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, 1889-04-06
New Guinea uead Hunters.

The bad habit some savages have of
cutting off the heads of any strangers
who fall in their way simply because
heads are required to adorn their sa-
cred houses or to serve in the dedica-
tory exercises of their war canoes, has
tragically ended the careers of a num-
Der of white men during the past year.
The latest news from New Guinea is
that Mr.. Armstrong, an Englishman,
was recently lured to one of the coast
islands, where he was decapitated and
his head sent to the coast chiefs as
proof that the islanders were attend
ing to business. About a year ago a
brave in one of the wild tribes on the
Indian frontier was not permitted to
wed the maiden of his choice, because
the relatives were of the opinion that
he had not acquired a sufficient num-
Der of heads to demonstrate his PROV
ess. 1t was agreed that when he could
show two more heads he might have
the girl, and so he sailed forth to win
reputation and a bride.
1t happened that the first strangers
the brave and his party encountered
were Lieut.. Stewart, of the British
army, and his small escort, who were
led into an ambush and slaughtered
and their heads taken back in triumph
to the village. This was the cap sheaf
of a series of head hunting outrages,
and the brave had not long enjoyed
his honeymoon before an Indian ex-
petition fell upon the tribe and ave
it some new views on the ethics of
head hunting. This favorite pastime
has fiourished greatly in Borneo, but
it is now in a bad way in the British
part of that island, where the penalty
of death is visited upon every head
hunter who is unlucky enough to be
caught. A while ago the British au-
thorities, in settling a dispute between
two tribes, found hat one village per-
sisted in head hunting because the
other fellows had three heads advan-
tage of them. The accounts were bal
anced by a small supply of trade
goods, and the rival head hunters pro-
missed thereafter to live in amity.-
Boston Herald.
, 1889-04-06

The colored sports of Jacksonville,
Ind, have discovered a new amuse-
ment, which is attracting considerable
attention and is causing q good deal
of money to change hands. Alta house
on Indiana avenue is located what is
termed a sparrow pit. A large round
table, ON which is a wire cage, is
placed in one of the rooms, and into
this two cocks sparrows are put and
allowed to fight until one of them is
conquered-Sometimes killed. Pieces
of silk thread of different colors are
placed around the birds necks to dis
tinguish them, and the interest taken
in tho battle is as good as a cock fight.
1t is said that in proportion to their
size the birds make a harder combat
for supremacy than two game chick
ens.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
, 1889-04-06

The Duke of Wellington's kindness to
children is PRETTY illustrated by an anec-
dote told in Lord Stanhope's Notes of
Conversation" There were two little
ones residing at Walmar while their
parents, Lord and Lady Robert Gros-
venor, were abroad.
The children having expressed their
desire to receive letters by the post, the
duke every morning wrote n letter to
each of them, containing good advice for
the day, which was regularly delivered
to them when the post bag came in.
Bo, as little Robert Grosvenor was
called, was gratifed almost every morn
ing by the duke playing football with
him on the ramparts of the castle. Oc-
%casionally the sport was transferred to
the drawing room, where cushions were
used instead of the footbal.-Youth's
Companion.
, 1889-04-06
ON THE STAIRWAY.

Alone on the stairway we sat that night,
While the music throbbed and died,
And the hum OF voices and laughter light
F1oated round US on every side
ThestrAins OF that waltz were bewitchingly sweet
AS they rose and fell on the air;
In = dreamy fashion the time she beat
With her slippered foot on the stair.
Sho played with her fan, she lifted her eyes,
She pulled her red roses apart
She looked up amazed in a sweet surprise
When l laid at her feet my heart
Twas a bold and a daring thing to do,
But she seemed to like It well,
And, besides, TWAS rare good fortune 10 woo
The bathrooms reigning belle
/ can SEQ those eyes so dark and bright,
can feel that self same thrill
That shook me from head to foot that night
When two lips said softly, Il will"
All, there she goes now in that shImmering gown
And the silky, yellow hair.
Yes, she Tilted mo for n man In town
Who is three times n millionaire.
Mona ?. Brown In Philadelphia Times.
, 1889-04-06
Facts About

By close observation I estimate that
so per cent. of the men In this city
smoke or use tobacco in some form.
/ am in a position to see it, being be-
hind the desk of a restaurant all day.
Every one knows a cigar tastes better
after a hearty meal than at any other
time of the day, and is less injurious
then, if injurious at all. This accounts
for the cigar cases in restaurants now
adays, but there was..a time when it
was not the rule. I have noticed time
and again that q smoker who is short
of cash will not take enough food, but
will buy a cigar when he has finished
eating. There are many men who
spend nor for their cigars than they
do for their food, and some double the
amount-St. Louis Globe-D Democrat
, 1889-04-06

You aren't going up on --s street
any more, l hearT' remarked one of o
couple of young men who sat together
in the theatre the other night.
mo; l have drawn Off"
Didn't you like the grip"
"Oh, yesl'
"Old man object"
"Oh, no He was too good"
"How2'
Borrowed over 5000 of mo at one
time and another and never repaid a
dollar of it. I'd rather go with a girl
whose father keeps a watch dog and a
shot gun."-Detroit Free Press.
, 1889-04-06
His Name VIII Live.

Capt. Boycott will DO remembered, in
namc at least, long after his bones have
turned to dust According to his years
he should still be in the prime of life, but
for n decade the captain has not lain
upon bed of roses, and he has aged
prematurely, his hair and beard-the
latter long and luxuriant-being almost
snow white. Capt. Boycott is the agent
of Sir Hugh Adair, and has his head
quarters in the sleepy little village of
Flixton, in the heart of Suffolk, miles
away from n railway station, or n post
office, or a telegraph office. To the vii,
layers no is known as 'tho captain."-
Pittsburg Bulletin.
, 1889-04-06

Would we advise you to marry n
man whom you really and truly love
very dearly to reform him?" Ethel asks.
Well, yes, if you love him so dearly,
Ethel, we would. But We would advise
you to kill him first. You won't have
half the trouble reforming him after
ward, and he'll make n much better hus-
band. A fellow who won't reform for
his sweetheart, Ethel, isn't likely to do
so for his wife; you car bet your en-
gagement ring against your dover on
that.-Brooklyn Eagle.
, 1889-04-06

Most good housekeepers have learned
the value of n genuine hair mattress 30
that no word of caution seems necessary,
but the frequent tricks that are ~resorted
TO for deception render it doubly neces-
sary that the ho~usekeeper take heed
where her mattresses are sent to be
renovated and TO whom they are sent.
1t is n far better plan to have all such
work lone at home, but this is quite n
difficult matter, as upholsterers grumble
about the lack of c~onveniences at houses
and prefer to do this work at their
shops. 1t is not tho exception, but the
rule TO deceive in these matters. The
camel's hair wool mentioned for comfor-
tables makes n luxurious bed, that costs
about the same rs white horse hair. As
made by the Jaeger system, these mat
tresses are covered with wooden drill
The double mattress in one piece made
up in this way costs about S49.-Good
Housekeeping.
, 1889-04-06

When DIR. Keats was head master at
Eaton, the boysof a certain class were told
to write n theme on the Latin maxim, Te-
mere nil facias. When the time came
for handing in the papers one boy named
Rashleigh appeared without his. "Where
is your theme, sir?' asked the doctor.
II haven't done it, sir" mot done
your theme, sirT' mo, sir" persisted
the youth, apparently quite undismayed
at the prospect of apple twigs; "why,
sir, you told me not to do itr' ~ told
your Eyes, sir; you said 'Temere nil
facias'-do nothing, Rashleigh (rashly)."
The head master was 10 delighted with
the pun that he smiled on the joker and
said no more.-Chicago Journal.
, 1889-04-06
a NovelIst at Home.

Miss Braddon, whose novels have made
her familiar to every American, is q tall,
active minded WON of 81, with gray
hair and q ruddy complexion. She is
the daughter of n solicitor and has a
country house in the heart of the New
Forest She is an expert horsewoman,
writes three novels a year and is married
to her publisher.-San Francisco Argo-
naut
, 1889-04-06

The untiring zeal of the women of New
Orleans is making that city foremost in
the list of art centers. With all their
other enterprises these ladies have found
time to successfully boom a project for a
museum of art to be erected there.
, 1889-04-06
Buekien's Arnica saIye.

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, ~chilblains,
eorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by DIR. w. N. Hunt.
, 1889-04-06

Wien a person tells you they never had
such a cold in their life take their word for
it and advise them to use Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and cure it. For coughs,
colds and hoarseness it has no equal.
Sold by b. B. David, druggist.
, 1889-04-06

How can parents allow their children to
cough and strain and cough and calmly
say: "Ohl it is only a little cold." and
keep giving them cheap and dangerous
medicines, until they are down with lung
fever or consumption, when they can be
so easily relieved by Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup? 1t has no superior, and
few equals. For sale by w. N. Hunt,
druggist.
, 1889-04-06

The circumference of the neck and the
calf of the leg are the same. The cir
conference of the neck equals twice the
circumference of the wrist. Three times
the circumference of the head equals the
length of the body.
, 1889-04-06
MIR. Henry Valerius of Harper, Keoku

Mr.. Henry Valerius of Harper, Keokuk
county, Ia, has found what he regards as
a sure cure for rheumatism. He says:
I'm regard to Chamberlain Pain Balm,
| am pleased to say hat / can recommend
it with confidence, and that it has done
more for me than any other medicine for
rheumatism. of which | have been a great
sufferer" Sold by b. b. David, drug
gist.
, 1889-04-06

Job Printing neatly executed at the
Leader Job Printing Rooms.
, 1889-04-06

Fresh smelts always on hand at the
Saddle Rock.
, 1889-04-06

Wedding and visiting cards in great
variety at the Leader Office,
, 1889-04-06

Fish'man dance, and hsh'nan sing,
Al nsh'mnn steal mos any little thing.
And such are not rare exception either.
But they stick to their professions with
a persistency hat is not easily under
stood, and their wives and children are,
as a rule, well cared for.-Beverly Ed
ward Cummings in Atlanta Sunny South.
, 1889-04-06

1le largest stock OF fine brandies, old
WHISTLES, choice hqueurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
GRAINS OF GOLD.

In all thy actions God sees thee.
He gives not best that gives most.
Striking manners are bad manners.
Truth and reason are common to every
/ one.
1t matters not how long we live, but
/ how.
The dignity of truth is lost with much
protesting.
Every one can master a grief but he
that has it.
Contentious for trihes can get but a
trifing victory.
To gentleman every woman is a lady
in right of her sex.
The mother grace of all the graces is
Christian goodwill.
The most inveterate borrowers are the
borrowers of trouble.
When a resolution is once formed half
the difficulty is over.
The vicious obey their passions as
slaves do their masters.
Better make penitents by gentleness
than hypocrites by severity.
All men would be master of others,
and man is lord of himself
Truth irritates those only whom it en-
lightenS, but does not convert.
Which is the best government? That
which teaches elf-goyernment.
Gentleness makes children endurable,
women lovable, and men admirable.
We should soon get rich if we were
paid for all the useless things We do.
He has not learned the lesson of life
who does not every day surmOunt fear.
A man who does not know anything
is pretty sure to tell it the first chance
he gets.
l never knew any man in my life
who could bear another's misfortunes
perfectly like Christian.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

IT has been suggested, and perhaps
correctly, that the retroactive clause OF
the Weldon Extradition Bill which re,
Gently passed the Canadian Parliament
was stricken out at the instance of the
American fugitives from justice, and
that some of the wealthier of those refu-
gees put part of their stolen money
where it would do the most good in pre-
venting the passage of the act in its orig
inal form. Under the law as it passed
the old rascals will be protected, but all
new corners will be returned to the Uni
ted States upon proper demand being
made.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

IT is agreed all around that Ohio and
Indiana are good-sized States large
enough for CONFERENCE.-The aggregate
area of the two States being 76,67O
square miles. The area of the Indian
Territory, including NO Mans Land, ="
is 76,39l square miles, or 279 square miles
less than the combined areas of Ohio and
Indiana. When it comes to organizing
civil government there why should not
the territory be so divided as to consti-
tute two States? Each of the States (if
the Territory be equally divided) would
contain a greater area than Indiana by
2,2S6 square miles, and only 2,565 square
miles, and only 1865 square miles less
than Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE national banks are increasing in
number, capital, loans, and discounts, but
their circulation has dwindled from $780,
100000 in 1888 to S137,0O0,OOO in 1889.
Their circulation would considerably in
crease for time if Congress would allow
the banks the face value of their bonds in
circulating notes, instead of 80 per cent,
as now. But eventually all of the bonds
will be paid off and retired, and with them
national bank notes will be extinguish-
ed, unless some other form of security is
provided. The subject is one that should
engage the attention of Congress at an
early day. The national banking act has
been one of the most useful features of
our strong and elastic financial system,
and it should not be abandoned without
mature consideration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

COMMON report says that the centen.
nial ball, managed by New York's 400
was the scene of more drunken carous,
ing than is common to the notorious
French balls of that city. Many men
and not few women were drunk and
behaved disgracefully. After such re-
cord, New York's 400 will be more ex-
elusive than ever-nobody will care tC
run the risk of participating in their fes-
tiYalS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
NOT SURPRISING.

New York World.
a great sensation has been caused in
in England by the somewhat startling
discovery that all the uniforms and ac-
couterments of the British Army are
made in French convict prisons, and
that men have been sent over from Eng
land to teach the prisoners how to finish
them off in good shape When this is
taken in conjunction with the fact that
all the bayOnets and swords used by
Queen Victoria's soldiers are imported
from Germany it must be admitted that
the British manufacturers have some
ground for discomfort.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
ETPEPSY

This is what you ought to have. in fact
you must have it, to fully enjoy life
Thousands are searching for it daily, and
mourning because they find it not; thous-
ands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon: and vet it NAV
be had by all. We guarantee that Electric
Bltters. If used according to directions
and the use persisted in, will bring you
good digestion and oust the demon dys-
pepsia and install instead eupepsy. We
recommend Electric Bitters for dyspepsia
and all diseases of liver, stomach and kid
neyS. Sold at soc and 81 per bottle by
Patterson j Sons, druggists. 4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
Bfl1ltnttt Gltrntttrlr.
THURSDAY, MAY 9. 1889.

THE Heroic Symphony" one of the
strongest of Beethoven's works, was in
tended to honor Napoleon, whom the
master, in the simplicity of his enthusi-
asm for freedom looked upon as the hero
of democracy. 1t was commenced in
1902 and finished in 1904. The score laid
before the author, dedicated to the First
Consul, when the news reached him that
Napoleon had proclaimed himself Empe-
ror of the French. Instantly he tore of
the title page and flung the work upon
the floor, and it was long before he could
be persuaded to give his mind to it again.
When he did, he changed the title to
Heroic symphony, to celebrate the
memory of great man and the great
funeral march became rather lamenta-
tion over disappointed hopes in man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

BARON DUBARRY, who inherited sew
eral millions made in champagnes, and
who is travelling in this country, is tall
and handsome man of perhaps thirty
five years, with graceful moustache,
light complexion and blue eyes that make
him look more the Teuton than French
man. He thinks American women are
charming, and says he has never seen so
many pretty women in his life. The
Baron is married.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE German government has arrived
at the conclusion that the correct thing
to do is to allow the socialistic agitators
"more latitude in speech and print than
"has been given them of late, trusting
"to the good sense of the people to take
"their frOthy words at their full value. -
That is a sensible conclusion. Dema-
gogues are not dangerous when they are
neglected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE man who was mobbed in Chicago
for running out to the gaze of the null
titude what was thought to be an An
archist flag claims that his red banner
was nothing but Harrison and Morton
umbrella saved over from last campaign.
Well, the mistake certainly was a great
one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

ARTIST IRWIN, of New York, has just
finished portrait of Roscoe Conkling as
he appeared few days before his death
which is said to be the finest likeness of
him in existence. 1t was painted large
ly from memory, and reproduces the ex-
preston of the mouth and eyes with ex-
actneSS and effect.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

PHILADELPHIA is rapidly filling up
with clubs, following the lead of the IA
nous Clover Club, organized about ten
years ago Among the new ones is the
Roast Beef Club. As they are all big
dinner associations, Stuffed Club " may
be an appropriate designation for the
next one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

GENERAL CLINTON B. FISK, late can
didate for President on the Prohibition
ticket, has reached the conclusion that
political prohibition is stumbling block
to temperance reform, and is again Re-
publican.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

IT has recently been said that, as the
sun never sets on the dominions of Eng
land, neither does it ever set on the pos
sessions of the United States This is
literally true from May until August, the
sun rising in Maine during that period
as it sets in Alaska.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE death of ex-senator Barnum, of
Connecticut, deprives the Democracy of
one of its shrewdest and least fastidious
managing politicians. Mr.. Barnum was
what is known in politics as "a practical
man." and he and Mr. Tilden, in connec-
tion with whom he achieved his greatest
prominence, had much in common in
their methods.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

AMONG the Governors in the military
parade at New York, according to the
World, Governor Hill was the most pop
ular, Governor Bulkeley the handsomest,
Gov. Biggs the most patriarchal, Cover
nor Ames the most Indifferent, Governor
Gordon the most soldierly, Gov. Green
the most carefully attired, and Governor
Beaver the most observed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE introduction of high license in
Boston has closed out 100 liquor sa-
looms. Furnishings to the value of $2,-
100000 are on the market, and over two
thousand idle bar-tenders are ready for
professional engagements in other cities
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

Mrs. CELIA B. STANBERRY, widow of
Henry Stanberry, a famous Ohio lawyer
before the war, and afterward Attorney
General of the United States, died at the
Gibson House, Cincinnati, last Wednes-
day night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE Superintendent of Police of Co.
lumbus, O., in compliance with the May
Or's order, has instructed the police of
that city to notify keepers of professional
gambling rooms to close them May l.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SATvE

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 & Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

A FEATURE of the Washington CEN
tennial celebration in San Francisco was
the presence in the procession of some
United States sailors who were ship
wrecked at Samoa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

WILLIAM d. HOwELL's says he has
grown used to the noise and hustle of
New York, which at first distracted his
attention, and he feels new inspiration
from the varied types of humanity which
the metropOlis DISPLAYS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09
ORTHOGRAPHY
MERIT WINS

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DR..
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies thatGell as well, or that
have given such universal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
on their merits. Patterson & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

WHITTIER's centennial poem is full of
the grace and strength and beauty pecu-
liar to his work. 1t was worthy of the
occasion, and, if the aged poet had only
been present to read it, that feature of
the exercises would have been complete.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

THE buffalo is gone, and now that the
white man is after his land, we do not
see but that the noble Indian will have
to go, too, unless he consents to set aside
his nobility and work for a living.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-09

Two citizens of Lowndes County, Ga,
have deer farms. The animals are as
gentle and tame as cattle. The venison
is raised for market. 1t is said that it
pays handsomely.