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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
Where Investigation Is Needed.

The Democratic members of Congress
have seeming fondness for indulging
in investigations. Nothing pleases them
more than to secure place on SMELL
ing committee, and the most trivial
things are seized upon to make such
places necessary. A Democratic caBdi-
date for Congress was badly beaten in
Cincinnati at the October election, and
this has been made the occasion for in>
vestigating the conduct OF a United
States Marshal for complying with the
law of the land. A worthless scalawag
concocted certain falsehoods concerning
Judge Lawrence and this is made the
occasion for investigating theF Comp
troller's Office. These are sample cases,
and show the eagerness with which
Democrats foolishly plunge into matters
which only end with time wasted. If,
however, the Democrats want case
worth locking into we advise them to
make inquiry as to the disposition of the
money loaned to the managers of the
Worlds Exposition at New Orleans. 1t
is whispered abroad that part of this
fund, one hundred thousand dollars, it is
said, found its way to New York and
into the treasury of the National Dem
ocratic Committee. 1t is not charged
that this sum was paid directly over by
the Exposition managers, but the person
who has locked into the matter declares
chat there is DO doubt as to its having
been a part of the government apprOpri-
alton. 1t is possible, he admits, that
when paid over to the Democratic eom>
mittee the sum may have represented
portion of the profits" of favored con-
tractors for work in the Exposition
buildings. There is an ugly look about
the affair, and it would be satisfaction
to the public to know how much of the
story lie true. If public funds, loaned for
specific purpose. have been used for
Democratic campaign purposes, it is be-
fitting that the transaction should be
officially exposed. 1t is not likely that
the Democratic House will investigate
this case, and therefore it will depend
upon the Senate to ascertain the truth
fulness or falsity of the cbarge.-Cleve
land Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
THE NEWS.

Harrigsn & Harris theater, New York,
vas destroy ed by fire last week. Loss,
S150.O00.
An earthquake shock was experienced
Monday night of last week, in the vi
cinity of Hillsboro, o.
1t is positively stated that President
Arthur is a candidate for Senator from
New York.
The old Liberty Bell will be taken to
New Orleans Exposition by the joint
committees of the Councils of Philadel-
phis.
j. W. johnson, of Scott, Ohio, was kill
ed Tuesday of last week, by the explo-
sion of cap that he was removing from
a shot gun cartridge.
John Kelly, the Tammany chieftain,
of New 7 YOrk, has been i'll since election
Of a cold. contracted the night of the
great Democratic parade.
There is no land within the bouuda-
ries of the Indian Territory subject to
settlement. Settlers who go into the
Territory nov, viii simply lose time and
money.
Four of the Traverse, Dakota. mob
were arrested upon warrants charging
them with interference with the L. 5.
mail, at ths tune of the descent upon the
town.
The National Tube Works Company
at McKeesport. Pa, has closed dewn for
an indefinite period. on account of scar
city of orders. The same action was
taken by Dilworth, Porter s. Co.'S Spike
Works.
Rudolphe Schicke, book keeper in
having been detected in a
series Of pecnlations aggregating over
S2500. took poison and died in the pres
ence Of his employer and expert account
ant, who had been called in.
A Boston lady has offered to contrib
ute $4,000 toward fund to be used for
the care of the teeth of the children in
the primary schools.
An aged farmer, his wife and daugh+
ter. living near Bloomington, o.. were
taken from their bed by masked robbers
Monday night Of last week, tortured and
compelled to disclose their yaluables,
and were then left bound upon the floor
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

THE Shakers do not use cosmetics, but who
ever has seen them must have noticed the
bright, clear complexion of the Sisters; there
is none of that tinge Of yellow about the eyes,
no dark brown spots on the akin; they look
bright and cheerful because they enjoy good
health, the maintain perfect digestion by the
use of the Shaker Extract of Roots (Seigel's
Syrup. John Conner writes from Roscoe,
Me-, Aug. 16, 1884: 4 must say word or
two in regard to your great medicine; about
four years ago was taken down with burn
ing in my stomach and rheumatism; began
growing weak and could not eat anything;
tried everything could hear of but could
not find any help; l was induced to try bot
tie of the Shaker Extract OF Roots, and
commenced getting better at once; have used
six bottles, and now can eat anything with
out its injuring me. gladly recommend it
to anyone suffering with dyspepsia Tie
Shaker Tar Capsules cure coughs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

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exclusive Of campaign subs'ptions pos, L 10
Ninety -four tons of paper were used in print
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in New York. Settling back into its STEADY
gait The Tribune's record stood on the follow
ing week: e.,
Average daily circulation of the Daily
Tribune for week ending Nov. Is, 'S4 12l 400
Weekly Tribune, Nov. II, "a. .142, $50
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
MY seasons four shall bring

"My seasons four shall bring
Their treasures: the winters SHOWS,
The autumn's stare, and the flowers OF
spring,
And the summers perfect rose.
"All these and more shall be thine,
Dear Child,-but the last and best
Thyself must earn by strife divine,
If thou wouldst be truly blest.
"Wouldst know this last, best gift?
This conscience clear and bright,
A peace of mind which the soul can lift
To an indefinite delight.
Truth. patience, courage, and love
If thou unto me canst bring,
/ will set thee all earth's ills above,
o Child, and crown thee Kingl'
Celia Thaxter, in st. Nicholas for Jan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
Two Sides of Congressman's Life

Two Sides Of a C0ngressman's Life.
1t is an error to suppose that the law !
makers have nothing more to do than to
attend the ordinary sessions of the Sem
ate Or House, and draw their pay. Some
of them are models of industry going
to the Capitol early In the morning, hold
ing committee meetings for an hour OF
two, darting Of to an executive depart
ment for information, taking part in the
debates of the respective houses, writing
letters to constituents, and transacting
infinite sdds and ends of business until
dusk. And when they 60 home in the
evening, they are not always allowed to
rest. They are bothered by dissatisfied
constituents; they are besieged by stran-
gers and friends, one wanting this done,
another that, third something else,
until, wearied and exhausted, they sink
into restless sleep. and dream hideous
visions of the coming day.
Yet there is another side to the pict
ture. They each receive five thousand
dollars year and perQuisites, to say
nothing of the honor of writing an. c."
and ~. S. s" after their names; they
are distinguished guests" wherever they
go; they are invited to all levees and re-
ceptions, toall festivals and amusements; !;
they are banqaeted by the President and
entertained by Cabinet Ministers; and
they are welcome to every species of do
mestic and foreign hospitality, from
charity ball to german at the legation,
where they may move sOlemnly through
the figures of the stately minuet, or
dance to the livelier music of cotillion
and Virginia reel. Altogether, their ca
reers are decidedly agreeable, and the
average Congressman would gladly serve
his country for life, and nominate his
bones" to fill the vacancy occasioned by
his death. The bright little son of
senator evidently thought the Senate
was an hereditary institution; for, when
asked what he intended to be on reach
ing manhood, he mournfully answered:
well, :" I'd like to be hack driver, but l
s'pose Eli have TO be Senator From
Among the Law Makers" BY Edmund
Alton, in ST. Nicholas for January.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

GENERAL SHERMAN, on the 22d, in a
New York speech, made the following
reference to General Grant:
Last evening, being informed by the
son of General Grant that he was not
well by any means, l went to him N.Y.
self, and was gratified beyond measure
to find him far better than l had BEEN
led to suppose. (Cries of good good. ,
1 had q long conversation with him upon
many topics, dating back twenty and
thirty years. His memory is as clear
and lucid as possible, and think myself
that General Grant is in far better health
than he was twelve months ago. Gap
plause.1"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

The recently elected delegate to the
Forty-ninth Congress from Washington
Territory is Charles A. Voorhees,, son of
Senator voorhees,, of Indiana, and a
young man who made frst-and only
Appearance. as Hamlet in indianapolis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
PROG RAM N q:
E1rNt Day.

1000 PRAYER, Rev. Bslph; organization.
1910 The need of better road syteru fol
our State, ". C. Fox, Short Greek, Hon WH
Bundy. ...f .-'- "tf .f
11:30 The origin and value Of our coal sup
ply, Prof ! n Vail. -r.i
lis Can we afferd to pursue sheep husban-
dry at prevailing prices and with existing tariff
q Close. .....-. - ..~s-l
las The pervsrsion Of our agricultural fairs
| and the remedy, Clark and others.
2:3O Farming east and west compared, Hon
A W Campbell.
Bis A plea for the youth of the farm, Miss
Mercy Griffith.
200 Cheer and'comfort of the farm, Rev "
81. Haskell. a- -t-
c:UO Inc morals OF the farm, Dr II Alexander.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

GOVERNOR CLEVELAND has informed
several personal and political friends.
that, Notwithstanding he has received
visits from distinguished statesmen, and
many who are not distinguished, he has
not given any of them to understand
they hsve been chosen for cabinet or any
olher position. He seems to be gather
ing information from different sections
of the country from competent parties
as to their wants and wishes, which will
enable him at the proper time to form a
correct judgment as to the proper mate
rial to select for advisers, as he intends
to be President himsslf.-Pittsburgh
Post,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

THR year 1884 has been a remarkable
one in several respects, but particularly
in cutting the record for passages across
the Atlantic. A dispatch of the Esd
shows that the new Cunard steamer, Or
egon, made an eastern passage in 6 days,
hours and SO minutes, reaching Queens
town that day. The building of steam
ers with view to speed rather than
freight capacity is likely to continue for
some time to come, and there are many
who believe that the time of passages
across the Atlantic will soon be shorten
ed quite materially by devices which as
yet exist only in the plans of inventors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

Gov. PATTIsoN has very appropriate
ly designated March 10th as Pennsylva+
mia Day at New Orleans Exposition.
On that day two hundred years ago the
fern of government drawn up by VIM
Penn for the government of his new
colony went into effect.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

CARL SCHURZ and Beecher both affirm
that Mugwumps want but little dere
below 1t is fortunate they have stuck
the crowd that will give them just that.
and ask them to further sing nor want
that little lopg.'-Chicago Inter-0cean.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

THE Independent RepuL ans of
Brooklyn have decided not to enter into
a permanent organization, but to hol1
themselves in readiness to act whenevef
a political crisis shall arise necessitating
independent action. Which means,
doubtless, whenever the 4.SO0O00 aDG
odd Republicans of the Nation fail to
think just as this little Brooklyn ooterie
thinks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

The Indianapolis Sentinel declases
that the Democracy of Indiana-Messrs.
voorhees,, Hendricks and Holman in
ciuded-to a man demand that Melon
aid be given portfolio. 1t will be re-
membered that the Sentinel is Mr.. Ne.
Donald's personal organ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

Mr.. JOHN R. MCLEAN, of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer, doesn't seem to be appre+
ciated by his Democratic brethren. Speak
ing of the recent election in Cincinnati
the Chattanooga Times says: 1.-The dep
uties we're doubtless not saints; but their
conduct sn election day shows them in>
finitely better men than the scoundrels
Of the police force, or the deputy sheriffs,
appointed by an officer who was counted
in by Mr.. McLean's thugs and thieves
There has not appeared a scintilla of
evidence that the deputy marshals in
timidated or attempted to intlmidate a
single voter. The proof is overwhelm+
ing that the police roughs prevented
hundreds from going to the ballot box.
They assaulted the voters of the other
side In several wards. They behaved
like lot of Williams bent on carrying out
orders to prevent fair election by pros
motion of repeating on their side, and
prevention on the other side"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

TIE Sheriff has sold the Kansas Pro-
hibitionist. st. Johns home organ. De-
spite some very vigorous denials, "a great
many people have got it in their heads
that Mr.. St. John performed that job for
himself without the assistance of an Of
ficer of the law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

The Philadelphia Times says that of
the l72 Republican votes in the Penn
sylvania Legislature on joint ballot,
12I are for ]. Donald Cameron and 81
against him. Four-ffths of the anti
Cameron votes are from the rural dis
tricfS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
Belmont County omcIaI Directory.

Common Pleas Judse-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran
Clerk of Courts-Wm. B. Cash.
sheriff-Leroy G. Sedwick.
Arditos-R. r Barrett.
TFeaarer-EdwardL L. Feeley.
Prosecuting Attorney-N. z. Kennon.
Rseogder-N. B. hobbs. -. -
Commissioners Mehan, Morris Cops,
VIM. J. Berry
Swveyor-Johe b. Mitchell
Cctonef-P. o. Criswel a a-,- 49,.
in1rnAry Directors Joseph Bailey, James
B. Ntchey, John Sidebottom. .ts.1 &
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
A GERMAN physician was recently

A GERMAN physician was recently
tried for failing TO keep informed as to
modern methods Of practice. 1t was
proved that he could have saved a pa
tient who had died under his treatment
if he had made use of the modern anti
septic dressings. He was promptly
found guilty, the court holding that ev.
cry practitioner should keep himself in
formed On the accomplished progress of
science, and have an exact knowledge of
modern systems of treatment. If these
had been employed the patients life
might have been saved, hence the liabili-
ty for negligence"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
rs.sn4a4, EXAMINATIONS
1ss4-5-Reimont County, Ohio.


"A saturday Of Jan at st Clsirsville-
ID saturday of Fec 81 BriogePor.:,
1t SATURDAY. Of Mar ct ~ Clalrsvlue.
1th aaiurday of Mar at BarnesSille.
III aafu rdey of April ~ beiialre
ii SATURDAY of May al st Clsirsville-
I'd Saturday of June at 81 OiAirsVille.
Barnesville at close OF lnstltute.
examinations begin at o'clock q. M;
Testi noliiais of character are required IL
applicant is not known 70 tne Seal9-
Tesis In the higher branches will be given
at cIoee of Institute ONLY.
Cartificates Will be dated and Issued py ne
Board in adjourned session on oasuruay iS-'
owing each examination
SCALE OF GRADES FOB CERTIFICATES.
rrst-clsss Is years. certificate Is gransso
nnor an average Of 80 per cent, incluoing I'VE
btShsT hrsnchss with no grade below 20. pro-
yi5ed applicant has bad i've years experiences
IN esscand.elass Is years. certificate is grsnt-
three higher branches with no grade below ~.
provided applicant has mad icuf year eAPetA
enST tbirdeclsss q years. certificate is granted
upon an average OF % pr g oo,ss s,.ae bsiow 4
provided applicant has had three year's e4p7s'
;ourth -oiass q years. certificate Is granttd
upon an average q 20 per cent ~ had tVo %
years experience in teaching.
a ffth-clxss q yeal) certificate - grantfo
upon sn average OF So per cent. WIN M graee
below 55.
2. 3. ALExARNKpER. : LGIs1RK' Board of Ex.
J. A. HENDERSON,
ee1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

THE condition of affairs in Russia is
alarming in the extreme The rule of
the Gar daily grows more despotic, and
the common people are more oppressed
than ever before. Another N'hilistic
outbreak more dreadful than le last
one may be looked for at any Il, e. :
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

JOHN G. THOMPSON was for fifteen
years the boss of the Democratic ma
chine in Ohio. He has turned up in
Washington with the remark that Mr..
Pendleton ought to be recognized by Mr..
Cleveland in some substantial way, be-
cause, 'if he is not. the cause of Civil
Service reform will receive a severe
blow" Mr.. Thompson standing as cham
pion for Civil Service reform is as great
a miracle as if Barnum should persuade
one of bis leopards (by paint pot and
brush) to change its spots. And proba-
bly, just as genuine-N. Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
.A~~%N-~

THE Republicans paid Sl,OTG,0OO,OO0
of the principal of the debt, reduced the
annual interest over $79,000,000, and
leave and oYerfowing treasury to tue
Democrats. That's business done in
business way. Now. gentlemen Dem
ocrats, if you dc ene+sixth as well in the
next four years you will just keep up
the average. You haven't the brains in
your party to do it.-Hartford Post.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
The Child and the Year.

Said the Child to the youthful year:
What hast thou in store for me,
o giver of beautiful gifts. what cheer,
What joy dost thou bring with thsef"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

THIS forecast of the policy of the Dem
Geratic administration is now new de-
parture. The platform of tie party and
the utterances of the President-elect are
against any wholesale political proscrip-
tion. If capable and useful subordinates
were to be driven from their offices SIM
ply for political reason, the platform of
the Democracy would be falsified and
the President disgraced.-N Y. World
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
Church DIrectery.

DRKSBYTERLAN CHURCH-Rev. r,
Il Alexsnder, pastor. Public woeship every
sabbath; morning service, IL; sveuing
service, T., Sabbath School, $50 am. Young
mems prayer meeting: Tuesday 2 p.m ssH-
erl prayer meeting: Wednesday p.M.
Strangers welcome 70 all services
METBODIsT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
U1Rev. w. H. Haskell, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II an; 7p.m. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday 2
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday z pm.
Strangers are cordially invited TO all our
services. ...
TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
u Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School 10 am Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday 5 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 wonen's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01
BeIlnOntChIonicle
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Terms Of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year IN Advance.

II not paid within the year 25 per cent viii
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OvFIoE- South side Main street, nearly op
pesite Public School building.
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LIMITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. N.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
ROBT. M. EATON, W. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'Y.
CT. CLAiRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. IL,
y Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
]. B. MEYER, FL. P.
V. L. HAWTHORNE, Sec'y.
DELMoNT COUNCIL, No. "a, R.&s. NJ.
d Meets second Tuesday of each month.
F. d. BAILEY, T. L. M.
j. B. MEYER, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 2oSK. T.
IL Stated conclaves. first Tuesdsy of esch
month. ]. B. RYAN, Z. Q.
j. B. MRJKR, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-01-01

The above programme ifnt.rspersed with music