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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

HERE is another sppointen with an
unenvrable record. Andrew F. Way, of
Tolono, ILL.,, who was appointed Consul
to Stettin, Germany, on Monday of last
week, was indicted by the Champaign
county grand jury only a month ago, on
eleven counts, for illegal liquor selling
In sending Mr.. Way to Germany, the
Administration is evidently following
the advice of the New York Sun to
Turn the rascal out'-Of the country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06
APRIL CROP REPORT.
Condition of Wheat and Other Cereals,
Fruit and Live Stock in Ohio.

Tie April crop report of the state
board of agriculture, based on returns
from 9S5 township correspondents
mailed to the board since April 10, gives
the following estimates; comparisons,
unless otherwise stated ARE with seven
years full average:
Wheat-Area, l0l per cent; condition,
81; average date of seeding, September
%; per cent. of whole area sown with
drill 81, broadcast I3; condition of the
drilled 90, OF tie broadcast 10; damage
by HeSsian fly, oil; number of weeks
wheat was protected by snow (average) D.
Rye-Area 81. condition 92.
Rarley-Area IS, condition 80.
Peaches-Per cent. of fruit buds kill
ed, 64
Condition of Live Stock-Horses 9S,
cattle 95, sheep 90. swine 95. Losses
from disease, dogs and accident: Horses
.O1, sheep A. swine .O3. Live stock gen.
orally healthy and in good condition, ex-
cept that hog cholera among swine, and
paper skin and general bad condition
of sheep, are reported in few counties.
Wheat is best this year ia the south
half of the state, where it was almost an
entire failure last year. The condition
of wheat for the whole state June. 1885,
was 81 per cent. now. So far as report
ed other fruits beside peaches thus far
show good prospects.
w CuaMpEpT
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

The great heads at Washington are
having hard work to try to interpret
the Payne report. The claim of Senator
Payne that the report falls because he
was not sent for, amounts to nothing.
The senator personally was not found
to have had any part in the bribery, di
rectly or indirectly. Still the Cowgirl
committee holds that his election was
secured by bribery and presented to him.
and this would invalidate his seat as
much as if the senator bad been on the
ground like PeDdleton and Ward, giving
personal attention to his canvass. 1t is
not question as to who did the bribery,
but as to whether there was bribery in
the transaction. That is the thirg that
title. And there is not an
Informed man in Ohio who has any doubt
in the premises. The point that the SEN
ator raised in his speech did not touch
the merits of the case Let him or any
enc else state why Col. Oliver Payne,
Hon. David r. Paige. Mr.. John Hunt
ington and others kept themselves all
winter out of the reach of the inVesti-
eating committee, and then the gates
will not be ajar.-O. S. Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

Steel rail manufacturers report an improved
demand at better prices. The window-glass
manufacturers make the same encouraging re-
mort
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West to Alliance and Chicarn.

All trains daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Cbeleland for Wheeling at 20
q IN 10 p IN, arriving at IS p III and so pm.
+. A. FORD,
Gen. Pass and Ticket Ag't, Pittsburgh Pa.
JAMES MCCREA,
General Manager, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

-Parker's Tonic kept in home is a senti'
mel to keep sickness out; used dscreetly, il
keeps the blood pure and the stomach, liver
and kidneys in working order; coughs and
colds vsnish before it; it builds up the health;
no wise mother will be without it, 41-3t
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Columbus, O., April 20, 1856.

The most inexcusable and cowardly
murder of the strike in the Southwest
was perpetrated early one morning last
week, Just outside of Kansas City. Rails
had been loosened on a curve of the
Missouri Pacific Road, by pulling the
spikes from the ties aud removing the
fishplates, and the result was that an en-
gine and four freight cars were hurled
down bank and the fireman and brake
man killed. the engineer being badly
hurt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

Sleeping cars on all through trains between
Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh h,
Wheeling, Columbus and Cincinnati.
O. K LORD, W. E, REPPERT,
Gen'l Pass. Ag't. Div. Pass. Agt.
Baltimore. Md. Columbus, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

Clipped from Canada Presbyterian, un>
der signature of c. Blackett Robinson, pro-
prietor: | was cured of Oft-recurring bilious
headaches by Burdock Blood Bitters.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

Time table for east and west corrected to
Nov. q, 1885. Trains leave Panhandle sta :
tion, Wheeling, foot OF Eleventh street, near
public Ianding-Central standard time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

WY NTrnI Ladies' and gentlemen to
w AIN 1IUt take light, pleasant ems
ployment at their own homes distance no
objeotiOnG work sent by mail; 81 to s. per dnv
can be quietly made; no canvasslng. Please
address at one GLOBE MFG, Co., Boston Mess.
Box 53J4.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

The sewing machine and rifle firm of Rem
ington & Sons, at lion, N. Y, has been placed
in the hands of received
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

Solomon L. Withey, for many years U. S.
district judge tor the western district of Mich
igan, died at San Diego, Cal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

DITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI & ST.
l. Louis RAILROAD-Pd Handle Route.
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East and North to Pittsburgh and Clevelsnd:

Corrected timetable of passenger trains
corrected TO Nov. 29. 'S5, Central standard Time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

In effect Nov. %, 'Sj.-New Standard. Goth
Meridian time, which is p minutes slower
than Co umbus time.
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The Appetite

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by taking Ayers Pills. These Pills are
purely vegetable in their composition.
They contain neither calomel nor any
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Twas a great sufferer from Dyspeps;
and Constipation. / had no appetite.
and was constantly afflicted with Head
ache and Dizziness. | consulted our
family doctor, who prescribed for me, at
various times, without affOrding more
than temporary relief. | finally com
menced taking Ayers Pills. In short
time my digestion and appetite
IMPROVED
my bowels were regulated, and, by the
time | finished two boxes of these Pills
my tendency TO headaches had disap-
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Darius NJ. Logan, Wilmington, Del.
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Loss of Appetite, and General Debility.
/ commenced taking Ayers Pills, and,
before finishing half a box of this mcdi-
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BY USING
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

Investigation by the U. S. house fails to
show any fraud in the signal service.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

Six thousand employees of Brooklyn sugar
refneries have struck for higher wages.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-05-06

MAP MONTH and BOARD for three live
VEh young men or ladies In each county
,AEl.I address W ZIEGLER & COMPANY
VVc Philadelphia Pa.
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DIRE Glory
Principal Business Houses Of Bridgeport.

r. GORGE GIFFEN dealer in Choice Family
" Groceries. Phoenix Flour Speciality.
- WOODCOCK. dealer in Hardware, stoves,
y. Tinware, Glass, Nails, &C., corner Main
md Bank st. Tin Roofing Speciality.
WTM. ALEXANDER, Wholesale and Retail
w Grocer. corner Main and Bank Sts.
A BRANUM q SONS, wholesale Grocers,
~ Bank Street.
II A. MABEPY-A Full and Complete Line
T.. OF Boots, Shoes and Gents Furnishing
hoods.
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Connections at Barton with all passengei
trains on the @. L. q ". R'y; at Bridgeport
With G. & P, R'y for Beilaire Martins Ferry
Pittsburgh, ard other points East and West.
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CLEVELAND, LORAIN & WHEELING
~ RAILRoAD-fIME SCHEDULE,
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Ayers Pills,

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Sold by all Druggists and Dealers In Medicine
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GOING SOUTH

OSCAR TOWNSEND, WI. H CIRCUIT,
Gen'l Manager. Gen1 FU d Pass. Agt.
, 1886-08-12
voorhees, and Our Custom House.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 80, 1856.
EDITOR ARGUs:-Dedr SRI see
a copy of the Weekly dated 22nd,
quoting part of a letter by me to Mr..
Devoe. I wish to say in justice to
our Delegate, that he went with me
to the Treasury and has been of great
help to our appropriation. He has
been looking after our interests con-
tinually and with marked success.
1t is not fair to charge or insinuate
that he is not in hearty sympathy
with all our best interests. He is
able, can aud Will treat our port of
entry properly, 1t is bad policy and
the wrong course TO pursue if you de-
sire aid, to be too criticising.
He has stood by us and deserves
cur hearty commendation. These
are my sentiments. and l hope you
will state them over my signature in
the ARGUS. The appropriation of
ST, 900 with all the senate amend
ments was non-concurred in by the
house. Mr. Voorhees, feels confident
Of saving it in conference with the
Iue SeudLe' tO1uCeIely 1OuIS,
A W. BASH,
The letter referred to was inserted
in the ARGUS exactly as it was re-
ceived, and if there was any willful
ignoring of Mr.. Voorhees, it was not
the fault of any one connected with
this paper. We are glad to hear
such good reports from the Delegate
in reference to Port Townsend, and
are more than willing at all times to
give him full credit for all he does.
The $4,000 amendment to the sun
dry civil bill, on account of our Gus
tom house, was carried through the
senate by the Oregon Senators, and
seems to have failed II the house. -
Ed
, 1886-08-12
Probably Sold.
RUMORs FOR SOME TIME, SEEMING AU-
THENTiC, NOW APPARENTLY CON
FIRAIED, OF THE SALE OF
Walla Walla JOurRdl.l


walla walla Jouraaz.l
There have been rumors afoat for
some time that very promising nego-
tiations were On foot by the Union
Pacific to absorb the o. r. & n. The
failure of the O. r. & n. company to
elect directors at its annual meeting
was an intimation that something
unusual was in progress. A dispatch
from Portland, July 81, says;
'Your correspondent has received
reliable confirmation from inside
parties of the rumor mentioned in
these dispatches Thursday of the
purchase by friends of the Union
Pacific, headed by Charles Francis
Adams, of the o. r. an. Those who
are informed on the matter seem dis
inclined to give up the details of the
transaction, but unhesitatingly avow
the truth of the main fact, 1t can
not be learned whether the Northern
Pacific is protected by lease or not,
but it is at least provided for in the
contract. The transaction giving
Mr.. Adams and his party control We're
consummated last Wednesday in New
York"
There is no authentic announce
ment from either of the companies in
the above that confirms the rumors of
sale; although it is the statement of
a very common belief in Portland. A
gentleman just from Portland, who
has unusual opportunities for know.
ing what is going On in railroad cir
cles, states that there can be no
doubt of the fact of the sale. It is
further stated and believed that the
Union Pacific has purchased a tract
of land nearly opposite Port Town
send, near the entrance of the Sound
to the straits of Fuca, which will be
come the terminus of their transcon-
tinental system 1t is further re-
ported that Elijah Smith and his
Transcontinental Co. associates are
IN fair way TO capture the Northern
Pacific, which is in a somewhat in-
harmonious condition, by reason of
the townsite ring, the express COM
pany ring, and the improvement
ring, inside of the company
proper. The success of Elijah Smith |
practically means the death blow to
Tacoma, the WI ping ont of the North
ern Pacific express, and suspension |
of the operations of the Montana I'm |
provement company, and that the
road shall be run for the benefit of |
the stockholders.
The effect of these negotiations will |
pc of the utmost Importance to |
Walla Walla. A sale as reported Will |
immediately give to us the benefit of
rates, aud will cause the
respective companies to put forth |
some efforts to secure and retain our
business; and, if the Northern Pacific
s to be run as a legitimate business
the inducement will be
for that corporation to
each ont with feeders for tributary
business. The hope here that the re-
1orts are true is possible stimulou5
o credence that they are true.
A dispatch sent from the Journal
'ffice to we'll known party in Port
and elected the following reply:
There are many rumors here. in
egard to the sale OF the o. r. & n.
o the Union Pacific. and appear
noes indicate that the rumors are
veil founded. The companies have
no announcement con-
erning it,
, 1886-08-12
san Juan Island Notes.

Yesterday was dark and cloudy and al
this forenoon, but now the rain is coming
down steadily, nd appearances indicate
a greater downfall than we we're blessed
with since April.
Harvesting has already commenceds
and the grain crop is very fair, considers
ing the unusual dry season.
Mr.. james German sold his ranch to
Mr.. VIM. Miles of Port Discovery. and
intends TO devote his time hereafter to
stock raising, which is quite paying
business in this county.
Mr.. Jos. Sweeney sold fine team Of
horses this week TO Mr. George Wtights
for $3.50.
Steamers Eliza Anderson, Eyanesl,
Phantom, Lottie and Lone Fisherman
| were at Friday Harbor on Thursday, TIE
5th inst, loading and discharging freights
making things quite lively.
The oil factory is running full timss
and keeps the Lone Fisherman busy rum
ming to ard from the fishing grounds.
MI Bishop of Port Townsend WAS n
the island several days last week buying
cattle, sheep, etc.
Mr.. W. L. Adams, photographer, he's
pitched his tent in Friday Harbor and
vii! remain for two or three weeks.
There will be an iee-cream festival in
the Presbyterian church on Thursday
evening, 18th inst. A musical and itei.
sry programme has also been prepared,
aud a good time is expected.
The new mill building at Mack's
Landing is nearing completion, and be.
fore placing the machinery in position
the managers intend giving grand ball,
of which due notice will be given.
Mr.. Ambrose Goetz gave slashing bs o
on the 9th inst, which was well attended
both day and night. Thirty-three chop
pers were present, and the way the TIM
Der fell would surprise greenhorn; but
perhaps the several kegs OF beer fur.
| nished for the occasion had something to
do with it. Between seven and ten acres
wers slasbed, aud no accidents msrred
the jollity OF the stalwart crowd, ssvs Q
a few blows from falling limbs. Finding
his house too small to accommodate all
his friends, Mr.. Goetz hired the town hall
at Friday Harbor for the night, and the
dane; was held there. The music was
furnished by Messrs. Shoals and Fishette
of Orcas Island, and Mr.. Walter Lsm-
bert of San Juan presided at the organ.
The hall was crowded, and dancing and
singing was kept up until daylight. when
all adjourned. JAS. j DOYLE.
| Fri Law Harbor, Aug 9th, 1886.
, 1886-08-12

We are now promised something
IN the nature of a political sensation
from California. Governor Stone
man has convened the legislature IN
extra session for the purpose of con
sidering matters pertaining to the
Troublesome water question. And
now it is said the republicans. who
have majority of forty four upon
JOINT ballot, will improve the oppor
tunity to elect a United States
senator in place of Hearst, who was
recently appointed by the democratic
governor to- fill the vacancy occas-
loned by the death of Senator Miller
This action. it is claimed, is sustained
by the constitution of the state as
well as by the revised statues of the
United States. The democrats, on
the other hand are said to be deter
mined TO resist any attempt to elect
senator at the special session, even
if it is found necessary to resort to
the most extreme measures, such as
were adopted by the democratic
members of the Ohio senate. a few
weeks ago, when they left the state
and fled to Kentucky to avoid the
legal process of that body to compel
their attendance. The governor is
quoted as stating that he had antici-
patcd such a result, and to have
satisfied himself by the best of legal
advice that no senator could legally
be elected at this time, before issuing
his call for an extra session, and is
reported again as expressing himself
reconeiled to such action if a suffi
clent majority concluded that the
existed, although he had
not expected it. The republicans
claim to have power to proceed with
out the democrats, following the
precedent of the Ohio senate. should
they conclude Ia bolt. At all events.
some Interesting developments are
anticipated.
, 1886-08-12
That College.

The present is Port Townsend's
opportunity u the educational line.
Il is the tide which. taken at its
flood, leads en- 10 fortune. That tide
has been slowly rising for over q
year, and is now nearly at is full
highth. No effort nor expense has
been spared thus far on the part of
the Board Of Trade committee to so
shape the affair that Port Townsend's
claims and advantages could be fully
considered during the conference
session here this week. \ goodly
number Of members of the Confer
ence were taken around for drive
this afternoon to visit and inspect the
several eligible sites near town.
Another party Will probably be taken
out early tomorrow morning. Our
citizens must realize that they can
only secure the college, if at all, by
doing their very best in point of lib
erality in donating toward the b0a'ts.
The conference committee viii meet
tomorrow 10 make its final report to
Conference, and final action of that
body will probably be had on Friday
or Saturday. In case it shall be con
cluded to select some point at or near
Port Townsend, conditioned upon a
specified or stated approximate bonus
public meeting of citizens will be
called at some convenient evening to
ascertain If We can meet the require
ments. Remember, if we are to have
fine city here. we must use the
means to secure growth. 1t is better
to give a goodly percentage of our
lands and other wealth, and secure a
return IN increased value of what is
left. than to allow this golden oppor-
tunity to go unimproved- Let us
not be penurious. Let us not be
''penny-wise and pound foolish
, 1886-08-12

The Nez Perce NelUs thinks that il
Voorhees, gets into congress another
term from Washington be will fool
the best men and best political
guessers in the territory.
Seattle 7liaese Every thinking
man in the territosy felt that Foor.
hees' sweeping forfeftcre bill would
fail to become law. We have suifa-
cient confidence In the Intelligence
of MIR. Voorhees, to- believe thai 20
never expected it to become laSt
Then why is it that Mr. Voorhees,
failed to support the senate bill fer
feiting that portionof the grant along
the Columbia riveEFt6 which the \.
P. made but feeble ciaim? It was in
his power to have done SO without
in the slightest jeopardizing his otheK
bill or the right of congress TO forfeit
along the main line. a word irom
him would have settled the business
The senate bill was submitted to tho
house committee on public lands, OF
which he is member, and that com
mittee reported adversely with tho
entire concurrence of Mr.. Voorhees,.
They proposed to choke their own
bill down the senate and wanted the
whole hog or none"
Hon. n. T. Cation is we'll known as
democratic wheelhorse of many
years standing. He opposes Yoor.
hees and in recent letter to the
Statesman made use of the following
language which will not fall melod-
iously upon the ears of the scion OF
the tall Sycamore: In short it may.
as well be known nowgand here that
the present delegate need not look to
the 'Old Guard for support. II he
can do without them they can do
without him, and we now beg you do
not force that man upon US again. It
} ou do, the consequences be on your
own heads. He has been weighed
and found wanting"
, 1886-08-12
Rush for the Sound.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 6.-The rush for
tickets TO Portland has been 50 great for
The last three days that it is Impossible
to get INTO the steamship compapy's
Office ON Atentgomsry street. The doors
OF the oili.e are again blocked this morn
ing with a dense mass of people, all
s'Tr'C,gi;ngsfor tickets. 1t may perhaps
be found necessary for the company to
int on an extra steamer in order to
provide steam accommodations for all
who wish to visit Portland and the
Sound.
, 1886-08-12
REVENUES.

Now what sources of revenues have
we TO rely on in the next eleven
months to pay this debt of S4,95S.6S
and accrueing interest, and the neces
sary running expenses of the next
eleven months, to-wit: S36S2.26?
As l interpret the law, we have
just two; namely: First, the revenues
from licenses, fines, etc. Second, a
four mill property tax under Sec of
the charter.
Now what sums can we depend
upon from these. Last year we de-
rived from the first source, the fol,
lowino.
, 1886-08-12

The republican party of Washing.
ton Territory evinces too much of a
desire to rest on the honors of the
past, and trust to finding fault with
the democrats. 1t cannot afford to
DO otherwise than take An aggressive
stand upon all questions of public
interest. 1t has been a synonym for
progress and good government here
tofore, it cannot afford to lag in the
procession now.
, 1886-08-12

The oleomargerine bill which. re-
csived the Presidents signature this
week provides for licenses to sell the
vile compound under proper label
only, and imposes a revenue tax of
two cents per pound upon it. Many
high in authority believe that the
manufacture of bogus butter will in
crease. The penalty is 500 for each
and every infringement of the law.
, 1886-08-12

The river and harbor appropriation
bill has become a law: but the appro-
priation bill for Notifications ignom.
iniously failed No eminent demo
crat except Tilden seemed to compre-
hend the necessity for better fortiti-
cations.