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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
BeItttn1lt Chronicle.
PUBLIC. OPINION.
COMMISSIONERS PEcK'S REPORT.

COMMISSIONERS PECK'S REPORT
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
The summary of the tenth annual re-
port of Commissioner Peck of the Bureau
of Statistics of Labor of the State Of
New York is a very interesting docu
ment as bearing upon the economic de-
velopment of the Empire State during
the past decade. Mr.. Peck gained some
notoriety during the Presidential cam
paign for having said too much in favor
of the Mckinley tariff, but he resolutely
adhered to the correctness of his statis
tics and his forthcoming report will only
be a eorroboration of what he had pre-
yiously given to the public. In his
summary he says: Nowhere IN the
mast or at the present time can parallel
be found to the economic development
of the United States during the last
decade. And nowhere in this country
itself have the social effects of that de-
velopment been more quickly, deeply
and diversely felt than in the State of
New York"
Passing over the chapters devoted to
population and agriculture we ind that
.it is in the manufacturing industries
that the economic progress of the State
during the last decennial period VIII
best appear statistically." In the city
of New York the total capital engaged
in manufacturing increased from SlS2,-
2O6. 1856 to 1851, ,638,403, or 97-37 per
cent, from 1880 to 1890. The number
of hands increased from 221,3 ,352 to
338, ,634 or 4S9 per cent. And so on for
"wages paid" and all other returns unde
general heads of inquiry. There has
been an enormous subdivision of labor
and diversifcation of industries in the
metropolis during the decade. The
aggregate wages paid increased in a
higher ratio than did the number Of
hands, and the average earnings were
higher iu 1890 than in 1880. For sew
enty-fye cities the average individual
earnings were S547 in 1890 as against
1886 in 1880, an increase of 4l.7l per
cent.
The report, when completed, will con-
tain some new features, including
caapter on the cost of living, retail
prices of commodities for number OF
years, the growth of wealth, etc. There
were l,768 strikes in the State during
the year, involving 25,764 hands. OF
these LBS were successful and $50 un-
successful. There are still pending,
and % were compromised. One fact is
plainly evident from the suninary-the
leading State of the Union has made
extraordinary strides in industrial pro
gress and development during the de-
cade, and that, too, in spite of the ''in-
EQUITIES" of protective tariff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

AUS cALIANv.Ew OF "FcEE WOOL"
The Sydney (Australia) Mail of No
vembef 10, 1892, says,
In wool circles the result of the Presi-
Dental election in ihe United States has
caused large amount of satisfaction
1t is well known that trade barriers once
erected are not easily removed, but it is
at the same time recognized that the re-
vulsion of feeling against Protection in
the States, symptoms of which have
been evinced for some months past, and
which has led to the success of Grover
Cleveland, may at no distant period
make a difference to the local trade,
both in wool and sheepskins. The i'm
mediate results of the Democratic vic
tory may possibly lead to the exhibition
on the part of American buyers of a
greater amount of caution, but it will
necessisarily take long time to bring
about any important change in the
United States Tariff, and as the wooleD
mills there are known to be full OF bus
ness, with no appearance of any lull
taking place for some time to come, the
market is not likely to suffer in any
marked degree from this cause. Amer
lean orders are chiefly for woods which
are required for immediate use, and SO
long as manufacturers in the States
have good contracts on hand they will
continue to draw on the Sydney, Mel
bourne and London markets for supple
of the raw material. With possible
m ,dification of the existing duties in
sight, American merchants and manu-
flcturers will not however, be likely to
be tempted to lay in heavy stocks OF
wool, let the price be ever so moderte.
In Europe, on the other hand, it may be
safely assumed that both merchant and
consumers will have less hesitation in
making commitments as result OF the
possibility of the American markets
being at no distant date once more
thrown open to the world, and an early
Improvement in values in Europ ecorreS
ponding to that which has been witness
ed in the colonial markets since the
commencement of the selling season
NAV not unreasonably be looked for
now that all uncertainty in regard to the
Presidential election has been removed.
Other signs that the dark cloud of
depression under which the woolen and
worsted industries have been existing
during the past two years are gradually
passing away are, happily, not wanting
The latest statistics to hand concerning
the exports of worsted coBtings from
Yorkshire to the United StBtes are e.
tremely satisfactory, these during the
month of September having been the
largest on record. The value the ex
ports of worsted coatings in August,
1890, time when shippers were moving
heaven and earth to get stocks into
America before the Mckinley Tariff
came into operation, amounted to eS1.
64S, an amount which in August, this
year, was exceeded by nearly 100000
The figures in this connection for Sep
tember have not yet reached us, but
they are understood to be most encour-
aging
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

Mr.. ALBERT FAvoETE, of Arkansas
City, Kas., wishes to give our readers
the benefit of his experience with colds.
He says: 81 contracted a cold early
last spring that settled on my lungs,
and had hardly recovered from it when
caught another that hung on all sum-
mer and left me with hacking cough
which l thought never would get rid
of. l had used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy some fourteen years ago with
much success, and concluded to try il
again. When l had got through with
one bottle my cough had left me, and |
have not suffered with a cough or cold
since. | have recommended it to others,
and all speak well of it." Fifty-cent
bottles for sale by Patterson IL Sons,
Druggists. 2-2-ft
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

JOHN RRowN's Bible, the one used nv
him while in Jail. has been sold to F. q.
Logan, of Chicago. and will be added 10
his collection of relics of the Harper's
Ferry martyr.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
SEVERAL GOOD STORIES.

New York World.
DROWNING AND GLCTTONY.
A man with purple nose was fishing
for porgies off a wharf, and suddenly
falling into the water fellow fisherman
of benevolent aspect promptly hauled
him out, laid him on his back and then
began to scaatch his head with puzzled
look. whats the matter?" asked the
excited bystanders. "Why don't you re-
vive him?" There are sixteen rules to
revive drowned persons" said the benev-
olent man, land | knew 'em all. but
can't just call to mind which comes
first" At this point the drowned man
opened-his eyes and said family, sis
there anything about giving brandy in
the rules?" Yes" Then never mind
the other fifteen"
VERY FEW, IF ANY.
A Rhede Island deacon was inordi-
nately fond of CLAIMS. When once he had
attended a clambake he overtaXed his
capacity and was sorely distressed, but
his faith in prayer was unabated. Leav-
ing the party and going down on his
knees behind tree he was heard to sup
plicate: "Forgive me, 0 Lord, this great
sin of gluttony. Restore my health and
| will never eat any more clams;" then,
after judicious pause, Every few, if
any. Amen"
CHEAP FOR BAIT.
Some young men from Boston applied
to an old fisherman up IN the country to
see if he could get them some bait. He
thought he could. and started off. Three
hours afterward he appeared with 10
quart pail full of angieworms. The boys
were alarmed lest there should not be
money enough in the party for such a
wealth of bait, but they put on bold
front, and some one asked, How much
do we owe your" "Well, | don't rightly
know" answered the old man; 1.-The
ground is kinder solid and the worms is
far down, and it's been hard on my
back to dig 'em, but I've half mind to
go fishin' myself tO-morrer, an if you'll
Sive me half the bait we'll cali it square," :"
HE DREW THE LINE.
1t is related of Dr.Noah Hunt Schenck,
of Brooklyn, who was an imposing look
ing man, with a fine voice, and a great
man to get possession of church con-
vention through his gifts of presence
and oratory, that upon occasion when
he had convention in good running or
der rather insignificant looking broth
er made a motion that rather upset and
disturbed the machinery. The doctor,
equal to the occasion, Immediately sug-
gested an amendment calculated to re-
store the situation, and striding down
the aisle, shouted to the little man, wav-
ing his hand majestically, Take my
amendment, brother-take my amend
mentr
The little churchman braced up in the
aisle, with his thumbs III his vest pock-
cts, and energetically replied: No, DR..
Schenck, | will not. | will take your
pulmonic sirnp and your liver yills, but
will not take your amendment"
BOUND TO KEEP Up.
A gentleman went to hire horse of
livery stable proprietor who was very
particular about his stock and always
extorted promise from his customers
not to drive fast as condition of letting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

ELY's CREAM BALM is especially adap-
ted us remedy for catarrh which is ag-
grayated by alkaline dust and dry winds
w. \. Hoover, Druggist, Denver.-My
catarrh was very bad For thirty years
have been troubled with it-have tried
number of remedies without relief. A
druggist advised Eiy's Cream Balm.
have used only one bottle and | can say
feel like new man. | make this vol
untary statement that others may know
of the balm.-J. w. Mathewson, 0aw-
yer), Pawtucket, r. l. 26 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Seald 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, 1893-02-02
Ct. CLAIRSVILLE & NORTHERN
~ RAILROAD TIME CARD.

CoNNECTIoNs-At Barton with all passenger
trains on c., l.. s. W. R'y. sSy-Direct with Street
Cars from Bridgeport to Wheeling Only direct
route between St Clairsville and Wheeling
A. c. DARRAH, j. F. TOWNSEND
President. Gen. Traf Ag't.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

During the reign of William Rufus
shoes were made two feet long and stuffed
with tow till they eurled like rams
horn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

except Monday.
Accom-. train leaves Columbus at 50 D u daily,
except Sunday; Newark 40 pm; arrive GAINESVILLE
55 m., Cambridge 30 IN.
Columbus Sandusky Accom-. leaves Columbus
"a 20 m; arrives Sandusky II 3Opn.
Sleeping and Dining Cars on all Through Trains
All trains daily except Sunday. All trains make
close connection at st. Clairsyille junction with
trains running East for Baltimore, Washington
fhiadelphla and New York, and with trains run
ming West for Columbus, Cincinnati Chicago. and
all points West.
For further information call on B. & o. ticket
agents, or address o. p McCarty Asst Gen Pass
Agent, Cincinnati, Ohio; L. s. Allen Asst Gen.
Pass. Agent, Chicago, Ill.
ROBT. b. CAMPBELL, CO sCTTII
Gen Sup't GenT Pass Agent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

You can never tell what slight cold
may lead to; it is best, therefore, to give
yourself the benefit of the doubt, and
cure it as soon as possible with Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. A days delay, some
time an hours delay, may result in
serious consequences.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

Ten of the 27 Governors Missouri has
had came from Kentuckey, and an al
most equally large percentage of Hi
nOis, executives were of blue grass an
ceStrI.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Ancient and Modern Fashions

Dr. Julien Chisholm says that there are
engraved stones and monuments in the
British museum which prove that the
present fashion, both in dress and head
gear, is almost identical with that of the
women of Babylon at about the time of
the flood.-St. Louis Republic
Looking for Gold.
Mr.. R. T. Imbrie. of Washington coun-
ty. Or. found Il piece of pure gold about
tho size of pea i'll the gizzard of one Of
his chickens He is now on still hunt
for the feeding grounds of that particu-
lar chicken. and is thinking of assaying
the entire barnyard company.-New
l..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

DISEASES OF W0MEN.-we have a special de-
Partment, thoroughly organized. and devoted ex-
eiusively to the treatment Of diseases Of women.
livery case consulting our specialists, whether BY
letter or IN person, Is given the most careful .sd
conSderate attention. Important cases land We get
few which have not baified the skill Of all the
home physicians) have the benefit of full council
OF skilled specialists. In treatment Of diseases
peculiar to females, our success has been marked,
over two thirds Of our patients being ladies, old
young. married, single, rich and poor. Cur methed
Is entirely free from Objectionable features OF the
general practitioner, namely, Local treatment"
We seldom hnd II necessary. We prepare RENE
dies, constitutional and local, as the case demands
and instruct ladies' how to treat themselves.
MARRIAGE E-Marned persons, or young mea co.,
tcmplatng marriage, aware Of physical weakness,
loss of procreatve powers, impotency, any other
disqualification speedily restored.
PRIVATE 0lSEASES.-Blood Poison. veneresi
Taint. elect, Structure, Seminal Emissions. Loss ef
Sexual Power, Weakness Of Sexual Organs waat
of Desire in Male or Female, whether from impru-
dent habits OF youth or sexual habits Of mature
years. cause that deoiltates the sexual funs-
tons, speedily and permanently cured. Consults-
ton free and strictly confidential. Absolute cures
guaranteed. Medicines sent free fron ebservaIea
to all parts OF the United States.
EPILEPSY, OR FiTS-Posinvely cured By new
and never-failins method. Testimonials furnished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

CUsHAM K. DAVIS, who has been re-
elected-by the slender margin of a
single vote-To represent Minnesota in
the United States Senate, is said to look
a good deal like the late General b. F.
Butler.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

Cleyeand-with fast trains for East and West;
Lorain-with the "Nickel-Pate:" Elyria-with the
jterlng-w with the P& DRY: Warwick-wifI
the { & c R'y: Masilon-witl W & L Z R'y and
Ft &c JuStus-wfth the c sc R'y: Canal
Doyer-with c NJ Ry; Uhriclsville- the
Pan Handle; Bridgeport-with c & Ry; Bel
laire-with b & o R'y
j. F. TOWNSEND, Gen Traf. Agt.-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A PIECE of petrified wood, weighing
8l4 pounds. is reported to have been
recently unearthed near ElktOn, o. Ac
cording to geologists who examined the
nature of the petrifaction, its formation
is believed to date back $500 years by
the most conservative calculation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
BOUND TO KEEP UP.

A gentleman went to hire horse of a
livery stable proprietor who was very
particular about bis stock and always
extorted promise from his customers
not to drive fast as condition of letting.
you can have the horse" he said, "if
you agree not to drive fast" well"
said the man,"I want to go to a funeral,
and I'm bound to keep mp with the
procession if it kills the horse"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsom will stop the cough at
once. Ask your friends about it. 62-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

THE most prominent actor in ths
miracle was the devil.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
CLEVELAND, LORAlN & WHEELING R. R
Time Card Of Passenger Trains.
South Read nnwn
korth-R Read Up

In effect Nov. Goth, 1892, and until further notice
Standard Times minutes slower than
Columbus. Ohio time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
WHEELING & LAKE ERIE R'Y.

Time Table in effect Octo. 2S, Is93.-Central
Standard Time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
ID. - oTTMAN N

DE E&o 60 M AN
THECELEBRATED EXAMINING PHYSICIAN
FRANCE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE,
$50 4OW
DIS FRANCE AND oTrMAN
db
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-12
STATE NOTES

City Clerk Varnsy OF Camden has, during the
twins
Miss Lille Markes of Flsminyton attempted
suicide on Wednesday by taking teaspoonful
Of arsenic. DR.. Budd arrived In time TO save
her life. 1t is understood that family troubles
teen.
The Newton Herald says:--.A body that was
recently removed from the old burying ground
to be in petrified state. Tbs body had been
buried eighteen years, and when the grave was
opened the coma had entirely disappeared, but
the clothing being apparently in a good condl-
tion as when placed on the body. The weight
of the body was SO great that it required extra
assistance to remove It,
The Staten Island Terra Gotta Company at
Perth Arlboy. has laid off 300 men.
An Elmer undertaken has averaged burying
baby a day for oyer three weeks.
P. B. Cooper of Morris County is the only An
napolis cadet from New Jersey this year.
Few years ago there were hardly any
peaches grown 10 Sussex County, There are
now about 10000 trees within its borders, aud
the growers are forming an association to care
for their interests
A South jersey paper gives q plate Of ice
cream TO children for each mistake found In its
advertising columns.
Mrs. Mary Baker, residing near Westfeld
was born March 10. 1890 and Is, therefore, 103
years old Her faculties are unmpafred, and
she enjoys excellent health. She il bright and
CHEEKY and her face is without wrfnkies.
Two hundred aud fifty replies out of 800 In
quiries sent out to the largest peach growers
Of Hunterdon County subs stantiate this report
that unless rain comes soon not half the usual
amount will be shippsd. With a full crop Hunt
erdon County yields 1900 .0Jo baskets.
Henry Harze. a produce dealer of Elizabeth,
is missing, and It is feared he has committed
suicide rather than appear as witness In .
suit against his brother Charles. which has
been brought by Mrs Hanzs. She accuses
Charles Of trying 10 alieuate her husbands
affections by blackeniug her character.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-12
LOSS OF THE VICTORIA.
Demeanor of Survivors Indicates
That the Court Martial Was
a Farce.

PORTSMOUTH. Aug. 12, 1898. The bat
tleship Triumph, the Port Guardship at
Queenstown. flying the flag of Rear Adj
miral st. John, arrived here today from
Malta, having on board most of the sur
viyors of tho Victoria. the flagship of the
British Mediterranean Squadron. which
was recently sunk in collision with the
warship Camperdown off Tripoli. Syria.
The Triumph was despatched to Malta
shortly after the disaster. for the purpose
or conveying the survivors to England.
Ir was the general expectation that the
Triumph would reach Portsmouth to-
day, and yesterday and last night the
trains arriving at the town landed hun
dreds Of relatives and friends Of uhs sur
vivors. This morning many others
arrived and at an early hour q
thronQ OF people gathered about the
DOCK yard gates and clamored for ad-
mission. No attention was paid to their
demands for some time, but finally the
authorities gave orders that the crowd
be admitted. A rush was at once made
for the dock at which the Triumph was
lying. she having just arrived. The
greetings between the survivors and
those who hal gone to welcome them
was most affecting. Laughing amid
tears of gladness wives and sweethaarts
kissed and embraced husbands and low
ers, while sturdy men grasped hands aud
stood facing each other for some mo-
ments without uttering word.
All the survivors were ranged on the
deck for inspection before any of the
visitors were allowed on board the ship
Those who were ailing were sent 30 the
hospital and the others were given leave
of absence. Many OF the latter accom-
panied by relative aud friends, at once
started for their homes
Some of the survivors were eager to
tell their stories of the disaster to the
newspaper representatives present. What
they told added little, if anything, to
what was already known. Several of the
men denied the statement that has been
made thar many Of those who lost their
lives were unable to swim. Notwith-
standing the evidence given before the
court-martiaI at Valetta, to the effect
that. at the time the Victoria sank, ner
engines were not running, some of the
survivors declared that number of
those who were lost had no chance to
swim. Twenty men, they declared. were
killed by the revolving screws and their
bodies were cut to pieces. The greater
number, however, were killed by being
lit by the wreckage.
When questioned as to the courtmar-
tial they became very reticent and stated
that they had been cautioned to be silent
on that subject.
The general opinion is that the court
martial was farce.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-12
PARLIAMENTARY FUND,
IRISH NATIONAL FEDERATION,
No. "A RUTLAND SQUARE, DUBLIN.
AnplIst 1902
DETECTIVE oLARk's GOOD CATCH.
A Burglar the Passaic Authorities Will
BE Glad to See.

A Burglar the Passaic Authorities Will
BE Glad to See
John Mohrbach, German, whose
home is in Boonton, was prisoner be-
fore Justice O'Donnell this morning in
the First Police Court, charged with be-
ing disorderly person.
Mohrbach Is wanted by the Passaic
County authorities principally for q MUIR
derous assault upon Walter Fredericks,
committed last Thursday, aud for NUM-
Der OF petty thefts and burglaries,
Walter Fredericks is employed
Delaware, Lackawanua and Western
Railroad at Passaic. While sitting in his
Office last Thursday Mohrbach, armed
with crowbar, set upon him and dealt
him a blow on the head which rendered
him unconscious. He then rifled Fred
erick's pockets aud appropriated rock-
etbook containing $40. He evaded arrest
until last night when Detective "Click"
Clark arrested him on a description
given by the County authorities. When
searched at the Second precinct station
he was found to be in possession
ot 3S-calibre revolver. pocket full
OF cayenne pepper, and seventeen pawn
tickets for watches and other articles of
jewelry. In his examination this morn
ing 1t was brought out that ou the
Thursday evening he assaulted Freder-
icks he bad stolen bicycle and ridden
TO Newark. He remained in hiding in
that city until yesterday. and then made
an effort TO escape TO New York. He is
believed to have committed niany OF the
burUlsrieS which have mystitied the pu-
lice of late III Passaic. Justice O'Don-
nell held him for the Passaic authorities.