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Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10
WOES OF RICH MEN.
They Can De Neither Politicians. Nor
Authors, Nor Statesmen.

"The very rich people arc to be
and club-man the other day 10 a Now
York correspondent OF the Kansas City
Star when man once gots o large
fortune there Is no emolumont worth
striving for, for II he tries and succeeds
in winning 1t the world says that his
conflict was made oasy by his wealth.
II no has political aspirations he is nc-
cused OF purchasing votes and favor.
II he wants to shine in literature 1t is
declared that he hires an author to writo
his books. lie Is not permitted to hayo
an honest love for art. for wncn he be-
comes a collector It Ia said that he buys
pictures by the yard and statuary as
though it were cheese. John Jacob
Astor, who died recently. could have
been Minister To England undor Presi-
dent Hayes but he refused tho position
because he know tho Nation would do.
clare that 1t was given in reward for his
contribution to tho campaign fund. In
his whole life John Jacob Astor was
nothing more than real-estate agent
on large scale, and his end was ac-
complished by gout, tho bano OF all rich
men. Gout Is the inevitable result Of
afiluencc, II Is good food and what Is
now called good cooking that pre-
duces gout, and tho man OF largo
means is sure to have both Mr.
Astor was what might be called
quiet liver; that Is, he was per
fectly temperate In his appetites Be
sides this he was an extraordinary
strong youth and began his life OF lux
ury with constitution OF iron. But
the steady, unbrokcn comforts and plen-
itudos OF his existence did their work
and no died at sixty.cight, looking ~
hearty as any man in New York. 1t has
sometimes been observed that gout is 8
fashionable ailmnnt, but in reality II Is
u prevalent and deadly disease nmcng
the luxurious men In Now York, and
nearly every club window has big rcd.
faced man In IL who is haunted by the
realization that he may be called to his
reckoning at any moment II these mon
had over been tempted into the fields Of
endcavor and taken pot-luok with tho
regulate toilers of tho earth they would
be all right but tho smooth elegance OF
doing nothing that they have indulged
In, together with tho wines and spiced
dclicacies that have formed their sus-
tenance, has put them into pretty much
the same physical condition az those
geese that wc mako into pates do fois
gras. | advise tho poor not TO envy the
rich. will wagor that they arc as IN
happy az anybody. Tho richer thoY are
the moro unhappy they are. They can
not go into the struggle for fame, they
inistrust tho motives Of every new &C
qusintancc, and they invariably have
the gout. You will not find more sor-
rowful looking set OF mon in New York
than tho ones that belong to my club.
And thoy aro tho very richcat citizens
we have. In fact, ! AN prssly BAd Cog
wvseif"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10
cANDoR FoR SALE.
A Good story Tod at the EIpenss oS Z
Former POiitleAa.

A Good story Tod at the EIpehss oS .
Former POiitie,Aa.
There is kind OF frankness which is
purely disagreeabe, and there is anoth-
er kind which may hurt the sensibilities
for moment, but in tho end does not
lessen ones friendly regard for the
speaker. The Quincy Herald relates n
story OF the late Congressman Taulbee,
OF Kentucky.
An old negro, known az Uncle Eph,
had lived In tho Taulbee family for
many years, and was esteemed as nm
honest and faithful servant, After
Congressional election, at which Mr..
Taulbeo had been m unsuccessful can
didate, some OF his opponents twitted
him with the fact that his own servant
had voted against him.
Mr. Taulbee could not credit the
story, and vt last spoke 10 Uncle Epf
about a..
as it true, Uncle Eph. that you voted
against me2"
Yes. Massa william" answered the
old man. ~ voted the 'publican ticket
"Well, we'll, said Mr.. Taulbee. IL like
frankness, and here's dollar for your
candor"
The colored man stood scratching his
head, evidently with something on Lis
mind.
'Well, Eph, what Is it?" said Mr.. Tal-
bee.
III you Is buying candor, Msssa VIII
iam," said Uncle Eph, 'you owes mo
TO dollars mo, kase Iyetcd agln ye ave
timAa y
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10
STARTING LIFE ANEW.
Hoy One Man Lost wife and a Little
Tot Its Mother.

Tot Its Mother.
Iwas at the depot In Louisville, stand
ing in the doorway Of the ladies' wait
ing. room, when, writes Detroit Free
Press correspondent, stranger beck
onod me out and said:
II want you to do me favor. SEQ ii
there Is a woman about forty years old
in there. wearing black silk dress,
brown wrap and hat with two white
feathers In It."
Isauntered in and looked around, and
returned and reported her there.
Anybody with her?" he asked.
"Ycs; man and little child "
His face was pale and betrayed great
emotion, and his voice had q queer sound
TO it as he considered for a moment and
then said:
Take this pistol | am her husband,
and she has eloped. was going to kill
the man at first, but have thought bet
ter Of it."
He entered the room, and the guilty
pair rose up and turned pale as he APP
preached. lie did not look at either OF
them, but walked straight up to the
child, took her In his arms, and went
out saying:
I'VE haven't any home now. darling,
but VIC will go away somewhere and
make one"
Come, mammal" called the child.
Hush" no whispered. "You have
no mother She died two days agol
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10

nave ner teeth attended to. she there
fore secured a position at siS month,
and with her earnings for year she
said that she proposed to: have her teeth
properly cared for, and with the balance
to buy clothes to last her during life.
Then, II her husband would receive her.
she intended 20 return to him, AZ she
loved him. Mr.. Gildcrsleeve has
searched In vain for his wife; says he
provided literally for her and furnished
her horse, but did not approve OF her
having false teeth.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10
A Small Boy's Trick on an Elder slater
who Had sighted Him.

That was q mean joke played on a
young lady of Washington avenue the
other evening by small brother, says
the st. Louis Republic She had refused
10 lot him 60 with her for a horseback
ride one day, and he spitefully told her
he would get even with her" She had
habit OF carrying in her pocket little
silver and gilt powder puff box, and
when she feels that her nose needs a
touching with the puff she slides 1t out
carefully and under her corsage handker-
chief 1t reaches the dainty features ald
swiftly and hidden performs its mission.
The small boy knew this (small boys
are born detectives-on older sisters).
and he procured some cigar ashes, and,
seeking his sisters powder puff case, 1t
was the work OF one small moment to
empty out the white powder and fill the
case with cigar ashes.
That night the young lady attended
performance at the Olympic. During the
performance her nose began to feel "un-
powdery," so she whisked the case out
OF ber pocket to give the usual secretive
touch with the puff behind her hand
kerchief. moment later she was
smiling serenely in her escorts face,
and he-his expression was simply in
describable; horror, amazement, sur
prise, all blended in one concentrated
glance at the upturned face.
There is something wrong" he NUT
tered "Your-your nose isis gray
decidedly gray"
The member in question on the pretty
face received decided upward turn as
sho exclaimed: my nose is not gray.
What do you mean. sir, by your insult?"
"But-but it-it really is grsy-de-
cidedly gray-deucedly gray; excuse
the expression-the grayest ever saw
in my life"
"You are insane, sir; please take me
home" And she rose with naughty
gesture. Together they left tho theater,
but, womanlike, passing the mirror near
the entrance, she took sly glance at
her reflection. Horrors! She paused.
why, you are right" she gasped; my
nose Is gray. What can it be? Oh, that
wretched boyw The small boy got his
revenge-but no goes 70 q distant col
lege early next week.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10
ANOTHER TIE BROKEN.
Aleesnos Had Bssa Given Many Frivt-
lsgss, but He Was Ungrateful.

bo4es, but ho was OuBrotefuis
II am convinced. Algernon, that there
IL no such thing as gratitude in the
world. have striven against the doubt,
but In vain" and Beatrice looked as des.
olate as young man who calls on
stranger for the first time and never
hears a familiar topic OF conversation for
an hour, says the St Paul Pioneer-Press.
And how am | at fault?" said the
young man. rs interested az a hon with
one chicken and that one duck.
Don't trifle with me, Algy; you see
still forget that | should be firm. I
must ask you some questions" and the
fair maiden looked as sober as justice
OF the peace when he discovers that he
has LETT his tobacco.box at home.
'liave not allowed you to part your
name in the middle"
you have" responded tho youth,
with a painted, green-apple-pie express
sion.
"Have not allowed you to hum Mo
Ginty' with your numerous variations?"
persisted the fair Portia, with life in.
surance agents suavity.
you nave. answered the youth,
blushing as II he had dropped q poker
chip in the parlor.
"Aud Annie Rooney"
YES" was the almost inaudible muir
mur.
"Yes, Algy, ! have, and do you appre-
ciate 1t? Not particle. You men
never appreciate us poor women. Dur
ing this entire evening, while that hor-
rid Banks girl was laughing in her
sleeve, you persisted in saying: u
reckon instead of 4 fancy Algy, I
feel Obliged to say farewell forever"
and the fair maiden would have wept
had it not been for the violet powder on
her face.
And so another tender tie was rudely
broken.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10

a singular runaway is reported from
South Brooklyn, N. Y. A woman named
Gildersleeve, who had lived with her
husband for over thirty years and had
borne him four sons, some OF whom
have attained manhood has left her
home because, as she states in letter.
her husband had not furnished her
means 70 properly clothe horself and
hal refused 70 give her the money 20
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10

A mechanical genius has invented ~
instrument which he calls the eophone.
by which he claims that all sounds can
be heard and located on the darkest nigh
and In the thiClxest weather.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-04-10

The mines along the Union Pacific
railway now produce over |. 400, 900 tons
OF coal annually, and the owners slv
preparing for a mach larger output.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
BE ON GUARD.
Democrats to Make a Special Fight For
The T,a0iS1afure

Democrats to Make Special Fight For
The Legislature.
Word has gone out that the Democrats
have abandoned Campbell and are going
to devote their whole energies to the at
tempt to capture the Legislature. In all
close counties every seductive influence
will be brought to bear in behalf of the
Democratic candidates for Representa-
tive. In Belmont county, with others,
every means will be resorted to gain
votes for Myers, and Republicans should
be on their guard. Refuse all offers to
trade and vote the straight ticket is the
only safe way. The Democrats are des-
perate, and Doodle and whisky will pour
out in behalf of their candidate. Repub-
licans must be on the alert and keep a
close watch on the progress of affairs in
each ward and precinct See all doubtful
voters and post them on the issues of the
hour. There is no danger in Belmont
county if Republicans are awake to the
exigencies of the case. With every man
in line and full vote, the Democratic
hopes will again be sent glimmering. On
each individual member of the party
depends success. Work for the whole
ticket, and victory is ours.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
COMMISSIONERS DOINGS.
A Large Grist of Monthly Business
Pushed Through.
teratlon IN Road Allowed, Anoth-
er Refused-Other Notes.

Beside passing the monthly grist OF
bills the Board of Commissioners last
week transacted the following business,
in addition to what was given in our last
issue:
1t appearing to the Board that the
work of W. J. McClain, contractor on the
Bellaire and Jacobsburgh pike, and on
the BeIlaire and McMahon's Creek pike
was about completed, he was ordered
paid $500 out of the 10 per cent. reserved
until the completion of the work. Dough
erty Il Co. were ordered paid an equal
sum On their contracts on the Bellaire
and Jacobsburg pike.
On motion it was ordered that here
after toll-gate keepers on the Natl Road
keep no accounts except when toll is pre-
paid; and it was further ordered that
toll-gate keepers proceed at once to col
lect all toll now due within 80 days from
date of this order.
The report of A. H. Caldwell, J. o.
McKelyey, and I. Z. Lewis as viewers of
proposed alteration in Bellaire and West
Wheeling pike as prayed for by petition
ers is as follows: Beginning at point of
intersection of Noble and Forty eighth
streets in Bellaire, and running with cen
ter line of Forty eighth street to point
in the county road; thence with the coun-
ty road to point in the Bellaire and
West Wheeling pike in front of the
Schramm homestead" The alteration is
recommended and reasons given that the
change will accommodate more travel,
will be less expensive to construct, and
that public convenience requires such
alteration. No compensation or damages
were asked or allowed. Commissioners
ordered said alteration established.
The same board of viewers reported
on the proposed alteration in the Bellaire
and McMahon's Creek pike as prayed for
by petitioners as follows: beginning
with intersection of middle lines of Ham
ilton and Thirty-third streets; thence
on Thirty third street to Mon
roe; on Monroe to Thirty second; on
Thirty-second to Washington; on Wash
ingtOn to point of intersection with Bell
aire and McMahon's Creek pike" The
viewers recommended that the altera-
ton be not allowed for the following rea-
sons: Increased cost of construction, vir-
lually blocking two streets, and limiting
access to pike to one street. No compen-
'ation or damages asked or allowed. The
Commissioners affirmed the recommend
ltiOns of the viewers, and John w. Neff
It al, the petitioners, were ordered to pay
.0StS |
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
REPUBLICANS NS-EVERYBoDY,
VIII Hear General Hastings and Attorne.
General Watson on Friday Night,

VIII Hear General Hastings and Attorney
General Watson on Friday Night.
Republicans from all the surrounding
townships should prepare to hear General
Hastings, at Court House Hail.. on Fri
day night. General Hastings is an ora
tor of national reputation, keen think
er, clear reasoner, and a forcibl. and
attractive speaker General Hastings is
perhaps best known as the "hero of Jshns-
town. he having been Adjutant General
of Pennsylvania at the time of the terri
bic disaster there, and was placed in
charge of the relief work He was a form
liable candidate for Governor OF Penrsyl-
vania at the Convention last year. He
is thoroughly acquainted with the Issues
of the day, and is second to no foreign
speaker in Ohio this year. His coming
here is an honor to st. Clairsville, and an
audience worthy of the man should gnet
him.
Attorney General Watson will also be
present and speak, paying particular at
tention to State issues. The Uniontovn
Cornet Band will furnish music for the
occasion. Republicans, come out-bring
your families and neighbors along, and
help swell the crowd which will hear these
speakers. Don't forget the time. General
Hastings and Attorney General Watson,
on Friday night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
Twin Relics.

Mr.. John P. Harvey, of Uniontown,
came down Thursday to attend the ad-
vertised reunion of Company X, 18th
Ohio. To show his old comrades and 9TH
ers, he brought with him two relics of
war times of interest alike to those who
were familiar with them, and to the
younger generation as well. One of
them was a piece Of hard tack, which
Mr.. Harvey has preserved for thirty
years. The other was one of the old pa
per cartridges furnished by the govern
ment. The army biscuit seemed not to
have lost its flavor, but it would be diff
cult eating for the teeth of this genera
ton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
WORK FOR THE COURTS.
New Cases in Which Petitions Have Bee
Filed in the Clerks Office.

New Cases in Which Petitions Have Beer
Filed in the Clerks Office.
The docket for the coming term Of
Court still continues to increase, and now
numbers considerably more than 30C
cases. Since our last report petitions in
the following new cases have been filed
in the office of Clerk Davies:
]. W. Lane seeks to recover S2S with
interest, from James Brand.
In the case of George McGlumphey
against L. Spence, partition of real estate
is desired.
Ella Jackson asks for a divorce from
Joseph Jackson on the ground of gross
neglect of duty; and on the same ground
Lena George wants divorce from ]. E.
George.
In the case of J. C. Tallman against
Robert McMillen and others the plaintiff
asks for decision as to priority of lien
in three cases in which he has recovered
judgments, for S51 .6S, S13452, and S166.75
and costs, respectively.
Bina McHale asks $1,000 damages FROM
John W. Stuff, Bridgeport soloonkeep-
er, for selling liquor to her husband, con-
trary to her orders.
John j. Glover and others, as admins
traitors of Amos Glover, decd, bring an
action to recover from John Owens and
others the principal and interest on note
of $1,000; and likewise E. E. Foss brings
an action against H. H. Holloway and
administrator of Ohio Holloway, decd,
to recover promissory note of 800 with
interest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
Look Out for Them.

1t is said that pair of lightning rod
swindlers are operating in the rural
districts across the river. These worthies
called few days since upon farmer
back of Martins Ferry, and induced him
and his married son to contract for the
placing of rods upon their houses for
which they were to be paid the munifi-
cent sum of 81 80 for each building, and
agreed to take it out in lodging and horse
feed. Of course the farmers signed
contract, and of course said contract will
turn up in due time as negotiable note
for such sum as the swindlers may deter
mine they can collect without litigation.
In this particular case, a third party, un-
doubtedly partner of the original pair,
called upon the swindled farmer the next
day, and assuring him that he had been
swindled offered to compromise the mat
ter for S4o cash. This the victim refused
to do, and they are now waiting with
some anxiety for the appearance of that
note Wheeling Register.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
An Assignment Made.

On Tuesday the Barnesville Agricul
tural and Horticultural Society made a
deed of assignment to J. T. Schofield and
G. II. Kemp, for the benefit of the credit
ors of the concern. The property will
now be sold, and the affairs of the Socie-
ty wound up. The fair has been practi-
cally defunct for several years, but not
until this year was effort along that line
wholly abandoned. The Society is badly
in debt, and the assets will not nearly
liquidate the claims against it. This
now leaves only one fair association in
Belmont county, where formerly there
were three. Years ago all were well
patronized and flourishing, but the day
of the local fair seems to be fast waning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
Death of an Old Pioneer.

The death of Miss Nancy Hutchison
occurred on last Saturday night, at the
residence of Moses Hutchinson, north of
town. She retired in her usual health on
Saturday night and was found dead in
the morning. She was Sc years old and
had been gradually declining in health
for some time, but her death was alto
gether unexpected by her friends. The
deceased belonged to one of the oldest
families of this community, and was born
on what is now the Hutchison farm
when it was almost an unbroken wilder
ness. Her funeral took place on Tues
day. Interment in Union Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
Established in 1913.
M'KINLEY IN BELMONT.
The Great Protectionist at Barnesville
And Bellaire.
Arrangements Being Made for Two Great
Demonstrations Let Every Repub-
Ecan Attend.

Every Republican man, woman and
child in Belmont county should hear
Major Mckinley at one of the two meet
ings which he will hold in this county,
Thursday, October 22nd. AS already
announced Mr.. Mckinley will speak at
Barnesville on the afternoon of the day
mentioned, and at Bellaire on the evening
of the same day. Preparations are being
made all over the county to make these
meetings worthy of the great man who
will be the central figure in them, and
worthy of the great principles which he
so ably represents.
To hear Major Mckinley discuss the
tariff is to hear that question presented
by the one man in all this country who
is its absolute master. More unques-
toned facts, more inexorable logic, more
political wisdom are condensed in his
addresses than in those of any man now
in public life. He is an orator, too,
whose clear, musical voice and aggressive
and ringing periods beget in his hearers
conviction and enthusiasm. The occasion
on which one hears Major Mckinley is
one to be remembered and boasted of.
We can not too strongly urge upon all
our readers the importance of attending
these meetings. Go and hear the man
who has done more than any other man
living for establishing and fostering
American industries, for uplifting and
maintaining the prosperity of the Amer
ican workingman-who is the high priest
of Protection, and whose name makes the
industrial foes of this country throughout
the world tremble with fear and anger. |
By not attending you will miss a rare
intellectual feast, while your presence
will add to the effectiveness of the
demonstration.
Reduced rates will be made on all rail
roads. Though not yet arranged for, it
is certain that train will be run from
this place to Bellaire, returning after the
meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-15
Its True Colors-

The TUScdTG1cds Democrat, published
at Canal Dover, made its appearance last
week with the announcement that here
after the paper would be known as The
Peoples Adc0cate, and would champion
the principles advocated by the Peoples
party. The paper was established and
has at all times and under all circum-
stances been the rankest kind of a Demo
cratic sheet The editor in card gives
as a reason for taking up with the new
party that the principles advocated by
it are so near akin to those promulgated
by the Democracy, that it requires no
sacrifice of opinion to adopt either one"
In other words, the Democratic and PeO-
pies party are going to pull together, or
endeavor to do so, to defeat the Republi-
can party, and they are ready to do any
thing to hoodwink the people, TO accom-
plish their purpose.