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The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
A PERIlOUS TIME.
Story of Captai Eurey of the Propeier Starucca. Lost on Grand Marafs, Lake Superior.

Story of Gap ptain Eurey of the Propefrr
 Starucca. Lost on Grand Maraf>, Lake
 Superior.
 BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 7.-Gaptain C. $. Furey Of the propeller Starueca, which was wrecked off Grand M1rais, on Lake Superior, on November l5, has returned to the city, and tells the story of the wreck. Hes;tys the crew had q terrible experience, and gives much credit to Captain Cleary and the ife-saving crew at Deer Park station for assistance rendered. The storm of wind and snow ragged fearfully and when il was seen, OH the night of the 10th that nothing could save the boat, the captain and his twenty three men took refuge in the cabin. The waves beat with terrible violence against the vessel, and il seemed every moment as if she would go to pieces. Some of the crew who feared staying on board, made an attempt to get ashore i'll q small boat and finally succeeded. They walked twelve miles to the Gfesaving station and the life crew at once set out tO rescue the remainder of the propeler's crew.
 he storm still ragged futioasly and it was with difficulty that the surf boat reached the vessel and took off the shiPwreeAed men. The crew camped on the beach for thirtcen days watching the cargo and try ing to get the boat off. but the storm com tinued and she was abandoned. Nothing will be done with her until spring. \ small part of the cargo was saved.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
AN IMPORTANT MEASURE.
4 Bill Drsigned to Restrict Immigration and to Raise the Standard of the Alien Increase of Our Population.


 WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Mr. Oates, of Alabama, yesterday introduced in the House d bill providing that no alien shall be admitted into the United States who is an idiot, insane, a pauper or liable to be- come a public charge, or who has been legally convicted of felony or other in- famous crime or misdemeanor involving moral tarpitude, or who is a polygaDlist, Anarchist or Socialist, or who is afflicted with any lOathsome or contagious disease, or who has entered into contract to per form labor or service for any person, firm or corporation.
 A penalty by fine not to exceed S1 ,000 or Imprisonment not to exceed three yea $, is imposed.
 Section provides that no vessel shall bring more than five immigrants for each one hundred tons of the capacity of the vessel. \ fine of s500 for each passenger in excess of the limit is provided. A tax of twenty five dollars per head is levied upon every alien who comes into the United States, the tax to be collected by the collector of customs at the port of entry from the owner or master of the vessel upon which the alien is brought. Exemptions arc made of diplomatic representatives, consuls or agents accredited to foreign goyernments of persons who come for travel, instruction or temporary resi- dence. Upon the latter class making af sidavit to that effect, they are given an acknowledgment of the collection of twenty-five dollars, which is good for three years, payable at any port upon re- authorization. It further provides that United States consuls abroad shall, after inquiry, issue certificates of emigration to persons desiring to emigrate to the United States. Without certificate from a United States Consul no person shall be landed. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to see that the provisions of Inc bill are carried into effect.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
CABINET GOSSIP.
MT. Blaine's Frfends Becoming Anxious for General Harrison to show Ills III nd


 for General Harrison to show Ills Hand.
 BOSTON, Dee. 7.-An Augusta, (Me.) special to the Herdid says that while it has been the prevalent impression among MT. Blaine's friends in Maine that he would be called to the State Department in the new Administration, it has become evident within day or two that they are showing signs of nervousness. There is no specific information that Gem eral Harrison has communicated with Mr Blaine i'll the matter, and this raises ap. prehensions that the latter will be passed over. Others, however, see nothing threatening in General Harrison's silence, although they admit it is very provoking. In reply to question, one of Mr. Blaine's close friends said yesterday that that gentleman expected the appoint ment, and would not refuse it if made. MT. Blaine continues to receive many let ters from prominent Republicans fayoriug his appointment. It is believed here that the same men ate writing General Har- rison, urging hm to appoint Mr. Blaina
The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
Twas a Local Issue This Time.

NEwsYo oRK, Dec. 5.-A U1orld special from Los Angeles, Cal. says that the Democrats carried the municipal election there yesterday, their candidate for mayor being elected by a majority of about 1000. The issue was made on sumptuary and Sunday laws, the Democrats advocating a moderately -high license. At the presi
 dential election in November the Repub
 hcans carried the city by 1,200 plurality.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
Sheriff smith and Chief of Police Picard
 Arrested.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 9.-Sheriff Smith and Chief of Police Picard were to- night arrested on charge of murder over the shooting last night. Two more mili- tary companies, making ten in all, ar rived in the city tonight. All is quiet at this time. No further trouble is antici- pated.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-14


 tor Vest yesterday. 1T he Republicans have got every thing and they will make appropriations right and left. They will pass the Service Pen ion bill. which will ase= up at least s2.10.- D. .000: | h Q Blair
 Ir Ir,y..-. s4,,1 |
The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
SENATOR VEST PREDICTS.
He Thinks tho Surplns in the Treasury Will Not Be d Troublesome Factor Very

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-"Yol can look eut now for the money 10 dy.'ssaia Seao-
The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
Prospect of Captnre.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. s,-The tramp who murdered Van Nice is being kotly pursued with every prospect of capture. A Iynehins will surely follow his capture.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE women of Ohio, through COM
mittee appointed by the Woman's Relief
Corps, have combined to furnish a libra
ry for the use of disabled Veterans of the
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home. at San
duSky, Ohio, recently opened; also to
adorn the walls of the cottages with
cheerful pictures and military portraits:
and to supply the hospital with comforts
and deEcacieS such as wOmen'S hands are
best to prepare. They solicit donations.
particularly of books and pictures. from
the patriotic men and women of Ohio.
who would assist in adding domestic
comforts to the beautiful Home provided
by the State. All donations Except
money may be sent to the Home. ad-
dressed to Hon. l. F. Mack. President
Board of Trustees, Sandusky. o. Con
tributiOns of money may be sent to Mrs.
Carrie b. Hedges. Department Treasurer
W. r. c. Columbus, Ohio.
Signed,
BELLE I. BAGLEY,
For Committee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

LYNCH law met with a fearful rebuke
at Birmingham, Ala, Saturday night,
when the Sheriff and guards not only
used small arms in defending the jail
against a mob intent on taking from his
custody prisoner confined on charge
of murder, but turned gatling gun on
the crowd. Nine persons were killed,
including the Postmaster of the city and
large number were more or less iniur-
ed. 1t was terrible way to check a
mob, but in the mind of the officer
whose duty it was to protect his prison
er, there was no other method but re-
sort to heroic treatment. The cause of
the uprising of the people, was the dis
coyerv that the man in prison, R. R.
Hawes, had not only murdered his wife,
but two of his children, one of which,
daughter, 20 years, was found in lake
with her body weighted down and her
throat cut, and then had started to run
off with a new wife. The excitement
at Birmingham was intense, and it was
necessary for the Governor of the State
to call out the militia to preserve the
peace.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

1t looks as though the administration
which permitted the Canadian authori-
ties to seize large number of Ameri-
can fishing vessels without as much as
protest, is determined to signalize the
last lingering days of its term by a Wig
orous foreign policy against helpless
little country.
The opportunity is afforded by the
seizure of the American vessel Haytien
Republic by the government of Hayti,
for alleged blockade running The
cruiser Galena, whose gunners have tax
en- the first prize for craftsmanship four
years in succession, the Richmond
and the Yantic have been hurriedly
fitted out and have probably sailed be-
fore this time for Port au Prince, with
instructions to recover the Haytien Re-
public and damages for her seizure or to
lombard the town.
No notice of the alleged blockade was
served upon the American Government,
and the Captain of the vessel having no
notice of it, went sailing into the port
under the nose of the gunboat detailed
for his capture. There is little doubt
that the seizure is illegal and that the
vessel will be surrendered and damages
paid for detention, when the guns of
the U. S. war ships are in position to
enforce the demand.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

TIE BeLJaire Independent deplores the
disposition to create Indebtedness, pub
lie and private, and the increasing ten
dency to mortgage farms and home
steads. This state of affairs is wholly
the result of fast living-of the desire
of men and women to live as well when
starting in life as their parents lived
after quarter century's struggle
and accumulation. Thoughtful men
have long observed this tendency among
people, and recognized the fact that such
course must end in struggle with debt
and mortgages. The same feeling be-
gets indifference about reckless public
expenditures. We agree in opinion
with the Independent that unless halt
is called in public and private extrava-
gance, and Indifference to debt, not very
many years will elapse until the farms
of the county will pass into the hands
of the money-lenders, and the farmers
will be tenants, only.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE improved method of fastening
the strings of pianos, invented by the
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Com
pany in the year 1882, is unquestionably
one of the most important improvements
ever made, making the instrument more
richly musical in its tones, as well as
more durable, and much less liable to get
out of tune.
Both the Mason & Hamlin organs and
pianos excel chiefly in that which is the
chief excellence in any musical instru-
ment, quality Of tome. Other things,
though important, are much less so than
this. An instrument with unmusical
tones cannot be good musical instru-
ment. Illustrated catalogues, giving de-
scriptions of new and popular styles of
organs and pianos, introduced this sea-
son, will be sent free to any one address,
ing the Company, Boston, New York, OF
Chicago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

This is a favorable time to extend the
circulation of Republican newspapers.
There is no greater service Republicans
can do their party-nothing that will
produce such lasting benefits. The pas
sions and heat of the campaign are past,
and men are ready to listen to reason.
The newspaper, quietly entering their
homes each week, will be read, and its
political teachings considered, as they
will not be in the midst of heated can
vass.
This matter should receive the atten-
ton of Republicans, and earnest efforts
be made in every neighborhood of
the county to place Republican papers
in the homes of men who do not now
have an opportunity to see them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

Commissioners, which was approved
and ordered filed.
1t appearing that there is a vacancy
in the Board of Infirmary Directors by
reason of the expiration of term of VIM.
Lodge, said Lodge is appointed to fill
vacancy until first Monday of Jan, 1889.
The official bond of VIM. Lodge, In
firmary Director-elect, for 5000, with
Thomas and Laban Lodge as sureties,
was approved and ordered filed.
DR.. 5. l. West, on application, is ap-
pointed physician to the County Jail
for ensuing year, for the sum of $50,
and TO furnish necessary medicine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13
43elt,tn1tt Gltrnttirlf.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER ls, 1883.
TUERE is a settled determination

THERE is a settled determination
among Republicans of this county to
have fair representation in the Senatori-
al Convention to be held next year, and
in succeeding Conventions. In past
Conventions the two counties belmont
and Harrison) have had equal represent
alton, although the former casts more
than twice as many Republican votes.
Last summer the Republicans of Bel
mont county resolved that they would
no longer submit to such unequal repre-
sentation, and will the coming summer
put that resolution into execution.
Our friends in Harrison county can
not fail to see the reasOnableness of this
demand, and must prepare to acquiesce
in it. In all other conventions, of ev
ery description, representation is based
upon the votes cast. Why should there
be an exception in this case? 1t is un-
republican and unreasonable to ask it,
and the time has come when Republi-
cans will no longer submit to it, As to
the objection that such basis of repre-
sentation would give this county great
ly the advantage in conventions, we an
swer that, on the contrary, it would OBJ
literate county lines altogether, and
furthermore, past experience should
convince Harrison county Republicans
that it is not always an easy matter to
unite Belmont county on any one.
In no event will the Republicans of
this county agree that two or three men
of Belmont county must stand up to be
counted against one of Harrison. If |
Harrison county Republicans insist upon
maintaining such unequal representa-
ton, Belmont will meet them with del
egation chosen in accordance with the
resolution of her county convention, and
settle the question then and there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13
OBITUARY.

In memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH B. JOHNSTON,
from the Temperance Society, of ST. Clairsville.
1t is fitting as well as desirable for us to record
attribute of affection to our beloved President Mrs
Johnston, who was called from our midst to a
higher mansion in her Fathers house, on the 18th
day of November, 1888.
She has beer the honored President of the Tenn
perance Society of this place almost continually
for the past fifteen years. If others became faint
hearted because of the vastness of the work. her
encouraging words were, 1t is well to meet for
prayer and counsel. Let us be found doing what
we cam
Elizabeth Boyd Johnston was born in county
Armaugh, ireland, in 1915, and came with her pa
rents to this country in 1921 She married the late
Rev. j. B. Johnston, d. d., in 1899. Her husband
was called to the pastOrate of the st. Clairsvile
United Presbyterian church in 1853, since which
time we have known of her useful life and Chris
tian faith.
At the time of the temperance crusade, especial
ly, she with her husband gave earnest and prayer
tul attention to whatever was thought could be
done to further the that makes for righteous
ness. Although by nature she retiring, she
did not shrink when duty called for work at her
hand. One of her last public acts was to present
petition to the st. Clairsville council asking for
the enforcement of the ordinance against selling
liquors.
For some weeks before her death she was en-
gagged in watching over and minstering to the
needs of her invalid and last single daughter As
it became evident that death would soon release
the suffering one, Mrs. Johnston said her life's
work was done. She had prayed that she might
be spared to care for her aged husband and this
daughter. That had been granted her. On being
put to bed with cOngestiye chill about nIlOur be-
fore her daughters death, she made this petition,
= Now letteSt Thou they servant depart in peace :"
She soon after became unconscious, and in three
days time she joined her loved one over the river
While We may mourn our loss, we can also give
thanks that we have been blessed by the presence
Of one who, in her humility and in her high en-
leavor, adorned the Christian faith.
Mrs. j. II. HoLLINGsHEAD,
Mrs. r. P. ROSE, Secy. President
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13
A WOMAN'S DISCOVERY.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made, and that too by a lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her, and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital or
ganS were undermined and death seemed
imminent. For three months she coughed
necessarily and could not sleep; she bot
of us bottle of Dr. Kings New DiScOv-
cry for Consumption, and was so much
relieved on taking first dose that she slept
all night, and with one bottle has been
cured Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writes W. C. Ham
rick & Co, of Shelby, n. c.. Get free
trial bottle at PattersOns' drug store. 2
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13
A WORD ABOUT CALIFORNIA.

The western railroads have recognized
the Importance of California travel by
placing fast and improved trains in ser
vice and endeavoring in every way to re-
move the tedium of the long journey. If
you contemplate trip to the Pacific
slope this winter it will be well for you
to communicate with the nearest pasSen-
ger or ticket agent of the PENNSYLVANIA
Lines, who will give you the fullest in
formation about all the roads and sell
you tickets at lowest rates via any route
you may choose. 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE Breeders Gazette says that 2,000,-
600 head of cattle will have been market
ed at Chicago Union Stock Yards dur
ing the current year ending December
81, and of this number fully 100000
have been breeding stock-bulls, cows
and calves. Unless all signs fail, cattle
will be cattle before another crop of
three year-old steers can be matured.
The Gazette advises people who re.situ-
ated so they can manage to do so, to at
once begin a judicious policy of prepara-
tion for the reaction and higher prices
that are sure to follow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE harsh, drastic purgatives. once
deemed so Indispensable, have given
place to milder and more skilIfully pre-
pared laXatives; hence the great and
growing demand for Ayers Pills. Ply
sicianS everywhere recommend them for
cOStivenesS, indigestion, and liver COM
plants,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13
THE VERDICT UNANIMO11s

W. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes-
titles: " l can recommend Electric Bitters
as the very best remedy. Every bottle
sold has given relief in every case One
man took six bottles, and was cured rheu-
matism of ten years standing" Abra-
ham Hare, druggist, Bellville, o., affirms:
" The best selling medicine l have ever
handled in my twenty years experience,
is Electric Bitters." Thousands of others
have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bit
ters do cure all diseases of the liver. kid
neys or blood. Only a half-dollar bot
tie at PatterSons' drug store. 2
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

A BILL for the division of California
into two States has been introduced into
Congress by Representative of that
State. He claims that the interests of
the Northern and Southern sections of
che State are incompatible. The bill will
not likely be acted upon at the present
session
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE steamer Maryland, the transfer
boat of New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railway, burned to the waters
edge on the Harlem river, on the 9TH
inst, while transferring the Boston ex-
press. Twenty-four passengers on board
barely escaped with their lives. The
total loss is nearly 100000. Colonel
A. L. Conger, of Akron, o., was one of
the passengers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13
G. A. R. ATTENTION.

Comrades of Drummond Post, No. 2O3,
are hereby notified that the annual cleo
ton Of officers for the coming year will
be held at the Post room on Tuesday
eDening, December 18th, at 7 o'clock. It
is desirable that all members be present
ut that meeting. BY order
JOHN +. STEWART, 7. c,
J. j. RENNARD, Adjt. 2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

ALEXANDs sR X. MCMILLAN, editor of
the New York Commercial Bulletin,
died at his home, in Brooklyn, sunday
THE Central Normal School building
at Lockhaven, Pa, was totally destroy
ed by fire, Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE German papers Of Cincinnati,
speaking of the proposition to further
amend the Dow liquor law, resent the
commonly accepted notion that Ger
mans are hostile to extreme temperance
legislation because they are nation of
beer drinkers. Many Germans do not
drink at all, and nearly all who do drink
very moderately. Their objection to ex-
treme measures against the use of liq-
our arises from their opposition to Gov
eminent interference with the habits
and tastes of the people, and not from
any desire to protect saloon keepers, for
whom, as a rule, they care very little.
German-Americans who had reached
manhood before leaving the fatherland
have experienced the effects of too much
government, and naturally resent it
here. This is the groundwork of their
objection to government influence with
what the people shall eat, or drink or
wear.
1t is announced that Representative
Owens, of Knox county, will, early after
the meeting of the Legislature, renew
the agitation of further amendments.
Mr.. Owens proposes to make the people
all good by law, and at the same time
prepare the way for the election of
Democratic Legislature next year. If
members think the possibil-
ity of such a contingency can be risked,
with the loss of all that has been gain
ed in two or three years, they will drop
into the traps prepared for them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

The Board of Commissioners met De-
cember 3, 1888, in regular session
Present, Morris Cope, W. J. Berry and
]. c. Israel, and there being no business
to transact the Board adjourned.
There being vancancy in the Board
of Commissioners, the Probate Judge,
Auditor and Recorder met pursuant to
law, and filed the vacancy by the ap-
pointment Of John c. Israel. The new
Board then organized by electing Nor
ris Cope President.
The Board offered $4,000 of bridge
bonds at public sale, and they were sold
to Splitter & Co., of Toledo, Ohio, for
$2O,505, it being the highest bid for
same
The official bond of A. F. M. Boyd,
Coroner-elect for $1,000, with William
Boyd, Sr., and Jas. G. Tallman, sureties,
was approved.
The Trustees of Children's Home, by
Sup't Peter Giffin, submitted quarterly
statement of the wants of said
Home, amounting to $4,000, which
amount was deemed reasonable and set
apart for use of said Home.
The Commissioners of the Bridgeport
and Colerain pike, filed their report of
receipts and expenditures for year end
ing Dec. 3, 1888, as follows:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

If the Legislature soon to assemble
Will give intelligent attention to a re-
form of county government, it viii do the
people real service. 1t costs too much,
and extravaganza is on the increase.
Gentlemen of the Legislature! the peo-
pie look to you for a remedy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE President has extended the civil
service rules to the railway mail service.
1t is reasonable to suppose that he is
endeaVoring to soften the places of the
boys who were his faithful followers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-13

THE South Carolina Democratic Re
turning Board has counted out Re-
publican Congressman because Republi-
lican women intimidated Democratic
voters.