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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02
Forces of England and of Russia i.

Russia has more soldiers and more
ships of war than any other country in
the world. In her standing army there
are $50, 900 men, and she has 35S ships in
her navy. 1t costs 1925. 100000 year
to keep her military establishments on
their peace footing, and her military au
thorities say they can place 100000
trained men under arms in war time.
The English standing army is $4,000
men. This includes the English regular
troops serving in India. The English
War Office authorities profess to be able
to put 642,O9 we'll drilled and effective
British troops in the field if called on to
do so. This does not enclude the Indian
auxiliary forces, which would swell the
British forces at home and abroad to
over 100000 men. 1t costs England
S90,000,000 year to keep up its regular
army. In 1858 there were $4,000 Irish SOL
diers in the English army now there are
only 1000. In 1858 great number of
Irishmen from the Tipperary, Armagh,
Kilkenny, and other Irish militia regis
ments volunteered for active service
and were sent to Crimea. The English
navy contains 2S3 ships. But while the
Russian navy contains more vessels than
the English navy, it must be remember
ed that England spends three times as
much on her navy as Russia spend on
hers. I
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02
Planting for Ornament.

We believe in planting trees, shrubs
and flowers for embellishing the home.
If done intelligently it pays largely for
the outlay. By this we refer first to the
greatly increased value that fine orna-
mental stock directly gives to place
when one comes to sell, and second, hut
no less important. the delights that
spring constantly from the presence of
the beautiful in nature, with which the
home may be surrounded. Only recent
ly the writer had pointed out to him a
handsome, half-grswn elm tree, by its
owner, who said he wouldn't cut the
tree for $1,000. And he WAS right. His
charming home, the house of which cost
perhaps $4,000, was with the beautiful
tree near by. far handsomer than any
$4,000 or $4,000 house could have made
it without the presence of the tree. We
too rarely take this very proper view of
the profits of ornamental planting. A
tree costing ST. to-day may be worth
hundreds of dollars in ten or fifteen
years. But the planting shsuld be well
done. Richness of the land is as much,
or more needed in tree culture than in
celery culture. We say, stick in tree,
shrub or plant wherever it can be done
to advantge.-EXc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02
The Mission of the Mahdi.

London Times Cairo Dispath, March 5.
The term "Mahdi' is approximately
translated Messiah The Mahdis
heaven-inposed mission is neither na-
tional DOR political, but religious. The
territory which he claims and the people
whose allegiance he demands are limit
ed solely by his geographical ignorance.
Either be is the looked-foT spiritual
head of the whsle world, who is to unite
all nations under an Islam purified of its
existing abuses, or he is nothing He is
either the Messiah which was to come
or an impostor. Avoiding more exact
parallel, which might seem irreverent,
an attempt to negotiate with such a
leader might be compared to an offer
made by the Mohammedan leader to
Peter the Hermit of the crown of the
Franks if he would refrain from prose-
cutting the Crusades. The Mahdi's aims,
repeated in innumerable proclanatiuns,
are to drive those who refuse to recog>
niZe his divine mission into the6ea to be
proclaimed in the holy city of hecca,
and to destroy the false Caliphate at
Stamboul. He is equally hostile to the
Senoussi, the Sultan, Arab, and Mr.
Blunt. His only adherents are those
who will take the sword and kill ali who
refuse his faith throughout The world.
He is the successor of numerous impos.
ters who not having the fortune to be
opposed by British statesman, have fails
ed to achieve equal prestige. Defeat
alone can destroy that prestige.
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Girls AnalyticaIly Considered.

Girls are of few days and full of mis-
chief, and whoever is deceived thereby
is not wise.
When the fair young girl cheweth her
gum with greater haste and stampeth
her pretty foot, do thou look not.
She cometh forth in the evening in
low neck and short sleeves; but mern-
ing she lieth in bed while her mother
huAtleth.
When the sleighbell tinkleth she
staadeth at the window and yearneth
for beau, and when he cometh she
doeth up his purse. He wrappeth the
buffalo robe about her and huggeth her
much, and stayetb out beyond his time.
and the livery man addeth four good
dollars to his bill.
In the evening he hieth himself away
to her fathers mansion. He goeth in
and sitteth by the fire, and ere he Ieav-
eth he poppeth the question and she
Jumpeth at the chance.
When the cock croweth he taketh his
departure, and when he remembereth
the SIN allness of bis salary, he kicketh
himself and compareth himself to an
ass; yea, verify.
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Editing a Paper.

Editing a paper is very nice business
and those who know nothing about II
consider it very easy business. If we
publish Jokes people say we are rattle
headed. and if we omit jokes we are
told we are an old fossil If we pub
lisb original matter they blame US for
not giving selections, and if we publish
selections folks say that we are lazy for
not writing something they had not
read in some other paper. Ignorant OF
what good editing is, people imagine the
getting up of selected matter to be the
easiest thing in the world to do, where
it is really the incest work on the paper.
If they find the editor with scissors in
hand, they're sure to say. "Ehl that's the
way you get hp original matter, ehr
accompanying their new and witty ques-
tions with an idiotic wink or smile.
The facts are, that the interest. the
morality, the variety and usefulness of
paper depends in no small degree upon
its selected matter, and few men are ca
pable of the position who would not be
able themselves to write many of the
articles they select. A sensible editor
desires considerable selected matter be-
cause he knows that one mind cannot
make as good paper as five or six. Ii
we give man complimentary notice,
we are censured fol being partial, and
if we fail to give complimentary notices
We are informed that we are hog. If
we insert articles that please the ladies,
the men are jealous, and if we do not
cater to the wishes of the ladies, the pa
per in the dear ones opinion is not fit to
make busile of.
If we remain in our Office and attend
to our business, folks say we are too
proud to mingle with our fellows; but
if we go out, they say we never attend
to our business. If we wear old clothes,
it is insinuated that business is bad, and
if we wear good ones, they say We are
extravagant.
A newspaper and newspaper editor
that people don't talk about and some
times abuse, are rather poor concerns.
The men and business that an editor
sometimes feel it duty to defend at the
risk of making enemies of another class,
are the first to show ingrailude. The
editor who expects to receive much
charity or gratitude will soon find out
his mistake; but he should go ahead and
say and do what he conscientiously
thinks right. without regard to the
frOwns or smles.-0ur Society Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02

The Prohibitionists of Dayton have
nominated a city ticket.
Carter Harrison was renominated last
week by the Democrats for Mayer of
Chicago.
Two rified mail pouches we're found in
a deserted cabin, near Wapakoneta, o.
The loss by the fire in Charleston W.
Va, Monday night of last week will sg
gregate $4,000.
An explosion of natural gas demolish-
ed a two-story frame house in Beaver
Falls, Pa.
Fred Green will succeed Dan, McCon-
vile as private secretary to Governor
Hoadly.
The eleventh annual State oratorical
contest of Indiana is set for April 9, at
Indianapolis.
The Democratic Convention of Cincin-
natl nominated George Gerke, a young
brewer, for Mayor.
Frank Six, brakeman, was killed in the
railroad yard at Nelsonville, O., being
crushed by Car of coal.
Andrew Jackson was convicted at
Bryan, Texas, of the murder of Jerry
Rossell aud sentenced to death.
The steamer City of Para is detained
in quarantine off New York with two,
cases of yellow fever on board.
Hon. Jacob Thompson. Secretary Of
the Interior under President Buchanan,
died Tuesday of last week at Memphis.
Tenn.
Edwin W. Keightley, Third A uditor of
the Treasury, rendered his resignation at
the request of Secretary Manning.
John Pearce, of Rock Greek, Tenn.
committed suicide in the presence of a
young girl because she refused to marry
him.
Acting Governor Hindman, of Ken
tucky, refuses to further interfere in the |
execution of VIM Neal, the last of the |
Ashland murderers.
VIM Shields, appointed postmaster of
West Chester, Pa, by President Arthur
on March 8, committed suicide last week
by drowning. He was an old man, and
became greatly worried over the intri.
cate duties of his new Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02
james D. Porter, Assistant Secretary
of State.

An old personal friend of Secretary
Bayard has been appointed Assistant
Secretary of State. He is a gentleman
of distinguished antecedents. and on
ly a few months ago resigned the Press
idency of the Nashville, Chattanooga &
st. Louis railroad. His appointment is
a surprise to the politicians of bis State.
1t is probably attributable to Mr.. Bay
ards preference.
John d. Porter is native of the State
in which he now resides. He was born
"a years ago, and was educated at the
Nattonel College at Nashville, an insti-
tuition which no longer exists. and at the
Lebanon Law Sheool. He was Union
member of the Legislature of Tennessee
at the beginning of the civil war, and
introduced into that body resolutions in
favor of the Union, when secession was
under consideration by it. When, after
ward, his State joined the Confederaey,
he acquieseed in its decision, and re-
ceived commission in the army. He
served throughout the war as Adjutant
General Cheatham's on staff.
After the close of the war he practiced
law, and was elected Circuit Judge in
1870. When on the bench, in 1874, he
was elected Governor of his State, to
succeed John C. Brown. He took Office
in 1875. In 1875 he was reelected He
served as Governor until 1879. Upon
retiring from the Governorsbip he gave
his principal attention to railway inter
ests.
Mr.. Porter has been a consistent oppo-
nent of reputation in Tennessee. He
is progressive man. and assists infu
entially in the material development of
his State. In personal appearance be is
favored, and his manners are those of
man of high culture and genial disposi-
.iOn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02
WRITE OFTEN.

Write to me very often,
Write to me very soon,
Letters to me are dearer
Than the LOWEST flowers OF June.
They are affections torches,
Lighting of friendships lamp;
Fitting around the heart-string,
Like fire-hies in the damp.
Write to me very often,
Write in the joyous morn,
Or at the close of evening,
When all the day IS gone.
Then while the stars are beaming
Bright Oh the azure sky,
When through the fading forest
Cold the wild winds sigh,
Draw up the little table
Close to the fire and write;
Write to me soon in the morning,
Or write to me late at night.
Write to me very often;
Letters are links that bind
Truthful hearts to each other.
lettering mind to mind,
Giving to kindly spirit
Lasting and true delight;
If We would strengthen friendship,
Never forget to write.
Anonymous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02
AI'bOr Day.

The observance OF Arbor Day for
which several Statos in the West are
preparing, is highly beneficial to the
public, and practice which should be-
come universal. In eight States it is
now the rule to set apart day in April,
when the entire population give their
attention to adorning their streets and
door yards by setting out trees. The
result, where this practice has been pur-
sued for some years, is to invest every
such locality with beauty that is inde>
pendent of costly architecture. In Kan
sas, as the Governor states in his Arbor
Day proclamation, the plan has given
State, (which the pioneers found tree
less and desert" more than 2O,OOO,O0O
fruit trees and 100000 acres of forest
szses all planted by the people. -.-a
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Croup.-A Mother,s Trihnte.

"While in the country la.t winter my little
boy, three years OLD, as taken i'll with croup;
1t seemed as if he would die from strangu-
lation. One of the family suggested the use
OF AYERS CHERRY PECToEAI, n bottle Of
which was always kept IN the house. This
was Tried in snail ami frequent doses, and
to our delight in less than half ali hour the
little patient was breathing easily. The doc
tor said that the CHEnRv PICTORIAL had
saved my darling's life. Can you wonder at
our gratitude? Sincerely ycurs,
Mrs. EMMA GRDYEY."
100 West 12eth St., New York, May 16, 1882
VI have used AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
IN my family for several Years, and do not
hesitate to pronounce IL the most effectual
remedy for coughs and colds we have ever
tried. A.. i. CraSFn
Lake Crystal. Minn.. March Is, 1852
suffered for eight years from Bronchitis,
and after trying many remedies with no sue.
cess, was cured by tho use. of AYERS CHER
RY PICTORIAL. JOSEPH WALDEN"
Byhalia, Miss, April o, lsS2.
al cannot say enough in praise Of AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL, believing rs I do that
but for its use should long since have died
from lung troubles. r. BRAGDoN."
Palestine, Texas, April %. 1882.
No case Of an affection of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved
by the use of AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL,
and 1t will ARRAYS cure when the disease n
not already beyond the control Of medicine.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J.C.Ayer& Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY all Druggists.
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The Difference.

When we would number the brief years
of some sweet laughing child,
Finding them all unstained WITH years.
Unvexed by SORROWS wild
We crown her brow with roses gay,
"Her summers are but ten" we say.
But counting up the saddened years
of pilgrim old and gray,
In view of trials, tolls ana fears
Which he has known, we say,
(And such is aye the speech of mem, :.
His winters are threescore and ten.
Elizabeth P Allan.
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Total number of Tribunes printed and
sold during week ending November 8,
exclusive of campaign subs'ptions ,202, ,11O
Ninety-four tons of paper were used in print
ing the weeks issues. This was of course an
election week 'spurt, which broke the record
in New York. Settling back into its STEADY
gait The Tribune's record stood on the follow
ing week:
Average daily circulation Of the Daily
Tribune for week ending Nov. IL, "a 12l 400
Weekly Tribune, Nov. u, 'S4 49,. l42, $50
Semi Weekly. 80. .................. 36,IOO
During 1885 The Tribune will strive more
zealously and hopefully than ever for its pOliti-
cal faith. The return to power of the party
that brought on the Rebellion must make the
coming year one of the most interesting in our
history. The more the people know of how
Democrats deal with their Government, the
surer is Republican success the next time; ard
The Tribune appeals to its friends to help spread
suck knowledge broadcast.
The Tribune gives the news fully, fairly and
clearly; it is safe and attractive paper for the
family circle; and is the persistent advocate of
work for American workmen, q great, paving
home market for American grain and meat, the
extension of our foreign trade, and the general
protection of American interests. 1t favors
every practical effort to check intemperance,
and is always on the side of morality, reform
and progress. Its Weekly and Semi Weekly
editions contain notably compile and valuable
Agricultural, Household, Literary and Juvenile
departments, with serial stories, abundant cor
respondence, interesting miscellany, and some
fun. Every member of the family, old or young,
finds in it instruction and entertainment.
Every postmaster and club agent is invited
to form yearly clubs at once for The Tribune.
The following premiums are offered in combi-
nation with subscriptions:
Unabridged Dictionary, both Webster's and
Worcester's.
Woods Household Practice of Medicine, 9
vols, illustrated, Sl9 and 942 pages.
The Library of Useful knowledge, Is vols,
nearly 900 pages each, embracing Chambers
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The Waterbury Watch, popular and sue
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Daily, with Sunday, $3.50; without Sun
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A Remarkable Discovery.

The most remarkable discovery Is that
which brings the most good to the greatest
number; DR. Kings New Discovery for con.
sumption, coughs and colds, will preserve the
health and save life, and is priceless boon
to the afflicted; not only dose it positively
cure consumption, but coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, hoarseness and all affections OF
the throat, chest and lungs, yield at once to
its wonderful curative powers. II you doubt
this, get trial bottle free, at Patterson's.
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A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia, says:
my wife has been seriously affected
with a cough for 25 years, and this
spring more than ever before. She had
used many remedies without relief, and
being urged to try DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery, did SO, with most gratifying re :
suits. The first bottle relieved her very
much, and the second bottle absolutely
cured her. She has not had so good
health for thirty years."
Trial bottle free at Patterson & Sons
Drug store. Large size ST..
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HINTS FOR FARMERS.

Incoming cows should have limited
diet Of dry hay, with little bran, for q
little hay. with little bran, for few
weeks previous to calving.
The chickens first hatched in the
brood and those with the shortest legs
fatten the best. Long-legged fowls are
difficult to fatten.
- soon as the soil can be worked
raSpberries and strawberries should be
planted out. An abundant supply of
fresh fruit is health necessity.
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment
Station reports that potatoes raised from
large, whole seed rIpened nine days ear :
lier than those from seed cut to single
eyes.
1t is not yet too late to prune orchards,
while the cold weather lasts and before
the ground can be worked. 1t must be
done, however, at once and before the
buds begin to swell.
An Indiana farmer states that by ban
ishing slops from the pig pen and Civ
ing the swine clear, pure water he Sc
cured firmer and more solid meat than
ne ever raised OeIOIe.
The beds and banks of streams may
be pro6tably utilized by sprinkling q
little watercress. 1t will flourish for
years, is always a good crop to market,
is one of the earliest spring salads, and
the demand for it is increasing.
Leeks are very useful vegetables. Sow
seeds in April in beds with drills one
foot apart; when six inches high trans
plant. They should be set deep, so that
the soil may bleach them. The Rouen,
Carenten and large fay, all winter vari-
eties, are best.
The indiscriminate use Of tincture of
arnica for petty sprains and bruises of
horses is scientifically condemned. 1T
has been demonstrated that if kept long
in contact with affected surfaces arnica
produces heating and blistering, thus
aggraving the complaint sought to be
cured.
The worst kind of .cribber can be dis
suaded from indulgence iE his vice by
the following means: Nail strip of
of sheep skin, about eight inches in
width, the entire length of the Glib; se>
lect sheep skin covered with long wool,
and sprinkle it freely with Cayenne pep
per. The cure will be speedy and per
manent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02

HAVE you cough? Sleeplese nights
need no longer trouble you. The use of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, before retiring,
will soothe the cough to quiet. allay the
Inflammation, and allow the needed rev
pose. 1t will, moreover, speedily heal
the pulmonary organs, and give you
health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02
muk!en's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts. bruises
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles OF no pay
required; it is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction or money refunded; price Csc. PEI
box. For sale by PATTERSON & Sons, St
Clairsville, Ohio. 2 19-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02

Mackin and Gallagher, the Chicago
ballot+box debauchers. have been releas-
cd on $4,000 bond each. Mike McDon>
aid, gambler. owning s5O0,OO0 worth
of uhincumbered real estate, is chief
bondsman.
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Never Give I'm.

If you are suffering with low and de-
peessed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak consti-
tuition, headache, or any disease of a
a bilious nature. by all means procure a
bottle Of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid Improvement
thatwill follow you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will re-
turn; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Patterson & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02

John Gale. who mysterionsly disapi
peaTed from Greenfield, o., Saturday,
March IA, was found in stone quarry,
his neck broken from the fall over the
edge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02

Henry England, of Brownstown, Ind.
was arrested, last week charged with
perjury for swearing that young girl
who was anxious to wed a friend of his
was of lawful age.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-04-02

By the will of Gordon W Burnham
the deceased leaves Miss Kate Sanborn,
whom he was to have married on the
day of his decesse, $4,000.
The Civil Service Reform Association
of Maryland has formally protested
AGAINST the appointment of Eugene Hig>
gins to the Treasury Department.
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A Terrible Cough Cured.

ain 1851 took severe cold, which affected
my lungs. had terrible cough, and passed
night after night without sleep The doctors
gave me up. / tried AYERS CHERRY Pee
ToRAL, which relieved my lungs, induced
sleep, and afforded me tic resi- necessary
for the recovery of my strength. BY the
continued use OF tho PICTORIAL perma-
nent cure was effected. ] am now 62 years
Old, hale and hearty, and am satisfied your
GERRY PECTORAL saved me.
HORACE FAIEBRoTHER."
Rockingham, VT, July 10, 1852.