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Pennsylvania Stogies.

Their origin is worth recording, 1t
appears that in the old days the drivers
of the Conestoga wagons, so common
years ago on our national pike, used to
buy very cheap cigars. To meet this
demand a small cigar manufacturer In
Washington, Pa, whose name is lost to
fame, started in to make a cheap troll
up" for them at four for a cent. These
became very popular with the drivers
and were at first called Conestoga cigars,
since, by usage, corrupted into ''stogies"
and ''tobies." 1t is now estimated that
Pennsylvania and West Virginia pro-
duce about 2OO,OOO,OOO stogies yearly,
probably all for home consumption
New York Telegram.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

A st. Louis civil engineer says the
rails on the st. Louis bridge were never
stationary, but constantly crept to the
east; that is, in the direction of the
heaviest travel. The rate of progress,
he said, was about 260 feet in the year,
Or would be if the rails were permitted
to creep as they pleased, which, of course,
they are not permitted to do.
1t reminded him of hill in southwest
Missouri, over which a turnpike road
was constructed, and, do what they
would, tie people could not keep the
road up and down the sides of that hill
in good condition. The stones would
creep to the bottom, and in six months
the road, would be as bad as ever. They
finally had to take up the gravel and
macadam and replace them with good
sized blocks of rough stone.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
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King Alfonso.s Democratic WAYS.

Whenever the king sees grandee OF
gentleman whom he knows he calls them
by their Christian names, or their sur
names without their title, custom al
ways reproved by his governess. "Eh!
Xiquenal' exclaimed the king one day,
as the ex-ininister passed. The govern
ess, who knew that the counts father
was dead, and that the son had inherit
ed the title, observed, ''Sire, permit Inc
to remind your majesty that the person
whom you do the honor to address is the
Duke of Bivona." The king burst out
laughing and exclaimed: 'EThe Duke of
Bivonai This is nice! But know that
it is Xiquena! Are you not Xiquena?" he
added, addressing the count. Yes,
sire y do you see,7 the little king went
on; "this woman has a mania for giving
people new names. Doesn't she pretend
that Juanito" ian officer of the royal
guard much loved by the king) sis the
Marquis of Soto Mayor Indeed, sire,
he is; and you will permit me to remind
your majesty that he should be so ad-
dressed" replied the governess. Don't
be stupid" was the monarch's answer:
''this is Junanito, and the other is
Xiquena. ."-Corriere de Napole.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20
Diseases of Childhood,

Perhaps the most important physio-
logical period in childhood is when the
first set of teeth is erupting. DR.. Ar
buthnot has calculated that one child in
ten has its life destroyed in consequence
of diseases which have their origin at
this time. Professor Camper states that
cut of $3.50 infants admitted to found
ling hospitals only 6S4 were alive at the
end of the fifth year. Thus it is evident
that children should be carefully cared
for, and believe that besides those who
die from diseases readily traceable to ir-
ritatiOn during the eruption of the tenn
porary teeth number are the victims
of diseases superinduced by general neg
lect of the mouth, and the consequent
tooth decay and improper mastication of
food.-Cor. New York Herald.
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An ARAR MORY RAlD.
A Cruel Attack of One Tribe Upon An
other in the WiIds of Africa.

A Cruel Attack of One Tribe Upon An
other in the wilds of Africa.
Soon after Tippo Tbs occupation of
Stanley Falls in 1879 rumors reached
Yabuh and the neighboring villages of
oppression and persecution by the Many
ena. Chiefs met together to inquire of
each other the reason of this invasion.
Less than three years after Stanley's
fight with the Basoko at the mouth Of
the Aruwimi, the Manyema mercenaries
of the Arabs attacked and destroyed sew
eral villages higher up the same river,
having travelled overland from the Congo
through the dense forests below Stanley
Falls; and descending the Aruwimi river
in canoes they laid waste all the villages
by the way, capturing men and women,
and imposing fines Of ivory for their re-
demption upon those of the natives who
were fortunate enough TO escape TO the
woods.
Although every precaution was taken
by the people of Yabuli to guard against
surprise, they instinctively felt impend-
ing evil and a gloom settled over the
village affecting young and old alike
They all appeared to realize their iso-
lated position, escape being impossible
as their neighbors were at enmity with
them and with each other, and the poor
wretches lived in condition of fear
bordering upon panic.
At last the evil day arrived. Early
one morning, just before daybreak, they
were suddenly startled by the loud re-
ports of the Manyema guns. The forest
around the village appeared alive with
armed men, who rushed among their
dwellings from all sides, firing reckless
", sometimes in the air, into the doors
of the huts, and at the panic stricken
savages, who rushed toward the woods
for shelter. A few of the Drawer natives
stood their ground and hurled spears
and knives at their assailants, but one
by one they dropped, shot by their bru-
tai enemy.
After firing their muzzle loading mus
kets many of the Manyema rushed upon
the natives and dubbed them with the
butt end of their guns The women en-
numbered with their children, whom
they were bravely trying to carry off to
the shelter of the woods, were soon over
taken by the Manyema, who roughly
threw them to the ground and bound
their arms and legs. Nearly two-thirds
of the women and children were capt
ured, including the favorite wife or
Ioko; but many of the men and few
women managed to escape to the woods.
Herbert Ward in Scribner's.
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Climate of Southern California.

Winter as we understand it east of the
Rockies does not exist. l scarcely know
how to divide the seasons. There are
at most but three. Spring may be said
to begin with December and end IN
April; summer, with May (whose days.
however, are often cooler than those of
january and end with September; while
October and November are a mild au-
tumn, when nature takes partial rest,
and the leaves of the deciduous trees
are gone. But how shall we classify a
climate in which the strawberry none
yet in my experience equal to the east
ern berry, may be eaten in every month
of the year, and ripe figs may be picked
from July to March?
What shall say of frost ian affair
of only an hour just before sunrise)
which is hardly anywhere severe enough
to disturb the delicate heliotrope, and
even in the deepest valleys where it may
chill the orange will respect the bloom
of that fruit on contiguous ground fifty
or hundred feet higher?-Charles Dud-
lev Warner in Harper's.
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ON ThE Road.

The fields are ali sweet with hay,
The brakes are all blthe with soog,
On the hedges rose garlAnds sway,
Cunvolvuhls clusters thrOnE,
As shoeless and tattersd, and grimy, ami gray,
he shufies along.
A skylark sings high above
A thrush from yun hanging bolgh,
Far away in the wood a dove;
But he passes with scoEling brow
Their melodies once he was wont to love,
He hates them now.
Hates all; save the sheltering night
When under q bank he creeps,
And SquAlor is out of sight
And Hunger its distance keeps,
And unmocked by the birds and the meadow:
bright,
His misery sleeps
-Nayr Work Trihune
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prsss the Rutton and Ge. Mustard.

Press the Button ana Ues hustaru.
Everybody. no doubt, has long thought
that there was still great deal to be
desired in the matter of cruetstands-
pepper bottles with brassy tops that
come off when you turn them upside
down. and shower pepper in shoals upon
your underdone mutton; vinegar bottles
minus the vinegar; another bottle with
a thick sedilnenty something inside
which you are informed is "Worsted
sauce" and a mustard pot. At last,
however, invention has stepped in and
patents have been gone for, and there is
a real new thing called the patent auto
matte mustard pot. 1t is very inge-
nious contrivance and is made in an
electroplate or nickel silver case. 1t has
a sliding piston, which you press, and
then the mustard comes out, just as
much as you desire, and keeps fresh and
nice for quite while-New York Jour
nal
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Her Regard for Propriety.

A gentleman on cycling tour staid
a night at prim old lady's cottage, the
inns being full. He was very deaf, and
took care to impress the fact on his host
ess, with instructions that some one
must enter his room to wake him at q
particular time in the morning. Wax.
ing of himself some time later he found
that the old lady, with creditable regard
for propriety, had slipped under his dool
note inscribed:
"Sir, it is half-past 7r-London Tit
Ritc
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Eard Lines.

Aspirant-What must 1 do to succeed
in literature?
Great Writer-Make name for your
self.
Aspirant-But how can make name
for myself?
Great Writer-By succeeding.
sey's Weekly.
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Gave Himself Away.

Uncle Swell, Maurice, you're a
reg'lar hunter, amt yer? brought up all
your togs, too. What do you expect to
shoot?
Maurice-Oh, thought I'd try the
quail this morning.
Uncle Si-You can't do nothin' with
out dog.
Maurice-By Gawge, that's so. Err
er-can't take Fido?-Puck.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20
GRAINS OF GOLD.


Losers are not always in the wrong.
The only way to have friend is to be
one.
There is not moment without some
duty.
He who talks sows, he who listens
reaps.
A gilded roof cannot prevent sleep
less night.
Every utterance creates some kind OF
an impression.
Every step of life shows how much eau,
tion is required.
Calumny is like coal; if it does moi
burn, it will soil.
1t is good to rub and polish our brain
against that of others.
One of the greatest pleasures of
woman is to cause regret.
Our acts make or mar US; we are the
children of our own deeds.
To desire money for its own sake, and
in order to hoard it up, is avarice.
The victory of success is half won
when one gains the habit OF work.
He who does not engage in the quar-
rels of Others will have few of his own.
Nothing except what flows from the
heart can render even external manners
pleasing.
1t is 3 great misfortune not to have
mind enough to talk well, nor judgment
enough to be silent.
The best characters have mixture OF
inirmities, and the worst have some
times redeeming virtues.
Love is of all the passions the strong,
est. for it attacks simultaneously the
head, the heart, and the senses.
Diamonds are only found in the dark
ness of the earth; and truths are only
found in the depths of thought.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

The greatest measure of variability in
the matter of Topped ears is to be found
among dogs. Spaniels, settlers, pointers,
bloodhounds, beagles and foxhounds all
have long, pendulous ears; bulldogs, ter
riers, collies and greyhounds droop only
the tips of their ears; the spitz has erect
ears, while mastiffs and many other
breeds have short, pendulous or semi
pendulous ears.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20
Wonders of Science.

Lady-Do you take instantaneous pho
tographs?
Photographer-Yes madam; l can
photograph humming bird ON the
wing or a swallow in its flight.
LADY, want my baby's picture
taken.
Photographer-Yes, madam. Get the
little fellow ready, and will prepare
the chloroform.-New York Weekly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

The elephant probably came of an an
cestral stock that had erect ears, but for
ages past there has been no creature
powerful enough to cause it alarm, and
for want of exercise the muscles which
move the ear have lost tone and wasted
away, leaving the ear to lop or hang
pendulous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

To end the long dispute which has
been waged with reference to the right
designation of the metal which is now
assuming such Importance, it is urged
that the largest producers in the world
favor the form aluminium, which also
has the advantage of greater brevity,
and that therefore foreign scientific
journals and scintifc men should fol-
low the example Of American journals
and call it once for all sluminum.-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

The scholar is always ready to pick up
thought, and born man Of business
is ever on the lookout for trade.
A good natured coachman overlook a
tired looking peddler, and offered him a
lift to the next town. At the end of the
ride the peddler, by way of emphasizing
his thanks, offered the coachman the
pick of his wares, but the proffer was de-
clined.
''Well, then,' insisted the enterprising
pack carrier, ''if you won't take a pres
ent don't you want to buy something's
ExchaDpa
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The Product of the silkworm

The thread of the silkworm is so small
that an average of forty-two of them are
twisted together to form a thread of
common sewing silk; that of the spider
is many diameters smaller, Two
drains of spider web by weight would,
if stretched into a straight line, reach
from London, England, to Edinburgh,
Scotland, distance of over 400 miles,
ST, Louis Republic.
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Simple Safeguards on Electric Railway,

Simple Safeguards on Electric Railways
NJ. G. Sullivan suggests in The Elec-
trical Engineer that very wise and sim.
pie precaution will be the supplying tc
each car operated by electricity of g
pair of rubber gloves, insulated pliers
and nippers, and suitable inscriptions tc
indicate their use. These may possibly
be the means of preventing delay and
inconvenience, and of obviating serious
results in case of accidents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20
Catching Rats with a Decor

A mechanical decoy rat has reached
the patent Office. 1t is made to resemble
rat with piece of cheese stuck on a
little spear, which projects just beyond
its nose. When real rat nibbles the
cheese the spear darts forward about six
inches and the animal is impaled.
don Tit-Bits.
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Posted.

jenkins trying to be sociaD-Is this
Farmer Jones?
Farmer Smith-No, stree, it amt
Farmer Jones; it's Farmer Smith. An
I'll just tell yer, young feller, that I'm
posted on that bunco game, an yer can't
play it on me! So you an yer friend
yander d better git.-Harper's Bazaar.
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Mole. Remove Hence.

To remove moles get five cents worth
of muriatic acid, and three times day
touch the mole with toothpick dipped
into the acid 1t will come off in about
week leaving red spot on the face.
Let that spot alone and it will heal
New York JOURNAL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

Senator Evarts is sometimes known to
work constantly at his desk for ten or
twelve hours. During the preparation
of the Judiciary bill, at the last session
of congress, he sometimes sat in his chair
writing and debating from s in the
morning till in the evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20
Wit Their Stock in Trade.

How many drummers owe their sue
cess to ready wit! How many more
could tell of failures, if they would,
traceable- to the lack at an opportune
moment of but a pinch of Attic salt.
No one appreciates the force of these
questions better than the old traveller
who gave me this choice morsel the
other day. He had tried in vain to per-
suade storekeeper to ''look him
through" and concluded with, 81 am
positive you cannot do better with any
man. Our house is the Oldest, largest
and cheapest in the line"
Storekeeper-I hear that same story
every day. Every drummer that comes
here claims the same thing.
Traveler-There, that shows you how
they all impose on people and initiate
our methods.
During the laugh that followed the
grip was opened and the owners good
humor was rewarded with an order
jewelers. Weekly.
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A Suggestive Biotter.

P. L. A. Wright-A silver blotter
back representing a shoe sole is on the
market.
Mrs. Wright-Whon buy such thing
as that?
P. L. A. Wright-The friends Of thou
sands of downtroaden writer's IN this
country. Weekly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

Brussels carpet Is not made IN Brus-
sek at all" said J. Il. de Ia Rive, of
Brussels. Nor is French glass made in
France. FreAch plase glass, or what Is
known to the American trade as French
glass, Is al Of Belgian make. In Cana
da they call it German glass. Isuppose
these names are given because tbs car
pets were handled by dealers in Brussels.
and the glass was first introduced in this
country by French houses and In Canada
by Germans. Chicago Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

The all linen shirt is one of the luxu-
ries of luxuries. The man that has
once experienced the ''feel' of fine all
linen shirt will economic in every other
direction in order that he may continue
tlts special fad
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

Directly one enters room there is q
sense either of cheer or the reverse.
After leaving the apartment one may
not be able to tell how it was furnished.
but every one knows the effect pro
dncad
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Making tho Fog Less Dangerous.

A machine for automatically blowing
fog whistle has just been patented. A
vessel equipped with the machine may
travel at any rate of speed and continue
to blow one or three blasts of the whistle
per minute while proceeding through a
fog. Many steamers use it-on the lakes.
for instance.-New York Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

A Grace street correspondent lodges a
moved complaint He says: 1t has got
ten to be the habit of people, whenever
they see a young lady and gentleman
prum@ading Grace street, to arege that
they are engaged. This is very embar-
RAISING to young ladies' who reside upon
that street, as they have delicacy in al
lowing gentlemen to escort them home. :"
Richmond State.
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Ambltion Teanprred uith Prudence.

Despainng Father-Ay bog, you will
never succeed without effort. Don't you
care to reach the top Of the LADDER
Son and Heir-Yes, SIR. But then the
position has-er-its disadvantages, don't
you know. The tumble Is more severe
-Pittsburg Bulletin
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This Couldn't Have Happened Last Year.
Mrs. Bingo-I wonder what makes me
feel 80 uncomfortable?
Mr.. Bingo-Judgfng by the fruitless
search l made in the bureau drawer this
morning, 1 should say you had on one of
my shirts. ts.-Clothier and Furnisher.
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DITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI AND
l. ST. LOUIS RAILWAY.
PANHANDLE ROUTE.
Time Card in Effect June IS. 1890.

fDdIly, tXCtpU 'DdIIy.
At Pittsburgh connections are made in Union
Station with thrOugh.trains on the Pennsylvania
Railroad for Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia
and New York, on which are run. Pullman Dining,
Sleeping and ParlOr Cars.
AtChicagO and st. Louis connections are made
in Union Station with prominent railroads for all
points in the West, Northwest and Southwest.
For further information call on or address near
est ticket agent. E. A. FORD,
JOS WOOD, Gen. Pass. Agent,
General Manager. Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Wife-You look worried; harried, in
fact
Husband-Well, I've not been har-
rowed exactly, but I've been shaved by
q poor barber.-Good News.
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TEMPERANCE and labor are the two
best physicians of man; labor sharpens
the appetite, temperance prevents him
from indulging to excess.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

EAsINEss of disposition conciliates
bad and good alike; it draws affections
to it, and relaXeS enmities.
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Overlooked in the Excitement

He ION raft in mid-ocean)-T There,
dear, taste this orange marmalade, and
while l scan the horizon wrap my great
coat around you.
She-How great! how noble! how self
sacrifcingl But, darling, are you sure
you will not be too cold?
He-You forget, Maud, that have on
my Ascot tie.-Clothier and Furnisher
Parents, in choosing an employment
for their children or giving them advice
upon the subject, should study their
temperaments and inherited tendencies.
Children of consumptive parents should
seldom engage in sedentary occupations.
Those who have inherited weak hearts
should not engage in work involving
much severe strain.
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CHOICE EXCERPTS.

WHO is rich? He who is contented
with his lot Who is happy? He who
loves everybody.
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IT is not so much the length or the
variety of our opportunities as the way
in which we use them that will decide
how much they will benefit US.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

Critic Consistency is jewel
Authorizes, but 1 am too poor to
have jewels,-Harper's Bazaar
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To man with a disposition bent to
ward melancholy the choicest of earthl!
blessings cannot bring happiness. Owe
the contented mind fate has no powe
for harm.
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The Baltimore Tin-plate Company,
incorporated in Illinois, has purchased
1000 acres of land at Park Ridge, ILL.,,
and will erect large factory for the
making of tin plates and tin utensils.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

If evil doing were the matter of sin
cere concern to every heart that it ought
to be, no mere pity for pain would inter
fere with the just measures taken to pre-
vent its recurrence.
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A Hint at Twelve p. m.
Maud-Do you feed the cold?

OIC1IIs- -1NO, why UU you dSh!
Maud-Oh, don't know. was just
wondering whether you do or not, as it
is very cold outside. -Munsey's Weekly.
AT his season of the year people can
not be too careful about keeping their
bowels regular Bilious and malarial
diseases are brought on by allowing the
bowels to become torpid. An occasional
dose of st. Patricks Pills is all that would
be required and might prevent serious
sickness. For sale by J. B. Hoge, Drug
gist. 1912 4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-11-20

A PROPER amount of confidence, and
words of encouragement and advice,an
giving him to understand that he is
trusted in many ways, help to make a
man of boy long before he is man
in either stature or years.