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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19
Healthy Snake Story.

In North Carolina there is reptile
known as the joint snake. When attack
ed it flies to pieces, each piece taking
care of itself. A negro attacked one of
them the other day, and to his utter
amazement it broke all up, each section
jumping off in different directions. In
the course of an hour he returned that
way and was utterly amazed to see it
all together except the tail piece. After
waiting few minutes he saw the tail
coming up to join the body, taking sharp
quick little jerks. 1t came nearer and
nearer until within few inches of the
three quarter snake, when it gave d
suddeu jump and hitched on in its proper
place with fuss resembling the popping
of a cap. The negro knocked it to pieces
several times, and each time it came to-
gether again He carried his amusement
too far, however, in throwing the tail
part of the snake across the creek, lust
to see," be said, "how long it would take
to catch up," but it never caught up.
The spake was carried to the house,
where new tail is beginning to grow
out to replace the other. A gentleman
who knows much about this singular
species says head will grow on the de-
tached trunk, and there will be two
snakes instead of one.-CharlestOn News
and Courier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19
LOGAN'S DARING IN BATTLE
How Black Jack Rallied Disorgan-
lied Division.

One Of the finest illustrations of the
magnetic influence of a single man in
the crisis Of q battle was furnished by
Logan at Peach Tree Creek, battle
fought before Atlanta. The rebels had
thanked Mcpherson as completely as be
had turned their line at Resaca, and had
attacked him vigorously. Mcpherson
was killed, and the command of the
whole corps unexpectedly devolved in a
moment on Logan, and he had not only
his own, but other divisions to look after.
He left his own immediate command
and in person rallied the first division,
which, being surprised. was in great
confusion. 1t was done by actual per-
sonal exertion in front of the line at a
great personal risk. The troops had more
confidence in Logan than in Mcpherson,
for the reason that Logan led whereas
Mcpherson directed his men; and when
the retreating division saw Logan riding
along the confused lines they rallied and
went vigorously into the fight with a
counter charge on the rebel forces. 1t
was fair, square illustration of per-
sonal magnetism of fearless leader
over brave men. 1t was quality many
of the generals who gained greater mil
itary distinction than Logan did not
possess, and did not lay lay claim TO.
Hooker and Kearney and Thomas had
it; Grant and Sherman and Meade did
not possess it, though to say so must not
be constructed as rejecting on them
Logan was naturally leader of men in
rough conflict. He and Blaine will make
a good team in this civic fight of such
supreme moment to the Nation.-N. Y.
Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19
Personal Points.

Lord Lerne is writing esss:s.
General Logan prefers a pipe to a
cigar.
The Emperor William always wears a
smile.
jeff. Davis never sees newspaper re-
porter.
Bismarck is guarded almost as closely
US the CZar.
Congressman Reed is said to look like
Shakespeare.
Senator EdmuEds has law practice
worth $4,000.
Beecher will rough it in the Rockies
this summer.
Dennis Kearney runs an employment
agency in San Francisco.
The Earl of Aylesford is now known
rs "the noble Texas cowboy"
DIR. John Hall is the reverse of SEN
sationslist, but he is plain talker anu
hard hitter of the evils of the day.
The brightest reporter on the Kansas
City press is lady, Mrs Rees. Of the
Jonrnal. She is rs, and speaks four
languages.
Thomas Mast says that he considers
the work done by some of the unknown
artists In the finer grades of advertising
placques AS really the best done in this
country.
Beauregsrd is now 90 years old, and
was born in Nav Orleans in 1918. He
Is of Welsh stock. which fled 30 France
from King Edward L., before the year
1900.
His Imperial Highness. Prince Hern
the Only surviving child of the Emperor
OF Japan, having almost reached the age
of seven years. Is having separate pal
ace built for his occupancy.
1t is related that Representative Geo
D. Wise. of Virginia, and Towushend,
of Illinois. and Senator German, of
Maryland, were once pages in Congress,
along with the actor Stewart Robson,
and German was afterward president of
the National base ball club.
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The. Milk in the CocOanut.

When it is announced that half 4
dozen professed Republican newspaper.
in New York and Massachusetts, have
bslted the nomination of Blaine and
Logan, some timid persons may be dis
posed to look upon the fact as omihoiS
of disaster. But. in reality, it is no such
thing. Nearly all these papers, to begin
with, have been rooted and grounded in
free trade, and not single one of them
can give hearty and consistent support
to either the candidates or the platform
of the Chicago convention. On the ques-
tion of the tariff they are as consistently
Democratic as is Mr.. Randall and his
forty PIotectionist allies in harmony
with the Republican party. Since the
tariff is to be the paramount issue in the
coming campaign, all these papers would
have been hOpelessly handicapped, and
it suits d large majority of their readers
and advertising patrons to have them
bolt.
Mr.. Horace White is at the head of
one of these papers, the New York Post,
and ne has not been supporter of the
Republican party since 1872, when, as
editor of the Chicago Tribune, he led
that paper into the folly Of supporting
Greeley. Another, the Commercial Ad
yertiser, is conducted by Mr.. Parke
Goodwin, who stood by Tilden in 1916,
and has been a Democrat ever since.
The New York Times, which Is British
all over. has been preparing to bolt any
candidate the Republicans might NOM
mate By insisting that they should name
ticket that was not within the range
of probability, and the same course was
pursued by the Boston editors who are
now kicking. They cannot be cerRfOrLa-
BILE in the Republican party so long as
they are expected to sing the praises Of
free trade, and this explains the milk in
the cocoanut.
What will the interests of these half
dozen papers amount to when exerted
against the great party whose interests
they profess to have.at heart? There are
over six million Republican voters In
the country, and comparatively few Of
this vast army will be found In the enc
my's camp in November next. They
are satisfied with the candidates and the
platform, and are not going to be influ-
enced in the slightest degree by free
trade kicksrs, no matter how many sub
sidized newspapers they may have under
their control. If the Independent move
ment takes shape at all, which is very
doubtful, it will prove as complete a
failure as that of 1872. The purpose is
simply to play into the hands of the
Democracy, and the game might be much
more effectively and hoDorably played
by voting directly for the Democratic
ticket.-Pittsburgh Com. GaZ.
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An Aggressive Camnaign.

1t is announced from Washington that
the Democrats intend to put Springer's
smelling committee at work upon Mr..
Blaine's political record with view to
breaking down his canvass. This simply
means that mud-hinging on the part Of
the Democrats is to characterize this
years campaign. Under the guiSe of
official investigation, unscrupulOuS IL
beleTs are to be employed in mixing the
mortar of detractiOn and villi6cation,
where with TO daub the character of the
Republican candidate. Indictments
harmless in themselves, are to be dis
torted and magnih6d into crimes, and
acts that have borne the closest scrutiny
during years of the past will be misrep-
resented, and made to serve the baSeSt
of partisan purposes. Having no char
acter themselves to lose and no princi-
plies to defend. this method of conduct
ing a compaign has become popular with
the Democracy. They opened the
tioodgates of ealumny and abuse against
Fremont in 1856. They could say moth
ing too vile and disreputable of AbrG-
ham Lincoln in 1860 and again in 1864.
They basely abused Grant when before
the people as a candidate. They Jeered
and hooted at the personal character of
Hayes, and grossly villify him to this
very day They sought to overwhelm
Garfield with their dirty 329 game and
the MOrey letter, and could say nothing
too bad of him. The miserable sluice-
way of falsehood and defamation they
are again about to opsn against Blaine,
but it will not beufit them now no more
than it has in the past. The American
people have come to understand this
mean way of attempting to defeat
candidrte and refuse to give it their ap-
prOval. They vindieatei Lincoln, Grant.
HAYES and Garfield by electing them To
the high office to which they were nom
mated They will do the same in the
case OF Blaine. Let the Democrats in
augurate their mudsllnging campaign if
they will, bat Republicans must not
stop to meddle with the filth. They
must make an aggressive tight by trying
the Democratic party on a bill of in
dictment before the high court of the
people. The iniquitieS and manifold
sins of the Democratic party must be
exhibited in all their native blaekneSS,
and all its msdeeds bl2Zoued abroad.
It's lack of patriotism. honesty and prln'
ciple must be shown up together with
its damnable record of high crimes and
misdemeanors in the South. The Re-
publican party need not stop to defend
Mr. Blaine against common liars and
hhelers The American people will
take care of his character aud good
name What is needed is that the Re
pabhcan parry shall be aggressive and
carry the war iEtJ Africa. 1t must net
,p,it 70 ha at;ackad bv tha ODDOsitiOn
but move on the works of the enemy
and carry them BY assault. In this way
shall we gain the battle aud inseribe the
name and date of naw victory on our
banner. s.-Clayeland Leader.
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BLAINE AND LOGAN.
A CAMPAIGN SONG, By NJ. f. WOOD.

A CAMPAIGN SONG, By N. z. WOOD.
Yonder comes the gallant statesman,
And the warrior, too;
They will lead US on to victory,
If we're firm and true.
CHO.- Hold the fort for Blaine and Lo
gan,
And for freedom too;
Rally round the glorious standard
Both the Gray and Blue.
See the patriot columns marching;
Banners old and new;
Hear the songs of men and maidens
And of children. too.
From the mountain pines theyr com
ing;
From the Golden Gate;
From the old and new plantations
From the Northern lake.
Men who love the name of Lincoln,
And of Garfield, too;
Men who love those tattered banners,
Ard the navy blue.
Wave on wave, the news is flying
Swells the nations joys;
Hear our leaders loudly shouting,
On, my cOmrade boys!
When November leaves are flying,
See the flying foes;
Then we'll hasten home from battle,
To sweet repose.
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Choice Extracts.

Who brayely dares must sometimes
risk fall. -Smollett.
AS some substances yield their sweet
smell after much rubbing, even SO from
the tired soul the odor of sanctity comes
0ut.-Dr. Bartol.
Nothing is more expensive than Pc
nuriousRess; nothing more anxious than
| carelessneSs; and every duty which is
hidden to wait returns with seven fresh
duties at its back.-Charles Kingsley.
The growth of grace is like the pol
ishing OF metal. There is first an Opaque
surface; by aud by you see spark dart
ing out; then strong light; till 1t
length it sends bacS perfect image of
the sun that shines upon it.-PaysCn. n.
Carrying out into the daily life the
principles Of honesty and fairness is the
very best and most efficient means of
benedtting the community, and the only
foundation on which to build benevo-
lence worthy of the name.-Philsdelph
Ledger.
Gods balances are in His written
Word. The Bible is the standard. 1t
Is indispensable to us. Without it Gods
requirements would be uhknown. In it
they are plainly stated. HE who runs
may read" Obedience to Gods pre-
cepts, given by Him in the Bible, is the
full weight His balances require. DISC
bediencs is the short weight His balan-
ces reject. When he SAYS: MY son,give
me thy heart" the giving of the heart
aakod ic hR fnIl rya.i,yhf ra-
quires. Rev. r. F. Gordon.
If / could choose what of all things
would he at the same time the most de-
lightfui and u-~ful to me, should pre-
ser firm religious belief to every other
blessing; fol- this makes life discipline
of goodness; creates new hopes when all
earthly ones vanish; throws over the
decay of existence the most gorgeous of
all lights; awakens life even in death :;
makes even torture and shame the lad
der of ascent to Paradise; and far above
all combinations of earthly hopes, calls
up the most delightful visions of the fu-
ture. the security of everlasting JOYS,
where the sensuaiist and the skeptic
view only gloom, decay, annihIlaticn
and despair.-Sir II. Davy.
A great preacher in London was de-
Tending his wine-drinking to me. | said !:
Suppose j. B. Cough were poor ine-
briate in London, and were to be con-
verLed, which church would it be
better for him to join, yours, where his
taste would be recalled and he placed
in danger, or Mr.. Surgeons, where you
ind total abstainers at the communion
Nnt, H. r 4,
although he was invulnerable to every
other. That is the argument We are apt
to apply to every man or woman who
would belong to the rescue section of
religious society.-JOseph Cook.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19
Story of Pocket.

A Gre broke out the other night, and
after the man and his wife had reached
the street l. latter said there was $50
in the po,s ct of ser dress, hanging IN
second story room.
an 90 for it," said the husband, and
plunged into the burning building.
The flames ragged furiously, and the
man did not return. In an hour the fire
was extinguished. Firemen CROPPED their
way up the stairs, and found the man in
the closet still fumbiing in his wifes
dress, looking for the money.
He was nearly suffocated with smoke,
but had strength enough to say that he
thought he would have found the pocket
inside of two hours. 1t had nayer oc-
CURED tC him to seize the dress and rush
Oat with it. Some men get so excited
and nervous in time OF ire.-Norristown
Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19

work of great difficulty and labor, and
cannot be accomplished without the
most energetic and efficient lsrsonal
action on the part Of the chief executive
of the Republic. The canvass and ad-
ministratien which it is desired that !
| should undertake would embrace pc.
riod of nearly ave years. Nor csn admit
any Illusion as to their burdens. Three
years of experience in the endeayor to
reform the municipal government of the
city of New Y ork, and two years Of ex-
Derience il renovatiBg the administra-
tion of the State of New FORK, have made
me familiar with the requirements of
such work
AT the present time the considerations
which induced my action in 1880, have
become imperative. l ought not assume
a task which | have net the physical
strength to carry through. To reform
the administration of the Federal Gov
ernment, to realize my own ideal, and to
fulfill the just expectations Of the people,
would indeed warrant, rs they could
alone compensate, the sacrifice which
the undertaking would iRyolve. But in
my condition of advancing years and
utCIluluR StI0nSLH, 1851 30 dsbuTdnc6
of my ability to accomplish those objects.
L am, therefore, constrained to say, def
nitely, that l cannot now assume the
labOrs of an administration, or of a can
vass. Undertaking. in no wise that best
gift of Heaven. the occasion and the
power sometimes bestowed upon mere
individual to communicate an impulse
for good; grateful beyond all words to
my fellow countrymen whe would assign
such benelicent function to me, [ am
conseled by the reflection that neither
the Democratic party nor the Republic,
for whose future that party is the best
guaranty, is now, or ever can be, depend
ent upon any one man for their success
ful progress in the path of 2 noble das-
tiny. Having given to their welfare
whatever Of health and strength l pos
sessed, or could borrow from the future,
and having reached the term of my ca
pacity for such labors as their welfare
now demands. l but submit to the will
of God in deeming my public career for
ever closed. SAMUEL j. TILDEN.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
Iss4-Belmont County, Ohio.

Third Saturday June, st Clairsville.
And at close oi Institute at .Barnesville.
RULES.
Examinations begin at o'clock a. m.
Testimonials of character are required II
applicant is not known to the Board
Certificates will not be antedRted nor ex-
tended.
Tests in the higher branches will be given
st close OF Institute ONLY.
Certificates Will be dated and issued by the
Board In adjourned session on Saturday fols
lowing each examination.
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES.
A frst-class Is years. certificate is granted
upon an average of 80 per cent, intending the
higher branches with no grade below rs, pro-
vided applicant has bad five years experience
A second.class a years. certificate is grant,
ed upon an average OF 80 per cent, including
three higher branches, with no grade below 20,
provided applicant has had four years expert
ence in teaching.
A third~ciass I3 years. certificate is granted
upon an average of IS per cent, including
three higher branches, with no grade below 65
provided applicant has had three years exper-
1ence in teaching.
A fourth -class q years. certificate Is granted
upon an average OF 20 per cent, with no grade
below so, provided applicant has had two
years experience in teaching.
A fifth-class Il year. certificate Is granted
upon an average OF 65 per cent, with no grade
below IS.
r. ALEXANDER,
A. A. CLARK. Board OF Ex.
]. A. HENDERSON,.
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By the Light of Day.
Past lmpossibilities the Facts of the
Present-HeIp in the Near Era.

I remember when they were putting up the
poles for the first telegraph line in the staste
Of New York, and now look there. exclaimed
q citizen of the metropolis to hia friend. as the
two stood on the summit Of the tall equitable
building In Broad way. The city is strung with
wires like harp and electric conn munication
miracle Of the world people no longer wonder
and laugh Mt 1t as they did at Morse when he
first suggested its possibility The age
marches on and prejudice must give way; no.
body has q monopoly of truth; even :he con-
servatiye guild OF physicians admit that the
secrets of medicine are shared by all men; i
dressed his wound and God healed him, said
old Galen; once that terrible disease rheum>
stism, was supposed TO be shifting, local atl>
ment, now attacking the joints and now The
muscles; to-day 1t is demonstrated TO a disease
ofthe blood. Mrs Henry Bogert, No 45i Allan
tic avenue n Y, writes to Messrs Hiscox Co,
of New York, proprietors of PARKER'S
Tonic that she has been com pletely disabled
from rheumatism and pain in the back and
limbs she " as advised TO take the Tonic for
kidney disease; she did so and her rheumatism
disappeared The reason is simple; diseased
kidneys produce rheumatic symptoms; cure
now admitted by all intelligent physicians; 1t
Is the new light thrown on their tipe~worn
and mistaken theories.
PARKER'S TONIC which is a conbina>
tton OF the best emedies for the blood known
TO science, is universally successful in com
batting this terribly common complaint. Those
who, like Mrs Bogert, suffer from kidney or
liver diseases or any complaint arising from
impure blood. will find the Tonic prompt
and certain remedy. Prices, 50 cents and 81
botJle. HIscox & Co., Chemists, New York.
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Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No 16, F. 6 A. NJ.
d Meets every Wednesday night, on7or be-
fore full moon.
ROBT. M. EATON, w. u.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
ct. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II,
y Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
]. B. RYAN, H. P.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. 81, R. & s. M.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
F. D. BAILEY, T. /. M.
]. B. MEYER, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 90, z. t.
IL Stated conclaves, first Tuesday of each
month. CIV. CARROLL, E. G..
]. B. MRYER, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19

More than 100 tons of human hair are
Annually bought and sold. Four ounces
is an average clipping from a human
head SO that 100 tons represent the pro-
duct from 100000 heads. In Europe the
heads OF female criminals are shorD,
and they supply large market, but the
greater part is bought by travelling ped
dlers. Between the ages Of Is and 40 q
woman can grow ssvsn crops Of hair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19

THE editor of scientific monthly
asks for correct drawings of Tornado
at work" A man who went home the
other night and found his wife reading
letter signed "Your Own julia" which
she found in his inside coat pocket, has
made sketch of the subsequent pro-
ceedings," which he will send to the sci
entiiic editor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-06-19

A PRETTY girl dropped to she floor In
faint the other day while she was play
ing the piano in the parlor. Her life
might have been saved il u physician had
been called in time, but her mother was
washing dishes In the kitchen at the
time, and did not hear her fall.
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Belmont County of7clal Directory.

Common Pleas Judse-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran.
Clerk of Courts-Wm. B. Cash.
Sherif-Leroy G. Sedwick.
Auditor-R. r. Barrett.
Treasurer-Edward L. Feeley.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred 81. Mitchell.
Recordsr-W. S. Hobbs.
ComnissIoners-6wen Mehsn, Morris Cops,
Nathaniel Taylor.
Surveyor-John II. Mitchell
Coroner-E. B. Kennedy.
Infrmary Directors Bailey, Levi
Jones, James B. Ritchey.
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MANY long sermon contains less
practical wisdom than this extract from
Eugene Secor's Rural prize essay:

Eugene Secor's Rural prize essay:
Not the least important thing to look
after in bringing up = boy on farm is
the. employment of your hired help.
Don't hire every yagabond that happens
to come along, regardless of his habits
and morals, simply because you can get
him cheap. Always get men whose char
acter YOU know to be good, and never
tolerate man who swears at and abuses
your team or who would teach the boys
any bad habits. Many boys are ruined
morally and intellectually. 6y the con,
tact Of vicious and thoughtless hireu
men. One reason why 30 many OF the
bright boys leave the farm 10 because
they get disgusted with the associates
furnished them In the persons OF lgnor-
ant and vulgar hired help"
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Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year in Advance.

If not paid within the year 25 per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OPFIoE South side Main street, nearly op-
posite Public School building.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

u Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am. Public worship: IL am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday 8 pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday Of
each month, pm Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, / pm.
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DIRE Glory
Principal Business Houses Of BrilgGpOrt.

GEORGE GIFFEN, dealer in Choice Family
VI Groceries. Phoenix Flour Specially.
@ WOODCOCK. dealer In Hardware Stoves
-. Tinware, Glass, Nails, &C., corner Main
and Bank st. Tin Roofing Speciality.
WIM. ALEXANDER, Wholesale and Retail
w Grocer. corner Main and Bank Sts.
A BRANUM q SONS, Wholesale Grocers,
~ Bank Street.
a A. MABERY-A Full and Complete Line
Goods.