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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
The Better Spelling.

The new fashion in spelling, says
Prof. David Swing, of Chicago, seems at
first glance like a cruel slaughter of
shade trees, and pet birds, and the fam
lily dog, but, if one will look at the mat
ter calmly, he will see that it is no de-
struction at all, but is really an improve
ment of the old house. a thinning of the
hedge, mending of all the old fences. a
making of a turnpike where there has
been too long mud-road, and the hang
ing Of a neat gate where our fathers
were won't to let down heavy bars. We
ought to make a distinction between
mere feelings and reasonable feelings ;
for, if we have permitted ourself to be-
come so attached to an old wooden plow
that we would not exchange it for the
hest steel one, we are not persons Of
deep feelings, but rather of deep baby
hood and stupidity. The human race
that will from deliberate choice spell
the word program, programme and
tisik, 'phthisic," and which, when its
folly is pointed to, will proceed to affirm
that it prefers the longest way Of spell
ing word, should be compelled to go
back to canal-boats and pack-horses, and
to dipped candles, and to sermons two
hours long. Progress is a universal
movement of all things. IL our fathers
had poor plow, and a poor wagon, and
poor reaping tool, so they had a poor
way of spelling a sound, and must me-
cessarily have written as they acted and
thought in other particulars. They had
poor paper, poor light, poor pens, poor
ink, and poor spell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
For all Female Complaints

Nothing equals DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. 1t is most powerful re-
storative tonic. also combining the most
valuable nervine properties, especially
adapting it to the wants of debilitated
ladies suffering from weak back. inward
fever, congestion, Inflammation, or ul-
ceration, or from nervousness, or neu-
ralgic pains. Mr.. G. w. Seymour, drug
gist, of Canton, Ny, writes DIR. Pierce
as follows: "The demand for your Fa-
vorite Prescription is wonderful, and
one man stated to me that his wife had
not done days work in five months,
when she commenced taking your Fa-
vorite Prescription, took two bottles and
is now on the third bottle, and is able to
do her housework alone and milk four
cows twice day." DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription is sold by all dealers in
medicines. lL't -f
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

EX-GOVERNOR FooTE died at his res
idence near Nashville, Tennessee, last
week. He has been ill for some time
and his death was momentarily expect
ed. He was born in Fauquier county,
Virginia, September 20, 1900, and was
educated at Washington College in that
State. He studied law, was admitted to
the bar and settled in Alabama. in 1924.
In 1926 he removed to Mississippi, and
in IS47 was elected to the United States
Senate, where he remained until 1852.
He was elected Governor in the same
year and subsequently spent few
years in California He identified him
self with the rebellion and was a mem
Der of the Confederate Congress. After
the return of peace he published "The
War of the Rebellion" and later work
on "Recollections of Public Men," At
the tipe of his death he was Superin-
tendent of the Mint at New Orleans. He
was a strong partisan, and during his
time fought three duels.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

Mr.. RICHMOND is a systematic and
scientific baseball player, and has got
the national game down to very fine
point. He is known as the Brown Uni
versity baseball player, and will pitch
this year for the Worcester professional
club. In his pocket last year he carried
a notebook, in which he entered the
batting peculiarities of all the League
batsmen who played against him. This
book be has studied carefully, and he is
aow spending much time in devising va
rious "twists," "drop-balls," "Malones"
and other peculiarly-delivered' balls, by
which he expects to battle the before
mentioned batsmen in the coming con-
tests.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

CAPT. WEBB, the famous English
swimmer, performed in London his feat
of remaining in the water for sixty
hours. He was to be allowed an inter-
mission of half an hour, but only took
twenty minutes, to change his clothing
and stretch his limbs. The performance
took place in a sixty-foot tank, six feet
deep, and filled with artificial sea-water
kept at a temperature of seventy de-
grees. He ate and drank in the water,
and took several short maps floating on
his back. At the conclusion of his feat
Capt. Webb turned a couple of somer-
saults in the water, from which he as
cended briskly, and apparently none the
worse for his immersion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

W. II. VANDERBILT is said to be satis-
fed with his s1S0,O0O,OOO. and anxious
to retire from active business. For this
reason he will dispose of all his railroads
and other productive property as fast as
possible without sacrifice. invest the
proceeds in Government bonds, and live,
like the Astors, on interest and rents.
Jay Gould hopes to be able to bring his
own career to a successful climax by
gaining control of the New York Cen
trail and having himself elected its Pres
ident next wear.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

IT seems that the House does dot even
know how to adjourn. The action it took
the other day, fixing date for the close
of the session, is in the form Of joint
resolution requiring the approval of the
President, instead of a:concurrent resolu-
tion needing only the agreement of the
Senate. Unwittingly the Democrats in
the House have assigned to the Presi-
dent an extra-Constitutional power
that of saying whether they may go
home or not.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

SENATOR THURMAN is great snuff
taker, and his red bandana is saturated
with it. While he was making some re-
marks on the Geneva Award bill, Sena-
tor Burnside came over and sat close by
him. The Ohio Senator gesticulated
with his handkerchief in such a way as
to set the Rhode Island Senator sneeZing
in the most irrepressible and undignified
manner, and he was forced to retreat to
the lobby, while the hall resounded with
his spasmodic explosions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

IT now thought that Congress has
ample time to pass the necessary ap.
preparation bills and adjourn May 81.
The Senate will hereafter meet at IL
O'Clock, and the House is holding night
sessions. A conference was held re-
Gently at which it was decided to hurry
legislation and get through as quickly
as possible. The coming National Con-
ventions may have something to do with
the matter, as several Presidential aspi-
rants are anxious to get home and look
after their fences before the nomina-
tions come off.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

"Ihad been sick and miserable so long
and had caused my husband so much
trouble and expense, no one seemed to
know what allied me, that was CON-
pletely disheartened and discouraged.
In this frame Of mind got bottle OF
Hop Bitters unknown to my family. /
soon began to improve and. gained So
fast that my husband and family thougl {
it strange and unnatural, but when tolo
them what had helped me, they said
"Hurrah for Hop Bitters long may they
prosper. for they have made mother
well and US happy."-The Mother.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
so.,s 80, Dssw THE McCOMAS
is in the prodicamsntE tEvAT0R
the boy and the donkey SUs

commands ~ .l1G MCCOMAS
Isl j, in naa. the p5saisanshS .1 SWTOR
market and attempted to act on the
vice of every person they met. Advice
is one of the many things the giving of
which affords greater pleasure than the
receiving; and for this reason it is free
ly poured out upon the National Legis-
lature in q way that is extremely liable
to confuse. s r
One popular cry is that Congress
ought to adjourn and save expenses to
the country. Inasmuch as all members,
clerks, messengers and other officials
and employees of Congress are paid by
the year, and as the time has arrived
when coal is not needed and gas would
not be consumed were it not for night
sessions, which result from adjournment
to talk, it is not true that adjournment
would result or does result in any great
saving to the Government, except in the
matter Of printing and paper. A great
saving might be effected in those items
it general debate" were prohibited, and
If no speeches were printed except those
really delivered. The actual difference,
however, in drafts upon the Treasury
for Congressional sessions of three
months and those Of six months dura-
ton is not so great as may popularity be
supposed.
In the course Of some remarks in IA
vor the resolution to adjourn on the S1st
instant, Gen. Garfield stated that if
Congress should remain in session after
the National Conventions, there was
danger that both Houses would resolve
themselves into debating societies. That
would be bad enough, but it would not
be very startling change. There has
been considerable political debate of
very general character in both ends Of
the Capitol since the holidays, but the
country has not been unduly agitated in
consequence thereof The passing of
regular appropriation bills is nearly all
that the country requires of Congress-
these days. If it would attend to them
promptly, including the moneys neeessa-
ry for United States officers and court
expense, and put in the remainer of the
session talking. it would be no great
loss. The country would not need to
growl at the printers bills. and would
not get excited if Congress remained in
session all summer. As it is, whether
Congress adjourns-er remains, the eesun-
try will go on about the same as usual
sowing and harvesting, and mining and
manufacturing for the world.-CIeve-
land Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

MARY STECK has starved herself to
death at Allegheny, Pa. She believed
that, in consequence of her sinfulness,
God had commanded her not to eat.
She was kept alive in hospital by hav-
ing food forced down her throat, but
OH her return home she refused to take
any nourishment, and died after six
weeks of almost entira abstinence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

THE man who at this stage of the
game cannot foretell the result of the
coming National Conventions, is either
deficient in political sagacity, or has too
much respect for the truth to ever be-
come an oracle in his party. Even
"babes and sucklings" in the respective
parties are populhrly supposed to "have
the thing down fine" by this time. But
the Conventions will be held all the
same.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

In regard to the probable adjourn
ment of Congress on the 31st of May, it
is of interest to recall the dates of the
first Presidential nominating Conven-
tions with previous adjournments of
Congress during Presidential years. In
1882 the Convention was held in May
and Congress adjourned on July 16; in
1886 the Convention was also held in
May and Congress adjourned on July /;
in 1S4O, May was the date of the Con-
vention and July 81 the date of the adj
journment; 1874, Convention May 81,
Congress June II; 1S4s, Convention May
"a, Congress August IA; 1852, Conven-
tion June 1, Congress August 1S; 1856,
Convention June 2. Congress August Is;
1860, Convention August 90. Congress
June 25; 1864, Convention August 30,
Congress July 4; 1868, Convention July
4, Congress July 81; 1872, Convention
June 5, Congress June 10; 1876, Conven-
ton juno 27, Congress August 15.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. IL.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon. - =
GEORGE BUMGARNER, w. H.
4. T. COPELAND, Sec'Y.
CT. CLAfRSyILLE CHAPTER, Ne. IL.
y ROYAL Arch Masens- Stated convoca-
lions, first Friday Of each month.
- G. W. CARROLL, 81. P.
JESSE B. NkYER, Secy. as 81
DELMoNT COUNCIL, No. "a, R. q s, NJ.
ID Meets second Tuesday Of each month.
H. R. BUMGARNER, G. NJ.
GEO. MrToHKLI, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, &. t.
II Stated couclaves, first Tuesday Of each
month. r. d. BAILEY, e. @.
L. L. 5zDwIoK, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

diplomatic corps. In old times he was
Whig, but latterly he has been de-
cided Republican. He was, during the
war. a thoroughly loyal man, and never
failed in his devotion to the Union
cause. In personal appearance he is
rather striking, being tall and straight
as an Indian;. his complexion is quite
dark, and in this respect is far different
from the typical New Englander. While
in Congress Mr.. Maynard was one of the
leading men, and he was always esteem
ed for his independence, integrity, and
high personal character. We believe
that his appointment to place in Presi-
dent Hayes Cabinet will be regarded IA
vorably all over nation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

Mr.. SEWARD, in a letter 20 Young
man, just published for the first time,
said: 81 am glad to know that you have
got into the country. 1t is the best
place for young men. Allow me to give
you word of advice. Just as soon as
you can get out of public employment
into some occupation by which you can
support yourself, do it, and become an
independent man. Salaries exhaust the
energies of all men, and very often cor
rupt them"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

THE President has rendered the posi-
ton of Postmaster General to Hon.
Horace Maynard, of Tennessee, upon the
retirement of Gen. Key. At the present
time Mr.. Maynard is Minister to Tur-
key, to which place he was appointed by
President Grant SIX years ago. He has
been in public life for a number of
years, and is now about sixty years old.
Although anative of Massachusetts,, he
emigrated to Tennessee when quite a
young man, and has been thoroughly
identified with the political history OF
that State. His place of residence is
Knoxville. He was first elected to Con-
gress in 1857, and served continuously
until 1858. In 1865 he was again elected
and served until his appointment on the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

TwENTY-NINE newspapers are now
published in this country exclusively by
colored men-twenty-two in the South
and seven in the North. When it is
considered how lily fitted for either
editing or patronizing public journalds
the colored race was at the close of the
war, the progress it has made is most
encouraging.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

IT seems that we are to be disappoint:
ed in the matter of a visit from the
King of Siam this summer. But in lieu
of this, and to assuage our grief as much
as possible at the loss, Japan has con
sented to contribute one of her dignita-
ries for exhibition in this country for a
short season. Hideharu Kawase arrived
in. New York last week. He is the
Chief Secretary of the Treasury of the
Empire a d Director of the Bureau of
Commerce. He travels ineognito. 1t is
understood that his mission relates to
Japanese commerce.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

|. ...CuIEF JUTTICE WAITE recently de-
hvered an opinion, assented to by the
full bench of the Supreme Court of the
United States. that Lotteries are de-
meralizing in their effects and should be
treated like other nuisances, and the
State cannot by any law divest itself of
the power to interpose and suppress
whatever proves noxious and corrupt
ing" Congress should mt once strike
out the clause subjecting lotteries to a
special tax. If lotteries are out-lawed
like horse stealing and other crimes
they should not be taxed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

JERSEY justice was never more ex-
peditious or exemplary than was New
York justice last week in the case of the
river pirates captured by the crew of the
schooner Victor. On Monday morning
the 18th, the rascals were caught andturn-
ed over TO the police, and on Tuesday
they were indicted, tried, and sentenced
to ten years in the penitentiary.,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

GoULD's railroad system now aggre-
gates s,16S miles of road. Col Scott
controls only 5,4OO miles, and Wander
bilt 4,697 miles of railroad, including
the Chicago and Northwestern. Gould
is reported to be negotiating for four
more miles, with 1929 miles of track.
The Ohio and Mississippi road, in par
ticular, he is supposed TO have an envi-
Gus eye on.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

WHEN Emperor Williams Generals
presented their congratulations on his
birthday, tie old monarch saddened
their hearts by informing them that they
would not probably have an opportunity
very soon of putting their military
knowledge in practice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

H F. MCCARTHY, wholesale and Re
tail Druggists. Ottawa. 0ntaria. writes:
II was afflicted with Chronic Bronchitis
for some years, but have been complete
ly cured by the use Of DR.. DR.. Thomas,
Eclectric Oil, in doses Of drops on ST.
gar. have also pleasure in recon-
mending it as an embrocation for exter.
nal use
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

OVER 10000 emigrants have landed at
the port of New YoIk since the begin
ming of this year. This is nearly double
the number of a like period last year.
The immigration the present year prom
ises to be greatly in excess of any pre-
vious year. The hand times and un-
settled conditions of European AFFAIRS
make America look like a haven of
rest
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

IN view of the certain nomination Of
Tilden for the Presidency by the Nation
al Democratic Convention, the name of
Senator Thurman is seriously proposed
for the second place on the ticket. 1t is
suggested that Tilden, Thurman and
Triumph would make a strong rallying
cry for our Democratic friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

Col. THOMAS A. SCOTT, who has re-
tired from the Presidency of the Penn
sylvania railroad, has just sent to the
treasurer of Washington and Lee Uni
versity, Virginia, the sum of $4,000, be-
ing a balance Of subscription made to
an endowment fund by him several
years ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
Belmont Co UNITY onlciaI Directory.

Common Pleas Judse-Wm. Okey.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran. o..
Clerk Of Courts-Alex. q. Darrah.
Sherif-Samuel Hilles.
Auditor-William n. Coffland.
Treasurer-HsmiltOn Eaton.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred Fl. Mitchell.
Recorder-James A. Barnes.
CommissioDers-Owen Mehan, /. ]. Potts,
Henry Frasher. r-yssrs.ss 81. 81
Surveyor Chalkley Dawson
Coroner-E. B. Kennedy,
Infirmsry Observation-Disclosures Taylor,
WIN. Prkinson, James B. Ritchey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

THE great music festival at Cincinnati
opened auspiciously last week. The city
was gayly decked with flags in honor of
the event, the expected crowds of vis-
itors were on hand, and the opening per-
formance in the Music Hall showed that
the capabilities of the immense orches-
ira and chorus, led by Theodore Thomas,
has not been overestimated by popular
anticipation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

One Of the old-time stage-drivers. who
has been on the road over half century,
says that -life is put together considera-
ably like set OF harness. There Ire
traces of crre. lines of trouble. bits, of
good fortune, breaches of good manns r..
'bridlsd' tongues, and everybody has t
tug and pull through"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

Rev. NOAH NJ. WELLS, who died in
Detroit, is said to have beca the oldest
Presbyterian minister in tho United
States. He was born at Bemis Heights
in 1882. and has been successfully an
Episcopalian, Universalist and Pres
bytorian. a-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

SENATOR GORDON, of Georgia, last
week. rendered his resignation to the
Governor and it was accepted. Ex-Gov-
ernor Brown has been appointed his
SUCCESSOR
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

PENNsYLvhk1k S@as ~daaicted~ with,
another terrible 5eopfsgfati9f and Con-
dersport another Of fIer thriving towns
was reduced to ashes. The loss ) prob
ably 100000: Insurance SIS 900. L&ASE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

THE Chicago InteF-0cean has had a
circus and hotel named after it, and
is so tickled over it, that the fact is an
nouDced editorially. The giddy thing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

THE Credit of Cincinnati must be
good when its 5 per cents bonds sell
for nearly per cent premium.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

HONS. S. Co1ris writing evangelical
articles for the. INDEPENDENT, stcutly
maintaining the,powsr Of Athe Bible to
overcome its adversaries, numerous and
powerful though tttex be. 8 M Mss y. !.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

IT is claimed that the Pennsylvania
delegation to the Chicago Convention
stands 20 for Blaine and 2s for Grant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

Iris announced thata new political
organization has been sffested at Mont
real, Canada, which is in favor of a COM
mercial union with the United States,
with all the rights and privileges of
free and independent nation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
A Woman Slfeois and Instantly
Hills Her Husband Robinson
i. Warren the Victim.

Robinson F. Warren. living two miles
northwest of Powhatan; this county, an
harmless. sober, Industrious
farmer of good standing 1t and
al 49,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

THE Republican party says there must
be ne third term, and the Republican
party is its own boss.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
superior RGaDGrS and Mowers !
Be Content

IL MAY NOT Ue our lou 20 weld sa"SS~
The sickle in the ripened field;
Nor ours to hear, on Summer ewes, ~o
The reapers song among the sheaves.
Yet where our duty's task is wrought
In unison with Gods great thought,
The near and future blend in one,
And whatSOe'er is willed is done.
And ours the grateful service whence
Comes. day by day, the recompense:
The hope, the trust, the purpose stayed,
The fountain, and the MONDAY shade.
And were this life the utmost span,
The only end and aim of man.
Better the toll of fields like these
Than waking dreams and slothful ease.
But life, though falling like our grain,
Like that, revives and springs again;
And. early called, how blest are they
That wait in heaven their harvest dav
Whittier,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27

1t looks real coy and home-like to see
the baby at the table invariably eat its
bread with a spoon. while it picks up
mOlasses with its fingers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscriptions:
TWO Dollars Per Year In Advance.

If not paid within the year 25 per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid
OFFIoE South side Main street, nearly ep-
posise Public School building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-05-27
AOR

49, mTSrli of Machines sold nine years ago, which as
was dead. A thousa.is NO coG Gearing what,
to wait outside the gates III Reaper YOU will ex.
when those within should open