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The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
FORTY BRAVE MEN!
They Permit = Couple Of Amateur Rob-
bers to Il fe their Va'uAbles.

They Permit n Couple of Amateur Rob-
bers to Il fis their va'uAbles.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December 12.-The
particulars of the train robbery yesterday
near Bellevue Station, Texas, are that three
robbers, who were unInasked and who made
no effort at concealment, arrived at the wa
ter-tank few minutes before the train.
When the train arrived, one of the rob-
bers, with drawn pistol, ordered Engineer
Ayres and his firemen, and o. G. Miller, an
other engineer who was riding in the cab
to alight, which they did. He then marched
them thirty feet from the train and went
through them, taking all the valuables they
had. While this was gong on the other two
men went through the train.
1t appears that one of the passengers in
the rear car, who was looking out of the
window and saw the operation with the
trainmen, divining the situation, went
into the forward car and notified the
other passengers of what was going on, and
told them to secrete their money. This
they did in various ways, giving the most
of it and their diamonds to several ladies
aboard. Miss Kate Haas of Fort Worth
took charge of 5000 and other valuables.
Mrs. Chambers of Potsdam, New York, re-
ceived 5000 and some diamonds, and Mrs.
Wittick of Carthage, Missouri, took her
husbands gold watch and several hundred
dollars.
Mrs. Wittick was greatly incensed at the
proceedings, and she boldly stood up in the
car and asked If forty men were going to
fn"aIy- SIhmif IN StrL q the
hands of two highwaymen. About 81, ,OOC
in money and 81 600 worth of diamonds and
other valuables were left by the robbers in
their haste to get through the train, and be-
cause they did not search the ladies. They
were evidently novices in the business, and
they went away with the paltry sum of $lo5,
three gold watches, ten silver watches, five
revolvers and one gold ring. The robbers
left the train ut the rear end of the sleeper,
mounted their horses standing near by, and
rode rapidly away.
The train was then hurried on to Bellevue
where kilograms were sent to Superinten.
dent Frost at Fort Worth, who Immediately
replied, Offering $3.50 reward for each robber
and in less than an hour five posses of Off.
GERS and citizens were in pursuit
Superintendent Connolly was on the train
having in charge two deserters with a
guard of five negro soldiers of the Fourth
Artillery. Mr.. Connolly commanded the
soldiers to draw their revolvers and fight
the robbers, but several of the passengers
opposed this so strongly and pleaded 50
earnestly in behalf Of the women and
children on board that the Superintendent,
reluctantly yielded, and when the robbers
reached the soldiers and demanded heir
weapons they quietly gave them up.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
BAse Hall For $4,000,

New York. December l6.-The base
ball men in this city Were thrown into n
state of violent excitement to-day when II
was announced that the ST. Louis Browns,
the champions Of the world, had been chal-
lcnged by the New York Giants to play n
series of games for a stake Of slO, 900, best
four out of seven. John B. Day. President
of the Giants, walked into the Fifth Avenue
Hotel this morning, and meeting Chris Won
Der Abe, President of the Browns, he said
to him cXcitedly: ~ understand Mr.. Won
Der Abe, that you said that the New York
Giants are tlird-class club?''
Won Der Ahe replied that it was third In
the games for the championship this year.
"Well, | will challenge you to play for
$40, 900 next spring." cried Day still more
excitedly, and shaking handful of bills in
the air.
..All right" said Won Der Ahe.
"And | will play you with seven men,
your manager jim Mutrie for umpire"
A forfeit of s2J0 side was placed in the
hands of Manager Decker, of the Baltimore
Club, and the men separated. Three of the
games will be played on the Polo grounds
and three in est Louis. II II should be
necessary to play the seventh II will be
played on neutral grounds.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
TUE LUCKY boys
$4,000 for ss Iavestsd.
Le,,ngton Ky.l Pre... Noy. n.

Lexington tky.) Press NOV. u
Fortune has smiled on Messrs. Edward ii.
and George Washington Laycock and T. l..
Pendell farmers and tobacco raisers living
near Keene, KY, bringing them y sum OF
money larger than could be made by years
81 each and purchased three ne-ffth tickets
in the Louisiana State Lottery at New Or
leans. One of these proved to be one-fiffi
of ticket No. H,hj2. which drew the capital
prize of So, ,0c0 at the regular monthly draw.
Ing on Nov. 9th. on learning of their great
fortune, they placed their ticket In the
hands of the First National Bank In this
city, and by return mail received check
for $4,000, giving them $500 each on the
one dollar invested They were delighted
to find that they had struck 1t so rich. They
are Woodworking, Industrious tobacco rails
crs, and all their friends are gratihed at
their good luck. They will hereafter be
friends to try the royal road to fortune
through the Louisiana State Lottery.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
The Prize Essay.

She left the crowded platform and
The air was filed with cheers,
Her essay was so swee,ly blent
In mingled smiles and tears.
Her subject "Woman's Mission" was,
She treated II with care,
And showed the line Of noble pames
OF women wise and rare.
sOh, do not think to wed" she said
"a slave unto the ring!
'Tis better far in fancy's flight
To soar on freedoms wing!
"Too prone we are to think" cried she,
''That marriage is the goal
To which each maiden's pathway tends
And all Llfe's currents roll.
my voice Is still for liberty,
No bonds OF love for me
III show the world happy sight
A spInstcr wisely free"
She trlpped away amid the flowers
That flew from far and wid4:
In Just four months she was, Of course,
A proud aud happy bride!
--Clereinsd Sun and Voice.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
The Dudes Came Out Ahead.

A4O DoSOS ScSAAAS Wv AAAAScSSAs
The stories told by returning vaca-
tionists are beginning to come in. They
are mostly Of light character. divert
ing for summer reading, but not exact
ly excruciating. Ono that has como to
the ears Of the historian Is about O
gilded youth who went. of all places for
dude, to Moosehead lake. probably 70
seek the completest relaxation possible
from the nrduous task Of trying to rub
through the world without brains.
There he met another dude, and the
two set up little mutual-admiration
society. The rest OF the people at the
hotel guyed them little. hut finally.
in the kindness Of their hearts. they
sent couple of charming young ladies'
to invite the dudes to take part in lit
tie informal dance that they were get
ting up.
Thanks, swfully!" said the two
dudes in chorus; 1--WE never dawpoe u,
Mr The lst Of Juyl'
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
THE GIANT OF MEDICINES I
The Most Effective and Popular
Remedy Ever Discovered.
WHY IS IT SO Effective IN 50 MANY DlF.
FERENT DlSEASES7


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EFFECTIVE MEDICINE EVER DISCOVERED the human the
BILE NuNBE or US note
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Wherever you are located you sh0uhl
write to Hallett Il Co., Portland, Maine, and
receive free full information about work
thereby from s5 to s25 and upwards daily.
Some have made over 80 In q day. AL! is
new. Hallett Il Co. will start you. Capital
not needed. Either sex. All ages. No
money so fast heretofore. Comfortable for
tunes await every worker All this seems
deep mystery to you, reader, but send
along your address and II will be cleared up
and proved. Better not delay now Is the
time.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Mr.. Ed. p Wells, Thetis p. o., Stevens
Co., Wash. Teri, was entirely cured of
rheumatism by the use of ST. Jacobs Oil
He says: 81 consider it n wonderful remedy
and will always speak good word for It."
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

No one knows better than those who have
used Carter's Little Liver Pills what relief
they have given when taken for dyspepsia,
disordered stomach. &c. Try them.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Twenty-Five new Dox ana nat cars
for the Midland were received at Colorado
Springs during the week. They are being
used between that point and the east, car
rying material for the construction OF the
road
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Cleanses the scalp, and leaves the hair
soft and beautiful. Halls Hair Renewer.
If you have any form OF throat or lung
disease, take Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Mr.. Editor: | and my neighbors have
ent things for the liver, kidneys and blood,
that have done us more harm than good, l
feel it due your readers to advise them
when an honest and good medicine like DIR.
Harter's Iron Tonic can be had. Yours
truly, AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
The man carried sway with enthusiasm Is
brought back with disgust.

THOSE who are trying to break up tine
fence great benefit from the use of Prickly
Ash Bitters. Liquors derange the system.
Prickly Ash Bittsrs will remedy the eyil re,
suits and restore the brain, stomach and
liver to healthy action, thereby strengthen
ing the will power thoroughly cleansing
and toning up the system and removc every
taint of disease. 1t is purely a medicine
and while pleasant to the taste, It cannot De
used rs beverage by reason of its cathar-
tic prOpertieS. y
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Instead OF these being the piping times ot
peace, they are the piecing times of pipe
stove pipe.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

For THROAT DISEASES. COUons, COLDS,
etc, effectual relief is found in the use OF
.Brow,,,s bronchial T,rochss." Price 25 cts.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

The time when the cold water party
largely predominated. During the flood. o
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

The epidemic Of pugilism is calculated 10
make the weary newspaper reader wish that
even the baseball season might come agnin.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

During the war, DIR. Lloyd, Of Ohio, from
II have no hesitation In saying that II was
by the tise Of Aliens Lung Balsam that 1
am now alive and enjoying perfect health,
Don't experiment with new and untrie9
medicines. II you have cough or cold,
take at 0nee Aliens Lung BalssIa,
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

The greatest reformer OF the age was the
inventor of the hustle, which has reformed
nearly every woman.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Many peoples remarks are irrelevant, but
il you've got a pain or ache or n bruise, Sal
Walton Oil will reach the subject instantly.
Price 25 cts,
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

New remedies and old ones under new
names are being constantly introduced 70
the public but DIR. Bulls Cough syrup ~, s.i,i
takes the lead for the cure OF CoIShs,Coi
etc. Price, % cents,
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

| The man who lectures on the benefits OF
| physical exercise takes the elevator when
he might climb one flight OF stairs.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

The Russians must be very consumptlve
race. Nearly every one has a koff hanging
on to him.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

81 was brought up by hand" was the
boast of the cOal-ScuttIe,
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

The last sad rites-when rich man writes
his will
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
WORTH KNOWING

WORTH KNOWING.
The worst Scald or Burn can be cured witnout
= scar II Cose,s Carboliaaive Prompuy
used 1t Instantly stops the pain boio " btus
ri.ts Al "A ard - esHtA
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Nobody says now 'giye :ts plumber. I'm Is. I, =
rest" but 'sgiye the plumbers ths rest
THEY'LL get II ANYHOW,
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
A Deep Mystery.

A conductor can be polite 10 ladies' and at
the same time knock down the fare.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Congested Liver Is Frequent In the Spring
And is relieved by CARTER's LITTLE LlV-
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
t.the Factn known.

An exchange has an article OH why
Bees Make Honey" They make II to cell.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

Obstinate Copstipstion readily Yields
To the regular use Of CARTEB's LITTLE
LIVER PILLS.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

A man is like razor, because you can't
tel; how sharp he can be until he is com
pletely STRANDED
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21

G5c. buys pair of Lyons Patent Heel
Stitfeners, make IL boot or shoe last twice as
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
RUPTURE Z! (!
HOME x.nf ELECTRICITY

For lame back, rheumatism. Kidney. liver: blood
and ali nervous diseases OF men or women - y1s -
goods Genqlhe eise!re eeiis with psss
Rstfrrtes ii 10 40 Cold fret Batteries G lGNn
size shoc Trusses, r;c Good. by pal & Sn rres,pe si
nn,,x
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
Inn nm SOLD IN ONE DAY
I'LL ljlj(J IN NEW YORK CITY.

OfBcini Medal Liberty Enlighte ming the world
Statue one side. BArbodi ssdaip9ns On tne r.
lar. Pstented by American Connptse sna ~
Bartbolot Mailed TO any address on .-eosip' OF .
Agents wanted, School Roy and othe,s: s:a IN
The Delta independent., 1886-12-21
mi oRAno FRIIIT ANDS .ns IN NV ,x.s,; .sr;

ssrS ,racts. set to fruit Peaches Aprieots, AZ.
Umnnds -l,fcrna Grape: Apples. az .snanra s sno ln
psranc. town send for pamphlet 70 Whlssm n.
Pnbor Fruitn Mssa County, Colo.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
WILL YOU NOTE THESE
In1pOr.tantFaCtS?

The Wheeling Weekly Register now ranks
with the largest papers in the United States.
For quarter of a century the Register has
battled for the success of progressive, inde-
pendent and honest Democracy. The battle is
won, but the Register shall keep right along
fighting for the right and prospering as the
people prosper.
Its corps of correspondents covers every
county in the state.
1t has special reporter at Charleston. and
all the news occurring at the State Capital
will be promptly reported in full by telegraph
and letter.
The Weekly Register and Geographical and
Political Map of West Virginia will be sent
one year for 81 25.
The Weekly Register and Atlas ofthe World
will be sent one year for 81 30. Specimen
copies of the Register sent free on application.
Any enc sending five dollars will receive the
Registers Perfect Map OF West Virginia Free,
and five copies of the Weekly Register for one
year, sent to any address. A club of ten and
an extra copy, to getter up of club, fer SO.
The Live Stock, Wool, Produce and Grain
Markets will continue full and reliable.
Address, WEST VA. PRINTING CO.,
Wheeling, ". Va.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

MRS. PARMELIA MCDONOUGH, willow
of the late Wm McDonOugh, died at her
residence, at Rock Hill, Flushing town
ship, on Tuesday of last week. Dec 7th.
She was native of Allegheny county.
Pa, born July 7th, 1925, and removed
with her husband to Belmont county in
1852, and resided at Rock Hill since
1856. Capt. o. 5. Holloway, who has
long been acquainted with the deceased.
as a tribute to her memory, desires it
said that she was woman whose heart
was full of the milk of humon kindness
AS neighbor she was Obliging and
thoughtful, and always ready to render
assistance in time of distress or trouble.
Her many acts of kindness will long be
remembered by those who we're the re-
cipients of her tender care. and the
warmest sympathy of the community
is extended to the bereaved family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
ACTION OF THE BRIDeEHoRT BANB
The Holiday Season 1885.

Mr.. /. G. Dillon, the we'll known Jew
eler, of Wheeling who has just returned
from the east, has made the largest
selection of fine goods ever purchased
for the holiday season, the designs are
the handsomest and the goods altogether
the costliesC ever put on exhibition in
that city. Mr. Dillon has always been
acknowledged as being far ahead of all
competitors in the selection of his line
of holiday novelties, and with d view
of surprising all his former efforts he has
already made two trips to New York
City. and a glance through his stock
will show that he has exercised the
same rare taste and judgment that has
heretofore characterized his selections,
and made his establishment what it is
today, the leading one in the state. Call
early and be convinced that it is the
handsOmest stock ever shown in Wheel-
ing.
Mr. Dillon's reputation as to his ability
in the selection of line diamonds has be-
come so universal that it is no uncOm'
mon thing for him to receive orders
from other large cities, in fact there are
numerous customers in Kansas City,
w. NbO hONCI
think of purchasing fine stones, except
through Mr. Dillon. His line of fine sui
taire and clusters and matched diamonds
is more complete than ever, and. besides
the hundreds of fine gold watches. and
his mammoth stock of fine jewelry, his
novelties embrace: Fine china and pot
terry, including Old Worcetor, Crown
Derby, Old Hall. Hungarian. Goblin
Ware, Doulton China, French Bisque
Figures, Fine Royal Worcester. Limoges
and Vienna Plates, Ice Cream Sets and
after dinner Coffees, Elegant Plush
goods, embracing handsome toilet cases,
Oxodized Novelties, fin gentlemeu's
smoking sets, combs and brushes; soap
and shaving cups. ETC.. ETC.. besides the
usual fine staple goods in fine Clocks
and bronZes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

NOTICE is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named administrators, executors,
and guardians have filed in my office,
at st. Clsirsville, their accounts and vouchers
for settlement. tO>wit:
James T Fowler, admir- of Hiram Fowler decd.
David Lyle, guardian of Sarah Lyle, imbecile.
George H Smith, guardian of Emma Duff.
minor.
Emma Fouts, administrator of John W Fouts,
deceased.
William J Kelsey, guardian of William C
Grimes, insane.
Elias Perkins, guardian of John " Kirkhride,
minor.
] N Perkins, guardian of Alonzo W Talbot,
minor.
VIM Coffland, executor of E Combs, dee d.
George Starbuck, guardian of Charles F. Out
land, minor.
Patrick Sherry, admir- of Patrick Moran. decd.
Chas. E. Hughes, administrator of Caroline
Hughes, deceased.
Daniel Steenrod, admir- H Rittenhouse, decd.
AL the above will be for examination and
settlement On the 4th day of JAM, 1887.
ISAAC II. GASToN,
IL 16-3t Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
Monday, January I7lh, 1887,

the following described real estate, to>wit:
First Tract-Situate in the county of Bel
mont and state of Ohio, commencing for the
same at the corner of the southeast quarter of
section 80, township 8, range 5, in the Steu-
benville land district, beginning at the south
west corner of said quarter section, running
thence north II east 1880 perches; thence
south $40 east 1905 perches; thence south ~
west 1888 perches; thence north $50 west 10. &c
poles TO the place of beginning, containing
1898 poles, save and except therefrom one
fourth of an acre, more or less, being the same
that VIM. E. Settle and wife conveyed to John
A. Roy tsee deed to John A. Row; save and
except also therefrom small piece of same on
which the hay scales was set belonging to
Elihu HolIingsworth.
Second Tract-Being one-third of an acre
off the south side of the following described
tract: To be bounded on the north by line
running parallel with the south boundary line
of said tract so as to contain one-third of an
acre, beginning at stake in the line between
Allen Kirk and Robert Kirk, said stake being
4.90 chains north IA" west from stone in
said line; thence north l4( west 3.08 chains
thence north rs" east 2.75 chains; thence south
ID" 20 chains; thence south 81 =" west 3.03
to the west boundary line; said tract being part
of northwest quarter of section 90, township 8,
range 5.
Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a.. m. on first
tract. Sale of second tract to begin at l
o'clock p. m.
First tract appraised at $780,. second tract
appraised at $500.
Terms-One-t cash; one-third in one
year, and one-third in two years; deferred pay
ments TO be secured by mortgage on premises
sold.
LINDLEY H. PICKERING,
Executor of John Pickering. deed.
o. s. Holloway, Atty for Executor. IL l6-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
Valuable Farm for Sale.

7 OFFER for sale the farm owned BY the late
Daniel Peck, situated in Richland township,
Belmont county, Ohio, on the National
Road, one and half miles west of ST. Clairs-
vile. The farm contains about III acres of
good and well lying land; well watered; in
good statSof cultivation. There is 100 acres
cleared land, the balance timber; about so
acres in grass. On the farm are comfortable
dwelling house, good stable and wagon shed,
and other necessary out-buildings; an apple
orchard of about four acres-trees of good
size and variety. There is also a vineyard of
l35 grape vines, consisting of ten varieties of
the most choice fruit. There is a number of
other fruit trees, peaches, plums, cherries, &c.
The farm is in an excellent neighborhood, con-
venient TO schools; and, located as il is, on the
National Road, will make very desirable and
pleasant home for a family. Terms of sale
will be made reasonable. For further particu-
lars or information concerning the property,
call on or address the undersigned, st. Clairs-
vile, Ohio. OLIVIA PECK,
ii lift Executrix Of Daniel Peck, deed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
SlleriH's $ Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
William Pickersvill, jr.,


Matte E. Cox, ct al.
/ DURSUANT 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, l will offer at public
sale, upon the premises, in Martins Ferry,
Ohio, on
Thursday. December 3oth, 1886,
At O'Clock p. M, the following described
real estate, to>wit:
Situate in Pease township, Belmont county,
Ohio, beginning for the same at John Fenni-
more's (now deceaseD northeast corner on
Second street in the city of Martins Ferry;
thence $40 west 1875 feet to what was orig
inslly known as the Enoch Bowers line;
thence with said line north 43o east 6l3 feet;
thence south 400 east 2S4 feet; thence south
48te east S8 feet and inches to Second street;
thence with said street south 39ao west 81
feet to place of beginning, being the same
property conveyed to saiO Matte E. Cox by
r 8. Moore and wife, April Sd, 1888, as lot
XVII, according to plat of John L. Van Pelt.
Said premises will be sold in two tracts OF
parcels-the north 80 feet thereof in one tract
and the remaining portion thereof in the
other.
Appraised at $s5Ss.S3.
Terms-Cash.
LEROY G. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
By F. R. Sedwick, Deputy.
Cochran 6 Shreeye, Plf' Att'ys. IL 25-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

IT is interesting to note that Marshal
Burlington and bis aids and Squire Da
vies, propose to make plain drunks, or
even alleged drunks, more OdiOns than
heretofore. To this end, the Marshal.
assisted by Constable Doyle and Dept.
Marshal Ducker, arrested Frank Boston
and VIM. Webber, Saturday evening.
and took them to Jail. They were kept
by the sheriff until Sunday morning, and
no commitment being placed in his
hands. they were discharged to go home
to their families, with the understand
log that they would appear before
the mayor to answer any charge
against them. On Menday morning
they entered an appearance at the may
or's court, and entered pleas of not
guilty to the charges of drunkenness
and resisting an officer. The mayor
recognized them to the common pleas
court in the sum of 500 each, to an>
swer to the charge of drunkenness, and
| requiring Boston to give $500 and Web
Der 5000 bond to answer to the charge
of resistisg an officer. There is cousid-
cradle difference of opinion as to the
| fact of the drunkenness of the parties,
and there Is no claim that they we're in
the least disorderly. The officers are TO
be commended ut all times for arresting
persons intoxicated on the Streets and
if they keep their eyes open. the mayors
docket will be more frequently illumi-
mated than heretofore with the entry
"S5 90 and costs" Let the same meas
ure of justice be meted out to high and
low. rich and poor. officials and private
citizens