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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
New Series-Vol. %. No. 81

ness rang out merry peal, the reindeer
pranced, Santa Claus snapped his whip,
and away they flew, with Boreas behind
them on his snow-shoes.
Now, Flaxie," said Santa Claus, after
! they had skinned over the snow
with lightning speed for hours, before
you go to sleep, as see you are doing,
| want TO speak TO you. | want you al
ways TO remember this visit to my house
with pleasure, and tell all the children
you may meet how much | love them,
how much it pleases me to know that
they are good, and how il distTesses ME
when they are not; tell them. too, that
as long as Mrs. Christmas livss We will
do all We can for their happiness, and
all we ask in return is grateful spirit.
Do you think you can remember all this?
Well, as you say you can. tell them also
to hang up an extra stocking, whenever
there is room by the chimney, for some
little waif that hasn't stocking to hang
up for himself. Now go to sleep as soon
as you please, and may your dreams be
sweet"
Cuddled down in the comfortable furs,
Flake knew nothing more till she found
young fellow, whose name was Olaf,and
and who carried her into the brightest,
incest little parlOr, and set her down in
front of fine Christmas tree, saying:
There, Mistress Kindheart, see what
Christmas has brought you"
"Oh, Olaf, It is my little Lena come
back, do believed" cried the woman,
while tears of joy ran down her face.
Nay. mother, nay" said her husband;
"but she shall take our lost ones place.
Come, little one, tell US who thou art,
and whepce thou art Gomez"
Then Flake told the story Of her WIS.,
it to st. Nicholas, while Olaf. FrirZ, and
his wife listened in amazement.
Much as FlaxFlOwer had enjoyed all
she had seen and done, it was delightful
to be again with people of her own flesh
and blood. and learn to say the sweet
word Mother
That Christmas was a merry one, but
no merrier than the many which came
after. for Flax Flower became dutiful
daughter to the kind people who gave
her home. She and Olaf were like SIS
ter and brother to each other, and they
were known throughout all the country
side for their kindness to the poor and
unfortunate. especially at Christmas =
time.
Frozen Nose still reigns in his palace
on the polar sea, and it is mainly owing
to him and his wicked son Chilblain
that nothing more is known of that un-
explored region, but BOreas Bluster
spends much of his time with good st.
Nicholas and Mrs. Christmas. He tires
of the severity of his life, and likes
snug corner where he can relate the
story of his finding Flax-Flower, whom
he still loves very tenderly. Often on
an evening he ventures down to take
a peep at her in her happy home, and
little does she suspect that the cooling
breeze at the close of a warm day is BO-
reas's gift of thoughtful kindness.-Mrs.
w. j. Hays, in Harper's Young People.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

MRS ALLEN, Providence medium, is
the present wonder and delight of the
Spiritualists. Out of her cabinet issue as
many as twenty different materialized
spirits in an evening. They walk among
the mortals. talk like ordinary visitors,
and at times disclose themselves as spirit,
only partially embodied. But no skep-
ties are admitted to these seances, and
the accounts are therefore not work of
professional reporters.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

THE Democratic party sis now posi-
tive party. and next year it will boldly
avow and earnestly contend for its prin-
ciples, instead of trying to trim to catch
votes" says the Vicksburgh Herald.
Then in the past the party has trimmed
to catch votes. This fact has always
been known to Republicans, but was de-
MED by Democrats. Heretofore the party
has not dared to contend for principles,
and even now it is wavering on the
balance, but next year it is promised
that it will assume the aggressive. The
evil day is postponed from time to time,
and it is doubtful if the principles De
mocracy is to contend for will be made
apparent during the campaign of 1884,
vntil they are forced upon the party by
the Republicans. Since the Southern
wing attempted to disrupt the party has
been trimming, and is trimming to this
day cleveland Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
ELI PERKINS BOOK AGENT.
A Short Narrative Embracing a Re-
markable Chain of Circumstances.
New York Star.1

New York Star.
A Philadelphia book agent importuned
James Watson, rich and close New
York man, living out at Elizabeth, until
he bought book-the early Christian
Martyrs" Mr.. Watson didn't want the
book. but he bought it to get rid of the
agent; then taking it under his arm, he
started for the train which takes him to
his New York office.
Mf. w. hadn't been gone long before
Mrs. Watson came home from neigh
bor's. The book agent saw her, and
went in and persuaded the wife to buy
another copy of the same book. She was
ignorant of the fact that her husband
had bought the same book in the morn
ing. When Mr.. Watson came back from
New York at night Mrs. Watson showed
him the book.
81 don't want to see it," said Watson,
frowning terribly.
"Why, husband ?" asked his wife.
because that rascally book agent sold
me the same book this morning. Now
we've got two copies of the same book
two copies of the Early Christian Mar
tyr, and"
"But, husband, we can"
mo, we can eitherp interrupted Mr..
Watson. That man is off on the train
before this. Confound It'll 1 could kill
the fellow, /"
why there he goes to the depot row"
said Mrs. Watson. pointing out of the
window at the Tetreating form of the
book agent making for the train.
But it's too late to catch him, and I'm
not dressed. I've taken off my boots
and"
Just then Mr.. Stevens. neighbOr of
Mr.. Watson, drove by, when Watson
pounded on the windOw-psne in frantic
manner, almost frightened the horse.
Here, Stevensp he shouted, you're
hitched up; won't you run your horse
down to the train and hold that book
agent till come. RUM Catch i'm now
"All right" said Mr.. Stevens, whipping
up his horse and tearing down the road.
Mr.. Stevens reached the train Just as
the conductor shouted "all aboardp
Book agentj'' he yelled, as the book
agent stepped on the train. Book agent
hold on Mr.. Watson wants to see you"
Watson? Watson wants to see me?'
repeated the seemingly puzzled book
agent. "Oh, know what he wants. he
can't miss the train to sell it to him."
IF that is all he wants" said Mr..
Stevens driving up to the car window,
81 can pay for it and take it back to him.
How much is it?"
Two dollars for the Early Christian
Martyrs, said the book agent, as he
reached for the money and passed the
book out through the car window.
Just then Mr. Watson arrived, putting
and blowing, in his shirt sleeves. As he
saw the train pull out he was too full for
utterance.
well. got it for you," said Stevens;
''just got it, and that's all"
Got what ?" yelled Watson.
why, got the book-'Early Chris
tian Martyrs and"
"By By-the-great-gun moaned Wat
son, as he placed his hands TO his brow
and swooned right in the middle of the
street.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

OUT in Kansas liquor dealer has
been convicted under the prohibition
law of the State on twenty-one counts.
He was fined 800 and costs on each of
twenty counts, and sentenced to thirty
days imprisonment on the Odd one.
That is handling the liquor question
without gloves.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
SONG OF A CHRISTMAS HEARTH

The wind sighed thro' the easement low
1t dared no more;
The whirling snow just peeped beneath
That old green door;
Two little twinkling lights illumed
The mantel quaint
With fitful CLEANS that played adown
The dingy paint.
Betwixt the andirons grim and tall.
The fire had died;
Tired of watching for visitor
At Christmps-tide
Who never came; so speedily.
1t crooned goodnight"
And shadows crept across the floor
And ceiling white.
From chimney corners dim recess,
In the thick gloom,
A sweet voice sounded clearly thro'
The dull old room;
Brother" it said. "'tis Christmas-tide,
1t bringeth cheer,
And love, good will, and peace to all,
Are now here
The Christ -child's gifts to every one,
Dear heart, rejoice;
Come, let US sing our carol now,
With thankful voice"
But the boy turned away, and sighed,
Il cannot sing,
When life is dreary. and denies
Us everything"
In nook of fireplace dark and old,
Warming his back,
A cricket sat where he had crept
Out of his track
He heard sweet Ethel's soft refrain,
And shook his head.
"The boy is right, and Life is dark,
And Hope is dead"
20 brother" still the glad, sweet voice
Repeated clear,
Give me your hand; now sing with me-
The Lord is here,
He bringeth peace, good will to man
Sing, Brother, sing,
Ere twelve shall strike in belfry clock,
The bells to ring.
The boy sprang to his feet Forgive
Me, Lord" he cried,
L
At Christmas-tide.
Come, Ethel, we will surely sing
Our Christmas hymn"
Then, elasping hands, they carolled forth
In freight dim:
"The Lord is here"-a Christmas bell
/. In belfry bold
Caught sweet refrain from chimney-top
So quaint and old.
"Is here-is here; he bringeth peace,
Good will to all
To us he bringeth peace,'-the bell
Let echo fall,
And passed it on, till all the air
Was jangle sweet,
Breathing one dear thought, clear and
strong,
In rhythm complete.
Hushi from amid the whirling sleet,
= ~ And binding storm
A radiant presence seemed to stand
In childish form,
A voice of heavenly sweetness pierced
The bitter gloom
Of wintry chill and lnrking shade
In quaint old room.
"Who loveth me, and trusteth, when
He cannot see,
Shall always have the Christmas joy
In verify"
All! then they knew the Christ child dear,
In very deed
Had paused at theirpoor lonely door.
Their song to heed.
A sudden radiance filled the room.
From grooming rest
The fire leaped forth; the cricket chirped,
The happy hearth-stone rang with joy,
At loving benediction given
BY Heavenly Guest.
Sidney. in Wide Awake for
December.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
Belmont County onIciai Directory.

Common Pleas Judge-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-ThOmas Cochran.
Clerk of Courts-Alex. c. Darrah.
Sheriff-Leroy c. Sedwick.
William n. Coffland.
Treasurer-Edtard L. Feeley.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred Fl. Mitchell
Recorder-W. S. Hobbs.
Commissioners-0wen Mehsn, Morris Cope
Nathaniel Taylor.
Surveyor-John H. Mitchell
Coroner-E. B. Kennedy.
Infrmary Directors-Joseph Bailey, Lev
Jones, James B. Ritchey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

IT is reported that from thirty to for
ty Democrats in the House of Represent
atives have enteyed into an agreement
to oppose any agitation of the tariff
question at this session. They propose
to wait until after the Presidential
election, and then they will go in for
free trade, or, as they call it, revenue
REFORM"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
Church Directory.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
Il 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 pm.
Strangers welcome to sll services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
NlRev. S. F. Minor, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; pm. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday Z p m.
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
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, 3 pm. Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, 3 pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. 6 A. NJ
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be
fore full moon.
ROBT. M. EATON, w. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'Y.
CT. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. IL
- Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca'
tions, first Friday of each month.
J. B. RYAN, Fl. P.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. "a, R. & S. M.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
81. R. BUMGARNER, T. L. NJ.
F. D. BAILEY, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 90, K. T.
IL Stated conclaves. first Tuesday of each
month. C. W. CARROLL, Z. G.
L. L. SKDwIoK, Rec.
St. CIairsviIIe Professional Cards.
----~~>~>>~>~----~>~>>>>~
T W. NICHOLS.
Attorney at Law and Notary Public.
Office over Vests Drug Store, opp. Bank.
4 SLY ST. CLAIRsyILLE, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

Col J. J. Landram. Carlisle's competitor
for Congress. says if Carlisle did not use
the language attributed to him at Cynthi-
ana in 1876, he at least did not denounce
secession. rebellion or anything pertain
ing thereto. On the contrary. he was We
hement in his denunciation of the Gov
ernmet and those in authority, and his
utteronces found ready response from
those in the audience who had been fight
ing to sustain the lost cause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

THERE are twenty female school su-
perintendents in Vermont, all elected by
the votes of the men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
TEACHERS, EXAMINATIONS
1883 's4-BeimOnt Co., Ohio.
Third Saturday of December, at st ClairsvIile.
RULES.


Third Saturday OF December, al st Clairsviile.
RULES.
Examinations begin at O'Clock a. N.
Testimonials of character are required II
applicant is not known TO the Board
Certificates Will not be antedated nor ex-
tended.
Tests in the higher branches will be given
at close of Institute ONLY.
Certificates will be dated and issued by the
Board in adjourned session on Saturday fol~
lowing each examination
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES.
frst-cless Is yearsD certificate Is granted
upon an average of90 Der cent. including three
higher branches, provided applicant has had
three years continuous experience, EIGHTEEN
MONTHS OF which shall have been in the same
school.
secold-clsss g yearsl certificate is grants
ed upon an average OF go per cent. including
three higher branches. provided applicant has
hsd three years experience IN teaching.
4 third class e years) certificate Is granted
uJson an average OF 81 per cent. iDciuding one
higher branch. provided applicant has had
one years experience in teaching.
A fourth-class u year. certificate is granted
upon an average OF 20 per cent. provided Rp-
plicant has had one terms experience In
teaching or takes three higher branches.
A fifth.class {6 months certificate is granted
upon an average Of 60 per cent. where applis
cant has had no experience in teaching or no
higher branches are taken.
No certificate is granted unless the applicant
answers 50 per cent. of the questions In each
branch.
K. .ALEXANDER.
A. A. CLARK, Board OF EX.
]. A. HENDERSON,
9~6 1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

0he Cincinnati Board of Education
have rejected proposition to change the
textbooks in the public schools of that
city The Eclectic series is retained.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

A single bitter word may di quiet an
entire family for whole day. One sur
ly glance casts gloom over a whole
household, while smile. like CLEAN of
sunshine, may light up the darkest and
weariest hours. Like unexpected flowers
which spring up along our path, full of
freshness, fragrance and beauty, so kind
words and gentle and sweet dispositions
make glad the sacred spot called home.
No matter how humble the abode, if it
be sweetened with kindness and smiles.
the heart will turn longingly toward it
from all the tumults of the world. and
home, If it be ever So homely, will be the
dearest spot beneath the circuit of the sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

THERE are more saloons in Chicago
than lamp posts, and the latter are being
OVerWOrked.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

THE Chinese utilize old wire rope in
the manufacture of nails to fasten their
tea chests,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

The poet Tennyson, has been made a
Baron.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
DIRE Glory,

Principal Business Houses Of Bridgeport.
TAMES DUNCAN dealer IN Groceries and
q Provisions. Ogiebay's Block.
~ EORGE GIFFEN, dealer in Choice Family
VI Groceries. Phoenix Flour Speciality.
G WOODCOCK. dealer in Hardware, Stoves,
% Tinware, Glass, Nails, &C., corner Main
and Bank st. Tin Roofing Speciality.
"M. ALEXANDER, Wholesale and Retail
w Grocer, corner Main and Bank SITS.
A BRANUM q SONS, Wholesale Grocers.
IA. Bank Street.
u A. MABERY-A Full and Complete Line
u OF Boots, Shoes and Gents Furnishing
Goods.
DINSMORE BROS. Grocery and Feed Store.
IL Main St.. one door east of Smiths Mil.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20

Carl Schurz $ dissolved his connection
with the New York Evening Post, in
consequence of serious differences if opin-
ion between himself and associates con-
cernlng the treatment of important cues
tions ofthe editorial columns"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-20
BeIInOntChTOniCIe
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year in Aavan:e.

If not paid within the year % per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OFFIoR South side Main street, nearly op-
posite Public School building.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-01

Norman Wines is in from Ruby Valley.
Joe winzell came up last night from his
ranch In Pine Valley.
Counselor Breen took the cake in Jus
tice Harmon's Court yesterday.
J. l.. Wines. Esq, and R. Sadler re-
turned from Hamilton yesterday.
anybody to beat Butler" is the desper-
ate cry Of the Massachusetts, Republicans.
Mondays Carson Tribune: A. E. Kaye
Of Eureka was in Carson this morning, but
left for Lake Bigler.
George W. Lamoureaux leaves for Bald
Mountain to-day to look after some Of his
copper mines in that locality.
r. r. Parkinson OF the Carson Tribune
is In San Francisco making arrangements
to start a daily paper in Eureka, CAL, a
town Of six thousand inhabitants.
Col. Perry has been the victim OF his
old enemy, the rheumatism, for the last
two days, but he was feeling better last
night. The pains came this time in his
shoulder and chest aud sen him to bed.
Hon. George W. Baker left Hamilton
yesterday morning for Phoebe, in company
with Judge Rives, to look after the in
terests Of the Nesbitts in the tailings
rumpus, elsewhere referred to, Baker d
Wines having been employed as counsel
for those claimants.
W. Z. Griffin, agent OF Wells, Fargo &
Co., starts for Bristol Friday morning by
private conveyance, and expects to bring
Eugene Blair to Eureka with him. Blair
will proceed to San Francisco for medical
treatment. 1t will be remembered that he
was seriously injured by being thrown
from q wagon some months ago.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-01

referring to him once as q mountain Of
flesh and . pyramid OF grease" and at
another time as "a man latter apologizing
in psrenthesis for degrading the dignity Of
the term with the stature Of q giant, the
arms OF Q Hercules, the fists Of a prize
fighter, the heart Of . coward, and the face
of q brute"
Mr.. Hubbard in reply called upon the
jury in soft. musical tones to regard only
the law, and turn 9 deaf ear to everything
but the evidence in the case. III 10.
Hausmsn is guilty." said he, ''cinch him;
but put yourselves in his place, and if he is
innocent, assert the law in his vindication
from q vile and slanderous CHARGE" He
went over all the evidence and made az
good q showing as anybody could have
made for q client who had got into 80 bad
q scrape.
Mr.. CARRIER spoke but a minute or two,
outlining only the prominent features of
the testimony, but making it appear as
improbable proof Of the defendants guilt.
His Honor gave the case over without
comment to the jury, which returned in a
few minutes with . verdict Of guilty.
Whereupon the Court fined defendant $l20
or go days in the County Jail.
An appeal was taken to the District
Court.
During the trial, which lasted from II
O'Clock till 8, the courtroom was crowded
by a. many persons as could jam in, who
listened to it all the way through with
much interest.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-01
Hamuton Court Nodes.

District Court convened at Hamilton
Monday, Judge Rives presiding. The de-
murrer to the amended complaint in the
case of White Pine County against Sadler
and others of George p. McConkey was
sustained. The plaintiff declined to file
another amended complaint and Judgment
was taken against the county for costs.
Plaintiff, ii is understood, will take an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court. Lansing d
Mitchell counsel for the county, and Baker
Il Wines for bondsmen.
In the case OF II. A. Comins vs.. the
Star Mining Company, to foreclose =
miners lien. Wells. Fargo d Co. having
been also made g defendant, both Of the
defendants filed petition and bond for re-
moval to the United States Circuit Court,
Carson. The attorneys for Comins were
w. G. Love and Baker d Wines, H. W.
Huffaker for the Star Company, and N. N.
Stone for Wells, Fargo & Co., whose mort
gage with costs amounts to $50. 900.
Court adjourned for the term.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-01
A NarroW Escape.

A correspondent writing from Taylor
District 70 the Ward Reflex says: 1.-THE
week began with . scene resulting in the
narrow escape from death Of several Of our
native brethren. A natural roadway lead
ing from the lower town to the Monitor
Company's clearinghouse was being
graded by the Monitor Company's mer,
when an Indian, answering to the name OF
Harmon, who Ii the owner OF Q two-bronoo
rig Of frail construction. started down the
grade with several OF his relatives and
numerous papooses on board. At the
lower end Of the grade there 10 . steep
pitch about 20 rods long. and In making
the descent at this point the horses seem
70 have been too weak to hold back the
extra weight imposed upon them, and
started ct . frightful pace down the hill.
bringing up ct the bottom in apromiscu.
Gus mass Of wagon. harness. horse flesh
and Indians. One Indian had his shoulder
badly hurt and one child had its neck
bruised by having the wheels run over 1t.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-01
section No. .,

''Stevs" Dorsey gives the second Of his
big talks. which appears In our kilograms
this morning. The language he. uses, IN
reference to the big bugs Of the Rspubli.
can party. with whom only . little while
ago he was on terms Of the closest intims-
cy. 10 not choice or classic, but very clear
and strong. He handles bis former pojit.
ioal co.workers without gloves, referring
to . coterie OF half-bresds o. "PecksuimAn
hypocrites," ~ men who prefer TO take .
bullet In the back part rather than In front.
His interview with Copkling on the sub
tect OF Garfield IL strikingly bitter and
harsh. 1t Ia the case Of one very promi-
nent Republican pitching into . faction Of
his W party.