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The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

The American fisherman has been taught
by bitter experience to view with alarm any
movement looking to an arrangement with
the British government in regard to the fish
cries. All arrangements of the sort have
been largely to the advantage of the Cana
dams and detrimental to our own fishermen
The British have always succeeded in over
reaching US. They have given little
and got much. Under the treaty of
Washington we surrendered our markets to
the Canadian fishermen for the privilege of
fishing along the shore-a privilege which ex-
perience has shown to be almost worthless
That arrangement has now been terminated
though the British government has Temporal
rily accorded us the privilege of the shore
fisheries. During the coming session I'M
doubleday movement will be inaugurated
to make some new arrangement with the
Dominion. Indeed, it is asserted that the
President will recommend the appointment
of commissioners with view to that end.
There isno doubt that the Dominion govern
ment is laboring to secure the re-opening Of
our markets to Canadian fish, and the pros
pect is that it can rely upon the free trade
congressman for assistance. The fishermen
therefore have reason to fear renewal of
the arrangement that has just expired, and
which, had it continued much longer, would
have driven them out of business; and their
organized movement to defeat it is perfectly
justifable. AS long as our other industries
are protected certainly the fishing industry
should not be ignored
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

The campaign against King Theebaw was
short and decisive. His capital and himself
are now in the hands of the British and his
bloody reign is over It's good thing for
civilization in general, and especially good
for Theebaw's subjects, who will no longer
live in perpetual fear of having their heads
cut off to crafty the kings whims or to ap-
pease his wrath.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

There is trouble ahead in the Soudan. The
mantle Of Ell Mahdi has fallen on Khalifa
Abdulla Ell Toasha, and he is reported to be
marching with large army, which is being
recruited from the Arab tribes along the
route, upon Lower Egypt. Perhaps the
Tories may yet have chance to show how
much better they can manage a campaign in
Egypt than Mr. Gladstone.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

Congressman Andrew jackson Warner who
is the proprietor of the silver bill that bears
his name, expresses the opinion that it will
be impossible to repeal the Bland act with
out substituting for it some such measure as
he has devised. 1t is very much to be feared
that Mr.. Warner is right. The silver senti-
ment is still strong in the West and South,
though it has been somewhat modified and
now is mild lunacy instead of stark madness.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

The Democratic Vicksburg Herald wishes
to keep it before the country that the South
was only theoretically in the Union from 1865
to 1885 and came practically into the Union
when Cleveland took his seat.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

Iceland is trying to secure larger share of
self government. In 1874 the constitution
was wrested from Denmark and the island
ers secured legislative assembly of their
own; but as the Danish King dominates
eight members of theupper branch and exer
cises an absolute veto power the people have
never been satisfied. 1t is to be hoped that
the Icelanders will work up enough heat in
the discussion to change the climatic condi-
tions of the island
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

The counties are not going Toryward with
such a rush as the first reports seemed to in
dictate. Indeed, on the whole, the Liberals
appear to be gaining ground. There ishardly
probability, however, of either party's hay
ing majority over the opposite party with
out the assistance of Mr. Parnell.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

Mark Harden, who was the messenger of
the Garcelen council and assisted in the
count out to the extent Of his ability, which
is not distinguished, has now been appointed
special agent of the Treasury department,
the result no doubt of the potent influence of
Bro. Pillsbury.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

Mr.. Thoman. late of the Civil Service Com
mission, lectured on reform at his home in
Youngstown the other night to an audience of
less than 100 persons. Mr.. Thoman evidently
does not live in reform neighborhood.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The name and address of the writer are
all cases indispensable, notnecessarily for pub
LEGATION but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

The New York Times thinks, in view of
the claim to Maine that the French-Cana-
dams have just set up, physicians armed
with fresh vaccine virus should be stationed
along the boundary without delay. That
precaution was taken some time ago.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

A new daily paper in Cincinnati called
The Earth ought to have large circulation
in Ohio. That's whatmost of the Democrats
out there want
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

In the enforced seclusion of Sing Sing
Wards loquacity increases. 1t is well, how
ever, to keep him talking as much as posi-
BILE. The people may hear something to
their advantage, although it may be at the
expense of certain individuals. Ward knows
II all
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

The reporter to whom was entrusted the
work Of furnishing the country with an
account of Vice President Hendricks's
funeral has done his work with great
thorouphness
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02
ALL PRICES! ALL KINDS!

A good Hair Cloth Parlor Suit for $780, and
Crushed Plush and Silk Plush Parlor Suits up to
Don't pay long prices when you can get just as good
as can be made, and save from $500 to $500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

Georgia Prohibition may yet prove ter
ror to the political solidity Of the South.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

Several colored clergyman of Charleston,
S. c., taking up the line of argument of the
Charleston News and Courier, preached a re-
cent Sunday on the wrongs of the colored
race, and have since issued long address
demanding of the whites a more equal and
just treatment. The News and Courier of
course doesn't take kindly to this new turn
OF rnins9-end- lis somewhat indignant that
anyone should take in earnest what it only
said in fun, and at time when there was no
election near at hand. However, the News
and Courier aside, this address is an eneour-
aging sign and is significant of the growth of
intelligence and courage among the colored
people in the South. More of the same
sort coupled with sufficient amount of de-
termination and the Solid South can be brok-
on
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02
AND OTHERS ALL IN STOCK.

This is no half way business, but an actual gen
uine mark down for 8 days. If you want Parlor
Stove don't fail to come and see this line. Leave
your orders early in the week. Bring measure with
you when you can, and in measuring be careful to
get the height from the floor to the bottom of the
hole in the wall.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02
HOW GAM WE DO 1T?

Easy enough. We manufacture our Parlor Fur
niture, thereby saving you the profit between the
manufacturer and the distributor, in other words
putting you on basis with the distributor or re-
taller. Come and see the goods, select your COW
erings, and have suite made to order that will
suit you in every particular, or money refunded.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02

Positively the largest stock in New England,
and two car loads to arrive this week. All the
ware, pipe and zinc. Apicture, and stove set up at
the above prices, Ask the salesman who waits on
you to show you our stock in the basement all set
up. Buy big Range and have it set up this day
with a big oven it, so you can cook big Turkey
for THANKSGIVING
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02
RANG E:S.

Ranges with plain base, Ranges with cabinet
base Ranges with hot closet and reservoir, Ranges
with low closet, high closet and Reservoir.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02
ParIor Furniture.

Hair Cloth Parior Suits,
Ramie Parior Suits,
Petit Point ParIor Suits,
Mohair Plush Parlor Suits,
Silk Plush Parlor Suits.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-02
Benefit Of Thatcher Post G. A. R.
and Thatcher Relief Corps
Charity Fund.
ENGAGEMENT OF BRYANT AND DIAMONDS
Merry-Makers :!

FRIDAY, DEC. 4fh - Wonderful Wire AS
cension from the top of City Hall by the American
BlOndn. Grand display ofiireworks at $50.
Music by Chambers Band.
The following are a part Of the attractions dur
ing the week:
SATURDAY MATINEE Grand Baby
Show. 2 prizes each forhandsomest single babies,
twins and triplets.
SATURDAY EVENING An elegant set
of Furs TO the handsomest Miss under 10 years of
age.
MONDAY, DEC. 7Gh - Crazy Quilt Exhibit
ton; list and I'd prizes.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9Ih-Great Pug Dog
and Cat Show; LIST and I'd prizes for each.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10th = Magnificent
present to the HandsOmest Lady in Portland, and
a fine prize to the HOmelieSt Man-to be voted for
N. r.. All entries for prizes must be made at
the hall before - m on the day the prizes are to
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05
THE VETERANS MUST GO.
The Democrats Make an Adverse Re
port on the Bill to Prohibit the Re
mOvaI of Union Soldiers from Office.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31-Representa,
tive Mutchler. chairman of the House
Committee on Reform in the Civil Ser.
vice, has been instructed by his commit
Tee to make an adverse report on the bill
to prohibit the removal of any honora
oy discharged Union soldier. sailor oI
marine, or widow or dependent relative
of any deceased Union soldier. sailor, oI
marine, from any office in the civil ser.
vice of the United States, except fol
specified causes.
The committee in its report says: "The
oill gUes further in its control of power
for removal from Office than the origina
tenure of office act, in that the power fol
removal in Cases restricted by the bil
could not be exercised even jointly by
the President and the Senate. believing
that he power for removal from office
wisely exercised. is necessary to enable
the Executive to fulfil his constitutional
duty of administering the laws, your
cOmmlttee.are of the opinion thai any
| egislation which so restricts that power
|
SOould the Executive abuss the power u1
removal or use it for unworthy purposes
The remedy is with the people, or with
the House and Senate by Impeachment
But should the legislative branch, by re
strictions upon appointments and reno
walls, so bind the hands of the Executive
to see that the laws be faithfully execu.
ted would be seriously inpaded; for in
such case the administration of laws
might fall into the hands of subordinates
for whose appointments the Executive
was in no way responsible, and who
might have become unworthy or ineffi>
cient wilhelm office Under the provisions
of the bill a Secretary of State whose
ideas of foreign policy might be totally
opposite to those of the Executive must
be retained by him, and this though The
Senate should concur in the prOpriety OF
appointing another in his place. Under
the existing statutes preference in ap-
pOintment is given to many of this class
of persons named in the bill, and the
purpose of these statutes would, if liber-
ally construed, be carried out by retain
ing such persons in office when their
general fitness was apparent, or when
the proper objects of the Executive
could best be carried out by so doing.
But to provide that the Executive should
retain in Office any person when be may
think that some other person is better
fitted to administer the trust is, in our
opinion, unwise and unconstitutional.
Public Office must be regarded rs trust
and not as mere reward for past SER
vices, however meritorious, and present
usefulness should be the test in the in
cumbent. Yohr committee report the
bill back adversely and recommend that
it do not pass"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05

JEREMIAH O'DoNovAN Rosa, the
Irish agitator. was shot on Chambers
street. New York, Monday afternoon, by
a young English woman named Yseuit
Dudley She made desperate attempt
to kill him, firing five shots at him, only
one of which, however, took effect. He
is not dangerously wounded.
The Tribune in referring to the shootr
ing says: There are several views which
it is possible TO take of the shooting. In
credulous people will be apt to see in it
an effort oD the agitator's part to ad-
vertise himself and his paper. Others
will suspect that it is the result of rela
tions having nothing TO do with dyns-
mite, politics or the freedom of Ireland !;
while RUssa and his friends assert posi-
lively that he is the victim of English
hate. The story the wounded man tells.
of course, sus aims this las view. The
woman says quietly that she shot him
because he is O'DOHovan Rosa" Thaj
might mean several things. Moreover,
she is calm as AN oyster; and if she real
ly wanted to kill him she ought to have
been able to do more than wound him
slightly in the conrse of five shots at
close quarters. But in no case is there
likely to be much sympathy for the VIC
tim. He has been preaching doctrines
of assassination for years, and il is cer-
tainly not surprising. however much the
friends of law and order may regret it,
that some one should take him at his
word
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05

MANY newspaper Offices consider the
B. & o. Red Book an indispensable pub
lication election times, and in not few
Of them the different editions are pre>
served and form part of the political liz
brary of the editorial rooms. This is
the highest compliment that could be
paid an advertising medium, for such
the Red Book is, and in this it differs
from the twenty-fye-cents to dollar
text books only that it is given away,
with unobtrusive references to its own
line. while the others are filled with eve
body's advertisement asd sold for a
DIice. The special edition of the Red
Book, based upon the recent election, is
just out, and a capital publication PaDg-
norm has madeit. An old newspaper man
himself, he knows what the politician,
the statesmen, and the political prophet
want. and presents the figures so that
they can be comprehended at a glance.
like all other editions of the series,
hose wishing copy have but to
send address and stamp to G. K. Lord,
Baltimore. Considerable information is
included in the book relative to the in-
luguratiOn ceremonies, and it is worth
much TO those who intend going to
Washington in March.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05
FAIEPOnyg.

The singing at this place, under the
supervision of Prof. Jackson. OF Free
pGt. will close this week. Nj. Jackson
has won many friends during his STAY
among US.
Miss Mary Rusk, who has been on the
sick list for some time, is. now GONZALES.
eest.
The literary 5, ciely held at the Hutch
isen school house on every uesudy eve
ming. Is still III iouriSuing condition
with NJ. I Rusk. Pr sideGj, ahd Mis-.
Lizzie Hutchinson, Secretary, Miss Nj
ner Gray and c. ". Mcpherson. Re
viewers. They debat- he following
'questiOh this week: Res Ived, rhdl
teachers exercise greater inhgence
than parents. in forming tse character
of tbe young"
Ssme of oar best young men attended
the LSceum at SGepHefd-ivWn, eu ldsl
Friday night, ana report 4ora .imr.
OF-1Z
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05
The independence Bell.

The following history of the famous
Did Liberty Bell. which was taken Il
New Orleans few days since, anC
which will be on exhibit at the World,
Cotton ExhibtioH, until May, may noi
Oe amlsS al tDis time:
The Bell hanging 10 the steeple Of
the Old State House in in Chestnut st.
Philadelphia, which is rung on special
occasions, is the one assembled the peo
pie together to hear the Declaration OF
Independence read ever one hundred
years ago. The metal Of which this bell
is composed was imported in the year
1852, in the shape of another bell, which
having become injured by an accident
at the trial ringing after its arrival, il
became necessary to have it recast
Whether the remarkable inscription was
upon it or was not, upon the original
bell, we have no means of ascertaining
but Watson, i'll his Annals of Philadel'
phia, expresses the opinion that we are
Indebted for it to Isaac Norris, Esq, al
that time Speaker of the Colonial As
sembly, under whose direction the bell
was recast. This supposition is possibly
correct, for it is hardly possible that the
assembly which ordered the bell from
England, would have encountered the
risk of being suspected of the rebelliOus
intentions which might have been in.
ferred from its terms. The inscription
was copied from the 25th chapter of LIE.
viticus verse 10 in these words:
PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT
ALL THE LAND, UNTO ALL THE INIIABI.
TANTs THEREOF"
This prophetic command was literally
obeyed by the bell on the 4th of July
i7T6, and as it was the first bell in the
United States that spoke treason, it was
thought proper to remove it from Phila
delphia, for safe keeping in 1777. when
the British were about to visit Philadel>
phia, although its weight was 2Os0."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05
Neignborhood Notes.

Tuscarawss miners went out on 4
strike Monday, against "a proposed re-
duction.
Charles Button. of a respectable Salem
family, was caught in the act of bur-
glarizing safe at that place, few
nights ago.
Five members of the ia mily of Fred
erick Webber, of Lewisville, Monroe
county, died from diphtherla within
thirty days.
LOrain, on the c., L. & W. road, has
just completed water works at cost Of
$38, 1923.
Salineville, Columbiana county. comes
to the front with a postmaster, ). G
Dallas, who has been arrested because
his funds are short.
Timothy Kelly, for burglary, was taken
to the penitentiary from SJeubenville
last week, and will remain one year.
An entertainment at the roller rink ia
Steubenville last week, benefit of the
poor, netted $500.
Over $500 was raised at supper in
SteubenvilIe Friday, for the benefit OF
the Presbyterian church, which WAS so
badly damaged by the recent storm.
On Sunday of last week. the wife of
Rev. stephen Lawrence, of the A. NJ E.
church, died al Cadiz, aged 20 years.
NewcOmerstOwn is to have bee hive
and cigar box factory, with a capital
stock of $SOOoO
A man went to Kennonsburg, Guern
sey county, to start saloon, but found
he could not buy nail or any article in
the town. They don't want saloon.
New Athens is growing about their
star routes bringing mail too late.
The next fair If the Cald well Associ
ation will be held SepLember.9, 10 and
IL. 1885
About 100 new oil wells are being
opened in the Mackshurg. Noble county,
oil field. There is now stored at Eliza
$4,000 barrels.
The farmers in the neighberhood of
Quaker City are making dc i've prepare
tions 10 make the coming Institute al
ti,at place sucreSs
The saloon men OF Guernsey county
nccurisd he time ~ common pleas last
week-$50 and costs seemed To b. the
lnN'liff- AA% HiNH-
fhe Cambridge gymnasium associa>
,ion IS to ue Incorporated
AHO' her u p congre CATION is being
Organized a. Ctmhrid e.
A writer from w tStinG'O1. Guernsey
cOuut,. SAYS NUMBER If shepp in thAt
neighboI hond had their te-t and legs
frozen dIring the. regent cold snap.
A. j. Warner has oeen appointed Re-
ceiver Of the Duck Creek RAILROAD
Washington County Farmers Insti-
tu'e will he held at Marietta on february
IS and 10.
Quaker City's ghost is ten-footer.
He climbs trees, secrets himself in coal
houses, in sewers, and even looks in the
bed room windows of the young ladies.
Why don't you capture it and sell it to
Barpump |
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05
GU5EkAE&.

Manufacturing cual ashes has been
the principal Occupdfou ut,tAe p-rp.e IN
the rural districts Guiing tue past few
weeks. Fue wIhter uas oern unusuall,
severe on The la oring class.
One of our neigubors, last fall, pre-
diced sOuLherB climate tor this re
eion during the winter; be was sure the
first three days of December ruled the
winter. We feel assured that he is low
fully convinced that he was mistaken.
Mr.. VIM. A. Sharon, of near Farming
ton, has lost several head OF cattle the
past week, FROM u lung disease, which
resembles plrurO-pneumonia
The farmers will be busy when the
weather lets up trying TO ascertain
the position their fences used to occu
py; The windy weather has strewn them
around very promiscuously.
TDe wheat crop looks somewhat the
worse for the open freezing weather
during the past few weeks, and some of
The farmers have already commenced to
grumble about theirs being all killed
We surmise the crop is not severely in>
jured.
Kidds coal works have been shun
down for almost three months; they
have been making numerous repairs it
aud about tie bank; they expect to
commence operation soon again.
Mr.. John Denham has been shipping
coal during the past mouth, but has
now shut down; the freight is so high
that it does net Justify bim to keep the
works IL operation.
Wheeling creek is the Rural rink" at
present. for those that wish te practice
for the coming 'cr Ze.' We predict a
rink for our township III the near fu-
ture.
There is "a good location at Kidd's for
some enteTprisiDg frm to build mill; a
mill that will manufacture good -four is
greatly needed in this community.
Mr.. Charles Toland, teacher of the
new school at Maynard, is meeting with
good success; he has ne good will OF all
his scholars, and Is mucn respeci ed.
Mr.. JobB Major has been confined to
his room all winter with lung disease,
and his health is not improving.
Mrs Mary Miller, WI If GeU. Miller.
jr.. uied at her nome, al PleasaDl Grove,
d. tue z51a ul,, aged % years; tTrT tWIn
ouyS died few days pleVIous. AID they
were all three laid To rest IN lhe same
grave. at the old Quaker gravey rd. at
II rIisville. COUNTRY COUSIN
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05

a COPY of The Tribune Almanac for
1885, which is just out, has been receiv-
ed by this Office. The Tribune Almanac
was one of the hobbies of Mr.. Greeley;
and it became under him, what it has
been ever since-an accepted authority
in regard to the general election returns
and the important statistics of the coun-
try. The number for 1885 contains
complete and carefully prepared tables.
showing in great detail the vote of the
country for President in 1894. An ef-
fort has been made to compile an abso-
lurely correct statement of the result.
The list of the new Congress will be
consulted with interest, as will also the
official statement of the new postage
rates, and the statistics of the operation
of the new Tariff law. The general in
formation of The Almanac is, as usual,
presented In great vaaiety; and as 4
handy bo K of easy reference. it is a
work which every thinking citizen
ought TO have. and to which he will find
himself referring hundreds of times a.
gear. Price, 30 cents copy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-02-05

REPRESENTATIVE HILLEs has intro
duced in the Legislature bill to amend
section 325S of the revised statutes OF
Ohio, relative to the liability of stock
holders of corporations. so as to read as
follows:
The stockholders of a corporation
wbicE may be hereafter formed, anC
such Stockholders as ale now liabie uu.
der former statutes. shall be- deemed auo
held liable, in addition TO their stock, il
an amout equal to The stock by them
subscribed or otherwise acquired, to the
creditors of the corporation, TO secure
the payment of the debS ana liabilities
of the corporation; provided, that nc
stockholder shall be deemed or held liza
Dle to pay any portion of any other
stockholders liability.
The objects sought by the bill are
commendable. We know of no reason
why members of an incorporated com
psny should be held to pay double the
amount they agree to pay, when they
subscribe to the stock of company.