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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
A Western Snake

From far western regions comes the
tale of man who was killed by dead
snake. This story is so thrilling that it
is best not to mention the name of the
place where the incident occurred.
Snake bites from live snakes are bad
enough, but when it comes to bites from
dead ones, the place where such reptiles
hive, or once lived, is good country to
avoid. 1t might be bad for the growth
of the town if revealed its location.
This farmer went out one morning to
chop wood. Perceiving snake near
his wood pile he chopped it into little
bits and threw all the pieces broadcast,
as a warning to other snakes not to ven
ture too near his wood pile.
AS he picked up the portion contain
ing the mouth Of the snake, it closed
upon his finger, but he thought nothing
further about the matter Two weeks
later, however, the finger began to
swell and within a couple of hours he
died. Thus-we see that in these districts
dead snakes are as dangerous as live
ones.-New York World.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

West of Missouri and exclusive of
Texas, Louisiana. Arkansas and Mis-
souri,, the number of cattle is 16.24S,66
and their value is estimated at $2l3, 1887,
500; the number Of horses and mules
1886, $50, value 1914, 775, ,o53; number of
sheep and hogs 23,3S2,7 1888, value 1884,
594, $50; making the aggregate value Of
horses and live stock $543, ,357 ,6O2. The
total product of horses and mules of all
the other states is 9,354 ,09 and their
value is estimated at $719. 1856, ,0S5. Ed
ward Rosewater's Omaha Address.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRh SBf TERI1N CIURCH-Rev r. AIex.
ander, pastor Public worship every sabbath
young peoples sOe'eCy of Christian endeayor S,,n
day evenings; general prayer meeting "Wednesday
evening" StrangerS welcome to all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rey-
Ezra Hingeley, pastor. Sabbath preachipg n;
4 m-; p. NJ; young peoples meeting. Monday
evenings general prayer meeting, Wednesday eve.
daily invited to all services
UNITED PRESBFTERIAN " CHURCH
Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath school. 10 a. m
puDle worship ii a m; weekly prayer meeting
frlday p IN monthly prayer meeting, last Satur
1ay OF each month, p. m. woman's missionary
sleiety last Saturday of each month, D. NJ; dis
trict prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays
thursdays and Saturdays each month, D. m
young women's prayer meeting, second Saturday
each month at tile parsonage, p. In.
AFRICAN M.ECHURCH-Rey VI. E. Albert March
pastor sunday service, 1920 q. m; D. m.; Sab
1tth sehoOl, 250 p. m.; weekly prayer meeting
thursday evenings. Strangers welcome.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
A East Growing Vine.

The Kudzu vine is probably the most
rapid growing plant in the world. 1t
belongs to the bean family. The leaves
look something like a Lima bean, and
was once called Dolichos japonicus. 1t
will grow easily sixty feet in three
months. 1t was introduced into Amer
ica by the japanese during the Centen-
nial exhibition. 1t is said that in its
own country it has flowers like punches
of wistaria- For some reason American
summers do not seem long enough for
it. 1t rarely blooms.-Meehan's Monthly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Women are fast obtaining substantial
recognition in the governing of London.
There are women members of the board
of education and various other important
bodies, and if women choose there may
now be women dock commissioners. In
a bill before parliament dealing with the
election of dock commissioners, Mr..
Courtney. chairman of the committee,
took novel and, as the newspapers de-
scribe it, ''praiseworthy' step by strik-
ing out the words male persons" SO
that the franchise might be conferred on
women. The promoters Of the bill said
if ladies might vote they might also be-
come commissioners. "And why not" !"
asked Mr.. Courtney, IF they are good
business women Letter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
A beautiful Eject in Mahogany

A peculiarly fine effect in mahogany
is obtained by saving crotches. A piece
is sawed just above and just below a
point where two limbs shoot out on op-
posite sides. When such piece is prop
erly cut up into veneer the crotches
show in beautiful plumelike markings
through the middle of each sheet--New
York Sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Glass Made Transparent, Quickly.

A method Of quickly rendering glass
transparent during the process of manu-
facture consists in forcing into the
melted materials a stream Of oxygen
gas, the enormous heat generated oxidiz-
ing all deleterious materials. York
Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
A ComDnrisOn.

Judge-What sort Of a man, now, was
it you saw commit the assault?
Constable--Sure, your honor he was
u small, insignificant cratur about your
own size, your honorl-Exchange.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Treatment of Poisonous Wounds.

Suck poisoned wounds, unless your
mouth is sore: enlarge the wound, or
better, cut out the part without delay;
hold the wounded part as long as can be
borne to IA hot coal or end Of cigar
Professor B. G. Wilder.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. IS, F. d A. M-Meets
every Wednesday night, on or before fun moon
j. B. MEYER, Secy. Ed BAILEY w M
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. n. ROunI
Arch Mds9ns.-Stated eonvOcations iirst Friday of
each month. -' Va
j. B. MEYER, Rec. Ed. BAIIEy IN
BELMONT COUNCIL, No 81, r. M
Meets second Tuesday of each month";
j. b. MEYER, Sec'y. j. B. RYANTIM
HOPE COMMANDER, No. rs, K. T-Stated
coneayes, first Tuesday of each month.
j. b. MEYER Secy j. b. RYAN. Z. C.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Teacher-ln China criminals are fire.
quently sentenced to be kept awake un-
til insanity and death result Now
how do you suppose they keep them
from falling asleep
Little Girl eldest of small family
l guess they gives 'em a baby to take
care of.-Good News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Why does not some lady go into wash
ing on scale sufficiently large to mako
it pay? At most of our summer water
ing places for instance there would be
abundant opportunity to make the ex-
pertinent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
An Awful Indian Custom.

In India, up to within the last few
years, the wife, either according to her
wishes or otherwise, was cremated on
the same funeral pyre that converted
her dead husbands remains into ashes.
Philadelphia Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A big human animal may be as un-
wholesome as big fungus. What we
need is a pure soul, q pure body, strong
will and firm knit frame.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
How 1t Feels TO Nave a I-.sn Bite You.

how 1t Feels to Have I-Sn Bite You.
Mr.. lnverarity, member of the Bom-
bay bar, says: 80 large an animal us a
lion coming at full speed against you Of
course knocks you off your legs. The
not hurt so much as you would think.
The only really painful part Of the bust
ness is the squeeze given by the jaws on
the bone. | felt none Of the dreamy
stupor Livingstone describes, but on the
contrary felt as usual. adopted the
course of lying quite still, which be-
heve is the best thing one can do, as
you are quite helpless with heavy ami
NAL on you, and they are inclined to
make grabs at everything that moves,
and the fewer bites you can get off with
the better
'.All the wounds are centers of inham-
nation and blood poisoning. and the
more you get the less chance you have
The power OF the lions jaws may be in
ferred from the fact that the honess
that seized me, although it had a
broken jaw. scored deep grooves in the
barrels of my rifle with her teeth. Some
claw wounds were mere scratches
which attribute to the fact that they
clutch at the surface of your coat, think
ing it is all solid underneath, and 50
reach the flesh pretty late. In fact. my
coat was torn in some places without
any corresponding wound beneath.
"lnever felt the eslightest shock. Tigers
and panthers. as a rule. Immediately
leave any one they seize in a charge, but
this lioness, having left me. went few
yards to roar at my men, returned, and
stood over me growing. and then bit
my arm. got no bite the first go off,
as she was occupied in biting the rifle
London Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A good dentifrice is made of two
ounces of pulverized borax, four ounces
of precipitated chalk and two ounces of
pulverized CASTLE soap.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Silence Unkfnd Criticism.

"This world could be made better,
said Mrs. Freuch-Sheldon with emphasis.
IF we would exercise more magma
nimity in our Judgment of other peoples
motives. and by devoting ourselves to
the accomplishment of some fixed object,
ambitious or otherwise, which will give
scope to latent qualities and develop new
ones, hence tending to break down preju-
lice by self enlargement. By silencing
the unkind criticism which may be pro-
voked and even deserved. By recount
ing the good rather than the bad even of
those inimical to New York World
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Out ,st Night.

Aunty-How did you catch such o
cold?
Wee Niece-Lookin at zee rollybolly-
alice.-Good News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

For dust in the eyes, avoid rubbing;
dash water in them; remove cinders,
etc, with the round point of lead Den-
Gil.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

REVERENCE the highest; have patience
with the lowest. Let the days perform
ance of the meanest duty be thy relig-
ion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
CHOICE EXCERPTS.

DISTINCTION is an eminence which is
attained but too frequently at the ex-
pense of freside.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE heavens. with their everlasting
faithfulness, look down on no sadder
contradiction than the sluggard and the
slattern in their prayers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE maxims tell you TO aim at per-
fection, which is well; but it is unat-
tainable, all the same.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

You may depend upon it that he is a
good man whose intimate friends are
good, and whose enemies are characters
decidedly bad.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A MAN may be old and young alter
nately twenty times day, as bright and
cheerful thoughts and sad and despond
ent ones succeed each other in his mind.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
BELMONT COUNTY DIRECTORY

Common Pleas Judge John B. briggs.
Probate Judge-JameS +. Talman
Clerk of COurts-Henry NJ Davies
Standardization NJ Scott.
Auditor-JOseph A. Henderson.
Treasurer-Frank b. Archer
Prosecuting Attoney-Jesse w. Hollingworth.
RecOrder-JOhn M. Beckett
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
COrOner-A. NJ. +. Boyd
Commissioners-Miles II. Hart, John c. Israel
W. 5. Mechem.
lntrmary Directors-William Lodge, president:
John A: Clark, clerk; b. M. LOper, 1udtOr.
Superintendent lnfirmary john Sidebottom
East Richland.
Superintendent ChildreD's Home-Peter Giffn,
BarneSville.
School Examiners James Duncan Bridgeport:
5. G. Murphy. Belmont I. P. Harris Somerton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

IOa, UriO OuIlIiici pdiaCC etU cnrii5
was sacked head of Buddha, carved
from magnificent ruby, fell to the
Duke of Brunswick as his share of the
spoiis. After his death it sold for $50, 600.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE only impregnable citadel of vir-
tue is religion; for there is no bulwark
of mere morality which some temptation
may not overtop, or undermine or de-
stroy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THERE are two kinds of unhappy peo-
pie In the world-those who are sad be-
cause they are not known, and those
who are miserable because they are
known too well.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

WHEN friend told Plato what scan
dalous stories his enemies had propaga-
ted concerning him, the philosopher re-
piled: Il thank them-I shall have the
more reason for trying to live SO that no
one shall belieys them"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

WERE we to ask hundred men who
from small beginnings have attained
condition of responsibility and influence,
to what they imputed their success in
life, the general answer would be, at
was from being early compelled to think
for and depend on ourselves"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

To be kindly affectionate toward all,
to bear no grudge or illwill, no thought
of displeasure or revenge toward any
man, is the easiest posture, the most
pleasant state of mind.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

IT is true that "some are born great,
some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon them" But, as a
rule, those who are desirous of greatness,
must win it themselves.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
THE RIVAL LIfSSTM1H

Haroun-al-Raschid loved his harem's maids:
He loved his gardens, with their winding
shades:
He loved TO watch his crystal fountains play;
He loved his horses and his courtiers gay;
He loved all royal sports that please king,
But most he loved TO hear his minstrels sing
And so ii happened that his fame had brought
Two rival singers to the caliph's court
Who pleased him best, full well each minstrel
knew.
Would be proclaimed the greater of the two
So well they pleased him that they found him
loath
To choose between them. for he loved them
both.
Let all the nation Judge" at length said he;
Who pieases best my people plesses me-
Through al the land the rival poets sung;
Their names and music we're on every tongue,
Until at last they never reacneu dnor
Where Fame had not sung all their songs be-
fore.
Ben Olaf sang Of deeds the calinh wrought.
The riches and the splendors of his court:
The mighty warriors every nation boasts,
And armies vanQuished by the prophets hosts;
How Islam's valor was beloved and feared;
And when he finished, listening thousands
oheered-
Mustapha's songs were all Of simpler things:
Forgotten was the pride of earthly kings.
He sang to them OF home and truth and love;
How Allah watched his children from above
Close to their hearts the poet s music crept;
And when he finished. all the people wept.
For though Ben Olaf charmed them with his
arts,
1t was Mustapha's songs that reached their
hearts
James q. Burnett in Harpers
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE law of kindness is the law of love,
and those who forget what is due to
Others forget what is due to themselves.
What affords more solace than the kind
ly shake of the hand, the kiss of friend
ship, and that hail fellow well met with
salutation that wakes up music in the
soul?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A CHEERFUL heart paints the world
as 1t finds it, like sunny landscape; the
morbid mind depicts it like sterile
wilderness, pallid with thick vapors, and
dark as the SHADOW of Death" 1t is
the mirror, in short, on which it is caught,
which lends to the face of nature the as
pect of its own turbulence or tranquility.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A CLEAR stream reflects all objects
that are upon its shore, but is unsullied
by them; SO it should be with our hearts
they should show the effect of all OBJ
jects, and yet remain unharmed by any.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

In troubled state we must do as in
foul weather upon river, not think to
cut directly through. for the boat may
be filled with water; but rise and fall as
the waves do, and give way as much as
we conveniently can.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18
HEARD ALL AROUND |!
What Globe Readers May Not Have
Heard To-day.
The Story Of Man and His 'POssum
i'm Durham.
AN OPERA HOUSE is DISCUSSED
Many and Several Remote, Antique and
Absurd Discussions on Various
Timely Topics.

This morning third party voter, with
long, unkempt hair, and some thirty
years growth of beard, came into town
in a two.mule wagon, bringing for
load big "black he 'possum," which he
parties wanted the ,,possum, and rendered
seventy-tive cents for it, but the owner
was no Jew, and he couldn't fall in
price. About 10 o'clock he drove around
the other side of the square, where bids
fell to fifty cents. After staying there
about an hour he moved to the shed of
the Reams warehouse, and had an offer
of twenty five cents. In utter disgust he
left there and went to Parrish's ware
house, and at o'clock kindly offered to
make Colonel Scott Burch a present of
it, Colonel Burch thanked him, but, as
he had nowhere to keep it, had to de-
cine accepting. AFTER Slttlng on tne
wagon some half hour, with a far away
look in his eyes. he quietly lifted the
'possum from the wagon-bed, took it
under his arm, and went behind Major
Guthrie's office and dropped it. Just
then, a street gamin yelled from the
other corner of the house: Say, mister,
you dropped your 'possum." STOPPING
deliberately and picking it up, he NUT
tered between clenched teeth Damn
the thing-I can't sell it, give it away, or
lose it :"
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18
An Opera House Next.

You may print it in your album of
song, if you want to" said Durham cit
izen this morning-''that it is among the
probabilities Of this year TO see a new
opera house under way. The present
opera house is inadequate to our present
demands, and | have an inside pointer
that valuable corner not far from THE
GLOBE office is being figured on. There
are four corners near there where it
could go--and you may draw your own
conclusions" An opera house would be
the stuff, and we hope our informant is
talking news when news is news.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18
A Gentle Criticism.

Il do not like the improvement on
Trinity church" said gentleman who
decorated our floor with natural leaf to-
bacco for an hour this morning. think
that steeple is all out of proportion,
and do not see that the addition to the
main building helps it any" And the
Old Man who is a quiet, yet sarcastic
cuss told him that as he never went in
side Of a church, he perhaps would never
see how it improved it. And the vulgar
and loathesome loafer left US, slamming
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18
LIVE LOCAL LINKS.
The Days Record of Current Events in
the City and Vicinity.
self.-L.ife


the City and Vicinity.
Captain Lockhart denies that he is
Pawnec Bills Wild West.
The midday train to Raleigh was
half an hour late again to-day.
Opening still on and new goods
arriving every day at the Durham Sup
ply Co.
Largest and handsomest line of dress
goods ever brought to the city at the
Durham Supply Co.
Ladies' wraps-the very latest, all
weights and in endless variety, at the
Durham Supply Co.
1t might not be out of place to in
sist that it is ratttlng good idea to look
out for sneak thieves.
Regular meeting of the Royal Arch
Chapter to night. Important business.
Full attendance requested.
Just received one car load of ceiling
and flooring and one car good heart
shingles at Jas. W. Jones & Co.
Table and bed linen, the best and
cheapest, every housekeeper should see
them, at the Durham Supply Co.
Capt. J. r. Hutchings is out of town
to-day, and the sale at the Reams ware
house was run by MIR. Geo. B. Elan.
Newest and nobbest styles in mems
and boys hats, caps and gents furnish
ing goods at the Durham Supply GO.
Regular meeting of Ehrlich Lodge
No 4, A. O. L. w, tonight at 80
o'clock. A full attendance is requested
-Changeable silks and velvets in all
the leading shades and colors-the very
latest thing in dress trimmings-at the
Durham Supply Co.
Old stock entirely removed and a
complete new line in every department
is being placed upon the counters of the
Durham Supply Co.
Everything you need in dry goods,
clothing, groceries and staple articles
can be had for the least money at the
Durham Supply Co.
Novelties in dress goods, beautiful
and inexpensive, for morning wrappers,
street costumes and evening dresses al
the Durham Supply Co.
1t would take too much time and
space to make individual mention of all
the Durham people-sCme two hundred
and more who went TO Raleigh to day.
Our ready made clothing department
embraces every article worn by men and
boys, and a perfect tit guaranteed in
every instance. The Durham Sup
ply Co.
Dress goods merchants and milliners
have had good trade to day. The
weather has been all that could be de-
sired and the ladies have been shopping
in platoons
East bound trains to-day all had on
extra coaches and were all crowded 1t
is evident Raleigh had a big crowd. 1t
was worth the trip to see the people from
all over the state in their holiday attire.
1t turns out that the thief who en-
tered NJ G. Herndon's safe on Saturday
night, an account of which was given in
Yesterdays GLOBE, got something after
all. Mr.. HerndOn now remembers there
was a gold watch in the drawer, left
there for deposit by another party, that
is now missing. This will turn up some
time, and give clue to the rogue.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18
The Celebration.

Colonel Hal Aver, of Raleigh, will inn
personate Christopher Columbus and Sir
Walter Raleigh to day. He will first dis
cover America and then locate at Raleigh.
After these two thrilling feats he will
shoot 8 town lot off the head Of Pswnee
Bill, causing Mr. Bill to bat his eyes in a
perfectly natural way.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18
Sale of Valuable Property.

Don't forget that Messrs. J. r. and W .
A. Gattis, executors will on Thursday
October 20, sell some valuable lots at
public auction. One of these lots is the
Home Place." formerly occupied by j.
w. Gattis, and has good dwellings and
outhouses, fruits, etc. There are also
other desirable lots to be sold, all of
which it will pay you to examine before
day of sale. The terms are most reason
able. See ad. in this issue for particu-
lars
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18

All miserable sufferers with dyspepsia
are cured by Simmons Liver Regulator
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18

1t is plain fact that twenty per cent.
of the deaths in our larger cities are
caused by consumption and when we
reflect that this terrible disease can be
forestalled Oy DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup,
shall we condemn the sufferers for their
negligence. or pity them for their igno-
rance.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-18
What They Will Do.

At the next Fourth Of July celebration
in this city Colonel Albright will catch a
creased pig, and Colonel Ballard will
climb a creased pole, if Brodie Duke
will give him boost.