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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
CROP AND LIVE STOCK.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE STATE BOARD
| OF AGRICULTURE ON THE CONDI-
rION JUNE l, 1889,

OF AGRICULTURE ON THE CONDI-
TION JUNE l, 1889.
The following percentage estimates
are averaged from the reports of the
regular township correspondents of the
Board:
Wheat, condition compared with
fair average IS per cent, rye, "a, barley
"a, oats 70; tobacco, acreage 81; tobae-
co, condition 80, clover Sc, timothy 10;
timothy, damage by grub worm D; hogs,
to be fed for summer markets SO, condi-
tion compared with fair average %;
spring pigs, number saved compared
with a full average 81; sheep, condition
compared with a full average 90; lambs,
number saved compared with fair av-
erage 90; commercial fertilizers, number
of farmers using 25.
The wheat acreage for the past seven
years is 2,453, 1875 acres, 32,O34, 797 BUSH
els or 131 bushels per acre. Taking
this seven-year average as basis for
comparison, the IS per cent. estimated
as the present wheat condition, with the
| 100000 short in acreage, the present
prospect for the coming wheat harvest
indicates about 25,000,000 bushels, or
Ill bushels per acre, being 100000
bushels short of last years product, and
about 100000 short of the last seven
years average.
The dry weather during April and
early May caused a shortage of growth
of grass and grain crops. Timothy IN
central and southern Ohio will fall far
below the average reported. The out
put of tobacco was delayed by dry
weather. Though oats were put in ear
" and in excellent condition the seed
failed to germinate for want of moist
ure. Corn was planted early, but is now
backward. 1t was slow to germinate
because of drouth. and during the last
two weeks the cold weather has checked
growth. In low grounds corn was cut
down by the frost.
While the wheat average reported by
correspondents appears lOw,it is believed
to be too high. Wheat is unusually
thin on the ground, and on thin land
IS unpromising. Damage from insects
is reported over wide areas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

IT is asserted that one of the passen-
ger conductors deserted his train as the
flood came upon it at Johnstown, with
out warning the people aboard of their
danger, and leaving them to shift for
themselves. Nineteen were drowned, in
Guiding ten ladies and four children,
while the able-bodied conductor contem-
plated the scene from the hillside.
This matter will be investigated, of
course, and if the story of cOwardice is
sustained the company will discharge the
man who deserted his post, and he should
never again be employed where lives will
be entrusted to his keeping. So credible
a witness as William Henry Smith, Gen
eral Manager of the Associated Press,
testifies that the conductor of the train
he was on deserted the train and scram-
bled up the hillside without soiling his
clothes. The engineer and fireman stood
at their posts, and went down before the
flood.
At sea, when an accident happens
which requires vessel to be abandoned
the commander first looks after the wo-
men and children, and is the last man to
leave its decks. Often he is swallowed
ND bv the sea because of his fidelity to
the trust put in him. A man who will
do less is unfit to occupy any position
where human lives are put in his charge
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
WHERE TO SING BEST.

From the New York Sun.
A former operatic singer, now teach
er of singing, says that it is impossible to
stand on a carpet or rug and sing ones
best. Bare boards make good floor to
stand on when you sing. Glass is better
but carpets deaden the voice and make
trained singer feel choked and suffocated
To sing well, one must not have anything
above or in front to catch the voice. Even
the brim of derby hat will interfere with
the voice of a man who wears it while
he sings. That is why singers stand fal
out by the footlights to sing, and because
the stage of the Academy of Music pro
iects far beyond the proscenium arch vo
calists always will love that old theater
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
LARGE REQUESTS UNWISE.

Andrew Carnegie, in North American Review.
Why should men leave great fortunes
to their children? If this is done from af-
fection, is it not misguided affection ?
Observation teaches that, as rule, it is
not well for the children that they should
be so burdened. Neither is it well for the
State. Beyond providing for the wife
and daughters moderate sources OF in
come, and very moderate allowances in
deed, if any, for the sons, men may well
hesitate, for it is no longer questionable
that great sums bequeathed oftener work
more for the injury than for the good OF
the recipients. Wise men will soon con-
clude that, for the best interests of the
members of their families and the State,
such bequests are an improper use OF
their means.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
BPlntu11t Chronicle.
THURSDAY. JUNE 13, 1889.

THE suggestion of the Ne1O York TTi-
bune that corporations should be organ
lied to insure against damage by floods
seems to be an absurd one What is
needed, instead, is greater forethought
about the location of buildings. Men
will buy lots along the banks of streams
simply because they are cheap, with ful
knowledge that it is only question Of
time possibly of very short time-when
their buildings will be swept away or
greatly damaged by flood. That is poor
economy, and so is the locating of lumber
yards within reach of high waters.
The city of Johnstown was built in q
pocket. A few miles distant, and three
hundred feet above it on the mountain
side, was the great reservoir which caused
its woe, maintained for the pleasure OF
wealthy Pittsburgh people. All the con-
ditions existed for such a calamity as
that which overwhelmed it. At one end
of the great embankment a sluice-was
provided escape for the surplus water.
but when a water-spout emptied itself
above it the lake was bound to pour over
the embankment. That it did, and with
in two hours cut its way to the bottom,
emptying 100000 tons of water upon
the doomed city. 1t rushed down the
mountain side in wall thirty feet high.
Death rode upon its black crest, and held
such carnival as it never before held on
| this continent.
A steady stream of money is pouring
into the afflicted valley, together with
provisions, clothing, and building mate
rial. and thousands of men are at work
clearing away the debris The city will
be rebuilt and its industries restored, but
thousands of the survivors will scarcely
recover from the wounds of that awfu!
day this side the grave.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
BY WAY OF TEXAS.

From the Dallas (Texas) News.
1t is apparent that the Republicans OF
Ohio will insist on FOraker's nomination
for third term. Foraker, though not
very attractive man to those who admire
breadth in men holding exalted public po-
sitions, is fighting politician, and this
is his chief hold upon his party. The en-
couragement he receives to make the race
for third term shows that the Repub-
licans are uneasy over the state of affairs
in Ohio, and that they consider such con,
dition so dangerous as to require the best
fighter as leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
A AS0IINnLEGAL OPINION.

E. Bainbridge Munday, Esq, County
Attorney, Clay Co., Texas, says: "llave
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results; my brother was also very low with
malarial fever and jaundice, but was
cured by timely use of this medicine; am
satisfied Electric Bitters saved my life. y
Mr.. ID. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, KY,
adds like testimony, saying: He posi-
lively believes he would have died, had 1t
not been for Electric Bitters. This great
remedy will ward off, as well as cure all
malarial diseases, and for all kidney, liver
and stomach disorders stands uncqualed.
Price soc. and 81, at PattersOns'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
Established in 1918.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

RFSBYTERIAN CHURCH-ReY. h. , AleA,
ander, pastor. Public worship every - saooa,l q.
morning and evening: Sabbath school s:sO d IN, hl.
vnnng neople's society of Christian endeaV9r Mon
day EVENINGS: general prayer meeting neuHesuaS
syening. Strangers welcome TO all services
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-.Rey
T u uoiJingShead pastor Sabbath preaching; II
a. m; p m; young peoples meeting, MGnGa! .T
EVENINGS general prayer meeting, IhursdaS eve
3,;1%S- mems meeting Friday evenings SabDatil
school 80 pm. strangers cordially invited 10 al
ervices .
rhomas PaInh DaStOr Sabbath school, 10 a. IN.
nnbiic worship, il a. m; weekly prayer meeung'
Friday D. m monthly prayer meeting lasl oatuL-
day of each month, p. m woman Ilissioiid 81 ~
s1ciety last Saturday of each month, y; m; dis
trict nrayer meetings first Tuesdays, Wednesday
Tbnrsdays and Saturdays each month, p IN.
vonng Women's prayer meeting, second Saturda!
each month at the parsonage, p IN.
AFRICANM E. CHURCH-Rev.J j. NJ wilkes,
nastor. Sunday service, 1890 a. IN; p m; SAD
bafb school go D. m.; weekly prayer meeting,
Thursday evenings. Strangers welcome.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

THERE is complaint from some parts OF
town of offensive pig pens. The Board
of Health adopted rule against this per-
ennial nuisance a year ago. Let 1t be en-
forced. This people can not afford TO run
the risk of an epidemic Of fevers, in Or
der that some persons may maintain the
luxury of fragrant pig pens.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

THE st. Clairsville Council in its wis
dom has ordered special election upon
the question of repeating the anti-saloon
ordinance.
The legal aspect of such an election
was discussed in these columns several
weeks ago. 1t is wholly beyond the pale
of law. There is no authority whatever
for it.
In such matters members should act
upon their individual responsibility, hav-
ing in view what they deem the best in
terests of the whole people. That is what
they are chosen to do, and if incompetent
to do it they should resign.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

IT is not the part of wisdom to talk
about who this man or that will support
for Senator, if elected to the Legislature.
The main point is to secure a safe Re-
publican majority in the next Legisla-
ture. That done, Republicans can rest
content that a good Republican will be
chosen Senator; and that is more import
ant than the question which of the able
and patriotic men who are named shall
be elected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
CADIz
NURSERIES.

We sincerely thank our customers who have sc
generously patrOniZed us in former years for yOuI
Kind fayOrs. We give our attention wholly to the
Nursery business Aided with thirty years eX
perence in the business, customers may rely upon
receiving the benefit of our large eXperience-the
greatest care being taken TO have everything true
to name. Our grounds are open and free to al
visitors.
Our stock for spring is the largest we have had
since we have been in the county.
Consisting of 10000 Apples, and years, of al
the best old kinds Also, Lawyer York, Imperia
Pawakoe Walbrdge Mann, Hydes Keeper Stark
Landlord Mcintosh Red, Sutton Beauty, Wealthy
ClemOnt, Yellow, Transparent, and many others
Also, full line of Pear, Cherry, Plum, Peach
Apricot, Vines and ornamental stock. We guar
antee satisfaction on all sales. We have fruited
several of the new varieties, and have some y
others in our experimental grounds. Our trees
are healthy and free from insect or disease. Price
about One-half what you pay to foreign agents
Come and see us, or address
27-2m j. MORRISON, Cadiz, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
POSITIONS FOR THE BOYS.

Pittsburgh StOekman.
We are often called upon by farmer
friends to employ our good offices in Sc
curing city positions for their sons. OF
course we take pleasure in doing all that
can be done in this way-but neverthe-
less cannot do otherwise than look upon
the object of their search with many
misgivings. And we regard the matter
in this light for several reasons: ~ The
general policy of leaving the country
for city work is questionable. The great
majority of young men who make this
change do so without in the end being
in any degree gamers thereby, and often
do so at positive loss. Here and there
one makes Il striking success, but such
an one would usually have been equally
successful elsewhere. (2) The boy leav-
ing the country does SO toeseape drudg-
erv; while the result generally is that he
Thereby takes up burden of drudgery
which in country life is unknown. (3)
1t is often for the bright and promising
boy that the much magnilied situation
is sought3a boy who at home is certain
to attain at least usefulness and infiu-
ence, both of which are likely to be
largely swallowed up in the new life in
to which he ruShes with such eagerness.
t4) Then there is such scramble for pO-
sitionS. To every one really worth hav-
ing there is crowd of applicants; and
we often have no idea which way to
turn to be of service to our friends.
Father, mother, think long and carefully
before you start your boy cityward for
work! Do not make mistake!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
"THE OLD FARM BELL"

Is the title of beautiful new song and
chorus, with bell imitation accompani-
ment, words and music by John H. Sar-
chet. 1t is a most valuable addition to
our many popular farm ballads, beau
tiful concert selection, very appropriate
for anniversary occasions, or the home
circle. 1t will be mailed upon receipt
of 40 cents, by John H. Sarchet, music
dealer, Cambridge, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

THE fill on North Common, near the
railroad station, makes fair grade up
that street, but needs to be greatly widen
ed; and in this connection it is not out
of place to remark that that part of the
street in front of the power-house should
be cleaned up and made more passable
than it has been for three years. Much
surplus earth at that point ought to be
used in widening the fill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
EIrPEPSY

This is what you ought to have, in fact
YOU must have it, to fully enjoy life
Thousands are searching for it daily, and
mourning because they find it not; thous-
ands upon thousands of dollars ale spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon; and yet it may
be had by all. We guarantee that Electric
Bitters. if used according to directions
and the use persisted in, will bring you
good digestion and oust the demon dys-
pepSia and install instead eupepsy. We
recommend Electric Bitters for dyspepsia
and all diseases of liver, stomach and kid
neys. Sold at soc and 81 per bottle by
Patterson & Sons, druggists.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
A SAD RELIC.
Pittsburgh Chronicle-T -TelegraI

Pittsburgh ChrOnicle-Telegraph
Adjutant General AXline, of Ohio,
at Johnstown, has a relic of the diSas-
ter there which he fondly cherishes-a
marble taken from the little tightly
closed fist of three year-old boy, found
dead by the body of his mother and ba-
by sister. 1t lends new interest to
the oldest of boyish games, a game said
to have been played by the children of
the Himalayas before the family of
Abraham wended their way to the land
reserved for the chosen race.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

THERE is no well settled opinion among
Belmont County Republicans as to who
should be their standard bearer in Ohio
this year; but there is well settled opin-
ion that he must be a man who will in
spire confidence and awaken the enthu
siasm of the people. These are reeog
niZed essentials.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. d A. M.-Meets
every "wednesday night, on or before full moon
3 WEVER Sec'y F. ID. BAILEY, W. VI.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No Y, RO9dl
Arcb W1Sons Stated cOnvOcatiOns first Friday OF
each month. urv III II
J. B. MEYER, Rec. r. d. bAll-E II Ii. H.
prr1JOvT C0T-yCIL, No 81, r. d S. NJ
Meets second Tuesday of each month
j. b. MEYER, Secy. D. b. h1AN' l. l. ".
HOPE COuMANDER, No. 26, Il. T.-Stated
conelayes first Tuesday of each month;
j. B. MEYER, Secy d. D. hlAN' l. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

THE brief remarks of Esq. Porterlleld,
of Wayne township, at the Republican
Committee meeting last week, were pa
triotic, timely, and sensible. There must
be no mistakes this year; and no more
serious mistake can be made than to base
calculations upon the abnormal majority
of last November in this county. Sue
cess is a matter of some Importance this
Vear
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
SEVERAL OTHER RICH MEN"

From the New York World.
Senator Henry b. Payne, of Ohio, again
reiterates his determination not to be a
candidate for the L. 5. Senate. The Leg
islature which will choose his successor
will be elected this year. Calvin 5. Brice
and several other rich men are bidding
for the seat, and the supposition is that
Democratic holdings in the Legislature
will be regarded as of some value. 1t is
to be hoped that the Standard Oil people
will maintain o neutral attitude.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
A NEW CLASS OF INSURANCE.

a NEW GLASS OF 1NSU RANCE.
From the New York Tribune.
The terrible catastrophe in the Cone
maugh Valley points to the expediency
of organizing a new class of insurance
companies. If J OhnstOwn and the out
lying villages had been swept out OF ex-
istence by fire, losses would have largely
been made good by insurance, and the
towns could speedily have been rebuilt.
The losses by the flood are absolute, and
every property-Owner is ruined. There
are inadequate financial resources forre-
building these once prosperous towns
Every year there are minor disasters and
losses produced by freshets and the over
flow of rivers; and there are many expos
ed towns where insurance against floods
would be wise precautiOn at all seasons
There is evidently an urgent need for
new class of insurance risks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
A MONEY KINGS PALACE.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The information that Mr.. c. P. Hunt
ington has paid S450,000 for a small lot
on upper Fifth Avenue, in New Y YOrk, on
which he will build a million-dOllar resi-
dence, is one of the items which newspa-
pers of the city are enjoying. Residences
costing million and half for American
citizens afford a rather strong contrast to
the circumstances of the common people
under the best circumstances. But when
the corporation king who indulges in os-
tentation of that character has secured
the means from money loaned by gov
ernment, which he refuses to repay, the
matter assumes a still more unpleasant
aspect. Mr.. Huntington's million and a
half palace, as an admiring New York
contemporary calls it, will do more in the
way of making Socialists than Herr Most
could in a lifetime.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
COUNTY DIRECTORY

Common Pleas Judge-JOhn b. briggs.
Probate Judge-Isaac ii. CASTOR
Clerk of CouTts-William b. CASH
Sherif-Oliver E. Foulke.
Auditor-R. X. Barrett.
Treasurer-(ieOrge Robinson.
Prosecuting AttOrney-Jesse w. HollngwOrlh.
ReeOrder@John NJ. Beckett.
Commissioners Cope, William J. Berry,
John C. Israel.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
Coroner-A. NJ. f. Boyd l,
Infirmary Directors = Burget McCOnnaughy,
president; William Lodge, clerk; JoLlh A. NlaI h.
auditor. ..,,-..,
Superintendent Infrmary John Sidebottom,
East Richland ,,.ss
Superintendent Children's Home-feter Glillll'
Barnesville.
school Examiners-I ii. Waters ST. Clairsyille
h l. Peck Barnesyile; S. c. Murphy, OhVeI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

AN Ohio lady was so frightened by a
snake that her glossy black hair turned
white us snow. 1t was soon returned to
its original color by Halls Hair ReneweE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13
LIGHT OF AGES ON INTOXICATION.

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

\hIhMTCO-SALESM for the Columbus; ,;
WAN Gu Door Bell, new anu eiIeap ne, nSIi
Just ont. Has competitor IN price an 9,'aty M
For terms address COLUMBUS D%oof % bfi'i, y, ~
50 North High Street, Columbus, ONO Jill
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

FIFTY years ago wooden clocks had
only been in use one year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-06-13

DRUMMOND POST No 203-G. \. II.
Meets Tuesday evenings on or before the full
moon Comrades requested to attend.
Ai''"' JOHN L. STEWART, p. c.
j. j. RENNARD, Adjt.
, 1889-09-19
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

The democratic platform takes
credit to that party for; Wrestling
Washington territory from Great
Britain" When did Great Britain
ever own or even claim Washington
territory2 Won't Mr.. James Hamil-
ton Lewis recall that ,roseate, sizzl-
ing, bistered inauguration of his
from limitless space long enough to
explain to US about this matter. If
the Democracy or anybody else ever
''wrested Washington territrry from
Great Britain" our historians have
never yet found it out. True, there
are lots of things promulgated as
facts by the Seattle dude and by the
only Professor BillWhite that our his
torians have not yet discovered. Are
the historians at fault? What the
Democratic party did do was to give
away a large amount of domain to
he Forth of us. James K. Polk, at
Democratic president, was elected
on the issue of "fifty-four forty, or
fight" and yet after his administra-
ton came iato power it consented to
establish the boundary between
Washington territory and British
Columbia on the forty-ninth paral-
lei instead of on the tifty-fourth. In
lieu of the free soil domain virtually
given to our British neighbors on the
north, the Polk administration made
war upon Mexico to extend our dc
main toward the south where slav-
cry could be yet more extensively es-
tablisbed. Oh yesl "Wrested from
Great Britain" is good. If people
were all fools, or were ignorant Of
the plain facts of history, onr Demo
cratic friends might make their
boastful untruthful claims without
meeting exposure.