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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

THE season of bad roads is about be-
ginning-the period during which many
of the people in the country are practic-
ally cut off from communication with
the towns and with their neighbors be-
cause the roads near which they live are
impossible. 1t is therefore in order to
make the usual remarks upon bad roads,
and on this line the following idea of an
exchange is valuable: "Those who have
studied the history of road making in
the civilized countries of the world are
well aware of the fact that no good
comprehensive system of roads has ever
been built by the purely local efforts of
one neighborhooda and another. Indeed,
such efforts have always proved futile.
When great good has been accomplished,
it has been through the efforts of a
strong State taking hold for awhile, at
least, of the administration of the
common roads. This was the case in
England and in France in modern times,
and that of Rome long ago." And it
might be added that this was the case
also when our National pike was built.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26
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. Elestrie 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 s1.per bottle at Patterson
& Sons drug store. 5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

HERE is the cause of the hard times;
here is the very worm at the root OF our
industrial prosperity; this is the reason,
understand clearly. that you have diff
Guilty in collecting money due you, that
business is stagnant, that great com
mercial enterprises are dead, and that
actual suffering for the necessities OF
life stares thousands of people in the
face at the beginning of winter. Marx
it; take its lesson; resolve never again
to be duped' by demagogy into voting
against your own living.
"My fellow citizens it is not the money
that is the trouble. We have more
money right now than we ever had and
1t is all good. The truth is we have
everything we had last year-excepi
prosperity, and we have bartered that
away for change of administrations
We have got the same men, same money
same machinery, same markets, but we
have got this year a new management
We have the same people and the same
manufacturing plants, but the people
last year voted for new policy. We
have the same industry, the same energy
but we have also new engine and a
new engineer and both were patterned
before the war.
"What is the matter to-day? 1t is not
a lack of currency, not disordered cur
rency. It's lack Of confidencesin each
other, in the future, in the change in the
general government. No man manu-
factures for the future when he does not
know what that future is to be. No
man will produce iron and steel for
future sales when, when six months
from now, he may be obliged to COM
pete with free coal, free ore and free
trade wages. No man will manufacture
cloth when he is obliged to compete
with flee wool"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26
DEMOCRATIC RESPONSIBILITY.

DEMOCRATIC RESPONSIBILITY.
New York Tribune.
Senator Sherman's speech on Tuesday
put to shame the Democrats who had
been hiding their real hostility to repeal
under pretended inability to get vote,
and forced them to take upon themselves
the responsibility of governing, or else
confess their utter incapacity. The
effect was immediate, and whether the
caucus of Democrats results in any
wholesome action or not, it will at
least make the party distinctly respon-
sible, either for trying to do something
or for refusing to do anything.
The shame of Democratic leoders, if
they are not mentslly and morally alto
gether pachydermatous, must have been
we'll nigh mendurable when Senator
Sherman stated that Republicans had
never shirked their responsibility, nor
depended upon the help of the opposi-
ton to pass important measures. "We
never pleaded the baby act or said that
we could not agree" Republicans man.
fully met their responsibilities, took
counsel among themselves, and sin that
way were passed all the great laws that
have marked American hislory in the
last thisty years." But here is Demo
cratic President recommending a policy
whibh his own party will not support
and has not manliness enough to openly
oppose, and Republicans furnish nearly
two-thirds of the vote to pass the pend
ing bill, while the party which the
President represents stands here unable
to formulate policy and to say what it
desires" If there has ever been a more
scorching and contemptuous arraign-
ment of incapacity in legislation, it is
not now remembered. The sting of it
is that every word of it is true, and only
the propricties of parliamentary dis
cussions prevent the use of language
more in keeping with the outraged feel
ings of the people.
While the Senator's speech magnifi-
Gently illustrated the patriotic fidelity of
Republicans during the weary session,
and their honorable courage and manli-
ness in past times of trial, it did not
turn aside hairs breadth from euty to
the country for the sake of gaining
partisan advantage. but urged in the
strongest way that the Democrats should
determine upon something, and give the
country some definite policy-if not
that of the President, some other.
Everybody knows that continued uncer-
tainty is costing the people many
millions every day, and the disasters it
is producing are all the more painful.
because most of them might have been
avoided if the party in power had shown
either capacity or manliness. Almost
any fixed policy, whether better or worse,
would have enabled thousands of bust
ness men to adjust their affairs to it, and
to avoid great part of the losses they
have sustained. But while the Senate
pretends to favor repeal, but will not act
upon it, nobody can guess what may
follow.
1t is perfectly obvious that if the
Democrats can agree upon and pass any
measure, the responsibility is rightly
theirs. But they have no business to
ask the Republicans to linger at Wash
ington indefinitely, while Democrats
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

THE medical profession disguises from
the public the fact of the prevalence of
kidney troubles, because of theirinability
to provide their patients with a success
full treatment. The most noted physician
speaks plainly. H. c. Mccormick, NJ.
D., Ph. g., of Penn Argyle, Pa, writes,
with 80 years experience l find DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root by far the most
successful kidney, liver and bladder spe-
cific ever used in my practice. 1t has
cured hund reds of the worst cases for
me-" Sold by druggists.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26
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. 5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26
MARSHAL IMAGINATION.

New York Press.
The death of Marshal MacMahon re-
calls the most painful period, since
Waterloo, in the history of the French
people. Among the flotsam and jetsam
of humanity borne to the shores of
France, with the expulsion of the
Stuarts from Britain, were some very
worthless and some very worthy fol-
lowers of the exiled house. Many of
the exiles were no better than vagabonds,
and the French Government occasionally
corrected their morals by breaking on
the wheel and similar measures of
severity. Others were noble and con-
scientious men, and from one of these
was descended the late Duke of Magenta
and ex-President of France.
MacMahon was a brave soldier, with
an inherited strain of that tenacious
loyalty which made his Irish ancestors
emigrants. He distinguished himself in
the Crimea, and perhaps the most
brilliant feat in all his career was the
capture of the Malakoff at Sebastopol.
He was then in the flush of life, and
had the war with Russia continued he
might have won high place among
European commanders. In the brief
campaign which Frustrated Austrian
power in Italy, MacMahon proved him
self strategist of no mean ability, as
well as fearless fighter, and had his
career ended then he would have been
counted among successful French CON-
manders. But the French Prussian war
found MacMahon already beyond the
prime of his powers and i'll fitted to Or
ganize victory with an army, however
brave, hampered by vampires, weakened
by imperial incapacity and confronted
by the most formidable military force
since the days of Napoleon the Great
MacMahon was saved from odium by
the wound which testified to his valor,
and if his heart was with his fallen chief
his patriotism kept him true to his
country. Frenchmen felt that Mac
Mahon had done his best, however vain
his best had proved. under the difficulties
which others created.
MacMaboL, dS PRESIDENT, mlStOOk the
temper of France, which was for pro-
gress, and not for reaction; and yet it
may have been well for France that a
stern military disciplinarian held the
reins in those early and turbulent days
of the young republic. McMahon kept
the elements of disorder in check. while |
his sense of duty prevented him from
being used as tool for the restoration
of that regime to which he was, no
doubt, secretly devoted. His later life
has been placidly passed beyond the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

GOVERNOR MCKINLEY well said at
Bellaire Thursday night that the Sher-
man law is not the cause of the present
depression. He declared himself in
favor of its repeal as no longer useful,
and showed plainly that the RESPONSE
bjlitv for its retention on the statute
books rests with the Democracy:
son the general subject of money" said the
Governor, "the Republican party stands where 1t
has always been, in favor of silver, IN favor oi
gold, in favor of paper. all to be issued by the
government of the United States, each equal In
value to the other. and every issne worth one
hundred cents ON the dollar everywhere. We have
never had better money than we have to-day III
has been so good that last fall when the people lost
faith and pretty nearly everything else, tney had
faith in the money. Every man who had money
in hanks wanted it-wanted ii badly Everybody
wanted it the same day. What did they want II
forP Not to make an investment, or 10 buy a
farm not to build industries for we are not build
ing industries now. They wanted 1t that they
might hoard away. for the reason that they knew
that it was all good. You never heard OF people
boarding away money that wos not good. In this
boarding away process treasury notes were pre-
ferred to gold and silver, for the people knew that
they were good as long as the government was
good. The Democratic party is pledged to State
bank money it its platform of last year. in that Il
declares in favor of the repeal of the 10 per cent
tax on State banks. The consequence OF the repeai
of this tax will be that State banks will spring up
everywhere. That tax was put on State banks
during the war, not for revenue, bnt for de-
struction-it destroyed all of them. Not State
bank can pay the lOper cent. tax. The truth Is
at that time we got into great national job, and
1t required national agencies to manage IT,
Though 125 National banks have this year gone
nto the hands of the controller of the currency,
there is no record of anyone losing sleep who held
their notes. Because around, beneath and above
those notes was the pledge of the government OF
the United States,,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

prosecute their small and contemplate
private wrangles, plotting to save their
own neeks in Democratic States, or to
bring their President to humiliation. 1t
is their business to decide what they
will do, or else to own their incapacity
and adjourn, doing nothing. Even ad-
journment would give the people a
respite from uncertainty for a month,
and 50 far would be better than the
performance which Senator Sherman so
properly censures.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

SENATORS, Morgan of Alabama and
Hill of New York (both Democrats) had
a tilt in the Senate last week. Senator
Hill taunted Senator Morgan with having
been a rebel, who thereupon said, sit
was only men who hired substitutes and
stayed at home and pleaded the baby
act who would say, in the Senate or out
of it, that any Southern Senator had
supported secession. Now, what must
have been the Presidents feelings when
he heard these words?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

REMEMBER this-the Democratic party
is alone responsible for the trouble in the
Senate. They have the majority. They
can, if they will, pass desired legislation.
But they repeat in their attitude the
experience of the past. The Democratic
party is one of negation, one of opposi-
tion. 1t never has done anything good,
and it never will
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

IT is told of a Florence, Ind, young g
man, who drove his best girl home from
party the other night, that he tied his
horse to the back gate, and after an
affectionate leave taking was so full of
thoughts of love that he walked home,
never thinking about the horse until the
livery man ask him the next morning if
he had lost, sold or pawned it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26


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, may call with confidence.
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perience, have discovered the greatest cure known
for weakness in the back and hmbs involuntary dis
charges, impotency, general debility nervousness.
anguor, confusion of IDEAS papitation of the heart
timdity, trembling, dimnesS of sight, giddiness,
diseases of the head. throat nose, or skin, affec-
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terrible disorders arising from the solitary vice of
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slight burning or smartng sensation, weak ening IS-
system IN 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
mlkish hue. There arc many men who die Of this
difhcuity, 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, 1893-10-26

CREDITOR: "The consciences of those
two bankrupts appear to be very elastic
Assignee: "Well, don'ty expect elias
ticity in suspenders?"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE

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
or money refunded. Price, 20 cents per
box. For sale by Patterson & Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

81 presume you have never seen that
lady again who thrust her umbrella into
your face last summer" mo, but l am
still keeping an eye out for her."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

The experience of these hard times
shows that pepole will find money for
Injuries that they want, even when the
necessaries of life are charity bought.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

DENTIST: "Would you prefar to take
gas to have the tooth out?" Patient,
with the utmost gravity: "How much
is it thousand?"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

current of public affairs, and he goes
to the tomb with the reputation of a
soldier without fear or reproach, and
who never failed to answer the call of
duty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

OLD LADY; "Sir, you have stolen my
daughters love-" Unabashed culprit;
We'll, didn't return it,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

ELY's CREAM BALM is especially
adapted as remedy for catarrh which
is aggravated by alkaline dust and dry
winds. w. A. Hover, Druggist, Denver.
Ny catarrh was very bad. For thirty
years have been troubled with it-have
tried number of remedies without re-
lief. A druggist advised Ely's Cream
Balm. 1 have used only one bottle and
can say feel like new man. L make
this voluntary statement that others
may know of the Balm. W. Mathew
son, (Lawyer), Pawtucket, R. L. 1872
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"MEDICINE," said little girl to her
playmate, sis something that makes you
be careful not to catch cold again"
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THERE are three things that beat a
drum for noise-one is small boy, and
the other two are drumsticks.
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"HELLo," said the hose to the lawn,
"don't you and the mower speak?" mo;
not since he cut me last year."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

REPUBLICANS should not be satisfied
with less than 800 majority in Belmont
county.
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JUDGE: "How did you come to rob
this man in broad daylight on fire.
quented thoroughbred" Highwayman
81 couldn't help that; L had an engage
ment for every night in that week"
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FRosTs are generally dew before they
come.
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DISEASES OF WoMEN.-we have a special de-
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ace you spending money you can i'll
afford for Tobacco, Morphine, or DriukF
Stop it. Hills Chloride of Gold Tablets,
sold by all druggists, will cure you in 3
to 5 days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

HE: 81 am rather in favor of the
English mode of spelling" She: "Y- esp
"Yes, indeed. Take 'parlor' for instance.
Having 'u' in it makes all the difference
in the world"
NATURAL selection-The best UNI
brella in the rack.
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person applying for medical treatment should send
rst in the morning preferredl which will receive
il requested written analysis will be givea.
tenders, who keep trifling with them month after
ouid apply immediately. Delays are dangerous
which have been neglected or unskilfuily treated
lures Parties treated by mail express, bur where
cases guaranteed. No RISKS incurred.
Treatment sent c. o. d. 70 any part Of U. s. Lss3
vcE, Nos. s8 and 20 ". ezy 81. ceiunbss. O.
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WITH some minds of the baser sort
there is difficulty, proverbially, of for
giving those whom one is conscious OF
having injured; and again, those who
have done very great and important
service, beyond what can ever receive
an adequate return.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

MONEY should be regarded with GER
tain seriousness; for it is the quintes-
sence, or representative, of the gifts of
Providence and the toll of man. 1t is
hard to get it and easy to spend. There
is peril in it, and blessedness in it. To
the wise and good, it is the best of all
servants; to the weak and foolish it is
the most terrible of all tyrants.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-26

Fun is the most conservative element
of society; and ought to be cherished
and encouraged by all lawful means.
People never plot mischief when they
are merry. Laughter is an enemy to
malice, foe to scandal, and friend to
every virtue. Itpromotes good temper,
enlivens the heart, and brightens the in
tellect. Let us laugh when we can.
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