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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
b. & o. EXCURSIONS.

The following Special EXcursOn Rates
are announced by the Baltimore and Ohio
and the Columbus and Cincinnati Rail
road Companies:
Cincinnati Centennial Exposition, July
to October 27, 1SSS-LOw excursion
rates will be made from all points in Ohio.
Ohio Centennial at Columbus Septem-
ber to October 19-ROund trip eXcur-
sion tickets will be sold on September 4
to October 10.
For the opening of the Ohio Centennial
at Columbus September 4-Round trip
excursion tickets will be sold to COlum
bus at one cent per mile.
National Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic, at Columbus, o.,
September 10 to 14-ROund trip tickets
will be sold September 8, 9, 10, II and u,
good for return passage to September 18th
at the low rate of one cent per mile. Par
ties from a distance by depositing their
tickets with the Joint Agency can have
limit for return passage extended 30 days.
West Virginia Exposition and State
Fair will be held at Wheeling, W. Va,
August 27 to 31-Rate, one fare for the
round trip, from Newark and interme-
diate stations.
MOundsville Camp Meeting, August Ii
to 27. Rev. Sam Jones will be present
from 10 to %; Rev. Sam Small from % to
Especial excursion trains will be run
Sundays, August 10 to 26; tickets will be
sold at low excursion rates.
Guernsey County Fair, at Washington,
Ohio, September 26 to 2S-Rate, one fare
and third from Barnesville, Cambridge,
and intermediate stations to CampbelrS.
National Centennial at Marietta. Ohio,
July 10 to 23-Rate, one fare for round
trip from all points on Ohio Division: for
Ohio Day, July 10, will run special train,
and sell tickets at extremely low rates
between Newark and GAINESVILLE.
Cincinnati Centennial Exposition-On
Thursday, July 10, special round trip ex-
cursion tickets will be sold at extremely
low rates; tickets good returning three
days, including day of sale.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
THE ENGLISH PLAN.

Cleveland Leader.
The tariff of England is strictly for
revenue only. 1t repudiates the idea of
protection entirely. The English Gus
toms duties are levied on articles Eng
land does not produce The policy of
England is, therefore, distinctively free
trade, as distinguished from a protect
i've policy.
The proponents of the Mills bill resent
with some show of Indignation the as
sertion that it is free trade bill either
in purpose, effect, or tendency. How
can it be, they ask, when it only reduces
the tariff Z per cent. and gives us a AZ
per cent. tariff?
\ good and sufficient answer to this
is a statement of the fact that the tariff
of England is 20 per cent tariff, and
yet it is framed in strict accordance with
free trade policy.
A high tariff may be free trade tar
iff, like that of England. A low tariff,
comparatively, may be protective. The
free trade tariff of England is 80 per
cent. higher than our present tariff,
which is protective at most points. If
the percentage is high on articles of
home production, the tariff is protective.
If it is low, or abolished, on these arti-
cles but high on articles we do not pro
duce, as sugar and rice, which are pro-
tected 6S and 100 per cent. respectively
in the Mills bill, it is free trade tariff.
Tariff percentages are deceptive and
used by the free traders to deceive The
results depend entirely on how these
percentages are placed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
PRIMARY WORK.

l. Write out an exercise on the use OF "is" " and
care
.. What faculties of the child's mind would you
try to cultivate the first year in school?
g. When and how do you teach the script letters?
g. Should a child lie required to commit to men,
Ory a rule or definition that he does not under
stand? Why?
5. Outline course in number for the second
years work.
G. What relation does association sustain to
memory?
:. When should child receive his first lesson in
geography, and what should be the nature of it?
s. How do you teach the Multiplication Table?
0. How, and to what extent do you use counters,
such as beans, pegs, etc, in teaching nui:iber?
TO- Do yOu teach addition and subtraction by
means Of tables? Why?
H. In what order should the fundamental rules
of arithmetic be taught?
- How do you induce beginners to think alike
about the same subject?
49, What three kinds of knowledge should be
taught in every reading lesson?
IA. Explain the difference between alesSOn and a
recitation.
Is. How do you conduct restexereises in your
school?
1G. Explain your method of dismisSing pupils.
II. How do you teach pupil new word?
is. How much assistance do you give pupils in
the preparation of a reading lesSiOn?
10. What are the relative values of oral and
written arithmetic?
90. What is the difference between map and a
picture?
81. Do children require more or less exercise
than grown persons? Why?
-. Give six suitable topics for instructing child
ren in history.
%. When and how do you teach the alphabet?
Why?
81. Write a language lesson suitable for second
reader grades.
%. Which do you develop first in writing, form
or movement?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
THE MAJOR PREMISE FALSE.

Ohio State Journal.
The New York Times argues that
some OF the high tariff duties may pro-
perly be called war taxes" because they
were imposed by way of compensation
to manufacturers for the payment OF
the heavy internal taxes that were levied
upon their products in consequence Of
the war. As a great portion of the in
ternal taxes have been repealed, 1t says.
the repeal of duties ought to correspond.
This is a specious argument, but it
has no force to the mind of any one eX-
cept as he takes for granted the false
hood which the Times assumes, namely,
that while the internal taxes have been
heavily reduced since the close of the
war, there has been no reduction of the
tariff duties imposed while the war was
going on. Yet the fact is that Republi-
can Congresses, with the approval of
Republican Presidents, have three differ
ent times made heavy reductions of the
tariff duties since the war, until they
have been brought to point below
which there can be no further general
reduction without deadly peril to our
productive industries and widespread
distress and ruin to American labor
That re-adjustments, equalizations,
changes and partial diminution may
still be properly made in the existing
tariff schedules, no protectionist denies,
and the Republican party proposes to
make them But this is a very differ
ent thing from the sweepingly destruc-
tive free trade policy of the Mills bill
devised by the Bourbons of the South
and sanctioned by Grover Cleveland for
the overthrow of Northern industries
Generally speaking, the tariff is upon a
thoroughly peace basis now. The pro-
lection which it affords to American la
Dor has no reference to a state of war,
and any changes to which it is still
properly susceptible can have no posi-
bic reference to the war in any way.
The only destructive "war taxes" re-
manning on the statute books are the
internal revenue taxes, and these the
Democratic party, after bowling about
them for twenty years, now proposes to
leave just as they are.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
GRAINS OF GOLD.

Magnificent promises are always to be
suspected.
Nothing great was ever achieved with
out enthusiasm.
The road is long from the intention
to the completion.
People who never have any time are
the people who do the least.
The way to gain good reputation is
to endeavor to be what you desire to ap-
pear.
An affected man proclaims his own
deficiencies, tells what he desires and
yet lacks.
More helpful than all wisdom is one
draught of simple human pity that will
not fOrsake us.
The affectation of learning is pedant-
ry; of virtue, prudery; Of honesty, hypoc-
risy; of piety, cant.
Itis perfectly proper to carve out your
own fortune, but you should not chisel
other people in doing it.
Truth is aqueen who has her eternal
throne in heaven, and her seat of empire
in the heart of God.
Nobody can give you wiser advice
than self; you will never err if you listen
to your own suggestions.
have ever held it as maxim never
to do that through another which it was
possible for me to execute myself.
Prosperity is the touchstone of virtue;
for it is less difficult to bear misfOrtunes
than to remain interrupted by pleasure.
If sensuality were happiness beasts
were happier than men; but human fell
city is lodged in the soul, not in the
flesh.
There are braying men in the world
as well as braying asses; for what is loud
and senseless talking and swearing other
than braying?
One of the most elfectual ways of
pleasing and of making ones self be-
loved, is to be cheerful; joy softens more
hearts than tears.
Truth is a gem that is found at a
great depth; whilst on the surface of
this world all things are weighed by the
false scale Of custom.
Thought and theory must precede
all action that moves to salutary pur-
poses. Yet action is nobler in itself
than either thought or theory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
EscAPING FROM \ BEAR.

IberyiIe south.
On small plantation mile or two
above Bayou Goula, black bear was
seen to have entered a turnip patch, and
at once proceeded 10 help himself to as
many turnips as his appetite demanded.
1t is said that colored man witnessed
the unauthorized levity of Mr.. Bruin.
and he determined that he would enter
the patch and drive the invader out.
Acting on the impulse, ne Immediately
entered the inclOsure and started in
bruins direction. As soon as the mans
presence became known TO the bear he
discontinued his vegetable repast with
the evident intention of embellishing it
with meat; and with ears thrown back
and head erect. he started at the son of
Ham with the apparent intention of
testing the qualities of his makeup.
The darkey saw him coming, and at
once decided that he did not wish TO
drive his bearship from the field, and,
rather than attempt it he would leave
the field himself. SO he graciously turned
his face in the opposite direction and
made for the railroad. The bear APP
peared to be socially inclined, and will
ingly followed his visitor, accelerating
his speed as he travelled. SambO imi-
tated him and quickened his pace. And
thus they had it for some time straight
up the railroad bear, run man, and
the devil take the hindmOSt.
Suddenly the colored man heard a
rumbling noise down the track, and
knew at once that the night express
train was coming. In a short time it
hove in sight, running at the rate of
thirty-fve miles an hour. When the
train came in sight the colored man
jumped from the track and continued
his wild flight on the side of it. The
bear also heard the noise, and looking
around saw the iron horse, with its red
lights and terrible wheeling and putting,
rushing madIy upon him. He seemed
to loose all thought of the man, and
turned his attention to the new foe
which threatened him. Rearing def
antly upon his launches, with his fore
feet extended, he snarlingly awaited the
coming train. He hadn't long to wait,
and the pOnderouS engine, with its long
and heavy-laden train. struck bold bTuin
amidships, and in jiffy sent him to the
happy hunting grounds to join the men,
bers of his family who had preceded him
there. He was skinned on the spot, and
the cOlored man who had been racing
with him enjoyed hapless bruin for
supper
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

Our scheme Of tGratjon Jy means Of
1chich this needless surplus is taken from
the public and p,Lt into the treasury, con
sjsts Of q tariff or duty leojed upon i'm
portatjonS from abroad and internal
tGDes Iecied upon the consumption Of to-
bocc0 and spirjtuoaLs and malt Hqu0rS-
1t must be eoBcedIed that none Of the ar
ticles subjected to internal reUenue taga-
tjon are necessGries. There appears to be
no complaint Of this toration. = =
But oar present tariff lars, the oiciOus
jRequitdbte and HIOgjcdI source Of un13e-
cessdIy tdGdtjoR, ofght TO be at once re-
ojsed and amended. President Cleve-
lands Message.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

A DEMOCRATIC paper says club of
cOlored men has been organized at Co
lumbus to vote for Thurman and Cleve-
land. Perchance any colored man con-
templates voting for Thurman, he should
be interested in what the "Old Roman
said in speech at Mansfield on Janua-
~ q, 1868, as follows
Of all the delusions have ever known,
the idea of political equality between the
white and black races seems to me the
greatest.
If you would guard against political
equality with the negro, you must not
be satisfied with sending its opponents
to the Legislature of your own State,
but you must keep its advocates out of
the halls of Congress.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
MIDSUMMER BY THE SEA

Ever attractive, and particularly at this
season of the year, is the SeashOre, with
its cool breezes and invigOrating surf
bathing. Nowhere on the Atlantic coast
can one better enjoy himself than at At
lantic City, the Brighton of America.
The fourth of the series of those de-
lightful excursions, via picturesque B.
& o., to this great resort is announced
for Thursday, August 10th.
The trains will leave the stations as
named below; rates of fare annexed
Wheeling 5:25 A. NJ, $40 P. NJ, $1,000;
BenwOod 800 A. NJ, 5:45 P. NJ. $1,000
COrrespOndingly low rates from other
stations on the line.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars attached
to both trains.
The tickets are good ten days with the
privilege of stop off at Washington, D.
c., on the return journey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

THE Chicago StGGtS Zietung, one of
the most influential German-American
journals in the country, has very clear
conception of the true character of the
Mills bills. 1t says
A swindling reform measure like the
Mills protective tariff for the South
would have no other effect if it became
a law than to destroy number of man
ufacturing industries in the North, to
reduce in those which survive the wages
of labor at least one-half, to drive hun
dreds of thousands of mechanics to
farming and cattle raising, to increase
the production of breadstuffs and meats
which the continent of Europe will not
buy, to an enormous amount, and to
lower the price of all agricultural pro-
ducts, and consequently impoverish the
farmers as thoroughly as the peasants of
Roumania are now impoverished by free
trade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
Worlds Dispsnsar Medical Association,
e63 Main St, BUFFALO, ny.
NFANTILE SKIN DISEASES.

Our eldest child, now six years of age, when an
infant six months old was attacked with virulent
malignant skin disease All ordinary remedies
failing,we called our family physician, who attempt
ed to cure it, but it spread with almost incredible
rapidlty, until the lower portion of the little fe
lows person, from the middle of the back down to
his knees, was one solid rash-ugly, painful, botch-
ed, and malicious. We had no rest at night no
peace by day Finally, we We're advised to try the
Cuticura Remedies. The effect was simply mary
elOuS. In three or four weeks complete cure was
wrought, leaving the little fellows person white
and healthy as though he had never been attacked.
In my Opmon your valuable remedies saved his
life, and to-day he is a strong healthy child per
fectly well, no repetition having ever occurred.
GEO. B. SMITH,
Att'y-at-Law, and eX-ProS. Atty, Ashland, o.
Reference: j. c. Weist, druggist, Ashland, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

A GOOD many Harrison and Hill clubs
are being formed now in New York.
This is a phase of the canvass which
Mr. Cleveland did not expect a few
weeks ago. Perhaps this is one of the
reasons why he delays writing his letter
of acceptance. The chances of the
Democratic National ticket in New York
now seem to be desperate, and with
New York against him it makes no diff
ference to Cleveland whether he accepts
the nomination or not.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
TIE POPULATION

OF st. Clairsville is about 1900, and We
would say at least one-half are troubled
with some affection of the throat and
lungs, as those complaints are, according
to statistics, more numerous than others
We would advise all our readers not to
neglect the opportunity to call on their
druggist and get bottle of Kemps Bal
sam for the throat and lungs. Trial size
free. Large bottles soc and 81 Sold by
all druggists. q.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

Mr.. CLEVELAND as an economist is
peculiar. He vetoes bills granting $40
month to soldiers widows, but neither
says yes nor no to a $22,0O0,O00 river
and harbor bill in which were "A number
of notorious jobs. He does not seem as
"fearless" as formerly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

The TadjcaI reolbction Of the d,ttjes i'm
posed upon rGlC materi0l used in manu-
tactures, or its free jmportotjon, is, Of
course, an important Jactor in an effort
TO red,vce the price Of these fleceSsqries. +
= + Such reduction, or free impor-
tuition, 1COHld Serce besj6e To largely re-
dUce the receRue. -Cleveland's Message.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
ORTHOGRAPHY.


l. Make use of the following in words, giving
two examples of every sound represented by each
a, ch, and tn.
p What is a prefix? a suffiX? Give three eX-
aRipeS of each and their signiicatiOn.
3. Define and give example of vowel, eOnsonant
diphthOng, and digraph.
4. Indicate the pronunciation of parotid, food
half, strabismus, theOdOlite, polite cOnSign, and
aridity.
s. Point out the substitutes in tuition lOse Xenia
and antique.
6. What do You understand by duplication and
assimilation of cOnsonantS?
Z. How many sounds in one, sutuTe, choir, and
scheme? By what is each represented?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

GREAT merits or great failings will
make you respected or deSpiSed; but tri-
fles, little attentions, mere nothings,
either done or neglected, will make you
either liked or disliked in the general
run of the world.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE

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 posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by Patterson & Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

EXCURSION to West Virginia Exposi-
ton at Wheeling, via B. & o. On Au-
gust q to 81 inclusive the b. & o. r. r.
will sell round trip excursion tickets to
Wheeling at one fare, with 80 cents added
for admission to the fair grounds; tickets
good returning until September l, inclu-
sive. On Thursday August Both, spe-
cial train will be run and excursion tick
cts with admission coupon attached, sold
at the following low rates-train leaves
st. Clairsville Junction at 7:31 A. NJ
fare 81. Returning train leaves Wheel
ing at P. NJ. Tickets good returning
only on date of SALE I'd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
THEORY AND PRACTICE.
U. S. HISTORY.
S. C. MURPHY.
LA.L LIZ

l. What question divides the two great political
parties at present? At what other times was it
agtated?
.. What office do the following persons hold: T.
f. Bayard, George Ii. PendletOn, John G. Carlisle,
and Henry Il. Payne?
3. OF what States were Maine, West Virginia,
Tennessee, and Kentucky formerly part? When
admitted?
4. What do you know of Pontiac, Arthur st.
Clair, Peter StIIyveSant, Daniel Webster, and Gen.
Green?
5. Associate some important event with each of
the following dates: July ,, 1863 January Sth, 1915,
1865, 1885, 1874.
6. Write concerning the removal of the Cherokees.
Z. What accesSionS were made to our country
between 1910 and 1850? What section of country
was foremost in the movement? Why?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

The increasing demand for a safe and
certain remedy for worms, in children is
shown in the sales of Pattersons "Worm
Syrup" All persons using this valuable
remedy unite in its praise Safe, sure and
pleasant. "Children cry for it," Sold by
all dealers; 25cts. 10 6,S7-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
GEOGRAPHY
(Omit tLCO.)

l. Describe the surface and drainage of Africa
> Name the provinces of Canada, and describe
its government.
g. What parts of the L. 5. have the least rain
fall% Account for il.
4. Upon what waters would You sail in going
from st. Johns, Newfoundland, To Duluth?
). Draw map of Ohio, and locate and name its
principal rivers, cities, and watershed.
C. What effect does the earth's rotation have
upon the seasons?
:. Locate the following and tell what they are,
and for what they are noted: Gibraltar, Brussels,
Chimborazo, Cashmere, Yosemite.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

COMMANDER REA, of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, has issued an order for
the draping of the colors at the national
headquarters and the wearing of the
customary badge of mourning for forty
days by the members Of the order Ev-
cry veteran will willingly do honor to
the memory of brave little Phil.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

Four of the influential Independent
papers in New York that supported
Cleveland four years ago are now doing
all they can to defeat him. The indie
pendent journal that has gone over to
Cleveland has not yet been heard from
If doesn't exist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
HIGHER BRANCHES.
PHYSTCS.-(Omit t1oo.)
L. II. WATERS.
1. State the ATOMIC theory.

l. State the atomic theory.
.. Define "electrO-magnetSm and "magnetO-
electricity" and tell what use is made of each.
B. by what experiment would you Illustrate the
refractiOn of light? State the law Of refractiOn.
T. A ball thrown vertically into the air returned
with velocity of IA feet per second; how far did
II rise?
o. Explain the difference between a physical and
n chemical change.
O. Name the mechanical powers, state the law Of
equilibrium, and Illustrate by means of an example.
Z. At what relative distances from lamp must
two persons Sit that one may receive ten times ms
much light as the other? What is polarization OF
light?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

ALLEGATIONS says an old philosopher,
is to be always distinguished from hy-
pocrisy as being the art of counterfeiting
those qualities which we might, with in
nocence and safety, be known to want.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
PHYSIOLOGY Y and HYGIENE.
(DInit fIrn

|. Describe the process Of respiration, naming
the organs concerned in il.
.. Trace the food through the system to the
blood, and tell what changes it undergOes
3. What element of the air enters the system,
and how is II utilized?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23

THE leading Democratic organ of
Connecticut, the New Haven Register,
warns Cal. Brice and his committee
that ''the chances to-day in Connecticut
are against the Democrats" because of
the attitude of the President and his
party on the tariff question. The editor
of the Register calls for aleader possess
ing the capacity to organize the party
and get out the Democratic vote.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-08-23
HALF-FARE HARVEST
EXCURSIONS ON b. & 0.

August 21st, September 18th and 18th,
October 8th and 23d-to all important
points in the West, Northwest, South and
Southwest, including points in the Vir-
ginia Valley on the line of the B. & O.
Round trip tickets will be sold at ONE
FARE for the round trip; good for return
passage thirty days. For full infOrma-
ton of routes, rates. etc, call on or write
b. & o. agents. S16-3t