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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
,edierunt, repertus est numerus milium

redierunt, repertus est numerus milium
centum ct decem.
MUSIC.
l. What are the essential properties of
a toner.
2. Give the names of the different
lengths of tones, and the characters
which represent them.
3. Define measure, beating time, key
note, and clefs.
f. Make the staff, and write the scale
of key of E, and E fiat.
5. What are intervals? How measur-
ed in the major scale?
g. Write the soprano and bass of some
familiar music.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

ALBERT SHAW, in sketch of the late
Senator Stanford, in the Review of Re-
views, says that the country affords bet
ter opportunities for reading and study
than the cities, and that more reading is
really done in the farm home than in the
city home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

FOURTEEN eminent speakers will be at
the Caldwell Reunion, August % and 26.
Among them is Hon. Lorenzo Danford,
of misplace, Gen. Howard, Gen. Glib
son, Major Petty, Jake Kemple, D. A.
Hollingsworth, Pension Commissioner
Lochren, and Gen. Grosvenor, are other
names noted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

THE idea of keeping the Worlds Fair
open another summer is secuted by a
Chicago man, who was in town last week.
Chicago, he says, has had enough of it.
Money has been lost and is being lost in
it daily.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

THE changes adopted by the society for
reforming spelling are the Substitution of
for ph where possible; for e or n; the
omission of the final u-e, me and tie in
such words as dialogue, programme and
quartette; and of the final wherever it
is not required by the sound.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
ARITHMETIC.

/. If certain number be increased
by .005, that sum diminished by .05,
this remainder multiplied by 5000. the
product divided by .0005, the quotient
will be IS. What is the number?
2. A merchant received $2,050 with
which to buy wool, after deducting
of 2a per cent. What is
the amonnt of his commission, and how
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

On going to the woods remember these
facts: The three-leafed ivy is dangerous,
The five-leafed is harmless, The poison
sumac has white berries. No red berried
sumac is poisonous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

"A GoD-sEND is Ely's Cream Balm.
1 had catarrh for three years. Two or
three times week my nose would bleed.
l thought the sores would never heal.
Your Balm has cured me."-Mrs. NJ. A.
Jackson, Portsmouth, N. I'll have
had nasal catarrh for ten years so bad
that there were great sores in my nose,
and one place was eaten through. L got
Ely's Cream Balm. Two bottles did the
work. My nose and head are well. 1
feel like another mans. G. McMillen,
Sidney, Jackson Co., Mo. S-10-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

YOUNG MEN-who have become victims Of soli-
tary vice, that dreadful and destructive habit,
which annually sweeps to an untImey grave thous-
ands of young men of exalted talent and brilliant
intellect may call with confidence
DRS. FRANCE AND 0TTMAN, after years of ex-
perience, have discovered the greatest cure known
for weakness in the back and limbs, involuntary dis
charges, impotency, general debility, nervousness,
languor confusion of ideas, paptaIon of the heart,
timidity trembling, dimness of sight, giddiness,
diseases of the head throat, nose, or skin, afec-
tions of the liver lungs, stomach, or bowels-those
terrible disorders arising from the solitary vice OF
youth--and secret practices, bhghting their most
radiant hopes or sntcipations, rendering marriage
impossible. Take candid thought before It is too
late. 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 MlODLE-AGE0 MEN.-There many from
the age of 80 to GO who troubled with frequent
evacuations of the bladder, often accompanied by
slight burning smartng sensation, weakening tse
system a manner the patient cannot account for.
On examination of the urinary deposits, ropy
sediment will be found or the color will be thin or
milkISh hue. There are many men who die OF this
difficulty, ignorant of the cause, which is second
stage Of seminal weakness. We will guarantee
perfect all such cases, and a healthy
restoration OF the genito-urinary organs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
THE New York Evening Post has this

The New York Evening Post has this
to say to the Democracy in Congress,
and the Post is Democratic authority:
1t is necessary to remind the Democratic leaders
in Congress that they and their party will be held
responsible for every hours delay in repeating
the Sherman silver law They have majority in
both houses and they have the Presidency also.
AL legislation and executive power is in their
hands. No share of the responsibility for failing
banks and business houses and for impoverished
workmen can be put upon the Republicans unless
they interpose delay refuse to vote for the re-
peal. Up to this time they have interpOsed no
delay. On the contrary, they have urged speedy
action and have commended themselves to public
fzY0r accordingly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
ORTHOGRAPHY.
(0mit tIpO.)
S. C. MURPHY.

l. Make table of elementary sounds,
1. e. show all the elementary sounds of
our language by using the appropriate
character. Make no substitute charac-
ters.
2. Write twenty words peculiar to the
geography of New York State.
3. Define prefix, synonym, syllable,
primitive word, and articulation.
f. Distinguish between a vowel and
vocal, articulation and pronunciation,
and letter and elementary sound.
5. Define phonology and phonotopy.
5. Indicate the pronunciation of log,
roof, man, New York, Maryland, valise,
water, Congress, bought and quarantine.
Z. Give any three useful rules for
spelling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

PROTECT yourself against Tornadoes
by insuring your Buildings with the
agency of G. G. SEDGwICK,
6-1-1y Martins Ferry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

THE brightest letters from the Worlds
Fair; the greatest sporting and base ball
reports; and the best summer resort cor
respondence is to be found in The Pitts
bltr0h DisDatch. 6-15 If.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
GEOGRAPHY,
(Omit tlpO.)
T. P. HARRIS.

T. P. HARRIS.
l. How are rain, hail, dew, and snow
produced?
2. Explain the origin of coal.
3. What are the prime essentials of
vegetation? Why should the vegetation
of the tropics be so much more luxuriant
than that of the rest of the world?
4. Name the large rivers which drain
the predominant mountain-system of
Asia, of Europe, of Africa, of South
America.
5. Where are the following found:
Chocolate, pepper, cloves, nutmegs,
mace, cinnamon, and quinine?
g. What do the Danish Possessions
include? Describe them as to surface,
climate, vegetation, inhabitants, and
animals.
T. Over what bodies of water would
a vessel sail in going from New Orleans
to Quebec? From Havana to Calcutta?
From Havre to Bombay? From Savan-
nah to Muscat?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

HAY, it is said, is selling at $40 to $50
a ton at London. The freight from points
east of Chicago to London is S12 to S14 a
ton. Farmers had better ship their hay
to London
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

ALL persons who can should make en-
tries at our Fair this year. A fair isn't
to show great and wonderful things, but
to be representative of the region in
which it is held. So bring out something,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

Ex-SHERIFF o. E. FoULKE was mar
ried to Miss Annie C. Miller, at Bellaire,
last week. The couple left at once on an
extended Western trip, which will in
clude visit to the Worlds Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

LOOK out for the old black potato bug.
Numerous cases of severe blistering have
resulted from the contact of these insects
with the flesh.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

THE wheat market continues weak
and unsettled. The only encouraging
feature is the recent purchase for ship
ment to Europe, but material advance
will probably shut off the foreign de-
mand.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
Columbus Buggies.

Having secured the agency for the
Columbus Buggies, persons desiring any
thing in that line will consult their in
terests by examining these Buggies.
5-4-6m SAMUEL CAMPBELL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

Mr.. H. J. MYERS, of Oakland, Md,
says: 81 have sold thirteen bottles of
Chamoerlain's Cough Remedy to day
and am literally sold out. This is the
largest sale on record of any preparation
in a day over our counters. 1t gives
the best satisfaction of any cough med
icine we handle, and as seller it leads
all other preparations on the market"
For sale by Patterson & Sons, Druggists,
st. Clairsville. S-3-5t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

If the fear of free trade has caused a
loss to the wool growers of Belmont
county, of over $4,000, what would be
the loss should wool be placed on the
free list?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

FOREST F. FORD, former baggage
master on the G. and z. Railroad, and a
native of Woodsfield, is the defendant in
a breach of promise suit for $4,000,
brought at Cleveland by Miss Stimbert.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

Don't be backward about communi-
eating to the newspaper people any item
of news in your knowledge. 1t helps to
make the paper better and brighter
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
U. S. HISTORY.

l. Give an account of Shay's rebellion,
including locality, time, cause, result, etc.
2. Account for so many people of
French descent in South Carolina, Louis
lana, and Quebec.
3. Give the history of the U. S. Bank:
also, of National banks. What was the
effect of the former upon the business
interests of our country?
4. When did Congress meet? What
kind of session is it? What question or
questions will most likely be considered?
Why? How are members divided on
those questions? What action of the
government of India largely determined
the session at this time?
5. Name two battles in which each of
the following participated: Grant, Sher-
man, Washington and Scott.
6. Name the chief causes of the Rsvo-
luton and six leaders in the Continental
Congress. What suggested the appoint
ment of Washington to the command of
the army?
z. Give an account of the founding
and growth of Chicago. What, in your
opinion, have conduced to this wonderful
growth?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
Adopted April 20, 1893.
UNITED STATES OF AMERIcA ONO.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
/, SAMUEL NJ. TAYLOR, Secretary of State OF the
State of Ohio do hereby certify that the foregoing
is an exemplfed copy, carefully compared by me
with the original rolls now on file in this office,
and in my official cutody as Secretary OF Stale as
required by the laws OF the State of ONO, OF a
joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly
of the State of Ohio, on the nd day of April A d.
1888
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, nave here,
unto subscribed my name, ana ailiNed
IsEAI1 nv official seal, at Columbus, the 2tth
"''' vi SAMUEL NJ. TAYLOR,
k4cm Secretary Of Stale.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
NARCOTICS.
COmit tUO.)

l. What is alcohol? How produced?
2. What several causes have led to the
too common use of alcohol?
3. How may alcohol cause an increase
of fat?
4. What is aneurism? Describe the
development of the disease.
5. What is chloral? Describe its eff
fects.
6. How are the schools indirectly ben
efitted by the whisky traffic?
z. Describe the effect of tobacco upon
the heart.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

WHAT is the matter with the festival
this year? This query is not put with
any desire to revive this mild species of
torment, but only out of curiosity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

THE recent storm at Caldwell entailed
a loss of some $1,000 on the Presbyterian
congregation, and strong efforts will be
made to raise money to rebuild.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

IT has been figured that in the United
States the average life for farmers is GA
years; for lawyers 52; merchants, 4S; me-
chanics. AZ; seamen, 46; laborers, A.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

THE word dad" is pure Welsh and is a
survival among us of the ancient British
language. The beginning of the Lords
Prayer in Welsh is "Ein Dad"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

FIGG-The doctrine of metempsycho
sis is supremely ridiculous. The idea
of my soul, for instance, entering the
body of horse or dog is simply pre-
posterous. Fog-It does seem like a
case of unnecessary cruelty to animals.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

SQUIBBs-You seem to be in hurry
to present your bill. L only got the
goods the other day. Collector-Shakes
peare says: "If it were dun, when 'tis
dun, then 'twere well it were dun quickly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
si.5o Per Year in Advance.

TT not Maid within the year 25 per cent Will De
added for each year it remains unpaid
Local advertising 10 cts. per line Tor nrst lhsei
tion. and cts for each additional insertion; ~
Rates for commercial advertising furnlsheo on
application. ... or, will
Obituary notices, resolutions OF respeet e.S =, M ~
he CHARGED AZ &c line No communication Oh this
Character will receive attention unless ACCOM-
panied by instructions TO whom 70 De cnhirgeu l,i @
In estimating how much such notices VIII cost
count eight words 10 the line. -.
All communications intended for puolcation
must be accompanied by the name oil the MrlleI-
Short ponted letters on topics of interest solicited
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

A MARTIN's FERRY bicyclist rode from
Marietta to Chicago last week, and was
only about seventy seven hours on the
road.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

Mr.. THOMAS BATE, editor of the
Graphic, Texarkana, Arkansas, has
found what he believes to be the best
remedy in existence for the fux. His
experience is well worth remembering.
He saws: "Last summer l had very
severe attack of flux. 1 tried almost
every known remedy, none giving re-
lief. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera. and
Diarrhea Remedy was recommended to
me. l purchased bottle and received
almost immediate relief. l continued
to use the medicine and was entirely
cured. Itake pleasure in recommending
this remedy to any person suffering with
such disease, as in my opinion it is the
best medicine in existence" Twenty
five and fifty cent bottles for sale by
Patterson & Sons, Druggists. S-3-5t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
PHYSIOLOGY.

l. What is the effect of pancreatic
juice on starch? fats? proteids?
2. Describe the nervous supply of the
heart and explain its action.
3. What causes air to enter the lungs
on inspiration and to escape on expira-
ton?
4. Describe the changes which take
place in the blood during coagulation.
5. When the neck is broken what is
the cause of death?
g. What is a fainting fit? What would
be your treatment and what would be
your object in so doing?
Z. Draw figure of the larynx, showing
the vocal ligaments. Explain how voice
is produced.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

Mrs. CROOK, the widow of the Indian
lighting General, has attracted more
attention in Chicago recently than most
other feminine visitors to the Worlds
Fair. She is very fine looking woman,
with snowy white hair that is in striking
contrast to her youthful and vivacious
sDiritS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
qUCKLEN'S ARNICA SAr.VE

TINE flies fastest on the wings of a
promisory note.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

THE river at Wheeling is lower than it
has been for many years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

DISEASES OF WoMEn.-we have a special de-
partment, thoroughly organized. and devoted ex-
clusively to the treatment OF diseases of women
Every case consulting our specialists. whether by
letter in person, is given the most careful and
considerable attention Important cases land We get
few which have not bafied the skill OF all the
home physicans) have the benefit Of a full council
Of skilled specialists In treatment OF diseases
peculiar to females, our success has been marked.
over twothirds of our patients being ladies. old.
young married, single. rich and poor. Our method
IS entirely free from Objectionable features OF the
general practitioner, namely, Local treatment
We seldom find it necessary. We prepare rene
dies constitutional and local. rs the case demands,
and instruct ladies' how to treat themselves
MARRIAGE -Marned persons, or young men con-
templatlng marriage, aware Of physical weakness,
loss of provocative powers im?oency, or any other
disqualification, speedily restored
PRIVATE DiSEASES.-Blood Poison. Nenereai
Taint elect, Structure, Seminal Emissions, Loss OF
Sexual Power, Weakness Of Sexual Organs, wans
of Desire in Male or Female, whether from impra-
den. habits Of youth or sexual habits Of mature
years. or a. cause that deoihtates the sexual fnne-
tions, speedily anS permanently cured. Consuita-
tion free and strictly confidential Absolute cures
guaranteed Medicines sent isse from observation
to all parts Of the United States.
EPl EPSY, OR FiTS-Posiuvely cured BY nev
and neyer-failing method. Testimonials furnished
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

The odds are in favor of the germs, if our
liver is inactive and our blood impure.
What is needed most is an increase in our
germ-ighting strength. To do this success
fully you need to put on healthy flesh, rouse
the liver to vigorous action so it will throw
off these germs, and purify the blood SO that
there will be no ''weak spot" nor soil for
germ-growth.
We claim for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, that it does all this in way pecu-
liar to itself 1t is the development of gen.
erations of medical thought-it has stood the
test of a quarter OF a century OF cures.
That is why the makers can guarantee it.
In every trouble caused by torpid liver or
impure blood, if the Discovery" fails to
benefit or cure, your money is refunded.
Pretty strong reasons for trying DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy $500 if you can't be cured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

PHYSICIAN OF THE
FRANCE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE.
poraed8S6 Capital s30oo0o
Of New
Chronic Diseases and
established FRANCE MEDICAL INSTITUTE and
knowno Hdsesespe Female
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
MERREI & Soul E. Syracuse, NY

Chamberlain'S Eye and Skin
Ointment.
A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed.
% cents per box.
For Sale by Patterson d. Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

l. Tell what you think you should
possess to qualify you to teach school.
2 What do you think of the compul-
sorry law? How has it been enforced in
your neighbOrhood?
3. What is a recitation? Give its
essential elements.
4. What is meant by the known and
the unknown? What is meant by going
from the known to the unknown?
5. What is meant by moral education?
How can it be taught best?
6. What do the following expressions
mean as used by teachers? Marking
time,""the Quincy methods, ""the pour
ing in process" manual training"
Z. Define concept, percept, thought,
idea, dream, education.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
Teachers Questions.

The following questions were asked at
the Teachers Examination held in
st. Clairsville, on Saturday, Aug llth:
GRAMMAR.
(Omit tlCO.)
JAMES DUNCAN.
l. Explain the uses of the infinitive
phrase.
9. Write six different forms of the
complex sentence.
3. Define noun clause and write sen
tences illustrating: its different uses in
the sentence.
4. Give the various uses of 'what" and
illustrate each use with a sentence.
5. In how many ways may the number
Of a noun be determined? Give an ex-
ample of each.
6. Name the pronouns which have
different case forms. Give the case
forms of each in sentences.
z. Compare the following: First,
worst, last, least, next, utmost, furthest,
elder and top.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17
TO RESLST THE ATTACl

ST THE ATTACK
# the germs of Con-
sumption, Scrofula,
Grip, Malaria, and
kmany other diseases
means fight or
die for all of us.
These germs are
everywhere in the
air we breathe.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-17

Pretty strong reasons for trying DR.. Sage:
Catarrh Remedy. $500 if YOU can't be cured
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-11-23
AMIJ>G AEST,.

The Blind Boone COnesrt company com
piet-d three days engagement 81 the
auditorium las nixbf. Tue AuGie8cs va
Isrser than tie two preceding uigbis, a'sd
every person present was dc gated With
Lie evening. eHtsrsaiBtpsBf. Blind
Boone's instrumental sslscsIoDs were re-
e-Ivcd with rounds Of Applause. a. were
his limitations of various Instruments.
The audience also thoroughly sprfscs-
ated the pl&niai lon melodies sung bJ Af~-
Stella May among ta~ seicStIons ~
Boone we:- Hung=rIsa storm Aa;eh
U..sz ), Hungarian k6spseiis. No. ..
ti..sz J. sosat- PasAetl98s tbeetooysuJ.
Dolof-s y a.Gteuteig. aud = COMPOST ioD
OF s!s oysu. eutsfleo Mar-hl~iss Tornado.
lis rendering OF these ~as god through
out eacE one VILE the pubic Boone
seems a--.trd TO take the place. Vacated
Uy BI.ad Tom BooGes audiences -isasilY
Increased during Als engagement here,
asd saouisi h- ever return be VIII De
greeted w1th are 1Suses.-Iosoat9 Mai.
Oct ID i-+l
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-11-23

Hon. John Speer. the venerable Kansas
journalist, to whom, in Judge Emery's
personal of yesterday morning, reference
was made As being chairman of the COM
mittee on resolutions for the first free
state convention ever held in ;he territory
now comprising the state Of Kansas, the
place being Lawrence and the time 1874,
arrived in the city yesterday morning to
attend the irrigation convention. Mr..
Sreer knows the early history Of Kansas,
personal and political, as it is known by
few men living