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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
RAIN MAKING A FAILURE.


National StOckman and Farmer.
The experiments in regard to produc-
ing rain by artificial means which have
been carried on by the Weather Bureau
of the United States government have
generally been regarded as failures. Not
until within the last few days have the
conclusions of the Department been
known. Many inquiries as to the re-
suits of those experiments are received
by the Secretary of Agriculture from all
over the country. To each of these the
following circular letter is sent:
"Replying to your letter as to rain
making experiments, have to inform
you that in no case did they pass the
experimental stage, and that the pros
pect of ultimate success is not such as to
Justify farmers or other citizens in rain
making experiments. In this deternin-
alton, judgment and opinion, | am sup
ported by the scientists and other alleged
experts in meteorology connected with
the United States Weather Bureau. The
bombardment of the skies for water, as
carried on by this department, did not
produce results calculated to inspire the
hope that any method of concussion can
be made commercially successful in
precipitating the moisture from the
clouds"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

THE cheapest labor is not always the
best labor. The employers in the coke
regions of Pennsylvania have lately had
further reasons for becoming convinced
of this fact. For years the lowest classes
of Poles, Hungarians, etc., have been en-
ployed because they would work for less
wages than native born laborers, and
they could work cheaper because they
lived in a manner little better than
beasts. But while the wage cost may
be less, the total cost is doubtless much
more than that for which intelligent
American labor could be secured. As
soon as any disagreement between en-
pIoyers occurs, the law loses its restraint,
and the savage Huns start out to kill,
burn and pillage. Because of slight
reduction in wages a number of men
last week lost their lives in the riots
that ensued, and millions of property
was endangered. But sympathy does
not lie with either party. If the en-
ployers choose to deal with such savage
and irresponsible laborers, they also
assume the danger to life and property
that accompanies it.. They are reaping
the reward of their folly in displacing
American laborers with ignorant for
eigners. At the same time the Huns
should be schooled in the majesty of
the law by having their ring leaders
summarily dealt with.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
THE general drift of the spring

THE general drift of the spring
elections towards excessive Republican
ism has caused the leading Democratic
Journals of the country to again break
out in the most pointed warning to their
Representatives and Senators in Con-
gress. A large number of Democratic
newspapers have always opposed the
Wilson bill on the ground that such a
measure would kill any party advocat-
ing it, and every Republican victory.
which happens as often as an election
is held, only increases the solicitude of
these organs that the position assumed
by the Democratic party in framing the
Wilson bill be at once receded from as
suicidal. This opposition of the bright
est men in the Democratic party is not
idle talk. In their position they are
able to analyze public opinion and they
know that the people will eternalIy con-
demn the Democratic party. The Rep
resentatives at Washington are so puffed
up with their own conceit and SO blinded
by the halo of glory which they imagine
encircles their own brows that they are
incapable of judging of public sentiment
to-day. They do not seem to realize
that the people have recovered from the
error into which they fell in '92, and
that they will vote the party out next
fall just as surely as they voted it in
two years ago. The avalanche will
come this fall, whether the Wilson bill
passes or not, but should the tariff bill
fail the era of prosperity will return two
years sooner than otherwise
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
county, IS: Frank J. Cheney makes oath
that he is the senior partner of the firm
of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, county of state
aforsaid, and that said firm will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1886. A. w. GLEASON.
SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surface of the system. Send for
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f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o.
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A pEMAGoGuE SCORED.

Pttsburg Commersal Gazette:
Senator VOORHEES,, who has neither the
theoretical training nor the practical
knowledge to enable him to defend the
Inconsistencies and absurdities of the
Wilson bill, is being severely scored by
the press of both parties for the declara-
tions which he made in his opening
speech. The New York Herald says it
was "ill-timed and mischievous," and
that ga more demagogic or inflammatory
appeal to class prejudice or more un-
bridled plea for populism and commu-
nism has not been made on the floor OF
the Senate even by Senator PETER him.
self" After quoting from the speech
the Herald says:
"By the expression of these sentiments
the Indiana Senator makes it clear that
the main object of the income tax
fanatics is not to raise revenue, but to
carry out the Populist purpose of exact
ing tribute from class. This is put in
still more glaring light by the figures
which Senator Voorhees, gives showing
that the tariff bill will yield all needful
revenue without the income tax. To
levy the tax without necessity is mex
cusable. To impose it for no other pur-
pose than to take from one class of
citizens for the benefit of another is
rank socialism and communism"
Thereckless misstatements with which
the speech abounds have called forth the
most indignant rebuke. In replying to
his apology for the abrogation of the
reciprocity treaties, which is based on
the assertion that reciprocity law gives
the President power to levy a tax on
certain imports at his own pleasure" the
Buffalo Express says: This is untrue.
The circumstances in which he can i'm
pose duty are clearly defined by the
law and the amount of the duty is fixe |.
But it might be admitted that the law
has all the dangerous characteristics at
tributed to it without furnishing the
slightest pretext for th9 abrogation of
the treaties made under that law. This
so-called extraordinary power was not
used by the Republican President to the
disadvantage of the country but greatly
to its advantage. If Congress is afraid
to trust Democratic President with the
same power, it can easily repeal that
portion of the law without casting away
the good results already obtained"
Mr.. Voorhees, bold attempt to show
that the Wilson bill, while reducing
taxation to an amount exceeding $751;
100000. will at the same time increase
the revenue so as to create an excess
over all estimated needs, is being treated
with the ridicule which it invites. "The
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
PUBLIC OPINION.
ROUGH SHEDDING.

cincinnati Tribune.
The Populist Governors have rougn
shedding. No sooner have Governor
Waite. of Colorado, and Governor Lew
cling. of Kansas, emerged from the sea
of troubles that beset them, than Gov
Tillman. of South Corolina, must needs
draw attention to that little. but turbu-
lent State, through the bloodshed incl
dent TO a riot over the State dispensary
business. For several generations the
people of the South have been accustom-
ed to drink their liquor according to the
dictates of their own taste and pleasure
Sumptuary laws were odious. Even
taxes of an internal revenue nature were
not heartily approved, and moonshinine
had an air of respectability and met
with semi-approval from good people
7, Naturally in such an atmosphere. law
like South Cardinals dispensary law
could be endured or tolerated, like the
Fifteenth Amendment, but a serious en-
forcement was almost iniquitous: hence
the rebellion and bloodshed. But Gov
Tillman's attitude is right. The Law
was enacted and it is on the statute
book. 1t should be enforced. If thu
people do not want it, repeal it. Tha
is the only way out of it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

CoXEY has now gotten beyond Pitts
burgh, but his army has not assumed
mammoth proportions. He claims that
new recruits are continually coming in,
but if SO, they must be pretty evenly
balanced by desertions. The indications
are that the men will fare badly in the
mountains in the way of food, since the
populous communities through which
they have passed have barely furnished
the army enough to live upon. They
may never pass the mountain barrier
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

IT is said that it costs Senator Brice,
of New York, S150,000 year to keep
up his establishment in Washington.
In this he may represent the 'Nabobs, !"
of Fifth Avenue New York City, among
whom he lives when at home, but he
does not represent the people of Ohio,
whose representatives elected Brice
Senator for a consideration. But then
Brice will have but one term and he
may "blow himself" if he wishes. This
administration is quite Jeffersonian in
its simplicity, and Brice's display is
but a fair sample of the prevailing
'.simplicity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
What Will Do It2

Medical writer's claim that the sue
cessful remedy for nasal catarrh mus
be non irritating, easy of application
and one that will reach the remote sores
and liberated surfaces. The history of
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met these conditions, and that is Ely's
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remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing
else has ever done, and both physicians
and patients freely concede this fact
Our druggists keep it. 3
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

RHODE ISLAND is the last State to
speak against Democracy. She gives a
decisive Republican majority for State
officers and elects an almost solidly Re-
publican Legislature. There seems to
be absolutely nothing left on which
Democracy can hang hope except Texas,
and even that State might be considered
in the doubtful column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

Missouri JUDGE-Stand up, sir
Have you anything to say why the sen
tence of the law should not be passed
on you?
'I'm not the prisoner, Your Honor
I'm a detective"
Judge Qfiercely)- Is that any reason'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

NE-SIDEDNEss-No Nothing is more
sure of temporary success than enthu-
siastic one -sidedness when welded by
ability. 1t is the eager reformer who
sees no objection to his schemes who
wins popular sympathy; it is the lawyer
or orator pleading forcibly and without
the least incertitude who carries his
hearers with him; it is the inventor
whose enthusiasm is unchecked by a
single doubt who will inspire confidence
And the man of action in any depart
ment, will usually command success in
proportion to his boldness, courage, and
assurance. People are too much alb
sorbed in their own affairs to wish to
mediate deeply on the pros and cons of
another matter; life is too short and
powers are too limited for much weigh
ing and discriminating, and they are
glad to share the enthusiastic certainty
of one who is supposed to be judge.
One side of subject, presented with
force and clearness, commands assent;
and it is thus that parties al d sects
flourish so rapidly under earnest and
vigorous leaders.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

NEW YoRKER-Why do they call
your city the Windy City?
Chicagoan - Because our citizens
make so much money that they re all
the time blowing it in.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
u 8. HISTORY.
NOHftO ttO'Is
S. c. MURPHY.

1. Name Washington's cabinet and give
date and place of his Inauguration.
2. When were the following states adj
Colorado, and North Dakota?
g. Give the early history of New York
state.
4 What nations early made settlements
in North America? Where did each settle?
5. What do you know of each of the
following: Balboa, Drake, De Soto, Mar
quette, and La Sale?
6. Name the inter-colonial wars in or
der, and give the dates of each.
T. Name the chief causes of the Revolu-
tion and Civil war.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

WELL" said James Easydo, ave
got down to my last loaf" "Great
heavens, manW said his friend; at ism
so bad as that, is lt?" "Yes, go to
work tomorrow"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
ORTHOGRAPHY.
Omit tpO

1. Define letter, word, syllable, digraph,
and diphthong.
2. What is an elementary sound? Name
the three classes.
8. Give the two general classes of letters,
and tell what ones are never silent.
4. Name the substitutes in the follow
ing: Son, phlegm, come, cough, and
sacrifice.
5. AS an example of spelling, write the
names of any ten rivers or cities in New
York; also, the same in Texas.
6. Write the names of ten revolution
ary generals, and fifteen of the late civil
war.
Z. Write the names of all the oceans,
grand divisions and the sea into which
the strait of Gibralter leads.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
FOR DysPEpsIA.

Indigestion, and Stomach disorders, use
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

HOTEL GUEST am charged here
with 70 cents for writing paper. L
haven't had any writing paper.
Hotel Clerk Yes, you have.
You've got it in your hand. That 25
cents extra is for the paper the bill is
made out on.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

THE President went duck hunting
after the Pennsylvania election. He
should try that for the spring election.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

SHE-You know papa has failed; and
we must begin to economize.
He-Well, we need mt be wearing
out two chairs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
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THE BENEFITS makes some
girls look young so long?" 1.-The men
are to blame. They won't propose"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

A HoBOKEN woman's husband re.
marked testify that he wouldn't give
two cents for her way of cooking" and
she has made it the basis of suit for
divorce.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
ORTHOGRAPHY.

(Omit ttoO.)
1. Name the vowel letters, consonant
letters, and tell which may be used to
represent either.
2. How many sounds are represented
by the letters?
3. Mark a to represent its sounds.
4. Give and illustrate the uses of the
apostrophe.
5. Give five rules for the use of capital
letters.
6. Give two uses of the hyphen.
z. Write the names of twenty things
you see.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-04-12
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.

1. Name leading crop of Cuba, Kansas
England, Germany, and Brazil.
2. What ocean current flows from the
straits of Florida?
3. What is the effect on western Europe
of the above current?
4. Name and describe the several races
of men.
5. What states produce much iron?
gold? silver? zinc? lead? coal?
6. What is climate? Describe that of
California?
Z. What is wind? How produced? How
beneficial?
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