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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

SIS il" wondered New York woman
just returned from Boston, because of
the use of the sounds of "a and 90 which
we are accustomed to associate with cul-
tivated speech that Boston saleswomen
seem such refined and attractive per-
sons? They seem a race of gentlewom-
en-, and it was positive pleasure to be
served by them. noticed also that their
hands and nails were beautifully kept,
and many Of them really did wear eye
glasses. As to that, however, got in
two different horse cars whose drivers
had very scholarly look from the same
cause, and sign posted conspicuously
on Boston Common read, Professor
Brown, Artistic Bootblack.' begin to
believe the stories of the culture of the
masses in Boston. New York Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

In Germany wood with a mirror pol
ish is coming into use as substitute for
metal in the finishing of ornamental
work. In order to make the wood sus-
ceptible to a polish of this order it must
first be submitted to a bath of caustic
alkai for two days, the bath being kept
at a temperature of IT'S degs. Fair. all
the while. Next it is soaked in a solu-
ton of hydrosulphate of calcium for
from twenty-four to thirty-nine hours.
The third dip is into bath of concen-
trated solution of sulphur. The final
dip is into solution of acetate of lead
at a temperature of 100 degs.
After being thoroughly dried the wood
is ready to have the metallic surface
impaired to it, which is done by giving
it a rubbing with finely powdered lead,
tin or zinc. Wood treated in the above
manner, it is said, will take a polish al
most equal to that so often impaired to
steel, silver or nickel-St. Louis Re-
mblic
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
Smoking in Church.

The custom of smoking during church
service was not confined to the laity and
minor clergy, for it is recorded that an
archbishop of York was once reproved
by the vicar of St. Mary's, Nottingham,
for attempting to smoke in the church
vestry.
The Rev. John Disney, of Swinderley,
in Lincolnshire, writing on the 18th of
December, 1773, to James Granger,
says: "The affair happened in st. Mary's
church, Nottingham, when Archbishop
Blackburn was there on visitation.
The archbishop had ordered some of the
apparitors or other attendants to bring
him pipes and tobacco and some liquor
into the vestry for his refreshment after
the fatigue of confirmation. And this
coming to Mr.. Disney's ears he forbade
their being brought thither; and with a
becoming spirit demonstrated with the
archbishop upon the imrropriety of his
conduct, at the same time telling his
grace that his vestry should not be con-
verted into a smoking room.-All the
Year Round.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
TINE TO LEAVE THE TELEPHONE.

TINE TO LEAVE THE TELEPHONE.
1t was in one of the biggest business
houses of the country. The telephone
bell in the private offices of the head of
the firm began to ring, and a young
clerk who was passing through the
rooms and noticed that there was no one
there to answer the call went to the
telephone.
"Hello?" he said, "what do you want?'
ais this Brown, Smith, Jones Il Will
liams?"
"Yes, say; what do You want?"
ais this Brown, Smith, Jones"
"Yes, say"
"Is this Brown, Smith"
"Yes, you deaf chunk of stone"
ais this Brown"
"See here" yelled the clerk in a rage;
"you old, bald-headed, putty faced, cot
cared mummy, go off and learn how
to put your ear to telephone receiver
before you wear your lungs out shout
ing for Brown, Smith, Jones u Williams" !"
"Oh-h!" came back in shrill cry of
fury; "l'm Mr.. Brown, the head of the
firm, and"
But the young clerk quietly put the
receiver down and let it hang SO that
there could be no more ringing, and
quietly stole away; and though Mr..
Brown has not yet discovered who it
was that called him mummy, with
qualifying adjectives, the young clerk
had to let his story out, and after wide
circulation it has reached newspaper,
which faithfully records it. =
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
NOT in the Rnrchasa

Many New England farms are known
to the people in the surrounding country
by the names of former owners, who
perhaps moved away or died many years
ago. Martin Baker came from York
state" to live on fine old Vermont
farm.
The farm had belonged to his cousin,
another Baker, and the present owner
was cultivating it, as he said, ''to the
very top of the notch"
He painted sign for the barn, which
announced to all beholders that this was
Mountain View Farm" but to his dis
gust he heard his new property spoken
of on every hand as 9TH old Bachelor
place"
His patience was greatly tried by this
fact, and at last he broke out in rage
one day when farmer who lived a
short distance from him was explaining
to newcomer that he, Martin Baker,
was man who was ''fixin up tn old
Bachelor place an callated t hev it
known tn kentry raound."
81 amt calculatin to have it known as
the 'Batchelor place, though, can tell
your blazed Martin Baker, turning upon
his petrifed neighbor.
Haven't | lived on the place over a
year now? Didn't buy it and pay hard
cash for it? Didn't buy the stock, and
the pasture land. and the wood lots, and
the meadows, and everything that ever
belonged to Bachelor? My cousin didn't
own all the land, but do. I've bought
every inch of it and paid for it. What
is there amt done in the buyin line in
regard to that farm, and why don't the
folks call it by the name I've given it?
1t mads mel"
II see it docs; see it docs" replied
the old farmer calmly. ''Ye see, friend
Baker, theirs jest one way ye've over
spec'lated grain. Ye amt bought all
of Us old folks reflections; an I'm
afeard We won't be able to FIR year or
so, t. put low fgger on it. cal1ate
it's one O them few cases wher' time
shows for more'n money" - Youths
Companion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
A GIRLS WATCH.

Kansas City Star.
1t was girl who bought watch of a
a jeweler who warranted it for year
"What does that mean?" she asked
1--WE keep it in order for you," was the
reply. "That is, we regulate it. OF
couse, if you broke the crystal, or any
thing like that, we"
"Oh, of course"
In a week or SO she was back.
"My watch does go so queerly, she
said.
"If you will allow me to look at it,
madame"
"Oh, yes" and she began fumbling
at her dress, blush mounting brighter
and brighter. Presently, with an air of
determination, she buttoned her leose
front sealskin, and, slipping her hands
under it, continued operations on more
extensive scale. In minute there was
rustic and sharp click on the floor.
She picked up the watch, quite as mat
ter of course, and passed it to the clerk,
who stood aghast.
at keeps all sorts of time,' she said
sweetly.
The clerk suppressed his feelings and
only remarked: ga watch needs very
careful handling"
"Oh, I'm ever so careful of mine. 1
always carry it inside my dress, so it
won't get scratched. L ought to have
brought it before, it has been going so
badly; but left it under my pillow the
other morning, and Mary changed the
bed, and it got into the laundry. 1t
wasn't boiled, you know--just soaked a
little while. Mary is very careful, and
she found it,
81 fear, miss, we shall be obliged to
charged you for adjusting this watch. 1t
seems to be in rather bad way"
"Oh, think that is awful. 1t was
warranted for whole year, and here
I've had it only about a week, and l
have hardly used it allr'
What are you going to do with such
people?
NO FULL LENGTH PORTRAITS FOR HIM.
4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
PUBLIC OPINION.
REPUBLICANS AND FREE SILVER.

REPUBLICANS AND FREE SILVER.
New York Press
This country will not forget the
record made by the two parties on the
free coinage issue on March "a. There
were 137 Democrats who voted for free
silver in the House. There were only
81 Democrats who voted against it. Oi
these many were free silver men who
were doubtful of the policy of passing
the measure at the present time. The
majority of Democrats in favor of free
silver was IS. The Republicans cast 81
votes against the proposition and only
IL votes for it. 1t was Republicans who
stopped the legislation, which, if carried
unless thwarted by an executive veto,
would have changed values in every
part of the country to the disaster OF
every industry.
There will be uncertainty, insecurity
and depression in financial circles SO
long as the silver issue is in its present
condition in Congress. 1t is known that
the free silver Democrats have votes
enough to pass the Bland bill at next
winters session. Republicans are ready
to leave to the people of the country the
question whether the party which favors
cheap money at the expense of prosper
ity shall come into power in all the
branches of government. The test will
come at the Presidential election. The
Democrats have been forced to show
their hands, and with that exposure
must come defeat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
IN LOVE WITH ONE OF THE GIRLS.

IN LOVE WITH ONE OF THE GIRLS.
Chicago Tribune.
81 have come to see you, sir, on a del
icate MISSION" said the young man, as
he sat down on the edge of chair and
looked uncomfortable. as young men
sometimes will.
The old man laid down his pen and
looked curious.
What is it?" he asked.
"Well, sir, you have two beautiful
daughters" explained the young man.
81 have two daughters" admitted the
old gentleman.
81 presume you have noticed that 1
have been frequently at your house" :"
suggested the young man, diffidently.
81 have noticed it"
"Thank you, sir. Ihave been paying
attentions to-in fact, sir, frankly, II
have been making love to one of your
daughters.
81 presume so. And you would like
The old gentleman hesitated and the
young man eagerly went on:
"Yes, sir; that's it exactly. 1 pro-
posed to one of them last night, and
II-"
(which one?" interrupted the old gen.
tleman. "Both are good girls, and
should hate to lose either-but which
one is it?"
"Don't you know?" asked the young
man aghast.
Certainly not. I've seen you with
both"
The young man sighed and reached
for his hat.
Il thought you might" he said. "I've
been very attentive, and L was some
times in doubt myself, seeing they're
twins, but got along all right until L
proposed. And now-now-hang it all,
sir, if you don't know which one accept
ed me don't, and I've got to begin all
over again"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
proise. A purer medicine does not exist
and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Elestric 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 malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all malarial
fevers. For cure of headache, constipa-
tion and indigestion try Electric Bitters.
Price SOC and 81 per bottle at Patterson
& Sons drug store. 5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

The Arabs, when they wish to pro-
nounce their most forcible malediction,
say, May thy soul know no more rest
than the hat on the head of European!"
The hats of kings and emperors must
have been specially in their minds when
they framed this curse.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
Character Shown i'm Thumbs.

There is as much character in the
thumbs of people as in their faces. A
long first joint of the thumb indicates
will power; a long second joint indicates
strong logical or reasoning power; a
wide, thick thumb indicates strong indi-
viduality, while broad mob at the end
of the thumb is a sure indication of OBJ
stinacy. The thumb is the character
istic feature of the human hand, a char
acteristic in which it differs from the
hand of the monkey, and of all parts of
the hand no one is so strongly individual
or telltale as the thumb.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
RELEASED AFTER 30 YEARS.

Perhaps no more pathetic tale of inno-
cent incarceration has come to light than
that which occurred in Greensboro, N. g.,
On Aug. 80, 1880; John Phillips, re-
spected citizen of that town, says: "FOr
80 years | suffered from dyspepsia; could
not enjoy one mouthful of food; my liver
ssam snd kidneys e~sea to act whole
Swamp Root cured me-" Atdruggists s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
To Mothers in This Town.

The remarkable children's worm med
icine called Mother Gray's Sweet Worm
Powders, is the receipt used by Mother
Gray, for years nurse in the Children's
Home in New York. These powders
are now sold at all drug stores, and
mothers everywhere use and praise them.
If your child is fretful and sickly,
worms often cause it. Ask for this
remedy. Harmless as milk. DESTROYS
worms and gives new life to the child.
Price 25c. 3-24-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
It Should be in Everv House

J.B. Wilson, 81 Clay ST., Sharpsbnrg,
Pa. says he will not be without DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
coughs and colds; that it cured his wife
who was threatened with pneuminia af-
ter an attack of la grippe, when various
other remedies and several physicians
had done her no good. Robert Barber,
of Cooksport, Pa, claims DR.. Kings
New Discovery has done him more good
than anything he ever used for lung
trouble; nothing like it; try it; trial bot
ties free at Pattersons'. Large bottles
SOC and 81. 5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

Mr.. JAMES A. STURGEON, who is to
carry on the ministerial duties at the
London Tabernacle, is younger brother
of the late famous preacher, and has for
some time been assistant pastor of the
great church.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
What Pain Do Animals Feel?

When the sensitiveness to pain of the
negro, compared with that of the Eu-
ropean, is but one to three, as Dr.. Eel
kin concludes it is, what relation to the
latter is borne by the sensitiveness of
the monkey of the bird7 of the reptile
and the fish? of creatures lower still?-
London Sunday Magazine?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

The irregularity of Names coast line
is indicated by the fact that Lubec
man who bought horse in Eastport
was obliged to drive the animal more
than forty miles to reach his home, al
though the two towns are only three
miles apart in straight line.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

A DENVER man wanted to get rid of
his wife and accomplished his end. He
INDUCED in perjury to such degree in
divorce proceedings he instituted that
the Judge gave him IA years in tie
penitentiary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

IT has been reckoned that if the
whole ocean should be dried up, all
water passing away in vapor, the
amount of salt remaining would be
enough to cover 100000 square miles
with layer one mile thick.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
THE MIGHTY FALLEN

Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
Ex-Congressman Warner, of Ohio
thinks the failure of the Democrats to
get the free silver bill through the
House cooks the chances of the party to
get majority of the Electoral College
In his opinion the only thing now left
for the Democracy is to become tail to
the Alliance, helping the latter carry a
few Western States, which will throw
the election into the House. where the
Democrats can win. How are the
mighty fallen!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

A WEALTHY hermit who dwelt near
Springfield, O., has started for Western
Indiana with cart made of old buggy
wheels and shafts, to which he himself
was harnessed as though he was horse
A large dog accompanied him as body
guard,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
BRIEF AND STRIKING STORIES
Some are Funny and Some are Not.
JUST BE GLAD.

JUST BE GLAD.
James Whitcomb Riley.
Oh, heart of mine, we shouldn't
Worry 50,
What we've missed of calm We couldn't
Have you knowl
What we've met of stormy pain,
And of sorrows driving rain,
We can better meet again,
II it blowi
We have erred in that dark hour,
We have known,
When the tears fell with the shower,
All alone
Were not shine and sorrow blent
As the Gracious Master meant?
Let ds temper our content
With his own.
For, we know, not eve morrow
Can be sad;
So, forgetting all the sorrow
We have had,
Let us fold away our fears,
And put by our foolish tears,
And through all the coming years
just be glad.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

YOUNG MEN-who have become victims of soli-
tary vice. that dreadful and destructive habit.
which annually sweeps to untimely grave thous-
ands of young men OF exalted talent and brilliant
intellect, may call with confidence.
0RS. FRANCE AND 0TTMAN. after years OF ex-
perence, have discovered the greatest cure known
for weakness in the back and limbs, involuntary dis
charges, impotency, general debility, nervousness,
languor, confusion Of ideas, papaton of the heart
timidity trembling, dimness of sight, giddine,s
diseases Of the head, throat. nose, skin, affec-
tions Of the liver lungs, stomach, or bowels-those
terrible disorders arising from the solitary vice of
youth-and secret practices, blighting their most
radiant hopes or snticipations, rendering marriage
impossible Take one candid thought before il is
late. A week or month may place your case beyond
the reach Of hope. Our method of treatment will
speedily and permanently cure the most obstinate
case, and absolutely restore perfect manhood.
TO MlDOlE-AGeO MEN.-There are many from
the age of 80 to 90 who troubled with frequent
evacu tions Of the bladder, often accompanied by
slight burning smarting sensation wea ening the
system a manner the patient cannot account for.
On examination of the urinary deposits, a ropy
sediment will be found. the color Will be thin or
milkish hue. There arc many men who die of this
difficulty ignorant of the cause, which is a second
stage Of seminal weakness We will guarantee a
perfect cure in all such cases, and healthy
restoration of the genito-urinary organs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
An Automatic Applauder.

A Frenchman has perfected an inven-
ton by which managers of theaters can
ascertain on first nights, in practical
manner, the feelings Of the public. The
contrivance Is an automatic applauder,
set in motion by five centime piece
New York Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
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, 25 cents per
box. For sale by Patterson q Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

NEWFOUNDLAND is very nearly 300
miles across at its broadest part, and a
little over 400 miles long. Its people
are peculiar, as all insular folk are, but
very rugged, hardy, honest and hospita-
BILE to degree.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

William Kinstone, an Englishman,
kept his own accounts, shaved and
dressed himself, saddled and bridled his
horse, threw sledge hammers and did
other seemingly impossible things with
his toes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07
DRUNKENNESS
Or the Liquor Habit Positively Cured by
Administering DIR. Haines'
Golden Specific.

1t is manufactured as powder, which
can be given in glass of beer, cup of
coffee or tea, or in food, without the
knowledge of the patient. 1t is absolute
ly harmless, and will effect permanent
and speedy cure, whether the patient is a
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck
1t has been given in thousands of cases,
and in every instance perfect cure has
followed. 1t never fails. The system once
impregnated with the Specific, it becomes
an utter impossibility for the liquor ap-
petite to exist. Cures guaranteed, 48
page book of particulars free. Address
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 185 Race Street,
Cincinnati, o. 6-4-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

Who knows that the time may not yer
come when small boys in this country
win gobble sunfiower seeds at the CIRCUS :
lust as they now consume the res'i'o
and odoriferous goober!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

liked vanity in others, and made it the
subject of his ridicule and sarcasm.
After long pleading his family in
duced him to have his portrait painted,
and Lawrence, famous London artist,
gladly undertook the task.
Soon after the picture was completed
Thackeray CHANGED to be dining at his
club, when pompous officer of the
Guard stopped beside the table and said:
"Haw, Thackeray, old boy, l hear
Lawrence has been painting your por-
trait?"
$50 he has," was the response.
Full length?''
NO; full length portraits are for sol
diers, that we may see their spurs. But
the other end of the man is the princi-
pal thing for authors" said Thackeray.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

AT one of the Russian exile stations,
Werchojansk, in Siberia, it is not an
uncommon thing for the thermometer,
in December and January, to stand at
Sc degrees below zero. The extreme of
81 degrees below zero has been more
than once registered there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

A customer with tender feet should be
lifted with shoes late in the afternoon.
The feet are then at their utmost size,
for activity enlarges them.-Shoe and
Leather Reporter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

A GREAT bee-keeper of Hampshire
declares that bees do not succeed to any
extent in the storing or honey whenever
there are wars and dissensions in Europe,
whether Her Majesty's troops are en-
gagged or not.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

To the Eskimos of Labrador belong
the honor of having discovered that th'
moon was the paradise of the good. ant
that the wicked are to be consigned to
rold cave in the center of the earth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

A WOMAN of Portsmouth, O., who
has been toothless for a long time, is
developing third set of natural teeth.
she has now on her lower jaw two fully
developed teeth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

WHY is mt this good thing2 DIR. Fen
| ner's Kidney and Backache Cure is war
ranted to give satisfaction in every case
or money returned. Such a proposition
could MT be thought of if the medicine
was MT superior to all others.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

WHILE our country remains remark
able for the badness of its roads there is
no reason for surprise that the inclem-
ency of the weather should seriously
affect trade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

A WRITER in the Boston transcript
has figured up that heaven contains
1900, 100000 souls against a populati, n
i'll hell of 75,000,0C0,0O0.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-07

Careful Investigations show that in
ordinary flames charged with common
salt the yellowness is due to too free
metallic sodium and not to the undecom-
posed molecules of chloride of sodium.