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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
A TRUST CANDIDATE.

The Democratic party poses continu
ally as the friend of the workingmen,and
assumes an affection for them that can
not possibly be felt by any other party.
The hypocrisy of these protestations of
love for the tOilers have more than once
been exposed. Even as late as last fall
the Bourbon campaign was virtually
managed by W. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa,
the champion labor crusher of the Uni
ted States, whose cruelty to his miners
has made him an object of hate, espe-
cially among the men who work in the
mines. This apostle of Democracy
wanted free trade because he want
ed cheap labor, and failing to Sc
cure it by that scheme, he reduced wages
40 per cent and closed his mines rather
than pay the agreed scale of prices paid
by other operators. The starvation and
misery caused by the strike against such
a cruel cut CT wages, and the distress in
cident to the causeless throwing of hun
dreds of men out of employment, was
an eloquent comment on the character
istic hypocrisy of the whole Democratic
free trade scheme.
And now we have another illustration
of the hypocrisy of the Democratic party
right here in Ohio Their State Con-
vention at Dayton adopted strong an
thrust plank in its platform, and as far as
words could do it, arrayed the entire par
ty in the State against trusts of every
kind. But the dOuble-dealing of the
party is shown by the nomination of a
candidate for Governor who, by sworn,
unimpeachable testimony, was the recog-
nized agent as late as May of this year
of the British trust for buying up brew
cries in the United States who negOtia-
ted the sale of brewery at Washing
ton and sold it for twice its cost to the
trust, and tried to get 100000 for him
self. and still has claim for $25, 700 for
services rendered in the capacity of
agent for the trust. Now, notwith-
standing the disclaimer of Mr.. Campbell
in his speeches, this is true history of
his connection with trusts, and his de-
nunciation of them is but character
istic Democratic evasion. The would-be
Governor has a perfect right to act as
agent for trust if he wants to, but he
ought to stop lying about it, and have
the platform changed to suit the candi-
date.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
TANNERS RESIGNATION.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY-NO REFLEC-
TION ON THE COMMISSIONER
INTEGRITY,

INTEGRITY.
WASHINGTON, D. c., September II.
The following is Commissioner Tan
ner's letter of resignation and President
Harrison's reply thereto:
To the President:
The differences which exist between
the Secretary of the Interior and myself,
as to the policy to be pursued in the ad
ministration of the Pension Bureau,
have reached a stage which threatens to
embarrass you to an extent which feel
l should not call upon you to suffer, and,
as the investigation into the affairs of
the Bureau has been completed, and
am assured, both by yourself and the
Secretary of the Interior, contains no
reflection on my integrity as an individ-
ual or an officer, herewith place my re-
signation in your hands, to take effect
at pleasure, to the end that you may be
relieved of any further embarrassment
in the matter. Very respectfully yours,
JAMES TANNER, Commissioner.
Hon. James Tanner, Commissioner of Pensions:
DEAR SIR-Yo our letter rendering your
resignation of the Office of Commission
er of Pensions has been received and
your resignation is accepted, to take eff
feet on the appointment and qualitica-
tiOn of your successor.
l do not think it necessary in this cor
respondence to discuss the causes which
have led to the present attitude of af-
fairs in the Pension Office. You have
been kindly and fully advised of my
views upon most of these matters. 1t
gives me pleasure to add that so far as
l am advised your honesty has not at any
time been called in question, and l beg
to renew the expression of my personal
good will. Very truly yours,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
OUR NEYT SENATOR.

Mr.. j. w. NICHOLS, who was honored
on Tuesday of last week, by the Repub-
licans of this District with the nomina-
tion for State Senator, is native of
Union township, Belmont county, and
is about 35 years of age. His primary
education was obtained in the district
school, after which he attended Hope
dale Normal College, to within one term
of graduation, and then entered the
Ohio State University at Columbus,
where he spent nearly two years. AL
though his parents were amply able to
furnish him means with which to obtain
an education, he had an ambition to pay
his own way, and taught school to Sc
cure the necessary funds. At the age
of q he began the study of the law in
the office of the late d. d. T. Cowen, and
was admitted to the Bar two years later,
and opened an office in this place, and
no lawyer in our knowledge has gain ed
within the same period higher position
at the Bar of the county. He is steady
in his habits, industrious and painstaking,
has deep-rooted knowledge of the law,
and is forcible and convincing speaker.
In addition to his law business, Mr..
Nichols still has a fondness for farm
pursuits, and manages farm, of which
he is the owner, in Union township, at
odd intervals, making a full hand at
sheep-shearing, or at harvest time.
Mr.. Nrchols is regarded as man of
business sense, and in appreciation of
of that fact has been valued Director
of the Flushing Bank since its organi-
zation. His versatile attainments, pc
culiarly fit him to represent a district
possessing varied interests such as the
Twentieth, and unless we greatly mis-
apprehend, he will be found one of the
most active and useful members of the
General Assembly, and one amply able
to take care of the interests of the peo-
pie of his district.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

THE fifty workingmen and women
sent to Europe by the ScrippS league of
newspapers, arrived in New York on
their return home, on the 18th inst. They
are officially reported in the Cleveland
Press of the League papers-by a
special correspondent, as being without
an exception, of the opinion "that Amer
lean workingmen are better housed, bet
ter fed, better paid, better clothed and
generally better off than their European
fellows" The American workingman
has in this statement sufficient reason
why he should continue to vote for the
party and the men positively in favor of
protection.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
y more pleasant physic
You never will find
Than Pierce's small pellets"
The Purgative kind.

THE work of piping natural gas to
Springfield, Ohio, has been commenced.
THE amount paid out for pensions du-
ring the year ended June 80, 1889, was
SS8,275 lib.
LOUISIANA Regulators cut the throat
of a young cOlOred girl after killing her
aged father.
PENNSYLVANIA monuments were ded-
icated at Gettysburg Thursday, by their
respective regiments.
\ CONDUCTOR named Leman was shot
and killed, near Evansville, Ind, by a
man whom he had put off train
A WOMAN named Savage was called to
her door by an unknown man, at Straf-
ford, Mo-, and shot and instantly killed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
FALSE STATEMENTS.
ALLEN o. MYERS UNOELW5RED PUB
LISHED SPEECH.

The Figures Go not Stand Comparison
with tEo Oii"ia. Record Made by Kie>e-
wc.ter, the Der,oc-at!c State Auditor.
To Intent on Falsehood to Bother with
Facts.
The SanIusky Register of a recent
date sa-s;
In his Waverly speech, now being used
as q campaign document by the Demo
cratic state committee, Allen o. Myers
SAYS that in the last year of Hoadly's S
administration 500, 900 were required TO
set the new circuit court III motion
$500, 000 were given to the flood suffer
ers in the Ohio valley. anl $780, 600
were required to put down the Cincin-
natl riots q total of S39G, 900 of ex-
traordInary expenses which Hoadly wLs
called on to meet and which Foraker did
not have to meet.
ifThe statement is false or Emil kiese-
wetter, the state auditor, does not
state the truth in his reports.
The report of the state auditor for the
year ending Nov. 10. 1854. shows
l1ob IL L1dG y CthA tlACAC Nuo OA OA
account of the Cincinnati riots, $53, =
s1779 That was the first year, not
the second, of Hoadly's administration.
The report of 1884, HOadly's last
year, does not show the expenditure of
dollar on that account.
Thus Myers stands convicted of
ignorance both in the year of the riots
and the amount expended on that ac-
count. But he found it so much eaiser
to say 800, 900 than S53,S17.79.
LIT us see what truth there is in the
assertion that an extra outlay of $780,
900 was required for the Judiciary, and
we can get at it by giving the expenses
of the state for several years ON ao-
count of the judiciary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
THE BEEF RING.
PHILADELPHIA Record

IInIdutiplila Record
There is somebody standing between
the man who raises beef to sell and the
man who buys beef to eat that is making
IN inordinable profit. 1t HIS b en- pretty
well ascertained that there is small
and select organization in the West-a
Beef Ring-tkat is skinning the beef
eaters and the beef-raiSers of the whole
,ountry. The members of the Senate
Committee WHO are seeking information
IN this subject are doing a public work
If great interest and value. If they
hall smoke the rascals ont. and break
mp the combination, they have earned
he gratitude of the whole country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
just Think of 1t.

By the way, think of the many nau.
seating dishes that have been set before
our county Democracy in times past:
Horace Greedy for president
Tom Ewing, renegade Republican,
Dr governor.
Bookwalter, renegade Republican,
Or governor.
George Hoadly, renegade Republican,
or governor.
Bishop, renegade Republican, for
governor.
Tom Powell, renegade Republican, for
pvernor.
Jim Campbell, renegade Republican,
br governor.
Verify, is it any wonder the stomach
d the average Democrat turneth sick
d thought of an election day2
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you
satisfactory results, or in case of failure a
return of purchase price. On this safe
plan you can buy from our advertised
druggist bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery for Consumption. 1t is guaran-
teed to bring relief in every case, when
used for any affection of throat, lungs or
chest, such as consumption, Inflammation
of lungs, bronchitis, asthma, whoOping
cough, Group, etc. 1t is pleasant and
agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can
always be depended upon. Trial bottles
free at PattersOns' drug store.
THE reunion of the Army of the Cum
berland will occur on the dates originally
named. Reports to the contrary are er-
rOneOuS.
J. n. SONCRAT and George F. Brady
have been nominated for the State Sen
ate by the Democrats of the Thirtieth
(OhiO) District.
Mrs. MARGARET DILLIARD, whose hus-
band was murdered at EastOn, Pa, on
the 6tn inst, has confessed that she aided
her paramOur in killing him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

THE Ohio penitentiary, under Hoad.
ly's miserable administration, was run
in debt for ordinary. expenses. Since
Governor Foraker came in, the manage
ment of that institution has been made
SO efficient that it not only pays its own
way, but gives the state benefit. This
however, is simply the old story. DEM
ocrats make debts by their corruption
and incapacity for public business,
which Republican honesty and states
manship arrange to pay.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
BRAINS REQUIRED.

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Sentiment is not business, President
Harrison has made the discovery. Cor;
poral Tanner lost both legs in the army,
but that did not help his head. He is a
brave man and is to be admired and
is admired by all patriotic citizens but
he was not made Commissioner of Pen
sions because of his fitness. The place
requires man of brains. The question
now is not why be was removed, but
why he was appointed,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

THE ExpositiOns have a hard time of it
just now. ChicagO's show was interrupted
last week by fire which came near
causing disastrous panic in the crowd
of visitors, and damaged the property
seriously, while at st. JOseph's, Mo-, on
Sunday night, the Exposition building,
with its contents, was entirely destroy
ed by fire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

CONGRESSMAN CHAs. H. GROSvENOR,
of the Athens, o., District, who has
been falsely quoted by the Democratic
press as uttering fervent praises of
Campbell, the Democratic nominee for
Governor, remarks of Campbell's speech
es that $50 far they have been series
of weak blunderings." Mr.. Grosvenor
has the old fashioned style of hitting
the nail square on the head.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

"SILvER-TONGUED" Daniel Dough-
erty has been proposed as the successor
of the late S. S. Cox, in Congress. Mr..
d. might be more brilliant on prepared
occasions, but he would not begin to
equal in practical ability, nor be so bril-
liant generally, as the late lamented
Ohio ssSunset."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

THE Presbytery of st. Clairsville will
meet in the Presbyterian church of this
place on Tuesday, Sept. 24th, at 2 P. M.
The opening sermon will be preached by
Rev. F. NJ. Kumler, of Cumberland, Ohio,
the retiring moderator. All meetings
will be open to the public. Meetings for
the discussion of practical subjects will
be held on Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings to which the public is especially in
vitad
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

DEMOCRATIC claquers are busy en-
deavoring to impress upon the people
that Democratic Auditor, Clerk and
Treasurer are to be elected this fall.
They know that there is not a shadow
of chance for single Democrat being
elected in Belmont County if Republi-
cans do their duty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

THE Democratic editors are pretend
ing to be all torn up over Tanners res
ignation and are Topping over from be-
rating him, to his support. Ye Demo-
cratic scribe is pliable cuss anyhow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
WHAT better are more forcible reo.,

WHAT better are more foroible reasons
could tho people of Ohio ask than is
presented by the following figures for
the reelection of Governor Foraker?
Under his administration the state debt
has been re luced from -, $50 900 to
81, 7GO, 900, the annual interest charge
from S213 900 to $s3, 600 and the levy
for state purposes to lower rate than
has prevailed since 1910.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
TNIONTOWN-

While dismounting from his horse a
few days since Mr.. Andrew Walker sus-
tanned serious injury which will disable
him for some time and may remain per
manent. Mr. Walker is one of those
neighborly, friendly men whom it is a
pleasure to meet, and his many friends
will regret to learn of his misfortune
Mr.. Matthew Grimes attained to his
49th birthday ON Tuesday last, and in
honor of the event Mrs Grimes invited
her pastor and wife and few friends to
partake of a nice supper. Mr.. G. will
soon realize that he has existed for half a
century, and as his aim is to prove him
self an industrious, civil citizen, the cele-
bration of the event was in every way
commendable.
Mr. Jas. Ferguson and wife, of Wheel
ing, are the guests of their sister, Mrs
Rose Lee. Mr.. Ferguson is suffering
from injuries received from the result of
railroad collision at Pittsburgh recently
His recovery is very slow, much to the
regret of himself and friends.
Mr. Morris, who contracted to teach
the school here asked to be released, and
Mr. Price will teach for two months, and
will be succeeded by Mr.. John Ritchey
School commenced last Monday under
the supervision of Mr.. Price, who will
teach at the Lyle school-house this COM
ing winter term.
Mr.. John Moffitt, son of Rev. w. s.
Moffitt, of Missouri, is paying visit to
his friends of this town and vicinity. Mr.
NJ. is bright, progressive young man;
has chosen the profession of medicine,
and cannot fail to succeed if not to excel
Mr.. Charles Bethel, of this town, has
gone West to try his fortune, and will
locate in MiSSouri.-Mr.W Willis Ritchey,
of the Ohio State University, after va
cation at home, returned to Columbus
last week-Mr. David Davis and wife
have returned from an extended visit to
Steubenville, Ohio.-Mr. Bruner is here
settling up the business of their trade in
lumber, and we will probably not see them
in this locality again. Messrs. Bruner &
Ohler were pleasant, honorable gentle
men, and all who knew them will regret
their leaving. H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

Hoadly's two years were 1884 and
1885, and it will be seen that the cost of
the Judiciary in every year of For
aker's admin tration thus far was
greater than in any previous year. So
we convict Myers of another false
hood
What truth is there in Myers state
ment that in Hoadly's last year $780,
900 were given to the food sufferers in
the Ohio valley.
If Emil Kiesewetter, in the auditors
report for Nov. Is, 1885. states the
truth, not one dollar was given to the
food sufferers in the Ohio valley or to
any other flood sufferers. He does
report in 1881, Hoadly's first year, that
800, 900 were given to the flood suf-
ferers.
So we convict Myers again of ignor-
ance of the yer and of making the
amount expended Just double what it
was.
Instead therefore of 1896, 900 Of new
or extraordinary expenses in Hoadly's
last year we find that it was less than
$50, 900 and that ON account of the Cir
cult court probably. and we also find
that this increased expense, on account
of the judiciary, was 800 ODO greater in
Foraker's first year than in Hoadly's
last, and $37.OOC greater the ne It year
and $23, $50 greater in 1888 than it was
i'll 1885.
The more carefully we examine
Myers speech and compare with the
records the more manifest it is that he
is either grossly ignorant or deliberate
Wholesale liar.
After making these false statements
Myers says:
Yet Foraker in his first year, without any
such emergency, spends more money than
was expended i'll either year of Democratic
administration.
The auditor of state reports the total
gross disbursements for the last year of
Hoadly and first of Foraker rs follows:
Year lSS5 .. ......... .>........ S3O@l27 2S
Now let us compare items of unusual
expense and see whether the first year
of Foraker's administration had no
emergencies to meet, as Myers calls
them:
no VIC sr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

SEYENTY-FIvE years ago last Friday
the memorable bombardment of Fort
McHenry by the British took place. 1t
was during this bombardment that the
immortal 'Star Spangled Banner" was
written by Francis Scott Key, on board
an English man of war, where he was
held as a prisoner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

THE Bellaire Independent has the fol
lowing concerning the Republican can
didate for State Senator:
Mr.. J. w. Nichols is man every way
qualified to make a useful public ser
want. He is young and vigorous, OF
fixed and steady habits, with a mind
naturally of great strength and well
trained. He has been a careful student
and thinks well on all questions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
Old JEFF. Apain.

jeff. Davis again declares that the
Principle for which the Confederates
ought is 'imperishable." Now, if that
Principle is inperishable it is odd that
Nj. Davis should feel it his duty to
pnk it out of its grave SO often and
coax its ghostly shroud in new mantle
O sophistry and sentimentalism. He
nay safely let the imperishable things
aone. They will take care of them
sdves. The perishable things are the
oes that need looking after, and Mr..
hvis wouldn't have to look far to find
tbm. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

Rev. DAVID H. MOORE, the newly
elected editor of the Western Christian
Adcocate, Cincinnati, was the Lieuten-
ant Colonel of the One Hundred and
Twenty-fifth Ohio, and had a brilliant
record as a soldier. He is 81 years old,
was born at Athens, o.; graduated from
the Ohio University in 1860, and very
shortly afterward entered the army.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
TRY THIS SCHEME.
Cincinnati Times-Star.

OIIICIIIIIdII
Did you ever ask man the time just
after he had inspected his watch and put
it in his pocket? If so, did you ever
receive an answer before the man pull
ed his watch out and took another look
at it? Just why it is that this is done
would be difficult to explain, but if
you will ask your friend to tell you the
time the moment you observe him
scrutinize his watch and snap the lid,
you will find that he will take another
look at the dial before giving an an
swer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

The Newark american says that OF
late years the Democrats have been in
the habit of nominating ex-Republicans
as their candidates for Governor, and
gives "Tom Ewing, J. w. Bookwalter,
George Hoadly, Tom Powell and J. E.
Campbell as Illustrations of the fact. y
The fact is, William Allen was the last
old line Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

THE rumor that Mr.. Cleveland is to
stump Ohio this fall causes the st. Lou
is Democrat to exclaim in amazement:
at beats all how things work to the ad-
vantage of that man Foraker"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

MAJOR MCKINLEY, the most interest
ing speaker on the tariff question in the
United States, is booked for speech OF
Wednesday evening of next week, Sep.
tember 25th, at Martins Ferry. This
matchless orator should, and undoubt
ly will, be greeted by an immense audi.
nnnn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
FACTS WORTH KNOWING

In all diseases of the nasal mucous
membrane the remedy used must be non
irritating. The medical profession has
been slow to learn this. Nothing salts
factory can be accomplished with snuffs,
douches, powders or syringes because they
are all irritating, do not thoroughly reach
the affected surfaces and should be aban-
doned as worse than failures. A multi
tude of persons who had for years borne
all the worry and pain that catarrh can
intlict testify to radical cures wrought by
Ely's Cream Balm. 919-2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

IT is high time that the Republicans
of the various townships of Belmont
County, were starting the work of the
campaign. But a little over six weeks
remain until the election, so that not a
days time should be lost if complete and
thorough victory is to be won for the en-
tire Republican ticket, in the county.
Republicans should stir strongly and
quickly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

GEN. GEORGE S. MERRILL, ex-Com-
mander-in- Chief of the Grand Army, ex-
aetly presents Tanners case when he
says that Tanners worst enemy has al
ways been his tongue, and that it was
his tongue that killed him politically.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19
REPELLING POSSIBLE FRIENDS

Those who wonder why the Third par
ty does not receive larger accessions
from the religious elements in the com
munity can find partial solution of the
mystery in any issue of the Third party's
National organ. The tone of vitupera-
ton and contemptuousness which is
adopted toward not only all who disa-
gree with that journal, but even toward all
who hesitate as to their duty, renders CO.
operation with such leader very diff
gcult matter for self-respecting men.