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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29
STILL MISUNDERSTANDING BLAINE.

STILL MISUNDERSTANDING BLAINE.
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
Before Mr. Blaine's recent letter was
written, complaining of the misrepre-
Sentation of the Democratic press of his
letter to Senator Frye, the Commercial
Gazette has repeatedly explained that it
was not only unfair but manifestly un-
just to represent Mr.. Blaine as opposed
to the Mckinley tariff act. His last
letter put the subject beyond controversy
or cavil so far as honorable and fair
minded men are concerned. When he
wrote to Senator Frye that "there is not
section or a line in the entire hill that
will open market for another bushel
of wheat or another pound of pork" the
reciprocity amendment had not been
made part of the bill. This declaration
was not at all inconsistent with Mr.
Blaine's recent explanation that he be-
lieved the Mckinley bill as it passed the
House a just measure and "in accord
ance with the wise policy of protection -
In other words, he complained of the bill
mainly because it did not include reci-
procity, and that having been included
he has been able ever since to give the
measure his hearty support.
To show how some of the free trade
editors dispose of Mr. Blaine's very clear
and logical explanation of his attitude
toward the Mckinley bill, we cite the
following from the st. Louis Republic:
''Mr. Blaine has been many times
quoted as saying that the entire bill
(meaning the Mckinley bilD will not
open a market for another bushel of
wheat or another barrel of pork. He
now complains that he has been mis-
quoted. He says that what he actually
wrote to Senator Frye was that the en-
tire bill will not open the market for
another bushel of wheat or another
pound of pork. Democrats will please
note the correction"
This was written in compliance with
the motto: "a lie well stuck to is as
good as the truth" The misrepresenta-
tion complained of will be persisted in,
no doubt, by many of the Democratic
newspapers throughout Ohio and else
where, and every free trade stumper will
keep cramming the lie down the public
throat so long as they imagine they can
score point or make a vote by it. They
care nothing for truth or fairness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29
HIS ARGUMENT.

In reviewing the Ohio campaign the
New York Tribune, touching upon
Campbell's crooked argument, if even
argument it can be called, at Ada, OBJ
serves: sin contrast with such dishon-
est reasoning the speech of Major Nc
Kinley was singularly freshing. 1t
was earnest, truthful and manly. 1t
met, without reserve or equivocation,
the main question, whether the protec-
tive system conduces to general pros
perity. 1t dealt unsparingly with Gov.
Campbell's effort to make it appear that
consumers always pay the duty because
some instances can be picked out in
which they do. Other and far more nu-
merous instances can be given, as Mr.
Mckinley shows, in which the consum-
er evidently pays no part of the duty.
Whether the people of Ohio elect as
their Governor so cheap trickster with
figures as Governor Campbell is a mat
ter which mainly concerns themselves.
But the whole country would be pleased
to learn that in great central State
in discussion is not reward
ed"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

To OVERCOME the marks of age, all
who have gray boards should use Buck
ingham's Dye for the Whiskers, the best
and cleanest dye made for coloring
brown OF black.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

" medical treatment should send
Preferredl, which will receive a
tIen analysis will be gwen
} trifilng with them month 3fteI
ately. Delays are dangerous
neglected or unSkil.fully treated.
led by mail or express, but where
No risks incurred
:. o. D. TO any part Of U. S. LiSS
10 W. GAY ST.. Columbus. o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

DISEASES OF lI0MEa.-We have a special de-
partment, thorou :hly organized, and devoted ex-
clusIyely to the eatment OF diseases Of women
Every consu ting our specialists, whether by
letter in persoI, Is given the most careful and
considerate attention Important cases land We get
few which have not bsiled the skill Of all the
home physicians) have the benefit Of fun council
of skilled specis lists. In treatment Of diseases
peculiar TO femal :, success has been marked,
over othirds CT our patients being ladies, old.
young married, ngle, rich and poor Our method
IS entirely free ON Objectionable features of the
general practition.r, namely, Local treatment.
We seldom find Il necessary. We prepare rene
dies, constitution and local. the case demands,
and instruct ladie how TO treat themselves
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templatlng maria ye, aware of physical weakness.
loss of procreativ powers. impot-ncy or any other
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PRIVATE Disc iSES.-Blood Poison. Nenereal
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Sexual Power, " eak1ess of Sexual Organs, Want
of Desire Male Female, whether from impru-
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years. or any that deoiitstes the sexual func-
tions, speedily an permanently cured. Consult1-
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guaranteed. Me cines sent free from observation
to all parts of the United States.
EPil EPSY, OR FiTS-PosltIvely cured by new
and never-failng method. Testimonials furnished
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

The UsiNE.-F ach person applying
urine THAT pas. ed first in the mornln
iical examination, and il requested WI
IN by unlearned pretenders, who ke,
furious COMPOUND $, should apply immsd
Perfected in old :ases which have beer
No experiments ur failures. Parties tire.
is preferred. Crrable cases guaranteed
ondence confiden iaL Treatment sent
with postage, Or. FRANCE, Nos. 80 and
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

ENGLAND's LOSS Is OUR GAIN.
Pittsburgh Dispatch
The wages of iron and steel workers
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

ALEXANDER's army knew no defeat.
The same is true of DIR. Fenner's Golden
Relief; it is warranted to relieve tooth
ache, headache, neuralgia, or any other
pain in 2 to 8 minutes; also bruises, burns,
wounds, wire-cuts, swellings, bites, sum
mer complaints, collie, (also in horses)
diarrhna, dysentery and hux.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29
ELECTRIC 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 p Use. y purer
medicine does not eX st I'd 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 from
the systom and prevent as well as cure all
malarial fevers. For cure of headache,
constipation and indigestion try Electric
Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price soc and 81
per bottle, at Pattersons' drug store.
THE Prussian government has ordered
that royal forest timber be sold cheap to
the poor for fuel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

QlD
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY, JR.,
of Stark.
Lieutenant Governor,
ANDREW L. HARRIS,
of Preble.
Auditor Of State,
EDWARD W. POE,
of Wood.
Treasurer,
WILLIAM T. COPE
of CuyahOga,
Attorney General,
JOHN X. RICHARDS,
of Lawrence.
Judge Of Supreme Court,
MARSHALL J. WILLIAMS.
of Fayette.
Member Board of Public Works,
CHARLES f. GROCE-
of Piekaway.
School Commissioner,
OSCAR It. C0RS0N.
of Guernsey.
Food and Dairy Commissioner,
F. B. MCNEAL.
of Miami.
SENATORIAL TICKET.
For State Senators,
J. W. NICHOLS,
of Belmont.
CHAS. n. SNYDER,
of COlumbiana.
COUNTY TICKET,
For Representative.
J. C. HEINLEIN,
of PeaSe.
Treasurer.
F. B. ARCHER,
of Pultney.
Commissioner,
SILAS BAILEY,
of Goshen.
Surveyor,
JOHN A BOND,
of Union.
Infirmary Director,
VIM. LODGE,
of Richland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

CoTTON having beautiful red color
is being grown in some parts of Georgia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-29

For State Senators,
J. W. NICHOLS,
of Belmont.
CHAS. n. SNYDER,
of COiumbiana.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
Looney Creek Sunday school.

LcoxkY CREEK, April 1.-The Rev. Mr.
!. Emery, from Knoxville. visited this
place last Sunday, April T., and remained
until Monday morning. Sunday ct III
a. ~, he held service and preached pow
criu! sermon. At 3 p. m, we held Sun
dav school. Mr. Emery distributed several
books and cards free TO all that were
present. AT p. m. he preached another
sermon, and at the close of the meeting
he urged all that were present to be faith
full TO the Sunday school.
Mr.. Simmons, from Big Stone Gap, is TO
be here next Sunday. We should like to
see some Of YOU come up from the city to
help the cause little. Christian workers
can find good field to work in this sec
ton of the country among the natives and
ut the camps.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
4 DANGEROUS DOCUMENT,
Tho kentucky constitutional Convention
Cfoses. a Six Months Session after
am Expenditure OF 100000.
THE WORK OF DEMAGocuEs.

LOUISVILLE, April l6.--Thc Kentucky
Constitutional Convention has completed
the gconstitution to be offered, and ad-
;ourned after being in session Ivy days.
II has cost the State about 1000. and
made very many changes in the old fun
damental law Of the State. Some OF
these recognized as wise, but very many
arc untried and are considered ruinous to
the prosperity Of the State. On account
of the latter the constitution will be OPP
posed by many strong public men and
may be rejected by the people when voted
upon in August. The principal changes
arc as follows:
The preamble expresses gratitude to
God for American liberty. The bill OF
rights provides that no grant of exclusive
privileges shall be made except for public
services; that no property shall be exempt
from taxation as provided in the constitu-
ton; that every franchise shall be subject
to amendment and revocation; specifically
allows the passage Of compulsory edu-
cation law; forbids Involuntary servitude
except upon application by the General
Assembly; reyokes all lottery charters
and prohibits such privileges. Legisla-
tive sessions are limited for sixty days,
and special laws prohibited where general
laws can govern, and upon many subjects
O special law is prohibited. Counties,
cities and towns are to be divided into
classes and governed by general laws An
official secret ballat is provided for with
provisions modelled after the Australian
system, to prevent bribery. One election
year in one place and no more is provid-
ed for. Long sections define the rights
and privileges Of corporations in general
and their limitations in their relations TO
the public. The issue of stock except for
money or other value at the current mar
ket price is forbidden; also the giving of
transportation or other passes to persons
holding public Offices. The consolidation
of transportation and Geographic COM
panies or the pooling of profits is forbid
den. Bank officers who receive money for
deposit after a bank is known to be in
solvent are made guilty of felony. A
railroad commission to operate ander ex-
tended constitutional provision is estab-
lished. All property, land, bank stock
and money are to be taxed alike. The
number Of grand jurors is changed from
sixteen to twelve and uniform system of
courts is devised. The working Of CON
victs outside the penitentiary and the
payment of employees except in money
are forbidden. The age at which chill
dren may be employed is to be limited.
After FIVE years land titles in Kentucky,
especially Eastern Kentucky mining lands,
must be settled. Votes of tax for rail
roads are forbidden. The 100000 of
direct tax returned by the Federal Gov
eminent is added to the school fund.
School money must be distributed to
whites and negroes alike, and separate
schools for races maintained. A State
reformatory institution is provided for.
Two amendments to this constitution may
be proposed by any Leg islature and rati-
fed by a vote Of the people at the next
election.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
THE LIQUOR QUESTION
Considerable interest taken in the matter
of Granting Licenses to the Saloons
and the question decided by the
Circuit Court.

Some time since Judge Miller of the
County Court, announced that he would
grant no more licenses to sell liquor in
Wise County 4 case was made, however,
and presented to him, A. Summerfeld, of
Big Stone Gap, being the applicant.
The attorneys for the plaintiff argued
that the law required only two conditions
to entitle the applicant to sell liquor, re-
CARELESS of the private opinions and
wishes Of the Judge. The first was, is
the place suitable; and the second, is the
applicant suitable person. Messrs Bull
lit and Hardin argued the question fully
in favor Of the plaintiff, quoting from a
decision of the Court of Appeals which
declared where the word "may" appeared
in statute and in such a connection, it
meant must, since otherwise the judiciary
would be assuming legislative power.
Judge Miller heard the argument and de-
clared that, if after mature reflection, he
concluded the law required him to grant
q license in the case before him, he would
resign rather than do so. His final con-
clusion was, however, that the law did not
require such action and he did not resign.
The case was appealed to the Circuit
Court; and under a recent act Of the Legis-
lature there is no appeal beyond that
court A number of witnesses were ac-
cordingly summoned before Judge Nor
rison AT the term which is now being held
at Gladeville. The case came up Tuesday
for hearing and these witnesses were
examined during the courts pleasure, for
several days.
The questions involved were elaborately
argued both in their moral and legal as
poets. The decision has not yet been
rendered.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
THE EXPOSITION HAIL.
I'm appeal from Mr. Fox for Specimen
to be Put on Exhibition.

To the Editor Of the Post:
The undersigned earestly desires all
who contemplate furnishing any contri-
buttons of any kind, to be an exhibit OF
our resources, to prepare and send them
in at the earliest possible moment. The
building has been finished at considerable
expense and is well adapted for the pur-
poses for which it was designed.
In less than three weeks an election
will be held for officers of the various
companies. This will attract many per-
sons, and now that the l.. & n. has its
trains in running order, it is desirable
to have everything sent in without delay:
The undersigned desires to be informed
of any contributions ready to be sent,
! that are delayed on account of transport
tation.
1t is desirable to have specimens of all
kinds of timbcrs, minerals, ores, SANDS,
clays,-in fine anything of material
value, and also anything of scientific
nature. as fossils, specimens OF animals
plants, etc.
A partial list Of articles received is
given below, in order to show what things
are desired.
Specimens of iron ore, coke, hard woods,
building stones dressed and undressed,
claws, sand, two planks of poplar IA feet
long, 1875 inches wide, 3sl inches thick
the pre- historic relics, botanical specl-
mems, and fossils of the lower silurian,
collected by the writer; the dressed skin
of black bear which was killed last win
ter in the Pine Mountains, etc. The latter
was kindly loaned by Mr.. Hodge. Any
thing loaned the Exhibition will be well
taken care of, and returned when desired
1t is certainly desirable to have as great
display of our resources, as possible TO
make a favorable impression On all vIsi-
tors, and this can be done by our own
earnest cooperation, and this at once
JOHN ". FOX, SR.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
Changes in Detail.
louisville Starr

The Convention has now been in Ses-
sion five months, which is longer period
than it required our forefathcrs to make a
Constitution for the United States. 1t
will adjourn on the 10th of April, and it
is highly important that the work should
be completed in time to submit it to the
people next August for q vote. The fol-
lowing is q brief outline Of the work 81
far con- pleted by the Convention, giving,
in paragraphs, that portion of 1t which
will materially change the government OF
towns and cities.
The prohibition of The Legislature ex-
empting any property from taxation.
Making every grant, charter or fran
chise subject to revocation.
Providing for the descent of property of
suicides.
The forbidding of slavery or nvolun-
tary servtude except for crime.
The prohibition of all forms of lot
terry.
The Acknowledgement and forfeiture of
Office for bribing voters.
Requiring the registration OF voters IN
all cities and towns of over five thousand
inhabitants.
4 clause requiring all popular elections
to be by secret ballot.
The forfeiture Of the charter of any
corporation whose officer or cmploye shall
attempt, in any way, to influence an cleo
ton
The making Of the bribery law TO APP
ply in primary elections ANA party con-
ventiOns.
A Legislative provision regulating the
sale of liquors on election days.
Making the Office Of Secretary of State
elective instead of appontive.
Requiring the Governor to file papers
and reasons for pardoning convicts, open
to public Inspection
Making all State officers payable by
salary.
The division of all towns into six dis
tinct classes.
Prohibiting the granting of a special
charter to any city or town.
Making the term Of Office of all Mayors
and police judges four years and members
of Legislative boards two years.
Taking from all police courts iurisdic-
ton in civil cases.
The limiting of all city contracts to a
period of not more than twenty years.
Making ineligible for the Legislature
or State office any paid officer or employe
Of city or town.
Providing for the adjustment of a
superior court.
Making one Supreme Court to be known
as the Court Of Appeals to consist of not
less than five, nor more than seven
judges.
Changing the term of the Clerk of the
Court of Appeals from eight to four
years.
Prohibiting counties from voting any
tax in aid Of railroad or other copora-
tions, excepting turnpikes and bridges.
Limiting exemptions from taxntions
to places Of worship and public build
ings.
Requiring uniform municipal and State
taxation on banks as we'll as the property
Of cities, towns and corporations, public
and private.
The reduction of the maximum limit Of
poll tax to $3.50 per capita.
To require all corporations to file their
charters with the Secretary Of State be-
fore they can have the benefits Of future
legislation.
Providing heavy penalty for the Civ
ing TO, Or receiving by, of q free railroad
pass 10y any county Or State Official, maxi
ing a penalty OF forfeiture Of Office for
receiving tree pass by any legislator,
State, district Or county officer.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
Frankfort's Victory.
louisville Post,

Frankfort has worked the Constitution Convcntio,
III the same smooth way 1t hes worked SO many leg
isatures. The capital Locations was settled yesterday
and settled as nsuai in favor OF Frankfort The OPP
position TO Frankfort asked that the matter be sub
miited ayote OF the people, but the convention wiss
men decided otherwise. The delegates were afraid
the people did not know what they wanted, they were
afraid 70 trust them TO settle sued an important mat
ter And 50 the location OF the capitai Vas taken
away from the people and se.ted by the conventions
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
Cotton Mills South and North.
Boston Commercial-Bulctn.l


The following interesting comparison
was made between the January output OF
a South Carolina mill and six months av-
crage product of Il large mill at Lowell:
Product of standard sheetngs per loom
per day, South Carolina 81 yards, Lowell
~ wards, standard drills, South Carolina
SO yards, Lowell 4G yards; shecting four
Yards to the pound South Carolina AZ 7-lo
Yards, Lowell 3G yards The Southern
mills also have an advantage OF three
quarters of a cent on the cost OF the raw
cotton, the difference in freight. This is
of great movement when we consider that
the profit to the Northern mill is only
one to one and a-quarter cents per pound
of raw cotton used. Then the wages of
Southern operatives are twenty-five per
cent less than in the North; all this, be-
sides the Southern mill getting, say from
10 to 20 per cent more product
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
No Grave Yard.

A notice has been put a tree in the old CcmetaTj
to the effect that no more intermcnts Of the dead
would be permitted within its limits. 1t SecinS the
ground was conveyed to trustee for the benefit OF
the primitive baptist church. The trustee now noti'
.cs the public that it will 10 longer be used AS pub
lie buryi,g ground The city mast therefore select
suitable grounds for the purpose and purchase them
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-04-17
Personal.

Citizens of Big Stone Gap will ohge the Posr BY
furnishing i, with the names OF ,i.eir visitors and any
Increasing society news.
yr. w. J. Love, the constructor Of the Embrcville
ruenace. AMI Nessrs Thos. j. Davis and Il. II. I'ni-
reph. of Emhrevillc are in Tie city. They cee with
Sr. W. 4. Sparger, of Bristol, 10 examine some coal
lands TIL. foundations OF the furnace at Embrevil.e
are being laid.
Dr. A. j. IIobacs and Mr.. +. S. lIoback, his soii,
arrived during the week and have gone in the drug
business with Whitehead Co... to which the doctor
will give much Of his personal attention Dr. iloback
is practising physician OF training and long cXper-
fence and proposes to continue his profession at Ng
Stone Gan. Miss Hattie Hoback has been here sever
al weeks and Mrs. DR.. Hoback will come as soon as
the doctor secures u suitable residence The members
OF the family who here are staying with Mr. ana
Mrs f. T. Short. The doctor is highly pleased with
the situation ard prospects Of Big Stone Gap.
W. II. Bingham and ]. W. Beard, two carpenters
from Madison, Wisconsin, arrived during the week
and will make their homes here.
Mr.. las. w. Fox has returned from New York.
Among the numerous arrivals during the week are
the following: VIM. 3. Preston, Blacksburg, Va; ;
Heite, Radtord, Va; w. R.Stanger, Radford, Va; ii
and T. j. Davis, Joliet Pa; II. l.. Taylor. Cleve
land, Ohio: g. A. Lebilfled, Abingdon, Va. a. II
Burrougar, Lynchburg, Va; Rev. James funstaln
Richmond, Va. J. Griggs, Chaplin, Conn.,; +.
Sinsabough, New York; K. z. o Brien, l.. H. ~ K. Il.
C.. L. Bunting, S. A. d 0. r. R.; L. Wolfe, Middes
borough; Max Kangman, MiddleSborough: W. r.
Jones, Middlesborough; 0. W. Fisk, L. y. R. 4.
DR.. j. P Masse, L. & y. r. R.; a. L. Bush, L. & n
r. r.: w. W. Penn, I. T. A., l.. n. Il. r.
Rev Dr. Funstain, an evangelist OF the Episcopa
Church, preached in the Baptist Church Monday ant
Tuesday evenings, and administered sacrament
An organization has been formed to construct III
Episcopal Church here and most OF the money ha;
been subscribed.
Rev Isaac Emory, of Knoxville, Secretary OF tn
Tennessee State Sunday-school Association, spent
several days here early this week He returned home
By the Cumberland Gap route.
Mr. W. G. Green has returned to resume his rea
estate besiness after an absence OF several months
during which he has been i'll.
Mrs. C. f. Breckel will leave for Louisville to-day
to attend the double wedding OF brother and sister
W. II. CofIman is In the city
Messrs W. K. Shelby, Jno. Payne and S. c. Berry
man will accompany Mr.. C. II. Bergman on hi
marriage journey to Lexington, KY.
Mr. Harry Webb has returned from visit t.
Florida.