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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-16
New Series-Vol. 25. No. 20

that will crush out the power of resist
anee. Our brows are always expected to
wear smile, our tones soft and pleas
ant, our manner polite and courteous, no
matter what cares, tolls and burdens of
mind and body perplex us-but we do
think fault-fnding and fretfulness
should be banished from the home cir
Gle, that its shadow may never darken
or blight the sunshine and comfort that
blesses the inmates. We should try TO
overcome all obstacles. or to remove
them and enter into all plans that are
necessary to the help and comfort of the
family with interest aud sympathy, thus
avoiding 'the continual dropping and
contention of the fretful woman" lest
"he that is often reproved should harden
his heart" for it is "better to dwell in
corner of the house top, than with a
brawling woman in wide house." So
says Solomon.
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LIMITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. M.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
ROBT. NJ. EATON, W. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'Y.
CT. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. IL,
- Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
]. B. MEYER, II. P.
Y. L. HAWTHORNE, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. "a, R.&S.M.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
F. D. BAILEY, T. l. M.
]. B. MEYER, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. %, K. T.
IL Stated conclsves, first Tuesday of each
month. ]. B. RYAN, E. @.
]. B. MRYER, Rec.
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EfEstablished in 1913.
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
Iss45-BeImonf County. Ohio.

Sd Saturday Of Jan at st Clairsv1lle-
9d Ssturdsy OF FEB al Bridgeport.
LAT Eaturday Of Mar at st Clairevflle.
4th Saturday Of Mar al GAINESVILLE.
I'd Saturday of April ut Belleire.
Sd Saturday Of May al 81 Clsirsviile.
Sd Saturday of June at s. Clairsville.
GAINESVILLE at close OF Institute.
Examinations begin at o'clock a. m.
Testimonials of character are required II
.nnlicant is not kaown TO the Board
Oerttficates will not be antedated nor ex-
Tssts in the higher branches will be given
at close OF Institute ONLY.
CerIifcates viii be dated and issued by the
Board In adjourned session on Saturday fols
owing each examination.
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES.
A Anrst-class Is years. certificate is granted
upon an average Of 80 per cent, including five
higher branches, with no grade below 30: pro-
vided applicant has bad fve yesr's experience
in teaching. 81
A seeondsclsss "a years. certificate ts grant
three higher branches, with no grade below 70.
provided applicant has had four years e1pefl-
A third~cisss Is years. certificate is granted
upon an syeTsSs Of Per NC S1sde beo% s.
provided applicant has had three year e1per-
ierce in teaching.
A fourth >class q years. certificate is grained
upon an average OF IS per cent. WIN no gts9e ,,e
below so, provided applicant has hao Two
years experience IN teaching.
A fifth-class Il year, certificate 10 granted
upon an average OF IS per cent, with no grade
below IS.
k.Ai ;. ALEkANpER' 6IARK' Board of E1.
]. a. HENDERSON,
9~8ly
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se,mont County on1cIaI Director.

Common Pleas Judse-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Issac 81. Castor.
Clerk of Courts-Wm. B. Cash.
Sherif-LerOy G. Sedwick.
Auditor-R. r. Barrett.
Treasurer-EdWard L. Feeley.
Prosecuting Attorney-N. K. Kennon.
Recorder-W. s. Hobbs
Comnissioners-0wen Mehsn, Morris Cope,
VIM ]. Berry.
Surveyor-John II. Mitchell
COroner-P. o. Criswel.
lnfrmary Directors-Joseph Bailey, James
B. Ritchey, John sidebottom.
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WESTBOUND.

*Trains run daily. tDaily except sunday.
All trains between Columbus and Oincin>
natl run through with out change OF cars, con-
Meeting in the union depots with all diverg>
ing lines Through tickets are sold by agents
of this line TO all parts of the United States at
the lowest rates.
For rates. time tables and information call
on J. W. WILLIAMS, agent, Warnocks Ohio.
8 PEABOD w e REPPERT
Gep'r Sup't. Gen1 Pass Ag'L
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BelmOntChTOniCle
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Terms Of subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year In Advance.

If not paid within the year % per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
ORFIoR-South side Main street, nearly op-
posite Public School building.
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The Mirror

is no hatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale3
Magnolia Balmi is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
Origin Of the White Camellia.
Home Journal.

Ferdinand VI, of Spain, while suf-
fering under the hereditary melan>
choly from which he subsequently,
died, was pacing to and fro one day
IN December in the year 1898, in his
bedroom in the Palace Royal of Ma
drid, he was interrupted by the en-
terance of Maria Theresa, his queen,
who bounded gaily into the room. In
her hand she held flower of dazzling
whiteness, which she presented to her
husband. ga beautiful flower, but
scentless," exclaimed the king, fold
ing in his arms the wife whom he pas
sionately loved. st is the new flow
er of the Philippines, said the queen.
81 have kept the best for you"
The flower which Maria Theresa
brought to her husband century and
a half ago had been presented to her
the previous day by Jesuit mission
ary just returned from the Indies.
eign he brought his offering, a small
shrub with glossy green leaves, on
which blossomed two magnificent
Waite flowers, which he had brought
from the island Of Luzon, one of the
Philippine group. 1t was about three
feet ia height and grew in vase of
motAer of-pearl. The Jesuit donor
was named Camellia. Cuttings from
the rare shrub were carefully cultivat
ed in tho hot houses of E. Buen Re
trio, at Madrid. Though it was intro
duced into Spain toward the end Of
1859, the new flower of Father Camel
la remained for long time in state
of semi obscurity, as the possessors
jealousy guarded it lest it should be
come common. But the monopoly
was gradually relaxed, and the camel
liza now blooms nearly as universally
as other beautiful ornaments OF the
flower garden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
Loves Labor Lost.
Baltimore American.

About six weeks ago there wan6er>
ed into the editorial rooms OF the
Am erican big gray feminine cat,
with soulful eyes and a very long
striped tail. She was docile animal.
and she soon became accGmated to her
surroundings much so, in fact,
that no amount Of coaxing can per-
suade her to leave her new abode.
Her Uatship has waxed prosperous, on
spring poetry and mice during these
SIX weeks. Not that she is fat, for she
has that spiritual type Of beauty which
despises corpulence and preserves the
slender and graceful proportions of
anatomy. There is also in the Amer<
lean Office an editor whose sympathies
are SO big that they take IN the world.
One day last week this editor looked
at the cat, and, with sympathizing
pity, mistook her spiritual beauty for
starvation. Stralghtway he went TO
his home and had a sumptuous meal
prepared, and, with loving kindness,
brought it to the editorial rooms. He
saw the cat, and called Pussy"
Pussy" in tones that would have
melted heart of Baltimore county
granite. Pussy answered, and when
the feast was spread pussy went to
work like a Jersey tramp on piece Of
fresh pumpkin pie. The meal was
nearly finished, and the sympathtic
editor was enjoying the satisfaction of
a good deed nobly done, when the
Office boy approached and said,
That's not our cat" And it wasn't.
1t was one eyed Thomas seine, from
heaven only knows where, but the
agility with which it avoided the ed
itor's boot leads to the suspicior that
it was formerly the chief acrobat IN a
travelling menagerie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09

she saw Arthur walking In the gar
den. His step was slow and dragg~
ing, his head was bent, and his hands
were folded behind him. Certainly
he looked far from happy. When
she came down in the little sitting
room, where the piano was, she found
the rector and his wife there, looking
strangely uncomfortable and perplex-
ed.
Something has happened = we
don't know what" said Mr.. Edgar
ton, in answered. her earnest question
ing. "Arthur is going back to New
York at once-he says to-day"
''But | thought he was to stay until
September?"
80 he had planned, but something
has changed Kim"
A great weight sank upon Hates
heart, and q choking was in her
throat. She turned away and thought.
Arthur had discovered her secret and
was afraid of her. But had she gain
ed his heart? And if SO, thould she
lose him? Should she, without one
struggle, surrender the only promise
of Joy true ard pure that had entered
into her life since her father died?
Arthur Grafton, standing beneath
a dropping elm, himself dropping,
felt light touch upon his arm. He
turned and looked into the sweet,
earnest face of the beautiful being
who had been occupying all his
thoughts.
arthur, your uncle tells nae that
you think Of leaving u.s." She spoke
with calmuess that cost her a mighty
effort
"Yes." he answered IN voice that
sounded hollow and distant.
eff you had not met Charles Dab
ney yesterday the thought of leaving
US to-day would not have entered
your mind?"
cit would not" he said.
"Charles Dabney told you who my
father was?"
Yes
''Aud that my family name was
Cornelissen?"
Eyes"
"And.he told you that I was very,
very wealthy?"
eyes"
Arthur, in the great city [ was
hunted for my great wealth. [ grew
sick and tired of the dreadful affection
and resolved to escape into purer
atmosphere, and, if possible, leave all
traces Of my wealth behind me. Good
friends, fully approaching my pur~
pose, assisted me. Dropping nv well
known family name, I came hither,
recommended chiefly by one who had
been your uncle's college mate in
other years. And here I found peace
and quiet content BY and by you
came share the life with me. Never
mind how I discovered it, but the
knowledge came to me that you were
a true and noble man. And soon
soon-I believed you loved me.
arthur, love you with my whole
heart-my first and only love. II
you love me you shall not go away
from me. Dear Arthur, will you take
me for your wife, 10 love me while
life is CURSE
Her arms were outstretched, and ia
a moment more she was gathered in
the strong, sheltering embrace of a
man who could net speak for very
joy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09

Late in the afternoon 7 received.
among number of other kilograms,
one from the chief inspector of the
postofice department at Washington,
directing tee authorities at San Fran
cisco to keep a sharp lookout for one
Charles Emmons, who had stolen to
the amount of $1,000 while an en-
ploye of the New York postoffice. The
description of Emmons tailed exactly
with that of my friend Hastings, and
in some indefnable way I be-
came convinced that he and the
defaulter were one and the same per-
son. Upon the impulse Of the mo-
ment I slipped the message into my
pocket. When I retained to the hotel
I handed it to Hastings, and asked
MIN to read it. I then told him my
suspicious. Without going too deep
ly into particulars he confessed every
thing. It was the old story. He had
sunk every dollar he possessed N
Wall street, and in an evil moment
he had used the funds of the office
until detection stared him IN the face
He started for New Orleans, but, hear
ing that the police were or his track,
conceived the daring plan of return
ing to New York and embarking from
there for California. While search
was being made for him ia tee South,
he was rapidly stealing away to the
Pacific slope At the expiration of
several weeks they had probably
found a new clew, whict had result
ed in the sending of the telegram
in question. Hastings begged me not
to expose him, and promised that
under a new name aad in new coun-
try he would begin life over and IN 81
few years make good the govern ment's
loss. I promised silence, and he dis
appeared that night. I learned from
mutual friend some months later
that Emmons had gone to Virginia
City, New, and there died of an incur
able disease. A few years ago, by the
death of relative, [ came into pos,
session Of what, to q man Of my mod
est desires, is an ample fortune. [
desire, therefore, TO MAKE restitution
to the government for the amount Of
Mr., Emmons' peculation, In which |
have always considered myself an in
direct accomplice. The SUM inclosed
S the prlncipal and interest to date. y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
True Friendship.
Exchange.

A father had senthis son from home
to pursue his studies and to see the
world. After the sons return, who
It seems was q very amiable good
young mar, he oftened mentioned to
his father that he had made hosts of
true and good friends while away
from home The father told him
that he had been very fortunate if he
had really secured SO many good and
true friends; that himself although an
old man now, could only boast of the
friendship Of but one man, and he
then proposed to test the friendship of
those men his son had mentioned to
aim. Accordingly the two went to
the large city Where the son had lived
and studied several years. Late at
night the son by direction of bis
father called on one Of those friends,
and upon the latters coming 10 the
door, the son told him that he had
been very unfortunate in killing fell
low student II duel and that to save
himself he brought the body Of his
opponent with him, asking his friend
to conceal il only a few hours until
he could lGake arrangements to con-
vey it elsewhere, This request was
promptly refused by the friend, and
the door speedily Shut IN the face Of
the son. No better luck crowned
his efforts with the rest of his friends;
every one was only anxious to get rid
OF his friend as soon as possible.
Nov, said the father, let lis go to the
only true friend that [ have made
during the many years of my life.
Upon arriving at his residence and
the same statement being made. this
tine by the father on behalf Of his
son, the door Of the fathers friend was
THROWN open at once to receive the
supposed body Of the man killed, and
all possible assistance was at once off
cred TO save the son Of his friend from
the consequences Of the rash act,
So much for true friendship. He is
very fortunate man, who has sec
ured the friendship of but one single
man during his lifetime, and those
that are called and considered by most
Of us as friends, will turn out to be
frauds, when their supposed friend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
Encouraging H0 me Industry.
Carl Pretzel's Weekly

am, Indeed, glad to hear that you
are prospecting in your news per
venture" said a gentleman to the
editor.
Thanks, responded the quill driv-
er.
Eyes, 1 am indeed, glad to hear
that you are doing SO well. A man
who has struggled along so bravely
as you have. deserves to De success
full. Close application and persist
work demands recognition. See how
| have labored, long and most indus
triously, and can look back to the
time when a dollar was as big as
cart wheel, but. by perseverance and
and hard work, I have been enabled
to count my wealth by the thous>
ands."
Fortune has, indeed, favored
YOU"
''It has for a fact, and the heroic
efforts of every man should be fully
appreciated by those who have a soul
within HIM, and is financially able to
do So"
TRUE, every word of it," said the
editor, who was now assured that q
two dollar supscri ption was almost
within his grasp, and another honor~
ed name would find itself on the "an-
nointed list" Of his subscribers. "But
you know us publishers experience
great difficulty in collecting our SUBJ
scription money; we are put off with
various excuses, and wear out our
soul IN our frantic efforts to collect
what is due u.s."
what is the subscription price of
your paper?" asked the gentleman as
Re put his hand IN his pocket"
"Only two dollars" replied the edi-
tor. Only two dollars year, post
age paid"
"Let me see," said the gentleman,
"that's only five cents week, cheap
enough. You may send it to me for
q year"
The editor smiled beautiful smile,
which was instantaneously trans,
mogrifed into a scowl that was a
cross between the laugh of frighten-
ed dude and the snarl Of subdued
hyena, when the gentleman conclud-
ed by saying:
Here's five cents for the next issue
and you may send your boy to the
house every Saturday and collect the
same amount. I like to encourage
ho me talent"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
DECENCY IN DRESS.
Constituted by Habft-Some Notable
illustrations of the Fact
London Times.

What is it that constitutes decency
in dress? Clearly nothing but habit.
The custom Of the particular society
or subJect>matter concerned-in or
binary language convention. This
seems strange to some people; but it
is most certainly true that there is no
absolute rule as to what drapery is r
is not decent. Even in the same So
ciety the conditions vary enormously.
Use and custom alone determine the
becoming. A Turkish lady is shocked
If strange man sees her without a
yashmak and a monstrous bundle of
wraps. So conventionalis this cover
ing of the face that a Mussulman
peasant woman surprised IN the field
Will often veil it with her only petit
coat.
Travellers tell us that well>bred
African woman bushes to be seen for
the first time IN clothes. The usual
use Of clothing appears to be scarcely
decent. Custom, habit, and convcn-
ton decide the matter among our
selves. A cottage girl Connemarra,
who sleeps III a room with men and
never owned stockings, would feel
uneasy In the ball dress of princess.
The princess would suffer 30 death,
rather than share her cottage for
week. If the daughters of Leonidas
went to a drawing room at Bucking-
ham palace IN their Spartan TUNES
they would probably cause a great
futter as they would feel themselves.
No one would expect hospital nurse
to do what hundreds of innocent girls
do IN a ps ntomine; but the danseuse,
again, would hardly submit to the un-
sparingi relations Of surgical ward.
Honi soft is the sole and paramount
rule; but then it depends on certain
conventional practices being RESI-
pected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
THE SIX LITTLE FLIES.

Three little flies in the room, on a pane
Three little flies just outside, ia the rain.
Said the three little flies as they hummed on the
pane,
To the three little flies who were out in the rain:
Don't you wish you were here on this side of the
pane,
Instead of out there in the cold and the rain?
and then we must tell you there's dinner a-cook-
ing,
Though, really and truly, we haven't been look
ing"
Said the three little flies outside in the rain
To the three little flies inside on the pane:
We think it's much nicer out here IL the rain
Than shut up where you are, inside on the pane
And then there more fun than the boys have at
ball
n lodging the ratn-drops as fast as they fall
And now am sure that my lesson is plain:
Whenever you feel there is cause to complain,
Remember the three little flies on the pane,
And the three little flies just outside in the rain.
d. G. Lockwood in st. Nicholas for July.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
Sunset Cox and the Butcher.
From an Interview with Sunset Cox


II will say [ am getting old and
avaricious, and I want to make NV
book q success and make money by it.
| don't care to stay ia congress, for it
will require much work, especially
with a democratic administration
The president has told me that he will
give me plenty of time 10 finish my
work here and assert matters before Z
go to Turkey, and this is particularly
kind and thoughtful Of him. I will
probably leave about the last Of July.
There is no especial need Of me there
now, and none especially for a min
lister, except in case Of a war. when
will have to be on hand to protect orr
ships, Oh account of our neutrality.
This will be delicate job, but [ have
had experience with these matters "a
congress, and feel capable Of handling
it. Meanwhile, I Will devote myself
to my book About my successor I
cali not say. You see, the maiority
of candidates are chary Of coming into
the field before the first one is iurnped
upon. know Of one WHO could be
elected, but DO not care TO give his
name. Ny district is a peculiar one.
When [ was first elected from New
York [ ran against a man named
Starr. He was butcher, and had
got himself in bad repute-he had
contracts or something IN his meat
was bad-and I beat him by 5000
votes, and they told him be ought to
have known that STAIRS came after
Sunset" and Mr.. Cox went out Of the
white house laughing heartily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
Electricity and Steam.
New York Mail and Express.

Electricity is cheaper than steam
where less than 10-horse power is re-
quired, and its safety is a much more
important consideration TIE trans
mission of power by wires under the
streets will permit the removal of
thousands OF steam boilers FROM build
ings in this city, and the substitution
of dynamo for every engine of less
than 10-horse power would promote
both convenience and safety. It is
asserted by electricians that the SUBJ
stitution would be advantageous even
where more power than that OF 10
horse engine is used, and it is not in-
probable that q great change Will be
effected in this direction within few
years.