Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-25
The Ohio Editorial Convention
NOTES AND JOTTTNGS.
Editorial Correspondence.

For number OF years II has been TIT
custom of Ohio editors to meet annual
ly for the purpose of seeing old &C
quaintacces, making new friends-con
sidering matters of Importance to th'
craft-talking over the contests OF ;
year and generally and especially t.
enjoy season of recreation and com
fort away from the routine of every
day duties. Although it is the season foI
excursions, and the mountains and sea
call out to the sweltering populace tC
hieaway to their cooling retreats, ye
the dwellers in old Belmont, almost
unrivaled as she is, for the purity o
her atmosphere and beauty Uf he
scenery, have little cause, comparative
ly, to leave her borders, to get sniff Of
fresher air or to enjoy more delightful
summer hours. In order that We
should not be altogether unlike the
balance of the newspaper gang in the
state and for the purposes heretofore
named (and some not stately we con
cluded to take in the meeting of the
Ohio Editorial Association, which was
appointed to be held in the city OF
Cleveland on the 10th and 1lth insts,
and such other things as were con-
comitant thereto. In accordance with
th's design we left our sauctum on the
evening of the 9th mt, ard in company
with our much Ortisr half proceeded
to Bellaire, where under ihe gentle
care of mine well known host of the
Globe House, we had refreshing
nights rest. At early morn six o. clock
we boarded the G. d P. train, under
the management OF that reliable and
Experienced Conductor Charley Zim'
norman, ,and sped rapidly and smooth
ly along up the valley of La Belle
river, through fertile fields, past glow.
ing furnaces and busy workshops,
reaching Wellsville in time for a good
square breakfast. Here we were re-
luctantly compelled to part company
with our good friend Col. hos. Fl.
Morris the efficient general agent of the
Pa. r. r. Company at B9llaire, who
had accompanied US thus far on our
trip, and to whom we were indebted
for courtesies extended, and who by
the way is one of the most popular and
obliging railroad men we have ever
met. Having a couple of hours to
wait for our Cleveland train at this
point we took advantage of our deten'
tlon and spent portion of the time by
call at the Office of General j. w.
Riley, who it will be remembered WAS
prominent in the recent Congressional
Contest at Steubenville. During the
late "unpleasantness" it was our lot to
be in the same field of operations as the
General, and it was on the tented field
that we learned of the many scerling
qualities of this man. "a Drawer and more
gallant than whom never drew
a sword. He enjoys large and lucra'
tive law practice and is in possession of
one the largest and finest private Ii
brarles in Ohio. During our interview,
the General talked freely of the recent
Competition for Congressional nomina'
ton. While it was apparent
that he was of the opini on
that some of the aspirants had treated
him unfairly and unkindly, he express
ed the intention of doing what was in
his power to insure the success of the
nominee of the Convention. What
ever else may be said of Gen. Riley, it
must be placed to his credit that ne is
a manly man, never STOPPING to small
things to insure temporary success or
to resent personal grievances. After a
brief visit to the Office OF the Wellsville
Union, a well managed newspaper and
job office we returned to the depot,
and at 1O:40 o'clock we're off for Cleve-
land. Our journey, while it was devoid
of special incident, was made exceed
ingly pleasant by the feeling of securi-
ty which overshadowed US as we glided
swiftly over line of rail in excellent
with superior rolling stock
ana elegant passenger accommodations
under skilled, trained and liberal
management. This feeling is a great
boon and adds materially to the CONS
fort of travel by rail. By this route
We pass through portion of the
Western Reserve noted alike for its
finely cultivated far:ns, fertile soil
and the progressivenCss of its people
We noticed that the harvest was not
as forward as in Belmont; neither was
it as abundant, the wheat and oats not
being as heavy as with US. The corn
also did not strike us as be ing as tall or
in as good state of cultivation. But
here we go, reaching our destination
at G quarter past three o'clock. We
took our apartments at the Forest City
House, one of the best of CleVeland's
many excellent hostleries, where we
had, during our stay, all the comforts
that could be afforded.
Before we enter upon an account OF
the doingS of our Association, let us
say word about this most beautiful
Of American cities, aptly termed the
Forest City" There is about Cleve-
land an Influence and a charm, which
is magnetic and delightful. She stands
alone in the rapidity of her growth and
the character, Intelligence and enter.
prise of her inhabitants. From pop.
ulation Of only 81 persons in 1910, she
now numbers more than 150, 900, with
less per centtge of foreign element
than any other city of same size in the
Union. In 1870, out of 1915 persons
who could not write, 374S were foreign.
In 1884, the Ohio Canal, which con-
meets Lake Erie with the Ohio River
at Portsmouth, was completed giving a
great impetus to the growth of the
:ity. In 1850 her railroad system was
and from that day to this |
she has been unmatched in the rapid |
ty of her advances. Cleveland, de- |
ightfuliy situated on gra avelly plain,
rom 60 to 100 feet above and overlook.
ng the lake, is laid out with much |
taste, witn elegant streets, some OF
which are considered very handsome.
Euclid Avenue, lined with elegant
each surrounded by ample
tastefully laid out, is un'
ioubtedly tfe most beautiful street in
America. The city presents on every
1and evid' nces Of the public spirit and
'efined taste of her citizens. We might
mention Monumental Square, a plot OF
10 acres, in the centre OF the city. 1t
) Il most charming place, inviting the
weary one to rest and drink in some OF
Is beauty. Here is the statue of Com
nodore Perry, commemorative of his
'ictOry in the battle of Lake Erie. The
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