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The Progress., 1893-11-18

Gustavus Adolphus was the great
est military innovator of modern
times. He reduced the regiments TO
about 1900 men. 13J in Il company;
lightened the muskets so that a rest
became unnecessary. facilitated firing
by the use of paper cartridges and
abolished the deep formation. His
pikemen stood six deep, his musket-
GERS three deep. He also organized
both cavalry and artillery, and he
made field guns so light that two
horses could draw them at gallop
and so effective that they could be
fired six times while a musketeer fired
twice.
The Progress., 1893-11-18
CRYING Down Credit.

One of the rules of the Canadian
military service is that of ''cryiug
down credit" In Toronto last week
this rule was carried out in front of
the postoficeL 1t consisted in lit
tie ceremony performed by sergeant
major, trooper and a trumpeter OF
the Canadian dragons. The trum-
peter blew his trumpet and then the
sergeant MAJOR in stentorian voice
declared that the officer commanding
The Canadian dragons would not be
responsible for any debts contracted
nv the members of the regiment
beyond days pay. and that even a
days pay would not be guaranteed
IL the debt was contracted for liquor.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

Syrup

Nv ACQUAINTANCE Win BoScheeT s
German Syrupw was made about four
teen years ago. 1 contracted a cold
which resulted in a hoarseness and
cough which disabled me from fill
ing my pulpit for a number of Sab
baths. After trying a physician,
without obtaining relief l saw the
advertisement Of your remedy and
obtained bottle. IrcCeived quick
and permanent help. l never hcsi-
tate to tell my experience. Rev. VI.
H. Haggerty, Martinsville, n. J. %
The Progress., 1893-11-18

The principle OF the modern piow
was laid down by Thomas Jefferson.
\ plow consist of two wedges a cut
ting and lifting wedgc-and Jeffer-
son discovered and enumerated the
proportions Of each and the relation
each bore to the other. Before his
day no two smiths made plows alike;
now they are made in accordance with
a mathematical formula.
The Progress., 1893-11-18
WHEN WAS IN CHicao-"
nut Ills Friend Kicked Against Having
Any More of 1t Seryed I'm


Nv hen l was in Chicag-"
1he man with the long hair was
improving his eleventh opportunity
10 Tell little incident which hap
pened during his stay at the fair.
Now, look here. Cy," put in his
companion, ''dO stop right where
you are. | know you were at the
1alr and that you rode in the Ferris
wheel, breathed Lake Michigan air
from the roof of the Manufacture =
building, did the Midway and rods
III gondOla. That's enough, if
Know the rules of supply and de-
mand
''As | was saying" persisted he OF
the long hair, when | was in Chic
':Good-bye old man." was the ex-
asperated interruption which, for
the second time, put stop to the
long-hairod mans story.
mot mad, hope, Just because
proposed telling "a very amusing in
cident which happened to happen
when | was in CHI"
Say, do you remember the Gem
tcnnial?'
"Remember the Centennial? Course
do. Wasn't | there. and didn't !
see the whole show from beginning
to end? Was | at the Centennjal3
What a question. Time and again |
have told"
That's just the trouble. Now, as
| remember, the Centennial was sew
enteen years ago"
Yes"
And you went"
Yes"
And when You got back you had
considerable to say about what you
saw there
Yes
"And you were telling ME only yes
terday. about the big engine you saw
at the Centennial
Yes"
"Well, your hair may be long, Cy,
and / may be chock-full of patience,
and your list of incidents which hap
pened when you were in Chicago may
be four miles long, but I'll tell you
one thing right now. I've had
enough"
Not mad, l hope, just because l
pro"
NO" was the reply, I'm not mad.
| was only thinking. For seven
years I've listened patiently to your
never-ceasing incidents about the
Centennial We bought a piece #
land together, sold lots from it at the
same time, both built cottage at the
same time, side by side. and married
twin sisters on the same day. I've
tried to do the right thing by you
always. Whenever you would get on
one of these Centennial streak, I've
tried to look intere ted. I've laughed
when you laughed, have said won
derfui' when you said wonderful,
and Ia other ways have strived to
use yoi white. Now, in the face OF
all this you won't let up. l heard
/ you say the Columbian show is ten
times bigger than the Centennial.
and that there is ten times as much
going on"
That is So"
well, if you think | am patiently
/ going to submit to your little Incl
dents of the worlds fair for 10 years
right on top of these seventeen years
of incidents about the Centennial,
we might as well break friendship
right here"
And the long-haired man IS still
looking for his eleventh opportunity
to tell what it was that happened
when he was in Chicago.
The Progress., 1893-11-18
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when in
need of laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most graf
flying results follow its use; so that it Is
the best family remedy known, and every
family should have a bottle on hand.
The Progress., 1893-11-18
-r OF ONO, Cry or TOLEDO, -

or ONO, Cry or TOLEDO, -
HAih LUcAS COUNTY.
II CHENEY makes oath that he is
fkon;or partner Of the firm of F. J.
The SCI e Co. doing business in the City
CgEShId CgEESiado, County and State aforesaid. and
ot "Soid firm will Iay the sum of ONE
tha, a,,SpFD DOLLARS for each and every
hIN( Catarrh that cannot be cured by
daseOr of H.I'- CATARPU CURE.
the uso FRANK }. CHENEY.
e,rn 70 before me and subscribed in my
o,oe tbi, 9th day Of December, A. ID.
pre- \ W. GLEASON,
F% Notary Public
sBAL.
1.Trs Catarrh Cure j., taken internally
Il' ats dire.t, on the blood and mucus
anJ l.fscss of the system. Send for testimo-
nias' + J. CHENEY x Co, Toledo. o.
rz-sold 10y Druggists, &c.
Ua can always get good out of our
..orbles by talking them over with the
Jcrd.
The Progress., 1893-11-18
G000 CHANCE

Odell 90 Typewriter for $40. II cash with or
GER 10 received before Nov. lst, 1898. The
nmous Odell Typewriter is used by Lawyers:
6lnisters, Doctors. Merchants, Editors ana
government onicers, because OF its clean
yesoher required. II will do your work In one
aeurs practice. Order now and take advant'
~ Of this exceptionally
The Progress., 1893-11-18

BRowN's Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia,
Malaria. Biliousness and General Debility.
Gives strength, aids Digestion, tones the
nerves-creates appetite. The best tonic
for Nursing Mothers, weak women and
children.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

MALARIA cured and erudicated from the
system by Browns Iron Bitters, which
enriches the blood, tones the nerves, aids
digestion. Acts like a charm on persons In
general ill health, giving new energy and
strength.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

Bella. poutingly-You mustn't cali
me your dove. Charlie
Charl.e-Why not. darling?
Bells--Because it looks as If yer
though. / were fighty. - IoUf
Torics-
The Progress., 1893-11-18

The longest fence in the world is
in Australia 1926 miles. 1t is nadc
of wire netting and its object IS TO
keep out rabbits
The Progress., 1893-11-18
Nemesis urert.kes Them.

McSmlth-Have you heard about
the casualty down town.
O'Jones-No What was it?
McSmith - A building collapsed
and buried four building inspectors
who had their offices in it.-Puck
The Progress., 1893-11-18

BEECHAM's PILLS quickly cure sick head
ache weak stomach, impaired digestion,
constipation, disordered liver, etc.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

Lanes Me0icinc moves the Bow.
els Each Day. In order to be healthy
this is necessary. Cures constipation,
headache, kidney and liver troubles and
regulates the stomach and bowels. Price
SOC and 81 90, at all dealers.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

The man who lives to help other people
will soon have other people living TO help
him.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

No unregenerate man has ever been any
better than Adam was on the day he was
put out of the garden.
The Progress., 1893-11-18
Sore Throat or Cough. if

When you try to be good try TO be good
or something.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

As soon as sin is hated we are willing to
20 to war and fight it.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

Hungry men never call for cake. What
they want is bread.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

The lean pig is the one that squeals the
most Let the faultfnder make a note.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

DR.. y. A. Hunter, Specialist.
In diseases of the Throat, Lungs and
Heart, Catarrh and Deafness. SIS Nam
street, Dallas, Tex. Send for pamphlets
The Progress., 1893-11-18

The devil has no quarrel with the man
who has any controversy with himself
The Progress., 1893-11-18

An army for God is strong enough tha
mas no towards in it.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

Many man is right in his heart who Is
wrong in his head.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

e Restorative Nerve Pills sent free
mr. ShoOP :, RooL 20 prove merit for &c stsmp
with MeusSsc Mt,s Ssc DIR SHOoP, Box W.,Racine Wis
The Progress., 1893-11-18

God does not want a dollar from y5ody
who is not willing to he pure IN heart
The Progress., 1893-11-18

ssUanson's maggie Corn Salve."
] Warranted 10 cure money refunded. Ask your
f druggist lur II. Fcce Is cents.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

The peace of God is something the devil
cannot break.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

ShiIoh's Consumption Cure
/ sold on a guarantee. II cures Inciptent ConsnniIN
Ion IL IS ths best Cough Cure 23cts.. Octs- tI0
The Progress., 1893-11-18

to progress, often results in an incurable
throat or lung trouble. "Bro'0n'S Bfo"-
ciiol T,ochcs'' give instant relief.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

r.obes open doors in our hearts for
,.L.;.t 10 come in.
The Progress., 1893-11-18

The man who starts out to be reformer
should be well prepared for bad roads and
rough weather
The Progress., 1893-11-18
Irthe Baby q. Cutting Teeth.

Re sure and use that old and welltried remedy NJ
WiNs,ow's SoorHIsG SYRUP for Children Teethiug
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
UNIoNToWN.

G. H. Wilder, wife and two little boys. from
Medina, were the guests of Laban Lodge and
other friends at Bannock, recently.
Rev. McAIichael returned from Cleveland on
Monday last and took charge of a car containing
his horse and household goods, and bidding a
final farewell to friends in this locality departed.
The body of Lewis Tompkins was inferred in
the Methodist cemetery here on Monday after
noon. Perhaps forty years ago he was a resident
of UniOntewn, and was esteemed as good citizen.
He married Harriet, a daughter of 0tho Norris,
and sister of the late Mrs. VIM. Dunbar.
Corn in this locality has produced larger yield
than was expected, and of the best quality. Clay
ton Nolan on the farm of Joseph Beall, raised 500
bushels on six acres of ground. Joseph Beall also
raised some fine sweet potatoes, a specimen pre-
sented US by Mr.. Nolan weighing two pounds and
six ounces.
Laban Lodge, VIM. Lodge and J. NJ. Taylor have
returned from their hunting excurson in the
mountains having a good time while absent.
There are still some BEAR deer and turkey in the
Allegheny mountains
James Bell and wife have returned home after a
visit of about two months with relatives in Iowa
and Illinois. They also attended the Worlds Fair.
The last political meeting of the campaign was
held by the ProhibitioniSts. They had good
speakers and nice meeting. Hon. J. A. Gallaher
was the prominent speaker. John Watson and
C. w. Love also addressed the audience briefly.
Rev. Ferguson will preach in the U. P. church
on Sabbath at IL A. NJ H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Items of Interest Gathered From Various
Quarters.

Items of Interest Gathered From Various
Quarters.
Senator Sherman thinks the Demo-
Gratis are too hopelessly divided to repeal
the State bank tax or pass any financial
legislation.
Mrs. Ann Jenkins has commenced
suit against the South Fork Fishing Club
for $25, 900 damages for the loss of rela-
tives in the Johnstown flood.
Morrison Lawrence, a student at the
State University, was shot by a watch
man while out on Halloween lark.
Stanley Rogers, farmer living at
Wellington, shot himself because his
daughter had been involved in scandal.
The silver repeal bill passed the House
on Wednesday and is law.
Mayor Harrison's funeral took place
on Wednesday of last week with impos-
ing ceremonies.
Saml Lindle, of Akron, disappeared
on the eve of his marriage because he
had not the requisite nerve.
A street car went through a bridge at
Portland, Oregon, and six people were
drowned.
Chas. R. Pratt, publisher of a news
paper at Youngstown, has been sued by
his wife for abandonment and damages
are placed at $4,000.
The first blizzard of the season struck
the Northwest on Friday.
The steamer City of Alexandria, from
Havana to New York, loaded with
alcohol, exploded at sea. Sixty lives
were lost.
Elk Senator Iagalls says the silver
fight has just begun.
All the best midway attractions are
going to California's mid winter fair.
The B. & o. Southwestern has secured
control of the o. & NJ. railroad, thus
making direct line from Cincinnati to
st. Louis.
A part of Idaho's silver at the Worlds
Fair was stolen.
The Lucania, of the Cunard line,
broke the record for a western trip,
having made the voyage in 5 days, II
hours and 81 minutes.
In an attempt to rob a train near
Knoxville, Tenn, one of the bandits was
killed.
A train on the Iron Mountain road
was held up, the conductor killed and
all the passengers robbed.
A bomb loaded with dynamite was
found near the parliament house in
Lond,n.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
The Audience Laughed.

A story which though it would have
been better told before election, is yet
too good to keep over, Is about an attor-
ney of st. Clairsville, who was making
Democratic speech at Centerville. He
was arraigning the County Commission
ers for reckless extravaganza. why"
said he, they gave man S25 for super
intending the erection of $75 building
at the Infirmary." The carpenter who
put up the building happened to be in
the audience. Rising he asked permis-
sion to make correction. He was cOur-
teously accorded the privilege by the
Democratic speaker, and he said, al put
up that building and instead of S75 l
was paid for it S1OSO." The audience
laughed, and the attorney was forced to
join them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
improvements.

Says an exchange: During the past few
months a great many improvements
have been made by the c., l.. and W.
Railway Company, which cost many
thousands of dollars. Two new iron tres
ties, each over five hundred feet in length,
were constructed by the King Bridge
Company, of Cleveland, between Flush
ing and Holloway, and several smaller
bridges were purchased from the Brooks
Locomotive Works, of Dunkirk, N. Y.
One hundred large box cars, all of which
are equipped with air brakes and patent
couplers, were purchased from the Mich
igan Peninsular Car Works. New depots
were built at Fairpoint, Holloway and
a large wareroom and freight office at
Massillon. Several new sidings were
constructed and old ones extended. A
construction train was kept busy all
summer distributing new steel rails, ties
and gravel, which was placed in the
main track.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
YOUR FUTURE

Palmistry assumes to tell what the lines in your
hand indicate. II will aElse you, II nothing more.
The above diagram almost explains itself. The
length OF the LINE OF LIFE indicates probable
age TO which You will live Each BRACELET
gives you thirty years. Well-marked LINE OF
HEAD denotes brain power clear LINE OF
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success in life; but you must keep up with modern
ideas TO win it. You will find plenty of these IN
Demorest's Family Magazine, SO ettractivey PIE
sented that every member of the family Is enter
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LINE OF HEART oespeaks tenderness; q straight
LINE OF FATE. peaceful HE; the reverse
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many stories to interest the home circle. You viii
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Of great value besides the superb premium picture,
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RANGLE means honesty; Isrge TRIANGLE,
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love of splendor: MARS, courage; MOON, magina-
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intelligence Take our advice above and you
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09

And the next day it didn't snow. Il
showed that day.
Wonder if Protection really is uncon
Grover has probably heard the news.
This is the party that died last fall.
This is the eliminating atrocity.
The fireside vote was a corker.
The people wanted a change.
Oh yes, Protection is dead,
McKinleyism is dead!
Mckinley in 1896.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
Becoming Cosmopolitan.

Cadiz is shaking off conservatism and
becoming cosmopolitan A vote was re-
Gently taken upon the question of issuing
bonds to the amount of $4,000 to con-
struct new water works and carried by
236 to &c. A handsome new courthouse
is rising like the Phoenix from the debris
of the old, and the foundation for beau
tiful and commodious depot is being
rapidly completed. These new buildings
give employment to large number of
laborers and the pay roll will keep mon
ey in sight during the hard times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
Upset.

Saturday afternoon team drawing a
surrey ran off just east of the toll gate in
the east part of town. The carriage was
upset and the five men who occupied it
tumbled out. Thomas Morrison was
badly hurt, and the men came back to
town to have his injuries attended to.
The men were from Bridgeport and had
been up to the county seat on business
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
An Aged Voter.

Perhaps as aged voter as came to the
polls Tuesday, was Elijah Pickering from
west of town. Mr.. Pickering has been
firm Republican since the party was
founded, and has adhered firmly to its
principles for three-fourths of a century.
He is 92 years and month old, and re-
tains his virility extraordinarily. He is
alive to the issues of the times, realized
fully the gravity of the questions before
the people, Tuesday, and was filled with
enthusiasm for the success of Protection
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09

SOME of the citizens living at Wash
ington, Pa, where crime has been ram
pant OF late, advocate the adoption of
the blood hound for tracking criminals.
This system was rendered odious by rea-
son of its former use in tracking the
poor, hopeless slave in running for his
freedom, but it Is preferable to unpun-
ished crime
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
WEEKLY REGISTER
Published at WHEELING, W. VA.

The farmers Friend.
A Home Companion!
The Best Story Paper!
Has already the Largest Circulation of any
Newspaper in the Two VirginiaS, Eastern
Ohio, or Western Pennsylvania.
The Great Twelye-Page Weekly.
Its Woman's and Children's columns are of IN
usual domestic interest. Its Special Features
cost more more money than is paid by any ten
other papers in the same territory. Its news col
umnS cover the world. Bill Nye writes for it; Dr.
Talmage breaches for it; Wallace p. Reed and
Rudyard kipling, Richard Malcom johnson, Ella
Wheeler Wilcox, Julian Hawthorne, X. X. Wilson,
Rider Haggard, Olive Harper, Nym Crinkle, and
the best literary geniOus Of the world contribute
to its columns. 1t is magazine And every
issue an educator.
Only ST 90 Year! Agents wanted in every
locality; money for agents in working for It; send
for sample copies; send six names, giving the al
dresses of yourself and five neighbOrs who want
free copies. Write for agents terms; clubs of six
for Five Dollars. Address,
11.2St THE REGISTER, Wheeling, w. Va
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
Election of Officers.

Hope Commandery, Knights Templar,
at the meeting Thursday night, held an
election of officers with the following re-
suit: l. H. CASTOR, Eminent Commander;
Thomas Burtoff, Generalissimo; ]. A.
Greenfield, Captain General; Charles F..
Strahl, Senior Warden; st. John Rock
ershousen, Junior Warden; J. B. Meyer,
Recorder; Henry M. Davies, Treasurer;
J. W. Oberman, Standard Bearer; Charles
S. Frint, Sword Bearer; B. R. Johnston,
Warden,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
DROBATE COURT.

Notice is hereby given that the following named
administrators, executors and guardians have filed
in my Office at st. Clairsville their accounts and
vouchers for settlement, to-wit:
a Myers, admir- Emily Glasgow, decd.
Rebecca MeGarr adm'x Geo L McGarr. deed.
Geo T Fulton, admir- RObt Oglebee, decd.
Isaac n Berry, admir- Elizabeth Wright decd.
Abner Wilkinson admir- ClarkSon L Glover, d d.
Robt Gifin admir- John Turk, decd.
VIM X CrOzier, guard Chas Mitchell, minor.
VIM Taylor (by admir- guard Thos Yelling,
insane.
John Moore, guard Harry S Latham, minor.
Wilbur BroOmhall, ex'r Allen BrOOmhall, decd
Oscar l. Taylor, admir- Abijah Taylor, decd.
Abijah F Taylor guard (by admir- Catharine
and John Topperman, insane.
Abijah Taylor, admir- (by admir- John B
johnson, decd
W Heade, assignee of Jno A Grove, assgnor.
All the above will be for examination and settle
ment on the I'd day of Dec, 1893.
JAMES +. TAILMAN,
11-9-3t Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
Insurance.

The past nine months have been unu-
sually severe on the insurance compa
MES. The losses have exceeded those of
the corresponding period of last year by
nearly twenty-seven millions. Already
this year twenty y-seven of the weaker
companies have been broken up, and a
dozen of the stronger ones are preparing
to retire from business. Low rates, heavy
losses, and onerous State legislation are
driving capital into safer and more profit
able fields.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
Game Is Not Plenty,

All sportsmen report a scarcity OF
game in this section, this being the worst
season for years. The only thing plenti-
full is wild ducks along the river. Speak
ing on the subject one enthusiastic hunt
er said yesterday that where there were
fifty quail last year there is not one this
season. Pheasants are equally scarce,
with only few rabbits to furnish sport
this fall.-Intelligencer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09

A HUNDRED and fifty years ago un-
married as well as married women were
styled Mrs" Girls were called Miss 7"
until they left school, when they took the
rank of Mrs" while married women
were very generally addressed as Mad
am"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-09
A Fat Old Horse.

At New Philadelphia, o., John Leach,
Swiss, bought a sound fat old horse for
$5 and butchered him for the flesh. He
has three tubs full of nice clean meat,
and chuckles over his financial scheme
by which he will avoid paying II cents
pound for beefsteak.