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Barbed Wire Fence.

There is much diversity of opinion re-
garding the utility Of barbed wire fence
Many farmers have found this form of
fence economical and servieeable and
are constantly extending its use upon
their own farms; others have after trial,
reported IL as dangerous, Intellectual and
costly. A large part IF the derogatory
remarks arise from lack of skill or know
ledge in constructing the fences, or in
building them in places where they are
not we'll adapted. Before building barb
ed wire fences several things must be
taken into consideration, OF mistakes
and disappointnents will follow.
Barbed wire is poor material to use
in a portable fence OF one which may re-
quire removal occasionally from one
place to another. A harbsd wire fenee
should never be constructod along a
highway, because there it must csme in
contact with horses. cattle and other an
mails which are wholly unfamiliar with
its dangers, and damage both to stock
and to the fence will certainly occur at
times. The construction OF barbed wire
fence along highways has done mere to
put this material into disrepute than
anything else. Here it must stand the
trespassing of rowing cattle, drovers' an
imals, and sometimes runaway horses,
very often to the injury OF the animals
and to the Must disrepate of the fence.
The fence becomes broken down and out
Of repair, and the public passing by
consider barbed wire a failure and a
nuisance. This might be Obviated in a
measure by making fence a visible
barrier. which may be done by mailing
on Il board between the upper two wires,
or by suspending Il board frem the top
wire by means of staples; but ii is better
TO observe the rule never 10 construct
the wire fence along public highway.
Another common mistake In con-
structing wire fence is to use too few
posts and not enough wire. 1t cannot
be expected that fence only half made,
whatever the material used. will prove
an effsctual barrier against stock. The
posts should be of good size and placed
not more than one rod apart, and never
less than three strands should be en-
ployed. The wires should be drawn
tightly and securely fastened to the
posts, for cattle are much more liable to
break through the fence when the wires
are easily displascd from being slack or
loose from the posts. Experience has
proved that horses are much more liable
to injury from barbed wire fence than
other stock, and for combining horses or
colts this form Of fence Is Objectionable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

ts him to return, that you needed him
at the forgeF
| She elusg to him. dragged herself
along. wspt. In the darkness OF the
chamber, the children began crying on
hearing those voices so full of anger and
sobs. SO changed that they no longer re-
cogniZsd them. The blacksmith paused,
and, looking at his wife, said:
! "Ah! You were the cause of his COM
| ing back? So far, 50 good; let him ga
| to bad. Tomorrow / will see what
have to do"
The next merning, Christian. oa AVA
kening from heavy sleep, full Of night
mares and terrvrs without cause, found
himself again III the chamber of his
childhood. His mother was at his beA-
side; she had not quilted it it the whole
| long night. with such fear had hns-
! basds anger filIse her. Neither hod the
blacksmith been in bed. Until morning
he had walked about the house, weep
ing, signing, opening and shuttisg the
closets, and now he gravely entered the
SONS chamber, dressed as for journey,
| with high CATERS, a SLOUGH hat, and Il
stout, iron-shod mountain staff. Hs
came straight to the bed. saying:
Come, get up!'
The Young man, somewhat confused,
arose and moved as if to put on his zou-
ave uniform.
mo, not that" said his father sternly.
Trembling with fear his mother in
terposed.
But, husband, he has no other clothes" !"
"Give him mine. | no longer need
them
While Christian was dressing himself.
Lery, carefully folded up the uniform
the little vest, the wide red breeches-
and, the bundle made, he passed about
his neck the stamp attached to the tin
DoX containing the feullle de route.
Now, let US go down stairs" said he,
when he had done this, and the three ST.
lently descended to the forge. A lit of
tenderness took possession of him,
great desire to obtain his fathers par
don; but on raising his eyes he eneoun-
tered only an inexorable look.
At last the blacksmith made up his
mind to speak.
son." said he, "yOu Can see the anvil,
the tools--they all belong to you. And
all that, too" added he, showing him
the little garden, which WAS visible, full
of sunlight and bees, surrounded, as ii
were, 10y the smoky frame of The duur-
way. The bee-hiyes, the viHey ards.lhe
house, all are yours. Since you have
sacrificed your homer for these things,
the least yoG eau do is To take care of
them. You are master hero. AS for
me, | am going away. You owe five
years To France; shall shall serve them
out for you"
"Lory, Lury, Lory, where are you go
ing:' cried his poor wife.
Father" SuppIirated the sos. But
the blacksmith had already departed,
walking rapidly, sithout loukin. back.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09
Scatter the Seeds of Kindness.

There was never = golden sunbeam
That fell on a deSOlate place,
But left some trace of its presence
That time could nevey efface.
Not IA sound of incffable sweetness
That raviShed the s:ening ear,
That slumbered in silence forgotten
For many and many year
But word or tone might awaken
Its magical power anew.
Long after the sweet-Yoiced singer
Had faded from earthly view.
Not heart that was ever so weary,
Or tainted with sin and despair,
But word of tender compassion
Might find an abiding place there.
Yet countless thousands are yearning
For sympathy, kindness and love,
And souls are cropping in darkness
Without one gleam from above.
There was never a sunbeam wasted,
Nor song that was sung in vain,
And souls that seem lost in the shadows
y SaviOur'S love may reclaim.
Then scatter seeds OF kindness.
Though your deeds may never be known
The harvest will ripen in glory
If the seed be faithfully SOwn;
And life will close with ableSsing,
And fade into endless day;
Like the golden hues of the sunbeam
That fade in the twilight gray.
John c. Blair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09
The Sorrows of Genius.
Homer was a beggar.
Spencer died in want.

| Homer was Deggar.
Spencer died in want.
Ccrvantes died of hunger.
Lee. the poet, died in the street.
Terence, the dramatist, was a slave.
Dryden lived in poverty and distress.
Sir Walter Raleigh died on the ScaffOld.
Butler lived Il life of penury and died
poor.
Bacon lived life of meannesS and dis
tress
Plautus, the Roman comic poet, turned
mill.
Paul Borghhese had fourteen trades,
and yet starved with all.
TaSsO. the Italian poet, was often dis
trtised for five shillings.
Steele the hum0riSt. lived a life OF per-
feet warfare with bdiiilfS.
Otway. English dramatiSt, died prena-
turely, and through hunger.
Savage died In prison ut Bristol where
he was confined for $40 debt.
The duath of Collins was through ne
glect, first causing mental arrangement.
BentivogliO was refused admittance
into a hospital he had himself erected.
Chatterton, the child of fgenius and mis-
fortude, destroyed himself at eighteen
Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wakefield was
sold for trifle to save him from the
law.
Fielding lies In the burylng ground Of
the English factory at Lisbon without
stone to mark the spot.
Milton sold his copyright of Paradise
Lost" for So, at three payments, and fin
ished his life in obscurity.
CamGens, the celebrated writer OF the
Lusaid," the great Portuguese epic, ended
his days, it is said, in an almShOuse. and
at any rate was supported by his faithful
black servant, who begged in the streets
of Lisbon for him
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09
THE PRESIDENT AS AN ORATOR
His Speech at Louisville in Opening
the Great Exposition.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 1.-The
PrrSldrnlIa! party left the Gait House
81 eleven o'clock This morning, escorted
Ll body of polics ana local military
rr2aniZatinhs, and moved 10y the most
,ilrecL reute To the Exposition building.
There was 4 perfect ovation the entire
distance, the thousands of people yelling
themselves hoarse as their distinguish
ed visitsrs passed them. The great
main building. capable of holding 20,
900 people, was filled completely, and
the crowd ras too thick for comfort =
President Dupont, Of the Exposition,
Welcomed the President in a fitting
speech. General Arthur gracefully re-
sponded, and concluded by starting tne
Vast machinery and pronouncing the Ex
position open. The Presidents speech
was as follows:
II count myself fortunate that AIN
within the borders of the beautiful city
of the Sosth, on i day which must be
|hencsforth famous in It's history, for
great undertaking AN undertaking Of
National interest and Dportance-en-
teIs here and now upon its career, L
congratulate the promoters and mana
gers of this Exposition that even at this
very threshold of its existence it gives
abundant Pledges Of success. The zeal
and enthusiasts which they have dis
played in their labors Of preparation,
and the frequent tidir.gs of encourage
nleuL aud ciIeer by which their labors
have been lightened aud made glad. the
splendid triumphs of American gsniss,
activity and skill, which are arranged
within these walls, the presence of the
eager multitudeS who throng these hos
pitable streets, are all tokens that the
enterprise here inaugurated will he
crowned with brilliant, far-reaching ell
during results. 1t will multiply the
arms of industry, better its operations
aud elevate its standard of attainment
by suggesting new wants it will invite
new activities it will disclose natural
resources, ds yet almost unexplored, and
pvut the way To their prompt aud prof
liable development. In countless ways
it will promote the arts of peace and
help To bring about the works of peace,
pruclaiming harmony, and good will,
aud brOIherly kindness throughout all
ID. land into all the inhabitants thereof.
'G...t applause. l now declare that
-. southern exposition is open, and
...-, I'D .psed the fulfillment of all its
l"fl, aud snnSbling purposes. In
asGss applause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

Mr.. BEECHER says he believes "the
animal part of man WAS evolved from
beings below him, while in spiritual
value he is the son OF God" This ex-
plains some things. 81 am brave enough
myself" said gentleman whose -cour-
age had been doubted, but the truth is
l have pair of legs that l can't control,
and they always run me out of danger"
So, while the spiritual part of man
tends toward heaven. the animal part
carries him the other way. The trouble
lies in the legs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09
Hoadly and the Old Democrats.

The fact that there is strong feeling
of opposition toward George Hoadly in
the Democratic ranks can no longer be
concealed. The manner in which he OBJ
tanned his nomination and his attempt
| to rebaptise the party under the name
of New Democracy" has inspired a
feeling of disgust which is fast ripening
into a rebellion. There is scarcely a
county in the State whore there is not
disaffection and a determination to cut
the head of the Democratic ticket on
election day. 1t is not the professionals,
the men who make their bread and but,
ter by and through the party, that are
kicking. but the solid yeomanry, these
who are Democrats because of party at
tachments. A prominent Democrat of
Clark county declares that he will sup
port Foraker in preference to Hoadly,
and says that he knows Of at least a
hundred old Democrats in his locality
who intend to do the same thing. Clark
is not the only county by the long odds
where Democrats are Withdrawing from
Hoadlyism and expressing determina-
tion to vote for the Republican nomi-
nee. And why should old Democrats
anywhere support Judge Hoadly? They
well know that he renounced Democra-
cy during his earlier years and has been
the bitter and unrelenting enemy of
their party. No man in Ohio has more
bitterly denounced the Democracy than
this same man Hoadly. That he was
right in so doing we verify believe, and
give him credit for having lashod par
ty that Is covered all over with the
bruises and putrefying sores ofsin> n>and
fniguity. But for Hoadly's disgust is
not being preferred TO Stanley Mathews
for IA sent on the bench Of the United
StateI Supreme Court he would still be
Republican. He has now no real sym
pathy with Democracy. That he pos
sessed no hold upon the party he pre-
tends to represent is well shown by the
methods employed to secure his nomina-
tien. According to his own admissions
he was compelled to purchase position
at the head of the ticket for a good
round sum of money. But while he
found ID an easy task to buy up d suffi-
cient number of delegates to overthrow
his competitors, Ward and Geddes, he
cannot purchase those incorruptibfe
"Old Democrats" who detest bis political
tergiversation, and despise the methods
through which he secured the first place
on the party ticket. Such Democrats
will have no affiliation with him and
their name is legion. That Hoadly is 4
badly defeated man is already settled
He is what may be termed dead cock
in the pit" And were it otherwise he
could not reach the goal of his ambition,
not even if he could cammand plurall-
ty Of votes to be cast at the coming
election. According to his own con-
fessiOn he has committed an offense
which forever bars the dosrs Of the ex
ecutive Office to his admission. He is
ont Of the gubernatorial race, AMI the
Democrats enter upon the campaign
handicapped by dead candinate. They
can only hope to make a fight on the
GoYernorship by calling a new eonven-
tion and nominating candidate capa-
bic of commanding the confidence and
support of their entire party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
ROBT. NJ. EATON, w. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, SecY.
CT. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II,
- Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
]. B. RYAN, Il. P.
JEssE B. HKYrR, Secy.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. 54, R. & 8. NJ.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
81. r. BUMGARNER, T. l. NJ.
F. D. BAILEY, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 90, Z. T.
IL Stated conclaves. first Tuesday of each
month. c. w. CARROLL, E. G..
l.. L. SEDwICR, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

WHEN young Hodge FIRST came I'D to
town. his father told him that it would
be polite, when being helped at dinner,
to say to the host: "IIalf that, if Won
please" 1t so happened that,at the first
dinner to which he WAS invited, a suck
ing pig was on the dishes. The host
pointing with his knife to the Dig. ask.
ed: "Well, Mr.. Hodge, will YOU have
this, our fav0rite dish, or hannch ot
muttonP" Upon which, rscellectinp his
first lesson. he replied: Half that II
you please" TO the consternaIion of ali
present Boston Post.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

WHATEVER may be thought of the
$4,000 stoIy about Jadge Hsadly, in
Ohio, it is settled that the impression
in the East Is not favorable to his can
didacy. The New York Herald, a strong
Hoadly paper. is of the opinion that "if
he intends to ignore the matter farther
he should step down and out, ia favor
of General Durbin Ward"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

JUDGE HOApLY has net denied. over
his own signature, the statement he is
reported as having made at the Neil
House table, that his nomination and
campaign thus far had cost him thou
sands of dollars.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

Fourteen persons diod of "Old age in
Philadelphia last week, and only three
Of smallpox. The former appears to be
u fatal disease, but we don't hear OF per
sons getting vaccinated in order that
they may not catch 1t. OF the ssvera.
Thousand patent medicines advertised
not one is warranted TO prevent person
from dying from the apparently incura-
bic disease Of "old age" and yet hun
dreds of these nostrums will eftectualiy
ward off the malady. especially it the pa
tient takes an overdose.-Nerlistown
Herald
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Belmont County OFFICIAL Directory.

Common Pleas Judse-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Thomas Cochran.
Clerk of Courts-Alex. C. Darrah.
Sheriff-Leroy C. Sedwick.
Auditor-William n Coffiand.
Treasurer-EdN ward L. Feeley
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred II. Mitchell.
Recerder-W 3. Hobbs
Commissioners-0wenM Mehsn, Morris Cope,
Nathaniel Taylor.
Surveyor-John II. Mitchell
Coroner-E. B. Kennedy.
lnhrmary Drectors-Joseph Bailey, Levi
Jones, James B. Ritchey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

This thing must stop or the Govern
ment will fall to pieces" said General
Durbin Ward when referring to the
use of money in connection with nomi-
mating conventions. The sure way to
stop it is fer the people to rebuks the
practice
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

JUDGE HoADLY should proceed to
say, il he can truthfully say 1t. that he
did net use money to sscsre the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor. If he
can not truthfully dsny the charge he
had better keep still.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

THE addresses of a certain young man
having been declined by young lady. ht
paid court to her sister. How much
YOU resemble your sister," said he, ON the
evening of his first call. You have got
same hair, and the same eyeS-"And the
same noes" she added quickly. He has
stopped calling at that house.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

MONTGOMERY BLAIR'S death leaves but
few old Cabinet officers alive. Among
these are Mr.. \. II. II. Stuart. Secretary OF
the Navy under President Zachary Tay-
lor; Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War
under President Pierce, and jeremiah :,
Bla.k. Attorney General during the latter
part of President Buchanan's term.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

JUDGE HoADLY tavors license law,
and is opposed to the only method that
would make license system possible
Ohio has had thirty years of that kind
of experience.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

PooR memories usually come from IN
different attention. You, never forget
the man who spits in your face.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

WIEN \ strong brain is weighed with
true heart, il seems like balancing
bubble against n wedge of pure gold.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

AN absent-mlnded editor wrote love
letter and an editorial at the same tlme'
The love letter he sent out to be set up IN
type by the printers. and long editorial
on the tariff to his girl. There was t'ih
at both ends Of the route.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

LIFE is II battle. From its earliest
dawn 10 its latest breath We are Sirus-
Cling With something.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

MEMORY is n net. One finds il fun of
ish when he takes 1t from the brook but
dozen miles OF water have run through
il without sticking.
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ALWAYS make a friend of 4 coqnetts
before you tall ia love with her. Ihen
YOU can corner her when shs says: but
let me be your friend!'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-09

THEY have got now so that they put
red border around dish cloths and dec
oratin. the confer with Swiss scenery
puual to steel sngravings.
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THE Brooklyn bridge is u great novJl-
ly, but the people are beginntnS to get
over it.
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" uskiRguIa COIIege-

EIVE COURSES OF STUDY: Classical
4 Scientific, Normal, Musical and Modern
Languages. Thorough Education at the least
possih,r ~pense- Good moral surroundings.
Senc or catalogue.
: @'-|lo Rev. F. M. SPENCER, Pres
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Church DIRECTORY.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
l. Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, II; evening
service, Z. Sabbath School, 900 g. a. Young
mems prayer meeting; Tuesday pm; gen
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday pm.
Strangers welcome to all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-
IN1Rev. S. F. Minor, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II an; 7p.m. Sabbath School,:
2:30 p.n. Young mems meeting: Friday Z
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday Z ?. N.
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
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TINTED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

u Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am. Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday of
each month, sp.m. Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
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DIRE Glory
Principal Business HUlSGS Of Bridgeport.

1lltlpdl DuSlDGAS QUuSGS Vi DIlaS6pUft,
TAME5 DUNCAN, dealer IN Groceries and
- Provisions. Oglebays Block.
~ EORGE GIFFEN, dealer in Choice Family
" Groceries. Phoenix Flour a Specially.
g WOODCOCK. dealer In Hardware Stoves
-, Tinware, Glass, Nails, &c, corner Main
and Bank st. Tin Roofing Speciality.
JITM. ALEXANDER, Wholesale and Retail
w Grocer, corner Main and Bank Sts.
A BRANUN SONS, Wholesale Grocers,
N. Bank Street.
Il A. MABERY-A Full and Complies Line
II OF Boots, Shoes and Gents Furnishing
Goods.
nINSMORE BROS. Grocery and Feed Store,
~ Main ST.. one door east OF Smiths Mil.