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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Smuggling Through the Mails.


Boston Transcript.
The POST office inspectors keep sharp
lookout for smuggling through the
mails About $50 sealed packages are
seized annually in the New York Post
office. In an average year 25,000 un-
sealed parcels are confiscated at the
same office and released on the payment
of fines which are equivalent to the du-
ties. Some very ingenious methods are
employed for transmitting dutiable ar
ticles by post. Not long ago package
from Germany was found to contain a
small roll of butter. A wire passed
through it met with an obstruction,
which proved to be tin box filled with
valuable jewelry. Probably a dozen
silk handkerchiefs are found wrapped
up in newspapers in every mail from
China. The skill exhibited by the post
al clerks in detecting such contraband
Enclosures is wonderful. 1t seems to
partake of the nature of intuition. They
say that they do not know themselves
how they do it, but that a newspaper
with a silk handkerchief in it has sort
of gritty feeling when manipulated.
Silk stockings are mailed from France
in the same manner. An odd kind of
smuggling is the sending of mushrooms
by mail from Italy. They are of Pc
culiar kind, dried, and are much relish
ed by natives of that country in the
United States. They come in small
bags, and are easily distinguished by
SMELL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Rheumatism Quickly Cured.

THREE days is very short time in
which to cure bad case Of rheumatism
but it can be done, if the proper treat
ment is adopted, as will be seen by the
following from James Lambert, of New
Brunswick, Ills. 81 was badly afflicted
with rheumatism in the hips and legs,
when l bought bottle of Chamberlain's
PAIN Balm. 1t cured me in three days.
| am all right to-day; and would insist
on every one who is afflicted with that
terrible disease to use Chamberlain's
Raie Balm and get well at once" so
cent bottles for sale by Patterson &
Sons. 80 st
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
An Odd Kind nf a Clnh.

The Locust Grove Swimmers had a
dinner once a year, and each man,
whether member or guest, was obliged
to eat whole duck and one complete
lemon pie. He who cleaned his plates
most effectually was presented with a
piece of silver plate. Suspended over
the dining table was a great wooden
paddle, which was taken down when the
toasting began. The significance of this
article became apparent when mem
Der, in responding to toast, told story
which had been heard before. Another
member whistled ''Auld Lang Syne"
and finished the story, thus proving that
he had heard it before, and the paddle
was put into vigorous use upon the Of
fender.-New York Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
The First Electric Locomotive.

Spr:n fl Id Republican.
The first electric locomotive has been
bnilt at Lynn and is now in practical op-
GRAFTON in the yard of the general cleo
trio company. While all the railroads
have recognized that it was but ques
ton of time when steam as a mo-
tive power would give way to electricity,
it has remained for the Boston and
Maine Railroad to take the first steps
toward having part of their line elec
trically equipped. The Crescent Beach
branch of this road has been selected for
the trial of the new electric locomotive
and work will soon be begun looking
toward equipping the road for electric
locomotives, which will haul the freight
and passenger trains over that branch
of the Boston and Maine system. The
overhead trolley construction will be
used. 1t is expected that the electrical
equipment of the road will be finished
by May l, The power will probably be
furnished from the Lynn River Works
of the General Electric Company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
To the Worlds for 15c

Upon receipt of your address and if-
teen cents in postage stamps, we will
mail you prepaid our Souvenir Portfolio
of the Worlds Columbian Exposition,
theregular price is Fifty cents, but as
we want you to have one, we make the
price nominal. You will find it a work
of art and thing to be priced. 1t con-
aalns full page views of the great build
lngs, with descriptions of same, and is
executed in highest style of art. If not
satisfied with it, after you get it, we will
refund the stamps and let you keep the
book Address
IL. E. BUCKLEN & Co, Chicago, III, 4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
THE SILVER sITuArInN.
burgh Commercial Gazette.

Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
Great relief is felt throughout the
country and especially in business cities
at the improved condition of the treasury
as respects the gold reserve. The lib
eral offerings of gold by the banks of the
principal cities to assist the government
in tiding over threatened emergency
had an assuring effect. These offers
not only showed full confidence in the
ability of the government to meet all
demands likely to be made upon it, but
they revealed the fact thot there is
enough ready gold in the country for all
practical purposes. So long as this feel
ing manifests itself it will make no
difference whether the demands for gold
for export amount to a few millions,
mo e or less, during any given period.
So long as the banks and the public show
no disposition to hoard the yellow metal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
SATURDAY.
Lincoln's ofice-Seeking Friends.

Baltimore News.
1t is well known that Mr.. Cleveland
has been for year or two student in
his own manner of the career of Lincoln,
and he is fond of hearing anything
which illustrates Lincoln's method.
Therefore it was with keen pleasure
that the following anecdote was listen
ed to by him. He had been discussing
the offices and the clamor of office seek
ers when a gentleman said to him:
Mr.. Cleveland, | will tell you a story
about Mr. Lincoln and an office seeker,
which NAV contain a hint. In 1858,
after the fall of Vicksburg, man came
to Mr. Lincoln seeking an office. He
had known Mr.. Lincoln very well in the
early sos, and had drifted South. He
claimed to have been always Wing
and Union man, although compelled
to hide his sentiments until Vicksburg
fell. He wanted an office, and good
one, and he was importunate.
At last Mr.. Lincoln said to him.
John, when l was young man, about
the time L first went to Springfield to
live, | was invited to a dance, and was
very proud of the invitation. l remem-
Der that bought new hat and very
good one, for it cost me more than any
other hat had ever bought, and | was
very proud to wear it to the dance. Well,
l enjoyed myself so much at this hop
that staid very late-abOut the last
one to leave, if L remmember-and as l
was ready to go l said to the colored
man who had charge of the coats and
hats: Now, John, l wish you would
bring me my hat He brought me a
hat that had been worn for a long time
and was very rusty and shabby, and l
said to him: This isn't my hat; wore
a new one,' and then he replied: Mr..
Lincoln, the new ones were all gone two
hours ago."
The office seeker did not catch the
hint for moment or two, but when he
did he burst out laughing, and said that
he had forgotten that it was two years
since Mr. Lincoln had any offices to give,
and then he went away and Mr.. Lincoln
never saw him again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

REPUBLICAN LEAGUE CONVENTION.
New York Press.
The animal convention of the National
Republican League to be held al Louis
vile, KY, May 10 and IL, will be cne of
the most interesting gatherings of that
organization since its inception. twill
mark the first formal national movement
in the Republican ranks toward the
campaign of 1896, and its utterances on
questions of public policy and principle
will outline the general course the Re
publican party is likely to pursue in
the immediate future.
OF special significance is the fact that
the convention is to be held on Southern
soil. The call issued by the league is
non sectional and American in the
broadest sense. 1t invites all citizens
to join league clubs who believe in free
and honest elections, the protection of
American labor against debasing foreign
competition, the maintenance of Amer
ican reciprocity, the continuance of a
SouHu uii0hoy, oaiO anu dutqudIe
system of banking, opposition to corpor-
alton rule in federal and State govern
ment and practical civil service reform.
A particular appeal is made to Southern
States for liberal attendance.
While not unmindful of the past the
National Republican League addresses
itself to the duties of the present and
the future. 1t has proved an auxiliary
of incalculable value to the Republican
party, especially in the line of practical
work, and its usefulness steadily in
creases with its years. There should be
a general response to its call.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
The First Train Into Jerusalum.

Scribner.
We are now at the Jerusalem station,
which is 2,480 feet above the level of
the station at Jaffa, and we have made
the journey in three hours and half.
Two years and half have been occu-
pied in building the road, and the cost
of it was not far from $2,OOO,OOO. Four
dollars will buy round trip ticket, first
class, good for two days, from Jerula-
lem to Jaffa. On Sunday, August 2lst,
an engine came within few hundred
yards of the Jerusalem station, but the
track to it had not then been laid, and
it was not until Saturday, August 81,
at lO O'Clock in the forenoon, that the
first through train from Jatfa, with en-
gine and passenger cars, actually arrived
at the station. This is stated as official
information, partly for the reason that
some persons like to be exact in such
matters, and partly because the report
has, either through oversight or care
lessness, been widely circulated that the
first train arrived at Jerusalem on Sun
day, August 81, which is not historically
correct.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
LOOK OUT FOR THEM.

MY kidneys are all right; l have no
pain III my back" Mistaken man! Peo-
pie die from kidney disease of so bad a
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 to
convey the sensation of pain. Dr. Kill
mer's Swamp Root is the great specific
for Bright's disease" urinary troubles
troubles and kidney difficulties. Sold by
druggists.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Where Styles In Hats Rarely Change.

DR.. Doran tells US that the Natal
''fashionables' wear hats foot high in
height, made of the fat of oxen. They
first gradually anoint the head with a
pure grease, which, mixing with the
hair, fastens the hat on during the life
time of the wearer. The Myantses make
hat of board 10 inches by 6. They
place it on their heads, draw the hair
over it and seal it with wax. They call
not lie down without keeping their necks
straight, and when they comb their hair,
which they do once or twice year, they
have to spend considerable time in melt
ing the wax before they can get their
hats of.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Mothers Recommendation.

We are acquainted with many mothers
in Centerville who would not be without
ChambeIlain's Cough Remedy in the
house for good many times its cost,
and are recommending it every day.
From personal experience we can say
that it has broken up bad colds for our
children. = Centerville, South Dakota,
Citizen. Fifty-cent bottles for sale by
Patterson & Sons. 325t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Items of Interest Gathered From VARIOUS
Quarters.

Quarters.
THURSDAY.
Chancellor Won Caprivi rejected the
compromise offered by the National
Liberals on the Army bill; it is thought
that the Reichstag may be dissolved.
The Advocate General spoke for the
prosecution in the Panama trial.
Mr.. Gladstone's condition was so much
improyed that he was able to transact
business.
Samuel W. Allerton was nominated
for Mayor by the Republicans of
Chicago.
An electrical storm caused damage in
several Eastern States.
Two persons were killed and several
injured by the fall of a building IN
Chicago.
Republicans made pronounced gains
at the elections throughout New Jersey.
Property of the New York and New
England road was seized by the Sheriff
at Hartford.
FRIDAY.
The police at San Francisco are very
energetic in their efforts to suppress
highbinders.
London Jews are making financial
war in Russia.
Two men were killed in collision at
GAINESVILLE, o.
William, son of Rev. Clay, of Della
ware, O., was found dead sitting beside
tho road.
SATURDAY.
Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Gladstone are
both reported better.
Washington Dale (colored) died at
Kansas City, Missouri, last night, aged
100 years, l month and l3 days.
Bronson Howard, author of "Aristo
cracy," has brought damage suits against
those who have charged that his play is
plagiarism.
The employees of the Elba Iron Works
have been notified of a general reduction
of wages Monday. The plant is non
union concern employing 400 men.
The New Jersey legislation licensing
race tracks and pool selling will be tested
in the Supreme Court of that State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Both Well Acquainted.

Than Brignoli no man could have
been more sensitive about his age. He
tried by every means in his power to
conceal it. He could not bear to think
that he was considered old. A sweet
young woman, thinking TO say some
thig plimentary, remarked:
"Signor Brignoli, have known you
ever since was little girl"
Tuning upon her in fury he replied:
Yes, and l have known YOU ever
since was little boyl"
She could think of nothing else to say
and walked away, leaving him to nurse
his wrath
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Effect of Sun and Moon on Steel.

A curious fact has recently been noted
by the fine steel workers at Sheffield,
England. 1t is this: Fine edged tools
assume blue color and lose all temper
if exposed for any considerable length of
time to the light of the sun either in
summer or winter. A similar effect is
exercised by moonlight, large cross
cut saw with which the experimenters
were working having been put out of
shape and its temper ruined by single
nights exposure to first quarter moon"
st. Louis Republic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

A LONDON newspaper relates that a
few days ago Queen Victoria was greatly
charmed with piece of music perform
ed by the band plaping in public at Os-
borne and sent one of her attendants to
learn the name of the piece. The at
tendant came back and reported, with
some embarrassment, that it was en-
titled, "Come Where the Booze is
Cheaper"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Cholerins In PENNSYLVANIA.

Swickley. Penn: We had an epidemic
of cholerine, as our physicians called it,
in this place lately and made great
hit with Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy. | sold four
dozen bottles of it in one week and have
since sold nearly gross. This Remedy
did the work and was big advertise
ment for me. Several persons who had
been troubled with diarrhPa for two or
three weeks were cured by few doses
of this medicine.-P. p. Knapp. Phi. G.
Twenty five and fifty-cent bottles for
sale by Patterson Il Sons. 3-25t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
JOHANNESBURG. in the Transyaal is

JOHANNESBURG, in the Transvaal, is a
wonderful little town. 1t is but five
years of age and the inhabitants num-
Der 10000. 1t stands upon gold reef,
and upon this reef so companies are at
work giving employment to $3.50 white
men and over 80 900 natives. The town
has gas, water tramways and handsome
buildings, while for 20 miles east and
west the tunnels of mining works can
be seen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

"WHAT's in manner" Well that de
pends. For instance, the name of aver
is sufficient guarantee that Ayers sarsa-
parilla is genuine, scientific blood -pur-
ifier, and not sham, like so much that
goes by the name of "sarsaparilla. &"
Ayers Sarsaparilla is the standard.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

The editor who at the last moment had
to substitute "dead" for ILL.," but who
forgot the qualifying adverb, furnished
his readers with the surprising news that
''our esteemed fellow citizen. Simon
Smith. is lying dangerously dead
Washington News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment.

A certain cure for.Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed.
25 cents per box.
For Sale by Patterson d: Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
qUCKIEN'S ARNICA SAJVE

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
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by Patterson & Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

Cleyeand-with fast trains for East and West !;
Loran-with the "Nickel-Plate:" :" Elyria-with the
LS&M S R'y; GraftOn-with CCC 4 st /. Ry:
Sterling with the n Y IS o R'y; Warwick-wifh
p TT W& G R'y; Justus-with Co.'S SRy; Canal
DOver-with G 4 NJ Ry; Uhrchsville-with the
Pan-Handle; Bridgep0rt-with C & R'y; Bel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

YOUNG MEN-Who have become victims of soli-
tary vice, that dreadful and destructive habit,
which annually sweeps to untimey grave ihous-
ands of young men of exalted talent and brilliant
intellect, may call with confidence.
DRS. FRANCE AND 0TTMAN, after years of ex-
penence, have discovered the greatest cure known
for weakness in the back and limbs involuntary dis
charges, impotency, general debility, nervousness.
ianguor, confusion Of IDEAS paptation Of the heart
tmidity, trembling, dimness of sight, or giddiness,
diseases Of the head, throat nose, skin, afTec-
tons of the liver lungs, stomach, or bowels-those
terrible disorders arising from the solitary vice of
youth-and secret practices, blghting their most
radiant hopes or anticipations. rendering marriage
impossible Take candid thought before il 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 Mi0DlE-AGED MEN.-There many from
the age of 80 to 50 who troubled with frequent
executions of the bladder, often accompanied by
slight burning or smartng sensation. weak ening the
system 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
milkish hue. There arc many who die Of tins
difficulty, ignorant Of the cause, which is a second
stage Of seminal weakness. We will guarantee a
perfect cure IN all such cases, and a healthy
restoration Of the genito-urinary organs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

"LET woman Alone" says strong
minded female, 'she will make room for
herself" She'll have to if she is going
to wear hoops.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsom will stop the cough at
once. Ask your friends about it, 6-2-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

AN expedition will shortly be equipped
by Sir Thomas Elder to explore the in
terror of the A australian Continent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

TIE North Carolina State Library has
small book, 800 years old, which is
said to have once been the personal
property of Martin Luther,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

Trains run daily. tDaily except Sunday. +Daily
except Monday.
Accom-. train leaves Columbus at 30 m daily
except Sunday; Newark 10 m arrive GAINESVILLE
6 53 m, Cambridge 80 pm
Columbus & SanduSky Accom- leaves Columbus
n 70 m; arrives Sandusky II 80 pm
Sleeping and Dining Cars on all Through Trains
All trains daily except Sunday. All trains make
close connection at st. Clairsville junction with
trains running East for Baltimore, Washington,
Philadelphia 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.. 5. Allen, Asst Gen.
Pass Agent, Chicago, ILL.,
ROBT. b. CAMPBELL, c. O. SCULL
Gen Sup't. Gen1 Pass. Agent.
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Twas troubled with catarrh for seven

TWAS troubled with catarrh for seven
years previous to commencing the use
of Ely's Cream Balm. 1t has done for
me what other so called cures have
failed to do cured me. The effect of
the Balm seemed magical Clarence L.
Huff, Biddeford, Me. After irving
many remedies for catarrh during past
twelve years, tried Ely's Cream Balm
with complete success. 1t is over one
year since l stopped using it and have
had no return of catarrh. recommend
it to all my friends. Milton T. Palm,
Reading, Pa. 1928 2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

LOVE, Sunshine & Co. is the name Of
a Johnstown, Pa. firm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

HILARY A. HERBERT has been a
member of Congress from Alabama for
IA years. He is 6O years old and was
born in South Carolina. He was Col
onel in ihe Confederate service, and lost
an arm during the war. Other ex-Con-
federates have served in tie Cabinet,
but Mr.. Herbert is the first to serve at
the head of either of the military SER
vices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23
DISEASES OF WOMEn-l

DISEASES or W0MEs.-we have a special de-
partment, thoroughly organized, and devoted ex-
clusively to the treatment OF diseases of women.
Every case consulting our specialists, whether by
letter or IN person, IS given the most careful and
considera,e attention. Important cases land get
few which have not bsfied the skill of all ;he
home physicians) have the benefit Of a full council
of skilled specialists. In treatment Of diseases
peculiar to females, our success has been marked.
over two-thrds OF our patients being ladies. old.
young, married, single, rich and poor. Our method
IS entirely free from Objectionable features OF the
general practitioner, namely, "Loeal treatment.
We seldom fnd it necessary. We prepare rene
dies, constitutional and local. the case demands,
and instruct ladies' how to treat themselves.
MARRIAGE E-Married persons, or young men con-
templating marriage, aware of physical weakness,
loss Of provocative powers, impotency, any other
disqualification, speedily restored.
PRIVATE OISEASES.-Blood Poison. venereai
Taint Gleet Structure, Seminal Emissions. Loss Of
Sexual Power, Weakness OF Sexual Orgass, Want
Of Desire in Male or Female, whether from impru-
dent habits Of youth or sexual habits OF mature
years. any cause that deoihtates the sexual fune-
tions, speedily and permanently cured. Consulta-
tion free and strictly confidential. Absolute cures
guaranteed. Medicines sent free from observation
to all parts Of the United States.
ePilE EPSY, OR FiTS-Posnvsly cured by new
and never-faihug method Testimonials furnished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-23

MANY Persons are broken
down from overwork OF household cares.
system, aids digestion, removes excess of bile,
and cures malaria Get the genuine.