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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
CONGRESSIONAL POKER-PLAYERs.
They Are Not So Numerous Nor So Daring as
in Former Days.

They Are Not So Numerous Nor So Daring as
in Former Days.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-'"The poker players
in Congress" said an old congressional rounder,
ARE not so daring or numerous as they used
to be. But still we have several men who can
sit behind pair of jacks and calmly open the
pot, and put up hundred on that bare pair I
remember some of the boys in the Forty-eighth
Congress who were nervy players There was
Rankin, of Missouri, for instance. He would
sit at the table with old Angus Smith, of Wis
consin. and 10 Chandler, of Michigan two rail-
road attorneys having interests to look after in
the upper Michigan peninsula, night after night,
and he would win or lose with the same calm ex-
preston. Occasionally Horn would take hand,
but he was not much of player; he had FAM
lily dependent upon his congressional salary, and
would never bet very high Rankin will never
play very much more poker, poor fellow, he ia
fast falling away, and will surely cash in his
chips before the end of the session"
II suppose Tom-Bowen, of Colorado, is one Of
the best players in Congressl"
Eyes, Tom plays daring hand, and he never
winces. even when he has thousand up on two
have seen that hand played, too Old General
Bragg, of Wisconsin is another good one He
would rather sit in poker game than be Presi-
dent, believe. and he is generally winner,
too. Spriggs, of New York. is another who
never shows the white feather, not even when q
cad happens to get in the game and plays the
dead beat This occurred once. less than year
ago."
do the government officials play much"
"Not great deal; and when they do it is for
small stakes. Thoman lately a member of the
Civil-service Commission, played often; but un-
fortunately for him he had little judgm ent and
less money, and theta of these prime requisites
ruined him. Thoman not satisfied to get
into a game where the bets never ran higher
than $50, but he had to jump in with the big
fish. / saw him once sit down at table with
four or five Others any one of whom could lose
s., 900 without whimper. He could not stand
$500, and naturally was very much cramped
whenever he lost, which, by the way, was quito
too frequently. Poker playing in Washington IS
q science. If the rural districts knew to what
extent it is is carried on here during the winter
there would be commotion; as il is, the win
ners are happy. and the losers don't growl ont
loud
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
JOAQUIN MILLER.
His Personal Appearance and His Attempt
to Make a Hero of Vanderbilt.

His Personal Appearance and His Attempt
to Make Hero of Vanderbilt.
Speciai to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec 19.-If Joaquin Miller, the
picturesque writer who delights in the appellation
of 1.-THE Poet of the Sierras, is not wierd in his
appearance and mysterious in his habits, he is
nothing He went to tho Capitol, on Tuesday,
and ambled up to the reporters gallery in the
House. His hair was long and scraggly. as
usual. but he had cut off his long, dirty beard,
and wore only mustache, so that his almost
cleanly-shaven face made him unrecognizable.
Notwithstanding he was, as usual. clothed in
heavy, loose. Western garments His large
pantaloon legs tucked in the
tops of his boots, and on his head was very
broad black wool hat Over his arm was heavy
ulster overcoat. He looked like an ex-driver on
one Of the wagon roads on the frontier. AS he
staggered up to the door-keeper of the press
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
SOONER OR LATER.

Sooner or later the storms shall beat,
Over my slumbers from head to feet:
Sooner or later the winds will rave
In the long grass above my grave.
shall not heed them where | lie,
Nothing their sound shall signify;
Nothing the headstone's fret of rain;
Nothing to me the dark days pain.
Sooner or later the sun shall shiue
With tender warmth on that mound of
mine,
Sooner or later, in summer air,
Glover and violet, blossom there.
l shall not feel. in that deep laid rest,
The slanting light fall over my breast,
Nor even note in these hidden hours
The wind-blown breath of the tossing
flowers.
Sooner or later the stainless SHOWS
Shall add their hush to my mute IepOse /;
Sooner or later shall slant and shift,
And heap my bed with the dazzling drift
Chill though the frozen pail shall seem,
Its touch no colder can make the dream
That recks not the sweet and sacred
dread.
ShrOuding the city of the dead.
Sooner or later the bee shall come
And gil the noon with its golden hum;
Sooner or later, on half-pOised wing,
The birds warble about me ring
Ring and chirrup and whistle with glee.
Nothing his music means to me;
None of these beautiful things shall
know
How soundly their love sleeps below.
Sooner or later, far out in the night,
The stars shall over me wing their flight;
Sooner or later, the darkling dews
Catch their white sparks in their silent
moose.
Never ray shall part the gloom
That wraps me round in the kindly tomb;
Peace shall be perfect for lip and brow,
Sooner or later-Ob, why not now?
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
Wonderful.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch, Sept 18th, 1880.
"Very seldom do we read of an actual
case OF recovery, where hope had Alto
gether been lost, to parallel that which
was Monday investigated by Dispatch
reporter, who had heard in various quar-
tiers persons talking to their friends of
cure, seemingly little short of marvellous,
that had been performed. The plain facts
IN the case referred to, without exaggera-
ton, are these, as they were learned from
the mother of the young man, his pastor
and other persons well known in the COM
lnunity:
William Lincoln Curtis is the name
of the young man in question. He is now
employed at H. K. Porter & Co.'S loco
motive works in Pittsburgh, Pa. A year
ago he resided with his mother on Grant
street. About that time he went to bed
one evening with violent pain in his
shoulder, the result, he thought, of cold.
The next morning the shoulder was
greatly swollen, the pain was intense, and
aches were felt all through his system.
His case was speedily developed into a
violent form of chronic rheumatism,
among the first notable features of which
was the paralysis of his left arm.
HE gradually grew worse, and in few
months the elbow and knee joints and
both ankles became enormously enlarged.
In March last the cheek bones began to
enlarge, and upon his left side particu-
larly, spreading his face out of all resem-
blance to his former self. The pain in all
his joints became intense; fever, with its
deteriorating effects, was now added, and
he became rapidly reduced to the sembIance of
a skeleton, while vitality reached its lowest
possible condition, and his sufferings were of
such an indiScribable character that those who
most loved him sometimes thought it would be
better if he was called away At this time
physicians well known in Pittsburgh informed
his parents that they could give no hopes of
recovery.
The young man finally commenced taking
that wonderful medicine, PERUNA. In two
weeks quite change for the better, was per-
ceptlble In six weeks all the enlargement had
been reduced completely, while in spirits and
strength the patient was quite : well as he had
ever been in his life. Nearly three weeks ago
he resumed work as a machinist at his old place,
able TO perform as much labor as everin his life.
The mother of Willie Curtis, in stating all
these facts, said Indeed, 1 can not look upon
the cure much less than as miracle / do not
hesitate in sounding the praise of PERUNA and
In recommending it to all my friends.'r
The pastor of the church where the Young
man attended Sabbath school was visited, and
he readily confirmed the facts of the deformed
ZONES, the emaciated condition from disease,
and of the doctors having given him up. He
was greatly surprised at his improved condition.
Said he, d If he had not spoken, would not
have known him.o
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

THE fan had curious origin, accord
ing to the subjoined story: One evening
when the beautiful Kau 81, daughter of
powerful Chinese mandarin, was as
sisting at the grand feast of lanterns,
she was SO overcome by the heat that
she was obliged to take off her mask.
But to expose her face to the eyes of the
profane and vulgar was a serious offense
against the law, SO, holding the mask as
closely as possible to her features, she
rapidly iuttered it to give herself air,
and the rapidity of the movement still
concealed her. The other ladies present,
witnessing this hardy but charming in
novation, initiated it, and at once 10000
hands were huttering 10000 masks.
Thus the fan was evolved and took the
place of the mask.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
"a PAINFUL SURPRISE. /"
Civil Service Reformers Demand
Higgins Removal.

BALTIMORE, Md, March 1.-THE Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Civil Service
Reform Association of Maryland adopt
ed a resolution tonight saying: "The Sc
lection of Eugene Higgins for the respon-
sible position of Appointment Clerk in
the Treasury Department has been a
painful surprise to this association, and
to all friends of honest government in
the State of Maryland and is explicable
only on the supposition that the Secretary
of the Treasury was ignorant of the
character and antecedents of the person
chosen; that the Civil Service Reform
Association of Maryland urgently sug-
gests his immediate removal therefrom,
showing as cause for such action that
his reputation in this community is not
that of a man of integrity and honor"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

IT is reported by those who are in a
position to know, that Samuel j. Tilden
is failing very fast. He retains his full
mental vigor. but his physical strength
is well nigh exhausted, and he will prob
ably never leave Greystone alive, though
he still has faith that he will regain bis
vitality. He has, however. resigned the
directorship in several stock companies
in which he is interested, and relin+
quished other business responsibilities
on account of inability to attend to
them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

The man who had the contract for
cutting down the woods around the
Tunker church on the Antietam battle
field says the work was exceedingly dan
gerous. The saw was broken by strik-
ing into fragment of shell. In another
tree it cut through an iron grape shot,
leaving a polished surface to the missile.
Many leaden bullets, which offered but
little obstruction, were revealed. During
the course of the summer over two
pounds of shell and canister and as much
more of leaden bullets were taken out of
the lumber.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
Sheriff Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
John NJ. Evans
VS.
William B. Kern, ct al.


William B. Kern, ct al.
| EURSUANT to an order of sale in the
Il above entitled case, issued and to me
directed, from the court of common pleas of
Belmont county, Ohio, will offer at public
sale, upon the premises, on
Monday, April 9Th, 1885,
At 8 O'Clock a. m, the following described
real estate, to wit
Situate in thu township of Pesse, county of
Belmont and state of Ohio, and known as q
certain parcel of ground in fractional sections
81 and %, township 3, range 2, the same be-
| ing part of out lot number 19, in the town of
Bridgeport, Ohio, bounded and described as
follows; Beginning at the northeast corner of
lot number SO in said town; thence south 60"
30 west 8. II chains magnetic course to the
west line of section %; thence on section line
south 90 AZ west 8 chains TO a point in the
middle of Wheeling creek: thence down said
creek north5Se east 5. SO chains to point in the
creek; thence north 10" As west 4. 20 chains
10 stake; thence north $50 35' east 80 100
chains to the southeast corner of let number
SO in the town of Bridgeport; thence north
go 25' west 1. 81 chains to the place of begin>
ming, containing 2. SO acres.
The above premises will be offered as a
whole and in two parcels, and will be sold as
shall bring the most money.
Appraised at $4,000.
Terms-Cash.
LEROY C. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
Galleher & Woodbridge, Plff's Atty. 5>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

PAwNINe HER BoY's CLOTHES FOR MEDI-
oINR.-A poor woman in Wales, whose boy
had been very i'll for several years, had ex>
pended all her means for medicine; at last
the doctors gave him up and said he must die;
be suffered so terribly with rheumatism that
he could not be moved one day some one
told her about the Mount Lebanon Shakers
the evidence Of the curative powers OF their
Extracts of Roots was so convincing that she
pawned the poor boys clothes to buy a bottle
of the remeday (Siegels Syrup, but now she
feels proud that she did so, for It was the
means of curing her son; Shakers say that was
the result of indigestion, and that the medl>
cine cured the dyspepsia, and that the rheu-
matism was only a symptom Of the real dls-
ease. For coughs the Shaker Tar Capsules
are strongly recommended
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

The leaders of the Hooking Valley
strike, which caused so much misery
crime, and bitterness, have at last for
mally announced their defeat, and the
contest is officially" ended. For all prac-
tical purposes it was over long ago. Ohio
has seldom witnessed SO demoralizing
and ruinous a struggle as this Hooking
Valley war between labor and capital.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

So 1T seems that the appointment of
Mr.. Miller, as Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue, was after all reward for pot
litical services. Even the journals which
profess to have reform on the brain ac
knowledge this; they report his promi+
nence for years in West Virginia politics,
note that he has been Auditor of the
State and took very active Fart IN the
election of Governor last year; and the
New York Times says "his friends credit
him with large share of the practical
work which resulted in Democratic sue
cess. For this zeal in behalf of the party.
they say. his success for Commissioner
of Internal Revenue is no more than a
just reward" Then this is to be regard
ed as another evidence of the sort of re-
form which Mr.. Cleveland is to give us.
That Mr., Miller has any special qualifi
cations FL the position of Commissioner
no one pretends. From many other men
equally fit, he was chosen as a reward
for political services. But that is the
old spolls system, against which the pre-
tended reformers have clamored contin-
ually for years, and which they have
been assuring us would be put forever
out of the way by President Cleveland.
IN. Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

COMMISSIONER EVANS, or ex-Commis-
sioner Evans, rather, is at a loss to IN
derstand how mis- resignation could be
accepted before he had resigned. The
unsophisticated Kentuckian should know
that Mr.. Cleveland simply resigned for
him, and thus saved him any trouble in
the matter, says The Pittsburgh Com
mercial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
Snlendid Hnnnrs.

The public should note the fact that the
only proprietary medicine on earth that ever
received the supreme award of gold medal OF
the great international words fairs, is st.
Jacobs Oil. After the most thorough and
practical tests, in hospital and elsewhere, it
has universally triumphed over all oompeti-
tors, and been proclaimed by judges and
jurors, including eminent physicians, to be
the best pain curing remedy In existence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND sent to the
Senate on Monday the name Of ex-Aa+
ditor. of State of West Virginia, Jos. II.
Miller, for Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. Mr.. Miller has held local and
State offices of various kinds since 1869.
His nomination is defeat of the Car
isle interest. who were pressing Com
gresham Phil. Thompson, of Kentucky.
for the place. Mr.. Randall was the es>
pecisl champion of Miller and won-
The appointment pleases the denizsns
Of hs little Mosses.R State, whera
there is more politics to the square inch
than in any other commonwealth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

In some South American countries il
is customary for those persons attending
the funeral of any prominent citizen to
sign testimonial to the worth of the
deceased, or pass series of resolutions
setting forth bis merits and distinguished
traits. These tributes are placed in the
coffin in order that, in case the remains
should ever be disinterred. future gener-
ations would know the character of him
whose bones they were handling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
whose bones they were handling.

REFERRING to the report that Cover
nor Hoadly wants to be United States
Minister to Berlin, because he can speak
German" the Philadelphia Press pro-
tests that the Governors accomplish.
ment is net sufficient. 1t says "the Ger
man idiom which Hoadly uses is familiar
enough ahnntz BREWING
Cincinnati and Hamilton county, but at
Berlin it would be instantly taken for a
mixture of Sioux slang and Ohio pro
family"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

THERE are 51,13S postofiices, and for
each office there is an average of FIVE
Democratic applicants. Giving to each
applicant an average of ten supporters
only, Mr.. Cleveland, by simple arith
metical calculation, may see that he will
mortally offend about 100000 Demo,
Gratis, on the question of postoffices alone,
should he persist in enforcing his civil
service views.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
Published Every Thursday
Belmont County omclaI Director.

Common Pleas Judge-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Isaac 81. CASTOR.
Clerk OF Courts-Wm. B. Cash.
Sherif-Leroy G. Sedwick.
Auditor-R. X. Barrett.
Treasurer-EdWard L. Feeley.
Prosecuting Attorney-N. K. Keunon.
Recorder-W. s. Hobbs.
Commissioners-Owen Mehan, Morris Cope,
VIM. j. Berry.
Surveyor-John II. Mitchell
CorOner-P. o. Criswell.
lnfrmary Directors-Joseph Bailey, James
B. Ritchey, John Sidebottom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

THE remark was made at the White
House, the other day, by one of the Pres
ident's relatives. that Mr. Cleveland will
be married to a Buffalo lady before the
close of the year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

RUMOR has it that Senator Payne has
sat down very bard on Mr.. John Nc
Lean because the latter sought to die
tate certain important appointments in
Ohio. The Senator should have let the
job to President Cleveland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

The New York Sun, which was par
tally eclipsed during the recent CAM
paign by the Butler moon, is now casting
its most direct and genial rays on Presi-
dent Cleveland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
Church Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
Il Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, IL; evening
service, 2. Sabbath School, 500 a. m. Young
mems prayer meeting: Tuesday p.m.; gen.
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday z p.n,
Strangers welcome to all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1H1Rev. w. II. Haskell, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II Am; pm. Sabbath School:
2:3O pm. Young mems meeting: Friday z
?. m; general prayer meeting: Thursday I'm.
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
~ Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School 10 am. Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday SPIN.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday of
each month, pm Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings. First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, pm Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
Iss45-BeImout County, Ohio.

Sd Saturday Of Jan 81 S5G Olairsville.
I'd Saturday of Feb at Bridgeport
LIST Saturday of Mar at st Clairsyille.
4th Saturday of Mar al Barnesville.
Sd Saturday of April ~ Bellaire.
Sd Saturday of May at st Clairsville-
Sd Saturday of June at st Clairsville.
Barnesville at close OF Institute.
Examinations begin ct o'clock q. m.
Testimonials of character are required 4
applicant is not known 10 the Board
Certificates will not be antedated nor exN
tended.
Tests in the higher branches will be given
at close of Institute ONLY
Certificates Will be dated and issued by the
Board In adjourned session on Saturday fol-
owing each examination.
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES.
irst-class Is years. certificate Is granted
higher branches, with no grade below 20, pro-
vided applicant has bad i've years experience
in teaching.
A second~class "A years. certificate is grant,
ed upon an average OF 80 per cent, incinding
three higher branches with no grade below 70,
provided applicant has had four years expert
ence in teaching.
third>class Is years. certificate is granted
upon an average Of IS per cent. Including
three higher branches with no grade below s.
provided applicant has had three years exper-
1ence in teaching.
A fourth-class q years. certificate is granted
upon an average of70 per cent, Win no grade
below 90, provided applicant has had TWO
years experience Ia teaching.
A nfth-class Il year. certificate Is granted
upon sp average OF IS per cent, with no grade
below IS.
R. ALEXANDER.
A. A. CLARK Board OF Ex.
ia. HENDERSON,
9~6Iy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

By the use os Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
the haggard appearance of the cuurtensnce
and sallowness of dyspeptics are supplsnted
by healthiersfook, and as the food is assim-
ilsted, the body acquires substance
Appetite is. restored and the nervous
system refreshed with much needed
through the use of this medi-
cine, which is also beneficial to persons of a
rheumatic tendency, and an inestimable pres
ventative of fever and ague. For sale by all
druggists and dealers generally.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

LEROY C. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
Galleher & Woodbridge, Plff's Atty. 5>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-26

WASHINGTON, D. G. March 17-Eugene
Higgins, the new Appointment Clerk, is
the topic of much discussion in official
circles at present,and the most outspoken
disgust greets the selection made by the
Administration at Senator Germans re-
quest.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-24

Special TO the Gazette.
RIcHLAND, Tex, Dec. 23.-Gcorge Ey-
ans and Aaron Johnson, two ex-conyicts,
were arrested near Walkers Station in
this couny for stealing trunk and $40,
upon the affidavit OF Henry Evans ON last
Wednesday, After the arrest four other
ox-convicts pounced upon one Jackson,
who gave Information OF the arrest, beat
him nearly 10 death, hanged him to limb
three times and then left him more dead
than alive. The back of the unfortunate
man Is almost raw from the beating. Per-
haps this Is the forerunner OF establishing
convict farm in this county. The per-
petrators are in jail.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-24
TUE AzETTE FORT WORTH TEXAS THURSDAY DECEMBER "a

The groom is most estimable gentle
man, OF high social and business stand
ing, and the bride lady who for several
years resided at Fort Worth, where she
has many friends.
James Ogas, Mexican, and PAROLE
Bethurum, an Indian squaw, appeared
before County Judge Bower to-day, and
handing him license, asked him TO marry
them. The Judge tied the knot with his
accustomed neatness and dispatch, but
he waived the privilege OF kissing the
bride.
Mrs. Frank r. Barnes OF Dallas left for
Greenyille last night 10 spend the holidays
with her uncle, Rev. Il. w. Priest.