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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

A CONDUCTOR tells the following
II had Billy Florence and John T. Ray
mond both one trip two years ago. Ar
old lady travelling alone, and of very
nervous temperament, asked Mr.. Flo
renee il ne didn't hear queer noise
under the car. "Tll see the conductor
about it" said Florence. He started tC
the other end of the car, and catching
Raymond's eye, beckoned to him. Ray.
mond got up and walked to Florence
and they stood at the other end o. the
car from the old lady, with their backs
to her. John" said Florence, borrow
the conductors coat and cap for Ain-
ute, and go tell that-old lady the cause
of that queer noise she imagines she
hears under the car" Raymond saw
the joke-put on the cap and coat, and
with a very serious counetnance went
up TO the old lady and said in an off
hand way, THAT noise Is merely caused
by the axle being worn nearly away"
But" said the old lady. won't it break
and cause an accident?'
at may be-" said Raymond; "I'll take
look at it when We get 10 Chicago"
"Chicago" screamed the old lady. at
might break and kill US all before We
get to Chicago"
God forbid, madam, said Raymond.
Il have a. wife and fourteen children
depending on me-"
"Wsll," went on the conductor. "they
scared the old lady for half al nour,then
l went to her and told her that the con-
ductor that she had been talking to WAS
John T. Raymond, the actor, and that
there was nothing the matter with the
axle. but think she still believed there
was. Florence and Raymond make
more fun on train than any people
know Of"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29
JOHN HOWARD PAYNE.
The Remains of the Author of Home,
Sweet Home" Arrived.

New YORK, March 22-The steam:
ship Burgunds, from Marseilles, with
the body of John Howard Payne on
board, vas signallsd off Nayesink this
morning. On the 9th of June, the 91st
anniversary of the poets birth, the final
funeral ceremonies will take ylace.
When the steamer bearing to his long
home in his native land the author OF
the sweetest of songs, "Hume, Sweet
Home" arrived at Brooklyn, an Alder
manic committee and Chas. NJ Matth-
cws and Lieut.. Reginold F. Nicholson,
of the Cntiad States Navy, representa-
tives of W. W. Corcoran, of Washing
ton, forced their way among 500 Italian
emigrauts with which the ship was
crowded, and pro ured the coffin. The
heavy box was placed on the shoulders
Of four stalwart Italian sailors and
borne down the gang plank and across
the pier. through the uncovered crowd,
to the heal Sc awaiting. There was no
ceremony, and everything connected
with the removal was of the simplest
kind. Covered with the American flag,
and followed by four coaches containing
Aldermen, Mr.. COrcoraus representa-
lives, and members of the press, the po-
cts remains were brought to this city
and placed in the Governors room at
the City Hall.
Here for two hours people passed be-
fore it. All day To MORROW the body
will lie in state, and in The evening, es-
corted by the Aldermen and GilmOre's
Band playing Home, Sweet Home" will
be taken to the Pennsylvania Depot and
carried in special carto Washington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29
THEYOUNG FOLKS.
The Children's Hour.

Between the dark and the daylight.
When the night is beginning TO lower
Comes pause in the days occupations
That is known as the childrens hour
] hear in the chamber above me
The patter of little feet,
The sound of door that is opened,
And voices soft and sweet.
From my study / see in the lamplight,
Descending the broad hall-stair.
Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra,
And Edith with golden hair.
A whisper, and then silence;
Yet know by their merry eyes
They are plotting and planning together
To take me by surprise.
A sudden rush from the stairway,
A sudden raid from the hall;
By thrse doors left unguarded
They enter my castle wall.
They climb up into nv turret
Ger the arms and back of my chair;
If try to escape they ssrround me;
They seem to be everywhere.
They almost devour me with kisses;
Their arms about me entwine,
Till l think of the Bishop of Bingen
In his Mouse-T Tower on the Rhine.
Do you think, o blue-eyed banditti!
Because you have scaled the wall,
Such an old mustache as | am
Is not match for you alp
have you fast in my fortress.
And will not let yeu depart,
But put you down in the dungeon
In the round tower of my heart.
And there 1 will keep you forever,
Yes, forever and a day,
Till the walls shall crumble to ruin,
And moulder in dust away.
-Lengfellow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

Don't touch that gun, Matte he said
1T is loaded"
Matte was playing with her dolls by
the hall door; but as soon as Joe went
away she ran to the gun and stroked it
with her hands.
She took hold of the gun and tried TO
lift it, but it was too heavy. 1t fell to
the floor, and went off with loud noise.
And Matte fell, too. shot through the
knee.
1t was many weeks before she could
again play outdoors, and then she had
to walk with q crutch. But she had
learned to let things alone. She was
cured Of her bad habit.-Our Little Ones.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29
One of Benton's Scenes in the Senate


Inferior III intellectual ability to Web
ster, Clay, or Calhoun, Thomas Hart
Benton had no superior as a man of iron
will and naughty disposition, during the
twenty-nine years and seven months
that he served continuously in the Uni
ted States Senate. Aggressive, bold and
defiant, he would occasionally strike out
recklessly at everything and everybody
about him, like the huge wild buffaIoes
VI the Missouri prairies, treading his Op-
pOnents beneath his feet in his angry
rush. His greatest display OF ungovern-
able rage in the Senate chamber was
when, in an angry debate, he advanced
with threatening gestures toward Sena-
tor FOote, of Mississippi, who, fearing
that he WAS to be attacked, drew a
small pocket-pistol. The sight of this
weapon made Benton uncomfortable,
and, endeavoring TO shake off the grasp
of friends who seized him, lie shouted !:
THE cowardly assassin, let him shoot
me If he dares. L never carry arms, and
lie knows it. Let the assassin tire!"
AfteE- qniet was somewhat restored,
Clay suggested that both Senators should
enter into bonds to keep the peace, upon
which Benton rose and exclaimed: 81
will rot in Jail, sir, before | will do it,
No, sir! will rot in Jail frstp and he
proceeded to pour forth torrent of bit
ter invective on Foote before he could
be quieted. Even when he was defeat
ed in seeking reelection for the sixth
time in the Senate, and was forced to
accept a seat in the House of Represent
atiyes, Benton failed to display chas-
tened ambition or d softened heart
Ben Purley Poore, in the. April Cen
tury.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

WHILE Rhode Island is a small State
and possesses few voters, the number is
made still smaller by the laws Of the
State, which requires property qualifi-
cation from foreigners. Natives of the
age of twenty-One years. and naturalized
foreigners who are owners of real estate,
are alone entitled to vote.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

Trains run Oh Columbus time west Ohio river
EAST BOUND.-New York Fast Line daily;
with through Sleepers from Chicago to New
York; Washington and Baltimore Epress with
through sleeper from Chicago to Baltimore
daily. and Through Coach from Sandusky to
Columbus daily. New York and Baltimore
Express daily Newark to New York; on other
Divisions. daily. except Sunday. Sleeping
Car Chicago to Cumberland. All other trains
daily, except Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

Trains run on Baltimore time east Ohio river
WEST BOUND.-Chicago Fast Line Daily,
with through Sleepers fro New YORK TO
Chicago; Chicago Express ially through
sleepers from Baltimore to Chicago daily.
Chicago Mail runs daily on Main Line and U.
o. Division; on other Divisions daily, except
Sunday. Other trains daily except Sunday.
OK LORD G p A, Baltimore.
W + REPPERT Passenger Agent. Columbus
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

AFTER the doctors had all given up a
Williamsportgirl whe had swallowed a
pin which lodged In her throat, her little
brother induced her to swallow a button
with a string attached to it. When it
was we'll down he gave the string jerk
and brought out both the pin and but
ton
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

LEE. son Of old Winnemucca, is
physically one Of the finest specimens of
the genus Piute extant. He is straight
as an arrow, nearly six feet in height,
and though in what might be termed
good condition, he is by ne means fat.
He raises the beam at 2321S pounds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

Gentlemen: Your bHggies in this section OF
the country are giving perfect satisfaction for
durability and finish; as for style they cam
not be surpassed; / took first premium at two
fairs last nall with one had used four month,
and had been washed, presume twenty times,
and still the painting held Its gloss; they are
pronounced here as the finest buggy going
-. .. Very truly, II BLOOD
Asdfsun; Lake county OE.o
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

Dear Sfrs: have been using your buggies
and ph@tons in my business for over three
years, and can eheerfully recommend yeur
work; and buggies that can stand the work in
livery stable must be Of good material, and as
long as you give me the same good material
and style as you have been doing shall use
no other work than the work of the Columbus
Buggy Com pany, OF Columbus, Ohio.
Resp'y. EARNEST BURGDORF,
Washington. D, O. Livery and Sale Stable
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Dsar SSrs: For the past two years we have
used your buggies side by side with other
makes in both our stables, and are perfectly
satisfied with the strength. durability and
work manship. compared with others; as fast
as our stock In livery Is used up we shall re-
place them with your manufacture, knowing
from experience that 1t is the best we can
do. Respectfully.
Quincy, Ill. SWEET FOLLANSBEE.
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Gentlemen: l have used your Brewster sid
bar buggies for feur years. together with bug
giles were the first that went out. on account
of being side-bar; they have not cost me 55 for
repairs, and those have sold of your make
have given good satisfaction; think that you
make the cheapest and best road wagons that
are made in the United States for the money.
Lawrence, Kas. Resp'y, P. N. HAML1N.
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Gentlemen: With over fifteen years experi'
ence in building buggies wagons. etc., 1 dc
riages are strictly first class in won kmanship
material, and proportions, filling a long>fel
want for 6 reliable article that can be sold al
. price lower than any ordinary manufactures
can produce and sell the same quality of work
at. Yours, &C.,
Conneautville, Pa. q. KRICK.
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The trotting stallion, jerome Eddy
record 2:16K, has been sold to II. C
Jewett & Co., of Buffalo, for $4,000
with the exception of Smuggler ant
Piedmont, the largest price ever pait
for stallion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

Gentlemen: We have been handling your
work for two seasons, and have in every in
stance found your buggies first class; we have
never had one of your jobs returned to us fol-
repairs; neither have we had a sigle complain
on account Of work not being perfectly satis>
factory Yours respectfully,
Springfield, Ill. q BUCKLEY & co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

Gentlemen: Having sold your buggies for
some time, 1 can heartily say they give en-
tire satisfaction; have never seen any factory
buggy equal to them in finish; know OF two
Of tnem that have been in use for two years at
least by men who are very hard drivers, and
the buggies are az good as when bought:
Mansfield, Pa. Yours, d A GAYLORD.
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Dear Hrs. Your work has not failed in a sin>
gle instance to give entire satisfaction. and
proves equal to greater emergencies than you
claim for It.; we heartily recommend 1t as
superior for the price to any buggy OF which
we have any knowledge. Yours truly,
Baldwin, Miss. THOMAS & BRO.
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sGent,en,en: have no hesitency in saying
that the buggies manufactured by the Column
bus Buggy Company are the best work for the
price have any knowledge of; In not q single
In hstance has there been any dissatisfaction on
the part OF any one of my Customers.
Owensboro, KY. FRANK L HALL.
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The proportion of expenditures in
New York for the support of bar-rooms
and churches is as three to one.
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Gentlemen: We have used the Columbus Bug
~ Company's work for the last five years and
can conscientiously recommend Ii as strictly
first class as to Htyle, material, W ,rk manship
and durability; your buggIes have gwen bet
ter satisfaction than any other make OF We
hfcies we have had in use for the last 10 years.
Red Oak, Is. PALMER WHITAKER
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Dear &rs: We have been: using your buggies
the last four or five years; they have given en-
tire satisfaction; think they are the best bug
gfes made for the money.
W.B. GRIMES co.
Whitehall, Ill. Liverymen.
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Dear &rs: As an evidence of my appreciation
of your buggies, which 1 have been using fo
some time In my livery, enclose orders fol
more. Yours respectfully,
DanV'lle, Va. W w NEW.
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extra CODY Dol clubs of ten.
he DAILY POST

HE DAILY POST,
Containing full daily Telegraphic Market and
Local Reports. Editorials and a vast nmo.Int
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Cards are the DEVILS books. By all
means then, let us cut them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

IN New Orleans there is but one
white Methodist Church and fourteen
colOred.
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Gentlemen: 1t gives me pleasure TO state that
have been selling your buggies and carriages
for four years, and can safely recommend them
to any one in want of a buggy or carriage.
Macomb, Ill. Yours truly, ]. L. GRIBBLE.
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Something new in woolens-A baby il
its first flannel.
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ALI honest men will bear watching
It is the rascals who cannot stand it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-29

THERE are 255 Baptist Churches in
Maine.
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Pies date back to the time of the Ro.
mans, and came originally from Picar
dv
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NEUTRALIzED.
In yghnt wny n Prevalent Evil may be Shown
of Its Power to Harm.

In whnt wny a Prevalent Evil may be Shown
of Its Power to Harm.
Malaria is broad name for many diseases
fever, the typhus and typhoid fevers nd chills
and fever are prominent members OF the fam
lily, Malaria defies alike the builders, the
plumbers and the physicians. Desparing Of
ordinary treatment, the latter almost unani>
mously recommend BENSON'S CAPC1NE
POROUS PLASTER as the greatest anti MAJ
larial specific OF the age. These plasters act
upon the liver, spleen, bowels and kidneys,
Worn over the region of the liver. and upon
the back over the kidneys the ward on MAJ
When you purchase. satisfy yourself that
the word CAPCIEE is cut in the center OF the
plaster.
Seabury & johnson, Chemists New York.
Highest awards at International Expositions-
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Only colored individuals can be black
bald.
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~So Sopef fllng entirely new. sgsnts Sar
ouon' Iee - " tNGRAAAM q Co. Boato
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Dear &rs: We have buggies of your make
tt at have been In use three years, and no bug.
gy that we have that cost twice the amount
has given better satisfaction.
Johnstown, Pa. JAS. Il. ALEXANDER.
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TESTIMONIALS:

Gentlemen: Your buggies nave given me en-.
tire satisfaction, both In style and durability
have used them for the past three years: youI
recent Improvements on the road wagons
consider the best in tire market.
Frederick Md. ia 81. RAMSBURG.
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GSfn Xo0 per day at thome;sampleswortb
~SS IS free; address stinson q 10.
o.'u, MAINE 2lA>ly
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JAMES p. BARR q CO.,
l45 WOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH. pa
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You will find at this populas Drug Store
anything and everything usually Kept in tirst-
class drug store. Prescriptions careful y
compounded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
HOUSE AND FARM.
Farming Notes and Hints.

Pigs cannot be wholly fed ON grain and
keep healthy. One of the first indica-
tons Of failing health is a depraYed ap-
petite. To avoid this it would be we'll 10
give some potatoes boiled with the grain
and feed cold. Some cut hay may be
also boiled with the feed. That food is
passed out with the exeremementss shows
that the digestion i out Of order and a
change OF food and, perhaps, some med
icine are required. Give a half-pint of
linseed oil and use some potatoes or
tnrnips.
The broad leafed plantain IS a peren-
NAL plant, and seeds about the same
time as clover and grass. The seeds
thus get into the hay. and SO the best Is
spread in the manure over the farm.
Grass and clover seed are also much
mixed with these seeds. To prevent it
by not sowing the seed is the best cure
for il. To destroy it, the land should be
plowed. when it is easily killed, or the
roots may be cnt with long chisel on
long handle.
Probably more than half of green
wood is wasted in the burning, for the
water it contains when vaporized car
res OIL immense dfilOulltS Oh neat, each
particle OF steam acting like balloon
and flying away with its portion of heat
up into the outer air, leaving small sur
plus for the processes of baking and
boiling. Dry wood may be made to 90
much further If it is heated in the oven
before it is put into tile iire-box.
1t is a great mistake to suppose that
charcoal is ever given for the purpose Of
fattening animals or that it possesses
any such quality. 1t is almost pnre ear
bon and wholly indigestible. 1t is, how
ever, indirectly help to the thrift of an
animal on account of Its medicinal nc
ton, being antiseptie and an alternative
in its effects. From this reasenit is given
to animals suffering from indigestion and
a sour stomach, and is also much used
tbut not as much as it might be- as a
a remedy in human ailments of this
character. II may be nse.ully given to
animal in doses of tablespoonful when
it is out of condition, and is perfectly
harmless, lift may not be helpful 1t
would often be found preventive ofthe
common disorders which arise from in
digestion, and especially for pigs aud
calves, which too often suffer from too
much sour food But for a cow which s
ailng it would be better to give more
active medicine, as pint of linseed oil
or a pound of epson salts, before giving
the charcoal,
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con, I thInk I WIN Eel QUIT next year. J,

ooh, think viii get out next year,
was the reply.
ssIn what way?n asked the writer.
II think, (" said Mr.. Becker somewhat
senteniously, tihe governor may inter-
fere. When get out of here | am GO
ing to devote all my energies to new
motion"
"A new what?v asked the writer.
A new motion" said Mr.. Becker. A
motive power. / think / can easily per-
feet it, lie added with perfect gravity
As the writer was about to take his
leave, Beckersaid with anunehangeable
smile.
81 wish you would speak to the War
den about taking. these things off" fin
gercs his irons.
II have to stand at work, and the
weight gives me indigestion. They are
destroying my health, | assure you"
Becker told his story with Sigh.
German accent and. with apparent ufi-
reserve. There was no motive for him
to lie, and the above may be accepted
as the true story of his remarkable es-
cape from Constantinople. the FIRST, it is
said, on the records OF that institution.
Before leaving the prison the writer
asked Warden Green if he thought
there was the slightest chance that the
governor would pardon Becker. The
Warden replied, laughingly:
These fellows with years of prison
life before them grasp at straws. In
this--respect they are children.