of Faifpoint, is visiting rela-
tives here.-Miss Jennie Major is spend.
ing the summer with her sister at Mt.
Pleasant L. c. Neiswanger and
wife, from near st. Louis, Me-, are visit
ing friends here.-Joel Walkers new
house is nearing completion.-Addison
Binns met with quite a loss by his horse
running off with his buggy, completely
demolishing it. COUNTRY COUSIN.
The Guernsey county medical society
is in session at Cambridge this week.
Guernsey county assessors report 5lS
L. -.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE Steubenville Gazette, Dem.), in
referring to the candidacy of Hoadlsy
says, at might be pertinent to ask il
the Democrats have not done better in
Ohio when such men as Thurman. Pen
dleton'and Allen headed the ticket, thar
when experiments were tried on the
ground of supposed availability"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

A HANDFUL of Prohibitionists in con-
vention assembled at Columbus last
week, placed in nomination a straight
Prohibition State ticket, and now the
Democratic press of Ohio are jubilating
over the action of the convention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE party of rebellion, of Kukluxism,
Of ballot box stuffing. of bogus natural,
ization papers, of the forged Morey let
ter, Of John Morrissey, Boss Tweed, and
Sam Tilden is filled with indignation
because the government failed to convict
the star route conspirators.-[Cleveland
Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

A COMMUNICATION in another column
frem Robert Harlan, q leading colored
man of Cincinnati. completely explodes
the story being circulated by the DEM
ocracy that the Republican candidate
for Governor has shown an unfriend!y
spirit towards the colored race.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
WEEKLY EXCURSIONS

To Chicago Railway Exposition-Thursdays
and Fridays of each week up to June 23d.
The Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad will sell
reund trip excursion tickets to Chicago, from
all stations on its Trans>Ohio Divisions, at the
low rate OF One Fare for the Round Trip
Tickets, good returning until the following
Monday, inclusive.
Remember the B. s. o. is the only line
landing passengers at the Exposition building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
Legal Notice.

EUPHENIA HUNTSMAN, James Hunts
u man, her husband, Mary E. Slack and
Elisha Slack, her husband, whose postof1ce
address is Cleona, Brown county, Indiana;
and Cinderella Slevin and William P. Sleyin,
whose postoffice address is Spearsville, Brown
county, Indiana, will take notice, that on the
9th day of May, A. D. 1888, Phebe M. Wag-
oner and John Wagner, her husband, filed
their certain petition against them and other
heirs of Hannah Fordice, deceased; that the
object and prayer of said petition is to obtain
partition of the following described real estate,
situate in the Belmont county, Ohio, to~wit:
The southeast quarter of section thirty>fiye
(35), township seven (D of range six 90,
containing one hundred and thirty two (132)
acres, more or less, being all the lands owned
by said Hannah Fordice, deceased, at the
time of her death. You are required to
answer said petition on or before the 7th day
of July, A. d. 1888.
PHEBE NJ. WAGNER,
INIT Rv las F. JOnes her Atty
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE Democratic State Convention will
meet at Columbus to-day. 1t looks as
though Hoadley's barrel will capture
enough of the boys to secure his nomin-
alton. The Republicans are happy at
tho ontIOnk
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

The red bandanna of Thurman will
wave vigorously at Columbus to-day. II
is not for Hoadley. 1t would not as
tonish US to see it at the head of the
Democratic columns this fall.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

Mrs. MulhollaD, an aged lady Of Min
60, was shot by her son on last Saturday
night. The young man Was arrested
and bound over to court, and is now in
Jail at Steubenville. The old lady will
recover
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
Low Rate Excursions 10 Sandus-
ky. Lake Side and Put i'm Bay

Commencing Sunday, June 18th, the B. &
o. railroad will sell round trip excursion
tickets to Sandusky, Lake Side and Putin Bay
and return, good returning until September
20, 'S3, at extremely low excursion rates. 6tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

The high license liquor bill has be-
come law in Illinois. and now it costs
$500 to sell spirits and $3.50 to sell beer
in that State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

Justice defeated" is the way the
New York Times heads its leader on
the result of the Star route trial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
Thursday, June 21, 1888.

RepubIiGn State Ticket.
For Governor,
JOSEPH FORAKER,
of Hamilton.
For Lieutenant Governor,
WILLIAM G. ROSE,
of Cuyahoga-
For Supreme Judge,
Term ending February 8, 1872
WILLIAM q. UPSON,
of Summit.
Term ending February 9, 1885,
JOHN 81. DOYLE,
of Lucas.
For Clerk of Supreme Court,
DRIGHT OROWELL,
IF Ashtabula.
For Attorney General,
NJ. B. EARNHART,
of Miami.
For Auditor of State,
JOHN F. OGLEVEE,
of Clarke.
For Treasurer of State,
JOHN q. BLOWN,
of jefferson.
For State School Commissioner,
DANIEL F. DEWOLF,
of Lucas.
For Member Board of Public Works,
LEO WELTZ,
of Clinton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

A GREAT break in lard at Chicago.
broke a number of the heaviest specu-
lators.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
MALARIA

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ON. Its cause is most fire.
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facts. Malaria does not nee
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fever while these troubles
usually accompany it. It
often affectSShe sufferer with
general lassitude, accom-
panied by loss of appetite,
sleeplessness, a tired feeling
and a high fever, the per-
son afflicted growing weak
er and weaker, loses flesh
day after day, until he be-
comes a mere skeleton, a
shadow of his former self.
Malaria once having laid its
hold upon the human frame, the
door Of the system is thrown open
to nervous diseases. The body
weak and enfeebled absoJbs no
nourishment, but ssbsisting upon
itself, the digestive organs no
longer perform their flnctions;
the oliver becomes torpid, and other
organs falling to do their routine
work speedily become disordsssd,
and dissolution and death arc ape
to ensue.
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