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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
AGANG OF DRUNKEN POLES
Murder a Man at the Wheeling Creek
Mines.
David Naylor Killed and his Body Thrown
On the Railroad Track and Man
gled by a Train.

On SuDudy lHOIlilig luc uOiiioiy hoh
gled remains of man were found scat
tered along the G., L. and w. railroad
track, near the Wheeling Creek coal
mines, and the external evidences point
to foul murder, and the body placed on
the railroad to hide the evidence of the
crime The remains of the victim were
identified as those of David Naylor, a
young man % years of age, from New
castle, who has been working in the
mines for about year. He is spoken of
as a quiet, sober man, and not quarrel
some.
A large number of Poles are employed
at the mines, and On Saturday they were
drinking. In the evening quarrel was
kicked up over a trivial affair between a
Pole and man named Edward Davis
A fight ensued, and in the struggle both
men fell into the creek. The Pole had
Davis down, and was holding his head
under water, when Naylor came along
Wis, pulling the Pole off. A number of
the Poles then interfered, and the fight
was not stopped until Naylor had knock
ed down a half dozen of the foreigners.
About 10 o'clock Saturday night loud
and angry words were heard in the vi
cinity of where the body was found, and
it is supposed the Poles, in revenge, kill
ed Naylor, and placed his body on the
railroad, where it was afterward run over
by a train. A brick was found with the
edge matted with blood and hair. Some
shirt buttons, corresponding to those on
MAYORS shirt, were also found, together
with several small pieces of human
brains. The point at which these eyi-
dences of crime were found, was 200
yards north of where there is the first ev
idence that the engine struck the body.
The remains were scattered along the
track for $50 yards, and presented a sick
ening sight. The head was crushed, but
evidently not by the engine.
Marshal Thompson, of Bridgeport,
went to the scene of the murder, and with
two or three assistants, arrested seven
Poles, who were taken to Bridgeport,
and lodged in Jail. Dave Campbell, an
American, was detained as witness.
The men arrested can scarcely speak
English, and when the officers came to
Wheeling Creek, tried to escape. They
are known to have been concerned in the
row on Saturday night. Their names
are Andy COrbett, Powell Goethe, Frank
Dulian, Mike Metnoski, John Bogus,
Frank Devene, and John Kienisoky.
On Monday, Coroner Boyd held an in
quest. over the remains. One witness
testified to having seen some Poles arm
ed with clubs and bricks, going toward
the scene of the murder, and identified
some of the prisoners as being in that
crowd. Had also heard one Pole say,
"Me kill Englishman." The Coroner's
jury brought in a verdict that Naylor
came to his death from causes not deli
nitely known.
On Monday night crowd gathered
about the lookup in bridgeport and talk
of lynching was freely indulged. The
hearing of the Poles took place yester
day, and it was thought probable three
of them at least would be held.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16

bridgeport. The majority report recon-
mended the seating of Alternate Phil
lips. The minority report in favor of
John Smith was adopted by means of
All amendment to the majority report.
Following the order of business, pre-
sentation of candidates for Clerk of
Courts was called. J. c. Kintner named
Henry NJ. Davies for denomination,
and Davies went through with whirl
under suspension of the rules.
In the same manner NJ NJ Scott was
re-nominated by acclamation for Sheriff,
upon motion of w. c. Burgendthal, of
Bellaire.
Presentation of candidates for Audi
tor was called. Ezra Mcconnell, of
Flushing, presented the name of Eli
Moore, of Warren. On this point George
A. Colpitts, of Warren, protested, urging
that Moore was not a candidate. J. w.
Fowler, of Bridgeport, was nominated
by delegate from that place. I. Brad
ley Smith, of Bridgeport, was named by
F.C. Robinson. Madison Aldredge, of
Martins Ferry, was named by delegate
from that place, and J. B. Longley, of
Richland, was presented by Major Ken
non, of st. Clairsville. A ballot was or
dered. and two were taken without ef
feet. On the third ballot Alredge re-
ceived majority, and his nomination
was made unanimous. The following
shows the result of the ballot:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
New Shop.

Amos Mcbride has fitted up new and
extensive establishment in the East end
of town. He has large new stock of
all kind of vehicles and harness, and he is
prepared with a force of competent work
men to execute promptly all orders for
any sort of harness, buggies. carts and
wagons of all kinds. He has a skilled
painter in his employ, and makes speci-
atty of repairing vehicles. Repairing
done in the most satisfactory and expe-
ditious way. If you want new carriage,
buggy, wagon, cart OF harness do not
fail to call on Mr.. Mcbride. He will fit
you out to your own satisfaction. Or if
your old things need repair, he will put
them in the best possible shape, and make
them look as well as new. Call and see
him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16

Before the result of the third ballot
was announced, Pultney and other town
ships changed their full vote to Aldredge,
which increased his vote above the total
given. 1t requiring 81 votes to nomi-
nate, Madison Aldredge was declared the
nominee.
Presentation of candidates for Record
er was next called. T. e. Mercer, of
Colerain, named Orlando Cope; T. g.
Ayers, of Richland, nominated r. e..
Simpson, of Union; 7. NJ. Keyser. of
Pultney, presented the name of w. j.
kirkpatrick, of the same township; I. z.
Harris, of Somerset was nominated by
E. F. Barnes; John A. Osler, of Warren,
was placed before the Convention by
George A. Colpitts; A. e. King named
"A. Danford, of Wayne; and John Pol
lock nominated A. Y. Henderson, of
Wheeling. Ittook ten ballots to decide
the contest in favor of T. p Harris, of
Somerset. The following shows the re-
suit of each ballot:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
WORKING FOR A RAILROAD.
Somerton Pulling Hard for An Outlet b!
Rail with Prospects of Success.

Somerton Pulling Hard for An Outlet by
Rail with Prospects Of Success.
The people of SomertOn and along Cap
tina believe that ere long the shrek of
the locomotive will echo in the hitherto
unbroken stiffness of that valley. Sur
veys have been made by two different
companies, and grade not to exceed 40
feet can be obtained, which is exceeding
ly low for roads in this part of the state.
The road which they expect is the Colum-
bus, Shawnee and Hooking, which is now
in operation from Columbus to Zanes
vile, and will be completed to Sandusky
by October. This is coal road, and is
desirous of reaching the rich coal fields
of Captina. 1t is now proposed to utilize
the b., Il. and G. from GAINESVILLE to
Cumberland and then build a line from
Cumberland to Alledonia, distance of
"A miles, and then use the B., z. and q.
into Bellaire. The road is a standard
guage, but that part of the b., Z. and c.
from Cumberland to Alledonia would
still remain narrow gnage and serve as
a feeder. The object is to secure lake
outlet for coal and an Eastern outlet for
ore. The coal along Captina is the Pitts
burgh vein, and is of admirable quality.
The road, if built, would greatly advance
the interestss6f the southern part of the
county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
A ..slic of the Constitution. "

Last week we made mention of the fact
that the designer and builder of the old
ship Constitution was Josiah Fox, and
that he afterward removed to and spent
his latter days in this county. On Fri
day, Henry F. Pickering, of East Rich
land, exhibited to us piece of wood
taken from the Constitution. Mr. Pick
ering informs us that the Constitution
was built about 1880, and that the Origi-
nal designs of the ship are still in the
hands of Charles Fox, of Short Creek,
Harrison county, son of the builder of
the Constitution. Mr.. Pickering is a
grandson of Josiah Fox, and came into
possession of this relic many years ago.
The wood is live oak, and is almost as
hard as iron. This relic Is priced very
highly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
FLOWERS AND CHILDREN.
Observance at the Churches {
this Place

Appropriate Observance at the Churches of
this Place.
Children's Day was elaborately OBJ
served in this place in both the Metho-
dist and Presbyterian churches. AT the
latter the pastor preached to the young
folks Sunday morning, and baptised a
number of little ones In the evening
the exercises were in charge of the Sab
bath school. Music and recitatiOns filled
the program The church was prettily
decorated with cut and pot flowers, and
the services were well attended.
DIR. Hingeley, at the Methodist church,
also performed the rite of baptism, and
received into the Church as members a
Sabbath school class of young ladies.
In the evening there were songs and re-
citations by number of young folks. A
motion song by dozen little girls, and
a collection recitation by eight small
boys were especially enjoyable features.
There were also excellent deelamations
and songs by older pupils The arrange
ment of flowers and ferns was elaborate.
An improvised fountain threw its sill
very spray over mass of ferns. Musi-
cal birds filled the air with melody. These
occasions are beautiful, soothing and
suggestive, and the persons who interest
themselves in arranging the decorations
and programs deserve sincere thanks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
New Series, Vol. 80, No "a
AN OLD CITIZEN.
Murat Halstead on Charles Hammond. An
Old Townsman-

Murat Halstead on Charles Hammond, An
Old Townsman.
The name of Charles Hammond is
among the first and most illustrious to
which this town of st. Clairsville can Law
claim. lie came to this county in 1901.
and for number of years praeticed law.
During the war of 1872, ne published
here The Feleratist, a Whig paper, and
the predecessor of THE BELMONT CHRoN-
ICLE. In the current Lippincott's, Murat
Halstead gives the following interesting
facts about this noted lawyer and jour-
nalist:
The Ohio editor whose fame was para
mount in the forties and fifties was
Charles Hammond, of the Cincinnati
Gazette, and the singularly vivid survival
of his reputation has been held to be an
embarrassment to his successors. as the
traditions of uncommon glory..oyershad-
ew the sober fesslitiss- OF f-listeRF.-oaee,
seeking to know for myself the origin of
Mr.. Hammond's persistent prominence,
| examined file of the Cincinnati Gdz-
ette, and found that he was for fifteen
successive issues of that paper absorbed
in setting forth the full meaning and
declaring the profound and glittering
policy embodied in Henry Clay's sono-
rous, but, feared, reasi IN the cold light
of a quarter of century sent, common
place utterances, in which the pomp of
self assertion exceeded the prescience.of
political acumen. There fingered, how
ever, an aneedote of Hammond that
proved he possessed something more than
deep sense of thedignities and soIemni-
ties of his profession. He and Robert L.
Lytle, the most accomplished Democrat
of his day-father of General Lytle the
poet hero, who fell at Chic hickamauga-had
been out on long walk, inspecting the
pickets and exploring the frontiers of
Cincinnati civilization, when it occurred
to the editor of the Gazette that he was
expected to furnish leader for the fol-
lowing day, and must make haste to do
so. Lytle, loath to part with such good
company, followed him, making an un-
accustomed appearance in Wing Office.
The shades of night were falling fast.
Lytle patiently held candle while Ham,
mond wrote rapidly for nearly an hour,
when, with an expression of qualification
that his work was well done, he thanked
his friend for his polite and gracious at
tention, called printer, handed him the
copy, mentioned that he did not care to
see the proof, and the two distinguished
gentlemen resumed their promedade, and
finished the festival 1t occurred to Ly
tie the next day that hewoald look into
the GassttsfbEH'' 'iss' 80 what had been pro
duced by sn, stands q ready writer while
he held the Candle; and, to his surprise,
and disgust that gradually became
amusement, he found that it was a very
bright and he thought, extravagantly
overdone. though not absolutely ridieu:
lous, assault upon himself, in which his
shortcomings as a politician were un-
sparingly reviewed, but his personal clev-
erness, with funny pretense of reluc-
tanee, admitted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
and Go.

fOlnIS ABOUT feOple w no ZONE
and Go.
Mrs. Moorehead and child, and Val
Heaton, who have been for some weeks
visiting friends in this vicinity, returned
to their home at Philadelphia, Monday.
Mrs. S. NJ. Bentley, and two daugh-
ters, of Waterloo, Iowa, are on a few
months visit to the family of Solomon
Bentley, at Bannock.
The Primus Cycling Club rode out
from Wheeling to this place Sunday, re-
turning in the evening. The following
members were together, w. T. Saddler, H.
E. Holman, w. H. Scharf, C. w. Hart
man, Martin Ruggaber, o. 7. Schrieber
Miss Stella Faulk, of Massillon, is
the guest of Miss Carrie Lee Danford.
Mrs. George w. Dunn, of Columbus,
made brief visit to her parents at this
place last week.
Miss Eva Giffen, of Bridgeport, is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. S. G. Hughes,
this week
Rev. Hingeley went to SomertOn on
Tuesday to attend the District Confer
ence of the NJ. E. church, which met in
that place on Tuesday evening.
F. c. Updegraff, of Mt. Pleasant, was
in town Tuesday.
-Bartley Johnson, now of Pittsburgh,
is in town this week.
H. III. Holloway, wife and child, were
in town Tuesday.
Miss Carrie Danford and Miss Stella
Faulk went from this place to Mt de
Chantal, Tuesday, to be present at a
rendition by amateurs of The Culprit
Fay.
ID. H. Miliigan, of the Gazette, is ab-
sent at the State Convention at Colum-
bus.
Deputy United States Marshal, C.P.
White was in town Sunday.
Postmaster Darrah and family, of
Bellaire, were guests of A. c. Darrah,
ESQ.,, last week,
Miss Lillian Lewis, of Barnesville,
was the guest of Miss Bertha Hunt dur
ing the past week.
Clyde Dove, of Wilton Junction, Ia.,
was visiting relatives in town over Sun
day.
Col. Charesworth, A. W. Kennon and
]. A. Henderson of this place are among
those from this county attending the
Democratic State Convention.
Capt. Thomas Wilson, of Somerton,
attended the Republican National Con-
ventiOn at Minneapolis. So far as we
have been able to learn he was the only
person frem this county in attendance.
Bert Robinson is visiting friends at
Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
Fourth of July.

The committee appointed to solicit
subscriptions for the Fourth of July Gel
ebration at st. Clairsvilie, has partly can
vassed the town, and met with crafty
ing success. The amount must however,
be largely increased before the celebra-
tion can be an entire success. 1t behooves
citizens who desire the event either for
pleasure or profit, to lend helping hand,
and push the matter vigorously.
The committee on engagements have
considered an excellent and hilarious
program, and it only needs sufficient
financial guarantee to make things boom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
Teachers Institute.

Following is the list of instructors that
have been employed to do work in the
Belmont County Teachers's Institute to
be held at st. Clairsville, July 25-Aug 10.
FIRST WEEK.
Prof w. A. Clark, Lebanon, o.
Sup't H. n. Mertz, Steubenville.
Sup't B. F. Jones, Bellaire.
SECOND WEEK.
Hon. j. J. Burns, Canton. D.
Sup't Mertz.
Sup't George Rossiter, st. Clairsville.
THIRD WEEK.
DR.. Samuel Findley, Akron, o.
Sup't Walter Mitchell, Wellsburg, w.
Va.
Sup't Joseph Rea, Barnesville.
FOURTH WEEK.
Hon. Henry Houck, LID, Harris
burg, Pa.
Sup't Mitchell.
Sup't j. g. Bethel, Flushing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16

The nomination for Intirmary Director
brought out a number of candidates as
follows: C. B. Wright, Goshen; j. w.
Fowler, Bridgeport; Lee Hays, Richland;
r. NJ. Dent, Richland; John Wilkinson.
Union. On the first ballot Wright re-
ceived 43 votes, Fowler IL, Hays 10, Dent
Z, and Wilkinson 16. The second ballot
gave Wright 81. Fowler l6, Hays "a, Dent
/, Wilkinson 10. Wright having a ma
jority over all, was declared the nominee
For Coroner, John p. Loman, of Putt
ney, was nominated by reclamation.
This completed the work of the Con-
vention. After giving three rousing
ing cheers for the tickets-County, State
and National, the Convention adjourned.
NOTES.
The teachers of Belmont county, aim ost
to man, stood by T. 2. Harris, and they
nominated him.
Colpitts, who put Osler before the Con-
tion, forgot to urge that populous War
ren, so often losing nominations by divis;
ions against itself, was now united and
firm for one man.
The Convention failed to stampede at
the name of Eli Moore. The stampeding
business is out of date.
Theodore Ayers speech in behalf of
Robert G. Simpson was notable effort
among number of good efforts.
The Pultney delegation was composed
of younger men than usual, and they
were a handsome and bright look
ing crowd.
c. ii. Blakeney and wife, of Bellaire,
were interested spectators.
Colonel Poorman's speech was an
hours attack On the enemy's breast
works.
In placing Loman's name before the
Convention Mr.. Smith said that he was
the man, who at a Republican meeting
some years ago had his leg broken by the
fall of a platform, but who from the
debris shouted out, "Hurrah for Ruther.
ford Il. Hayes
All the nominations were made unan
imous.
G olonel Poorman promises to make il
warm for free traders and the advocates
of free silver, and he will do it.
Martin Cowen called attention of the
Convention to the heretofore overlooked
fact that a committee should be author
ized to fill vacancies which might occul
| hot hn
ter be left with the Executive Commit
tea motion which was timely ant
which carried.
Three great cheers for the ticket, thre'
for Harrison and Reid, and three TO
Poorman, closed the Convention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
Two Persons Killed.

An electric street car ON the Wheeling
and Benwood line was struck by an en-
gine while crossing the b. and D. tracks
at the north end of Benwood on Friday,
and of the eleven persons in the car
Mrs. Charles Miller and Miss Kate Fitz
patrick, both of Wheeling, were killed,
and couple of others seriously injured
The fault lay with the conductor in moi
being certain that the track was clear be
fore attempting to cross.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
Chronicle and Tribune.

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
What q Lie J

A man in the northern part of the
county (name and address furnished ON
application) went out with an axe to
chop. He came across huge blacksnake,
and struck it with the blade of the axe.
The blow rang, and the axe glanced as if
striking hard metal. Obtaining assist
ance the axeman killed the reptile, and it
was found to have about it some six feet
of gas pipe. 1t had crawled through the
pipe, and became fastened in it, thus in
casing itself in complete coat of mail.
The entire length of the snake was about
eleven feet
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
Total

The Auditor is further authorized to
levy for Pipe Creek pike on all the taxa
BILE property within bounds $1,000, and on
Pultney township pixies for construction,
1.5 mills.
The matter of the application of Jos.
GalIaher and 81 others for the incorpora-
tion of Powhatan Point having been adj
journed until Thursday, the Board pro-
ceeded to consider the same. The Board
finds that said petition contained all the
matters required by law, that its state
ments are true; that the name proposed
is appropriate; that the limits are accu-
rately described, and the map accurate;
that more than thirty of the petitioners
are electors; that the notice of intention
to incorporate was properly published
and posted; that the proposed corpora
tion contains more than 800 population;
and it appearing to the Board right and
proper, the prayer of the petitioners is
granted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
Locating the Asylum.

The Commission to locate the new In
sane Asylum was in this county last
week, and visited Barnesville and Bell
aire. However. it is understood that the
former place will not be considered, ow-
ing to inadequate water supply. Several
sites in the vicinity of Bellaire were
looked over, and their desirability was
acknowledged, but it is believed that it
will take bonus of generous proportions
to influence the Commission to look ia
vorably on the claims of Belmont coun-
ty. The Commission was not brought to
ST. ClairSyille.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-06-16
COMMISSIONERS DOINGS.
A Summary of Business Transacted
By the Board.
The County Tax Levy Seven Cents Lower
Than Last Year-Powhatan In
corporated- Other Items.

The Board of County Commissioners
in regular quarterly session last week,
with all members present, disposed OF
accumulated business as follows:
The bond of Andrew T. Keyser as toll
collector on the Bellaire and JacObsburg
pike, was accepted and approved.
A strip of ground in Pultney township,
on the line of the Bellaire and Jacobs
burg pike, was ordered leased to Martha
McKimmons for 20 years, at rental of
$40 year.
The petition for free turnpike, to be
built on the one-mile plan, from the west
ern terminus of the McMahon's Greek
pike to Glencoe, was presented. Also a
remonstrance was presented to the Com
missioners setting forth reasons why
such petitions should not be granted, as
follows: That the published notice of peti
tioners is unauthorized by law that Com
missioners have discretionary power to
determine the location and boundaries of
said road; that said notice is vague and
uncertain; that there is not majority
of the freeholders within the limits on
the petition. The consideration of the
petition and remonstrance was post
poned until June 22d, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Board of Trustees of the Children's
Home submitted quarterly report of the
wants of the Home for the next three
months as follows: Food, fuel, ETC., S610;
clothing, S22O; wages, $3.50; repairs, S25;
improvements, Sl25; books and station
cry, $50; furniture, SS5; transportation,
$40; other expenses. 1925. Total, $3.50,
which was examined, deemed reasonable,
and said amount was set aside for the
use of the Home.
No bid having been received for break
ing and delivering stone on mile IL of the
National Road, on motion, contract for
for same was awarded to John Sidebot-
tom at So per rod.
On motion, the Auditor was authorized
to levy the following rates on the grand
duplicate of Belmont county ON the 500
for fho war 1900.
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Scio commencement.

The Commencement exercises of SciO
College begin with the Baccalaureate
Sermon by the President, on Sunday June
18th, at 1890.
Annual Sermon, by Rev. Starkey, at
at 7:30.
Annual address, by Hon. o. 7. Corson,
State School Commissioner, Wednesday
evening, June 20.
Annual Concert, Tuesday evening, 2lst
Anniversary of L. L. A. on Wednesday
evening.
Commencement proper, Thursday, 9 A.
NJ, June %.
P.LA. Anniversary Thursday evening.