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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
WEEKLY EXCURSIONS

To Chicago Railway Exposition-ThursdayI
and Fridays of each week up to June 23d.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will sci
reund trip excursion tickets to Chicago, from
all stations on its Trans>Ohio Divisions, at tht
low rate of One Fare for the Round TriT
Tickets, good returning until the following
Monday, inclusive.
Remember the B. & o. is the only lint
landing passengers at the Exposition building
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A PECULIAR odor arising from trunk
at the C. & P. depot in Martins Ferry
which had no owner, caused considerable
excitement last week. The trunk was
broken open, and found to contain two de
composed dressed chickens, and not a
corpse as was supposed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

BY q notice in another column it will
be observed that the stockholders of the
Etna Iron and Nail Co. will meet at
the office of the company in Bridgeport
on Saturday, July 81, to consider the
propriety Of increasing the capital stock
of the company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

JUDGE r. II. COCHRAN, of Toledo, for
merly of this place, has again been
elected Supreme Director of the World,
of the Knights of Honor. He is the
lrst individual ever elected second
time to this position.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Board of Directorsof the Bridge
port Home Bsilding Association met on
Monday evening elected Capt. Burget
McConnaughy, President, and F. C.
Robinson, Secretary. The Board au-
thorized first dues to be paid in Satur-
day, June 10th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE annual commencement exercises of
Hopedate Normal College will occur next
week. On Wednesday evening the exer-
cises of the elocution department will oc-
cur. Thursday evening the alumni meet
ing will be held. The graduating exer-
cises proper will take place on Friday
forenoon the 22d inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A NOISY couple entered Tom Heyman's
restaurant in Wheeling last Sunday. Toms
brother, Isaac, attempted to eject them,
when one of them stabbed him in the
arm, infiicting severe wound. George
Engle was arrested for the cutting, and
bound over to circuit court in the sum OF
g2nn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Northern Railroad Co. held their
annual election on Monday. The entire
board of directors was reelected. At a
meeting of the board held afterward, A.
C. Drrrah was elected President; w. A
Hunt, Vice President; A. Thompson,
Secretary, and John Boroff, Treasurer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

ISAAC FOWLER, who was shot by
Henry Neninger, at Bridgeport is get
ting along as well as could be expected,
and will most likely recover. Neminger
is still confined in the county Jail, being
unable to give bail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

WE have in this Office, for merchants
and professional men, full line of letter
heads, note-heads, bill-heads, statements,
envelopes, professional and visiting cards,
all of the best grades. Also, wedding in
vitations, calling cards, steel-plate pro-
grammes, etc. These goods will be neatly
printed at reasonable rates. Our facilities
for law-brief printing, blanks, etc, is not
surpassed in eastern Ohio. Those in need
of anything in our line will please call
and examine samples and learn prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A wHIsKER dye must be convenient
to use, easy to oapply, impossible to rub
of, elegant in appearance, and cheap in
price. Buekingham's Dye for the whis
kers unites in itself all these merits.
TRY If
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE carriage which was being washed
at Martins Ferry over two weeks ago,
when the three persons were drowned,
was found last Friday near the ferry
landing, considerably broken up, but not
damaged as much as expected
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A STRAWBERRY festival will be given
tomorrow (Friday) evening, by the la
dies of the NJ. E. church. The ladies Of
this church are noted for their success
full entertainments, and doubtless their
supper tomorrow evening will attract a
large number of guests. Proceeds for
the benefit of the NJ. E. parsonage fund.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

n. S. WILSON, ESQ, of Barnesyille
will be a candidate before the Republi-
can convention for Clerk Of Courts. Mr..
Wilson is an Intelligent and reliable
young attorney. and should he be nomi-
mated and elected will fill the Office with
credit
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THERE will be an ice cream and straw
berry festival at Hopedale (better known
as the Dutch) school house, on Wednes-
day evening, June 2Oth, 1888, for the
benefit of a school library. All are in
yitad It*
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

CHILDREN's DAY will be observed in
the NJ. E. church on next Sabbath, when
special services will be held both in the
morning and evening. The church will
be elegantly decorated with flowers, and
the children will be out in full force.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

LOUISVILLE, on the b., Z. & c. railroad,
to which point trains recently began to
run, seems to be unloading by way of the
new outlet, as sixty-seven hOgsheads of
tobacco were shipped from that point last
Wapk
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

In our report of births and deaths
last week we omitted Richland town
ship, A. the Assessor had not yet report
cd. The number of births in this town
ship were Al, and deaths 46-making a
total in the county Of 1858 births ard
200 deaths
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

Moving Machine Smooth Section:
for ali machines, kept in stock by H
West x Son. Repairs for any machine
furnished on short notice, at manufactu,
rerS' list price. Place your order now
before the hurry of harvest.
ola st. VESTS Hardware Store
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

ATTORNEY GENERAL HoLLINGswoRTH
has kindly furnished US with copy of
his argument before the Supreme Court
on the validity of the Scott law. We
hope to lay the gist of it before our
readers next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

On account of the malicious destruc-
tion of property by vaHdals the Board
of Directors of the GAINESVILLE Fair
have issued an order forbidding any one
to trespass on their grounds. Any one
who may frequent the grounds will be
prosecuted. 1t is probable the same or.
der will have to be issued here.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

DEPUTY SHERIFF F. R. SEDwICK, on
Monday morning. took S. S. Zane to the
Penitentiary, where he will have one
wears time for reflection.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

CHARLES HOTCHKTsS, an omplOye of
the Bellaire mill, met with serious ac-
cident, Tuesday. While at work near
the rolls piece of red hot iron flew out
striking him in the left eye, destroying
tho cir ht
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Noble County Republican says
that Gen. Warner is their authority for
saying the Ohio Valley railroad between
Marietta and Bellaire will be built, and
the contract for grading the same be let
this month
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

WATT CLINE, who was fined $40 and
costs by the Mayor of Bellaire for making
a fuss at the ball on last Friday night, was
brought to the county stone pile on Mon
day to work out that amount.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A FESTIVAL will be given in Chapel
Hall, Flushing. Tuesday evening. June
10, 1888. Strawberries and ice cream
served up in best style. Proceeds for
81. +. parsonage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

NELLIE. youngest daughter of John
P. Hall. of this Office, severely scalded
her arm last Saturday. by accidentally
overturning bowl of hot soup on her
self
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
Low Rate Excursion to Chicago
via Ii. q %. Railroad.

On Wednesday, June goth, the B. & o.
Railroad will sell cheap excursion tickets to
Chicago and return, good going on that date
and good returning for five days. The Chicago
Exhibition of railroad appliances is now open
and a visit to it is well worth the cost of the
trip. Fsr Train leaves QUINCY at 10:14a. m.
Fare for round the trip, 1915.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE sure effects of Ayers Sarsaparilla
are thorough and permanent. If there
is lurking taint of ScrOfula about you,
Ayers Sarsaparilla will dislOdge it and
expel it from your system.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Cadiz School Board have elected
o. c. Williams. of Mt. Vernon, for Su-
perintendent of the Cadiz schools. He
has been superintendent at Mt. Vernon
for two years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE time is rapidly approaching when
the small boy will lay down the unload
ed pistol and take up the green apple,
which is perhaps just as fatal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

SPANGLER POsT G. A R., of Bellaire
has made all arrangements for a grand
picnic on July 4th. The Posts of Mar
tins Ferry. Bridgeport and Wheeling
will participate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

JUDGE HANCE will preside in our
common pleas next week. beginning on
Monday to try cases in which Judge
Kelly was engaged as counsel be ore his
election to the judgeship.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

FRANK PRICE, former resident of
Barnesville. who was sent to the Peni-
tentiarv from Miami county, abOnt a
year ago. was pardoned by Gov. Foster
on the I'd inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

PROF. J. J. BURNS has been reelected
Superintendent of the Lancaster schools.
1t is said that he also hopes to be re-
elected State School Commissioner in
OctOber
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE oldest inhabitants mission is
ended. The February floods and May
snow storm of 1888 has completely
knocked him out as a historical referee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
For Sale Privately.

Seventy head No. Ewes, 35 of them
lambs; heavy shearers, averaging 64 lbs
to the fleece. Also, one good Cow
7-2t -SS II. B. CALDWELL,
21z miles southeast of Louisville, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A. FL. Deafenbaugh's is the place
to get your Hats and BOnnsts-nearly
opposite the Bank and one door east OF
N. E. Wilson's confectionery. g 24tf)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

DARIUS DAVIS, of Cambridge, who
killed Judius Henry with billiard cue,
was found guilty of manslaughter last
week, and sentenced to - years in the
Penitentiary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

COMMUNION SERVICES were he'd in
the NJ. E. church of this place, on Sab
bath. Presiding Elder Gray preached
acceptably Saturday and Sabbath.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

- AT the United Presbyterian General
Assembly, test vote on the music ques-
ton showed 149 in favor, to 10 opposed.
Two to one and fraction over.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

ANOTHER bit was lost in the Martins
Ferry gas well last Friday, which stop
ped work for time. The shaft is down
about 400 feet.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

HENRY DANIEL, ESQ. of Bannock, has
received pair of handsome faWns from
Texas. sent by his son, W. II. Daniel
whe resides in the Lone Star State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE New Athens Saturday Review
"Why are the Bsllaire editors so much
like the infamous Guiteau? Because
they are craDkey on removal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE condition of Hon. Frank Atkin-
son, of Batesville. is reported as improv-
ed. and his physicians have hopes Of
his ultimate recovery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

JAMES KINNEY, JR., of Smith tp., is
the last Democrat announced for the
county clerkship./ He was in town last
Thursday looking up his chances.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THURSDAY of next week, the 2lst
inst, will occur the Commencement ex
ercises of Bethany College.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE heavy rain of last Sabbath after
noon and night, done considerable damage
to corn in this neighborhood by washing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

Mr.. c. H. ANDERSON, a business man
of Barnesville, made an assignment
Tuesday of last week to NJ. S. Wilson,
Esq. Liabilities S400; asset, twice that
ann.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Enterprise says the wool market
has not opened at Barnesvllle yet. Buy
ers are Offering 80 cents, while growers
are asking 33 and 81 cents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A YOUNG MEMS Republican club will
be organized in BellAire on next Monday
evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

BERTHE STEVENS, aged twelve. Of
Barnesville, examined feed box. Drs.
O'Brien and Wellons amputated his
fingers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

WE understand there is to be match
game of base ball between Bellaire and
st. Clairsville club on the Fair Grounds
on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

SEE advertisement of S. Frease, NJ. D,
New Brighton, Beaver county, Pa. which
appears elsewhere in this paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

US. COURT begun on Wednesday at
Parkersburg. W. Va. The suits growing
out of the SciotO- Lomas disaster will be
tried at this sitting of the court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

COURT will convene at Woodslield on
the 25th inst, for the trial of Alma
Jackson. for the murder of her child.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
ST. Johns Day.

For the accommodation Of those who
desire to attend the Masonic celebration
at Flushing, on June 2Sd, 1888, a special
train on the C.. l. & W. railroad will leave
Bridgeport at $40, Pasco at $50. Barton
at 1905 a. IN. OF said day. arriving at
Flushing at IL 05; returning. leave Flush
ing at $50 p. IN. One fare for round trip.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Barnesville District Conference
met at Barssville, Monroe county, on
Monday evening. and continued its ses-
sions three days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

GEORGE MCKEE, well known in this
vicinity, has finished the regular course
in the Cincinnati Law School, and will
open an Office in Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

The Bellaire Monumental Associa-
tion still owe $500 en the soldiers mon
ument, and will give festival to raise
the amount.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

WE request our different correspond
snts to keep US posted on the wool mar
ket in their localities.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

The Steubenville Presbytery will
meet on the 22d inst, to take action in
the case of Rev. DR.. McLane, author of
"The Cross in the Light of To-day"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
" Black Dress Silks"

WE E have added to our trimming business
w ''Black Dress Silks" and will sell the
same AT COST for the next thirty days by
way of an introduction. AS we are known for
many years as a reliable firm, we can safely
say that only the Best Silks will be sold by us.
All we ask is for the ladies to call and see for
themselves. L. SWABACKER.
521-1m 1861 Main St, Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

On Saturday, June 80, Charles Strout-
man and Thomas Conley, of Bellaire,
will run a foot race for 500 a side.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

The Martins Ferry council at theil
meeting last week passed an ordinance
levying mills for all corporation pur
poses.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
,r. rsEAsEs wAYYs CURE establishment,

health Institution IN It's S0th year; for near
ly ali kinds OF Chronic diseases, and especially
the diseases or women; invalids are invited 10
correspond with us; circulars free:
Address, 8. FREASE, M. D.;
10 ll,ly New Brighton, Beaver Co., ia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE rule to examine teachers every
year has been abolished by the Bellaile
School Board.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE next annual reunion of the 176th
o. V. l.. will be held in Uhrichsyiile, on
Thursday, August 23d, 1888.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

A BAZAAR given by the ladies of the
Martins Ferry NJ. f. church last Friday
and Saturday evenings, netted the church
S125
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
Low Rate Excursions TO Sandus.
XIV. Lake Side and Put I'm BaY.

Commencing Sunday, June 18th, the B. s
O. railroad will sell round trip excursion
tickets to Sandusky, Lake Side and Putin Bay
and return, good returning until September
20, 'S3, at extremely low excursion rates. 6tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE city council of Bellairs has made
q tax levy Of ~ mills for The ensuing
year. being IL mills less than last year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

Farm for SaIe.-Inquire of Samuel
Mutcbmore, st. Clairsville, 0. (6 tf)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Guernsey county Prehibitionists
in the convention last Saturday nomina-
ted /. G. Hall for Representative.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

HARRY SCOTT looks well hitched to one
of Frazier's Chicago road carts. 4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE great quantity of white clover
will make this good honey year. not
withstanding the scarcity of early bloom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

One OR TWO circus-s ara heading this
way, and may be we will have one of
them some of these days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE Bellaire Independent is after tbe
scalps of some of the police force.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THE 14tR annual Fair of the Barnes
vile Association will be held september
"a, 25, 20 and 27.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

WE have heard no special bcastine
about extra good gardens this spring.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

THERE are lis school houses in this
county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14

HOEING is the leading recreation JUS
now.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
Town and Country.

RIPE CHERRIES have made their ap-
pearance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
JOHN T. DAVIS,
will be found in the store of

will be found in the store of
w. w. McMOnies, Patterson's Block,
ST. CI.AIRSYILLE, OHIO.
viii do general business in repairing
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Prompt at
tention given to all orders.
E9 The best manufacture Of Watches and
Clocks furnished to order at lowest cash prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
PETER COOPER.

His Life and Character. By Edwards Lester,
author Of The Glory and shame OF England
The Napoleon Dynasty, etc. illustrated paper
l0c- cloth 25c; half Russia 35c; postage stamps
taken; not sold by dealers; price too low; also
the following. large type, unabridged:
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life OF " sshington Irwin, by Stoddard. d......6c
Ihe Ot Sir Isaac Newton, by Jas Parton.-.-...-2c
Rip Van Wtnkle. by Washington Irwin -.---.. &c
American HumOrtst-Artemus Ward 2c
Enoch Arden. by Alfred Tennyson. &c
Cotte-'s saturday Night, etc; RoDer. Burns &c
SchiIsrs Song Of the Bell and other Poems 20
Sea -Serpants of Science, Andrew Wilson 49, 2c
World Smashing. by W Mittieu Williams 20
John B ALDEN, Publisher. Is Vessey St \
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-14
rOf. Doremus on Porous Plasters.

a ND A MONTH and BOARD for three
Kim live young men OF ladies in each
SOV county. Address P. w, ZIEGLER q Co.
Philadelphia, Pa
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-09-08
BROTHER GARDENER's PHILOSOPHY

"Will Moses Webster Finback please
step dis way }" asked the President, as
the meeting was opened.
Brother Finback, who had been a
very quiet but deeply interested men,
ber of the club for the two past years,
advanced to the desk, and Brother
Gardiner continued:
"Moses, l learn dat you am on de
pint oh removin' to 0hio?"
eyes, sab"
"You will take your certificate long
wild you. an you will keep your men,
bership wild us just de same; an any
time you kin raise money 'nuff to take
freight train an cum up an see us,
you will find hostile welcum."
"Yes, sab; lie much obleeged, sab. y
replied Moses, as he wiped a tear from
his eye.
can now want to say few furder
wurds to you. ~ resumed the President,
after a solemn pause. "You are agwine
to cut loose an sail in de company oh
strangers, an dar am few things you
you would do well to remember.
Remember dat lawyer will work
harder to cl'ar murderer dan he will to
convict thief.
Remember dat naybur who offers
you de loan OF his hoe am tishin' around
to secure de loan OF your wheelbarrer.
Remember dat you can't judge Of
dc home happiness OF a man and wife
by seein' 'em at Sunday skule picnic.
"Remember dat when de averag-
man will return you de k'rect change
in business transack shun, he'll water
his milk aud mix beans wild his coffee.
Remember dat all de negatives OF
de best photographs am retouched an
de wrinkles an freckels worked out.
"Remember dat Society am made mp
of good clothes, hungry stomachs, de-
ception, heartaches an mixed grammar.
Remember dat people will never
stop to queshun dc truf of any rumor OF
scandal atfectn' your character, but it
takes vars to satisfy 'em dat your
great grandfather wasn't pirate.
You can now sot down an close yer
eyes an reflect an digest. an de rest
of us will purceed to carry out de usual
programme OF de meetin'. ~ Detroit
Free Press.