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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE Cadiz Republican says that friends
of Hon. John A. Bingham, Minister to
Japan, have learned that he has had no
idea of resigning his position and re-
turning TO this country. as has been re-
peatedly published in papers in this dis
trict
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
AUDITOR.

EDITOR CHRoNIoLK:-Please announce that
the name of LEVI STARKEY, ESQ.,, of Flush
ing township. will be presented for Auditor
OF Belmont county. subject to the decision of
the Republican County Convention, to be
held at Martins Ferry, August 22d, 1883.
FLUSHING TOWNSHIP.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
Announcements,
TREASURER.

Mr.. EDIroR:-Please announce that AN
DREW HAMMOND, of Mead township, will be
a candidate before the approaching Republi-
can Convention for nomination for County
Treasurer, subject to the decision of the CON.
vention.
REPUBLICANS OF MEAD TIP.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Mr.. W. c. STILwELL, of Pleasant Grove,
has the right of Belmont county for
Smiths Force Sprinkler, a very convenient
apparatus for washing purposes, shower
ing. sc. The little contrivance is very
useful instrument and meets with ready
sale
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
HaDedale NnrmaI CnlieDe.

Fall term will bsgin Sept. 4th. By
the addition to orr Faculty of Msssrs
T. N. Bigger. A. B.. and C. s. Cro.ser. A
b.. the Normal will continue to afford
unusual facilities for preparing to teach
common schools; and to givs Thorough
college education For circulars ad-
dress J. u. JAMESON,
9th Hopedale, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Miss MARY B. ANDERSON, daughter of
Alex. Anderson, was married on yester
day Wednesday afternoon. at her fathers
residence on Marietta street, to Jesse B.
Lockwood, of Princeton, Kansas. (fOrmer-
ly of this county, by Rev. DR.. Alexander.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Mr.. EDrroR:-Please announce the name
of HENRY M. DAVIES, of Richland township,
as candidate for Clerk of Courts of Belmont
county, subject to the decision of the County
Republican Convention.
19>tdf MANY RKPLBLIoANs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Soldiers. Attention.! An agent OF
Milo Is. Stevens & Co., the well known
war claim Attorneys, will be at the
Couaty Clerks Office In 81. Clairs-
vile, Saturday, August 18th. Persons
interested in pension or ether claims
are cordially invited to all. o 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE cases against Maple, Cambridge
saloonist, fined S25 by the Mayor for
keeping open after the time set by the
ordinance, were affirmed by Judge Fra
zier, at Caldwell. The cases will GO to
higher court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
Sheriff and Special
Master Commissioners Sale.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Peter Welty,
Peter Welty,

VS.,
James E. Mcdonald, Admir-, ct al.
I N pursuance of an order of sale in the above
i entitled case, issued and to me directed
from the court of common pleas, OF Belmont
county, Ohio, | will offer at public sale at
the front door of court house, in said
county, on
Monday, September 18th, 1883,
At o'clock in the afternoon, the following
described premises, to wit:
"Situate in the village Of West Wheeling,
county of Belmont and state Of Ohio, and
being lots numbered twenty two (22) and
twenty y>five (25) as known and desigated on
the plat of said village: excepting therctrom
80 much OF said lots as is owned be the Cleve'
land e. Pittsburgh railroad company"
Appraised at $500,
Terms-Cash
LEROY G. SEDWiCK, Sheriff,
And Special Master Commissioner
Kennon s. Carroll, Plffs Attys. . l6>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

IT is understood that Hon Nathas
Lynn, of MorristOwn, the last RepubIi-
cts candidate in this county for Repre-
sentative. will be candidate before the
Republican convention at Martins Fer
ry next week. provided certain things
happen at the Democratic convention
to-day
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
CLERK OF OOURTS.

EDITOR BELMONT CHReNIoLE:-Please an
nounce that MILRY s. WILSON, of Warren
township, will be a candidate before the
County Republican Convention at Martins
Ferry, August 22d, for Clerk of Courts, SUBJ
ject to the decision of that convention.
REPUBLICANS OF WARREN,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

WIN. S. NEISWANGER, on the assault
and battery case upon w. 5. Campbell.
mention of which was made last week,
was tried in Probate court on Monday
and fined $50 and costs. He still awaits
the action of the grand jury on the
charge of shooting with intent to
wound "
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
Washington & Jefferson CoIIeue

Rev. J. D. MoFFAT, D. D., Pres't.
EIGHTY-SRCOND year begins Sept. 10,
II 1888. The preparatory department, con-
trolled by the college faculty, has been re>
modelled and placed under the special care of
Rev. W. M. Eaton, lately of Mechanicstown,
Ohio. For catalogue and information apply
to the President. Washington, Pa. 16>4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

WM. THURBER, travelling salesman and
collector for a Wheeling commission
house, has gone wrong. He is well known
in this county. Last week, after making
collections along the C. & p road as far
as Steubenville, he disappeared.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

LAST Wednesday west bound freight
on the B. & o. broke in two on the top of
the hill, near Barnesville, and the hind
portion run into the first section at the
foot of the hill Eleven cars of freight
were wrecked, but no one was injured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Noah ZANE, formerly of this vicinity,
was fined 81 and costs in Wheeling po-
lice court on Saturday morning. for dis
orderly conduct.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

The Alumni of Franklin College, far
and near, are urging grand reunion at
the opening of the new building. All
who graduated from 1929 10 1884, so far
as they are alive, all say, Long live old
Franklin"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

A SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE is to
be held at Coal Brook church. Neff's
Siding, to-day, and the installation of
Rev. J. G. Black as pastor of the church
will occur at the same time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE firm of Harrison & Carson, dentists,
doing business here and at Cadiz, has been
dissolved by mutual consent. DIR. Carson
succeeds the firm, and will continue his
office in this place
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

EDITOR CBRoNIoLE:-Please announce the
name OF I. B. JACKSON, of Smith township,
as candidate for Auditor. subject to the
decision OF the Republican Convention at
Martins Ferry, Aug. %, and oblige the Re
publicans of the southern part of Belmont
county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

a NUMBER of our exchanges note the
fact that man was never sun struck
who had in his hat receipt for paid
up subscription to his paper. Some Of
our subscribers are in great danger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

JOHN NJ. RHoADEs. ESQ., Columbus,
Ohio, Route Agent of the American EX-
press Co., was in town on Monday with
view of establishing an American Ex-
press office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

MUM, the Bridgeport colored barber
was extensively written up as dude by
the Columbus papers last week. He was
down there attending the colored Odd
Fellows meetings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

EDITOR CHkONIoIR,-Picase announce that
F. M. CowEN, of Richland township, will be
u candidate before the County Republican
Convention, of Aug. %, for Clerk of Courts,
subject to the decision Of that convention.
HRPuBLIOANs OF RIOHLAND
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

MALARIAL poison can be entirely re-
moved from the system by the use of
Ayers Ague Cure, which contains a
sure specific, in the form of vegetable
product, used in no other remedy. War
rauted
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

The Democratic county convention
comes off to-day at Bellaire. The CHRoN-
ICLE named ticket last week, as the
one that was liable to ne nominated. and
we still think our pointer was nearly
correct
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THIEVES stole the horse of John Rode
fer, near Bellaire, last Wednesday night.
The horse weighs !, 100. five years old, and
a scar on left hind leg. A reward of $50
is offered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

A BARNEsvILLE COW jumped out of
the window f the Frazier House sta
bic. The cow weighed 1910 pounds,
and the window by measurement is
only 24x4S inches.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Hon. J. d. TAYLOR addressed the
Bellaire Garfield Club on Tuesday even
ing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
BELMONT COUNTY FAIR.

The thirty-fifth annual fair Of the Bel
mont County Agricultural Society will be
held at st. Clairsville. Ohio, Sept. 9Th, 9th
and 7th, 1888. Copies of the premium
list will be sent on application.
8 2-tf J. B. HOGE, PreSt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

TEE first lumber for the construction
of the Ohio Valley railroad arrived at
Bellaire, Tuesday, and work will begin
next Monday on the piling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

TUESDAY, Sept. 18th, the first day of
District Court, has been set for the ded-
1cation OF the new Guernsey court house
at Cambridge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

J. A. GREEN, a lively correspondent
of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
was in town on Monday, looking up the
political situation as it is reflected by
men of beth political parties.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

A PRESS DISPATCH says that Joseph
Priest, formerly of Martins Ferry, Bel
mont county, Ohio, was killed in row at
at breckenridge. Colorado. last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THOSE of our friends who need job
printing can be accommodated by leaving
their orders at this office Prices reason
able and work neatly executed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

IT is said that Guernsey county is to
have another Democratic paper at Cam
bridge, with C. H. Dunifer, as editor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Oh. SwANEY, ESQ, is greatly improv-
ing the looks of his Main street resi-
dence by coat of paint. Others should
do likewise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THREE Wheeling boys named Harry
Humes, George Halfpenny and George
Steen, was drowned at Benson's Ferry
last Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
By One of the Fools.

'Why-pardon my renaarklng it-but, my
dear old friend, how changed you are; de>
clare, you must have lived very high or very
fast to have driven the color out OF your hair
and the spring ont OF your step this fashion.'
Looking at the sunset on the river from the
grounds OF his place up the Hudson. my school
chum-who is now one OF the best know
mining experts in the country--answered: 1t
WASN'T fast living did 1t, but DYSPEPSIA and
nervous collapse. from over work; ought to
have stopped years before did; i was a fool;
but who isn't. IL you come to that?'
Il am thirty>five years DID, writes Mr..
Charles II. Watts. of West somers, Putnam
dyspepsia for fifteen years; went the round OF
the current remedies. falsely so called; list
lessly and without hope | gave PARKER'S
TONIC trial; the result may be stated in
three words: IT CURED ME. l endorse now
without hesitation; ii is the dyspepticS refuge
Mr. g K Cole, druggist, of Carmel, New York,
certities to the truth of Mr. Watts statement.
HIsCox S.Co, proprietors, call especial at
tentlon TO the fact that this preparation,
which has been known as PARKER's GINGER
Tonic as unprincipIed dealers are constants
inferior articles under the name OF ginger
and as ginger Is an uuimportant ingredient,
we drop the misleading word.
There is no change, however, In the prepar~
alton itself. and all the bottles remaining in
the hands of dealers, wrapped under the name
OF Parkrr's Ginger Tonic contains the genu>
Inc medicine If the fac -simile signature of
hIsCox & Co. is at the bottom of the outside
wrapper. 7-5 4w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE net receipts of the A. NJ. l.
chGIch camp-meeting at Barnesville
were SITS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

FARMERS say that the late cool Au-
gust days and nights are rapidly con-
verting the corn crop into "nubbins."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

WHEELING people to the number Of
76I went on the c., l.. & ". excursion
To Cleveland last Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

The hickory nut crop this year, says
an exchange, will be very large; up to
the one of two years ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE new nickel is being counterfeit
ed and this section flooded with them.
Be on the lockout for them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

OUR Democratic friends at their Con-
vention to-day, should resolute on the
Scott law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

COMMUNION services will be held in the
Presbyterian church one week from next
Saturday and Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
FOR SALE.

The well known and valuable farm, stu
ated q miles south of ST. Clairsville, Ohio,
owned by the late Lewis Sutton. This farm
contains 135 acres, and if not sold by April
1st, will he for rent For further informa-
tion inquire of George Brown or VIM. r.
Johnston, st. Clairsvillc, or NJ. c. Mitchell,
Martins Ferry, o. IlSuO
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
School Teachers Wanted.

School teachers, students and others
not engaged for the summer or fall
months. can lind lucrative and health
full employment in canvassing for
Twenty Years of Congress, From Lin
coin 10 Garfield" by J. G. Blaine. For
particu ans address c. W. HoLLIsTER.
q 10 lih+D Bridgeport, Ohio.
Fine Iarns-Our fall stock received
this week-all colOrs and grades.
(S93tl JEPsON Il PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

The LaBelle Glass Work., Bridge
port, Will open up next Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE Bellaire Nail Works resumed
work on Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

TEACHERS EXAMINATION will be held
at Barnesville. Friday and SATURDAY ..
this week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THIS is the last summer month. Time
is flying.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

ANOTHER brass band has. been organ
lied in Bellaire, with VIII Barnes as
leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THREsHING wheat has commenced
Send US items about the yield.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE Barnesville council defeated the
proposition to employ a city solicitor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

LAST Sunday was very hot and sultry
day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
NJ IRIETft COLLEGE.
M arietta. Ohio.

MARIETTA, OHIO.
Established in 1885; is well equipped for the
best educational work; two courses of study
in college and preparatory department; dcs,'r>
wing young men encouraged by loans, scholar
ship, and prizes; expenses moderate; fall term
begins September 7th.
SO 4t* |. w. ANDREWS, Pres.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES on next Sat,
urdav.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the co-part-
~ nership heretofore existing between Fl Fl
Harrison and W. H. Carson, forming the firm
of Harrison 6 Carson (Dentists), is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. w. Ii. Carson
becomes successor, and will collect the ac-
counts of the above firm.
H.H. HARRISON,
w. II. CARSON.
Aug 18th, 1888. 16>3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

Doc DAYS end next Saturday, August
18th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

THE teachers attending the Institute
at Barnesville will vote to-day on the
place of holding the Institute in 1884.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
FARM AT PUBLIC SALE
will offer Mt public sale on
Thursday. August l6ih, lSS:s,

At 3 O'Clock p. M, my farm, situated l ! miles
southwest of Bruce Station, C., l.. & w. r.
K. and one mile north of Louisville and the
National Road, containing 40 Acres. 1t
is in a good state of cultivation; well watered
and limDered, and has all the necessary build
ings to constitute it well improved farm.
will offer it in two tracts, 100 acres and 40
acres. respectively.
TERMS-One-thir cash; one>third in one
year and one third in two years with interest
at q per cent; deferred payments to be secur~
ed by mortgage. j. w. NEWLlN,
Z 26>3t Loydsville. Belmont Co., o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16

C70 WEEK; sl2 a day at home easily made
W & costly outfit free: address. True a Oc
> ugusta, Matne Sl0-lv
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-16
A a.iuipistrafor.s Nossce

LEROY c. SEDWlCK, Sheriff,
And Special Master Commissioner.
]. F. CharlcswOrth. Plffs Atty. 26>td
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-05-23

The Sensible May.Day That tn
Germans &c citrate.

The Sensible May.Day That the
Germans &c citrate.
Much has been said TO prove the superb
GRITTY Of the German mind over the mental
organisation Of any other nationality, but
nothing has been more convincing than
the fact that the Germans' Msy-day comes
in the middle Of the month instead Of At
the frat. Al the beginning OF May Eng.
lish people may dance about May poles
decorated with flowers. but whom Ameri.
cans endesvor TO 60 and do likewise they
are compelled to buy the bloom from the
florists and pay almost Winter prices for
Il; for violets are almost the only wild
flowers that can be found on May-dsy. and
green leaves. except Of the odor0us Sym.
plocarpus fotidus (skunk csbbage) are
about as rare. But the Germans restrain
the s~pringtide Of their blood until the
Monday after Whitsunday, which seldom
comes earlier than II did this year; then
they 90 into the woods In large parties.
perfectly correct In their belief that they
will And flowers with which to make them
selves gay, trees with leaves enough to cast
. little shade, and brooks In which kegs Of
beer can be kept from getting warm. Had
II not been for Puritan suspicion Of all
things churchly that were not Of their own
church the day after Whitsunday, instead
OF the hrst day Of the month, would have
been celebrated in America - the opening
day Of the blossoming season; but perhaps
on this point, - on many others. the sons
Of the Puritans may yet learn something
from the sons Of the Germans.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-05-23

It will be eeen by reference to the SEN
rISEL's San Francisco dispatches that
Hon. George Ernst Of Belmont, Nye
County, Nevada, has begun a suit against
the Post Publishing Company Of that
city for $50, 900 for alleged defamation OF
character. During the political campaign
last Fall Mr.. Ernst was a candidate ior
Surveyor General on the Democratic
State ticket. A few days before election,
and when II was too late for him TO reply,
some person, il order to injure him IN the
election, caused to be published IN tne
San Francisco Post an article ingeniously
written, making II appear hat he WINE :
member Of the Assembly. bad worked
against and procured the defeat OF senstor
Schooling's bill, and had thereby entsiied
a loss to the State School Fund OF Nevada
OF 81 600, 900. The whole affair was ven
tilated in the SENTINEL at once and mr.;
Ernst's course in the legislation referred
to explained SO as to yindicate aim inliy'
but the harm lone him through the Post,
which was freely circulated 10 MS injury
everywhere in Nevada, was irreparaoie.
Mr.. Ernst declared at the time mat no
would prosecute the Post for libel whetner
elected or defeated, and he is making MS
word good.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-05-23
New Pacific Line.

The Chicago Herald has now learned that
there Is little doubt that the purpose OF
Mr.. Merrill's visit to the West. and par.
ticularly to California, was the building.
or rather extension, Of the Chicago, Mil
waukee 4 st. Paul to San Francisco, and
an active competition with the Union Pa
ciao, Burlington, Santa Fe, Southern Pa
ciAc and Northern Pacific routes. It Is
known that the road is now engaged In
extending their line to Deadwood, d. t.,
and the track is laid to Chamberlain, D..
T.. II would take little more 10 build it
on to the Pacific Coast. 1t ia stated that
Mr.. Merrill. while West, examined the
country to see where the best paying route
from Deadwood west conld be located, and
that he ~canvassed the chances for such an
extension smong the Western railway
men. He Ia said to have consulted, while
in San Francisco, with prominent Pacific
Coast capitalists as to the prospects Of
their taking bonds Of the new line. There
are said to be several big Eastern capital
ists, at present holders Of st. Paul stocks
and bonds, in tho scheme. The matter
will excite much comment and discussion
on all sides. Mr.. Merrill has never been
a week away from his duties before since
his connection with the st. Paul road, and
hence the importance attached to the mat
ter.