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Fashions and Fancies.

From the American Queen.
Silk underwear grows in popularity.
Brown will be worn in every shade
this summer.
The round clerical collar remains in
favor for everyday wear.
Flowers will trim all the new spring
hats, to the exclusion of feathers.
Fancy satin apron and caps for wear
ing at fairs are beautifully painted and
are very unique.
Muslins are revived for evening wear.
These are fine and generally piqued in
floral designs.
Fans are painted from the fve-cent
japanese work of art, covered with sat
in, lace and ribbon.
White shades for gas or lamps may
beautified by covering with a lace veil
dotted with gold spots.
Long overskirts will be fashionable
on all spring gowns. The majority or
them will be without trimming.
Black silks will be much worn this
simmer. They will be trimmed with
lace in preference to jet and passemsn-
terie.
Tight-ftting polonsises, made of cloth.
and trimmed with bands of feathers
down the front. will be much worn.
Tournures and bustles of all kinds are
surely going out or fashion this spring.
A curved steel is placed in the skirt in =
stead, or perhaps coopls OF these
steels.
n.t+ad ,,a;lo a ra ~ of paarlu 90 HoDular
as these made of plain Brussels net.
This net is so very fine that it can hard
ly be seen. 1t comes in brown, black,
red and dark blue and green.
Scarf pins are now worn by women
as well as by men, A pink or black
pearl, satin-fnished gold ball studded
with diamonds, and rubies and sap
phires set in silver, are popular fancies.
Gray walking suits of one color look
remarkably well. Great discretion shod
be exercised in the matter of trimming
with any color; slight touches of red or
blue, in the way of Innings, are quite
permissible, however.
Insects of all kinds and bright-colorsd
butterflies are frequently seen decora-
ting the crowns Of the newest bonnets,
diplay ing against background of neu-
tral-tinted feathers, or poised on bou-
quet of small field flowers, in marvellous
imitation of nature.
The spring hats that have made their
appearance are straws, the crowns Of
which are generally very high and the
brims narrow, and the shades so strik-
ing as to be obtrusive, and to many un-
desirable.
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Mercy Warren.

One of the very best bits of reading
left to US from the early days of the
American republic is the correspondence
carried on in 1907 between John Adams
and Mercy Warren, and first published
in the centennial volume of the Massa-
chusetts Historical Society. Mercy
Warren was woman of rare ability
and character, the sister of James Otis,
the wife of Gen. James Warren, and the
author of history of the American
Revolution. John Adams, reading this
book after his retirement from office.
took offense at certain phrases, and cor
responded with her at great length
about them, showing in advancing years
an undiminished keenress Of mind and
only an increase of touchy egotism. He
makes it, for instance, a subject of sin
cere indignation when the lady in one
case speaks of Franklin and Adams in
stead of Adams and Franklin. Mrs.
Warren, on her side, shows to the great
est advantage, keeps her temper, and
gives some home-thrusts. She shows
clearly in this correspondence how
strongly and even justly a portion of
the most intelligent people of Mr.. Ad-
amS's own State dreaded what she calls
his "mai ked and uniform preference to
monarchic usages;" she brings him to
the admission that he hates democrat
ic" government, and is satisfied with
such republicanism as that of Holland
"a nation which, as he himself says,
"has no idea of any republic but an
aristocracy"-and that he counts even
England republic, since a republic is
merely "a government of more than
one" She even quotes against him his
own words, uttered in moments of ex-
cited impulse, recognizing monarchy as
the probable destiny of the United
States. But the most striking fact, after
all, is that she, a refined and cultivated
woman, accustomed to the best New
England society of her time, is found
dissenting wholly from the Federalist
view of jefferson. IL never knew" she
bravely says, in answer to sneer from
Mr.. Adams, "that my philosophical
friend Mr.. Jefferson was afraid to do
his duty in any instance. But this
know-he has dared to do many things
for his country for which posterity will
probably bless his memory; and hope
he will yet, by his wisdom, justice, mod
GRAFTON, and energy, long continue the
blessings of peace in our country, and
strengthen the republican system to
which he has uniformly adhered" Such
tribute from a woman like Mercy
Warren-a woman then nearly eighty
years old, but still showing unimpaired
those mental powers of which John
Adams had before spoken in terms of
almost extravagant praise-iS entitled
to count for something against the bit
ternes. of contemporary politicans.-T
W. Higgonson, in Harper's Magazine for
April.
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E. NJ Eberhardt, of Arcanum, Ohio.
who left his wife last summer, called
on her on Wednesday of last week, and
asked for reconciliation. Upon refusal
he drew knife and attempted to kill
her, but without success. He then went
to barn and hung himself.
Charles Laugheimer, widely known as
Dickens Dutchman," died recently in
the peHiJentiary at Philadelphia, and
was quietly buried in potters' field, after
serving fifty of his seventy five years of
life in a cOnvicL's cell. He was not Il
prisoner al the time of his death, but
was allowed to return and die in prison.
which he looked upon as his home.
The time of Imprisonment of John D.
Watson, sent TO the Ohio Penitentiary
for one year for attempting to bribs
legislators, expired Wednesday morn
ing of last week, and he Was released.
At Bentonville, Ind, w. NJ. Dane shot
himself fatally. He was In love with
Ada Swift, aged thirteen, and the old
folks objected. Saturday he procured a
quantity of laudanum and divided with
his sweetheart. The doses were too
large. and failed to kill. Miss Swift's
father had Dane arrested for attempting
to kill his daughter, and Dane shot him
self.
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POETRY.
The Little Messenger of Love.

Twas a little sermon preached to me
BY q sweet, unconscious child
A baby girl scarce four years old,
With blue eyes soft and mild.
1t happened on rainy day,
/, seated in a car,
Was thinking, as neared my home,
OF the continual jar
And discord that pervade the air
OF busy city life.
Each caring but for number one,
Self gain provoking strife.
The gloomy weather seemed to cast
On every face shade,
But on one countenance were lines
By sorrow deeply laid.
With low-bowed head and hands clasped
close,
She sat, Sc poor and old,
Nor seemed to heed the scornful glance
From eyes unkind and cold.
I looked again. Oh, sweet indeed,
The sight that met my eyes!
Sitting upon her mothers lap,
With baby face so wise,
Was wee child with sunny curls,
Blue eyes and dimpled chin,
And young, pure and loving heart
Unstained as yet by sin:
Cpou the woman poor and sad
Her eyes in wonder fell,
Till wonder changed to pitying love
Her thoughts, oh, who could tell!
Her tiny hands four rosss held;
She looked them DER and DER,
Then, choosing out the largest one,
She struggles to the floor.
Across the swaying car she went
Straight to the woman's side,
And putting in the wrinkled hand
The rose, she ran to hide
Her little face in mothers lap,
Fearing she had done wrong.
Not knowing, baby as she was,
That she bad helped along
The up hill road of life soul
Cast down, discouraged quite,
AS on the womaD's face there broke
A food of joyous light.
Dear little child; she was indeed
A messenger of love
Sent to that woman's lonely heart
From the great Heart above.
This world would be a different place
Were each to give to these
Whose hearts are sad, AS much OF love
As went with baby's rose.
-Harper's Young People
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QUITE unsympathetic: Birdie McHen-
nepin and her brother were at the sea
shore: %, see that" exclaimed Birdie.
See what?" inquired the stoical John.
"Why, see that little cloudlet just above
the wavelet like tiny leaflet dancing
Ger the scene" 80, come. yon had better
go out to the pumplet in the backyardlet
and soak your little headlet" Boston
Transcript.
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A CONTRAST.

"Oh. dear, and oh. deary"
Cries Dolly DuRdreary,
THE day is so dismal
1t rains and it rains!
/ neuer have pleasure,
In full perfect measure,
But keen disappointment
And trials and pains"
Il see it is raining!
Well, no use complaining,
The sunshine is sODlelCItere"
Cries blithe Maggie Joy.
I'll never be whining.
Nor think of repining.
But find the heart-SunShine
That has no alloy"
''Oh, dear, and oh, deary!"
Cries Dolly Dundreary,
How tireseme these lessons,
So hard and so long,
l never can do them,
Nor even see through them,
It's no use to try them
They always go wrong"
These lessons perplexing
Are certainly vexing,
But then l will do them"
Cries brave Maggie Joy.
There's no use in signing,
I'll just keep on trying;
And conquer, if every
Power L employ
"Oh, dear, and oh, deary!"
Cries Dolly Dundrearyr
THAT troublesome baby,
To watch and to tendl
I'd rather be riding,
Or running or sliding,
And having some fun,
With gay, merry. friend"
''0h, yes. dearest mother;
Ny sweet little brother
/ gladly will care for."
Cries sweet Maggie Joy.
Although It's some trouble,
The fun will be double.
For merry and happy
Is dear Willie boy"
Thus, ever complaining,
If sunny or raining,
Poor Dolly finds ever
Something to annoy;
While joyous and merry,
Light-hearted and CHEEKY,
A fount of pure sunshine
Is loved Maggie Joy.
Meta E. B. ThOrne, in Golden Days
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REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP MEETINGS
SMITH Tow NSHIP.

The Republican voters of Smith town
ship are requested to meet in Centreville,
on Saturday, March 30, 1884, between the
hours of and p. m, to place in nomi-
nation candidates to be voted for at the
Spring election, and to appoint Central
Committeeman. T. b. JACKSON,
Cen. Com.
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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
Oar Chicago to Cumberland. All other trains
daily, except Sunday.
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Vick'S Floral Guide,

For 1888, is an elegant book of $50 pages, 3
colored plates of Flowers and Vegetables, and
more than 100 Illustrations of the choicest
Flowers, Plants and Vegetables, and directions
for growing. 1t is handsome enough for the
center table or holiday present Send on your
name and postofice address, with 10 cents, and
will send you copy, postage paid; this is not
a quarter of its cost. 1t is printed in both
English and German. If you afterwards order
seeds deduct the 10 cts. VIcK's SEEDS ARE
THE Best IN TIE WORLD. The Floral Guide
will tell how to get and grow them.
Nick's Flower and Vegetable Garden, lis
pages, 6 colored plates, 500 engravings; for so
cents in paper covers; 81 in elegant cloth; in
German and English.
Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine, 81 pp..
a colored plate in every number and many fine
engravings; price SI.25 year; five copies for
S.. Specimen numbers sent for 10 cents; 3
trial copies for 25 cents.
JAMES WICK. Rochester, N. Y
Go to the New Grocery
GILMORE'S,
At Cowan Bros cid stand,
For FRESH GROCERIES.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-03-27

A POET sings: Let me die when all is
cold and drear." Now is an excellent time
for the purpose, and the man who would
interpose single objection should be Sc
verely talked to. If a poet wants to die
when all is cold and drear-and we are
not surprised that he should feel that
way-he should be encouraged in his
laudable purpose.-EXc.
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Buckiam Arnica SaIve,

The greatest medical discovery of the world.
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, cancers,
piles, chllblains, corns, tetter, chapped hands,
and all skin eruptions, guaranteed to cure in
every instance, or money refunded. 25 cents
per box. For sale be |. Ii. Patterson. 3 Bow
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The Popular Route to the West. e

Judging from the large number of
people going west over the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, it must be the popular
route. The people soon discover the line
that gives them the most comfortable
accommodations, and transports them
safely and swiftly to their destination.
at the lowest rates, and with the fewest
changes of cars.
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MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.

The Republican voters of the corpora
tion of st. Clairsville. are requested to
meet at the court house, on Monday eve
uing. March 81, 's4, at Z o'clock p. m. 4.
for the purpose of placing in nomina-
tion municipal ticket, to be supported
at the election April 7th.
C. W. CARROLL, Cen. Com.
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.

The Republican electors of Ricbland
township are hereby notified that their
primary meeting for the nomination of
a township ticket, will be held on Sat
urday, March 20, 1884, between the
hours of and p. Mat the court house,
in st. Clairsville. c. W. CARROLL,
Cen. Com.
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Remedies for Emergencies.

Very few young mothers are able to
control their nerves so completely as to
keep from being startled when confro.t- T.
ed with cut finger with dripping blood
and the loud cries that announce a ca
tastrophe. Sometimes she cannot collect
her thoughts sufficiently to recall any of
the good remedies with which she is
familiar One way to avoid this is to
write out list of help in trouble. and
tack it upon the door of your room, after
the manner of hotel regulations
There is nothing better for cut than
powdered rosin. Get few cents worth ;
pound it until it is quite fine, and then
put it in an empty, clean pepper or spice
box with perforated top; then you can
easily sift it out on the cut; put a soft
cloth around the injured member, and
wet it with cold water every once in a
while. 1t will prevent Inflammation and
soreness.
In doing up burn, the main point is
to keep the air out of it. II sweet oil and
cotton are not at hand, take cloth and
spread dry -four over it, and wrap the
burned part with it.
1t is always well TO have some simple
remedies in the house. where you can get
them without moments loss of time.
A little bottle of peppermint, in case of
collie; chlorate of potash for sore throat
pepsiD for indigestion; and IA bottle of
pure brandy. Have them so arranged
that you could go to them in the dark,
and reach the right one. but be sure you
never do it. even if you know they have
not been disturbed; always light a lamp,
or the gas, and make sure you have what
ysu want. Remember that pistols are
always loaded, and that poison may be
put in the place of peppermint.
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Doctors Disagree.

As reporter for the Pittsburgh CONNER,
cial Gazette sat yesterday afternoon) in q
chamber at No 321 Federal street, Allegheny,
listened to terrible tale of suffering as it fell
from the lips of gentle little lady Mrs. Milo
Ingram, the daughter of Capt Hugh McKel>
vey, of this city, it seemed almost too much
to believe, if the evidence had not been close
at handto substantiate every word; it was but
another evidence of the culpable ignorance Of
large class of practitioners of medicine who
claimed for six years that her terrible disease
was cancer; she was covered with ulcers, Civ
en- up to die; Peruns cured her permanently;
continued on page "a, in Ills of Life by DR..
Hartman; ask your druggist for one.
OUR MOTTo-Good quality and honest
quantity. OSBORNE.
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Trains run on Baltimore time east Ohio river
WEST ROUND.-Chicago Fast Line Daily,
with through Sleepers fro New York 10
Chicago; Onicago Express Ja4ly Through
sleepers from baltimore TO Chicago daily.
chicago Mail runs daily on Main Lise and q.
y. Division; on other Divisions daily except
sunday. Other trains daily except SUNDAY.
LORD, G p A., Baltimors.
w REPPERT Passenger Agent, CoIumbus
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GOSHEN TOWNSHIP.

The Republican voters of Goshen town
ship, Belmont county, will meet at Burr's
Mills. on Saturday, March 80. 1884, at
o'clock p m. for the purpose of putting
in nomination ticket to be supported at
the April election.
o. A. DOwDELL, Cen. Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-03-27

A CoNNTRY GIRL, coming from the
field, being told by her poetic cousin that
she looked as fresh as daisy kissed with
dew, said: "Well, it wasn't anv fellow of
that name; but it was Steve Jones that
kissed me. l told him that every one in
town would find it out" - Chicago Tri-
bune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-03-27

PROF. MORSE tells the Presbyterian
that the rich in Japan send their children
to school in inferior garments, in order
that the children of the poor may not be
ashamed to wear their shabby clothes.
1t would be making the heather 'an en-
sample" leading to good works if our
Christian ladies would leave their splen-
did attire in their wardrobes and come to
the house of God in palmer garments, that
the poor may not be ashamed by the
comparison, and avoid the sanctuary
wheresuch gaudy displays are made
Chicago Standard
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RUsKIN's Works

Ssoa,, Seee ~ Wtid olive. paper loo; cloth Csc.
Ethics OF the Dust paper lOc; cloth 25c.
Sesame and Lilies CroSn Gl WIG 90 0iye sha
rad edeaa 50c. Modern Painters, Stones OF
Venice etc, in preraration; large catalogue
free. John B. ALDEN, Publisher. is Vesey
street. Nav York.
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How Public Men are Paid.

The salary of the Governor of Ohio
was 800 month in 1914; now it is
$4,000 per year, and there is talk OF
building an executive mansion at Co.
lumbus.
The Admiral of the Navy has sala-
ry of $4,000 year, whether at sea or
on shore. Other officers have less when
on shore. Vice admirals at sea get
$4,000 year, rear admirals $4,000, COM
modores $500, ,lieutenants, senior grade,
81. 400. ensigns $1,000 to S1,40O, and ca
diets $3.50.
The pay of officers in the army in
creases in proportion to the time they
have been in the service. Gen. Sheri-
dan for the first five years of service
will get Sl3,5O0 a year; lieutenant
general gets $1,000 year; major
general S7,5O0,a brigrdier general 5000,
a colonel $500, a major $4,000,
mounted captain $4,000 and a second
lieutenant $1,000.
SThe President of the French Republic
has S12O,0O0 year, and he is allowed
$4,000 for household expenses, while
Queen Victoria has S1,SIs,SOO year, not
counting the revenue of the Duchy of
Lancaster, which amounts to . cool
SlS5,OOO year. The Prince of Wales
gets $4,000 a year, and the royal fami-
ly has annuities amounting to $660,0O0.
The Clerk of the House and the Sec
retary of the Senate each get $4,000
year. as do the stenOgraphers in Con-
gress, the two Comptrollers OF the
Treasury, number of Surveyors of
Customs and the commanders of the
navy. Pension agents get $4,000 a year.
the Civil Service Commissioners $500,
the two Assistant Attorney Generals
$4,000, eight Justices of the Supreme
Court $4,000, nine Judges of Circuit
cult Courts $4,000, and tifty-three Judg-
es of United States District Courts from
$500 to $4,000.
Besides the mission to st. Petersburg
the only other American Ministers who
get S17,500 are those at Paris, London
and Berlin. Our ambassadors to Spain,
Austria, Mexico, Italy, Brazil and ia
pan get $4,000 a year. Those to Chilli,
Peru, Uruguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador get
$4,000, and those to Portugal. Belgium,
Sweden and Norway, Denmark Turkey.
Hayti, Greece and sevdral South Amer
lean countries get $500. The Consuls
General to London, Paris, Havana and
Rio Janerio get $4,000 year, and there
are It's censuls who receive from $1,000
to $4,000 a year.
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AYERS
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AFANLY of Madison, Ohio, 10 years
ago, purchased a paper of pins. When
q pin was needed it was taken from the
paper, and after it bad served its pur-
pose was replaced. If a pin was lost,
general search was made until it was
found. In this way the one paper Of
pins has kept the family supplied for
nineteen years.
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.BOOKS-2 TONS A DAY.

OVER 500 OoO VOLUMES READY. The
choicest literature OF the world, often the best
sdttions IN bllshed. l00>page Catalogue nee
lowesf pricsst ever known. NOT sold ~
dealers: sent for examination BEFORE paw
ment on evidence OF good faith. JOHN q.
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York Post0ffies Box i&7.