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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
ARREST OF RAILROAD MEN.
They Are Accused of stealing Goods from
Freight Trains.

COLUMBUS. Dec. A special to The
Dispatch from Marion, O., says: Con-
sternation has been produced among the
train men on the New York, Pennsylva-
mia and Ohio railway by the arrest of
John Mcpherson, John Kinsinger and
Charles E. Downs on the charge of rob-
bing freight cars in the trains on which
they were employed and the issuing of
warrants for many others The trial of
Charles Downs commenced yesterday
morning before Mayor Gayley. Downs
was brakeman on a local freight and
made a confession. He said the first he
knew of the thieving was on April 10 of
last year. One day at Caledonia guam
tity of clothing; etc., was distracted
from car, and upon another occasion,
at Martel. car was opened and three
ladies' work boxes were taken and pre-
sented to the wives and girls of the men
implicated. Downs explained the method
of abstraction as follows: In nearly
every way car some boxes of through
freight were found and these were the
boxes tampered with. Goods were
always taken from freight consigned to
points beyond the New York, Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio. 1t is claimed a regular
commission business was done at Dayton
by the suspected men. Clothing, dress
goods, boots and shoes and nearly every
thing suffered. A large number of the
officials of the road are here and great
interest is manifested.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
A Resolution Introduced by Mr.. Oatei
Brings Out Bitter Opposition.

A Resolution Introduced by Mr.. Oates
Brings Out Bitter Opposition.
WASHINGTON, Dec. About one hun
dred democratic members of the house
attended the adjourned caucus meeting
last night, at the capitol. Mr.. Holman,
of Indiana, was made chairman of the
caucus to succeed the late Representative
S. s. Cox, of New York. The republi-
cans, in accordance with established pre-
cedent, had signified their intention of
allowing the minority to select for reap
pointment some attache of the door
deeper's office, and the caucus decided
that Isaac Hit, an assistant sergeant-at
arms, should be retained as an assistant
doorkeeper.
Messrs. Wilson, of West Virginia, and
Blanchard, of Louisiana, were reelected
secretaries OF the caucus, and then the
real business of the evening was be- dn
by Representative Oates, of Alabama,
who offered resolution providing for
the appointment of committee of
fifteen members, with ex-Speaker Car
Isle as chairman, to which questions
concerning the political action of the
democrats should be submitted for de-
cision. The resolution brought out bitter
opposition from Mr.. Blount, of Georgia,
and he started spirited debate. Mr..
Breckenridge, of Arkansas. was also op-
posed to the resolution and moved to
table it. Mr.. Breckenridge. of Kentucky,
followed his namesake. He favored the
appointment of a committee of three to
decide questions of party policy, from
which appeals could be taken to COM
mittee of fifteen, like that suggested,
but insisted that the caucus should
finally decide these questions.
After considerable discussion the reso-
luton was finally laid over, and after
adopting resolution of respect to the
memory of the late S. S. Cox, the caucus
adjourned subject to the call of the
chairman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
MRS. LEES MINCEMEAT.

The wife of Gov. Fitzhugh Lee, of
Virginia, is famous housekeeper, and
this is how she says she makes the
mincemeat for her Thanksgiving pies:
Two pounds beef, two of currants, two
of raisins, one pound of citron, two of
beef suet, one and a half of candied
lemon peel, four pounds of apples, two
of sultana raisins, two of sugar, two
nutmegs grated, quarter ounce cloves,
half ounce cinnamon, quarter ounce
mace, one quart sherry or good home
made currant wine, one quart good
brandy, one teaspoonful of salt, the
Juice and rind of two lemons and two
oranges. Simmer the meat gently till
tender, and when perfectly cold chop
it fine. Stone the raisins, shred the cit
ron, pare, core and chop the apples, chop
the suet fine. Mix the dry ingredi-
ents together, then add the juice and
rinds of the oranges and lemons. Pack
in stone jar, pour on the wine and
brandy, cover close and keep cool. This
mincemeat will keep all winter. When
wanted for pies, thin with cider or wine.
The rule is an old one, and is said to have
come from the Custis family in the be-
ginning. According to Virginia tradi-
ton the widow Custis, who became
Mrs. Washington, made famous mince
pies.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
AROI1T MARRIAGE.

Winter is the fayorite marrying sea-
son.
Never read the marriage service en-
tirely over.
Sunday is the favorite wedding day
in England.
BLESSED is the bride on whom the
sun shines"
The shower of rice is prayer for
fruitfulness.
There is an old. superstition against
May marriages.
December 31st. is the favorite wedding
day in Scotland.
A bride should use no pins in her
wedding clothes.
In Sweden and Norway Thorsday or
Thursday is not propitious.
A bride must wear nothing green
that color is emblematic of evil.
To change the name and not the letter
is change for worse and not for better.
The origin of slipper-throwing is not
known. 1t means, however, good luck.
A bride on her return home must be
carried over the threshold by the groom's
relatives.
In Yorkshire the cook pours hot water
over the doorstep after the couple have
gone, to keep the threshold warm for
another bride.
According to the old Roman calendar
February 11th. June I'd, November I'd,
and December 1st, were unpropitious
days for marriage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
TIE AUSTRALIAN SYSTEM.
Nineteen Massachusetts cities Pronounce
il a Success

Boston, Dec. 4.-Municipal elections
were held yesterday in nineteen cities of
Massachusetts,. In most cases the vote
was light on account of bad weather.
| Besides this there were few places where
there was any issue of Importance save
the license question and this apparently
did not arouse as much interest as usual
The success of the Australian 5allot sys-
TEN is still further proven by the expert
ence.
ResultS-In Gloucester w. W. French
is elected mayor by 292 plurality over d.
D. Saunders, Democrat.
In Taunton Arthur NJ. Alger, Republi-
can and citizens candidate, defeated
Francis Babitt, Democrat, by 81 votes.
In HaverhiIl the Republicans elected
Thomas E. Burnham over Joseph II.
Sheldon, Democrat, citizens and labor
/ candidate.
In Fall River Mayor James F. Jack
son, Republican, is reelected by 1G7
plurality over John Coughlin, Democrat
The aldermen stand, Republicans, 8
Democrats, l independent.
In Maiden Joseph Wiggy was elected
mayor without opposition, and nom
partisan city government was elected.
In Brockton W. L. Johnson, Demo
crat and citizens, defeats Albert R.
Wade, Republican.
New Bedford elected Walter Clifford
mayor, and city government on citi-
zens' ticket.
Quincy electsC. II. Porter, Republican.
mayor, by 103 votes over Jason G.
Witham, Democrat.
In Woborn, Mayor E. F. Bohnson and
citizens ticket is reelected by 9e4 plural
ity over Richard Ferrill, Independent
Democrat.
In Waltham, Mayor H. N. Fisger was
reelected without opposition, and the
city councils are non partisan.
Chelsea re-elects Mayor A. B. Champ
lin on citizens ticket, and the citizens
ticket for members of the city govern
ment is also successful.
NEW HAVEN, Dec. 4.-The town and
city elections were very close and excit-
ing. The Democrats succeeded in re-
gaining control of the town and city
government, after hard fight James
Reynolds, Democrat, was elected town
agent and first selectman over Frank
D, Sloa, Republican, by amajority of Az
The board of aldermen is evenly divided.
The Democrats secured majority Of
four in tho council The Australian bal
lot system. which was tried for the first
time, proved satisfactory as whole. In
some wards, however, the boths were so
fiimsily constructed that they collapsed
several times, and voting was delayed
while carpenters patched them up. The
opinion was freely expressed that an eff
fort had been made to prejudice voters
against the system. 1t is not the COM
plete Australian system, but partial ap-
plication of it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
WE'RE ALL SUPERSTITIOUS.

w L hE ALL oOI LhO IlIOOO.
Boston Budget
The missionaries report that the great
est obstacles they meet with in their
work is the superstition of the people.
1t is not so very different with civilized,
enlightened people right here in New
England. How many hundreds of
mothers are who will not let their in
fants look into mirrow until they have
passed certain age? How many more
are there who insist that their little ones
must be carried up stairs before they are
carried down stairs, to the end that they
may 'srise in the world?" How many
sensible, well-educated people in Boston
feel unpleasantly when mirror is broken
in the house? Thousands. How many
consider it i'll luck to see the new moon
over the wrong shoulder? More thous-
ands. Not SO many, but still very many,
can not be tempted to pass under lad
der. If people right here at home, hay
ing the advantage of schools, churches,
books, newspapers, and their own COM
mon sense, cling to these senseless su-
perstitions, how can the "heathen in his
blindness" be expected to renounce his,
which are not one particle more ridicu-
lous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
COPIES FROM NATURE.

Most of the skilled devices invented
by men for doing fine work rapidly can
be traced to Nature, where for countless
centuries, they have been operating.
The discoyerer of new appliances of
mechanism might be shown that his
idea was as old as the hills. 1t is sug-
gested that the inventors of the future
will be those who have carefully studied
the natural world.
The buhr stones of the mills are an
other style of the molar teeth, which
grind all the grist that feed men and
beast. The jaws of the turtle and tor
toise are natural scissors.
The squirrel carries chisels in his
mouth, and the hippopotamus is provi-
ded with adzes, which are constantly
sharpened as they are worn.
The carpenters plane is found in the
Jaws of the bee The iron mast of the
modern ship is strengthened by deep
ribs running along its interior. A por-
cupine quill is strengthened by similar
ribs
beams were stronger than solid ones,
they only discoverd principle that is
very commonly seen in nature.
A wheat straw, if solid, could not sup
port its head of grain. The bones of the
higher animals are porous; those of
birds, where lightness and strength are
most beautifully combined, are hollow.
The framework of ship resembles
the skeleton of herring. Eronauts
try to copy the structure and movements
of birds. Palissy, the French potter,
studied sea-shells to learn the best meth
cd of fortifying town.
The shipworm is an admirable tunnel
Ter, boring his way through any sub
merged timber, and lining the round
passage with hard casing The engi-
neer, Brunei, took hint from this ami
NAL, and was the first to succeed in tun-
neilinp under water,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
Prohihitionists Latest Move.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Justice Lawrence, in
the supreme court chambers, declined to ap-
prove the draft of a certificate of incorpora-
tion submitted to him by leading Prohibition
incorporate what should be known as the Pro-
hibition Trust Fund association, and its OBJ
jec It's were stated to be ITO secure the prohi-
bition and suppression by law of the manu-
facture and sale of intoxicating beverages and
to that end to hold in trust for the National
Prohibition party property that it may receive
or acquire and pay the same or the income
thereof from time to time, as the trustees of
the society may direct to the treasurer of the
national committee of said party, or to such
incOrporators We're to be William T. Ward
well. w. Jennings Demorest, Horace Waters;
John Lloyd, Roswell Cheeves, Isaac X. Funk,
William jaw Groo, Francis Crawford, Samuel
Dickie, Clinton B. Fisk, John P. ST. John and
A. a HODkinS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
TELEGRAPHiC BRIEFS.

Mrs. Gross, one of the victims of the
Philadelphia fire, is dead, making the
seventh death.
John S. Graybill, of Pennsylvania, has
been appointed stationery clerk of the
house, vice John F. Ancona.
Charles B. st. John, a well known
Wall street man, was arrested in Nor
walk, Ct, charged with forgery.
A cold wave struck the upper Hudson
valley Tuesday and the thermometer
fell twenty degrees during the day.
Thieves smashed the window Of Jean
Tacks, jeweler, on Market street, New
ark, N. j., and secured $4,000 worth of
diamonds.
The platform of theatre in Weingen,
in the province of Shoutunn, fell during
performance recently, killing 200 per-
sons and lnJuring many others.
Robert Patten, an engineer at the JEFF
ferson Iron works, Steubenville, O.,
while on his way to work, was struck by
train and killed Tuesday morning.
Advices from Crete state that skirm-
ishes have taken place between the
Turkish troops and the people, in which
three gendearmes and five soldiers were
killed.
At an early hour Tuesday morning
masked men entered the Upper Marl-
boro (Md.) Jail and took Joe Vermilyon,
charged with burning barns and dwell
ings, out and lynched him.
Jack Dempsey and Billy Mccarthy, of
Australia, have signed articles to fight
for purse of 81 800, offered by the Cali
fornia Athletic club, and the middle
weight championship of the world.
A fishing boat, in which were Charles
Hoyt, aged 30 years; John Batcheldor,
aged 90 years, and Robert Bridges, cap
sized off Norman's Woe. near Glouces-
cester, and the two former were drowned.
The Central Elevator company, of
Chattanooga. Tenn, assigned yesterday.
Liabilities. Sl70. 200, and assets about the
same. The failure was precipitated by
the depreciation of grain in the compa-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
House.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Immediately
after the reading of the house journal
the committee appointed to wait upon
the president and inform him that the
house was organized and ready to pro-
ceed to business appeared in the main
aisle and through its chairman, Mr.. Nc
Kinley, informed the house that it had
performed its duty, and that the presi-
dent would communicate with the house
in writing forthwith.
Mr. Pruden, one of the presidents Sec
retaries, then delivered, the message,
which was Immediately read by the
clerk. But little attention was paid to
the reading of the message. which con-
sumed nearly two hours. The message
was ordered printed and referred to the
committee of the whole.
Under authority given by the last
sundry civil appropriation bill the
speaker appointed Messrs. Bayne, Hit,
Carter, Culbertson. of Texas, and Cum
mings as committee on the centennial
celebration.
The house then, at 2:15, adjourned
until Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
The Presidents Message Occupies the
Attention of Both Houses.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-ImmediAtely
after the reading of yesterdays journal,
a message from the house was presented
by Its clerk, Mr.. Mcpherson, announcing
the organization of that body. Then
Mr.. Edmunds on the part of the joint
commIte to wait on the president re-
ported that it had performed that duty
and had been informed by the president
that he would communicate with the
two houses by message in writing i'm
mediately. Thereupon message from
the president was announced at 1908.
The message was received and the secre-
tary of the senate, Mr.. McCook, pro-
ceeded to read it. The reading of the
message was concluded at half past one,
having occupied an hour and twenty
five minutes.
On motion of Mr.. Sherman it was laid
on the table and ordered printed and
then the senate at 1: 80 adjourned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
Wool u overs Associatfon.

WASHINGTON, Dec: 4-The annual conven-
tion of the National Wool Growers associa-
tion opened at the Ebbitt house here yester-
day. Delegates were present from nearly all
the wool growing states, and others from the
Pacific coast are expected. Hon. Columbus
DelanO, of Ohio, president of the association,
called the convention to order, and briefly ex-
planned the objects and purposes of the meet
ing. Mr. Delano will deliver his annual ad-
dress to-day on the conditions and necessities
of the wool growing industry. George H.
Wallace, of Missouri, was selected to act as
secretary of the convention. After the ap-
pointment of committees on organization and
amendments to the constitution, the delegates
called in body at the treasury department
and paid their respects to Secretary Window
and Assistant Secretary Tichenor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
Truth Stranger Than Fiction.

flood Conductor Davis. of the Pennsylvania
road, with a wife and several children, resided
in that Inflated city. The entire family was
of Mr.. Davis. Since the food Mr. Davis has
resided in this city. On Tuesday, while walk
ing on street near the depot, the conductor
daughter lady % about Is Years of age
The meeting was happy one. On being
questioned it was discovered that the girl had
Sood an the loss Of her mothar sisfarS and
brothers having unbalanced ker mind, and
only on Monday being released. In explain
ing the matter the, girl informed her father
that the past had been blank to her, and
believed that she was the only survivor of the
for,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
FIRE Al" CANTON.
Another Distressing Loss of Life by the
DeVOnring Element.

Another Distressing Loss of Life by the
Devonring Element.
CANTON. O., Dec. AT o'clock yes
terday morning an alarm Of fire took the
department to the home of Peter Uhl,
No. 40 Allen street. The firemen were
horri6ed when it was discovered that the
family were still in the house.
After all were supposed to be taken
out it was discovered that a boy about
13 years old was still missing. The fire.
men searched again and found him un-
der bed. where he had died from suffo-
cation. The father and mother of the
child were taken out more dead than
alive, but through the efforts of the fire.
men were resuscitated, although not yet
out of danger. 1t is thought they will
cover.
The damage to the house is small.
The fire is supposed to have been caused
by the explosion Of a lamp.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
GOSSIP.

1t is said that there never was a
worthy man or woman who was given to
the habit of gossiping, or of listening to
gossip. 1t is one of the old sayings,
tested by hundreds of years of expert
ence, that the tale bearer and the
tale-hearer should both be hung up back
to back, one by the tongue and the 9TH
er by the ear.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
A WOMAN'S DISCOVERY.

another wonderful discovery has been
made, and that too by lady in this
country. Disease fastened it's clutches
upon her, and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital Or
gans were undermined and death seemed
imminent. For three months she coughed
necessarily and could not sleep; she bot
of us bottle of Dr. Kings New Discoy-
cry for Consumption, and was so much
relieved ON taking first dose that she slept
all night, and with one bottle has been
miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. C. Ham
rick & Co., of Shelby, n. c. Get free
trial bottle at Pattersons' drug store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
MERIT WINS.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sell 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. l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
Fire in Cincin-ati.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 4.-The four story stone
front block, 13 and Is West Fifth street, occu-
pied by F. Stuckenborg q Co., furniture deal
of the department prevented serious confia-
grafton. The stock, valued at S75,OO0 was
badly damaged by smoke and water, but was
well insured. The salvage corps became in
volved in a quarrel with Hook and Ladder
Company No. l, which looked for moment
like riot The police then interfered and
stopped the row. The damage to the building
was slight.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
Found with His Throat Cut.

ALBANY. N. Y, Dec. 4.-Samuel Spencer, a
fonnd dead with n gaping wound across his
throat in his manufactory, on Exchange
street, yesterday morning, 1t was at first be-
coroner found his bank book showing credit
of $1,000 and gold and notes to the value of
500 among his effects. 1t is presumed that
Spencer cut his throat. He lived on an upper
floor of the building,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
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. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by Patterson & Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
THE WORLDS FAIR.
1t Looks Very Much as Though it Would
Go to the National Capital.

Go to the National Capital.
WASHINGTON, Dec 4.-The commit
tees who are here as the representatives
of other cities who want the worlds fair
find their efforts somewhat embarrassed
by the fact that many members of the
last congress are already pretty fairly
committed to the national capital as the
place for holding the national celebration
of the four hundredth anniversary of the
discovery of America. The senate COM
mittee appointed to take this question
under consideration last congress is still
in charge of the subject and the compost
ton of the senate itself is very little
changed. During the last congress the
senate committee made a unanimous
report in favor If the bill for the celebra-
tion in Washington and the bill was
passed through the senate without the
least opposition. 1t then came over to
the house and got unanimous report
from the foreign affairs committee and
was made special order in the house.
1t failed only through the fact that it
was so late in the session that it was i'm
possible for the orders for special votes
to be honored and no vote was ever
reached on the bill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-05
A MAD BARON.
He Berates the Press Generally and Tells
of His Wife's Unhappy Lot.

He BerateS the Press Generally and Tells
of His Wife's Unhappy Lot.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 4.-Baron F. E. o.
Sucrow, whose name has figured in the
newspapers for a year or more, since his
marriage to Miss Willama Constable, of
this city, writes very long TRADE from
New York to the mayor of Baltimore,
reciting several chapters of cruelties
which he says have been perpetrated
against him by a ''gutter press" and in
Weighing against the freedom of the
press" the despotic exercise of which,
he says, is due to the "meekness of
American men,"
Sucrow says these "vile ISLANDERS" have
brought wretchedness upon himself and
wife; they drove all our friends away,
and his wife, accustomed to luxury, had
suffered hunger, and that on the 4th of
last July she was actually without food.
She will become a mother in fort
night, he states, and her child will prob
ably be born in poor house. Then he
berates Americans generally. "a free
country this" he says. Yes, for the
gutter press only" The press Will glory,
ha supposes, in heading an article, Bar
IS Sucrow in Poor House.