davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10
A Fruitless Session.

Both houses of Congress adjourned
sine die on Monday afternoon at three
O'CLOCK. Only about twenty members of
the House were present and less than
that number of Senators, when the gavels
of the respective Houses fell. Carlisle,
the Speaker of the House. deserted bis
post to go to Chicago. the day before the
inal adjournment. While it is true that
the session just closed has been as nearly
fruitless as any in the history of the
country, the adjournment furnishes good
cause of rejoicing. Over seven months
was spent, for the most part in an effort
to reform" the tariff, which bad 10
other effect than to keep the country in
suspense and demonstrate the total in
capacity of the Democratic majority in
the lower House. No legislation of ma
tional Importance has been enacted.
Among the important measures was the
electoral count bill that failed because
of the pure "cussedness" of the Demo-
cratic House. The Senate, early in the
s-ssion, passed proper and fair bill,
regulating this matter, bat it was allow
ed to fail in the House because it did not
leave the whole power over the question
in that body, now controlled by the
Democrats, who continue in the mastery
until after the next count is made.
Tue Republican Senate also passed a
bill fixing the Presidential succession,
and bill for the suppression of poly
gamy in Utah, but they were both allow
ed to sleep the sleep of death in the
Democratic House.
The Senate bill to refund the higher
interest bearing bonds to prevent the
contraction of the currency by the wind
ing up of National banks is slowed
away in a committee room of the House,
and the act to give effect to the Mexican
treaty is allowed to fail through neglect.
The country certainly has reason to be
thankful that the convention at Chicago
dissipated House, the principal occu-
patton of which was to unseat duly
elected Republicans and fill their places
by any Democrats who applied, whether
elected or otherwise. A national Thanks
giving day should be appointed because
of the countrys riddance of such 3
Congress.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

rose and said they had no nomination to
make al this time. Delegates from Missis>
sippi and Nebraska seconded nomination OF
Baysrd.
400 p. m.-When New York was reached
there was great cheering, many delegates ris-
ing to their feet, and when Lockwood, OF New
York, took the platform to present Cleveland
there was renewed cheering. Every mention
of Cleveland's name called forth cheers, and
several times about one-third of the delegates
rose to their feet and cheered. Mayor Hsrri-
son, of Chicago, seconded the nomination OF
Cleveland and received loud ovation
Grsdy, of New York, seconded the nomin-
alton of Bayard; said he would be glad 10
second Cleveland if he could carry New York
but he could not. Bragg, of Wisconsin,
called Grady to order, and great confusion
followed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10
RURAL RECREATIONS.
How the Farmers Celebrated the Glt
riOus Fourth at Plainfield Grove.

The picnic and celebration announced
last week to be held at the PlaiDfeld
grove, adjoining the old Quaker meet
ing house, attracted widespread atten+
tiun among the farmers, and large num-
bers of the most substantial people had
arranged to be present. The affair was
to be conducted by the Practical Farm
ers' Club, which was guarantee of
good order and good exercises. The
morning dawned cloudy and threaten
ing, but notwithstanding at an early
hour the pike was dotted with all kinds
of vehicles filled with merry picnic
ers-men, women and children, with
baskets and boxes of good things. for
comfort of the inner man. Every road
intersecting the pike in the neighbor-
hood of Louisville and East Richland,
contributed its quota of patriotic picnic
ers until II a. m., when the threatening
clouds burst, and cOpious rain fell for
upward of AN hour in duration, check+
ing the progress of those en- route, and
somewhat dampening the ardor of those
who had reached the grounds. The
people gathered iu the large. plain
church during the rain, and after an
hour Of social intercourse table was
improvised, extending the entire length
of the room, the baskets were unbur+
dened of their good things, and all fell
to with a will, partaking freely and
fully.
After dinner the Louisville brass
band, under the leadership of Mr.. Grant
Shepherd, struck up a patriotic march,
and the company repaired to the beau
tiful grove. The wind and warm sum
shine had dried the grass and mud, and
large delegations had arrived in buses
and carriages from MorristOwn, Hend-
rysburgh, and other towns. A platform
was erected for the speakers and the
various members of the Farmers Club,
and the benches of the church were car
ried to the grove and arranged in the
form of a semi-circle around the stand.
At p. 10. Pres't Shepherd called the
Club to order; the minutes of the last
meeting were read by the Secretary,
Mrs. Calvin Pollock; the program for
the day was announced, and after mu-
sic by the band, Mr.. }. w. Nichols de
livered an address OF welcome, abound
ing in good thoughts and suggestions.
Mr.. Nichols effort was received with
the livelieSt satisfaction; his friends
were surprised and pleased with his
force and freedom AS public speaker.
Miss Lib Hoge followed with well
written essay on Farmers Homes. The
paper abounded in good points, which
the farmers AMI the farmers wives es-
pecially, would profit by adopting.
Mr.. Eugene Watson was then intro
duced, and delivered brief and beauti-
fully expressed address, appropriate to
the occasion.
After more music by the band the
speaking for the day was concluded by
an address delivered by A. T. McKelyey,
ESQ, of st. Clairsville.
1t was estimated that quite 500 people
were upon the grounds before the con-
cIusion of the exercises. Nothing oc-
Cured to msr the pleasures of the occa.
sion, and the people separated after a
day of much needed rest and relaxation.
In the best of spirits.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

PRESIDENT ARTHUR made some int
portant diplomatic appointments OF
Friday. Ex-Attorney General Alphonsu
Taft, of Ohio, was transferred from the
Austrian Mission to the position OF
Minister to Russia, vice Hunt, deceased
The vacancy at Vienna is filed by the
appointment of John NJ. Francis, OF
Troy, New York, the present Consul
General at Lisbon, Portugal. Hon. John
A. Kasson, of Iowa, is sent to Germany
in place of Hon. A. A. Sargent, who re1
tires because of the persecution of Bis
marck and the German press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

The Dayton Journal pointedly ret
marks that the only practical thing the
Democratic House of Representatives
has done in the long session, is to en-
dorse man who was convicted of dis
loyalty by court martial of patriotic
soldiers, and who was condemned by
Abraham Lincoln. That is the record.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

1t is interesting to notice the contir
dence of our Democratic friends in
Claiming Massachusetts for the Demo-
cratic nominee for President. The claim
will become more ludicrous when it is
rscollected that the old Bay State gave
Garfield Al 600 majority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

The prohibition law went into opera
ton in Iowa July 4. In the small places
tine saloons were generally closed, but
in the larger towns of the State they did
business as usual A number of arrests
were made, and efforts will be made to
enforce the law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

The Bartholdi statue of Liberty En-
Tightening the World" was formally pre-
sented last week to the United States al
Paris. United States Minister Morton
received the gift and made lifting reply
on behalf of the people of this country.
France will lend a war vessel to briue
of which city it is designed to be placed
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

Now, there is general satisfaction over
the adjournment of Congress. The only
regret is that the same body will afflicl
the country with another session next
winter
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

DANL. DoUGHERTY, the silver-tongued
orator who nominated Hancock in 1880,
says: 81 honor the Republicans for
nominating Mr.. Blaine, and if were a
Republican | would love to enter the
lists ana throw down my glove and
challenge all comers as one of his cham
pions. l have no sympathy with the
movement in his own party against him.
He will make splendid candidate
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

TIE Republican boilers are BOT being
sffectionately caressed in the arms OI
the Democratic bosses-they are unwel-
come guests in the household.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

DETECTED and despairing Democrats
now feel, in the language of the colored
preacher, that they 'are in the hands OF
An unscrupulous Providence Like
Tilden they should be Submissive.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

The Southern delegates at Chicago
in the interest of harmony, should have
taken more kindly tp the man with the
lame eye and stuffed club.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

nEEINEQC OF the late war who were re-
VI tOGuO fused pay for the time bet tween
date OF commission and official muster. viii
ind 1t TO their interest to communicate
promptly. and with particulars, with AcNEILI.
q BIRCH. Attorneys and Solicitors. Drawer
457, WASHINGTON d. =. No fees in advance
honorable dealing; highest references.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

JOHN MCLEAN retained the position
of Boss at Chicago, and was made chail
man of the Ohio delegation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

Sixteen saloon keepers were listed In
Guernsey county, but they all refuse to
pay the Scott law tax until December
collection. as they have an idea that the
law will bs declared unconstitutional.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

As WE go to press it is impossible to
predict who will be the nominee at CHI
cago. Cleveland is far in the lead. but
the field may defeat him under the two
thirds rule.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10
Notice to Contractors

SEALED proposals will be received at the
- clerk office, in Wheeling township, until
IL O'Clock noon, on Saturday. August 2, 1884,
for the erection of Frame School House in
sub>district near Maynard. in Wheeling town.
ship, Of the following dimensions, to witt
26x36 it. and 12 #. story in the clear.
Bids must be in accordance with section
1888 Ohio School Laws, and be accompanied
with good and sufficient guarantee to the
satisfaction of the board of education, that if
q contract be awarded a bond will be given
for the faithful performance of said contract.
Plans and specifications can be seen either
at the clerks Office near Unity church, or at
X. b. Boyd's at the Wheeling Valley Coal
Works on the O., L. & W. R. R.
The board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
The board will meet at 1 o'clock D. N. on
August I'd, at Campbelrs school house in dis
trict number to open bids.
BY order of board.
T. j. HENDERSON, Clerk,
9 19>5t P. o. New Athens, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10
County Republican Ticket.

Probate Judge,
ISAAC H. GASTON,
Sheriff,
LEROY c. SEDWICK.
Prosecuting Attorney,
JOHN POLLOCK.
Commissioner,
WM. J. BERRY.
Infirmary Director,
JOHN SIDEB0TTOM.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10
SCROFULA

and all scrofulous diseases, Sores, Erysipelas,
Eczema, Blotehes, Ringworm, Tumors, Car
buncIes, BOils, and Eruptions of the Skin,
are the direct result of an impure state of the
blood
To cure these diseases the blood must be puri-
fed. and restored to healthy and natural condi-
ton. AYERS SAKsAFARILLA has for over forty
wears been recognized by eminent medical au-
thoritiss as the most powerful blood purifier in
existence 1t frees the system from all foul hu-
mors. enriches and strengthens the blood, removes
all traces OF mercurial treatment. and proyes'H
self a complete master Of all serofClous diseas'-
A Recent Cure of Scrofuious Sores.
"Some months ago was troubled with scrot
lous sores tuIeersl on my legs. The limbs WEI
badly swollen and intianed, and the sores DIS
charged large quantities of offensive matter.
Every REMEDY trie failed, until used AYERS
, SARSAPARILI.k, /, oi which have now taken three
bottles with tho result that the sores are healed
and my general health greatly improved. feel
very grateful for the good your medicine has done
me. Yours respectfully, Mrs ANN OBRIAN.
14s Sullivan ST., New York, June "A, 1852.
at All persons interested are invited to
call on Mrs. O'Brian; also upon the Rev. z.
p. Willis of 9:S Fast 54th Street, New York
CITY. who Will take pleasure in testifying to
the wonderful cBicacy Of ayers SRrsaparn-
Ia not ONLY in tiIe cure of Ghis lady. but in
his own case and many others within his
knowledge.
Tie well-krown ,rsifer On tie Boston HsTald, B.
W. BALL, of Rochester, Nh. writes, June Z, 1889;
"Having suffered severely for some years with
Eczema ami having failed to iind relief from other
remes.ies, have made use, during the past three
months. OF AYERS SAltsAP ARILIA which has
ttfect. c,n'!.iete cure. J consider it magnin-
cent remedy Tor all blood Diseases.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

report, because part of my speech made In
Congress was taken down by another phono-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

soldiers that this country ever had in the
army. We agreed amnns o.,-s.i~es that we
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10
ENGLAND's DICTATION.


The advocates of revenue tariff
point with pride to England as their
example, and boast of her wisdom, and
glory in her prosperity. But what of
England? Free trade in England is on
ly All experiment. For six hundred
years England had Il high protect
i've tariff and has only been practicing
her free trade theories since 1914. Un-
der protection she built up manufact-
ures, enriched her fields and whitened
the seas with her commerce. And when
she had become the mistress of the
world she ventured on the untried sea
of free trade.
What does England propose? She
proposes to strike down the protective
system of other countries in order to
foster her own manufactures. The eff
feet of her policy is seen in Ireland. The
union of Ireland with England, by adj
mitting English goods free of tariff,
broke down Irish manufactures and
turned her people into posr farmers,
overtaxing the soil, bringing on the pO-
Lato rot and destroying the independ-
ence and prosperity of two millions of
people. What England has done for
Ireland she wo'd gladly do for America.
A hundred years ago, in far off India,
in Hindoostan, they wove the finest cot
tons, woolens, cashmeres and silks. and
the produce of their looms was carried
across the deserts of Central Asia on
camels to Europe. But England has
carried free trade into India at the point
Of the bayonet. destroying their manu-
T. nctures and turning out of employment
millions of laborers. The poor Hindoos
lad to starve and die by the million in
,rder to crafty British domination.
And what England has done for Ire
and and India, she hopes yet to do for
america. u
If England is to have her way, She
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

Mclean, trying TO get Thurman delega-
ton n,t the-e ~ the na-,or-a.s.- N-s:~--i
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

vi Hnu aPPI2ufet auu Otn. W arnef! IhHs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10
Ayers SarsapariIla


stimulates and regulates the action OF the d.
eestive and assimilative organs, renews and
strengthens the vital forces, and speedily cures
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Rheumatic Gsut,
Catarrh, General Debility, and all diseases
arising from an impoverished or corrupted condi-
ton of the blood and weakened vitality.
1t is incomparably the cheapest blood medicine,
on account of its concentrated strength, and great
power over disease.
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists; price 81, six bottles for s.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

eIuOOTaIe my ItIHaIks. IOIrtl IdlIS5II I
and applause.l That speech took fourteen
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-07-10

1 want TO say in the first place that the
Republicans are convinced and do not
hesitate to adult that the reduction Of
the duty on wool was great mistake. 1t
was done unwittingly and through a
misapprehension rs TO the desires of the
wool growers. 1t seems iuexcusable-it
seemed so to some of as then, but 1t was
involved in the whole tariff bill and it
went through. They have confessed
their error and declared their purpose to
atone for it at the first possible opportu-
nifty. Are you going to lay this up
against them? For the sake of revenge
will you cast yourselves at the feet of the
Democratic party, whose real purpose is
to reduce it still lowerp I want to say
now that the duty on wool will never lie
restored by the Democratic party while
The world stands. think l know what
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-30
xomaa.s Life IN Dako4.,

q b1oad-shouldered, compscdy bail
young woman with brown face and
hard hands sat in the Lake Shore depot
'Ghe other evening waiting for thedepar-
ture OF train for the East. She had
j ust arrived in town from Dakota.
eve don't waste any time IN foolish
ness out our way" she said to a Young
man who seemed to be acqusinted WITH
her @TEere Is DO iove@naking on nv
half section. It's nothing but No. >
wheat from May to August, That's
what We are out there for. Now, own
and manage farm of 80 acres, and
this year .tOOk out q crop of eighteen
bushels to the acre and sold, rot tn
cash, pat it in the bank, discharged al
any men but one, who viii look alter
things this winter, and I'm off for a
little fun down east. Marriage?" sad
she, in response to some remark by her
companions; that's what all the good
for-nothing eranks of men that 1 see
from blowing time to harvest can talk
about What do want TO get married
Tor? There are more than 800 of us Girl
farmers in Dakota, and We will hold
convention some time. I never saw 4
man yet that would have around.
intend to farm 1t until I BET enough
money to live on comfortably and then
IN see. Uni the habit of doing about
as [ please. There was a nice young
fellow in my neighborhood last July.
who tried to be very gallant and wanted
TO help me whenever l did any worn.
If I chopped little wood he wanted to
do it. III went afte- a pail of water he
wanted to carry it. III put a bag of
grain on my shoulder he insisted on
giving me lift. He was a pretty nice
BOY, but he made me tired One day 1
wanted the hay rick on the wagon, and
[ took hold of one end and clapped it |
up on the wheel SO quick that it made |
lim dizzy.
"SLet me, says he, but he only threw
the whole thing down in trying to get /
he other end up. He didn't have the +
strength.
Says I: 'Oh, go away. You don't
at enough No. 2 wheat. Then I put {
he rick up in good style.
We meet lots OF such fellows out
here. They are good enough, 1 sup
'ose, bat when I want one I viii send
or him. Chicago Herald.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-30
IA MAN

WHO UMAcoUANTED USE cEooeAPHY COUNTRY wa
EXAMINING THIS NAP,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-30

WE HEAR no more of the exclusive
@nd highly select Democrats who, like
the mau from Kentucky, celebrated
rather late but got there, perhaps. It
46ehooves them to be up and doing if
they expect to attain their ends namely,
appointment to offices of emolunent
and honor. But If they expect to set
themselves right with the administra-
ton, they would do we'll to expunge q
lew narrowly conceived articles from
their platform, aud to discontinue some
of their acts that psItake ofssnNthing
bat decentralization of power and Dem.
eocracy ia general. But even after all
this, there can be little hope so long as
the present victorious party adheres TO
4hese- principles by which il has been
enabled to attain its present position.
40 insignificant minority ola dozen or
or SO out OF 5000 can expect much in
she way OF favOrs from the adIninistra-
zion, If men are TO be appointed IS the
choice Of the people, and local self
government has any meaning at all,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-30
FULL DIPLOMA COURSES N,
Literature, Music & Art


Practical lessons given In Domestic Econ
Omy and Cookery. Riding School In connec-
ton with the college. FORTY ecHoLARsHIPs
of the value OF from SIS to 800 annually
awarded by competition, eighteen of which
are open to composition st the September en-
trance Examinations. Terms per school year
Board, laundry and tuition. including
the whole English course, ancient and mod
ern languages and calisthenics, from $50 to
$500; Music and Painting extra. Combined
rate payment one year in advance, including
With the 6boye piano and vocal music and
painting from $500 10 800 Junior Depart
u1ent Pupils admitted from the age of s.
Special department for the training of teach
ers: teachers registry In connection with the
College. Professional staff of English and
a519Fe8shHepu tatio4.s Liberal reduction to
the daughters Of clergymen. For large Illus
trated circular, free, and further particulars,
address. ss f,ftt
REV. c. n. ENGLISH, II. A, Principal,
Heilmuth Ladies' College,
London, Ont, Canada.
Next term opens September 18th. 1884.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-30

az ADMoNrrIoN to lay aside all differ
snces and to live on friendly terms with
each other comes with good grace from
Cover nor Murray in his Thanksgiving
proclamation, in view OF his past con-
duct in regard to Utah affairs. He has
paid little or no attention to the insig-
nifcant duties imposed upon him by
Eaw, namely, approving or vetoing bills
for few brief weeks every two years
These duties he considered of so little
consequence that he has been absent
from the Territory entirely for about
half the time our Legislature was in
session, leaving the work to be per-
formed by the Secretary. In this last,
however, he may have shown his good
sense in leaving to others what he was
incapable of himself, though we can
not conscientiously pay him so high
compliment. But he made amends for
all this by bis jealous missionary labors
IN the field against Mormonism. though
uncOnsciously doing more for their
good than 10 their detriment. He has
travelled the country from one end to
the other, making turgid and pointless
speeches against the people of this Ter
ritory, about the American flag, the
Constitution, the enforcement of the law,
and other subjects of which his words
betrayed his pitiable ignorance, but
nevertheless doing everything in his
power to stir up STRIFE and discord
among the people here. and against
them from without His wishes might
have been realized If our people had not
been more forbearing. but he may have
seen the error of his ways and his eyes
opened by misfortune, he may have
made up his mind to turn over new
deaf. We shall see.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-30

AS usual we showing many novelties in this Line
Plain and striped Bison Cloths French Psids Armures
Corkscrews Chevios and Full Line of French Trcot
Ladies' Cloths for Tailor made Suits We have Fifteen Dis
nct Qualities of Black Cashmeres and Twenty-Five Differ
eut Styles and Qualities of BLACK GOODS