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A SCENE TO THINK ABOUT,

n SCENE TO THINK ABOUT.
st. Louis GlObe-DemOcrat.
There was something in the opening
session of the National Republican Con-
vention to carry away and think about
The presentation of the party's first
nominee, the Pathfinder of American
history, John c. Fremont, carried the
pioneer Republicans back to the stirring
days of the SOS. Once more the cry OF
'56-"Fr6mont and reedom"-Seemed
to ring in the ears. 1t was the most
natural thing in the association of mems
ideas that the great shout should go up
for Fred Douglass as Fremont sat down.
And when in mellow tones the vener-
able negro orator pleaded that the Re-
publican party continue rs it had begun,
the friend of his race, there was little
scene that few saw. AS Douglass
spoke slender man with his hair reach
ing almost to his shoulders, and with a
shaggy gray beard which covered his
shirt front, leaned against one of the
posts of the speakers stand and listened.
\ flag hung down from the top of the
post and almost touched the head of the
listener. Douglass, with his matchless
magic power, swept his hearers back
ward thirty years. Others cheered and
went wild over the memories.
The slender man with the shaggy
beard and luxurious name never moved
a muscle. He might have seemed a
statue but that there welled up great
tears which went coursing down his
cheeks and were lost in his beard. This
man was Richard J. Hinton, the friend
of old John Brown, the associate of the
liherators in their Kansas campaigns,
and who hardly knows to this day by
what good fortune he was not with those
who died for liberty on the gallows near
Harper's Ferry.
Douglass finished and left the stand.
Hinton suddenly came to himself, brush
ed away his tears and Strengthened up,
Then happened the strangest of all
Fred Douglass had not reached his seat
when there sprang up in the midst of
the Virginia delegation a round faced,
man, who began to ap-
peal to this National Convention for his
rights to the seat he claimed. Manful-
ly and powerfully he talked rs if his
whole heart was in il. This was John
Wise, the son of the Governor of Vir-
ginia who hanged John Brown. Fred
Douglass, Richard Hinton, John Wise.
What a scene to think of
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81 SAY, Dan" p"
g.Vac Giro ~

81 SAY, Dan"
"Yes, sire"
81 see it stated in the ghOulish press
that Whitney talks of resigning his po-
sition at the head of the Naval depart
ment on or about the 4th of next March. v
Eyes, Grover, have seen some init
nation of the kind; but what of it,"
"Wel, Dan, I was about to suggest
that we organize a resignation trust, a
sort of job-lot arrangement, covering the
entire executive department Of the gov
ernment. In short that we all tender our
designations to take effect on that date,
for it really seems to me that the dear
people have tumhled to our alleged econ
omy and civil service reform fakes, and
propose giving us a vacation without a
limit to it, Tell Whitney to hold off a bit,
and we will tender them all in lump.
1t might save some time and considera-
BILE sorrow if we should thus take time
by the flint-lock.
"You have great head, sire, and your
wishes shall be complied with"
So saying the President and his private
secretary sought the seclusion of a neigh
boring pantry and nothing broke the
still, but the dull thud of little red
liquor falling into the cut glasses.
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FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
UNIONTOWN.

Henry johnson, young man residing
with Mr.. Baker, north of town, met with
a peculiar accident a few days since. He
was riding across a pasture when he was
attacked by vicious horse, which en-,
deavored to bite him. In warding of
its attacks his right arm and hand were
exposed, and the enraged animal aimed
to catch him by the hand, and succeeded
in getting hold of one of the fingers at
the second joint and crushing the bone;
holding by the finger he dragged Mr.
johnson from his horse to the ground
and his finger being released by the fall
he made good his escape. His face was
also bruised by striking the ground.
Communion at .. p Church on Sab
bath, pastor assisted by Revs. McLaugh-
lin of Bellaire, and Taylor of London
derry. Mr.. John Wilson, of st. Cloud,
Kansas, was elected an Elder Quite a
number connected with the church.
Messrs. H. r. Wilson of Bethesda, and
J. S. Eaton of Morristown, late students
of Mt. Union College, are canvaSsing
this township for the sale of a book
entitled the "Toiler's Diadem." These
two talented and pleasant hammered
young gentlemen are making their va
cation time of profit as well as pleas
ure, and taking this method of becom-
ing acquainted with the country in which
they traverse. Their high social charac-
ter and moral standing will warrant
them patronage and courteous treat
ment wherever they may solicit sub
scriptiOnS.
Prof. T. P. Harris, principal of the
SOmerton schools, with his son and
daughter, paid brief visit to relatives
here few days since. We are glad tC
state that he is prOSpering religiously
physically, and financially, and reaping
the fruits of earnest endeavOr, and as a
genial, friendly citizen has the congrat-
ulations of his many friends.
A fire occurred near the saw mill OF
Mr.. Oler, saving in this vicinity, but
was discovered and extinguished before
much damage was done.
Mr.. John Frater, ST., and wife, re-
spected citizens of this township, are on
visit to the far West, and seem to be
enjoying the trip. They will probably
be absent during the summer.
Rev. J. C. Scouller will take vacan-
cy of one month from pastoral duties
He will join Rey. J. L. Weaver of Bur
gettstown, Pa, Rev. J. C. Brownlee of
Martins Ferry, and the three will enjoy
the sport of fishing and hunting III the
mountains of w. Va.
Nathaniel Taylor was quite i'll for
two days, but was able to attend church
ON abbath.-Wallace Newlin, wife and
little daughter Gertie, of Cadiz, came
down last week and received cordial
welcome from old friends and neighbors.
Luther Price and family all had the
measles.-Prof. G.. W. Glass, the pOpu-
lar vocalist, paid visit to friends, and at
tended church on Sabbath.-Lee Down
ing has returned home from Jefferson
College. Melvin Clannahan was dan
gerously i'll, but is now better.-Mrs.
Samuel Humphrey of BannOck, is very
unwell, but her condition is now hope
ful.-W. Daten of Guernsey county,
paid visit to his father here last week.
H.
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DANGEROUS TO REFUSE.

Merchant Traveller.
I'D like to have check for five hun
dred dollars, Grover" said Frances
briefly.
aCan't do 1t, Frankee," responded
GrOver.
81 must have it."
at is impossible, Now don't worry
me about it, there's dear.
"Grover Cleveland, am sorry to an,
noy you, but must have the cheek,
II assure you that can't crafty you. !"
"lt will be better for your own inter
est to let me have the check"
"But, my dear, can't you see that |
haven't time to bother with such things
just now."
"Grover, if | don't get that check,
viii write to st. Louis positively declin-
ing the nomination"
"Here's the check book. Ask Daniel
to fill 1t out, and bring it to me to sign. p"
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WHAT SHALL THE TARIFF BE {?

Cutting the tax from the sleeps white wool,
Cutting the tax from the silken spool,
Cutting the tax from the cotton hose,
Cutting the tax from English clothes;
What shall the tariff he?
Oh, what shall the tariff be?
Cut by CIereldnd, cut bu Mills,
Cut ia platform, cut in bills,
!SIdShed from erCTlthiHg HGit sec,
Free, oh free, shall the tGiif De.
Looping il of from the farmers fax,
Looping il of from the cutters Ak,
Looping il of from the weaveTS web.
Looping il of from the spinner'S thread;
What shall the tariff be?
Oh, what shall the tariff be?
Paving England for boots and shoes,
Paving England for all that We use,
Starving our labor and shutting our mills,
Killing our commerce with free trade bills;
What shall the tariff be?
Oh, what shall the tariff be?
Springfield Mass Union.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28
THE HOMELuEST MAN

in st. Clairsville, as well az the handsem
est, and Others are invited to call on any
druggist and get free a trial bottle of
Kemps Balsam for the Throat and Lungs,
a remedy that is selling entirely upon It's
merits and is guaranteed to relieve and
cure all chronic and acute coughs, arthma,
bronchitis and consumption; large bottles
SOC and 81. 2li
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28

WHILE keen disappointment was felt
by very many Republicans over the fail
ure to nominate Senator Sherman, salts
faction with the nomination of General
Harrison was universal, and the convic-
tion that the action of the Convention
was wise and judieious one grows as
the days pass. Mr.. MortOn's nomination
for the Vice-Presidency was likewise well
received.
If the feeling in this vicinity is any
index, it is safe to say the ticket will
prove the most popular since that of
Grant and Colfax
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allot resulted as follows:
EIGHTH BALLOT.

The ballot had not proceeded far until
it became evident that Harrison would
be the nominee. First one State and then
another polled its vote for young Tippe-
canoe. First came California with her
sixteen solid votes. New York and Penn
sylvania settled the business, and the
nomination was made with great enthu-
siasm. Several States after Pennsylvan-
ia cast their votes solid for Harrison,
among them Wast Virginia, and the nom
ination was clearly evident long before
the call was completed.
The result was received with burst
of applause, and the great audience arose
to its feet and shouted until it had tired
itself out, One of the officers of the Con-
vention climbed on the ohairman's desk
and waved banner bearing the portrait
of Harrison.
The ladies i'll the galleries waved their
handkerchiets and their parasols, hats
were thrown up and scene of enthusi.
Gsm followed. Cries of 'IIe's all right"
were heard III the din. Finally with three
cheers for Harrison the convention be-
came quiet enough to hear the official
announcement of the result.
Governor Foraker, of Ohio. moved to
make the nomination unanimous. No
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28
A DEMOCRATIC OPINION.

New York World.
If Republicans were not unapprecia-
tive as well as ungrateful they would
nominate John Sherman for President.
With Mr.. Blaine out of the race, this
veteran leader of thirty years is the only
man in the entries having any preten-
sions to craftsmanship.
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THE Democratic mud machines are
all set going on Gov. Foraker for saying
in his speech at Chicago that the Con
vention "was going to nominate gentle
man." The Governor should be careful
not to make the Democrats angry.
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The CHICAGO CONVENTION
THE PROCEEDINGS In DETAIL.
[concZned from First pnae.l

ltcHctbcu rum Il t4St Iuyc-I
claim that the Ohio Senator's vote will go
to pieces III a few ballots. As the vote
on the third ballot proceeds there is little
change in the Sherman vote, which every
body is watching, and there are notable
changes in the voting for other candi-
dates. The Gresham vote increases, but
not materially.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28

CoNNECTIONS-At Barton with all paSseRspr
trains on G., L. s W. R'y; at Bridgeport with g. 4
p. Ry for Steubenyile, Pittsburgh and interme-
diate points; at Bellaire with B. 4 d, and b. T. &
Wheeling. Only direct route between St Glars
vile and Wheeling.
A. C. DARRAH, F. NJ. TOWNSEND,
President. Superintendent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28

THE attempt of Governor Foraker to
break away from Sherman and the ex-
press instructions of the Ohio Republican
Convention provoked deep feeling of
indignation throughout the State. The
intrigue failed of its purpose-the eleva-
tion Of the Governor to the Vice -Presi-
Dental nomination-and leaves a cloud
around him from which he can never es-
cape.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28

BENNER, the prophet, writes that the
Republican party will triumph at the
polls this year. He also predicts three
years of unexampled commercial pros
perity and crash in 1891. The per-
formance promises to start off well.
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GATHERED ROSES.
"We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.

And sleeping when she died"
But the bitterest sting of such a sorrow
is to think she might have been saved
They saw the rose fade ON her cheek and
the eye grow dim. Had they but Known
of DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery,
who can tell but she might still be with
them, the sunshine of their home. Take
the Remedy in time, and you will find
that consumption (Which is scrofula OF
the hngs) can be cured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28

Now THAT the Chicago Convention
has named the next President of the
United States, the tariff battle at Wash
ingtOn will rage again, and the Demo
cratic free trade Mills bill will be beaten
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TIME TABLE
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Nay 18th, 1855.

Trains leave Wheeling for St ClairSviIie n q5 n
m % IN, % p m, 10 M, daily, except sun
day.
Accommodation leaves Cambridge az 20 N, ,
GAINESVILLE al - m, daily, except sunday, and
arrives at Columbus - n m Cincinnati = - p M.
Accom- leaves Columbus ~ 400 p m daily, except
SUNDAY, arriving at Newark at ~ p m, MI Yer
non at 6 y N, Mansfield 1t 70 p m.
Accom- leaves Wheeling ut o. a m daily, eNeepe
Sunday, arriving NJ Cambridge at II 20 4 M.
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DITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI AND
l. ST. LOUIS RAILWAY.
PANHANDLE ROUTE.
Time Card Ia Effect Nay u, 1883.
tDaily, except Sunday. sDaiiy.
rains R,a, by Central STANDARD Time.

At Pittsburgh connections are made in Union
Depot with through trains on the Pennsylvania
Railroad for Baltimore, Washington. PhilSdelphist
and New York, on which are run Pullman Bullet
Sleeping and ParlOr Cars
AT Chicago and st. Louis connections are made
in Union Depot with prominent railroads for all
points in the West Northwest and Southwest
For further Information call ON or address nesF-
est ticket agent. f. A. FORD,
JAS. MCCREA, Gen. Pass. Agent,
General Manager. Pittsburgh, Pa
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EAST BOUND.
sTrains run daily. tDaily except Sunday.

Accommodation leaves Sandusky at 100 IN
daily, except sunday, and arrives At Columbus At
Dpm Accom-. leaves Newark al 90 m daily,
except sunday. arrives at GAINESVILLE AZ; CAM
bridge IS wheeling y: Pittsburgh 4 20 m.
Accom-. leaves Columbus at 20 "A m daily, arrives
at Newark at = m; GAINESVILLE at > IS m
Trains leave ST. ClairSyille for Wheeling at u =
M 70 m n Soa m, 40S p m, daily, exec pt sunday
Accom- leaves Mansfield at % a m, MI Nernon
I 81 y m daily, except Sunday. Newark at . - d III
daily arriving at Columbus at - a m.
Accom-. leaves Cambridge al ) 10 m uailyi eA-
eept Sunday, arriving at Wheeling at 10 m
W. W. PEABODY, G. q. SCulL-
Gen1 Manager, Gen1 Pass AGENT
Chicago, Ill Baltimore, Md
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REPUBLICANS should attend the meet
ing at the st. clairsyiIIe Republican Club
rooms this Thursday evening.
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81 AN little l know, but [ think I cah
throw a weight of hundred ton" So
sang a proud banana peel. But DR..
Plefce,s Pleasant Pelleta are quite as
powerful in meeting with and overthrow
ing disease. If you have rush Of blood
to the brain, dizziness, headache, oonsti-
patton. indigestion, or blliousness, buy a
vial OF these little pills at once, one dose.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28

No doubt Gay longer erists IN the mind
Of GIly man as to the purposes Of the Dem
Ocr0tjc party tOloGTd the tariff. What
eoer doubt mag haze eriSted as to the
meaning Of any phrase Of that instTu-
ment is remOced 6y the declaration that
the party reiterdtes those declarations as
Interpreted by the Message Of Mr. CIeoe-
land, and the subsequent dpprOcGI Of the
action Of Democrats in COngress.-LouiS-
vile COurier-JOurnal.
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AN ENTHUSIASTIC PATRIOT.

AN ENTHUSIASTIC PATRIOT.
Merchant Traveller.
"What do you mean by sneaking in
my back yard in this manner" said a
gentleman to a tramp whom he caught
in suspicious proximity to the clothes
line.
!'What are you, Democrat or Re
publican?"
'I'm a Democrat, but don't see what
that has to do with it."
"Permit me to explain. l was actu-
atedpurely by patriotic motives. You see
that large red table-cloth over there?"
eyes"
"Well, desired simply to borrow it
for campaign purposes. I'm a Thur
man man."
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is the result of the
The Convention then proceeded to an
FIFTH BALLOT.

After this ballot was taken, Governor
Foster, of Ohio. moved recess until 4
O'Clock this afternoon. The motion was
seconded by Mr.. Duffield, of Virginia.
Senator Sewell, of New Jersey, demand
ed a roll call When Missouri was reach
ed il, the call of States it was so evident
that the motion would garry that Senator
Sewell withdrew his demand for the call
and ihe Convention adjourned until 4
1 O'clOck.
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All of the above trains daily, except Sunday.
c. w. TROLL, Manager, X. I. DENREES, SHpt
st. Clalrsyllle. Newark, o.
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The American flag floats above the
English bandana.
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ENGLAND FOR CLEVELAND,

I4OHuUH IEHS.J SAT-.
We may very well re6cho that enthu-
siasm on this side of the water, for the
reelection of President Cleveland means
the adoption of his programme of tariff
revision, q1ad his ide0s on that subject 90
tong rags tOlCdrd free trade,
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BENJAMIN HARRISON was born III
Hamilton county, Ohio, in 1888. He To-
Gated in Indiana on attaining his major
ity, and has ever since resided in that
State Entering the service as yolun-
teer in the Seventieth Indiana Infantry,
he was soon promoted to Second Lieu
tenant, and was mustered out in 1865 a
Brigadier- General. He served one term
in the United States Senate, and since
has been engaged in the practice of the
law, at indianapolis. General Harrison
is man of high character, is an Elder
of the Presbyterian Church, and was a
delegate to its General Assembly last
month.
LEVI P. MORTON is a banker, and the
head of the house of Morton, Bliss & Co.,
New York. He held the post of Minis
ter to France under the administration
of President Arthur Mr.. Morton be-
longed to the Stalwart wing of the New
York Republicans when Conkling was
in the heyday of his power, and was a
close friend of the great Senator.
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MONDAYS SESSION.
CHICAGO, June 25.-The Convention
was called to order at 1903 a. m.
The call of the roll was then proceeded
with for another ballot.

The Convention then proceeded to an
eighth ballot. Mr.. Henderson, of Iowa,
created sensation by rising in his seat
and Withdrawing the name of Senator
Allison. Mr.. Henderson spoke briefly
and to the point
The ballot resulted as follows:
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DISCOVERED TOO LATE,

Atlanta Constitution.
BY a mere transposition of the two
first letters Of his name Alger can make
himself the most popular candidate at
Chicago.
THE workingmen in this country who
think their wages are too large will
probably vote the Democratic free trade
ticket.
THE Republican party proposes to re-
duce the surplus by reducing taxes and
not by reducing industry.
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HE,s a biz one. is our Groyer.

HE'S a big one, is our Grover,
Round the throat
But he'll think the war amt over
When we vote.
We will teach him In November
1hat the soldiers friends remember
Hs has laid ON them burden
They won't tote -ChicdgO J0lURdl
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PLATFORM and ticket A No. L.
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CT. GAINESVILLE & NORTHERN
~ RAILROAD TIME CARD

Time Schedule, in eject Nay 18th, 1sss.
Standard Time, 36 Minutes SlOurer than Local Time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-05-10
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
Capital Removal.

The Capital Removal convention was
held at Abilene on the oath, according to
announcement DIR. Hodge called the con-
vention to order and Hon Harrison Kelley
was chosen as chairman. Resolutions were
adopted, the pream BILE % which recited that
when the State was admitted the sixth
principal meridian was supposed to be and
would continue the western boundary;
that the boundary has since been moved
westward to Colorado; that this portion or
the State now contains a population four
times greater than the State contained
when Topeka was made the capital; and
believing that the people who located pub
lie institutions twenty-five years ago and
shaped the institutions OF the State, had
but an imperfect knowledge OF the posi-
bilities of the future and what Kansas
would be to-day; that the mistakes OF a
few early settlers should now be remodeled !;
therefore it was resolved by the convention
to oppose any future appropriations by the
Legislature for erecting public institu-
tions, including work on the State
house. and while favoring the main
tenance Of the Institutions where
at present located, yet the adoption
OF new policy was recommended com
mensureate with our new growth, present
and future Importance, and that on this
line we ask all of Central and Western
Kansas to unite with US in the work OF
duplicating every one Of the present State
institutions, locating the new buildings
most advantageously to the interests of the
State among the several towns of Central
and Western Kansas, aud the State capital
at some suitable central point to be deter
mined by the ballots of the people of the
State" The resolutions, after rehearsing
the wonderful development of the State,
declared that Elf we build city on Kansas
soil for Kansas business, we must get
from beneath the shadow OF the great
commercial center on Missouri soil into
which the wealth Of Kansas has been
poured for a quarter of century," and
that centers should be chosen for the great
lines of roads at which TO build up a great
city and capital worthy of a great State,
and further calling upon the people Of
Central and Western Kansas to unite in
this work, and finally recommending that
a convention be held at an early date after
the November election of all members and
Senators elect to the Legislature in SYM
pathy with the resolutions, the time and
place Of meeting TO be named by an execu-
tive committee appointed.