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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
A vERITABLE WONDER.
Sugar Made from Common
Spring Wafer.
Concordia Kansas Enterprise. ]

Concordia Kansas Enterprise.1
We had a call last Thursday from Mr..
H. T. Mills. until recently a resident of
this county and vicinity, now living on
his new farm about three and half
miles northwest of Burr Oak. Mr.. Mills
had in his possession. and produced for
our inspection, respectable sized lump
of sugar, which he stated he had made
from water caught as it, ran from liv-
ing spring upon his place. The process
of manufacture was similar to that by
which maple sugar is procured from the
sap of the maple tree, namely, by "boil-
ing it down" This experiment was
made last Sunday, and the amount of
sugar tried OUT from three gallons of
pure spring water was one and hall
pounds.
Mr.. Mills had his attention called to
the peculiar quality of the water of this
spring by the fact that his cattle have
refused to drink it, and then by personal
"sampling," its sweetness inducing him
to try the experiment of sugar-making
from such singular material, with the re.
suit stated.
We tasted the sugar-which has al
most the identical appearance of maple
and were struck with it's similarity OF
taste, also, to that common luxury
There is enough difference, however
both in appearance and taste to convince
one that it is not maple, but that it is
an excellent quality of sugar. with &
strong maple flavor, one is forced to be-
lieve. We consider Mr.. Mills truthful
honorable gentleman, and as he showed
it and explained the circumstances with.
out reserve, or the slightest appearance
of deception, We cannot believe he has
purpOsely manufactured hoax for the
amusement of the over credulous.
Here is another nut for science tC
crack. The question naturally arises
what is the character and condition of
the soil which gave forth continual
supply of "sap'-which cattle refuse be-
cause they don't like syrupl 1t is pre-
sumable that Mr.. Mills will investigate
this matter, and if the interesting expor
iment narrated above is but the intro
duction to discovery of inexhaustible
lakes of classes" down in the depths OF
old earth, Nature will have given an.
other evidence OF her goodness. Science
will run its figurative hands through the
hairs of its figurative head and dream o
nights of the wonderful discovery, anG
-perhaps-Brother Mills will in due
time hecolne q "hlnatad hnndhnldaro
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

hard one, for the control in our Repub-
lie between the people constituting the
State and the ecclesiastics who represent
Che Roman Church, no rational man
who understands the situation can for
moment doubt. In the light Of history
and reason it seems equally clear, either
that the struggle is now to be decided
BY maintaining against the opposition
the supremacy of the State in its right
of education intellectual and moral, in
its administration of justice, in the safe
ty of elections from priestly control, and
in every other legitimate exercise of
that, if these be yielded
Through treachery or indifference, the
struggle will sooner or later be trans
ferred to the battle field, and decided in
the most terrible of conflicts, religious
war.-John Jay, International Review
for March, 1880.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
The Largest Words.

"Rob,' said Tom, (which is the most
dangerous word in all the English Ian
guage to pronounce
Don't know" said. Rob, "unless it is a
swearing word"
Pooh" said Tom, sit is stumbled, be-
cause you are sure to get tumble be-
tween the first and the last letter."
"Ha, haP' said Rob; "now I've one for
you. found it one day in reading the
paper. Which is the longest word in all
the English language?"
Observation-Disclosures" said Tom,
promptly.
mo, sir; it's smiles; because there's a
whole mile between the first and last
letter"
"Ho, hop cried Tom, 'that's nothing.
1 know word that has over three miles
between its beginning and ending"
"Now what is that?" asked Rob,
family.
"Beleagured" exclaimed Tom, tri-
umphantly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

IF the Democrats muster up sufficient
recklessness to steal that Minnesota seat,
the power to elect President of the
United States will pass from one dema-
gogue, De La Matyr, to worse one,
Ignatius Donnelly. The former is a
fanatic, but not dishonest man. He
means well, but he doesn't know. The
latter doesn't even mean well. In ad-
dition to his indiscriminate insincerity,
he is an intolerable bore in public body,
as his ability to talk is boundless. A few
years ago he was member of the Min
nesota Legislature, and the incessant
wagging of his tongue at that time pro-
yoked local wit to sing of him: "There
was a debater, Ignatius, whose mouth
was exceedingly spacious. He talked
all the week, and no one else could speak
Now let us ADJOURN said Ignatius. y
New York Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
Weatherwtse and Otherwise.

Rather cold snap, remarked the fox,
as he put his foot into steel trap.
We shall have an open spring, was all
that the trapper vouchsafed as he ap-
preached the animal.
Quite windy, said Jones, who had
been listening to the congressional de-
bate.
clustering, responded Smith, laying
down the Evening Turbulence.
A fine day, said the Judge, omiHously.
Yis, yer honor; little 'azy now, re-
piled the culprit.
A mile day, ventured the sportsman.
Bland, put in the young man, taking
out a trust dollar.
Soft, added the young lady.
The young man subsidized, with the re-
mark, 1t is getting warm.
1t looks like reign, suggested Robinson
anent the third-term proposition.
We need change, muttered his impe-
cunious relative.
Rather chilly, commented Stebbing, at
the church 1sOciable.
1t is scold, replied Ellington, as he
espied his other half.
Lowery. he added, as he caught her
eye.-Boston Transcript.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
THE FASHIONS.

Cotton Grape will be much worn
'"The sportsman" is the newest jacket
The ulster is to be the leading spring
wrap.
Large pelcrine collars of lace are re-
vived.
Paniers do not seem to be gaining
ground.
Old fashioned Lutte string ribbons are
revived.
Pintata or Guinea hen feathers are
very fashionable.
Pheasant brown will be popular in
new millinery goods.
Carved white ash is coming into fash
ion for furniture.
The tendencysof fashion is to increase
the size of the bonnet.
Gypsy hats in large quantities are seen
among late importations
Dresses are still made with scant
skirts, bridled back and draped up be-
hind.
Most of the new spring dresses are
made with basque bodice and double
skirt
Velvet skirts for street wear are much
worn; this class of goods IS made up
plainly.
Changeable silk. will be worn again
this spring. and will be used both for
bonnets and gowns.
Second mourning bonnets are made Of
black royal of large reps and Ottoman
silk trimmed with the same.
The favorite dark spring eolors will
be marine blues, brownish reds, dark,
dull green and reddish puppies.
Gloves are worn very long. and brace
lets are placed over them upon the
wrists, not on the swell of the arm.
Dragons, bees, butterflies and birds in
indefinite forms appear among the palm
leaves and other Eastern designs of late
ly imported spring goods.
Checked clothes of many mixtures
with an occasional silk thread of some
bright tights "shot in." initiate the En-
glish home spuns admirably.
Ball coiffures for young ladies are
very simple this season, the only Orna-
ments admissible being in few flowers
or jeweled comb. or paniard
Square kerehiefs, bordered with lace,
are now worn in the house, closely pin
ned around the throat, without the ad-
dition of either ruflle or collar.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
GEORGE BUMGARNER, W. N.
NJ. T. CORTLAND, Sec'y.
CT. GAINESVILLE CHAPTER, Ne. IL,
- Royal Arch Masons Stated convoca-
Lions, first Friday of each month.
G. w. CARROLL, Fl. P.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL, Ne. 81, R. & 8. NJ.
ID Meets second Tuesday Of each month.
n. r. BUMGARNER, g. NJ.
GEo. MITCHELL, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, K. T..
IL Stated conclaves, first Tuesday of each
month. .--E. d. BAILEY, &C.
l.. L. SEDwICK, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

IT is sad indeed to see the New York
Sun, which has taken the heavy contract
of being Mr.. Tilden's personal organ dur
ing the coming race, expressing serious
doubts whether the old man has suffi-
cient stamina to carry him through a
struggle for the Presidency. The Sun
does not seem to understand that Mr..
Tilden's part in this business is to fur
nish the money. The stamina is to be
supplied by the fellows who hope to be
Cabinet officers, Indian agents and For
eign Ministers when Samuel is at last
President.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

IT is the profundity of Democratic log
ic to declare that General Grant is the
weakest candidate the Republicans can
present, and then to devote themselves
assiduously to the work of frightening
his party from placing him in nomina-
ton. Democratic logic, like Demoera-
tic patriotism, is at heavy discount when
thus presented to the popular counter
for redemption.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

A RECENT decision of the Supreme
Court of Ohio makes it illegal to dun a
man by postal card. This is very well
for a beginning, but we venture the
opinion that there are many ohioans, as
well as others, who would be made hap
py if decision could be obtained against
every other method of dnnning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

THE politicians of both parties will
want an immense amount of printing
done this year. The documents and
speeches for the enlightenment Of their
constituencies will be multiplied by the
hundreds of thousands. AS white paper
is the chief item of cost in this work,
they should consider whether it is not
in their interest as much as in that OF
publishers generally, to take the duty off
news print.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

RAPID TRANSIT from a condition of
bodily suffering and disease to one of
comfort and health takes place when DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil is applied to mus
cles and joints tortured by rheumatism,
or sore throats and chests, or is taken in
ternally for pulmonary complaints. 1t
has no equal as an internal or external
remedy for all lung and bronchial affect
ions, neuralgia troubles, piles, kidney
complaints, and variety of other mala-
dies as well as sores and injuries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

WHEN child is suddenly attacked
and threatened with suffocation by the
Group, DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil is pre-
cisely the medicine for the emergency,
since it is prompt as well as efficient.
Every household should be provided
with it, as it is quick antidote to pain,
as we'll as a specific for the above and
of her comnIaints.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

THE GAINESVILLE Democracy are really
in earnest about the nomination of jew
EFT, and have organized club TO help
his boom in Cincinnati. There does not.
however, seem to be that amount of en-
thusiasm for the Jhdge that will make
his claim irresistible.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

PERCY BYsHB SHELLY PINCHBACK
will not be NavalOfficer at New Orleans,
the President, upon reconsideration, hav-
ing withdrawn the nomination from the
Senate. The presumption is that Percy
Byshe etc. is duly indignant; and it is
not impossible that in momentary fit of
rashness he may join the noble army of
"Louisina liars" and proceed to annihi-
late somebody.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

A nervous man had tooth pulled the
other day, and, as he came bounding out
of the dentists chair into room where
half dozen other patients sat, he inspir-
ed them with terror, by anxiously howl
ing: "Am all herep Will some Que
please take a census for me?"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

THE Chicago Tribune publishes inter
views with a great number of leading
Wisconsin Democrats. and it appears
from these that Mr.. Tilden is no longer
a favorite candidate with them. Nine
tenths of them are outspoken for Sen
ator Bayard. Neither Hendricks nor
Judge Davis can rally many supporters.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
Belmont County omcIaI DIRECTORY.

Common Pleas Judse-Wm. Okey.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran.
Clerk of COurts-Alex. G. Darrsh.
Sheriff-Samuel Hilles.
Auditor-William n. Cofland.
Decentralization Eaton.
Prosecuting Attorney-Robert M. Eaton.
observation-disclosures A. Barnes.
Commissioners-A. w. Anderson, /. j
Potts, Henry Frasher.
Surveyor -Chalkley Dawson.
Coroner-E. B. Kennedy.
Infirmary Directors-Nathaniel Taylor
VIM. Parkinsos, Thomas Lodge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

HAIL to the Chief among pulmonary
remedies, DR.. Thomas Electric Oil
used externally and internally. This
grand preparation annihilates coughs,
colds, rheumatism, neuralgia, lameness
piles, kidney troubles, and remedies
sores, cuts, burns, boils, warts and corns
Its cures are attended by the amplest
and mort positive testimony.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

IF Tilden merely wishes to name the
candidate, why does he go to the expense
of 200 rooms and sixty parlors at Cinein-
natiP That is expensive as well as ca
pacious accommodation for mere sec
ond choica.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
No Hospital Needed.

No palatial hospital needed for HoI
Bitters patients, nor large-salaried tai.
ented buffers to tell what Hop Bitters
will do or cure, as they tell their OWE
story by their certain and absolute cures
at home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

A BILL was passed by the Kentucky
House of Representatives, last week,
which, if it becomes law, will legalize
the carrying Of concealed weapons in
that State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

THE leading manufacturing establish
ments at Lowell, Mass, have joined in a
general advance of the wages of employees
without petition or other action by the
workingmen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

OLD Virginia finds the bell-puuch sys-
tenn of collecting tax on whisky to be a
monstrous fraud. and SO proposes to re-
turn to the old license system.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

The furniture stores are evidently de-
termined that no one shall forget this
is leap year, to judge by the manner in
which they crowd whole invoices of baby
carriages into their show windows.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

THE games of a great many politicians
are like that of fifteen" 1t is the last
transposition that beats them just on the
eve of success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

Hon. JAMES F. WILSON. Of Iowa,
thinks Iowa will not instruct for any
body for President, although Blaine is
Iowa's favorite
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

THE Republican party manifests a
growing disposition not to be forced into
making capital blunder.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

1t is intimated in political circles that
Providence, in taking care of the Car,
must regard him as an Ohio man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

A doctor went out for days hunting
and on coming home, complained that
he hadn't killed anything. That's be-
cause you didn't attend to your legiti-
mate business" said his wife.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

BUCHANAN, the last of Democatie
Presidents, was nominated at Cincinnati.
We don't want another.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

Nevada papers. instead of speaking VI
favorably known. remark: @There was
MT saloon keeper in the State who
didn't ache to trust him."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

Mr. HAssAUREK disclaims the soft
impeachment of faith that Grant will be
nominated and elected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

1t is said that the meetings of the
Blaine Club, in Washington, are always
opened with prayer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

IF Grant shall not be nominated the
Democratic newspapers can not be blam-
ed for the failure.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

THE Mongolian question will, among
other things, be in Chicago early in June
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Z Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday 8 pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday OF
each month, Q pm Woman's Missionary
Society; Last Saturday each mcnth. pm.
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, 2 pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year. IN Advance.

If not paid within the year 25 per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OFFIoE South side Main street, nearly op-
poeite Public School building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11

MAINE rises to say that she is not
proud of stealing, if Garcelon is.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
TEACHERS ExAmIRATioH.
fS79-8O.

Belmont County, ohio.
First Saturday Of February, Glencoe.
First Saturday OF March. st CIainsville.
Third Saturday of March, Bellaire.
second Saturday OF April. Martins Ferry.
First Saturday OF May, Morristown.
Fourth Saturday OF May. st. Clairsvflie.
Third Saturday of June, Bellaire-
Also at close Of Institute in Belmont.
Examinations begin at 8 O'Clock, A.. M.
Plomptness is expected.
Certificates will not be antedated nor tins
extended.
Testimonials of character are required II ap
piicant Is not known to the Board, and evil
dence of success in teaching is allowed IL,
proper weight.
r. ALEXANDRA
JNo. T. DUFF Ex. Board.
]. NJ. YARNELL-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
WEED AND GREELEY.
How the Two Great Men Began
Their Friendship.

interview with IhurlOw Weed
He spoke of Horace Greeley as man
with thousand virtues, and only one
fault or weakness, and that not a
petty or ignoble one. Had it not been
for that he would have been alive to-
day, and the greatest man in America.
This weakness was ambition. 1t was
just forty years ago, he remarked, that
he noticed in little weekly paper, call
ed the New Yorker, some articles that
indicated mind of unusual force, origi-
nality and strength of conviction, and
he determined to find out who it was.
Such man was needed to assist in the
great Wing campaign ~Of that year, and
he went to the office of the New Yorker
to find him, and bring him to the 'front.'
He found man, with his sleeves rolled
up, hard at work; his face was honest;
his blue eyes opened wide when Mr.
Weed announced his name and his er-
rand. He asked him to step to the other
end of the Office, where were two stools,
upon which they sat down, and in reply
to Mr.. Weeds inquiry, stated that he
was the editor of the New Yorker, and
his name was Horace Greeley.
''Then you are the man we want" said
Mr.. Weed. Mr.. Greeley doubted, and
frankly stated his poverty. his struggles,
his inexperience. Are you the writer
of such and such articles that have ap-
peared in your paper?" asked Mr.. Weed.
Mr.. Greeley acknowledged that he was.
"Then you are the man we want" as
serted the other. "The committee will
meet on such day at - Hotel. Come
and dine with us, and we can talk the
matter over" 81 will come" was the
response; "but never mind the dinner;
I'm not much at dinner" He went, and
it was arranged that two days of every
week should be spent in Albany; the
other four devoted to writing, and get
ting out his New Yorker. 81 have no
membranes" he remarked, "for my
wife supports herself by teaching
school," Is there not a possibility that
the world might never have known Hor-
ace Greeley, had not his wife supported
herself in the beginning by teaching
schools"
- To slander is to murder.
Who has deceived thee so often as
thyself.
The soldiers fight, and the kings are
heroes.
When the OK is down, many are his
butchers.
Many mortgager, though poor in
money, is rich in deed.
Chords that vibrate sweetest pleas
ure, thrill the deepest notes of woe.
You cannot dream yourself into a
character; you must hammer and forge
yourself one.
An Irishman says he can see no earth
ly reason why women should not become
medical men.
Miss Florence, do you love beasts p
"Am to consider that as a proposal,
sal, sir?" was the lady'y quick retort.
Happiness is wonderfully like a flea.
When you put your finger on him, he
don't seem to be there, but when you
follow him to where he actually is-he
don't seem to be there also.
As happy couple were leaving the
church, the husband said to the partner
of his life: Marriage must seem a
dreadful thing to you; why, you were
all of tremble, and could hardly say
Il will" Il will have more courage, and
say it louder next time," said the blush
ing bride.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11
Church Directory.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R
i Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, II; evening
service, z. Sabbath School, 900 am. Young
mems prayer meeting: Tuesday p.m.; gen.
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday 2 pm.
Strangers welcome to all services
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
VlRev. j. q. Conkle, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; 7p.m. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday p m.
Strangers are cordially invited 10 all our
services.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-03-11


He also showed that in the State of
New York the Roman Catholic paroch-
ial-school system turned out 81 times
as many paupers as the public school
system.
To an American who has not marked
the progress of the Roman Catholics in
America and their plans as recently de-
veloped, the idea of the Jesuits con-
fronting the Republic as it enters its
second century with an intimation that
they are about to control it will seem
strange as he recalls the eventful history
of that order which has Won in turn the
detestation of all nations and the con-
demnation of the Church of Rome.
To-day the revived order appears to
be at the head of the Church of Rome.
The dogma of infallibility is pronounced
the logical result of its existence. DIR.
Manning represents the Jesuits as lead
ing the mission to England to subdue
the will of that imperial race.
In America we are told that they have
captured our great cities; that by their
agents they manipulate the press and
secure its silence; that they have re-
vised for the American Encyclopedia the
history of their intrigues and persecu-
tions; that they have driven the Bible
from the public schools, arranged terms
with party leaders, secured grants of
lands and moneys, and annual subsidies
in the shape of charities; that they have
begun to assert the supremacy of the
Church over the State, and are preparing
for greater triumphs.
That there is to be struggle, and