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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

There is now travelling on the hne a
one armed cornet player, and capital
tune he plays, too. He has an iron hook
fixed in the wooden arm, and he at
taches the cornet to this, holding it in
position to the lips. With the other
hand he fingers the trio of keys Another
well known railway musician is the pro-
prietor of mechanical dancing niger
It may be said to be one of the most pop
ular entertainments now before the trav-
cling public.
The owner of the figure stands up in
the carriage usually by the door-and
in the space in front of him he places a
wooden pedestal, on which the little
wooden nigger of some two feet in stat
ure faultlessly ''steps" to everything, be
it Scotch reel or an Irish breakdown.
The proprietor himself introduces the
necessary music on violin. He always
has ''full house. for the people crowd
into the carriage in which the diminu-
tive darkey is to dance.-London Tit
Bits
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
The Villain Foiled by Conversation.

The villain rolled by Conversation.
1t seldom happens that person under
taking to commit a crime Is prevented
from so doing except by fear, but the
man who undertook the job of going
through the residence of S. NJ. Keenan,
was completely nonplussed by the bray
cry of the mistress of the house.
Mrs. Keenan, had occasion to leave her
home for short time, and before doing
so turned down the lamp and went out,
her husband having gone down town to
attend meeting of miners Returning
in few minutes she found stranger in
the kitchen, with his hat drawn over his
face, to whom she spoke, asking him
what he wanted. He replied he was
going through the house, and warned
her not to make any outcry. Mrs.
keenan,, having good presence of mind
and possessing a good deal more than
the ordinary amount of courage, replied:
go through the house if you want to,
get what there is. and if you can find
any money you can do more than l can
have ten cents and some postage stamps
| will give you"
At this onset the would-be burglar
said: "You seem to be very brave.
know you are alone, for / saw the men
leave the house."
To this Mrs. Keenan, replied: "In that
you are mistaken, for there are three
men upstairs l could call to my assist
ance. but l don't think it necessary
Why don't you go through the house?
Go through the pantry and help your
self; you look as if you needed some
thing If | had six bits / would give
you half of it..
At this last onslaught the bold burglar
laughed outright and left the house
Portland Oregonian.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Parasites of the TIGER.

In speaking Of the minute parasites
which are found in the hairy part of q
tigers foot, scientist says: "They con-
stitute one of the most wonderful curiosi-
ties | know of in the animal world. The
parasites are so small as to be almost in.
visible to the naked eye, and yet each is
a perfect counterpart Of the tiger-head,
ears, jaw, legs, claws, body, tail, all are
there. You may think this is a big
story, but look the subject up and see il
it is not so. New York Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22


Thackeray composed and wrote his
novels on long note paper in the most
feminine handwriting. The manuscript
he frequently took down to his publisher
in the crown of his hat, stopping en- route
at the Garrick club to take lunch. His
habit of composition was methodical.
When writing 'Philip on His Way
Through the World" he told, with serio-
comic earnestness, of the necessity he
was under of spinning out more chapters
because it was necessary to put another
story on his house at Kensington Gar
dens, and Philip must do the job.
On that occasion he said, do you
know that both Dickens and myself are
imposing on the public, for we have
worked out our own views very much,
and dig out more dross than ore" Thack
cray was too sensitive to make good
lecturer or take pleasure in appearing
personally before the public, as Dickens
did. He used to say: Hang this lectur-
ing; it is the most unsatisfactory thing
to me you can imagine. If my audience
does not applaud me feel mortified be
cause l have failed to interest them If
they applaud me, feel like a successful
mountebank; it is equally uncomfortable
both ways. Sheffield Telegraph
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
FREDERIC Harrison,s Advice.

Frederic Harrison says in The Forum:
"In matters literary, have but one ad-
vice to give. Keep out of literature, at
least till you feel ready to burst. Never
write line except out of sense of duty,
nor with any other object save that Of
getting it off your mind About itera-
ture l have nothing to say. have al
ways felt myself more OF less of an
amateur. Nor do 1 remember to have
wasted an hour in thinking about style
or about conditions of literary success"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Water Does Not Move with the Wave.

There is no necessary connection be-
tween the advance of a wave and the
forward movement of the water compos-
ing it, as may be seen by running the
fingers along the keys of a piano. An
inverted wave travels along, but the
keys merely move up and down. Sini-
larly, wave may often be observed
running along the ripe ears of golden
grain while the stalks are firmly rooted
in the soil. The onward progress Of a
sea wave is easily perceptible, and by
watching some light substance floating
on the surface the fact is revealed that
the water is not moving with the same
velocity. Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Origin of a Stylish C-.yat.

At the battle of Steinhrk, which took
place on the morning of Aug 8, 1892,
the French MOBILES were surprised in their
sleep, and hastily rushing out OF their
tents, they arranged their lace cravats
in the most careless manner The French
were victorious, and to commemorate
their victory it became the fashion after
this to wear the neckcloth in a neglige
manner. Hence the origin of the Stein
kirk cravat, as it was afterward called.
-Clothier and Furnisher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Recovering Tin from Dye Waters.

A prize has been given in France by
the Society for the Encouragement OF
National Industry for process for re-
covering tin contained in the wash OF
water from silks which have been treated
with bichloride of tin for the purpose OF
giving weight. By adding milk of lime
to the water, and by properly agitating,
the tin settles down in a few hours in the
state of oxide, which can be readily col
lected and disposed of.-New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
BEFORE THE ELoPEMENT.

Too early yet.
The sun has hardly set,
Ny love-
In peace ail earth reDoses
And drinks the balny dew.
But stHI ewes glowing roses
Are lingering on the bl1e-
Too early YET my lovei
Have faith in me!
When night sets n we fee.
ny love-
The birds have ceased their tEitseF,
The breezes rest and soon
The hosts of stars VIII glitter
Around the pale faced moon
Till then good-by, my lovel
hail thee,
Lovely and beautiful night!
Vel thee,
Moon Of the silvery light!
Come. ye angels, attending on highl
Close IN sIlInber each vigilant eye.
Fade or hide you till morning draws high.
All We glittering stars of the sky.
hail thee,
Lovely and beautiful night
Veil thee,
Moon of the silvery light
Come, fear not my own gentle bride,
Beautiful sweetheart, thy love be thy guidel
Come thou, my angel my joy and my pride.
Come, lovei
John Volk in New York Sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

! was on steamer going to Norfolk
1 had a young Laverack gyp, which ]
consigned to waiter to take care of for
me. That night Just before retiring
hunted her out and found her tied to a
block at the extreme bow of the steamer,
right between the two hawser holes,
through which the anchor chains run
The orifice was as large as stovepipe,
and as it was blowing gale outside, a
current of air as strong as that of a blast
furnace rushed in and blew every hair
of the dog upright. The poor brute was
actually numb, and l aln certain she
would have died that night had not
rescued her and placed her in a sheltered
warm spot.-Week's Sport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Had to Saw Her Ont.

Several hundred people crowded the
street in front of Galt's jewelry store
Friday morning, attracted by the sorry
plight of a comely young woman, who
sat on the fagstones right in front of
one of the big windows. One daintily
shod foot peeped perforce from under
her skirts, and the other was down in
the coal hole under the sidewalk.
1t seems that the iron and glass graf
ing that lights the vault under the side
walk Just before the plate glass window
was broken. The hole did not seem
large enough for child's foot to slip
through.
The young woman, a pretty blonde in
a handsome dark green dress, stopped to
look at the jewelers. wares in the win
dow. Suddenly she gave little shrek,
and seemed to lose half foot of her
stature She was evidently much dis
tressed at something, and little wonder.
Her French boot had slipped through
the hole in the grating and her leg had
followed it halfway to the knee, as far
as it could go. She tried to pull it out,
but it was wedged fast. So she sat down
on the fagstones and began to cry from
fright and pain and modification.
She was at once surrounded by a
crowd The police came and made the
people stand back, and kindly faced
old lady did what she could to comfort
the unfortunate girl.
Mr.. Calf sent to machine shop for a
couple of men, and they came with saws,
hammers and crowbars and set about
breaking one of the bars of the iron graf
ing so as to release the imprisoned foot
1t took fully half hour, and the crowd
got bigger and bigger every minute, but
finally the iron bar was sawed through,
and the pretty girl was freed from the
most awkward situation of her life.
Then she took a carriage and went home.
Washington Post.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Sagacious Kitty.

A good cat story, illustrating the
sagacity of the felines, is told by gen
tlenan who saw the occurrence A cat
saw large rat run out from under a
stable and seek shelter in a woodpile.
Tommy followed his ratship and tried to
reach him, but could not do 3d. Find
ing that his efforts were in vain, Tommy
scratched his head and hit upon an idea
Leaving the woodpile, he went of a short
distance, informed another cat of what
was up, and the two went back to the
woodpile. Tommy No. stationed No.
9 at the place where the rat had entered
the woodpile, while he climbed upon the
wood and began scratching. This fright
ened the rat and out he ran into the
chops of Tommy No. 2, who had been
expecting such an occurrence.-Bangor
Wing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Pensions for Judicial Service.

There are a number of notabilities
who are enjoying pension for Judicial
services in England. The Earl of Sell
borne and Lord Herschell receive each
$4,000 year as ex-lord chancellors, but
sit with the lord chancellor and the
lords of appeal in ordinary for judicial
business. Lord Blackburn, many years
a judge of the queens bench division
and for eleven years lord of appeal, en-
joys an allowance of e3, $50. The pen
sion usually granted to puisne Judge
on retirement after not less than fifteen
years services is e3, 3,500.-London Tit
Bits.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
What He Most Needed.

Uncle Charles-And are you going 10
buy me something for my birthday?
Millie-Yeth, thir, gueth tho.
Uncle Charles-Please may knowI
Milho-Yeth, thir. I'm going to buy
my dear Uncle Charlie a mithionary.
Uncle Charles-A missionary! I'm no
cannibal
Millie-No. But grandma thays you're
puffeck heathen.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

Among historic rings is one said to be
Shakespeare's signet. Upon the seal,
entwined with a true lovers knot, are
the initials W. s. 1t was lost before his
death and found many years after by q
laborer's wife near Stratford church
yard. This is the only authentic piece
of his personal property known to be ir
existence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

Since the Paris municipal council dis
missed the Sisters of Charity from the
city hospitals they have been replaced
by muses. who cost 700 francs instead of
200 francs, and are generally servants
who cannot get places elsewhere" The
spirit of sacrifice and devotion has all
but gone
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Prepared CbaIk for the Teetb

In the care Of the teeth as well as other
things, the simplest thing is the best,
Buy little prepared chalk, such as wo-
men use on their faces, and large soft
brush. Dampen the brash, dip it, in the
chalk and use twice day, rinsing after
ward. If this is followed out for week
| will guarantee it will whiten the worst
teeth and harden the gums. Interview
in Chicago Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Microbes and Digestion.

A Russian physician has found that
microbes are always present in great
numbers in the fasting stomach of a
healthy person. During the earlier part
of digestion they are always quite nu-
merous. The gastric juice, however,
tends to destroy the microbes, though
no effect on digestion appears to be ex-
erted by them.-Arkansaw Traveller.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

The diamond pointed pen, although
usually classed among modern inven-
tions seems to have been known as far
back as the very dawn of history. The
prophet jeremiah uses the expression,
written with pen of iron with the
point of a diamond. (See Jer. xviii, H.
st. Louis Republic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

Pliny the great could ses things in
front of his nose as well as afar off. 81
notice that the women rub the washing
In cold water he wrote one day. "Let
them heat the water, and. the aIlah il
the soap will be freed and take far bet.
ter effect. And only after that did
women know how to wash.-Detroit
Free Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Among the Congo 1

Among the Congo negroes when a
man wishes wife he secures one and
keeps her on probation year. If her
temper and department are satisfactory
he at the end of the year formally mar
ries her. But should she prove an in
cumbrance he sends her back to the pa
rental roof.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
A Model Invention.

Charley Fitz Dawdle-Great head has
Binklyl Invented a car starter and
made little fortune out Of it.
Tom Hazbynthere (sadly)-Pity he
couldn't invent newspaper starter.
That's what I'm after.-Pittsburg Bull
letin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Curing a Kicking Mule.

eff, )" said the driver, ''you will con-
slider the implacable obstinacy of the
mule, l don't think it will appear that
took an unfair advantage of him. |
built wagon so strong that no mule
could kick it to pieces. In the dashboard
l fixed magnet SO powerful that the
next time the mule kicked it held his
feet up. l had good deal of trouble
getting him away from the magnet, but
1t stopped bis kicking. New York Sun
For rheumatism, take half glassful
of lemon juice for ten nights. Always
take it when getting into bed at night.
Wear flannel next to the skin, and in
cold weather sleep in warm blankets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
Signs of Death.

Bellows-What makes you fear your
son out in Colorado is dead?
Fellows with sign)-He hasn't writ
ten for money for nearly a month";
Epoch.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

4 The use of face powder originated in
the fancy of French mountebank, who
dredged his head with -four in order to
emphasize his idiocy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
How 1t Happened.

Sorrowing Parent-And did my own
little boy really tell a lie?
Charlie -N-no, papa; not 'zactly. 1
jes' opened my lips and the bad lie told
itself f,-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22

TDdIIy, tACtpL SuIludy. FDdIIys
At Pittsburgh connections are made-in Union
Station with through.trains on the Pennsylvania
Railroad for Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia
and New York, on which are run. Pullman Dining,
Sleeping and ParlOr Cars.
At Chicago and st. Louis connections are made
in Union Station with prominent railroads for all
points in the West, Northwest and Southwest.
For further Information call on or address near
est ticket agent E. A. FORD,
JOS WOOD, Gen. Pass. Agent,
General Manager. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
1891.
The Tariff and the Farmer.

The Tribune will devote much space during 1891
to the Tariff as it affects the farmer and mechanic
Hon. Roswell &. HOrr of Michigan, has been added
to the Tribunes staff of Tariff writer's for this pur-
pose. He will, through the columns of The Fri
bune, devote himself TO the topic, and will invite
and answer questions upon points which perplex
the American farmer and mechanic He Will also
as far as other duties will allow, attend Farmers
Institutes and agricultural gathers the coming
winter and spring, and expound the principles OF
Tariff. Those who desire the presence of Mr.. HoTr
at Farmers Institutes, etc, are invited to COM
municate promptly with The Tribune
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-22
NEW YORK TRIBUNE.

FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-06-27
Items from Montgomery.
MoNTaoNERY, La. june ., 1891.

MONTGOMERY, La. june y, 1eu.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
Work has begun on the college, and /
feel elated. In the building Of this in
stitntion / see, not only prosperity and
GOOD in the work, but it gives us wea-
Don with which to kill of moss backs,
with the ever ready ghoul OF, "well, what
is this town good for any way?"
This school puts our town on solid
basis, and, confidently, we are now firmly
grounded. Give us a good college, and
the railroad may run ip q few miles of
ms, Montgomery will still hold her own.
This is the finest point in Louisiana for
school The town, situated on bluffs
on Red river. is q healthy, good, moral
community. Land around 10 cheap, fire
wood plentiful, and that tends to conduce
toward the success of this enterprise. l
will also add, our bitches secure perfect
drainage. Our pines are taller. and sigh
sweeter, the sun shines for us brighter,
and our ladies' smiles are we'll, they are
Just incompatible. What grapd enter
prise this is, when we think Of the refin-
ing and elevating influences it will have.
Then, to those who measure everything
by the money standard, we viii say it
will bring money here. Teachers and
students have d, i've, and will necessarily
increase greatly the cash sales. We have
only to turn tcl Atlanta Institute, con-
Quoted by Prof. Paul, and Mt Zion Col
lege, under the care Of Prof. Harris, both
schools in Aourishing condition, . God
send to the communities in which they
are located. There is room for more, and
there can not, and must not, be any op.
position. There surely is patronage sui.
| ficiept for all. The lands around all OF
these schools are cheap, and whore Pc
rents desire they can buy small place
fertilize, and be in reach Of schools.
Well, in the way Of news: Miss Wool
worth has returned to her home IN Texas
Mr.. w, A. Majors, principal Of ouI
school, is in Waco, Texas.
Miss Eva Mccain acquitted herself
quite creditably at the BroOkhaven con
servatory OF music and elocution.
r B. Williams and wife, and Miss Ed
ma Williams have gone to Biloxi.
John h, Hardy and wife, old residents
of thus place, have lately removed from
Marshall to Houston, Texas.
Miss Della Cans, an old resident here
was married recently in Tyler, Texas, tt
a Mr., Goldstucker.
Alfred Grayson died at Vile Platte re
Gently. He was son of John o. Gray
son, and was in Nash's company in thu
Colfax riot. Alfred Grayson was a gooi
man, and his loss is to be deplored.
Andrew Bakers, young man recentl,
drowned in Cane river, was raised within
six miles Of this place. He was favora
bly, known, and his death is q sad blow
to his friends. M. A. ID.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-06-27

The grandiloquent arraignment Of the
universe, and the attributing Of the con-
troll OF the money interest of the world
to political parties, by Bro. Fortson and
his Montgomery union, would be funny
il it were not 90 sfrious and deplorable
AN error. 1t is about the only instance
on record Of a political faction deliber.
ate!y spurning powerful ally, and pro-
esang that it prefers to fight the ally
THAI to have its assistance
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-06-27

Married, at the Catholic church, in
Opeloqsas on Wednesday afternoon, June
10, 1891, by Rev. Father Dubourg, Mr.. j.
w. Rhorer, formerly of Grant parish, but
now Of Welsh, apdI Miss Virginia, eldest
daughter Of Maj. Geo, o. Elms, Of Ope-
lousas.
Without being able to speak further,
Mr.. r. has bride lwho has what every
man will assert srethe two most desirable
qualities in womanE beauty and amiabili-
ty. They insure happiness to the husband;
and for that amiabflity, at least, 10 abso-
lutely necessary. Such wife viii gener-
ally make Of any rhan q good husband.
They left the SAND evening for a short
visit to Fsirmountl La, after which they
will reside at Welsh. They have the best
wishes of large Number Of friends for
their future happiness and prosperity
st. Landry Clarion
We wish our yonng friend "Jack''
all the happiness to be enjoyed in
. married life,| and feel assured
that with the wife above described
he is certain I'd realize unalloyed
bliss, for be is inst the sort of q
man 10 make . good husband, and
We feel safe in vouching for the
amiability Of tile male half of the
new family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-06-27
Rapides Camp-Meeting.

The Rapides Camp-meeting will
commence on Sunday, August l6,
1891, and will be in session one
week or longer. Ten or more of the
most learned ministers will be pres
ent. The camp grounds are de-
lightfully situated. Hacks can be
secured at Boyce to take the pub
lie to the grounds. Accommoda-
tions first-class. Everybody is in
vited to attend.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-06-27

The picnic and Barbecue at Montgom-
cry On the 18th, happened on our ''press
day." and that too. when q press OF bust
ness complications demands our atten-
ton at home, and 10 the editor had to
forego the pleasure pf meeting his many
friends on that audpicious occasion. A
large number went from Colfax, and we
feel satisfied that all had good time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-06-27
Buoklen's krnica salvs.

The best salve ID the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, nlcdrs, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapp&d hands, chilblains,
corns, and all othe} skin ernptions, and
positively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t il guarh ted to give perfect
satisfaction, or mohey refuded. Price
CSC per box. For bale by C. c. Nash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-06-27

The editor has been keeping bachelors
hall this week. his better half, with five
OF the kids, being dwsy on visit to her
brother, Mr.. ]. p. Lewis, near Paramount.
In the meanwhile Miss Annie Hadnot, an
obliging niece, with Miss Lima and Mas
ter Alfred GOODWIN, for company and as
sistance, il playing housekeeper in quite
efficient ami satisfactory style.