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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
LIVING SERMONS.

Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
| There are sermons and sermons. There
are sermons of the regulation type
preached in the pulpits, and there are OBJ
ject lesson sermons preached in the
streets.
Everywhere the one sermon can be
known if the mind is attentive, and that
is that vice brings with it penalties.
Its glittering allurements are no more
conspicuous than its dark and dreadful
shadows. The eternal law clearly is that
sin involves pain and pang as well as fleet
ing and treacherous pleasures.
There is no bar-rOom, nor gambling
den, nor house of ill-fame that does not
preach its sermon: no defaulting cashier
nor unfaithful agent nor false wife nor
husband nor protiigate of any degree so
ever, who does not find Il sermon stepped
in gall and bitterness, and hear it willing
ly or unwillingly.
The world is full of sermons. The thief
can not escape their cadences, nor the red
handed assassin.
Abolish every church and these sermons
90 on. They cut surer and deeper than
the surgeons knife. Their impressive
and often appalling tones are heard when
the most of the world is wrapt i'll slumber.
They have no set hour nor need of eX
traneous aids to give them weight. They
are more than words. They are forces
which come to avenge. They seize the
body and the mind and the soul. They
apportiOn justice, and mercy can come
later on.
Every jail and almshOuse and hospital
and court room. and squalid tenement
house is haunted by the drear suggestion
of one of these sermons, and there are
thousands of haggaTd men and women
who have them inscribed in their faces
and carved i'll their hearts.
These sermons were ordained ere the
world was created, and should make the
strongest and most daring, humble and
careful in the presence of law that does
not let the most fugitive thought escape
its cogniZance
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
GJRTVRJRTUDAVS

| W. II. SiWter, in Editors Drawer, Harper's ATaga
zine for july
An old astrological prediction gives the
character of a girl according to the month
she is born in, as follows:
If a girl is born in January, she will be
aprudent housewife, given to melancholy
but goOd-tempered, and fond of fine
clothes.
If in February, an affectiOnate wife
and tender mother, and devoted to dress
If in March, frivolous chatterbOX
somewhat given to quarrelling, and a
cOnnOisseur in gowns and bOnnets.
If in April, incOnstant, not very in
telligent. but likely to be gOOd-lOOking
and StudiouS of fashion plates.
If in May, handsome, amiable, and
given TO style in dress.
If in June, impetuOus, will marry early,
be frivolous, and like dressy clothes.
Ii in July, possibly handsome, but with
sulky temper, and pe1chdnt for gay
attire.
If in August, amiable and practical,
likely to marry rich and to dress Strikingly.
If in September, discreet, affable, much
liked, and fashionable dresser.
If in October, pretty and cOquettish,
and devoted to attractive garniture.
If in November, liberal, kind, of mild
disposition, and an admirer of stylish
dress.
If in December, well proportional, fond
of novelty, and eXtrayagant, and student
of dreSSy effects.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

THE report of the Auditor of Ham,
iltOn County shows that there has been a
decrease of eight in the number of drink
ing places in that County since February.
The change is too small to be of any i'm
portance in itself, but the fact that the
number of saloons in the most pOpulOus
city of the State is decreasing, is evidence
that the Dow law is doing its work well.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
43rllltu1tt Chronicle.
THURSDAY, JUNE p. 1889.

APOLOGIsTS of saloons make mistake
when the profess to find consolation in
the vote of Pennsylvania last week. II
was very far from an endorsement of sa-
looms. That State has by odds the best
liquor laws that are to be found in any
State of the Union. The adoption of
the prohibitory amendment would have
wiped out those laws, under which thOuS-
andS of saloons have been suppressed,
and left the State practically in the con-
dition in which Ohio was prior to the
passage of the Dow law.
The question in Pennsylvania was not
saloon against anti-SalOon, but, instead,
the simple question presented to the peO-
pie was whether temperance could be
better promoted by an attempted total
suppression than by rigid enactments for
the regulation of the traffic. They knew
their admirable license laws had worked
well, and that under them the evils re-
sulting from the liquor traffic had been
reduced to the minimum, and they evil
IDENTITY knew that an attempted suppress
sion of the traffic in State like theirs
would result in an Illicit traffic which
would work more harm than is possible
under existing laws.
That is the meaning of the vote of
Pennsylvania.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire
had before pronounced against attempt
ed State suppression of the traffic. That
is unquestiOnably the drift of opinion
everywhere. But men make a mistake
when they conclude it is in any measure
a weakening of the temperance senti-
ment of the country. 1t is no such thing.
On the question of saloon, there is not a
State in the Union that would not vote
with emphasis against it. The days of
saloon control are gone by, for this gen
Grafton, at least. The people are on the
side of temperance, and favor restrain
ing the evils of the liquor traffic to the
and the feeling against saloon
interference in politics is growing. Men
know the traffic can not be wholly sup
pressed in populous communities, and
and that illicit traffic by irresponsible
persons is more hurtful to society than
well regulated legal traffic, hence State
prohibition sentiment is on the decline,
and legal restriction and local option
growing in popular favor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
TECUMSEH AND JOE JOHNSTON.
FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE LAST SUR
VIVORS OF TIE FAMOUS
COMMANDERS.

!
| Philadelphia Record.
Ger, Joseph E. Johnston, Commits
sioner of Pacific Railroad Accounts in
the Department of the Interior at $4,000
year, is so well preserved that few peO-
pie, even in Washington, realize that he
is an octogcnarian. He has a fine,
straight figure, and he holds himself
erect sitting or standing, riding or walk
ing, with military precision. He dress
es in the latest fashion and with Scru-
pulous neatness. He is a great walker
and trampS all over the city, riding very
seldom, except in rainy weather. And
so, in spite of his SnOw-white hair and
beard tbOth so trim and well kept, he
does not seem to have reached three
score and ten. 1t is only when you look
into his eyes and see that they have lost
their luster that you appreciate his age.
Yet he graduated from West Point No.
13, in the class of 1929, in which Robert
Z. Lee stood No. ?.
1t is not little strange that Lee and
Johnston, rivals as they were for the
highest place in the military history of
the Southern COnfederacy, should have
been the only famous soldiers graduated
in that class of fOrty-sfX men. Gen. o.
NJ. Mitchell, afterward the Cincinnati
and Albany astronomer, who stood No.
- in the class, was the only other man
who attained fame, and his was not ac-
quired as a soldier, gallantly though he
served.
Gen. Johnston brings the early DAYS
of the country near. Think of a man
who was in the Black Hawk war and
who was OrdEed to Charleston to pre-
vent South Cardinals threatened null
in 1882, holding an i'm
portant executive office in 1889! The
fact is, of course, that the old General is
failing, and that the Office work is chief
Iy carried on by his assistants. But his
friends do not admit it. They say that
the Generals mind is as strong as ever,
and that he personally superviSes all the
work that is done, which is all that any
Chief of the bureau can do. The annual
inspection of the Pacific railroads,
pleasant tour in special car, taking
the heat out of the summer, he per-
forms with great dignity. Gen. William
T. Sherman, who graduated ten years
after Johnston, but he saw great deal
of him afterward and always liked>him
from the time he accepted JohnstOn's
has always tried to look out
for him, and he is trying to do so now.
Johnston and Sherman are now the only
great Generals of the war left. They
are bound together by peculiarities.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
CADIz
NURSERIES.

We sincerely thank our customers who have SO
generously patrOniZed us in former wears for VOur
kind favOrS. We give our attention wholly to the
Nursery business Aided with thirty years eN-
perience in the business, customers NAV RELY upon
receiving the benefit of our large experience the
greatest care being taken to have everything true
to name. Our grounds are open and free to all
visitors.
Our stock for spring is the largest we have had
since We have been in the county.
Consisting of 10000 Apples, ) and years, of all
the best old kinds. Also, Lawyer York, Imperial
Pawakoe, Walbridge Mann, Hyde's Keeper, Stark,
LankfOrd, Mcintosh Red Sutton Beauty, Wealthy
ClemOnt, Yellow, Transparent, and many others.
Also, a full line Of Pear, Cherry, Plum, Peach,
Apricot, Vines and ornamental stock. We guar
antee satisfaction on all sales. We have fruited
several of the new varieties, and have some -
others in our experimental grounds. Our trees
are healthy and free from insect or disease. Price
about One-half what you pay to foreign agents
Come and see us, or address
27-2m j. MORRISON, Cadiz, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
Established in 1913.
DIRECTORY.

GRESBTTERIAN CHURCH-Rey. X. ,tSIt.I AltA,
ander. pastor Public worship every Sdpndtl
morning and evening; sabbath school S;sO a; IA.
yonng peoDle's society of Christian endeaNor N3l-
day evenings general prayer meeting, " Meuesid! @
evening Strangers welcome 10 All services
uETBODIST EPISCOPAL CHC CRCH-tey.
II Hoilinpshead pastor. sabbath preaching; II
a m: D. m; young peoples meeting, Monday
EVENINGS; general prayer meeting, lhursddS eve
inc men, meeting Friday evenings, Sahhalll
.ch5Si :}O pm. Strangers cordially invited 10 all
erviceS.
UNITED PRESBTTERIAAt tHt ~ ~. ~ . ne . r.
Thames PaInh DaStor Sabbath school, 10 "A. IN
public worship, ii a. m; weekly prayer meeting
FRIDAY 3 D. m. monthly prayer meeting Eisl ntltlI-
aay of each month, p. M; WOllldil hlIoSloh'ii!
a ,Iciety last Saturday of each month"; =; m; us
tricf nr.yeT meetings first Tuesdays, Wednesdays
THURSDAYS and Saturdays each month, 7. IN
Voung Women's PRAYER meeting, second Saturday
each month at the parsonage, p. IN.
AFRICANM E. CIfURCH-Rey-J }. NJ. Wilkes,
bafh school. go d. H.. weekly prayer meeting,
Thursday evenings. Strangers welcome
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

TIE hot and unusually sultry weather
we are experiencing will produce sick
ness if care is not taken and proper san
itary precautions adopted. The long con-
tinued rains have rendered nearly all eel
lars damp and musty, and they are sure
to give off unwholesome smells. A lit
tie attention to cleaning and sweetening
them now may save trouble and sickness
later on. The liberal use of lime or cop
peras is recommended in cellars and out
buildings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
A SOUND LEGAL OPINION.

E. Bainbridge Munday, Esq, County
Attorney, Clay Co., Texas, says: "Have
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results; my brother was also very low with
malarial fever and jaundice, but was
cured by timely use of this medicine; am
satisfied Electric Bitters saved my life. -"
Mr. ID. |. WilcoxsOn, of Horse Cave, Ky,
adds a like testimony, saying: lie posi-
lively believes he would have died, had it
not been for Electric Bitters. This great
remedy will ward off, as well as cure all
malarial diseases, and for all kidney, liver
and stomach disorders stands uncqualed.
Price 50c and 81, at PattersOnS'. q
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
MAY BE so, MAY BE NOT.
TIE NEW DISCOVERY.

You have heard your friends and neigh
bOrs talking about it; you may yourself
be one of the many who know from per
sonal experience Just how good a thing it
is; if you have ever tried it, you are one
of its Staunch friends. because the Won
derful thing about it is. that when once
given a trial, DIR. Kings New Discovery
ever after holds place in the house; il
you have never used it and should be af-
flicted with Il cough. cold. or any throat,
lung or chest trouble, secure bottle at
once and give it a fair trial: it is guaTan-
teed every time, or money refunded; trial
bottles free at PatterSOn'S drug store. q
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

CONTRIBUTIONS for COnemaugh Val.
ley flood sufferers are still reported now
and then from various places. The gold
en- stream of money and supplies burst
forth almost with the instantaneous flow
of the COnemaugh flood itself, and dies
away far more slowly. The charity OF
the nation is quick to respond to the cal
of distress, and reluctant to cease its
blessed work of relief.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
DANIEL WEBSTER,S GOVT.

A Utica gentleman, known for his love
for curiosities, has discovered the coat of
the blue suit worn by Daniel Webster
when he started for Dartmouth College.
1t is homespun garment, every thread
of which was probably carded, spun and
woven by his mothers hand from the
wool of their own sheep. 1t was dyed
in-the-wOol suit, and the color was indigo
blue the old New England color. The
coat must have been ill-litting, and cover
ed him almost from collar to ankle. 1t
was unbecoming to his dark, swarthy
skin, but it was new and the best he had.
Webster became partial to the color in
which he began his career, and always
wore blue coat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

TIE decision of the Supreme Court of
Ohio, reversing decisions in the Cincin-
natl Courts in certain cases involving
preferences made by failing debtors, is
an important one. Itupsets the old idea
that such preferences are valid, and puts
all creditors upon a common basis, in
Guiding those given mortgages at the last
moment to cover their claims.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
New Series, Vol. 90, No 20.
THE LOCAL OPTION law
HELD To BE CONSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL
LIQUOR CLUBS MUST GO.

HELD I'D BE CNNSlilI / lON Al SUI IA 4
LIQUOR CLUBS MUST co.
Columbus Dispatch, 18th
Among the decisions of the Supreme
Court to-day was one in the case OF
Basil ~ Gordon against the State OF
Ohio. The decision also covers the case
of Dominica Sontoro against the State.
Each of these eases involved the consti-
tutionality of the township local option
law. Another of the decisions of to-
day indicates that the social liquor clubs,
| formed in many of the smaller towns of
the State, especially in places having
voted in favor of local option, will have
to 90.
The case of Basil \. Gordon against
the State, which involves the constitu-
tionality of what is known as the town
ship local option law, came up on error
| to the Common Pleas Court of Perry
county. Gordon was a saloon keeper
in Moxahala, Pleasant township, Perry
county, where the people, by vote,
availed themselves of the provisions of
local option law. Gordon refused to
cease the traffic, was indicted by the
grand jury, and at the January term of
the Common Pleas Court in that county,
was tried, convicted and sentenced. He
then filed his petition in error in the Su-
preme Court, alleging that his conyic-
ton and sentence WAS wrong, because
the act was unconstitutional. The de
ciSiOn of the court this morning was
unanimous, and in substance it holds
that 1.-The act of the General Assembly
entitled An act to further provide
against the evils resulting from the traf
fic in intoxicating liquors, by local OPP
ton in any township in the State of
Ohio is not in cOHtrayentiOn of the
constitution"
The State of Ohio in the relation of
the Attorney General against the Broad
way and Sanhedrin Clubs, of Lebanon,
was included in the list of motions de
cided. These clubs, like many others in
various parts of the State, became in
cOrporated under the laws of Ohio, soon
after the local option law went into eff
feet. While they are Ostensibly social
organizations, it is averred that the
Club is only another name for saloon"
and that the real object is to beat the
local option law. In towns where sa-
looms are prohibited by vote of the
people, clubs similar to those above
were organized. BY an arrangement
refreshments in shape of spirituOuS,
malt and vinous liquors were furnished
to the members while cultivating the So
cial qualities. Attorney General Wat
son instituted proceedings to revoke the
charter of all such clubs, taking the
Broadway and Sanhedrin as test case.
The clubs employed counsel to fight the
case, and a demurrer to the petition was
filed. The Supreme Court, this morn |
ing, oyerruled the demurrer, which indi- |
Gates that the petition is considered !
good, and that the clubs will eventually !
have to surrender the corporate rights.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE No. 1G, p. & A. M.-Meets
Il MFyER Sec'V F. ID. BAILEY, W. VI
ST CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II, R0gd.
Arch UGsOns-Stated conyOcatiOns first Friday OF
each month. ,rr,- n II
J.. b. MEYER, Rec r. D. BALI l. IL H.
REIAJOyT COUNCIL, No 81, II. Ii $. N
Meets second Tuesday of each month
j. B. MEYER, Secy. d Is. h1AN' l. l. VI.
HOPE COMMANDER, No. 20, X. T.-Stated
conclaves first Tuesday of each month =, =,
j. b. MEYER, Secy j. b. h1AN' T. u
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

TIE head of the great international
salt trust in this country is Wellington r.
Burt, the free trade -anti-mOnopoly can
didate for Governor of Michigan last fall.
This is simply one of the many proofs of
the frauds underlying the whole Demo
cratic party. 1t is manipulated by mil
Iionaire monopolists while pretending to
be -plutocratic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
THEIR BUSINESS BOOMING

Probably no one thing has caused sucl
a general revival of trade at PatterSOns
drug store us their giving away to theil
customers of so many free trial bottles OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery for COnsump
ton. Their trade is simply enormous il
this very valuable article, from the fact
that it always cures and never disap
points. Coughs, colds, asthma, bron
chitis, Group, and all throat and lung dis
eases quickly cured. You can test it be
fore buying by getting trial bottle free
large size 81. Every bottle warranted. 3
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

TIE Ohio Supreme Court holds that
the township local option law is consti-
tutional. 1t can not be evaded by social
liquor clubs The man in an anti-salOOn
township who wishes to fill up, must get
his jug filed in some legal liquor selling
place and take it home with him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

HERE is an interesting paragraph from
the T'oleoIo Commercial: "Governor For
"aker and Mr.. Richard Smith no longer
"frOwn at each other as they pass by
"the Governor, like the true gentleman
"he is, having made the amende honor
- ubIg :"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
BUCKLEN,S NRNICA 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. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by Patterson Il Sons. "
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
NOT so GOOD AS IT WAS.

Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Clouds will have to be made of more
substantial material hereafter. There
have been too many cloud bursts lately.
Perhaps the silver lining is not SO good
rs it was.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

"MY father, at about the age of fifty,
lost all the hair from the top of his head.
After one months trial of Ayers Hair
Vigor, the hair began coming, and, in
three months, he had fine growth of
hair of the natural color. p. j. Cullen,
Saratoga Springs, n. Y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

TIE Sultan of Turkey has done very
handsome thing in contributing $1,000
for the relief of the JohnstOwn sufferers.
Turkey is the most effete of all the Euro
pean mOnarchies, but its ruler is the only
one who was so far moved by the calam-
ity as to offer material help.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
THE PROHIBITION QUESTION.

QUEER SUPPORT FOR PROHIBITION.
New York Times.
1t has been stated that the liquor deal
ers of Providence are among the most ac-
tive opponents of the efforts to reScind
the prohibition amendment, because they
find their business more profitable than
ever under it. They pay no license fees;
they sell cheap and adulterated fluids with
out supervision, and enjoy all the advan-
tageS of free rum" The effect upon
the community is most demOraliZing, but
they do not mind that.
THE PENNSYLVANIA VOTE.
New York Tribune
Prohibition has never probably under
gone such a crushing defeat as that in
Pennsylvania. Here is the roll of the
eight States that have refused during the
last two years to adopt prohibition amend
mentS:
Michigan. 5645 w. Virginia 35,514
| Texas - 92661 n. Hampshire. 5000
Tennessee. 81, ,693 Massachusetts. .44,552
Oregon. 80. 1885 Pennsylvania. 196OOO
THE. PROHIBTTIONISTS.
New York Herald.
The HeraH does not question the mo-
tives of the prOhibitiOnists. In seeking
to lessen the great evils of intemperance
they are working for an end which every
good citizen has at heart. But the course
they have pursued to reach that end has
given to their party something of the
character of the Salvation Army. They
have simply figured i'll the rOie OF cranks.
MAY BE so, MAY BE NOT.
New York Sun.
The defeat of the prohibition cause in
Pennsylvania On Tuesday is much more
conclusive than anybody expected. The
old ship has gone to the bottom for GER
tain.
The first consequence is that there will
be no Prohibition party and no Prohibi-
ton National ticket in the Presidential
election of 1852. We mean no party and
no ticket that will be of any consequence.
The Republicans and Democrats can alike
lay their plans and set up their issues
without paying special attention to the
liquor question.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

OUR townsman, COlonelJ r. Mitchell,
Cashier of the First National Bank, and
Mr. w. H. Beatty, well-known farmer
of Flushing township, were schOolmates
of Colonel J. c. Kelton, lately appointed
Adjutant- General of the U. S Army
All are natives of York County, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
HIS EXPERIENCE.

Courier journal.
Nudge For heavens sake, BoSwOrth,
have you been sandbagged, or in rail
road accident? BoSwOrth Neither |
hid under the bed the other night to scare
nv wife
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27
RATHER SUDDEN.


CnanlnefS JouFll'll
1t has frequently been noted that the
New Englander is cautious in his Ian
guage, and that he rarely gives a direct
answer to a question. \ gentleman said
to a friend whose family were not noted
for active habits: " Was not your fathers
death sudden?" Slowly drawing one
hand from his pocket and pulling down
his beard, the interrOgated cautiously re
Piled: "Waal, rather sudden for him"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-27

AT an industrial establishment in
Quakertown. Pa a sign is posted reading
as follows: No loaliug here. Employs
do enough