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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
New Series, Vol. 81, No SO

ga last week marks some upheaval in the
politics of the State, or rather it is but
long step in the same direction that the
Democracy has been all the time travel
ing The long and short of the whole
matter is that Flower bid higher for the
place than any one else was able He is
a millionaire, Wall street broker. He
is less statesman than Hill, Cleveland
or Brice His nomination is an open,
shameless barter for gold. Tammany
Hall ruled the convention, and Tammany
before everything else is after gold.
Hence the preferment of Flower. Tam
many demanded that the county DemOc-
racy representatives should be ruled out,
and the Democratic organization, which
includes all the best element of the city's
Democratic party, was kept from any
voice in the naming of ticket. Kings
county Democrats presented Mayor
Chaplin, and threatened detection if he
should be rejected. But it was of no use.
Flower had shaken his gold bags, and
Tammany, all-powerful, accepted him.
1t remains to be seen whether this polit-
ical upstart will be able to buy his way
to Albany.
The platform is the laughing stock of
the country. Never was there put to-
gether lot of more meaningless words.
The country was expecting ringing de-
claratiOn of principles like those of the
Democrats of Ohio But like the indi-
vidual of Scripture who asked for bread,
they are given only the stone of a COM
plete and fizzling straddle. On tile ques-
ton of silver, the demand of the platform
is almost in exactly the words of Presi-
dent Harrison in recent speech, and is
exactly what the Republicans are con-
tending for in Ohio. The platform goes
on then to condemn the action of the last
Congress. The tariff is touched not at
all. The national position of the party
in '84 and 'SS is reiterated, but no fur
ther word is said Politicians with only
a dull scent can figure out what such an
omission means. Mr. Cleveland was the
apostle of free trade. On that issue he
staked hispolitical future this declaration
of principles says nothing on the subject.
Is it not barely possible that the Stuffed
Prophet is no longer ain it. 2"
JOH,J FORD.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
THE ST. CLAIRSVILLE FAIR.
It is Now The Only Fair in Belmont
County.


The st. Clairsville Fair is next week
This is the last time you can have the
pleasure of being urged by us to come to
it, and to do your duty. Things now in
dictate an unusually good fair. The
grounds, always fine, have been cleaned
and put in the proper condition. The
race track has been graded and packed,
some new buildings have been added, and
everything is in readiness. Entries in all
departments promise to be largely be-
yond the average in character and mum
Der. Let this feature be made more of
by everyOne's taking something to ex-
hibit. All that is needed to build up an
annual fair of large proportions here is
interest on the part of citizens, and good
weather This is now the only distihc-
lively Belmont County Fair. The an
cient rivalry that subsisted between it
and the Barnesville Fair is no more, be-
cause the latter has been discontinued.
Our Fair should not be permitted to go
down. A success this year will place it
on firm footing financially, and insure
its permanence.
September 30th, October 1st and I'd,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
THE DECLINE OF THE ROD.
A Decided Advance in Educational APP
pliances.

The arraignment of Prof Ritchie, OF
Bellaire, before the Mayor, for inflicting
chastisement on youth has brought out
the fact that not only are there being
new books and new methods intro
duced into our schools, but that also a
startling innovation is taking place in
the means of correcting unruly pupils
1t was shown that Prof Ritchie did not
in the good Old-fashioned way thrash this
boy with the orthodox birch, but that a
new and novel instrument was used.
This was nothing more nor less than a
piece of gum tubing about three-fourths
of an inch in diameter and some two to
three feet in length. Taking coil or
so of this about his hand to get firm
hold, the Professor applied it vigorously
to any part of the boys anatomy which
was most accessible The welts raised
by this new corrective are said by those
who examined them to have differed
from the ordinary welt in that they were
more iniamed and presented an abraded
surface. This is supposed to have been
due to the stretching of the elastic at the
moment of contact and its consequent
springing back at the same time.
Whether this theory be precisely true
or not is immaterial. The point is that
this agent is distinct advance in educa-
tiOnal science. 1t is undeniably more
effective than the rod, as the character of
the welts show 1t is more convenient,
being capable of winding up and occupy
ing but little space, and it is therefore al
ways at hand, whereas frequently under
old regime, the good boy was sent by the
teacher to cut withe for the punish
ment of the bad, and the latter was some
times forced to become the means of his
own ignOminy by being sent for it him
self. Then the durability of the tubing
is in its favor. The rod does not usually
last through more than one flOgging, but
the gum pipe is practically indestructi-
BILE HScientists say that gum has ID sort of
life lasting from one to three years, when
it dies and loses its elasticity. We have
all noted this premature demise of the
elastic stuff in our congress shoes and in
suspenders at the end of few months
use, but preserved carefully there is no
reason why gum pipe, used only in the
discipline of school, should not last at
least three years. Again, the willy man
ner in which it reaches the remotest
parts of the body is to be observed. A
rod is stiff and unbending, but the gum
will fit itself into the inequalities of the
anatomy's surface, and no energy is lost in
its application. Under the ancient meth
cd the shrewd youth could pad certain
parts of his clothing, and take tremen-
dOus flogging with impunity, but with a
good reach of sinuous pipe effective pad
didg would be impossible.
The day of the rod is past. 1t must be
laid on the shelf with the old bencbes,.
with the old books and with the old meth
DDS. This is the era of progress, and at
the close of the 18th century the appara
tus of TO school room will be complete
without several lengths of gum tubing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Senator Gaumer in Trouble.

The Muskingum county Democracy is
torn up by civil dissentions. Gaumer
the ''gol burned" statesman, is a candi-
date for reelection to the Senatorship
and has full control of things. Through
him the bright, young representative
McDermott has been compelled to with
draw, and charges are made that the
reason for G lumer's dislike to McDer-
mott is the fact that Gaumer, as an en-
issary of Brice, offered the representative
81, 800 for his vote, and was Indignantly
refused. McDermott's friends are sharp
ening knives for Gaumer
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
Senator Nichols Already Prominently
Mentioned for That Place.

mentioned Tor InaI race
Senator J. w. Nichols of st. Clairs-
vile has been re nominated without op-
position and there is no doubt about his
reelection in the Twentieth and Twenty
second joint district, which is very
strongly Republican. Mr.. Nichols was
one of the strongest and most useful men
in the last Legislature, and it is hoped
that he will be selected as President pro
TEN. of that body. He was mentioned
for this place before the adjournment as
one who would fill the place with credit
to the party and he certainly deserves it
for his faithful services during the last
session"
The above merited compliment from
the ohio State Journal of last Friday we
are satisfied will meet with the unani-
nous approval of the Republicans of East
ern Ohio, and the hearty concurrence of a
large number of Republicans in other
sections of the State The able and dig
nified course of Senator Nichols in the
Sixty-ninth General Assembly attracted
the attention of every one having busi-
ness with that body, and even before its
adjournment he was awarded position
among the leaders of the next Senate,
and hatteringly mentioned as preemi-
nently qualified for its President pro TEN.
The Senator is a keen sighted, clear
headed and broad minded man; urbane
among his fellows, and cUnsiderate of
their opinions, he is firm in his convict
ions of duty and prudent and wise in his
judgment. Ready in debate, skilled as
parliamentarian, clear and definite in his
knowledge, he would be host as the
presiding officer of the Senate.
The cause of the Republicans of Ohio
and the people at large, could not be en-
trusted in that position to better hands
than those of Senator Nichols.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
THRASHING A BOY.
Sad Consequences Follow School Boy


Sad Consequences Follow School Boy
Trouble.
J. G. Ritchie, a teacher in the Bellaire
schools, licked boy with gum pipe. The
boy fought, and the teacher was COM
PEELED to lay on with hearty good will
that raised great welts across the boys
neck and back The boys parents took
the matter up. and Prof. Ritchie was
brought before Mayor McGowan, where
he waived hearing and was bound over
to the court.
The boy was ten years old and was a
son of Herman Immawahr, of the Bell
aire steel works. The father had heart
disease, and he became highly excited
over the case, looking up witnesses and
warmly taking his boys part. This un-
usual emotion was too great, and Mr..
Immarwahr was Frustrated on Saturday,
growing gradually worse, and dying Sun
day morning. The case has aroused great
interest in Bellaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Come and Hear It.

The following item will appear in this
weeks Barnesville Republican,:
The managers of the st. Clairsville
Fair-a feature of Belmont county, and
the only Fair to be held in the county
this year-have engaged the Barnesville
City Band to furnish music" on the last
two days of the Fair, October 1 and 2
and to give two evening concerts, on
Sept. 30, and Oct 1. We congratulate
the managers because of their choice, and
assure them that there's wisdom in it.
The City Band will bring in their grips
the best music printed, and they will de-
liver it Especially in concert grades) in
such form as to pull hats, and encores.
Unsolicited and of our own accord we
guarantee the people there there
ought to be good many of them-the
best music ever heard in your town, or
ON your famous Fair Grounds. And
twelve men will deliver the goods. The
City Band is County Institution, and
will be pleased to do all that possibly can
be done to make your Fair the grand
success we all hope it will be.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Summary Of the Work for the Coming

Summary OF the w ork for the Coming
Term.
The fall term of Court will be busy
one; 27O cases have been docketed under
the following heads: Civil 67, damage "a,
divorce 27, appeal 21, liquor 10, partition
Is, foreclosure 10, attachment 9, injunc-
tion 8, bastardy 6, larceny 6, on error 4,
alimony 2, replevin 2, perjury 2, petition
to sell partnership 2, and one each as fol-
lows, murder, shooting with intent to
kill, shooting with intent to wound,
assault, resisting an officer, suffering
game for gain, cock-fighting, obstruct-
ing highway, carrying concealed weap-
ons, surety of the peace, scheme OF
chance, concealing stolen property, libel
bigamy, contest of will, revivor, petition
to set aside deed, obtaining property by
false pretenses, and malicious destruction
of property.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
b & O. MonaY.

The earnings of the b. & o. for the
present fiscal year were 81, 332, $50, an in
crease of Sl61 .552; expenses S149, ,256,
net increase of revenue 81, 2,955. Owing
to- the recent heavy expenditure for
rolling stock it is thought the company
will again pass the dividends at the an
nual meeting this fall. The increasing
business, however, will, in the opinion of
financiers, warrant the cOmpany's de-
claring dividend next spring on the
common stock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Governor Campbell at the Fair.

The Fair was postponed one day so that
Governor Campbell might be present. 1t
was at his special request that the last
day will fall on Friday instead of as
usual on Thursday. The management
have every assurance that he will be
present, and make an address Come
and hear him. He is gentleman, and
will not shake Republican faith. You
may have natural curiosity to see a
man who has the temerity to fight battle
with the Hon. VIM. Mckinley, Jr.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
True.

This county is too well peopled with
intelligent farmers and manufacturers tc
allow the only fair they have to peter
out. While the Barnesville and St
Clairsville fairs were both held within
a month both suffered losses. Now
Barnesville has wound up, and the Other
should be made distinctly county fair
embracing Barnesville, Bridgeport, Mar
tins Ferry, and all other parts of the
county.-BeIlaire Independent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Death of Mrs. Thomnson.

Mrs. Ann Thompson, aged about &c
years, after a short illness, died at the
home of her son-in-law, Addison Davis,
Wednesday noon. Her maiden name
was Morrow, and she came from Ireland
to this place after her marriage, residing
north of town to within few years
when she moved into town. Her hus-
band died in 1859. Two daughters sur
vive her, Mrs. Eliza Coleman, and Mrs
Rachel Davis. Funeral on Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, with interment at M. E
cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
LaWyers Eight.

Lawyer William Hearne, of Wheeling,
is attorney for the Riverside Iron Works
which recently had difficulty with New
York parties who employed lawyer W.
P. Hubbard Mr.. Hearne ignoring the
Wheeling representative went to New
York and settled with the parties there
The two men met near the Court House
in Wheeling, last week, and fought the
matter to a finish, having to be pulled
apart like dogs. Both were very much
the worse for the fight in blooded noses
and blackened eyes. They were arrested
and fined.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
An Explanation.

Last year the premiums taken at the
ST. Clairsville Fair were not paid in full
This was owing to the fact that heavy
drain was made on the finances by the
payment of interest and by providing
hay for horse feed at the stalls. This
year the interest has been paid from
other sources, and hay has been procured
from an unused part of the grounds
The Association is confident, and through
its President states that all premiums
will this year be paid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Republican Club Meeting.

The Republicans of Richland township
are requested to meet at the Club head
quarters Saturday night at ! 80 sharp fol
instructions in the method of voting un
per the Australian ballot law. The law
will be fully explained by speakers en-
gagged for the purpose, after which a
mock election will be held under the new
law. Every Republican in Richland
township should attend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Frank Addison.

Frank Addison, of Quaker City, aged
80 years, while walking on the railroad
track at Salesville, last week, was struck
by the engine of freight train, and his
body hurled against post. His skull
was crushed and his brains spattered on
surrounding objects. He was a brother
of Leroy Addison, of Bellaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
New Adv.

Permit us to call your attention to the
new adv of +. Troll & Sons in this issue.
Read it through from top to bottom.
You will find it excellent reading, and
after you have studied it carefully, go to
their store and look at their bewildering
array of stock. You will be astounded
at its amount, variety and quality. Give
them a call, and save yourself money by
purchasing; their extensive stock enables
them to seU at bottom figures.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
and Go.

Miss Eva Miller, pleasant young
lady of Gardner, Kansas, is visiting Miss
Sade Patterson, east of town.
Prof. E. d. Meek, of this place, has
gone to the State University at Columbus,
to begin four years course of study.
James Harrison, of this place, at
tended the reunion of the 3Oth y. V. 1.
at Barnesyille, last week.
Miss Maggie Anderson is visiting
her friend, Miss Wisie Clements, in Bell
aire, this week.
Mrs. Finney returned Tuesday to her
home at Bloomington, ILL.,
Senator Nichols was at Cadiz Tues
day on business.
Mrs. Campbell, Miss Annie Patterson,
d. II. Milligan, Chas. Arrick, and James
McMillen were among visitors from this
place to the State Fair
L. r. Swank has accepted position
at Mansfield, o. His place at DIR. Alex
ander's is filed by Mr.. Balliat, of Nevada,
Ohio.
Mrs. Hinterminster is visiting rela-
tives at Pittsburgh.
Thompson McKelvey, of GAINESVILLE,
is visiting his parents at this place.
w. 5. COwen, HI. NJ. Davies and Jesse
Hollingsworth attended the Danford
meeting at Martins Ferry, Saturday
night.
Treasurer Archer and Deputy How
ard Kirk were in attendance at the
Disciples meeting, at Barnesville, Sun
day.
Mrs. Shannon and grandson, John,
went on Saturday last to st. Louis, Mo.
Jas. F. Patton and DIR. s. L. West are
in the East, the former purchasing his
fall stock, and the latter on visit to DR..
John West, of Jersey City, NJ.
Eminent Commander j. B. Ryan, of
Hope Commandery, Knights Templar,
went to Cincinnati Monday to attend a
meeting of the Grand Encampment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
A Big DAVIS Run.

j. w. Moore, of this place, rode his
bicycle from Cambridge to Wheeling and
back to ST. Clairsville from o'clock in
the morning by half past twelve, a
distance of 81 miles, and from st. Clairs-
vile home by seven o'clock in the even
ing, making 1O4 miles in fifteen hours,
stopping two hours for rest and meals.
This is an average of eight miles per
hour actual running time.-Times, Cam
bridQe
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

In his speech accepting the nomination
at Steubenville, Senator Nichols aptly
likened the Democracy to a parent with
two dead children, slavery and secession,
with one puny survivor, free trade, and
with a founding on its hands, in the idea
of free coinage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

THE Joseph Bell Stove Company, one
of the oldest ond largest concerns of the
kind in Wheeling, and employing about
seventy five men, will soon move to
Moundsville, on account of wanting en-
larged quarters not possible in its present
location
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

Company X. of the 18th o. V. l., will
hold a reunion at this place, on Thursday
October 8th. Dinner will he taken at the
Clarendon. A pleasant time is assured
Let all come.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

MEssERs. c. TROLLS Sons have open
ed this week one of the incest lots of
Wraps for ladies, misses, and children
from four years old upward. In styles to
please any and all-and at prices to suit
all. See them. l1-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that G.
Trolls Sons have now opened so full an
assortment of new and desirable styles in
ladies' and children's Dress Goods, ETC.,
one of their firm will be in the eastern
market this week securing further in
ducements to the trade. 17-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Reunion at Rarnesvilla.

Barnesville handsomely entertained the
Both regiment, o. V. L., at their reunion
last week. A parade was held in which
125 veterans took part In the afternoon
a meeting was held in City Hall, and was
addressed by several comrades. Major
Moore was made President of the regi-
mental association. An enthusiastic and
enjoyable campfire was held at night,
Major Charles Townsend and others
speaking.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

SPEAKING of our candidate for Repre-
sentative the Guernsey Times says: "Mr.
Heinlein must be man of unusual at
tainments and power, to have received
the nomination over so formidable a
rival as A. H. Mitchell, Esq, and one
held in such high esteem by the people"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Candidates at the Fair.

The candidate is abroad hustling him.
self and shaking hands. Ifyou have any
crows to pick with him, or any axes for
him to grind, he will be at the st. Clairs
vile Fair next week, and will be delight
ed to see you, and to comply with any
demand which you may have to make.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

KENTUCKEY BIRD, Mr.. J. c. Hoge's
horse, on Friday, won the 2:32 trotting
race at Pittsburgh, taking the first, sec
ond and fourth heats, and making a
record of 2:26. This horse is well known
here, and will be at the st. Clairsville
Eair
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
Political Meetinp at Belmont.

On Monday night Hons. L. Danford
and J. w. Nichols will hold a political
meeting at Belmont. The people of that
vicinity should turn out to hear these
gentlemen. They will hear the issues
discussed in q fair and able manner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

SUNDAY NIGHT the F1ambeau printing
office in Cadiz was broken into and the
type outfit dumped. The Flambeau is a
Prohibition paper, and has been attacking
the saloon element, and charging the
municipal officers with neglect of duty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

WE often read of the birth of triplets in
distant and out of -the-way places. There
is now, however, a well authenticated
case right at home. VIM. Kettlewell, of
Bellaire, on Sunday became the father of
two boys and girl all in good condition.
and the mother doing well.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

Mrs. T. V. Roy, being of French-Cana
dian birth is well learned in her native
language, and will give lessons in both
the French language, and Piano and Or
gan music to those desiring the same.
Terms reasonable. Apply at residence
on Marietta St., opposite Presbyterian
church S-2I 3m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

THE GAINESVILLE Band, the best band
in the county, the pride of the biggest
and busiest" has been employed for the
st. Clairsville Fair. They will remain
here during the entire time, and will
nightly give band concerts. They may
be depended upon to enliyen things
wonderfully.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

Samuel Strain, of near this place, says
the Martins Ferry Times raised a
cucumber this year that measured l17s
inches in length, II inches in circumfer-
ence, and weighed 2H pounds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24

TUESDAY, Emancipation Day, was OBJ
served by great celebration at Wheeling.
There was large gathering of colored
people from all over this vicinity at the
Fair Grounds. Hon. b. X. Bruce made
telling speech. st. Clairsville was well
represented at the meeting by a large
number of cOlOred men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-09-24
To Fair Exhibitors

Mr.. James Fraser's express wagon will
call Wednesday, the first day of the Fair,
and haul any articles to be placed on ex-
hibition, to the grounds free of charge
Everything will be carefully handled
J. b. HOGE, PreS't.