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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

ONE of the wOrkmen, Democrat and
a free trader, employed by New York
manufacturer of tinware has been
soundly converted to protection by a
box of American tin plates given him
to work up. He found it softer, tougher,
more easily worked, and better in every
way than the Welsh material he has
been working on for many years. He
said he would not have believed it if he
had not seen it. The American tin
plates cost his employer little less
than the imported article would have
done. A New York firm announ ces the
receipt of one hundred boxes of tin
plates from p H. Lauffman & Co., of
Apollo, Pa, who have gone into the
business without saying anything to
anybody, the plates being equal to the
best imported and lower in price. There
will be more talk about tin plates in
1892 than in 1890, but the fun will be
on our side, says the CIeOeland Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
macy as he is Jealous for American
THE LAW OF THE NEW ORLEANS TRAG-
EDY.
New York EveninO Post

THE LAW OF THE NEW ORLEANS TRAG-
EDY.
New York Evening Post.
1t is desirable on all grounds that
there should be no misapprehension
either at home or abroad as to the pow
ers of the United States Government to
make amends in any way of the New
Orleans tragedy. The President has no
power, as the law now stands, to punish
anybody, or make amends to anybody,
for what has has happened in New Or
leans, or to give any precautionary or
ders or instructions to the State officials.
He cannot interfere in any way with the
police of Louisiana except at the request
of the Legislature, or of the Governor
when the Legislature is not in session.
Nor is the United States responsible, un-
der our municipal law, to any foreign
power for damage done to the persons
or property of resident aliens. This
fact has been set forth again and again
by various Secretaries of State and Ia
bly, by Mr.. Bayard in the controversy
arising out of the Rock Springs massa-
ere of Chinese in 1884.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
AN announcement by the Pennsylya

AN announcement by the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad mechanical department
that all brass work on their locomotives
will hereafter be painted black is sad
blow to the artistic appearance of these
majestic iron horses. This move has
been induced by the fact that the labor
required to keep the bright parts look
ing well makes serious inroad upon
the time of firemen. A few years ago
our locomotives were things of beauty,
with their red wheels, gilded carriages,
steam chests, sand boxes and headlights,
but they have gradually developed into
somber and solemn-looking machines
with a decided air of business about
them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
EUROPEAN BANKING DISASTERS.

EUROPEAN BANKING DISASTERS.
New York Continent.
The collapse of a French banking con-
Germ yesterday is another example of a
class of occurrences which have been
somewhat frequent of late. The wealth
and stability of the great financial in
stitutions of London and Paris have un-
til recently been regarded as unas-
sailable. The assertion that conservat-
ism in the conduct of banking business
was the rule of the European financial
centers had been so often repeated that
it passed as an axiom. Indeed, Ameri-
cans may be excused if it resulted in
some disposition to make comparisons
somewhat unfavorabIe to the methods
of our own banking interests.
If any foundation existed for such
conclusions recent events have COM
pletely demolished them. Financial
recklessness was never more strikingly
exhibited than in the connection of
French fihanciers with the Panama Ca
nal and the great copper syndicate. In
London the greatest banking firm in the
world was directly responsible for in
sane speculative investments in South
America, which wrought their own ruin,
engulfed billion dollars of capital and
shook British credit as it never been
affected since the days of the South Sea
bubble. 1t is an interesting commenta-
ry on the alleged conservatism of Eu-
ropean financial methods that within
few days the Bank of England authori-
ties requested banking house, the per-
sonnel and connections of which are
mainly American, to take the lead in
proceedings designed to partially repair
the damages England's most prominent
fnanciers had accomplished through
their Argentine ventures.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
PUBLIC OPINION.
PALMER AND PATTISON.


New York Press.
This is the Democratic ticket for 1892,
proposed from Illinois, as a means of
breaking up the domination of New
York and Eastern Democrats in Demo-
cratic rational conventions. Ex-Sena
tor Doolittle is its sponsor, and it was
put forward at Democratic demOnstra-
ton at Chicago in honor of Gen. Pal
mer's election as United States Senator.
The trouble with that ticket is that its
supporters have not counted the strength
of Democratic Bourbonism. The Bour-
bons of the Democratic party want only
a Bourbon in the White House. Palmer
was a gallant soldier and long time a
and will not satisfy them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

THE american Wool Reporter says
that domestic manufacturers of woolens
are consuming more wool than at any
previous time in a number of years, and
that "lnore looms are running than for
many a day" That means better times
for wool growers and for the employees
of the wooden mills; and as woolens are
no dearer nobody is harmed. The Nc
Kinley law is vindicating itself.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

THE Democrats of Illinois, in dem
onstration at Bloomington in honor of
the election of Gen. Palmer to the Uni
ted States Senate, indorsed the opinion
advanced by Hon. A. E. Stevenson that
in 1892 they would not make silver the
one great issue, but that they would
stand solid for the great issue, that of
the tariff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
THE LARGEST EGG IN THE WORLD.

THE LARGEST EGG IN THE WORLD.
How would any of your readers, a
asks writer for young folks in st.
Nicholas, like an egg as big as water
melon served for breakfast on Easter
morning? You might have seen just
such an egg if you had lived in NADIA
gascar hundreds of years ago, when the
Aepyornis lived.
Why. you could have given an egg
breakfast to seventy persons, and, at the
rate of two of our domestic hens eggs
to each person, would have had plenty.
Just think OF taking the contents of 40
of our hens eggs and putting them into
one egg shell!
The bird that laid this enormous egg
is known as the Aepyornis maximus.
and it was the largest bird ever known
to exist. 1t was first cousin to the Os-
trich, although a much larger bird, tow
ering above the tallest giraffe.
From the circumstances under which
the first egg was found, it was hoped the
bird might still be living, but only
the incomplete skeleton of it and frag-
ments of other eggs were ever discover
ed. There is but one complete egg of
this giant bird to be seen in the civiliz-
ed world at present, and it is cracked in
several places. 1t is in the possession
of the French Government, and is kept
in the Jardin deS PlanteS in Paris.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
THE cAMPBELLs NOT COMING.

New York Press.
The decision of the Ohio Supreme
Court against the action of Gov. Camp
bells special session of the Legislature,
which legislated the Cincinnati Board of
Public Works out of officce, is severe
blow to that young and ambitious Dem
ocratic politician. The old Board is re-
instated, and a movement of Democrats
begun to prevent his denomination, or to
defeat him at the polls if he is renomi-
mated. Yet only few months ago the
Vice Presidency, and even the Presi-
dency, was talked about as Campbell's
future possibilities. "The Campbells
Are Coming" was heard all over the
Buckeye State, but now it is evident
that the Campbells are not coming, but
going.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
SPREADING FOR LEAGUES

Around the marshy, oyerflowed lands,
sunken lots and half submerged river
banks, which give them birth, the seeds
of malaria impregnate the air. and are
inhaled at every breath by thousands un-
provided with any adequate safeguard
against the baneful influence; yet such
eXist-pOtent alike to remedy or to pre-
vent, pure in its constituents, and the
professionally recognized substitute for
the hateful drug, quinine. Its name is
HOstetter's Stomach Bitters, family
specific and safeguard, foremost not only
as an antidOte to malaria, but also as
means of permanently removing dyspep-
sia, and relieving constipation, liver com
plant, rheumatism, kidney and bladder
ailments, and nervousness; among nvig-
Grants it takes the first place, and is also
superb appetizer. Use it systematical-
ly. At druggists. 3-54t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
PRONOUNCED HELPLESS,

Yet saved. From letter written by Mrs.
Ada Z. Hurd of Groton, S. d., we quote:
"Was taken with a bad cold, which set
tied on my lungs; cough set in and finally
terminated in consumption. Four doc
tors gave me up, saying | could live but
a short time; | gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if | could not stay
with my friends on earth, | would meet
my absent ones above; my husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, coughs and colds; |
gave it trial; took in all eight bottles; 1t
has cured me, and thank God | am now
a well and hearty woman" Trial bottles
free at Pattersons drug store; regular
size soc and 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

THE sinking of the Anchor line steam
er Utopia, which collided Thursday with
the British ship Rodney on entering
Gibraltar Bay, by which nearly 600 emf
grants lost their lives, is the worst disas-
ter of recent years. Most of the emf
grants were Italians and bound for New
York
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

THERE has been some discussion
lately of Italy's naval power, the
strength of which is pretty well known.
The country's army registers bear about
2,600,000 names. During the year 1890
about 100000 men were drafted, of
whom more than Is per cent. were
physically incapable of service.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
E A S T E R

For me once more the blessed Easter morn,
The springtide and the heavenly tide,
The silent earth to gladsOme life reborn,
Faiths radient beams, dispeling doubt and fear
The lilies blow: the song SwellS, rapturouS. free
And here again our thanks to pay we kneel-
Myself, sweet wife and lOyelieSt daughters three
While still, as erst, runs on through praise and
prayer,
Through fine discourse, adorned by psalms and
SOnnets,
This old refrain-a burden of despair
One hundred dollars for four Easter bOnnetS!
Alice E. Coates.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

DASHAwAY-Whe the contribution
was passed this morning l suddenly
found that had nothing but five dol
lar bill. OF course it was Easter, and
had been fasting for forty days, and
l felt obliged to drop it in.
Miss Summit-How noble of youl
And now, how do you feel about itG"
Dashaway-I feel as if shall proba-
bly, have TO fast for forty days more.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

THE Kansas Legislature has adjourned
without passing any of the laws promised
to the people. Several bills taxing debts
out of existence and imposing conditions
under which it would be impossible to
borrow money were introduced and
talked to death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
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, % cents per
box. For sale by Patterson i Sons. ly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

WHO says that the cost of the break
fast table is greater in this country
than in free trade England? With free
tea, free coffee and free sugar, all gifts
of the Protection party, the exports of
dairy products are increasing, showing
conclusively that the cost must be less
here than abroad. Our exports of dairy
products had an average value for five
years, $3.50 of $1l,331, $50. Average
value 189, $13,0S1, $50.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

Gen. Peter A. Claassen, wrecker of
the Sixth National Bank, of New York,
has been sentenced to six years impris-
onment in the Erie county Penitentiary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
RELEASED AFTER 90 YEARS.

Perhaps no more pathetic tale of inno-
cent incarceration has come to light than
that which occurred in Greensboro, n. c.,
on Aug. 80, 1890; John a Phillips, a re-
spected citizen of that town, says: For
80 years suffered from dyspepsia; could
not enjoy one mouthful of food; my liver
system was completely deranged; tried
everything without benefit. DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp Root cured me-" Atdruggists. 3
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
Beltttn1tt GItrntttrle+
THURSDAY, MAR. 26, 1891.

THERE will be no war between this
country and Italy on account of the
New Orleans assassins.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

FOREIGN nations still like American
clocks and watches, and there is an in
creasing demand for our books and maps.
Our average exports of American clocks
and watches for five years (1885-1S90)
were 81 1878 we exported 1890, ST.
sos, 1876, and our average exports of
books, maps and other printed matter
for five years 1885 to 'S9) were $685.
525, and in 1890, 81 ,S86,094.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
Established in 1913.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRRSBYTERLAE CHURCH-ReV. 2. Alex
ander, pastor. Public worship every Sabbath
morning and evening; Sabbath school . 30 a. m
yoang peoples society of Christian endeaVor, Mon
day evenings; general prayer meeting, "Wednesday
evening Strangers welcome 70 all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rey.
Ezra Hingeley pastor. Sabbath preaching. II
A. m; p. m; young peoples meeting, Monday
evenings; general prayer meeting, "Wednesday eve
lings; mems meeting, Friday evenings; Sabbath
school 80 pm. Strangers cordially invited to ali
ervices.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HURCH-ReV
Thomas Balph, pastor Sabbath school, 10 q. m. !;
public worship, IL a. IN. weekly prayer meeting
Friday p. m. monthly prayer meeting, last Satur
day Of each month, p. m; woman missionary
sciety, last Saturday OF each month, p. m. dis
trict prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, p. m. /;
young women's prayer meeting, second Saturday
each month at the parsonage, p m
AFRICAN n E. ECHURCH-Rev Albert March
pastor Sunday service 10 80 a. m; Z p. M; Sab
bath school 80 d. n; weekly prayer meeting,
Thursday evenings. Strangers welcome.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26

CLEvERTON-I understand that you
were around to the Easter choir rehearsal
with Pegtop. thought he was an enc
my of yours.
Dashaway-He is. That's why l
took him around there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-03-26
TARIFF PICTURES.

New York Press.
THERE is no reason why the Southern
coal fields should not supply all South
America with coal. Five years of the
reciprocity which this administration
will bring about will send the exports of
coal, now increasing, up to 1926, 100000
annually. Our exports of coal for five
years, 1885 -89, had an average value of
$5,255,335. We exported in 1890 &c.
856,0S8.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10

have bar which IL unsurpassed in the South
Tor the great ability Of its membership,
membership that offers wide latitude OF
choice in the matter Of intellectual force.
perfect training, ripe experience, exalted pup
lie spirit aud profound devotion 10 the inter-
oSts OF the city and State. We have large
circle of business men who in the point OF
integrity, ability experience and personal
weight would add 10 the importance of any
assembly into which they might enter rs del
egates Of the people
There is not a single pursuit held in public
esteem. whether legal, mercantile, medical
mechanical or any other which might be
named which does not offer representatives
who would reflect credit rs delegates upon
the reputation Of Richmond by showing the
highest capacity both TO defend and promote
her interests in the Legislature.
Recognizing this general fact. the peo-
pie of this city when they come to
make the nominations for the House should
select only men who are the ablest and most
conspicuous opponents Of the profession OF
occupation which they may follow. To Sc
lect a lower class Of men IS 90 place Rich
mond IN all equivocal position in the eyes OF
the people Of the State by reducing it prac'i-
caly 70 n nonenity in the Legislative Assem-
blvoe the Commonwealth. Moreover, it is to
jeopardize her best interests and seriously OBJ
s;ruct her progress
Richmond needs trained and skillful
speakers in the Legislature as we'll ~ con
scientious committeeman. men who when the
circumstances Of the case demand it, are capa-
BILE Of impressing their views upon their associ-
ates by the force Of their speaking talent as
well as by personal influence il ordinary in
tercOurse.
The representatives from Richmond in the
Legislature have in the past included many
men Of eminent abilities, and il is 10 be hoped
that at the next session the sound good sense
and tie local pride Of our people will see to 1t
that our city shall have right to compare its
delegation most favorably with the ablest
delegation which it has had in years gone by.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
PUSH THE DEBT SETTLEMENT.

IN yesterdays paper we referred to the pro-
gress which has been made towards the goal
of our dearest hopes, the settlement Of our
State debt II is stated that the committee
representing the bondholders have obtained
actual possession of fve-sixths Of all of the
obligations of Virginia, and that Of the re-
manning sixth portion are believed to be
lost and destroyed and a portion, not ex-
ceeding $500, 600 it is said, are unreachable.
These wonderful results have been accom-
plished only by marvellous diligence and the
confidence which the high character Of the
persons who undertook the work inspired in
the holders of the bonds.
For the first time the bondholders now APP
pear fully ready for an effective and conclu-
sive settlement, their interests being pooled
most thoroughly. Now, what shall the State
do? Her case is represented by commission
appointed by Joint resolution of March 3, 1890,
whereby Governor Mckinney, Lieutenant
Governor Tyler, Speaker Cardwell, Senators
Wickham and Berry and Delegates Dabney of
Albemarle and Tyler of Prince William were
authorized to receive proposals for funding
the whole debt of Virginia upon the principles
set out in the act of February IA, 1889. com
monty known As the Riddleberger bill. It
was provided, however, that no proposal
should be Entertained which was not support
ed by deposit in cash of not less than 81 OOO.-
600 in such depository as the commission
should elect, in order TO insure the faithful
performance of the proposals if accepted and
ratified.
The requirement of this deposit Of cash was
made TO avoid negotiations with irresponsible
parties. but the actual deposit Of a. million of
dollars Of cash to insure the bona fdea of peo-
pie who can produce twenty times the amount
in the very bonds that are the object of the
negotiations would seem to be an unnecessary
stumbling block, provided the commission
are thoroughly satisfied that the bonds them
selves are within reach.
1t is impossible to exagserate the impor-
lance of consummating this settlement. The
effect upon Virginia and upon The entire
South of removing this blot rom our name
would be instantaneous and most Statutory.
The disasters which have befallen English
investors in their South American ventures
draw renewed attention to the opportunities
offered by their Anglo-Saxon brethren for safe
and profitable investments in Virginia and the
South.
The terms of the settlement have been die
tated by the State, and the refusal on the
part of the commission because of some
technical objection to take up the subject
seriously and in earnest with the representa-
tiyes Of the bondholders. who offer conclu-
sive evidence of their bona fde ability TO per
form their part, would be regarded as mere
evasion and would lay to Virginia the charge of
keeping her promise to the ear and breaking
IL TO the hone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
THE ECONOMY OF GOOD MANNERS.

The business view Of the question of good
manners is a very important one. Good man
ners are necessary lubricant in the machn-
cry Of social life 1t is very true that II
machine is set up perfectly true and Its parts
are rightly and tightly adjusted there viii be
the least necessity for grease and oil. Never
theless. such is the imperfection Of the very
best material that an absolutely smooth and
even service is hardly possible; therefore oil
is a necessity.
It is Just so in life. There are a great many
excellent people. absolutely upright. dutliul'
exact and always in place and yet these
same people can't get along together and
presently there will be so much heat gener-
ated by mere friction that the machine has to
stop
What's the matter? Hot boxes, oils out,
no lubricant. In other words, no manners.
And we may be thankful that there is not
general social smash up" as a consequence.
Good manners are saving Of time, Of labor,
of energy, of money and of comfort indeed,
of almost every thing that is worth having or
saving. A rough, abrupt or ill-mannered
order or answer very often makes a quarrel
right off. often a fight, and either delays bust
ness or defeats it altogether, while kindly,
respectful though determined order arouses
instant enthusiasm and quickens work. In
deed. we may take it as business truth that
every churlish and rough word has got to be
paid for sooner or later in one way or an
other.
The labor that is saved bya pleasant way Of
doing things can't be estimated From the
first exchange Of hard words 10 the final adj
justment Of the difficulty all is a horrd
waste of trouble and disagreeable work.
What might not be accomplished by the
same labor bestowed on the simplest enter
prise? III manners throw a mans whole
machinery out of gear out of working order,
mind, heart and body. They destroy his en-
ergy, except for row. and make only one
idea prominent in his mind. and that is TO get
even with the churl. AS TO money that issayed,
there is no estimating that. The lawyers and
doctors grow rich on the ill-manners Of their
clients towards one another. And q large
part of the police machinery is as charge
able to that trouble as to general villalny.
And as to the personal comfort Of the indiyid-
ual and Of the circle he lives in its peace and
quiet and happinessare dependent on the good
manners and courtesies that prevail in him
and it.
There is one horrible heresy that pre-
walls commonly in the teeth of all
reason and common sense, and that
is that there are certain people
privileged to get through the world without
any manners at all. The result of this error
is that the social philosopher who entertains
it becomes indebted 10 almost every man he
meets. He leaves an enemy and a fire in his
rear all along his way. And the general world
looks hopefully after him, assured that pre-
sently he'll meet his man. And 80 he does
And after the conflict he is wiser though sad
der man, and nobody Is sorry.