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The LAST POPE LEO.

The Last Leo on the Papal Throne died
in 1929. Anneballe Della Genga, Pope
Leo XII, was born August 2. l760, in the
Territory of Spoleto. Before his elevation
to the Pontificate he filled the offices of
Archbishop, Cardinal aud Pspal Nupcio,at
several German courts. In 1898, he was
made Archbishop of Tyre, and twenty
three years later was made u cardinal. He
was sent to France on special and import
ant mission by Pius vi, and upon tho
latter's death succeeded him in the Papacy
on September 2S, 1923, in his sixty-third
year, and after being Cardinal for seven
years. As Pope his governmeHt of the
Church was characterized by 6rmness
that drew him into dispute with France
and Austria, but in his temporal rule he
was sctuated by zeal for the welfare of his
subjects and his country. In his efforts to
secure this welfare his influence was ar
IDENTIFY and resolutely directed toward the
promotion of education and culture and the
encouragement of literature, and, on the
other hand, to the suppression of brigan-
dsge and the overthrow of pernicious secret
societies. He organized the SapienEa Uni
versity in Rome, regulated its Faculties OF
theology, law, medicine, philosophy and
phlology, increased the corps of pr06es-
sors, and advanced their salaries, and in
other essential points increased very great
ly the general efficiency of the institutiOn.
He caused q jubilee for the year 1895 20
be published. He was also very Jealous in
his efforts to extend both the Papal au-
thority and introduce into the government
many important reformations. He enRag-
ed in negotiations with the South Amor
ican Republics, with the design of reflling
the numerous sees which had been left
vacant during the wars with Spain, and in
October, 1924, published an act "Motu pro-
prio reorgAnizing the government of the
Papal States. He corrected the abuses that
had crept into sOme converts and monas-
teries of the Sacred City, aud by the
establishment of an efficient police forco
maintained general order and secnrity'
His reieu was brought to close February
10, 1899, when he died, after filling the
Papal Throne for little more than five
yaar6,
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TIE LEOS IN HISTORY.
Cincinnati Telegraph.

The name of Leo, taken by the new Pope,
recalls some of the most eventful and glo-
rious days in the history of the Papscy.
At least five of the twelve popes who have
borne the name made themselves famous
among the rulers of the Holy See. Leo l.,
caponized and surnamed the Great, who
occupied the Papal chair from 44O to 46l,
appessed q quarrel between AetiQs and
AlbInus which threatened to leave Gaul and
Italy exposed to the barbarians, saved
Rome from Attila, persuadiDg the
Scour0e of God" to retire with a ransom,
and made Genseric and his Vandals agree
that in the sack of Rome, three of its
churches should be spared and the lives of
all its citizens. The came great Pontitf
restored discipline and harmony among the
African churches, annulled the fraudulent
Episcopal elections of Gaul and enforced
celibacy upon the clergy. Leo III, also
canonized, Pope from T95 to SIG, founded
many of the finest Roman churches, crown
ed Charlemagne Emperor of the West, and
gave to the church the solemn services
known as the "RUgations." Leo Nv, a
third Saint, Pope from S47 to $50, headed,
clad in his priestly robes, the sally of the
citizens of Rome in 849 against great
Saracen host which had landed at Ostia,
and, routing the enemy, took such booty
that he was enabled with it to reconstruct
the whole circuit of the walls of Rome,
having already built ramparts about what
is now called the Leonine City. Leo <.
the most illustrious of the name, from q
secular point of view, was a son of Lorenzo
de Medici, called the "Msgniticent." He
became Cardinal at thirteen, at seventeen
Legate and at thirty eight Pope, succeed
ing Julius ii, in 1913.
Before coming to the Pspal throne this
| Pontitf had been the companion and patron
of the most eminent artists and literary
men of the day. He reconstructed the great
Roman University, and made it the most
eminent scientific body in Europe, with its
\ | hundred professors teaching every branch
of science, sacred or prOfane, including
medical botany, then first taught. be
patronized the arts with all the munih
cence of the Medicean family he founded
the Greek Institute on the Esquiline
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NUMBER 5.

established Greek press in Rome, enoosr-
aged the study of the Oriental languages,
and printed at his own cost Sante Pagnino's
Bible and key to the Egyptian hierogly-
phics by Piero VSleriana. Under him was
hold the fifth general council of LatSSAn
to him Portugal sent the first fruits Of
Albuquerques East India conquests he
added to the Pontifcal domains Siena,
Perugia and Bologna, and regained Parma
and Piacedna. Under his reign the building
of st. Peters was completed. He strOve In
vain to form a league of Chrstendom
against the Turks, and died after reign of
eight years, long gratefully remembered by
the Romans AS an era of happiness and
prosperity, and destined to live in the
annals of art and literature while the names
Of Raphael and Michael Angelo survive or
scholars recall Bembo and Sadoleto. The
latest Leo of the line, Leo XII, who reigned
from 1923 to lS29, was firm governor, who
exerted himself vigorously to repress brig
andsge, established an efficient police at
Rome, did much for the Sapienza Univer-
sty, and was most roundly abused for his
circular letter to the Christian nations at
tacking the hypocrisy Bible societies, and
bis resolute warfare upon the secret organi-
cations 30 obnoxious to the Catholic
Church,
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Elected to the PspAl Chair on Wednesday,
February go.
Freeman'S Journal.

Freeman'S Journal.
Gioaochino Pecci, now Lao XIII, the 80 Goes
sor of the immortal PiCs TX, was one OF the
most important personaGes IN the Sacred Col
lege. He was born at CarpIneto, in the Ponti-
Rcal States, March 2d, 1910 He hiss always
been distinguished for his character, energy
wisdom and virtues, and for his valuable ser
vices. He combines in reasonable degree
apostolic gentleDess with administrative firm
ness. He makes himself loved and feared at
the same time. Throughout bis whole life he
has always dis played the most solid q1alItles'
Gioacohino Pecci sprung from 40 ancient
patrician family of Carpiueto in the Diocese OF
AnAgn. He is tall in stature, and has tho sp-
pearance of an ascetic. HE head is remarkable
for fine cut lines OF character.
The lines of his features are firm, resolute
and somewha angular. His voice is sonoroUs
and brilliant when preach Ing Dut otherwise n
familiar conversation. In private life he ls
simple, affectionate, amiable and full OF wit
In ceremonies, under the purple or under Eds
copal insignia, he becomes grave, aus:ere.
maieatic he appears filed with the fuilness of
his ministry. One would imagine that &c posed
but it is not SO, it is natural with him he doee
not affect it, it seeks him. Familiarity with
| the Pontifcate imparts second netCto.
Having completed his studies at the Roman
College, he entered the Academy of Nobl
Ecolesiastics, and devoted himself with prof
| to the study of Law and Theology. Gregory
XVI, who had a keen knowledge of men, be-
| came deeply interested in him, and attached
his Household and signature Referendary
| March 16, 1880. Shortly afterwards he sent
him as Delegate to Benevento, then to Spoleto,
| and afterwards to Perugia. In these cities
| Mgr. Pecci displayed uncommon ability and
| attracted public admiration. He possesses, at
l the same time, holy charity, incorruptible
| integrity, and unyielding tirmneRs.
His fret act of administration is deserving OF
mention.
BE was at Benevento, place then in de-
plorable condition; situated as it Was, far from
Rome which could giveit bat little attention
and hemmed in by the kingdom of Naples
which was the resort and asylum of smugGl lert
! aud -briGAnds. The government of this Pro
the Delegate. There we're families there with
feudal notions, powerful in rank and fortune
despisng authority, but timidly yieldiDg e
Nsapolitsn brigRndage, which they protected
against authority itself; just as Sicily Is at thu
present time. Mgr. Pecci had then 70 comba
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-10
The American Young Folk and the New Pope.

Some months ago an organization, having
for it's object the promotion among Catholic
youth of feelings of devotion towards the Pope
as head of the Catholic Church, was begun.
and now numbers 80 900 young folk through
out the United States and Canada. 1t was
formed under the title of Pro Mono AMERICAN
CATHOLIC YoUNG Folk, with the Rev. Thomas
scully of Cambrdgeport, Editor of Our Young
Foks Magazine, as spiritual director, and
quite recently was formally approved at
Rome, the Archbishop Of Boston being notified
to that effect. When the new Pope was elect
ed it was decided to continue the organiza-
tion under the same title, and the following
dispatch was sent by cable, to which the reply
given below was received:
BosToN, MASS, U. S. A. Feb. a. 1878.
Leo XIII, Papa, Roma Thirty Thousand
Pho Mono Amer can Catholic Young Folk salute
you, "Tu es Pe5rus," and beg the Apostolic
! TonI isznn4 r. Tuos- -SCU1LY,
| Priest and Director.
ROME, Feb. "a, 1873
! To Rev Thomas Scully The Holy Father il
thankful to the Pho Mono American Catholic
| Young Folk, and most afeetionately blesses
| them. MGR. LASAGENI,
Secretary of State
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Rosa DErina, The queen of Song.

The blowing telegram received last Friday
explains itself:
Editor Morning Star
Mr.. McCourt, manager for Rosa DErina,
Erin's Prims Donna, is here, en- route to New
Orleans, to arrange for the appearance in your
city of Irelaud's Queen of Song. The peerless
Prima Donna has given grand Sacred Concerts
at the Cathedral in Savannah, end in the
theatre and st. Pstrick's Church also at Au-
gusta and Macon. She performs in the Church
ct Atlanta, on tho 9th and 10Th, thence to
Montgomery on the 18th, and Mobile on the
I4th, and will arrive in New Orleans in time
for the great National Festival Of the 18th
of March.
We understand that this most talented and
popular Prima Donna will make her first ap-
pearance in New Orleans, at st. PAtrick's
Hall, next Sunday evening, 18th March.
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. LENIEN MoN1ToR.-From Mr.. P. F. Gogarty,
Isl Camp street, we have received the Lenten
Monitor, most invaluable work at the season.
1t consists of series of moral reflections and
devout aspirations on the Gospels, for each day
from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Price
6ooAa
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As Cruz de Cruoe (CrosS upon Cross) was Pins
ks mystical title, prophesied in the eleventh
century -Malacbyg -ArnhbiShOp of
Armagh, 30, in like manner, the title (Predicted
by the Same Saint, for Pius ks immediate suc-
cesSOr) was the beautiful aud cheering one
Lunsn do caTO CLdgbt from Hssyen.)
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LUMEN IN COELO.

SKETCH OF CARDINAL PEcc1, NOW LEO XIII
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-29
Working Out Prosperity.

The distribution of labor is a proposed
remedy for forced idleness that finds much
favor with large class of theorists upon in
dustrial and economic problems, and we must
admit that on paper it seems quite plausible.
But, like many other suggestions for curing
human distresses and ills, the weak point Is
that nobody has shown yet how it can be put
into practice and sustained so as to have an
equal application to all parties interested. The
theory is that if the labor to be done will en-
ploy half given number Of people ten hours
day, leaving the other half nothing to do,
then the hours of labor should be limited to
five out of each twenty-four, that all hands
may be employed. Something like this has
already been tried in periods of industrial
dullneSs, but on a narrow scale. Mills and
factories have been run on half time when it
was neither profitable nor possible to run
them on full time, in order that all the opera
tives might be allowed some employment. In
mines the amount of coal or ore to be raised
has been limited to half the capacity of the
mines, to prevent over supply and maintain
prices, the men working but half the regular
time. II will be remembered that last year
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, when busi-
ness was slack, rather than discharge train
men, reduced the working hours, so that all
might have something TO do at decreased
wages. The men resisted and finally struck.
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The N. Y. Graphic.


Once upon time, so ru.ls the most
authentic story, one of the Great Fred.
erick's fsvorlte chsplains was taken
from him by the hand of death. The
peculiar qualities OF the deceased &C.
clesiastic had not been more his de-
vout piety and heartfelt reverence than
his known courage in danger and pres
ence OF mind In seasons OF sstonish-
ment. Said the great King:
'Ah, me! where shall find another
man so truly devOut and so conscien-
tiously devoted to his religious duty,
who will at the same time possess such
wondrous presence of mind? All!
Good Father Isaac's wits were never
wanting
At length, however, a candidate was
recommended to his favorable cOnsid-
GRAFTON, q man known to be pious and
devout, and against whom no breath
of scandal had ever been turned.
But what Is his courage?' demanded
Frederick. What would he do In q
moment of mortal terror which had
burst Unexpectedly over his head?'
The propOser shook his head. He
could not say.
'Hal' cried the King, we will try
him. Look ye. He shall preach In
our chapel next Sunday afternoon,
and / will be there. But he is to have
no sermon prepared. will myself,
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when enter the chapel, place in his
hand a sealed packet, within which he
will find the text; and from that text
he will preach his sermon
The ecclesiastic was consulted and
readily consented to the proposition.
The eventful day arrived and the
clergyman entered the chapel, and as
he passed up the centre aisle an officer
in gaudy uniform-aide-de-ca of
the King-put q sealed paper in his
hand, at the same time whispering,
From his Majestyn
The clergyman assembled to the pull
pit, read the Scriptures, gave out the
two hymns, made an appropriate pray
er, in which the King was recognized
without fulsomeness, and then he
arose and broke the seal of the missive
he had received, and found it-blank!
Not word nor pen mark appeared.
With calm smile the clergyman cast
his eyes over the congregation and
then said:
Brethren and sisters-Here is moth.
ing,' and he he held up the paper to
show that 1t was blank. Blessed Is he
whom nothing can annoy, whom moth
ing can make afraid or swerve from
his duty. We read that God made
from nothing all things! And yet look
at the stupendous majesty of His infin-
lite creatiOn!
And thereupon the candidate weat
on with a powerful and eloquent dis
course on the wonders and beauties of
creation!
Suffice 1t to say that Frederick be-
slowed upon him the vacanG chaplain
cy, and that in time he became the
Kings chief cOnfidant and spiritual ad-
wiser
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-29

of organs, but only one leg. Piercing
one leg with pin will produce signs
of pain in the face of one child, while
the other will be perfectly free from
any sensation. They do not act in
unison. While one laughs and plays,
the other sleeps or cries from hunger.
Sometimes they both sleep together,
and when both are awake they have
great desire to play with each others
hands. The features are very regular,
and the face of each child is very pref
ty for baby oaly s months old. The
limbs are as large as those of an
ordinary child. Where the two bodies
ed, but gradually decreases into the
usual size. They were exhibited to
number OF physicians on Saturday,
who pronounced the pair to be one of
the greatest freaks of nature they had
ever seen. They thought the two bo-
dies were merged into one most nstu-
rally, and believed the children would
live to the average age. The children
have been named Rose and Marie.
The parents are Sim and Anne
Drouin, who were born in Marseilles,
France. Their grandparents are still
living thSre. A few years ago Mr..
and Mrs. Drouin emigrsted to San
Benoit and engaged in farming. They
are both 26 years old, the husband be-
ing four day s older than his wife. They
have only one other child, girl who
is two years old, and who enjoys the
best of health, and suffers from no de-
formity. The father is tall and stout.
He weighs $50 pounds, is 6 feet high,
and has the appearance of farIuer.
The mother Is short and stout, and
weighs about 30 pounds less than her
husband. Both parents are Of dark
They speak no English.
One child looks very much like its
while the other bears strik-
ing resemblance to the father. A very
neat cradle and canopy covered with
blue silk have been constructed at
the Aquarium for the twins. Several
elaborate silk dresses have also been
for them. Two rooms have
been fitted up in the Aquarium for the
OF the parents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-29

The Republicans of the Thirteenth Con-
gressional District held their convention at
Marietta on Wednesday Of last week. Col.
Pond of Morgan presided over the conven-
ton and W. H. Cooley of Noble acted as
Secretary. All the counties were fully rep
resented, and the proceedings entirely harmo
nious. Gen. Dawes, Col, Hunter and J. NJ
Dalzell withdrew their names, and Hon. N.
81. Van Worries received the nomination by
acclama:ion. The feeling is general tLat he
will beat Warner, notwithstanding the mar
gin against him on last years vote.
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Wonderful Twins.
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
A pair of twins is now on exhibition
at the Aquarium, and is attracting
much attention from physicians and
others. The two children are girls,
and were born Dec. %, 1877, at San
Benoit, town about forty miles north
of Montreal, Canada. From their heads
to the first lumbar vertebr9, the chill
dren are possessed of perfectly-formed
and entirely distinct members, but be-
low that point the bodies become one.
There ia not the slightest deformity
about any of their organs. They have
two distinct sets of internal organs and
four arms, but only one abdomen and
two legs. Each child controls one set
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New SerieS-VOl. 18-No 80

State to stand up now, as they stood
up in the years past, to the true idea
of independent, courageous statesman
ship, and meet all their opposers in the
light. face to face, by the power of ar
gument and the truth. These are our
political weapOns--We ask no others;
and we will stand or fall with such ar
NOR as these give US.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-29

The Democratic candidate for Governor oi
Tennessee, as might have been expected, is
an Eek Confederate officer. He is forty-two
years of age, was a Colonel in the Seventh
Tennessee Infantry, lost leg at the battle of
Stone River, and has been Chancellor of the
Franklin Judicial District for eight years.
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Trains leaving Columbus at 4C m and
8 . IN, run daily.
Through Chicago Express leaves Columbus
daily except Sunday at 40 m, with sleeps
ing cars attached and arrives in Chicago at
Z 50 next morning.
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points in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Kansas,
Colorado and the Western States and Territo>
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on Household Goods, Live Stock, DC, and 2OO
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The Buffalo Courier (Dem.) fatty refuses
to accept Senator Thurman's views on the
financial question. and says: "When the gov
ernment has redeemed its promise with
reference to its unpaid notes now issued, it
will be time enough to discuss the policy of
doubling their volume, and to inquire as to
its power under the Constitution to resort to
a measure hitherto justified only under the
plea of military necessity"
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DIR r C0HRURN.

of the firm of Morris, Jarrett & COburn,
Dentists, No. 1874 Market street, Wheeling,
w. Va, win be at Centerville Aug 9Th, and
remain 5 days; Armstroags Mills, August 12,
and remain days; Belmont, August 18th,
and remain days; MoristoWn, August 18th,
and remain days; Flushing, Aug. 2lst, and
remain days; st. ClairsYille, Aug. 2Sth, and
remain 8 days q IS 81
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The Democrat" who announced his desire
to bet 81 900 on the result of the approaching
election, in Hamilton county, is requested to
materialize at this office.-Cincinnati Com
mercial
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If Mr.. Thurman has always been loyal to
the 'Ohio idea what was the cause of the
coolness between him and his venerable un
Gle when the latter was ''rising up for Gov
ernor?
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BELMONTCHRONICLE.
ST, CLAIRSVILLE OHIO.
THURSDAY. AUGUST 20, 1873.

THE Nationals have nominated candidates
for Congress in about half of the twenty dis
tricts in Ohio.
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MASONIC DIRECTORY, 1877

Belmont Lodge, No. l6, F 4 A. NJ. meets ev-
fy Wednesday night on or preceding the null
moon. JAMES BRYAN. W. N.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
st. Clairsville Chapter, No. IL Royal Arch
hssons meets LIST Friday night each month.
GEO. P. BUMGARNER, II. P.
JESSIE 3. MEYER, Sec'y.
Belmont Council, r. and s. NJ, meets on the
eco nd tuesday night of evury month.
II. R. BUMGARNER, q. NJ.
Z ID. BAILY, Rec.
. Hope Oommandery No. .26 Of Knights Temp.
RS tii eeLs On the first Tuesday night of every
month. G. w. CARROLL. Z. Z.
F. d. BAILEY, Rec.
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"QUERY: Why will men smoke common
bacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros.
Seal Of North CurOhnG at tn G same
rice 2" T12 6 1Y.
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Pittsburgh, Cincinnati g.
St. Louis r. r.
PAN HANDLE ROUTE.
Time Table East and West.

Time L aDIe EaSC anu WtsI.
MAY u, 1878.
Trains leave the Pa9dle Depot, foot of Elev>
enth street, Wheeling, w. Va, near Public
landing, daily except Sunday, Columbus time,
as follows:
GOING RAST.
Leave Thro' TX. Fast Line Mixed Ft.
he Ing q m 4 L N e L n