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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

THE mildness of the winter thus far
is fortunate for the unemployed who are
unable to buy coal and clothing 1t
also lightens the work of relief and
while warm wet winter is an unpleas-
ant one it has advantages in the present
instance. The only drawback is that
such a winter breeds sickness and to be
sick in addition to being unemployed is
only multiplying calamities.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

NEXT Monday Gov, Mckinley will
be inaugurated the second time as Gov
ernor Of Ohio, and it is more than prob
able that the next time he is inaugu-
mr.
---aUed it will be as President of the
United Stats. 1t is pretty generally
agreed that our next President will be a
Republican, and of all the possible can
didates for that honor Gov, Mckinley
1acdc
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

Now THAT the Legislature has made
good start in selecting its officers, with
care it will be able to keep right all the
way through. We have an ambition to
see the body make an -enviable record,
and believe it is composed of the right
kind of stuff to attain that object.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

THE Democratic National platform
denounces Republican protection as q
fraud, but now Henri Watterson charges
that the Wilson bill is protection
measure. If such be true we presume
that Democratic protection is all right.
1t is only Republican protection that is
a fraud
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

IT is probable that on no other Christ
mas in the history of this country was
there ever so much charitable giving as
this year. The wealthy and well to do
who did not remember their poor neigh
bors in some way we're a rare exception.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

THE reduction of wages Of from ten
to sixty-fi per cent by the Carnegies
made necessary by the probable passage
of the Wilson bill will not increase the
affection of the wage earners for the
present administration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

The Kanakas are about as well qualified
to run a republican government as so
many school children of the intermedi-
ate grade The boys of any English or
American high school are ten times bet
ter qualified. The Chinese are not even
to be thought of as voters Equally so
all the other dark peoples. The Portu-
guese are somewhat better. Evidently.
if annexed, Hawaii-Nei cannot be state
or even a territory. The 18th amend
ment must be ignored from the start,
and such must be the condition for half
a century at least. In short, the an
nexed region must be an absolute de-
tendency. ruled like British crown
colony or distant military post-an alb
normity for which the constitution Of
the United States makes no provision.
JOHN T. WILoUGHBY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

YOUNG MEN-Who have become victims of soi-
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
DRS. FRANCE AND 1TTMAN after, years OF ex-
Perience have discoN pred the greatest cure known
for weakness IN the batk and limbs involuntary dis
charges, imPotency general debility, nervousness,
languor, confusion OF IDEAS Palptation Of the heart,
timidty, trembling, dinness of sight, or gddnsss,
diseases Of the head, throat. nose, skin affec-
tons OF the liver, lungs, stomach, or bowes-those
terrible disorders arising from the solitary vice Of
youth-and secret practices, bhghting their most
radiant hopes or snticipatious, rendering marriage
impossible. Take one candid thought before it
late. 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 MiD0l 0lE-A6ED MEN.-There are many from
the age of 80 to 50 who are troubled with frequent
evacuat tions of the bladder often accompanied by
shght burning or ting sensation. weak ening t>
system IN manner the patient cannot account for
On examination OF the urinary deposits, ropy
sediment Will be found, or the color will be thin
mikish hue There arc many men who die Of this
difficulty, ignorant Of the cause which is second
stage OF seminal we SneSS. We will guarantee a
perfect cure IN a such cases, and healthy
restoration OF the genlto-urinary organs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

Of these about 22, 900 live in Honolulu,
which is the Paris of the north Pacific.
All the allurements of life abound.
Hard work is left to the Chinese for the
most part. and active business to other
foreigners With at least half the popu-
lation social life is the only life. Re-
ceptions. teas and club meetings, polit-
ical demonstrations, visits to the popu-
lace and to vessels in the harbor, rides
and drives, poi suppers and bathing par
ties. chatting in the groves and, loung-
ing and smoking in the gardens-such
was life in Honolulu while | was there,
and cannot learn that there has been
any change.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

KEAI.AKEAKUA BAY. THE SCENE OF CAP
TAIN COOKS DEATH.
missionaries placed it at $4,000. The
first regular census, in 1882, returned
the population at 130,313. In 1872 the
natives were returned at $500 and all
others at 1866, and then the tide turned.
The pure Kanakas, it is true, have de-
creased little, but foreigners and half
breeds have increased rapidly, and here
is the last official census. taken two
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

ONE of the leading violin and cello
makers in the country is William A.
Conant, of Brattleboro, VT, who has
been engaged in that business for more
than half a century. Mr.. Conant is SO
years old and promises well to attain the
age of 80 years, reached by Stradivarius.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

THE year 1898 will be memorable for
disasters in the business world and may
we never see such another.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04
PEARL OF THE PACIFIC.
Hawaii Is Richly Endowed With
Wealth and Beav.T.
A LAND OF LUXURY AND LAzINESS

The Experiences and Observations of An
lands-Tbe Progress of Civilization and
Christianity-The Native Language and
AnOpera Bouffe Kingdom-The Tragedy
of Captain Cook-The Worlds Grandest
Volcano.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

Many of the sealskins sent to the Lon
don markets are obtained by the Siwash
Indians along the west coast of Vancou-
yer island and the northwest shores of
British Columbia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

The fremen of Walla Walla, WASH,
have elected as "honorary members" the
firemen who perished in the cold storage
fire in Chicago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

mo. Johnny, can't buy any candy for
YOU. It's bad for the teeth"
(After some moments of profound
thought.) Mamma, what would the den
lists do for livin if every family was
rnn like ours isy'-Chicago Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

A good sewing machine is supposed to
do the work of 10 women.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

DISEASES OF W0MEn.-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 in person, Is given the most careful and
considerate attention. Important eases land get
few which have not baffied the skill Of all the
home physicians) have the benefit OF full eouneil
Of skilled specialists. In treatment OF diseases
peculiar to females, our success has been marked.
over two-thirds OF our patents being ladies, old.
young, married, single, rich and poor. Our method
Is entirely free from Objectionable features 81 the
general practitioner, namely, Local treatment.
We seldom find II necessary. We prepare rene
dies constitutional and local, As the demands,
and instruct ladies' how treat themselves
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templatlng marriage, aware Of physical weakness.
loss of procreative powers mPotency, or any other
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PRIVATE DiSEASES.-Blood Poison. Veneresi
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EPll lEPSY, OR FiTS-Posiuvely cured BY new
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. Robert @ Metcalt, Supervisor q Schools. Re.
ton. Mass. aud Thomas Metcalf Of the Illinois
state Normal University. New lork. Amcricsa
BOOK 60.
KITTY's DREAM. RosY's rptRTH or urY
ANToNIo AND HIs ANGEL TIE LrTTt4.
Seven Illustrations. New Yok Hunt a Ess,on.
THE FLYING HALCyoN. A mystery 81 the Pa
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INDlANI-AND AND WONDERLAND Ry Olln n.
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General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Northern
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MD. Noi. II and III. Detroit: Howard Pub
fishing Co
BiMETMISN AND MoNoGETAIISN A plain
EXPLANATION of the silver coinage question. Ry
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THE PULLMAN STRIKE Rv william a. Ger
nnnl'ne. Pastor OF the First VI. y 'hurh
Pullman. III. Chiage: Char.s " Kerr a 80
THE GARRoTERs. Farce nv W n. Howcri-
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THE MApEN's rRoGRrsS A novel in dialogue
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Washington: Woodward A lathrsp
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PAPA's OWN GIRL. novel. ny Marie How
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ingi"n: Woodward a Ioihr,p.
TIE ANIMAL STATISTICS up MANIFACTURES
lscs. Eighth ReTurt. Boston: Wright a Fotter
Printing 90.
Rech Meyer. Illustrated Chicago; Charles u.
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bat the forces W hiCh limit the freedom of
the simpler organisms Of the earth.
This embryo collection in its present stage
l. displayed in a large case. now located in
the east hail. containing models Of about
thirty types of Indications.
Other models in process OF construction
some Of them very quaint and pretty little
toys-aTe vet unborn to public view ia
the lirtle work room: adjoining the ethnol0-
gist's office. \ steady growth of several
years in the collecticn is contemplated-that
much time will be- needed with the resources
at hand to present the systematic serial
study which Prof Mason has planned.
The first idea III this exposition will be the
Influence # CiimIte-the primary factor in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-13
south African Residence.

the production of dwelling structures. The
tropical min. far as climate Is con-
c.rn,-.,. needs take account only of the
W-aIih Of physical energy which foods
al out him. al he builds chiefly for shade
and protection from the tropical rains. one
fat rJ1f-liks structure in the collection,
Supported by poles, typiiies this class Of
abJ1'S. and a more elaborate example is the
Samoan house. with matched roof, post
supp TtS AMI RAISED floor.
The needs which prompt to house building
il temperate climates are varied. One day
will b. cold, another warm, and rain and
Snow add 10 The variety. Safety is also 10
h. c.u sil-red. and the provision Of n de-
f. use against wild beasts and hostile men
the habitatiOn Is not only a house, hut
castle. especially as seasonal changes re-
QUire that IL he Furthermore a store house,
containing obj acts IF temptation to the
Cuvrtnus or needy. The nome of the arctic
man i "a burrow, like the home OF hts
lI-ishbOE~-the fox, wolf and bear. In this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-13
ROOSTER OF A DUTCH DIPLOMAT.
IL Disturbs m Enslishmnn by It's
Crowing-HOw 1t is stopped.
From the Chicago Tribune.

'IltagO Irit'une.
The counselor of the Dutch legation to the
court of st. James is a chicken fancier and
breeds various kinds on his grounds in
SheraTd's Bush, a fashionable suburb. The
diplomat. until recently. had among his
feathered favorites a proud rooster, whose
loud Growing, especially in the early morn
ing hours, greatly disturbed the peaceful
slumbers of Mr.. Yarmouth. the only close
neighbOr of the diplomatic chicken fancier
The nuisance became intolerable and MIR
Yarmouth objected personally to the coun-
selor. who slammed the door in his face.
Mr.. Yarmouth sought the courts. but could
not get any satisfaction. as no English
Judge has jurisdiction over the personnel of
a foreign legation. Mr. Yarmouth appealed
to the home secretary. who drew his atten-
ton to an old act of tie time of Queen
Anne, according to which people who modest
foreign ambassadors and their suite are
liable TO corporal or other severe punish
ment- A further appeal to the amba ssador
himself had no satisfactory result. Then
during enc of his seepless morning hour B.
a good idea struck Mr.. Yarmouth. He wrote
letter OF complaint to the young queen of
the Netherlands setting forth his grievs noes
against her unneighborly subjects and his
peace-disturbing rooster In darkest colCrs.
swer to his letter from Queen Wilhelmina
bat II seems as II the counselor of the lega-
ton had received from the royal school
room at The Hague some sort of a warming
for n few days after Mr.. Yarmouth had
mailed his letter of complaint the rooster of
the diplomat stopped his Growing and has
not been heard since. ..-..s
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wOOD ENGR sNING.
An Old Art which o. being Rapids
Improved Out Of sight.

From the Boston Advertiser.
II. 4. sylvester. the talented engraver.
become a restaurant proprietor North
street.
How In TIE world could you ever give
up your art for a mere money getting
enterprise" I asked.
''Oh. il wasn't my giving up the art 30
much as the art giving up me-and every
body else in that profession" replied my
genial host with a laugh. Wood engrav-
Ing. like steel engraving, IL destined to be-
come a lost art. | realized that fact some
years ago when mechanical processes be-
gan to displace my work. A first-class en-
SraVer In past years earned S25p TO xa.5eu
year. The price paid simply for the en-
Craving was from 81 to 81 per square inch.
How do l compare a half-tone with a
wood engraving? Well Of course the direct
product Of brain and hand is superior 20
mechanical process. The half-tone only
tells obscurely how a thing looks IL gives
no color, as the term is used in engraving,
nor any texture. IL does not allow the
direct impact Of the mind Of the artist upon
the mind Of the observer that makes the
charm of art and IL is really only the
chrome Of black and white art.
The half tone. too, will doubtless he
superseded by something better. The photo
graVure Is really preferable. but is more
expensive"
What has become Of all the wood en-
gravers who have thus lost their vocationg'
Well" answered Mr. Sylvester "many
nave taken up drawing or pen and ink work.
as have George Moulton and McKeon, some,
like Bartle, have turned painters: others,
like Tenney and Philip Brown. working
on half tones; Clossen Is decorating. "A house
for a wealthy man I'm the suburbs: Kingsley
and Cieaves are making artist proofs for a
limited number OF special buyers. Cole has
been abroad for series Of years. engray-
ing the works of old masters. a special ar
rangement, but ! don't know how much
longer the ARA ngement is to last: Negrie Of
New York 2" concluded NTr a-ftl,
laugh, lis the only one who. like me. has
gone into the restaurant business. He was
established on 18th street at last accounts.
Many engravers have no work and moth
ing to do, but there is still opportunity for
making cuts for advertisements. the details
of which can only be brought out by hand.
This, OF course, Is a great fall from artistic
work, but they have to take anything they
can get"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-13

From London Apswfrs..s
Very few readers even dream that there is
any single piece sf reading matter in the
world which lives, breAthes and circulates
on it's own individual account.
But any one who, will take the trouble to
walk into a certain shop in Piccadilly not
far from the Egyptian Hail. will be re-
warded by seeing d species of snake, known
as the lemon boal with the whole of the
third chapter of ;iCienesis tattooed on its
body. The reptilesfs only lent for exhibit
ton, but the gentleman who purchased II
states that on board the South American
sailing vessel the scene of this remarkable
tattooing, 1t is a common diversion among
the sailors to capture live snakes, extra ct
their fangs and cover the body with any
number Of Inscriptions, legends and devices.
and then dispose of the reptiles at the first
port '''Ss
Few Of the purchasers, however. care to
have charge of live snakes--be they ever so
HARNESSES 1t Is customary to either stuff
these after with fine straw and putty, or
else fmmerse them in alcohol, although
this process commonly has the effect of
taking oil the brillianoy oat ofsthe pigments
employed. SEA D
In tho case Of long and extremely fine in
scrfptions alcohol. however, shows up and
preserves them to great advantage A sailor
spent six months in tattooing one of the
Sketches by Boz" con taining 4,52O words.
upon the skin Of o .rattlesnake, which he
afterward sold to q gentleman for eight
guineaA
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THE REST CURE.
The Advantages That Come From,
Complete Physical Relaxation.

From the New York Times.
The rest cure is now practfcei at home
by many women who have come 10 a prop
er realization of its value. It used to be
an expensive remedy. necessitat'ng an alb
sence Of six te eight weeks in a private
hospital, with trained nurse, masseuse and
the rest. including a trunk full If pretty
tea gowns for the conyalescence. Now the
sensible woman has discovered she can
take her cure in hOmeopa thic doses without
stopping her work or quitting her family
a half hour daily of complete retirement
lying down in loose clothes. and banishing
all worry. all thought, indeed. if possible
works wonders If persevered in. Have the
shades drawn and close the eyes. \ tired
brain strdys restfully in darkened ways;
even mechanical eye-impressions of which
one does not seem to be thinking at all.
consume little force; blindness, physically
and mentally, is what is sought, and il Is
this that rests and restores.
For the woman whose work is at home
the half hour Immediately preceding or fol-
lowing luncheon is apt to be one that could
he spent in this way. Where there chill
dren old enough to go to school, after the
meal Is better. for the little folks will hay
turned back to their lessons. no callers need
be expected, and the afternoons task or
engagement can usually brook this little
delay. For the mothers whose babies are
still in arms, the rest" should be taken
while their little charges sleep. Says one
mother to this: why, that is my only
| chance to pick up and catch up with
| things" Spare the half hour to rest and
| the picking up and 1atching up will betsif
better forwarded - D. &
The business woman whose work must be
done at Office or shop must invent her
chance for rest. II is a common habit Of
several young newspaper women. reporters
to step into one of the big shops. or hotels
seek the paTlOr. and conscientously rest for
fifteen or thirty minutes. as their time per
mits. In shops Ii must be taken with the
/ stop for luncheon. as "A rule; in offices II
I may also have to be. but often there is a
! lull in business that may be almost regu-
! larly depended upon.
| The nod carrier finishes the contents OF
| his dinner pail, then Tolls against a friend
| ly fence in sheer animal rest. Perhaps he
| lights pFe-as often ne does not-but he
| rests in every fiber of his being A shor
| girl hurries over her bread and tea to try
/ her eyes and tax her interest with a story
| paper. eagerly devoured till the last mo.
| menJ. or she spends her rest" time in
| exciting gossip with her neighbors Either
| is foolish expenditure OF needed force. The
| closer the strain the greater the need fol-
| the complete and daily respite, however
| brief. Such workers should pursue the Cd
| pOrtunity u take il relentleSsly.
L .
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In AInSEn.
The Material for Dwellings.

The Material for Dwellings.
Resources will be another point of view in
the professors study of dwellings. In
those arctic regions where drift wood
sb0unds underground house is made by
the building Of wooden frames which, COW
cred with turf. form the igloos of the Is
kimO and the yourts Of the Siberian native
whale ribs iTr places are used to form arches
over which "arth Is spread, and the entire
la K Of timber. or its substitute. Compels
tn Circumpplar man to use snow. Both
the turf and the snow types of DIV cling are
attractivrly represented in the case and
added interest is given to the snow house by
Ii presentation In section. showing the long
entrance passages and the skin beds and
IircplaceS Of the interior.
On the plains Of the temperate zone the
absence OF forest materials makes residence
IL tent Imperative. In the Allegheny re-
EiYn the rectangular log cabin prevailed
Many people are under the impression that
the rcd man learned of the invader to erect
dwellings, of timber. but II any imitation
was practiced IL was on the part OF the
white man. for the Indians used this form
Of shelter and protection before the advent
OF thu European.
On the west coast the big trees were split
I'm the construction Of the great communal
places Of abode peculiar to these residents