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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Starting a German Train.

According to the Railroad Review,
an official of the Pittsburgh and Lake
Erie Railway recently returned from
Europe, referring to railway practice in
Germany, says:
The roadbeds are about perfect, while
the stations are simply magnificent,even
in the most Insignificant places being
very fine. The roadbeds are quite rigid,
but this is mainly due to the iron and
steel ties that are used.
The locomotives are fine pieces OF
mechanism, but their capacity is scarce
ly equal to those on this side of the At
Iantic. Their entire passenger equip
ment is always behind that in use here.
Their trains, however, run like clock
work, and the connections are perfect.
The method of starting trains is alto
gether unique and peculiar, and VIII
cause American agents and trainmen to
smile. The agent is an imposing, dig,
nified and solemn-looking official, ,attired
in elaborate uniform, literally gilt-edged
and he acts as master of ceremonies on
imposing occasions.
When the train arrives at the station
he is standing bolt upright in an almost
military position, and he is on dress pa
rade. One minute before the train starts
he reaches up and taps a gong three
times. Then strange scene takes place
and it would seem that he had pressed
button, for at the last tap the conductor
Who has been at the rear car, comes gal
Looping along the entire length OF the
platform, shouting in German the name
of every station the train will stop at.
When the engine is reached he wheels
about, and on his return quickly closes
md locks tn car doors, darts back to tbs
van to his perch on the rear car, whistle:
thrice on a tin or metal whistle, which
is instantly repeated by the brakeman
at the front end, and the train starts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
He Did Not Like Liars.

Detroit Free Press
what are you thinking about:" ask
ed the hotel clerk of the drummer who
sat by the fire in a brown study.
about investing some money l have
in real estate" replied the drummer.
How much?"
"AIl I've got; about $1,000
"Where is the real estate?"
"In a Western town. You saw that
man I've been talking to for an hour or
SO and who left here awhile ago."
"Yes."
"Well. 1 met him on the train to-day
and he got me interested in town In
Oregon called Hesperides. 1t is only
about three years old, he says, hut it has
been coming up at phenomenal rate.
He had maps and stuff here this even
ing till you couldn't rest, and he offered
me five acres within half a mile of the
center of the town for 81 900
The clerk devoted moment to wrest-
ling with thought.
@What's the population of the placer
''He didn't say, but he said 1t was
twenty five times greater than it was in
1890. when the first settler came in. He
said. too. that the number of houses had
increased 100 per cent. each year FOL
the three since the first lots were lad
out"
That's a good showing" said the
clerk, "a fine showing, but did he say
how many houses there were put up the
first year?"
The drummer looked queer.
NO, he didn't" he replied.
The clerk went around behind the
counter and came back with a newspa
per.
Here's an article on real estate snaps
in Oregon" he said, "let's look for youI
town. "Ah," he went on after a mo
nent, ''here you are: Hesperides, boom
town; one house put up in 1890, two in
'9l, '93 not yet in. Population in '9O
l; in 81, 10; '92, 20; estimate '93, %"
The clerk looked at the drummer and
smiled.
"Well," exclaimed the drummer, with
a sigh of relief, "I'm glad he didn't lie
about it, for l do so depise liar"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
How Mr. pepew Got Up a Speech.

Brooklyn Chronicle
The death of the Rev. Thomas Ed
ward Vermilye, who for fifty years was
chaplajn of the New York st. Nicholas
Society, recalls an incident in which
well known Brooklyn man and Chaun-
cey N. Depew figured.
DR.. Vermilye had for many years
spoken to the toast Holland at the
annual dinner of the organization nam
ed. Some eleven years ago, and on the
morning of the day set for the banquet,
he was taken i'll, and notified the Dinner
! Committee that he would be unable TO
make his wonted Grafton.
At oclock on the same day Depew
entered the office of John A. Nichols, at
No. Il Broadway, New York, wearing a
worried expression and persplratlon-
bedewed forehead.
Nichols" he said, I'm in fix, and
want YOU to help me out. These st.
Nicholas people have just wired me that
in the absence of DIR. Vermilye they
look to me to respond to Holland L
don't know the first thing about the
subject and it's o'clock"
"Well:" said Mr. Nichols.
Now" went on Depow, Just you take
me by the arm and walk me up Broad
way to Twenty -third-st. Don't you
talk to me and don't expect me to talk
to YOU. Just steer me clear of people,
mind l don't get run over at the cross
ings and go slow. That's all L want you
to do
Mr.. Nichols did as requested, and the
pair did not exchange a word until
Twenty third 81. was reached at 5:l5 pm.
"Thankee," said Depew as he parted
from his friend;"I guess I'm all right.
At 7:30 p. m. the first thing that the
eve of Mr. Nichols met, as ne sat down
at the dinner table, was the bland, un'
ruffied, smoothly shaven face OF DepeW
The speech that he made later is yet a
delightful tradition in the annals OF the
st. Nicholas Society. 1t was ehock full
of wit, fact, figures and sentiment. No
body but Mr. Nichols dreamed that 1t
had been conceived, shaped and born
amid the riot and roar of Broadway.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
What You shoot In China.

A naval officer once told the writer
that pheasant shooting in China was
very fair and would be really good if
there were not so many obstacles about
to enjoying it comfortably. He said that
the people were so numerous that if you
let gun go off almost anywhere in Chi
na you were pretty sure to hit China
man. They seemed easy, however, to
deal with, small present as damages
sending them away in contented state
of mind, and indeed this naval authority
did say that they would sometimes try
to get in the shooters way ON purpose to
get these damages. ges.-Macmillan Maga-
zine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Pocket Life Saving Apparatus.

In 1874 Lieutenant Brunei of Dieppe
introduced his pocket life saving lines, of
which already upward of 8 3,340 are being
used in France, where they now rescue
annually some 2S5 lives. Nevertheless
these admirable inventions are almost
unknown in our empire. Bruners small
pocket line consists of wooden float,
round which some 80 feet of stout cord
is wound The other end of the cord
terminates in an efficient grapnel armed
with four small hooks. The whole ap-
paratus complete weighs only five
ounces and is the most convenient of all
life saving lines. Hence urge its adop-
ton everywhere, especially for officials
and others engaged about our coasts and
inland waters. These appliances could
be proftably retailed for about Is. Sd.
each, and any one can make them.-Lon-
don Vanity Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
A Magnetic Detecter.

A clever contrivance has been invent
ed for the detection of small pieces of
magnetizable metal, such as needles,
tacks, steel and iron chips, ETC., that may
have entered the human body unawares
and hidden themselves in the skin or
deeper tissues. The instrument was de-
vised by DR.. J. B. Williams and consists
essentially of partially astatic combi-
nation of small magnetic needles sus-
pended within glass tube, the tube be-
ing covered with tinfoil to minimize
electric action. except for small space
through which the needle can be OBJ
served. 1t is claimed that the instru-
ment is sufficiently delicate to detect the
presence of one-eighth of an inch of steel
or iron wire at distance of six inches
from itself.-New York Telegram.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20

YOUNG MEN-Who have become victims of soli-
tary vice, that dreadful and destructive habit,
which annually sweeps TO an untimely grave thous-
ands of young men of exalted talent and brilliant
intellect nav call with confidence.
DRS. FRANCE AND 0TrMAN, 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 papitation Of the heart,
timidity, trembling, dmness of sight, gddiness,
diseases of the head, throat, nose, or SkIn afec-
tons of the liver lungs, stomach, or bowes-those
terrible disorders arising from the solitary vice of
youth--and secret practices, bhghting their most
radiant hopes snticipations, rendering marriage
impossible. Take candid thought before It is too
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 Ml0DLE-AGs0 MEN.-There many from
the age of 80 to 60 who troubled with frequent
executions of the bladder, often accompanied by
slight burning or smartng sensation, weak enIng the
system IN a manner the patient cannot account for
On examination of the urinary deposits, a ropy
sediment will be found or the color will be thin
mIkish hue. There are many men who die of tins
difficulty, ignorant Of the cause which is 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, 1893-04-20
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Laest u S Govt Report
R|yaI BakiRs Bs.sjds'!
ABSOLUTELY Pure
A Spicy Correspondence.

Alexandra Dumas once received the
following note signed by French
Count:
Cj"Monsieur-I have the honor to pro-
pose to you to associate yourself with
me in the composition Of drama. Your
name will figure by the side of mine
you alone composing the drama, and
alone defraying all the expenses of the
first representation. You shall have all
the profits, for l work only for glory"
Dumas replied: Monsieur have
never been in the habit of Harvesting to-
gether in my carriage horse and an
ass. l reget. then, not to be able to ac-
cept your very kind proposition.
The Count responded: Monsieur Du-
mas-I received your note of refusal to
unite our literary labOrs. You are al
liberty not to understand your own in
terest, bat do not allow yourself in the
future to call me horse.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
The Perils of omce-Seeking.

Baltimore SUM-
Some of the Georgia people in Wash
ington are enjoying a story told on a
gentleman from their State who came to
Washington to look for an office. He
found the address of Senator Gordon IN
the directory and started for the hotel.
He finally succeeded in finding it, but he
didn't know anything about sending his
name up from the Office, land so he climb
ed the stairs himself, proposing to 60
direct to the Senator's roc m. He raped
at the first door he came to, and asked
if that was Senator Godon's room. he
was told that it was not, and the occu-
Dants did not know where the Senator S
apartments were. He then went to tie
next door and tried that with no better
success. Finally, as he was beginning
to despair of ever finding the place IN
such large house, he was seen by the
private watchman of the hotel, who
watched him tiptoeing along the corrl-
dor for a time, and then went up to him
and asked him his business. The GeoTg-
ian told him, but the watchman would
not be convinced, and took him by the
collar and led him down stairs. There
the Georgian saw an acquaintance from
his own State, whom he called upon to
identify him, but the latter, thinking
there was some joke on foot, declared
he had never seen the man before. The
watchman was then convinced the prls
oner was suspicious character, and
wanted to rush him off to the station
house at once, but the hotel clerk sent
up for Senator Gordon, who soon came
down and explained who the man was
The Georgian had had enough of office,
seeking, however, and he started home
by the next train.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Some Swindles.

National StOckman and Farmer
Several new swindling schemes are
being worked throughout the country at
present 1t might be well to be on the
lookout for the slick-tongued stranger
who has great bargains to offer. A Chi
cago firm offers to send prepaid fine
steel engraving of the landing of Colum
bus upon receipt of one dollar. The
confiding person who invests dollar
gets in retl IN two-cent Columbian
postage stamp. The farmers of some
sections of Ohio are being taken in by
man who claims to be representative
of a creamery located at Cincinnati. He
has circulars, etc, to show that his tirm
is doing the largest creamery business
in the country, and that he is buying
butter from the farmers all over the
State. He offers prices which are much
better than can be obtained from country
stores and other buyers, and the result
is that many bite at the bait very readily.
After contract is made he shows that
his company will only accept butter
made with certain creamery appliances
and churns. He then proceeds to sell
the churns at prices ranging from $25
to $50 His terms are cash on the ap-
pliances he sells. The goods are to be
shipped soon, but the farmers never hear
from them. A scheme worked among
farmers by another party is that of leas-
ing barn wherever he can do so for
the purpose of showing machinery and
making sales to the neighboring farmers.
The lease, which is signed by the farmer,
turns out to be promissory note and
comes up for collection in due season.
The man who wants to save trouble will
deal with responsible and well known
parties only.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
LOOK OUT For THEM.

my kidneys are all right; l have nc
pain in my back" Mistaken man. Peo
pie die from kidney disease of so bad g
character that the organs are nearly de-
stroyed, and yet they have never had a
pain or an ache. Why? Brcause the dis
ease began in the interior of the kidneys
where they are few nerves of feeling tC
convey the sensation of pain. DIR. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root is the great specific
for Bright's disease" urinary troubles
troubles and kidney difficulties. Sold by
druggists.
A FATHER in reproving his son said
sternly to him: Ibid you ever see me
doing such thing as that when l was
a bov?''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20

state. and as such has right to be re-
ceived into the body without question
and without protest concerning anything
which he may have done previous to his
election. Neither the credit OF the
Democratic party nor the honor OF the
country will be enhanced by such a pre-
eedent. How Mr.. Roach can strut
around in senatorial togS with such
record as he has confessed passes COM
nrehension.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Criticism of "CNmheIine." {"

At one Of the performances of Gym
beline" by Modjeska's company one OF
the audience heard a man behind him
say to another, What is this piece and
where did she get it?' "Oh," answered
his companion, something she picked
up. suppose" All this seems less rep
rehensible when DR.. Johnson's criticism
of ''Cymbeline" is recalled. To him it
sounded like the creation of lunatic
without a single lucid interval Chicago
Herald
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
PUBLIC OPINION.
AN OHIO IDEA.

Cincinnati Tribune.
1t is decidedly amusing to hear ONO
Democrats expressing disapproval OF the
appointment of such men as Judge
Gresham and Mr. Maxwell because they
were Republicans but recently and may
still have a leaning in that direction.
Such adverse criticism comes with ex-
ceedingly bad grace from Ohio members
of party which has not had an original
Democrat as candidate for Governor
since 1877. Look at the list! Ewing
Bookwalter, Hoadly, Powell and Camp
bell, renegade Republicans, one and all
IL looks much as if Mr.. Cleveland had
adopted an Ohio idea, even IL he mas
not been able to find an ideal OHIO
Democrat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
It Should be in Every 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.
BLOCKS 60 feet long without break
are found quite frequently in the onyx
quarries in Lower California.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
When Washington Was Inaugurated.

On the occasion of Washington's Sec
ond inaugural, many of the members of
congress were desirous of waiting on him
in testimony of respect as chief magis-
trate. A motion was made to adjourn
for half an hour for the purpose, which,
however, met with great opposition as a
species of homage-''it was setting up an
idol dangerous to liberty; it had bias to-
ward monarchy: philadelphia Ledger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs, and colds. upon
this condition. Ii you are afflicted with
a cough, cold or any lung, throat OF
chest trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, giving it fair trial, and
experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money re-
funded: We could not make this OffeI
did We not know that DR.. Kings New
Discovery could be relied on; it never
disappoints; trial bottle free at Patter-
sons Drug Store; Large size soc. and
Sl.00.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Imitation In the Matter of Dress

Imitation is one of the most marked
characteristics of human nature, and in
nothing is this more noticeable than in
the matter of dress. To the desire to do
as others do may be attributed the prev
alence of almost all the fashions that
have existed since the days when our
primitive ancestors donned their unpre-
tentious fig leaves.-London Tit-Bits.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Aliens Discovery for Piles.

Aliens discovery for Piles Will cure
blind bleeding and itching piles when all
other treatments have failed it stops the
itching ut once, eases the SORENESS, acts
as pOultice and absorbs the tumors: it
is a new discovery that cures piles; pre-
pared only for piles and itching Of the
private parts and nothing else; ask to-day
for Aliens Discovery. sold by ali drug
gists, soc; sent by mail. Address Aliens
Discovery, Box SO, Leroy, n. Y. 323-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20

ELDER S. 5. BEAVER, CT McAllister-
vile, Juniatta Co., Pa, says his wife is
subject to cramp in the stomach. Last
summer she tried Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy for it.
and was much pleased with the speedy
relief it afforded. She has since used it
whenever necessary and found that ii
never fails. For sale by Patterson &
Sons. Druggists. 4-6-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Metal Ties For Roadbeds.

Numerous metal ties have been invent
ed and many railroads have tried them,
but all have proved unsatisfactory. The
principal objections to them are based
on their cost and their nonelasticity. A
track laid ON metal ties wears out roll
ing stock much faster than one laid on
timber.-New York Tribune
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
How n Fashion Was Started.

During the reign of George Ill the
Duke of York had a duel with Colonel
Lennox, with the result that the colonel
succeeded in shooting away one of the
dukes curls. Hence it became the cor
rect thing to wear curl ON one side of
the temple only. We do not know
whether this was the origin of the cele-
brated curl Of a deceased prime minis
ter-London Tit-Bits.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
THE TROUBLESOME ROACH CASE.

THE TROUBLESOME ROACH CASE.
Pittsburgh Dispatch
The Democrats are disposed to sneak
into the dark or skulk behind closed
doors whenever it is proposed to venti-
late the unsavory Roach case. 1t was
REGARDED at the time as great achieve
ment-the selection of a Democratic
Senator by Republican Legislature in
North Dakota-but the sequel shows
that the vote was dearly bought. There
has been resolution pending for some
time in the Senate directing an investi-
CATION into the charge that Mr.. Roach
while cashier of national bank at
Washington City, embezzled some $780,,
900 of the funds of the bank and then
skipped off to Dakota, where he has
since grown wealthy and developed into
a Democratic Senator. Fearing that
the resolution would come up for debate
on Tuesday the Democratic majority of
the Senate, under the lead of Senator
German, voted solidly in favor of con-
sidering all business in executive session
or behind closed doors. The Republicans
opposed the hiding from the public gaze
but "the blinds were pulled down"
The pinch in this disgraceful case is
that the charge is literally true and that
the evidence is in the custody of the
treasury department. Cashier Roach
stole $4,000 and when his rascality be-
came known he ran away. His bonds
men made good $4,000 of the pilfereG
money, and out of some property be-
longing to the embezzler the bank real
lied $4,000, the balance remaining un
paid to this day. Roach makes no denia
of his guilt, but has to content himself
with pleading the statute of limitations
the theft having been committed fifteer
years ago.
Is this past conduct of present Sen
ator a proper subject for investigation
and action on the part of that honorable
body, or should it be passed over il
silence and without even a protest
This is all there is in the case. Tht
Democrats, after threatening to include
in the investigation several prominent
Republican Senators, made no effort tC
do so, but settled down in the determine
ton to accept Roach for what he i:
worth to them politically and otherwise
The proof of this is found in their evi
dent intention to smother the investiga
ton. Actions speak louder than words
They do not say that they propose tc
take this embezzler to their bosoms
socially and morally, but they do sa,
that he has been sent to the United
States Senate to represent a sovereign
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
ALI Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it Free. Call on the advertised
Druggist and get Trial Bottle Free
Send your name and address to H. E,
Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a
sample box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Free, as well as copy of Guide to
Health and Household Instructor, Free.
All of which is guaranteed to do you
good and cost you nothing. Patterson
Sons drug store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20
Catarrh in Colorado.

used EIy's Cream Balm for dry ca
tarrh. 1t proved cure.-B. f. NJ.
Weeks, Denver.--Ely's Cream Balm
is especially adapted as a remedy for
catarrh which is aggravated by alkaline
dust and dry winds.-W. A. Hover,
Druggist, Denver. IL can recon-
mend Ely's Cream Balm to all sufferers
from dry catarrh from personal expert
ence.-Michael Herr, Pharmacist, Den
ver--Eiy's Cream Balm has cured
many cases of catarrh. 1t is in constant
demand. Geo. W. Hoyt, Pharmacist,
Cheyenne, Wy. 4-20-2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-04-20

EVERYBODY reads the Pittsburg Dis
patch for the reason that it contains
more news, both general, special, and
telegraphic; has more contributors and
more special correspondence than any
other newspaper between New York and
Chicago. l-l2-ly