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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

An Arkansas Judge had his law Office
close toa certain doctor's-in fact they
were separated only by a plank parti-
.tion. with a door in it. The Judge was
at his table, busy with his briefs and
bills in ehancery. The doctor was
writing a letter, and pausing at the
word economical, called out, "Judge,
isn't e-q-u-i the way to spell equinom-
Iicalg' Eyes, I think it is" said the
Judge; shut here's Webster's Dictiona-
ry; 1 can soon tell" He opened the
book and turned over the leaves, re-
peating aloud, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
nomicaI." Finding the proper place,
he ran his eye and finer up and down
the column two or three times, until
he was thoroughly satisfied that the
word in question WAS not there Clos
ing the book with a slam, the Judge
laid his specs on, the table, and rising
slowly, broke forth: kssWell, sir, Pve
always been a Daniel Webster man.
and | voted for him for President; but
any man thatwill write as big a die
tionary as this, and not put in as COM
mona word as 'equinomicaP in it,. can't
get my vote for anything hereafter"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

t'MADA1l:-Your soothing syrup has
made the profoundest impression upon
a deep-seated laneness of the very
highest reputation. But having seen
your advertisement for double ready
made, baek-action, steam-safety house
domestic, used to the care of a bone
boiling but non-combustible wheat, rye
or oatmeal pancakes, would say
that the twenty-seventh box of your
tbung-starter,s favorite,' (which 1 took
before breakfast, caused the healthiest
activity in the little bakery around the
corner. Both cows are now doing well,
and one will attend the meeting this
evening for the purpose of receiving
George F. Train, Esq" =,
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aais :fltaasons.
How Safes are Blown Open.


The Trenton True Aalericas gives the
folio wing concerning the late robbery
of the Trenton Bapk vault: sg.. .se.,. +.
Mr.. Lewis Lille, now of Newark, is
the manufacturer of the heavy iron
work which guarded the entrance to
TO the vault, and also the bank safe,
and Mr.. Stryker, President ofthe bank.
telegrapheIl to him 10 come and exam
inc the place and give his opinion as to
how it was wrought. We We're intro
duced to Mr.. Lille and shown through
the vault. and had the construction of
the outer and inner door, and the bank
also explained.
The outer door of the vault weighs
one thousand pounds, qand must have
taken at least fye mente have laid it
down blythe side eofthes vault where if
was found. The burglars first proceed
ed to screw ON the floor wliatis known
as step, OR iren to hold brace, which
is an upright bar ofMoed. The brace
was left at the side of the door, and was
viewed by many. The burglars had
marked the door, near the lock, intend
ing to break it. The lock is a combin-
alton one of more than ordinary pow
er, but finding that wedging would an
their purpose better, they wedged pow
erfully from the back of the door, and
succeeded iR breaking the hinges and
carrying away the dogs which held the
door to the jams on the inside. 1t must,
Mr.. Lille thinks, have taken two
hours tobreak away the door, which is
two inches in thickness, and so heavy
that is seen at once there must have
been perfect gang in the robbery. The
inside doors of the vanlt are simply
fire proefdOors, fastened by an ordinary
lock, which they wrenched off without
much trouble. -. e,s
Mr.. Lille examined the powder that
was left behind, and which was intend
ed to be used, and he describes it as be-
ing the very finest. quality of glazed
powder, so fine that good thick piece
of writing paper,which would rest any.
where onthe jams of the safe permit
the door to be shut and locked, would
afford ample space for the injection O
sufficient quantity Of powder of the
quality the burglars left to blow oper
the safe.
This may not be known to banker
generally, but if they wiH apply tliis
test to their vault doors and to theil
safes, they VIII be able to satisfy them
selves whether their secretaries were
are available to burglars. tits, we are;
informed, mechanical impossibiIity
the way safe and vault doors are gener
ally made, to fit them so as to prevent
the injection of powder, without, as &
great many are doing, applying India
rubber packing, which will prevent ii
unless there is application of force.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

With pardonable exultation the Tex
as press calls attention to the fact that
there is not an almshouse in the State,
and that there is no need of any man,
woman, or child suffering from poverty
within its bounds. This is a gratify-
ing picture, and if it can boast of sim
liar freedom from violence and laWless-
ness it would be stiII more pleasant
showing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21
TRouBLEp.-A clergyman passed q

TRoUBLED.-A clergyman passed a
boy weeping bitterly, halted and ask
eds What is the matter, my little
fellow ?pa The boy replied: "Before
we hardly got enough to eat of any,
thing, and now what shall we do, for
there's another one eome?r "Hush thy
moaning, and wipe off those tears,b,
said the clergyman, ''and9 remember
that he never sends mouths without he
sends victuais to put into them.H II,
know that, I" said the boy 'but he sends
all the mouths to our house and the
victuais 10 yours"
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'sThings are not as They Were !"


fThings are not as They Were !"
n A copy Of the Salem (Mass.) Gazette
for May 8, 1900, has among its adyer-
tisements the following:
"Smoking Cigars.-Public notice is
once more given to all persons who are
in the habit of smoking in the evening,
that the constable5 have received posi-
tive orders to enter complaint against
any person who shall be found smOk-
Iinga cigar after sundown, as it is con-
trary to law of the town, made for the
purpose of preventing so dangerous a
practice, and every person, without
distinction, who shall be found viOlat-
ing the law will be prosecuted on the
first complaint entered with the officer
of the police.
s'(Signed) NATHAN WALDO"
1t will be seen that the notice does
not mention pipes or places, so that it
would be as much against the law in
ones own house as in the street. The
law, it is stated, has never been repeal
ed, but has been altered, so as to con-
form more closely to the requirements
Eofthe times we live in.
In the same paperioccurs the follow
ing queer obituary notice: 'Died-in
IScotiand, j. Anderson, tinker, aged
ia years. After carrying budget
more than a century, his mortal kettle
was worn through, and death consign-
ed him to the common crucible to be
melted down, refined and cast into a
more worthy vessel by the Great
Founder"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

Fifteen iron-clads to be put in sea-
going order Is the latest fiat Of the
United States Government. Some of
them are to be sent to private yards,
and work is carried on night and day.
The withdrawal of the United States
Minister at Madrid and the H0nard case
point toward Spain as the object of our
sudden naval preparations. and the
word "war" may Turk sullenly behind
them. So says the Journal. i
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

"Wherever we have the majority, as
in Indiana" says the Indianapolis Sen.
tineL, 1--WE shall nominate and elect our
own ticket" Certainly, who expected
you would do otherwise The silly
kittens of the Greeley brood are only
to be used where the FIRE is too hot for
Democratic paws Toledo Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

THE FIRST OATH.-"I will kiss you
Eve" said, the paternal ancestors Of us
all to his caraposa. "I don't care
Adam if you do" she replied. We
presume this first kiss was the occasion
of the first oath.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

SAUCE FOR PUDDING.-One cup of
butter, one cup ofsugar, yolk of one
egg; beat together and stir in one cup
ofboiling water. Let it come to boil,
and when ready for use, flavor to
taste.
"WINE SAUCE" WITHOUT WINE
Butter, sugar and water, thickened
with little corn starch, and favored
with lemon extract or lemon juice or
rind.
Afarmer who raises large quantities
of peas informs us that the black-eyed
marrow is the best he ever used. 1t has
long pod, and the peas are large and
rich. 1t is not quite as early as the
Dan O'Rourke, put is preferable in
toher respects.
REMEDY FOR CATARRH.-Take half
teacup of blood warm water and dis
solve sufficient salt in 1t so that it can
be plainly tasted. Then pour into the
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CAUTION.


MANHUops AOW LOST, HON ttkssTOkkD
just pubiishe,i, new edItion oI Dr Culver,
wells Celebrated Essay On the radical curS
without nedicinel Oi Spernasorrhoea or Semf
mai Weakness, Involuntary sc uinal Losses
ImpOteney. Nsntal anu Physical Incapacity,
tmpedimentS 10 Marriage. esc,. also, ConsnmP-
tson, EPILEPSY, ana FitS. induced oy scls-fn-
diligence OF seXsai extraN agance.
~ Price, IN a scaled envelope. only cents.
Inc celeOrateo author, IN Ibis admllaote
essay clearly demonstrates. from u thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming conse--
quenceS os self-sbuse may be radically cured
without The dangerous Use OF Inter tAhi meol-
cine OF the application ~ the kniie; pointing
CuIra mode OI cure at Oiice simple ceftalns and
.eIfeciuaI, by means of which every sufferer 10
maj ter what hrs condition may be, may cure
himself cneaply, privately, and radically.
~ This Lecture shou q be ID the haRdsOf
every youth and every man IN the land.
Sent, under seal, in a plain envelope, 10 any
address, postpaid, on receipt six cents or two
ost STAN pS. .,
p-ice 25 cents. Address the Publishers.
CHAS. j. : KLINE q CO. .,-
Bo ry, New York. os euace Box 5Sss
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

Vanity, long indulged, becomes 80
exacting at last, that It claims all you
can do, and is never thankful for any
service. H4 300 amd1.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

Greeley spoke of Franklin as phil
osopher who ''never bored" and the
printer made 1t 'snever loved" Itwas
a bore, after all.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

Among the funny things at the late
Cincinnati Convention was the repre-
sentation of Delaware by George Alfred
Townsend, newspaper Bohemian and
Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune, From his place at
the reporters table he would gravely,
at roll-call, answer for the whipping
post State. Delaware, six votes for
/" changing his candidate at
nearly every ballot. At one roll call
Mr.. Townsend was absent, when q
brother reporter answered for him.
"Delaware has gone out to take d
drink. ~ Wushingtop Chronicle. i.l.,ro,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

TRUE HosPIrALITY.-Ipr pray you, o
excellent wife, cumber not yourselfand
me to get a curiously rich dinner. for
this man and woman that have alight-
ed at our gate; or bed-chamber made
ready at too great a cost; these things,
if they are curious in them, they can
get for few shillings in any village;
but rather let this stranger see, if he
will, in your looks, accents and be-
haviour, your heart. and earnestness,
your thought and will, what he cannot
buy atany price in any city, what he
may well travel twenty miles, and
dine sparely and sleep hardly, to. be-
hold. Let not the emphasis Of hospi-
tality be in bed and board; but let
truth, and love, and honor, and courte-
lsy flow in all thy deeds Emerson.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

Does it hurt . joke to crack it9
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21
Music In PubIic Worsbin-

One DAY nOuclng very poor and
aged woman in tears during the SER
vice, I spoke to her at the close, and
inquired the cause of her grief. "Oh,
|sir,,' said she, ''that blessed, blessed
song in the middle of the prayers"
She could say no more; but she was
alluding to an anthem by Professor
Sterndale BennettA'fO> Lord, Thou
hast searched me out" The function
of anthems is no doubt quite different
from that of psalms or hymns. 1t is
greatly to be wished that the congrega-
ton would never attempt to join in the
anthem, not even in the chorus, strong
as the temptation may sometimes be.
Above all, let not people with musical
ears sing fancy parts to their own edi-
fication, and the great distress Of their
fellow wOrshiperS. The strength of the
congregation during the anthem is
Iemphatically to sit, or, at all events, to
stand still. They need lose nothing by
their silence, for, rightly understood, it
may be quite as blessed thing to allow
music to flow into the souls as to pour
forth actively songs of praise. This is
hardly popular view OF the subject.
In dyery church where an anthem is
sung, the majority of the congregation
seems to belong to one or two classes
those that look upon the anthem as an
unwarrIntable interloper, and those
who regard it simply in the light of a
show-off for the cnoir. Need we OBJ
serve that neither of these two views is
the correct one. sr
Those persons who regret the grand
old days when the shave aristocracy
chewed tobacco and fought duels in
Washington, will be somewhat revived
on hearing that the fine old-fashioned
''recontre' which took place in that
city between two fine old Southern
gentlemen, a day or two since. Seen
eral" Jones, Of Virginia, and Colonel
ISayre, of Alabama, were the heroes Of
the fight. The General was standing
at the door of his hotel when he was at
tackled by the Colonel, armed with q
heavy cane. The latter, by o we'll
aimed blow, broke the Generals lef
wrist, when the General Unexpectedly
| wrested away the cane and neatly
pounded the gallant Colonel over tht
head. Some weak-minded and un
Echivalrous person separated them a
!, this point; but no one else offering tt
aid the peace-maker, the high-toneC
military men drew knives and resumed
the fight. They fellover one anOthe
{ for some time, and each stabbed hi
antagonist with great vigor until the.
became exhausted from want of blood
r They were both handsomely cut t.
pieces, and the spectators felt that il
sIspite Sof the sinroads : of the Northern
tscurn, Washington was still true TO it
chivalrous traditions.
i IrErw
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-05-21

gloss and freshness of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, so that a new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it win keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandruff, which is often so un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious. substances which make
some preparations dangerous and iniu-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for q HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it a rich, glossy
lustre, and grateful perfume.
Prepared by Dr.. J. C. Aver & Co..
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
Z LOWELL, MASS. iv
Sold in st, Clairsville, Ohio. by
l. H. Patterson.
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FIRST FLOOR -S.Psfsnesi. 6 Psfsa asi.il
second Floor -SsEPit:; SihPda% el.dss. Sil al9Ln'
Third Fioor--aanIsSf aIsff N6sfSn::. SSSSs: Blankets

CELLAR Cotton Yarns, Bateings and
COAAc'A Carpet Chains.
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UI1 = = y II =
AyeA s.
1-1 s,s-,s = rsi =. q.
Vigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
!. natural Vitality and CQsor.

A ! lssing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy, and
efectual for
preserving the
hair. IT soon
restores faded
or gray hair
to its original
color. NTH The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25

DEFINITION OF SHYsTER.-Shysters, in
the language OF a prominent witness in
Newly We. Alta California, libel for ca ii q
plaintiff shyster) are class of men VIZ
get to the police court a little earlier d han
other attorneys, and when they 6nd a d. an
with bloody nose or a bunged eye, or iu
any other way seeming to have busi1 ess
with the court, they go after him aud take
whatever he has, from $l5 to $50 dow to
ssreet-osr-tickets. | have known them to
take as small a fee as four coupons-on the
South park line; they go after DRINKS and
get what they can out of them they ask
them if they have case; if they have en-.
ployed 8 respectable attorney, the shys iers
say they will take the case for less. 7 hey
do their business on the principle Of I'd yer
expecting TO see their client agaiu." The
| jury in the case found for the defendant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25
MEDICAL
WAR; ANTED

w A II n \ y ED A
perfect cure for all hind s
OF PHEs, LEPRosY,
sCHRoFULA, CANCER,
SALT RBEUM, CATAHRH
d DYSPEPSIA, RHEUMA
TIxM, and all diseases OF
the sKIs and BLOOD; en-
f,y-aI.y 5,agsygJEr GO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25
Qa'lp Argul 8.
Flight of the Birds 8.

y wise little birds how do you know
The way 60 90
eoa'h"ard and northward, to and fro F?
Far up in the ether pipsd they
We but obey
ons who calle.h us, far away.
he csllsth and Oallsth year by year,
Now there, now here
aver he maketh the way appear.
Dear little birds, he calleth me
Who called ye;
"onId that l might ss trusting bel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25
Dir. BOHANNAN

0fies No. 619 North Fifth street, (betweeu
Warrington Ave. ana Green streets),
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25
The Principles in the C on
test.

Mr.. Voorhees, volunteers the assertion that
mo honest. intelligent Democrat can sup
port either Grant or Greeley without first
abandoning his principles" What "pkinci-
ples does this honorable member from IN
diana ailude toY The platform of pfinci-
piles on which Mr.. Greeley was nomi4 sted
and which he "joyfally accepts" has been
formally approved by the Democratic
State Convention of the largest Sta 10 of
the Union, which, BY that act, declares
them to be sound Democratic principles.
In Mr.. Greeley's letter of acce ptsnce wehave
an avowal of his individual principles, and
there is not single doctrine in the Av oval
that Democrat can object to; nay, there
is not one that the best Democrats ID the
country do not heartily indorse.
But, perhaps Mr.. Voorhees, is thin king
about the past principles of the DemocIaoy.
If so, on this point we have to say that
Democrats of to day have nothing td do
with Mr.. Greeley's past principles, and
nothing to de, also, With some of the past
principles of the Democracy. The reEolu-
tions of '98; opposition to In,ernaJ i'm
provements, and preference for Va ried
currency issued by the banks of thirty odd
States to an uniform currency issued BY the
governmeut-these were once Democtstic
principles, which are nov Abandoned and
the party is the better for having abandon
ed them. Even Mr.. voorhees, has surrtnd
cred a good deal of his Democracy; ind BED.
when we look at his harsh, despotic bill to
prohibit polygamy in Utah, We think he has
surrendered more than is proper, and &C.
cepted more of the imperial docsriued OF
Rsdicslism than the case calls for.
1t does not concern Us what Mr., Gree ey's
past principles were we want to elect him
on his present principles-on the principle q
put forth in his letter of acceptance. Mr..
Greeley has abandoned some of his past
docsrnes-the Ku-klux law among them.
and is now uniting with Democrats in de.
msnding the adoption Of o,her theories and
ideas. In fact, Mr.. Greeley has become so
much of q modern Democrat, and the
modern Democrats have become so ne Arly
Liberal Republicans, that the cordial up
port of Mr.. Greeley by the Democratic has
ses is as logical and inevitable as it is up
posed to be lsughable. Louis Repd BIZ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25
Black & CoIored Silks

Japanese and Foulard Silks.
Plain and Fancy Dress Goods-Embracing
many varieties not to be found in any
other House.
Suits, Closks and ShawIs 10 Wonderful Ex-
tent and Variety.
Ladies Linen and Cotton Underwear.
Misses Suits of every Description.
Infants Cloaks, Robes, &c ,,,&e.
Embroideries and Lsces.
Ribbons, Ties and Scarfs.
Cretonne, Batiste, and other Dolly Var.
dens.
Real Thread and Lima Lace Shawls.
Piques, Nainsooks and Victoria Lawns.
Housekeeping Goods-Comprising every
article in this line.
Ladies, Misses and Children,s Shoes Of the
most celebrated northumberland
ed in material and superiority Of fit.
An inspection Of our stock requested when in
the city. Orders solicited. Samples sent when
ask ed for.
SCRUGGs, VANDERV0ORT
& BARNEY.
| apr24d1m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25
UseRenne's Pain Killing
M AoTO OIL.
sit Works like q Charm"

kKADER-
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Headache
Renne's Pain-KiIling Magic Oil cures TooIhAshs.
Renne' Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Neuralgis.
RsnnssPan Z Hing Magic Oil cures Cholera.
RenRes Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Gu 70 att N
Rep nss Pain Fl lling Magic Oil cures Lamensss.
Rsnnes Pain Killing Magic 0ilcuresSkin Disease
Some folks seem to be proud of telling how
"lame their shoulders are'-of "my criok IN the
back"-or,"I have got the sciatiea''-and de-
light in Dragging that nothing can cure me =
but when we get such awful felix's to use Rem
mes Psin-KIlllng Magic Oil, faithfully; We
not only cure their lameness and charm away
their pains, but we actually take all that kind Of
"brag out of them" and they frankly own up,
and say il works like = charm "
@e- Sold by all Druggists, Merchants Grocers
II is put up in three sizes, and called Trial
Size, ""Medism Size," and Large Family Size.
bottles. WM RENNE SONS.
Sole ProPristors and Manufacturers,
je6-d&weowly Pitts6eld, Mass.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by John Beings
ton, Druggist Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25
SPERMAToRRHoEA.

Caused BY selfahuse veuerV the symptoms
being Seminal losses Indigestion, Irritabity
power aversion society rendering
ais disease Is thousands none not
knowing what the matter many do or cannot visit
me After 80 years experience have prepared cures;
No The formation stage. No. The stage Of progress
no j Inc stage OF decay and impotency, IS treat
ent Anew pack ages cures most and perseverance,
MI cure any case OF the kind State yonr fully
I'VE dollars and the you POSTPAID
thus you have my skill than travelling eY
pesess without exposure One package cGny ince Won
and cure IN this way is certain time As remedy Is
changed TO suit circumstances "
Pamphlets enabling one to state their Gaze ru1 "a
PAGES IN sealed letter envelope fer p cents address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-05-25

Express to all parts of the United States. re-
quest all to send or call on me and take back
their money in all cases Of failure. From the
fact that, during IA years from one to sir bottles
have never failed TO cure even in the worst
forms OF all the sOos e diseases (See cIrcul&rsl.
Some dealers prefer to sell medicines that never
cure because they receive larger profit and have
unlimited sales. 81 bottle. Nsa- Sold everv-
where q. D. FOWLE, Chemist, Boston.
sepl6-deo9- sAwlY