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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

The biennial election amendment on
which majority of the electors in the
State voting on that proposition, but not
a majority of those who voted at the
election, voted aye, has become of special
interest since the election, and measures
are being taken to have the question of
its adoption passed upon by the Supreme
Court. Should it be declared adopted it
means that Governor elect Campbell will
hold the Office of Governor three years,
and that a year will be added to the
terms of the Attorney General, Treas
urer and Auditor of State, and the life
of the General Assembly will be ex-
tended. 1t will also extend the terms
of all township officers, whose terms ex-
pire in 1890, one year. 1t also effects
County officers, whose terms are fol
three years. 1t is believed that the Su-
preme Court will hold the amendment
not adopted, it not having received
majority of all the votes cast at the
election.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
JOHNSON INTERVIEWED.
The Express Messenger Explains How i
Was Robbed on His Train.

The Express Messenger Explains How He
Was Robbed on His Train.
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. 26.-A special to The
Post Dispatch from Sedalia, Mo-. gives
an interview with Oscar johnson. the
express messenger whose car was robbed
at Prior Creek, twenty-five miles south
of Vin.ta, l. T., Sunday night His
story of the robbery is as follows: When
the train stopped at the water tank near
that station gang of men of not less
than five boarded the train. Two of
them took possession of the engine,
while another cut the mail, baggage and
express cars off from the remainder of
the train. A shot alarmed johnson,
who was secreting valuable packages.
By the time the highwaymen were ready
to enter his car he had all but 81 900
stored away in various parts of the car.
At the point of pistol johnson opened
the company's safe, and the robbers Sc
cured the $1,000 found there. They
then opened his train box, and, seeing a
small amount of money, asked whose it
was. ''That's part of my salary" re-
piled johnson. The robbers left it, tell
ing him they were not robbing trainmen.
johnson told them that was all the
money and they left the car.
1t was reported at first that the mail
car had been robbed and the passengers
relieved of their money and valuables,
but when the train reached Osweco,
Kan, that report was found to be un-
true. johnson, accompanied by express
company officials, left for st. Louis this
morning, the former practically under
arrest
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
The sJounxain SPHINX.

In Surrey county. North Carolina. there
is remarkable natural curiosity in the
shape of mountain resembling the fa-
nous Sphinx of Egypt in all its details
1t lies east of the Blue Ridge mountains,
on the Piedmont plains, like gigantic
lion, its body at right angles to the ridge
and with head reared aloft as if in the
act of rising. The head is of solid rock,
several hundred feet in height The
shoulders and breast are finely proper
toned, and at the distance of a 6aw
miles i, looks like thing of life and in
telligerce. 1t rises about 1,500 feet
above the plain and can be seen for
a distance of fifty miles--St. Louis Re
publican.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
How to Get a Service.

have heard great many complaints
about tipping walters in order to get a
good service at a restaurant. l used to
kick about it myself. But have adopted
a plan that beats it. I take my seat and
give my order. Then l turn to the
waiter and says: See here, young fell
Ter, you don't get q cent out of me for
this order. That brings about an under
standing at once. He sees that am on
to him. He likes me for my frankness
with him, and is afraid to do anything
except his duty After the service l
call him to my table anu give him a tip.
If he ever sees me again he knows me
for the surprise gave him, AMI he gives
me the best he can Chicago Trib-
une
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
CENTURY MAGAZINE IN 1890.
JOSEPH JEFFERsoN's AUTIBIoGRPHY
NOVELS BY FRANK R., STOCKTON,
AMELIA E. BARR, AND OTHERS.

NOVELS BY FRANK R.. STOCKTON,
AMELIA E. BARR, AND OTHERS.
A CAPITAL PROGRAMME.
During 1890 The Century Magazine
(whose recent successes have included
the famous War Papers," the Lincoln
History and George Kennan's series on
"Siberia and the Exile System y will bub-
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Joseph Jefferson, whose rip van Win
kle" has made his name household
word. No more interesting record of a
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the public. Mr.. Jefferson is the fourth
in generation of actors, and with his
children and grandchildren, there are six
generations of actors among the Jeffer-
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American stage, when, as a boy, travel
ing in his fathers company, they would
settle down for season in western
town, playing in their own eXtemporized
theater,-the particulars of the creation
of his famous rip van Winkle," how
he acted Ticket-of-Leave Man" be-
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will form one of the most delightful
serials The Century has ever printed
Amelia E. Barr, Frank Il. Stockton,
Mark Twain, H. II. Boyeson, and many
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unusually strong, including several nov
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"The Women of the French Salons are
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

AT meeting of the Nineteenth Gen.
tury Club in New York on Saturday
evening, at which the subject of "the
Pulpit in Politics" was discussed, Rev,
Henry Van Dyke. D. D., a Presbyterian
clergyman, maintained that the pulpit
had nothing to do with politics; its OBJ
ject was to teach only religion. He
said that the question of temperance
and prohibition must be decided only in
the dry light of reason and experience.
"Nothing," he added, "has done more to
iniure the cause of temperance than the
intemperateness of the pulpiteer."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
Eeintn1tt Chronicle.
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER IS, 1889.
TuANksGIrINe has again come, and

THANKSGIVING has again come, and
the question of the blessings received,
and gratitude and thanks due for the
gifts of benefcent Providence, recurs
to every one. The observance of the
dav is based on the idea that we are
subject to higher power to whom we
owe thanks for every temporal good.
Most people have something for which
to feel thankful, which perhaps acursory
glancedoes not reveal, but they intuitive-
ly,whether consciously or not, make an ef-
fort to gain some diversion on that day.
Some go church, others engage in sport,
and all aim to regale themselves on the
choicest fruits of the year. ThankglV-
ing is a synonym for turkey, oysters,
pumpkin pie, and all the good things Of
the season. Just why thanks should be
returned in this way we cannot COM
prehend, but it may be based on Pope's
proposition that, "Whatever is is right.
People are peculiar, and perhaps the
Lord is satified with this style of express
ing gratitude. Man can probably re-
count better those things for which
thanks are due when discussing good
dinner than when his appetites are un-
satisfied. Such being the case, all
should be provided with material to
make it the festal day of the year. The
rich should look after the poor, and the
healthy provide for the invalid, and
make it truly day of gladsome cheeri-
ness, and one of thanksgiving and JOY.
The rich should return thanks for their
wealth, the poor for the blessings of life
and health. There are few indeed who
have not something for which to render
praise-and takingit all in all, one has
about as much reason to be thankful as
another. With our limited vision we
cannot see the trovbles and Affections of
others, and imagine ourselves the most
stricken of mortals.
An AlI-WISe dispenser oNiuohIAy Sof
erns these things, and we should be
thankful that he directs them as he
does. Many things occur for which we
cannot see the wisdom, but if left to
run things ourselves, we would doubt
less cause much more commotion than
now exists. The man who has health
a well-flled coal house, and means tC
provide for the daily needs should re.
turn thanks with a glad heart. Peace
abounds, and charity prevails, and nc
one worthy of help or assistance can say
that he has nothing for which to bt
thankful for Let us render thanks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

A NEW idea embraced i'll Ely's Cream
Balm. Catarrh is cured by cleansing and
heading, not drying up. 1t is not liquid
OF snuff, but is easily applied into the
nostrils, Its effect is magical and a
thorough treatment will cure the worst
cases. Price soc.
With Ely'S Cream Balm child can be
treated without pain or dread and with
perfect safety. Try the remedy: it cures
catarrh, hay fever and colds in the head.
1t is easily applied into the nostrils and
gives relief with the first application
Price SOC. IL eliza
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

IT is not tariff revision" that the
Democrats in the coming Congress will
shout for, but tariff reform"
And everybody knows that 'tariff re-
form" in the Democratic mouth is only
another term for tariff smashing. For
tunately for the working masses of the
country both the majority in Congress
and the President in the White House
are Republicans this year.
The free trade newspapers throughout
the land are evidently suffering from a
dearth of ammunition. They are still
reiterating the same stale and ancient
calumnies regarding the effect of the
tariff on the fortunes of the workingmen
with which they were wearying their
readers more than a year ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

WooD, the man whe forged the sig
nature of Sherman. Mckinley, Campbell,
and others to the spurious ballot box
contract, has been arrested, and it is pos
sible that the names of the persons who
were back of this infamous campaign
forgery may be brought to light.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

Mr.. BOYLE, of the Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette, extracts little comfort
for Republicans out OF the elections re-
turns by showing that, taking the votes
on the heads of the tickets in 1888 and
1889, the Republican gain is considerably
the larger, in spite of the fact that this
year Governor Foraker ran far behind
his ticket. In 1888 the whole Demo
cratic ticket was elected, while this year
only one man on the ticket was success
full. Besides, the legislature this year
has much smaller Democratic majority
than that of 1888.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
An Engineer Instantly Killed.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Nov 25.-A dis
astrous wreck, caused by the collapse of
bridge, occurred last night near Ap-
lIngton, a small town about twenty-five
miles west of here, on the Illinois Cen
trail road. The train was a heavily
loaded freight, and was being drawn by
two engines. The first engine passed
over the bridge safely, but the second
went down, horribly crushing and in
stantly killing the engineer, Art. Dubois,
and his fireman, John Classy. The rest
of the train was badly wrecked.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

WILLIAM D. HowELLs says that "gen-
erically, the Thanksgiving story is cheer
fuller in its drama and simpler in its
persons than the Christmas story. Rarely
has it dealt with the supernatural, either
the apparition of ghosts or the interven-
ton of angels" Thanksgiving night is
the time for the apparitions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING.
Epps's Cocoa

"By n thorough knowledge of the natural laws
which goyt N the operations of digestion and nI-
triton, and by careful application of the ne
properties Of wellSelected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps ads
provided our breakfast tables with delicatey
favored beverage which maa save us many heavy
doctors bills. 1t is by the judicious use of such
ally built up until strong enough to resist every
tendency to disease. Hundreds OF subtitle mala-
dies are tloating around us ready to attack Mher-
eyer there is a weak point. We may escape many
n fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortinod
with pure blood and properly nourished frame; =
(liril Serrice Gdsette Made simple with boiling
water or milk. Sold only In half-pound tins, by
Groeers, labelled thus: JAMES EPPS CO.,
Homeopathic Chemists, London, England.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

ALL New York and Brooklyn was
started and excited on last Friday by the
fatal shooting of stephen L. Pettus' one
of the most prominent citizens of the
latter place, by Hannah L. Southworth,
woman whom he had wronged and
then discarded. The shooting took place
in Fulton Street, New York, five shots
being emptied into his body. The
woman was cool and determined and ex-
pressed satisfaction at the result of the
act
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
CHAMRERLAIN'S
Eve and Skin Ointment,

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
Il after all other treatment had failed
IS and so cent boxes for sale by
21y J. B. H0GE, Druggist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

A caucus of the Republican members
of Congress is called for Saturday night
to nominate officers for the next House
of Representatives. The contest for the
speakership appears to be between Reed
of Maine and Mckinley of Ohio, with
the chances about even.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
singular and rerrible Accident.

RICHMOND. Nov. ga little 5-year-
old son of w. w. Tally, of this city,
met with singular and terrible acci-
dent. While playing near his fathers
door, with sharp stick in his mouth,
the boy fell and drov the stick entirely
through his bowel, the point coming
through the back. The stick was re-
moved with great difficulty The wound
is very serious and may prove fatal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
ONE DOLLARAYEAR

In politics The Ohio State Journal is Republican,
and an earnest advocate of the principles of that
party. On all political questions there is no uncer
tainty about its utterances 1t is for Protection to
american Industry, for the equality Of all men be-
fore the ldlU for the right Of eUerg citizen to cast one
ballot and to have that ballot honestly counted. 1t
is for honesty and purity in all public affairs II is
not only for these things but is aggressvely and
uncomprOmisingly for them.
On these declarations and announcements The
Ohio State Journal asks the continued favor of its
One Hundred Thousand Readers, and will be glad
of their assistance to increase to the number to
twice that amount.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
A SENSIBLE MAN

would use Kemp's Balsam for the throat
and lungs. 1t is curing more cases of
coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, Group
and all throat and lung troubles than any
other medicine. The proprietor has au-
thorized any druggists to give you sam
pie bottle free to convince you of the merit
of this great remedy. Large bottles SOC
and 81. MA
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
An Aged Man Suicides.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26.--About Z o'clock
last evening, Louis Meyer, 80 years old,
a travelling salesman for the Meyer-Ban-
herman Saddlery company, of this city,
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head with a pistol, at his
home, No 81 South Compton avenue.
He leaves a wife and six children. Cause,
Door health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
A GREAT SURPRISE

is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
for the throat and lungs, the great guar,
anteed remeday. Would you believe that
it is sold on its merit, and that any drug.
gisst is authorised by the proprietor OF
this wonderful remedy to give you sam
pie bottle free? 1t never fails to cure
acute or chronic coughs. Large bottles
SOC and 81. At all druggists. IL -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
THE HOMLIEST MAN

In st. Clairsville, as well as the handsom-
est, and others are invited to call on any
druggist and get free trial bottle of
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs,
a remedy that is selling entirely upon its
merits and is guaranteed to relieve and
cure all chronic and abute coughs. asth-
ma, bronchitis and consumption. Large
bottles SOC and 81. 10 10-4t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

THE time required for the transmits
sion of mail between New York and
San Francisco has been shortened to
four days, twelve hours and forty-five
minutes by the new "flyer" that finished
its trip across the continent at San Fran
cisco one day last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28

Mr.. Lyngger-Yes, Miss Dorothy. your
father likes me. Said to me today that
| was young man of ''go."
Dorothy (demurely)-BIt--don't you
think papa is-in error9 1t is past eaeyen
now.-P Pittsburg Bulletin,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
Hark, the sound of many voices
Jubilaat in greatest song,
And full many heart rejOices

AS the chorus floats along:
Hail the Favorite Prescription
How the happy voices blend.
"WOnderful beyond description
WOman's best and truest friend.''
Well may it be called wOman's best
friend, since it does for her what no other
remedy has been able to do. 1t cures all
those delicate arrangements and weak
nesses peculiar to females. Cures them,
understand. Other preparations may af-
ford temporary relief, but DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription effects permanent
cure. 1t is guaranteed to do this, or the
money paid for it will be promptly refun-
ded. 1t is the great remedy of the age.
The worst Nasal Catarrh, no matter of
how long standing, is permanently cured
by DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-11-28
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