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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
A BOURBON CRY.

| New 1Ork IfeSS-
The national organization of Demo
cratic clubs issues document, in form
an explanation of the recent defeat OF
the party, which is in substance simply a
general shout of fraud" without a pre-
tense of specific allegation and rehash
of platitudes as old as the political flood.
The defeat, it says, was due to "Repub-
lican Misrepresentation and the effect of
enormous sums of money handled by the
most corrupt and efficient partisan organ
ization ever known in the country" Then
it goes on to once more refer to Jefferson
and declare for general principles of gov
ernment as firmly settled as are the Ten
Commandments, and touches the great
issue of the campaign in this gentle man.
ner: "The Democratic party will try to
bring about the necessary reduction of
the revenues and the necessary simplifca-
ton OF. the tariff without harm to the
business interests of the country and
without injury to any workingman." The
paper has for its crOwning bit the gro
teseque declaration that the Republican
party "lackS the moral power necessary
to continue success" and ends with some
talk about organizing for the next Presi-
Dental election.
The decided retreat from the ground
taken By President Cleveland in regard
to the tariff goes to show that some men,
bers of the party can learn by experience
and is welcome, but the maifeStO as a
whole is discouraging. 1t is discOuraging
to any one who likes to see healthy pOlit-
ical action in the country. Its tone is
plainly of that dead thing called bourbon
ism. 1t indicates retreat from any de-
cided position whatever as to the tariff
and promises nothing affirmative in any
way. 1t goes to show that the Democratic
party is headed toward its old position of
opposition to the Republican party, pure
and simple, with meaningless talk of gen.
eral political principles for its platform.
Rather than have the minority sense
lessly pulling backward upon all occa-
sionS, the country and the Republican
party would gain by something of posi-
tiveneSS and aggreSSiveneSS on it part
Even wrong move may bring good re-
suits, as the recent campaign showed.
Because in that the Democracy took de-
cided ground in favor of free trade a
tariff discussion came which gave the
people mass of information of great
value to them and one that cannot fail
to help materially in legislating for years
to come-and the Republicans won.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

IT was beautiful Christmas day here
but throughout the country there were
more disasters than usually fall upon one
day. A steamboat was burned on the
Mississippi River and thirty lives lost;
in Cincinnati there was a great fire that
burned over three acres of ground and
caused loss of 100000; near Seattle,
Washington Territory, coasting steam
er was burned, seven persons losing their
lives; in Marblehead, Mass, fire con-
sumed a large part of the town; in Can
ton and Marlboro, Mass, in Richmond
and Petersburg, Va, and in Petrolia,
Ont, there were disastrous fires. This
is remarkable record of casualties,
worthy of 4th of July.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
A STRANGE VICE.

THE USE OF STIMULANTS IN VARIOUS
FORMS BECOMING ALARMING.
New York Sun.
Of course, Jamaica ginger drunkards
are confined almost wholly to districts in
which the sale of the ordinary and less
vigorous alcoholic beverages is forbidden
In such country villages the apothecary
is sure to do thriving business, and often
is by far the most prosperous of the trad
ers, for in his store he has many COM
pounds sold as patent medicines of which
alcohol is the chief constituent. Besides
these, he keeps other stimulants, such as
opium, iii its various forms, and the hab-
itual use of this has become alarmingly
frequent in rural communities.
1t appears, then, that, although there
may not be single liquor saloon in a
place, the vice of intoxication and the
disease of inebriety may be frequent
among the ostenSibly teetotal inhabitants.
Country physicians could tell a startling
story about that matter, with the result
that it might be questioned very serious
ly whether grOgShOp or an apothecary
shop is the more dangerous to rural
community. Even in town the consump-
ton of tonics and nervines, phOsphates,
and preparations of coca has increased
vastly of late years. The soda fountain
of an apothecary is surrounded with bot
ties and advertisements of such prepara-
tions, whose use infiicts or provokes NOR
bid nervous conditions, and may establish
a terrible vice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

THE annual report of the Auditor OF
State, which is now being printed, con-
tains estimates for the several depart
ments of the State government. They
aggregate S3,463, 1856 80, exclusive of the
wants of the State Board of Pardons, the
Executive Department, the Northwestern
Hospital for the Insane, Girls Industrial
Home, Soldiers and Sailors Orphans
Home, and the prosecution of war claims
against the government. The aggregate
taxable valuation Of the State is 81, 732,-
O5S. .796.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
VAN BAKERS PLEA.

REMARKABLE ARGUMENT OF THE CON-
vICTED MURDERER.
STEUBENvILLE, o., Dec. 27-The
court room at Wellsburg was the scene
of an event rarely witnessed or heard of.
A year ago last May Mrs. Drucilla Nc
Wha and Mrs. Eliza Baker were found
brutally murdered in their home at Hol-
liday's Cove. Prof. Van Baker, son-in-
law of one and husband of the other,
was arrested and indicted for the crime.
His trial at New Cumberland in the Ju-
ly following attracted attention all over
the country and resulted in his convic-
ton of murder with the death penalty
A new trial was granted on account of
the misconduct of jurors, and change
of venue was taken to Wellsburg, where
the second trial took place last October,
and resulted in his conviction with life
Imprisonment. Yesterday and to-day
were occupied in hearing arguments
upon a motion to set aside the verdict.
AT the conclusion of argument this
afternoon upon the competency of one
Juror empanneled, without consulting
his counsel nor advising any one of his
purpose, the prisoner arose and asked
that he be allowed his common-law right
to speak in bis own defense. The court
was considerably surprised. but granted
the request, whereupon Baker drew
manuscript of fifty clOsely-written pages
hfcf yafo Il fIOr rH,ak
has been universally pronounced the
most logical and conclusive argument
yet made in his defense or in the case,
although the counsel engaged, including
John McSweeney, of Ohio; W. ID. Moore,
of Pittsburgh; Mr. Cook, of Steuben-
vile, and J. w. Hutchison, of Parkers-
burg, are among the most noted crimi-
nal lawyers of the country.
Baker is finely educated and his
prominence in educational matters only
added to the interest taken in the trials,
but no one believed him capable of the
production of to-day. His argument
was based upon the impossibility that
such crime could have been commit
ted within the time allowed by the cir
cumstantial theory of the prosecution.
He took up every link of the chain of
the strong circumstantial evidence of
his guilt, and in a peculiarly convincing
manner showed its weakness.
Baker spoke of himself entirely in the
third person, and to one unacquainted |
with him it would have been thought |
that he was the attorney and one of his
council the accused. At one place in |
the reading he displayed carefully pre-
pared chart of the scene of the crime, |
and illustrated his arguments by other
drawings. 1t was a remarkable paper
and shows that the prisoner, if guilty, is
one of the shrewdest murderers and one
of the most calculating criminals ever
put on trial.
AT the conclusion of Bakers appeal
Judge Jacobs made the curious admis-
sion from the bench that the plea of the
prisoner was very convincing, but he
could not be swayed by ingenious argu-
ment. He thereupon overruled the mo-
tion for a new trial, and sentenced Ba-
Her to the penitentiary for life. Upon
motion of counsel for the defense a sus-
pension of sentence was granted for 100
lays that the case might be carried to
he West Virginia Court of Appeals.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
ABOUT A GHOST.

Boston telegram, Dec. %.
The pranks of spOrtive youngsters rails
ed the liveliest kind of a rumpus in old
Roxbqry tonight. Some time before
midnight a skeleton was sent prancing
about an old tomb in the burying ground
in Washington street, which contains the
dust of revolutionary heroes. At last a
crowd numbering fully 500 blocked the
street, watching the antics OF the ghoStly
vision.
For long time believers in the super
natural thought they had found genu-
inc ghost, and there was much specula-
tion as to the cause of the unusual visi-
tation. Finally policeman Gum, who
carried a small-sized gun in one hand
and club in the other, boldly tackled
the skeleton, thereby gaining for himself
a reputation for courage and at the same
time exposing the ingenious trick which
had frightened so many people.
The skeleton was made of wood, COW
cred with phosphorus, and was suspend
ed from tree, SO that the swaying mo-
tion might be obtained. Strings were at
tached to the arms and legs, and at the
other ends of the strings were mischiev-
Gus boys, who skedaddled as soon as the
policeman invaded their improvised
spirit land. The crowd disappeared as
rapidly as it had collected, and the po-
liceman dragged the ghost to the police
station.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
FARM FOR RENT.

Containing 100 acres, situated miles
West of Bridgeport, near the National
Road, with good house, stable, etc. A
good chance for good tenant; will be
leased for one or more years. Possession
given any time after the first of the year.
For further particulars call on or address
r. +. CRIswELL, 30 Zane st.
1227-4t Wheeling, w. Va.
FOURTEEN prisoners escaped from the
jail at Chattanooga, Tenn, last week.
VERMONT still pays bounty on fox
eS.
NEW YORK Cry has 355 churches and
10000 saloons.
A SWISS has invented musical box
which introduces the human voice and
also the trill of birds.
TIE Supreme Court of New Hamp-
shire has decided that "a party owning
the bank of a river, owns to the middle
of the stream"
FARMERS in New Hampshire are this
season shipping their apples direct to
Liverpool, Eng, and are obtaining sat
isfactory prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
MONEY IN POLITICS.
Toronto (Canada) Mail.

Toronto (Canada) Mail
Were limit, propOrtiOned according
to the size of the constituency, set for
necessary expenses, and were the actual
accounts ordered to be published, with a
view to the unseating of the successful
candidate should he have exceeded the
limit, the result would be pretty gen
eral abandonment of corruption. But
were people forbidden to receive or give
contributions to election funds on pain
of Imprisonment, the reformation would
be something startling. 1t would reach
great statesmen, great contractors, and
great manufacturers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
AS THE YEARS GO BY.

Babes and their mothers lullaby;
Children at their daily plIy:
Maldens hearing their lover sigh;
Women brave in the world s way
Are of WhaS we see and hear, dear,
As the years go by?
Hear, dear,
AS the years go by.
How tende, is time, withal.
How kind TO the good and true,
So gentle TO me, withal,
SO gracious and sweet to you.
This is what We see and hear, dear,
As the years go by;
Hear, dear,
As the years go by.
Times finger marks wrinkles are,
Gray hairs its frOstS and decay.
A young heart has kept you far
From aye marks and frost away.
1t is what We see and hear, dear,
As the years 90 by;
Hear, dear,
As the years go by.
Time from your face stays sadness,
Leaving the bright sunshine in;
Kisses your eyes in gladness,
Leaving the sweet lOvelight in.
Oh, this do we see and hear, dear,
As the years go by;
Hear, dear,
As the years 90 by.
Sweet, let your birthdays come and go;
Put your hand and love in mime.
You are young for loving so;
/ live because | am thine.
All this do we see and know, dear,
AS the years go by;
Know dear,
AS the years go by.
Eugene Field
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

THE abuse some Southern papers are
bestowing upon the Protectionist Demo.
Gratis of Alabama who recently called up
on General Harrison, Is an indication how
deeply they feel the movement toward
Protection to American Industry now
operating in the manufacturing districts
of the South. All the papers do not abuse
them, however. The Richmond Wing
Democratic) says: Although efforts
are being made to dwarf the significance
of this movement, we believe it is destined
to grow and develope into imposing pro-
portions in the near future. There are a
great many practical business men in the
South deeply interested in its industrial
development, who are tired of partisan
politics, and like the gentlemen from Bir-
mingham, they care not by what name
an Administration is called provided it
will give peace and quietude to the coun-
try and promote and aid in the develop
ment of our natural resources"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

THE report that Mary Anderson de-
clines to be bridesmaid at her brothers
wedding because she fears stage fright
would attack her in church, may afford
an explanation of her aversion to mar
riage. If stage fright threatens her as a
bridesmaid, how much greater would her
danger be as bride?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
A FAMILY GATHERING.

Have you father? Have you moth
er? Have you son or daughter, sister OF
brother who has not yet taken Kemp's
Balsam for the throat and lungs, the
guaranteed remedy for the cure of coughs,
colds, asthma Group, and all throat and
lung troubles ? If so, why when sam
pie bottle of gladly given to you free by
any druggist and the large size cost only
SOC and 81. q
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
A WORD ABOUT CALIFORNIA.

The western railroads have recognized
the Importance of California travel by
placing fast and improved trains in ser
vice and endeavoring in every way TO re-
move the tedium of the long journey. II
you contemplate a trip to the Pacific
slope this winter it viii be well for you
to communicate with the nearest pasSen-
ger or ticket agent of the Pennsylvania
Lines, who will give you the fullest in
formation about all the roads and sell
You tickets at lowest rates via any route
you may choose. u
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

For several weeks the relations be-
tween Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor and
His Excellency the Governor have been
of very strained nature. Last Thurs
day, in accordance with a request from
the latter, General Grosvenor resigned
his place as a Trustee of the Ohio Sol
diers' and Sailors Orphans Home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
FT.FCTRIC RITTERS

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton; all who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. \ purer
medicine does not exist, and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys; will remove pimples, boils,
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood; will drive malarial fevers
For cure of headache, constipation and
indigestion try Electric Bitters; entire
satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Price 50cts and 81 per bottle at Pat
tersons' drug store. .
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

YOUNG Mr.. Harrison explains that he
went behind the scenes at a New York
spectacular show only "to witness the
mechanical workings of the play" The
mechanism of the human frame is a very
wonderful and interesting study, and Mr..
Harrison's excuse must be accepted as a
valid one-in default of better.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
1889.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Magazine is the most useful, entertain
ing, and beautiful periodical in the world. Among
the attractions for 1889 will be new noyel-an
American story, entitled Jupiter LightS-by Con-
stance +. WOOlSOn; Illustrations of Shakespeare s
Comedies by Z. A. Abbey; a series of articles on
Russia, Illustrated by T. de Thulstrup; papers on
the Dominion OF Canada and characteristic serial
Studies,'' by Bjornstjerne BjOrnsOn, illustrated ;
"CommoduS, a historical play by the author of
Editorial Departments are conducted by George
William Curtis, William Dean HOwells, and Charles
Dudley Warner
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
Established in 1913.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CIURCH-Rev. r. Alex
ander, pastor. Public worship every sabbath
hmorping and evening; Sabbath school $50 a. IN.
0sslg peoples society of Christian endeavor, Mon
day evenings; general prayer meeting, "Wednesday
syening- Strangers welcome TO ali services
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rey
~ HOlngshead, pastor. Sabbath preaching; II
> m; p. IN; young peoples meeting Monda!
evenings; general prayer meeting. Thursday eve
rings; mems meeting, Friday evenings; sabbath
school 2:30 pm. Strangers cordially invited 10 al
eTvieeS.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev
Aa1lnas B2lph, pastor Sabbath school, 10 a. m
AlDnc worship, II a. m; weekly prayer meeting
Hrlday p. m: monthly prayer meeting, last Satur-
aay OF each month, p m; woman'S missionary
sl;iety, last Saturday Of each month, p; IN. dis
trict prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, 2 p. m
young wOmens prayer meeting, second SATURDAY
each month at the parsonage, p. IN.
AFRICANM. E. CHURCH-Rev.J.M. J. NJ. Wilkes,
pastor. Sunday service, 10: 80 a. m; p. m; Sab
Dath school, 2:30 p m weekly prayer meeting,
Thursday evenings. Strangers welcome.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

TIE wheat market has taken another
drop, which will compel the poor Mime
apolis millers to attempt another COM
bine, in order to keep themselves from
starving.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
Mr.. EDISON saws he is busy experiment.

Mr.. EDISON says he is busy experiment
ing on process to get electricity directly
from coal, thus doing away with boilers
and steam engines as Intermediates. If
he accomplishes this he will have made
the most remarkable invention in history.
The great obstacles to the application of
electricity to mechanical purposes have
been the loss of power in transmission
and the heavy expense attending it. Both
of these impediments to the universal use
of electricity would be removed by the
means Edison is after. The results would
be beyond calculation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

FIRE, originating from a natural gas
jet in W. A. Scott's drug and jewelry
store at New Cumberland, w. Va, de-
stroyed the building, ProsSer's jewelry
store, a barber shop, four dwellings, a
carpenter shop, two stables and an ice
house. Loss $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

TIE first train passed over the new
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Bridge
at Cincinnati on Christmas Day. This
structure cost about S5,000,OOO (incud-
ing the real estate). As many as two
two thousand men were employed at a
time on the construction, which has been
pushed night and day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
IS CONSUMPTIoN INCURABLE?

Read the following: c. II. Morris, New
ark. says, "Was down with abscess OF
tungs, and friends and physicians pro
nouneed me an incurable consnmptive;
began taking DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption; am now on my thiry
bottle. and able to oversee the work on
nv farm. 1t is the finest medicine ever
made" Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio,
saws: "IIad it not been for DIR, Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would have
died of lung trouble; was given up by
doctors. am now in best of health" Try
it. Sample bottle free at Patterson y
Sons drug store. .
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
Brltltnttt Chronicle.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1889.

WE are anxious to materially enlarge
the circulation of THE CHRONICLE dur
ing the year upon which we have just
entered. 1t will be more essentially a
local paper than heretofore, and thus we
hope to make it more than ever before a
useful and valuable visitor in the homes
of all people in any measure interested
in Belmont county affairs, wherever they
may reside.
Our facilities are unsurpassed, and if
our friends everywhere will cooperate in
the movement, we promise them greatly
improved newspaper. Belmont is the
foremost county in this part of Ohio in
population, wealth, its Republican vote,
and all other essentials of a great county;
but in this respect is behind neighboring
counties. This should be so no longer,
and shall not be if our friends will per-
form their part of what is needed to lift
it to the level it ought to occupy.
Republicans are especially interested
in this matter If THE CHRONICLE could
go into every Republican family of the
county week after week throughout the
years, how political campaigns would be
simplifed, and work and money savedl
Friends, everywhere! let us see what
can be done.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

THE civilized world is somewhat anx-
iously, but still hopefully, waiting for
Henry NJ. Stanley to emerge and author
itatively deny that he is dead.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. IS, F. "a. M.-Meets
every Wednesday night on or before fIIll moon
j. b MEYER See'y F. d. BAILEY, W. VI.
ST CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER No. II, Royal
Arch Mdsons.-Stated cOnvocatiOns first Friday OF
each month. -
-lal6-s6. MEYER, Rec. F. ID. BAILEY, H. H.
BELMONT COUNCIL. No 81, r. d S. NJ
Meets second Tuesday Of each month.
j. b. MEYER, Sec'y. J. B. RYAN, I. l. NJ
HOPE COMMANDER, No. 26, K. T.-Stated
cOnclaves, first Tuesday Of each month.
j. 3. MEYER, See'y j. B. RYAN, T. e.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

THE st. Louis Globe Democrat predicts
that Missouri will cast its vote for the
Republican Electors four years hence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

A HAPPY and prosperous New Year to
all the readers of THE CHRoNICLEl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03

THERE were 6,430 miles of railway
constructed in the United States during
last year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-03
A NORTHWEST WINTER RESORT.

New York Sun.
Certain Minnesota papers have been
on linen duster excursion, thereby try
ing to persuade the world that the North
west, which is usually running an ice
palace at this season, is land of sum-
mer and bower of bloom. A Minnesota
man may have to shiver little bit, but
the pleasure of wearing duster is some
thing he can't resist. The mere fact that
the dust is powdered snow does mt inter-
fere with his large and peculiar idea of
enjoyment. Give him a linen duster and
his heart says with joy.