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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
A Rebuke to tbe Train Row.

Everyone who has ever gone travelling by
rail knows the train boy. This enterprising
young person, who extends his elastic utility
from the vending of papers and peanuts to
travelling caps and confectionery, is rarely
taken aback. He stalks up and down the
train, tossing his wares into your lap without
invitation and despite of protest. and you
have strong will indeed if you do not wind
up by buying something from him before
your journey reaches its end During the
short run from New Haven to New York the
other afternoon, the train boy dropped, in
succession, guide book, a novel, silk cap
in paper bag, package of gum drops, a
comic almanac and a pictorial souvenir of
New York into the keeping of a solemn, elder
ly individual of ministerial aspect. The
patient sufferer endured it in silence till his
prosecutor appeared with a volume descrip-
tive of the crimes and pitfalls of Gotham.
Then he remarked, gravely:
"If you leave that book here, young man, I
will charge you rent for my lap"
The train boy passed.-Alfred Trumble in
New York News
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
A HUMBLE THANKSGIVING.

We cannot show a grand array
OF toothsome things Thanksgiving Day
The day so very near;
Our little pantry will not boast
Delicious viaDds by TIE host
To every palate dear.
Meath weight of all the good things
known
Our little table will not groan,
No, not the very least;
Our little home will not be blest
With many a welcome. joyous guest
To help US at the feast.
Yet, Notwithstanding what we lack,
We'll not regretfnlly look back
And sigh for better days;
But We will fill in every part
The spacious store rooms of our heart
With gratitude and praise.
Wen count our present blessings DER,
And we shall find they number more
Than all our trials do;
Our happy, thoughtful hearts shall be
Delightful guests-right royalty
They will reward US, too.
To seats we once did occupy
Well not look up with wistful eye
And covetous unrest;
But bending low down our gaze
To poorer homes, to sadder ways,
Thank God we are so blest.
Thank God that though our home is
small,
1t still contains the dear ones all,
Rich in affections wealth;
Thank God we have enough to eat,
Thank God for clothing warm and neat
Thank God for perfect health.
Thank God we feel the fires warm glow,
While many cold a'.d fireless go
In many a cheerless home.-
Oh, yes, most gratefully we'll lift
Our souls to God for every gift.
And trust for all to come.
Thus round our frugal little board.
With cheerful hearts we'll praise the
Lord
And keep the jubilee;
Nor shall there anywhere be found,
Within this nations utmost hound,
a happer family.
Fanny Percival.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Sure to Hapnen Finally.

Mr. E. D. Chandler and Mr. Marvin Hugh
lit, general manager of the Northwestern
railway system, were once telegraph opera
tors in the same Office. MIR. Hughitt accepted
an offer from the Illinois Central company,
became train dispatcher, and soon rose from
that position to its general superintendent.
After he began to rise he urged his old office
mates to "catch on" to railroad business
"If you will go at train dispatching," F." he said,
ait is only a question of time when
you will get something better" Chandler
wouldn't do it. He tried it for short time,
but found the strain on his nerves too much
for him. He was in constant terror of rum
ming two trains together, and he says his hair
would have turned gray years ago if he kept
at it. Every train dispatcher gets two
trains started towards each other on the same
track sooner or later, he claims. "He may
be able to stop one of them in time to save a
wreck and loss of life and property, but soon
er or later both will get away from him. 1
want none of that kind Of responsibility
Chicago News
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Initiative sympathy in Politics.

a clearer illustration is shown by the wax
ing fervor of an ordinary political campaign.
Before conventions meet and candidates are
named the feeling of party is neutral and
istless, except with a comparatively few in
dividuals. A while after the dry bones begin
to stir. The noise of orators, the moving
professions, the boom of guns, all the usual
modes of political managers, gradually warm
up the masses, until men neglect business to
attend the hustings, and shout frantically for
their party and candidates, until the election
is over, and long sigbs of relief indicate the
return of sanity.
What is all this but the same tendency,
harmlessly directed, that leads to the imita-
tive crimes of mobs, or the Initiative quality
of the Millerite or Flagellant? 1t is identical
with the leaping, dancing professions of the
middle ages; for, as politicians lead, so their
followers dance and leap along; unhappily,
not always in as straight line as their ante
types. Principles are not to be undervalued
in politics; the point is, that few appreciate
them. Emotion, rather than analytical dis
cernment, is often the moving power.-A A.
Sargent in Overland Monthly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
THE "TeN O'CLOCK" LINES.

An Indian Method of Fixing the Bound
aries of Grants to White Men.
EThat's 10 O'Clock line" said an old gen.
tlenan, putting his finger on a delicate line
on one of the Grand Pacific maps the other
day.
what in creation is 10 O'Clock ine7"
chorused two young companions, as they
traced the line in question from near the
mouth Of the Miami northwest through In
diana
at was the boundary of an Indian grant
a kind of natural way of surveying. was
down with a party once to ratify treaty by
which tribe agreed to cede some territory
to the whites. 1t was a small matter, but it
was big occasion with the savages. Every
thing was ready. The surveyor had his COM
pass and telescope, and had mounted them on
a tripod. The head man of the tribe came
up, looked steadily at the instruments for
awhile, grunted, and returned 20 the circle
around the council fire. Not a word was
spoken. Soon another Indian got up, walked
sedately to the instruments, gravely examined
them, grunted, and in silence returned to his
place by the fire. This example was followed
by half dozen other bucks. Then they held
a short consultation, and the head man arose
and came over TO the white men.
That what Indian know he said, draw
ing a small circle on the ground with a stick,
that what white man know he continued,
drawing a larger circle around the first.
This what nobody know he concluded,
pointing to all without the last circle White
man know that pointing to the instruments.
Indian not know it. Indian know the sun.
Him never cheat. Him always same. Him
throw shadow. Indian give white man land
one side shadow and keep other side After
a big pow-wow it was decided that line
drawn in the direction the sun would cast
shadow from an agreed point, at 10 o'clock.
should be made the boundary of the conces-
sion, the white man taking the land on one
side and the Indians keeping that on the
other. The other boundaries of the conces-
sion were those of the original territory of the
tribe, supplemented by water courses and
other natural objects These lines were fire.
quently used and became known as 10
O'Clock lines. y Chicago News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Hay Fever Sufferers.

The number of people annually sffiict-
ed with this most annoying malady
seems to be greatly on the increase.
The editor of this journal is an
annual victim and, with view to dis
cover specific cure, has tried numerous
remedies. OF these Ely's Cream Balm
is by all odds the quickest and most sat
isfactory. two applications greatly alt
laying the usual symptoms in the nose
and eyes; we would recommend its use
by all subjects to hay fever. and we
gladly bear unsolicited testimony to its
efficacy in our own case.
Media, Pa, Record. 11>1S 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
IN LOVES GARDEN.

Within the pleasant pastures where feed.
Love blooms away and blossoms bear their seed;
Thistle nor thorn is suffered there TO grow.
Then blow. o every blossoml bud and blow;
Bear blissful fruit; drop seed from blossoms
blown
What If betimes the fond heart maketh moan,
And the unbidden tear begins TO lowl
Happy my lot-thrice happy lot indeedl
Full well know that if l bleed. l bleed
For thy sweet sake, o Love! Full well 1 know
j bleed and suffer for thy sake alone.
-Chas Warren StOddard in Overland Monthly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE,
Published Monthly,
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS.
First Number Ready Dec. 18th.

SCRIBNER's MAGAZINE will be in the
widest sense magazine OF general lit-
erature, and each number will be fully
illustrated.
Some of the most notable papers to
appear during the first year are series
of UNPUBLISHED LETTERS OF THACK-
ERAY of very great autobiOgraphical
value; EY-MINISTER E B. WASHBURNE's
"reminiscences OF THE COMMUNE OF
PARIS; Glimpses at the Diaries of Gou-
verneur Morris, Minister to France at
the close of the last century (giying de
scriptiOns of social life and characters
at the time);a d collection of conLempora-
ry letters describing Early New York
and New England Society.
There is much excellent fiction, inclu>
ding serial by Harold Frederic; stories
extending through several numbers by
H c Bunner, of Dale, and others
and short stories by R L Stevenson, Joel
Chandler Harris, A Janvier, Miss
Jewett, Octave, Thanet, H III BnyeseD,
Miss Crosby, and host of others.
Notable special papers to be published
very early are Gen f A Walker's on So
CIALIsM; DR. VIM Hayes Wards on BAB>
YLoNIAN CYLINDERS; Mr. John c Ropes
on the Portraits of Cesar; Captain
Greene's on Coast Defence, etc, etc.
SCRIBNFRs MAGAZINE will be pub
lished at So 90 a year,9r % cents copy.
SUBSCRIPTIONS may be sent to any news
dealer or bookseller, or to
CHARLES SCRI0NER'S SONS.
Publishers,
S43 and 745 Broadway, New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
The LAWS of HerRdifY.

Carefully prepared, beautifully illustrated,
and expensive books and periodicals are pub
ished in great number to teach the breeder
how to turn to account the forces of heredity;
but little or nothing is said or done to teach
the world how to apply the same great forces
to the elevation Of humanity, physically, in
tellectually and morally. Many are the
physical, mental and moral weaknesses and
diseases resulting from or perpetuated by ig-
norance or disregard of the laws of hereditary
influence. Is it greatly to the honor of this
age that man studies more thoroughly the
breeding and character of the animals he pur-
poses coupling than he does those of the per-
sons whom the unguided fancy of his children
lead them to wed? Breeders so manage their
stock as to avoid reproducing defects, and to
secure desirable points" They assert that
the sBillful breeder can, in few generations.
develop almost any desired type of animal
Shall principles so long and successfully ap-
piled to the improvement of the lower ami
mails remain unused for the development of
their master? Shall not at least as much be
done for the improvement of mankind by the
study, development, and application of the
laws of heredity to that purpose as has been
done by their cid for the improvement of the
beasts of the field? Is man less worth the ef-
fort than they?-E. W. Perry in The Cur
rent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
GOING WEST.

All trains daily except Sunday.
Pullmnn's Palace Drawing Room and Sleep~
ing Cars through without change from Steu-
benville esst to Philadelphia and New York;
west to Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Ohi~
cogo, Indianapolis and ST. Louis.
For through tickets, baggage checks, sleep
Ing car accommodations, and any further ia~
apply to JOHN q. TOMLIHSON,
Ticket Agent at Panhandle station foot of
Eleventh street, or q: city ticket office, under
McLure House, Wheeling.
JAMES MCCREA,
Manager, Pittsburgh.
E. A. FORD,
GenT Pas. and Tkt Ag't, Pittsburgh, Ps.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
BuckIen's Arnica Saiye.

The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
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 25c. per
box. For sale by PATTERSON s. Sons, st.
Clairsville. Ohio 2 19-1'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Sweet and Snnlful.

Female Twin Soul-Pardon my disheveled
appearance; 1 have just come from the bath.
Male Twin Soul-AhI you bathe, then9
F. T s. Yes
NJ 7. S. Another habit in common
Eow sweet!-Buffalo Express.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

h1Sas to y9Fa to sT Us s MseE Week
- can be quickly made; no photo painting: no
~ canvsssing: for full particulars please adj
iress at once, CRESCENT ART COMPANY,
8 Central St., Boston, Mass; box 5l7O.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Hay Fever.

/ have been great sufferer from hay
fever for Is years. and have tried vaIi
Gus things without doing any good.
read of the many wOndrous cures of
Ely's Cream Balm and thought would
try once more; in Is minutes after one
application l was wonderfully helped !;
two weeks ago l commenced using it.
and now | feel entirely cured 1t is the
greatest discovery ever known or heard
of.-Duhamel Clark, Farmer, Lee. Mas
Sachusetts. Ills 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

POTATOES are so abundant in some
parts of England that they sell for $40
ton, or less than half cent per pound.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Falling Health,

Ten years ago my health began to fail.
I was troubled with distressing Cough,
Night Sweats, Weakness, and Nervous
ness. 1 tried various remedies pre-
scribed by different physicians, but
became so weak that could not go up
stairs without stopping to rest. My
friends recommended me to try Ayers
Sarsaparilla, which did, and am now
as healthy and strong as ever. Mrs.
E. L. Williams, Alexandria, MINI.
have used Ayers Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula, and know, il it is
taken faithfully, that it will thoroughly
eradicate this terrible disease. l have
also prescribed it as a tonic, as we'll as an
Alternative, and must say that honestly
believeit to be the best blood medicine
ever ercompounded.-W F. Fowler, NJ. D.,
ID. D. s.. GreenYille, Tenn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

IF you want to be suited in first-class
Beef, Veal, Pork. Sausage, Bologna, Ham
Bacqn, Pudding, or Head cheese, give me
call. My own make of Lard always on
sHle-Corner Main and Marietta streets.
10 IA 6m. CHAS. SCHUMACHER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
The First Sign

OF failing health, whether in the form of
Night Sweats and Nervousness, or in a
sense of General WEAKNESS and Loss of
Appetite, should suggest the use Of
Ayers Sarsaparilla. This preparation
is most effective for giving tone and
strength to the enfeebled system, pro-
noting the digestion and assimilation Of
food, restoring the nervous forces to
their normal condition, and for purify
ing, enriching, and vitalizing the blood.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Dyspepsia Cured.

It would be impossible for me to de-
scribe what suffered from Indigestion
and Headache up to the time l began
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. Twas under
the care of various physicians, and tried
a great many kinds of medicines, but
never obtained more than temporary re-
lief. After taking Ayers Sarsaparilla
for a short time, my headache disap-
peared, and my stomach performed its
duties more perfectly. To-day my
health is completely restored. Mary
Harley, Springfield, Mass.
have been greatly benefited by the
prompt use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. It
tones and invigorates the system, regu-
lates the action of the digestive and
assimilative organs, and vitalizes the
blood. 1t is, without doubt, the most
reliable blood purifier yet discovered. -
n. d. johnson, 1888 Atlantic avenue,
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Ayers S Sarsaparilla,
Prepared by DR.. ]. C. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
Price 81; six bottles, SO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
CLEVELAND, LORAIN & WHEELING
~ RAnRoAD-TIMR SCHEDULE.

In effect May 30, S5.-New Standard, Goth
Meridian time, which is % minutes slower
than Columbus time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

Time table for east and west corrected to
Nov. 29, 1885. Trains leave Panhandle sta
tion, Wheeling, foOt OF Eleventh sLrvet near
public Ianding-Central Standard time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

MhP A MONTH and BOARD for three live
VEh young men or ladies In each county
,hIl,1 address w ZIEGLER & COMPANY
WIZ PHILADELPHIA Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
West to Alliance and Chicago.

All trains daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Cheleland for Wheeling at 20
q m 10 m, arriving at 3S p m and 30 pm.
E. A. FORD,
Gen. Pass and Ticket Ag't, Pittsburgh. Pa
JAMES MCCREA,
General Manager, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

DTTSBURGH, CINCINNATI & ST.
l. LOUIS RAILRoAD-PG Handle R0ute.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
A Hard Street in New York.

A syndicate is engaged in gathering tar.
weed on Mare island, near San Fransisco.
Cal. and drying it for medicinal purposes,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Courtinr in a church Tover-

/ was over on the north side the other day
and in passing Unity church, where Robert
Collier used to preach the truth to congre-
cation which waited, l noticed that a new
steeple-or spire, as most people will have it
was approaching completion. A friend
who was with me said he never looked at a
church Steeple without being reminded of a
story. at was the night of the big fire he
began. There we're some places where peo-
pie were not mohsted, and one of these places
was on the west side. At certain corner
there was, and is yet a towering steeple.
The church was open that night. Up the steps
of this young man and his sweetheart clam
bered to get a view of the sea of flame, as the
night reporter calls fire. While they were
gazing upon its red reflection on the sky the
young man popped the question. The girl
hesitated-asked for time to consider, you
know. The young man seized the clapper of
the bell and said: Now, say yes or I'll bring
out the congregation She said yes, and now
that couple are living happily and contented,
so far as Ikuow."-Chicago Herald
A Hard Street in New York.
The night scenes on Sixth avenue have
often been described There is not in any
city in the world, in any quarter not alto
gether given up to vice, even in London,
Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, or Leghorn,
any night scene more revolving than that
which any one may see every night within
one block of Broadway between Thirty fourth
and Twenty third streets in the city of New
York. The whole waking population, in
cluding the hacl1nen, are utterly demoralized.
There is no pretense of decency, moderation,
or order short of refrain from actual
assassination and open violence on the avenue.
Such things occur on the side streets little
way off, as was the case not long ago with
an unfortunate gentleman found dead "from
cause unknown" in Thirty-first street. But,
on the avenue, while there is not open assault,
robbery, or murder, in the flaring dens that
occupy the first floors along the streets, there
is to be seen everything that is vicious and
revolving in both man and woman.-New
York Letter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

Within the last few years 45, 600 trees have
been planted in the streets of Berlin, Prussia,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
HlNDERCORNS.

Thesafest surest and best for Corns Bunions &c.
Stops all pain Ensures comfort the feet Never tails
to cure. 10 cents at Druggists. HIscoG Co., N. Y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

Sleeping cars on all through trains between
Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh,
Wheeling Columbus and Cincinnati.
O. X LORD, W. E, REPPERT,
Gen'l Pass. Ag't Div. Pass. Ag't.
Baltimore, Md. Columbus. o.
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GOING SOUTH.

OSCAR TOWNSEND, WI. H CIRCUIT,
Gen'l Maaager. Gen1 FJ & Pass. Agt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
East and North to Pittsburgh and Clevelsnd:

Corrected timetable of passenger trains
corrected TO Nov. g. 'S5, Central Standard Time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

s. OHIO RAILROAD.
ID JANUARY "a, 1885.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

Sandusky accommodation leaves Columbus
at 10 m; Newark at sos q m.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-06-26

The Promontory Cattle Company
Messrs. Crocker, Taylor q Buford, have
received 1850 head of cattle from Rus
sci & Bradley on their contract, gather
ed on the range near Shoshone Falls.
The second herd, numbering about the
same, will be delivered about tho mid
die of July. This company is making
substantial improvements on their
range, among them q ten thousand dol
lar residence and numerous small pas
lures. Well boring machinery from
the east has been ordered, and artificial
water supplies will be created at con-
venient points on the range if boring
will find it.-Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-06-26

Tho law is beginning to make itself
felt against the instigators of labor
strikes. Last week p. D. Davis, Mas
ter Workman of the Knights of Labor
Assembly at Pacific. Mo-, was SEN
fenced to two years in the State Peni-
tentiary, and to pay tIne of $500, for
attempting to wreck the first freight
train that left ST. Louis during the
strike on March oath, in which he was
a leader. Osher like offenders in other
parts of the country are receiving SINH
lar punishment.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-06-26

The house of representatives has
passed, by vote of 1SS TO 10, bill alb
solutely repeating the presumption,
timber-culture and desert-land laws,
and so modifying the homestead law
that the settler is not entitled to patent
until thirty months after the fling of
his first claim, and six months after the
presentation of proof of settlement and
cultivation. The bill now goes to the
senate, where q similar bill has been
lying on the calander formore than four
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-06-26

Last Saturday night, at about half.
past eleven O'Clock, au aged man named
Hand, died at Hamburg Bar, about six
miles below Bonanza Bar, on Snake
river. He had been failing for the past
two years. He was miner BY occupa-
ton and was interested in some claims
in Hamburg Bar. The body was
brought to Albion on Tuesday and bur
led the same day in our cemetery. He
was native of Indiana, and about 81
years OF sge.-Cassis Coanty Times.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-06-26

The credit of the United States has
lately passed that Of England. as it has
long since passed that of every other
country, and now stands at the head of
tho list. United States per cents now
command 1879 in London, the highest
point ever reached, putting them far
above any bonds in the world.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1886-06-26

1t is now thought that Mrs. Grant
will receive in the neighborhood of
$3.50, 200 from the sale of the General 8
book. There has not been as great a
demand for the second volume as there
was for the first.