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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
MEAT EATING AND MORALITY.
Count Tolstoi's First Step in the Regen.
Grafton of Mankind.

Grafton of Mankind
only desire TO establish the PROPOSE
tions that, in order to lead a moral life,
it Is necessary to observe certain Sc
quence in good actions; that if a man is
serious in his aspiration TO lead a good
life the practical manifestations of that
desire Will necessarily unfold themselves
| in certain order, and that IN this order
the abstemiousness (self mastery Is the
first virtue which he will have to cult
vate In the pursuit of the virtue of alb
stemiousness he must again observe a
certain definite order, and the first step
therein will be abstemiousness in food
fasting.
In the practice of fasting the first
thing from which he must abstain, if he
really and truly aims at leading good
| moral life, is animal food, and this for
the Ineligible reason that, not to speak
of the passions it engenders and fosters,
the consumption Of animal food is plainly
immoral, because it demands an act
which does violence to our moral senti-
ments-viz., murder-and is encouraged
and kept up only by mems greed of gold
| and their appetite for savory food. The
reason why the first step in fasting and
| in right living is abstinence from animal
food has been admirably formulated,
not by one man only, but by all man
kind in the persons of its most accredited
representatives during the course of hu-
man history.
But why, one may ask, if the illegality
ii. e., immorality-of consuming animal
food has been recognized by mankind
for such long period, have people never
theless persisted down to the present in
ignoring this law? This question natu-
rally suggests itself to those who are
prone to be guided less by the light of
their own reason than by public opinion.
The answer to the question, however, is
that all moral progress (and moral prog
ress is the essence of all progress what
ever is work of time, is accomplished
slowly, but that the sign of genuine
progress, as distinguished from casual
advance, is its uninterrupted continuous
ness and its ever increasing rapidity.
The vegetarian movement ought to fill
with gladness the souls of those who
have at heart the realization Of Gods
kingdom upon earth, not because vege-
tarianism itself is such an important
step toward the realization of this king
dom (all real steps are equally important
or unimportant), but because it serves
as criterion by which We know that
the pursuit of moral perfection on the
part of man Is genuine and sincere, in
asmuch as it has taken that form which
it must necessarily assume, and has truly
begun at the very beginning.
It is impossible not to rejoice at this,
just as it would be impossible for people
not to feel glad who, after having vainly
endeavored to reach the top of the house
by attempting to climb up the walls
from various sides, at last meet at the
bottom step of the staircase, and crowd
ing together there feel that there Is no
way of reaching the top except by as
cending that staircase and beginning
with this first and lowest step.-Co,int
Tolstoi in New Review.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
GRAINS OF GOLD.

No man is rich who is not contented
ANY work is hard work to lazy man
You viii never repent of being patient
and sober.
The world is his who can see through
its pretensions.
Great gain and little pain makes a
man soon weary.
The religion of some people consists
in set of notions.
Words hurt more than blows, and heal
more than balsams.
Discomfort is the want of self-reliance;
it is infirmity of will.
Trials never weaken US. They only
show us that we are weak.
Some people will sell their souls very
cheap for immediate payment.
1t is safer to be humble with one tai
ent than to be proud with ten.
Count the day lost on which you have
not tried to make somebody happy.
Until man has been tried he will al
ways have reason to be afraid of himself.
A good way to lose all that you have
is to be in too much of hurry to get
rich.
Every one, however wise, requires the
advice of some sagacious friend in the
affairs of life.
There is no evil which we cannot either
face or fly from, but the consciousness
of duty disregarded-
There are people who never give away
any milk until after they skim it, and
then they want credit for cream.
1t is easy to be merry when the heart
is light; but the true philosopher is he
who can make sunshine on a cloudy day.
The temple of fame stands upon the
grave; the fame that burns upon its affairs
is kindled from the ashes of dead men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
Now Trv This.

1t will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if you have cough,
cold, or any trouble with the throat,
chest, or lungs. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs al d
colds is guaranteed to give relief, or
money will be paid back. Sufferers
from La Grippe found it inst the thing
and under its use had a speedy and
perfect recovery. Try a sample bottle
at our expense and learn for yourself
just how good thing it is. Trial bottles
free at Pstterson's Drug Store. Large
size soc. and $1.00. 3
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

81 HOPE, Jennie, that you have given
the matter serious consideration" said
a lady to servant girl who had "given
notice" because she was to be married.
"Oh, have, ma'am," was the earnest re-
ply. "l've been to two fortune tellers,
and a clairvoyant, and looked in sign
book, and dreamed on lock of his hair,
and been to one of these asterologers,
and to mejeum, and they all say to go
ahead, ma'am. 1 amt one to marry
reckIeSSlike, ma'am."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

THE Alliance seems TO be having
things pretty much its own way in South
Carolina. Governor Tillman has beaten
the So called regular Democratic candi-
date for the nomination by over 10000,
and the Alliance also captured five out
of seven Congressional nominations.
There is likely to be bolt, as the feel
ing has become very bitter, but the
Tillmanites will carry the State III
NoYemher
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
A Girls Experience in a Lighthouse

A GirPs Experience in Lighthouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Trescott are keep
ers of the Gov. Lighthouse at Sand
Beach, Mich, and are blessed with a
daughter, four years old. Last April she
was taken down with measles, followed
with dreadful cough and turning into
the fever. Doctors at home and at
Detroit treated her, but in vain, she grew
worse rapidly. until she was a mere
"handful of bones" Then she tried DIR.
Kings New Discovery and after the use
of two and a half bottles, was completely
cured. They say DIR. Kings New Dis
covery is worth its weight in gold, yet
You may get a trial bottle free at
Pattersons' Drug Store. 6
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

EX-GOVERNOR JOHN p. ST. JOHN, OF
Kansas, is as usual in the front rank of
the demagogues and jawsmiths. AT
Hartford, Tuesday night, herung in the
Homestead trouble as an instance of
tariff oppression of the poor by the rich,
and in effect made direct plea for the
cause of free trade and the Democracy.
He is doubtless receiving the same sum
from the Democratic managers for his
speeches now as four years ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. Is, M.-Meets
every Wednesday night, on or before full moon.
.. ID. MEh Err, Secy- +. ID. BAILEY, w. NJ
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHA PTER. M n Ro,,cI
Arch Ndsons.-Stated eonvocations first Friday of
each month '' ii"a5 VI
J. B. MEYER, Rec Ed. BAILFy HH
,BELMONT COUNCIL, No 5E. r.. 4 3 NJ
Meets second Tuesday of each monIi, " " o. NJ
j. b. MEYER, Sec'y / n RV.N rY,,
,o11ui.i,.a nErh CO1 @ @1MANDER, No. 26, 4. T-Stated
eolcIaNsS, Ia brst tuesday of each month
D. d. ME, Eli oecN j. Is. RYAN f g.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

"FOR reasons too numerous to men
tion," said David b. Hill in his recent
speech at tie clambake of the Old Guard,
Il am gentleman of leisure this
summer" This remark of the New
York Democratic leader means great
deal. In this leisure Mr.. Hill will be
joined by many Democrats of the
Empire State. In fact everything points
to leisurely campaign in that State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
Importations of SheIlac.

The amount of shellac that was i'm
ported into Boston for the year ending
June 30, 1890, was 77,376 pounds, about
thirty-fve tons, and was worth $14, 337
The total amount imported into the
United States for the year ending June
80, 1890, was 4,730, ,465 pounds, of the
value of $S02,745. For the year of 1883
the number of pounds imported into the
United States was 5.509, ,S73.-Boston
Globe
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

BLUsHING BRIDE: want to get a
present for my husband, but l hardly
know what to get" Clerk: "Why not
get one of these nice silk mufiiers to
wear evenings?" Bride: "Oh, dear, mol
my husband never goes out nights"
Clerk: "Well, you might get it for next
Vearn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
A Delightful "Atrocitx. -

Since the treaty of reciprocity went
into effect our exports to Cuba have
increased at the rate of $1,000. 900 per
year. This is small fraction of the
results flowing from the eliminating
atrocity-the Mckinley bill.-Helena
tMon.) Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

ROGER QUERULOUS MILLS made a
speech in Forth Worth, Tex, the other
night, and local paper, in an honest
report of the me ting, says that when
he concluded his elaborate discourse
1.-The applause which greeted him was SO
loud and prolonged as to wake up two
thirds of the audience"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

4 lady of Eastbourne, England, has
just offered the sum of $3.50 to the Sea.
mems mission if the society will ap-
point a reader for that town, and the
offer has been accepted. The fisher.
men of Eastbourne are all residents
without any adinixture of nautical
ntranoara
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
CINCINNATI Democrats have postpon-

CINCINNATI Democrats have postpon-
ed their convention on account of the
prize fight taking place the same day in
New Orleans AS the entire Democratic
party of Cincinnati is of that tough ele-
ment which goes to prize fights, there
natl Democracy is wise beyond its usual
wont
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
It Should be in Every House.

J.B. Wilson, 81 Clay St, Sharpsburg
Pa, says he will not be without DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
coughs and colds; that it cured his wife
who was threatened with pneuminia af-
ter an attack of la grippe, when various
other remedies and several physicians
had done her no good. Robert Barber,
of Cooksport, Pa, claims DIR. Kings
New Discovery has done him more good
than anything he ever used for lung
trouble; nothing like it; try it; trial bot
ties free at Pattersons'. Large bottles
soc and 81. 5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

A negro living near Chokee, Ga, is
the owner of hound which, he says.
attends all the religious meetings of the
negroes, stands up and tries to follow
them in the singing, and regularly goes
10 the altar to be prayed for with the
rest of the mourners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
RELMONT COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Common Pleas Judge John B. briggs.
Probate Judge-James F. TaIlman.
Clerk Of COurts-Henry NJ Davies.
Sheriif-biadisOn NJ Scott
Auditor-yOSeph A. Henderson
Treasurer Frank b. Archer
Prosecuting AttOrney-Jesse w HolIingHxortb
RecOrder-,,Ohn NJ. Beckett.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
Coroner-A. NJ. F. Boyd.
C0nmissOners-Miles L. Hart. John e. Israel
w. 5. Mechem 'O'4' u israeli
lniirnary DirectOrs-William Lodge. uresident.
John A: Clark, clerk; b. M. LOper, IuditOr
superintendent lnfirmary SidebottOm.
East kichland ''
Superintendent ChildreD's Home-Peter Giflin-
GAINESVILLE. '
school ExamlnerS-James Duncan, BridgepOrt.
>. Y. Murphy. Belmont L. p. Harris Somerton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
An Original Prize Contest

To the first person who, by taking two letters
from the word PLAGUE" can make the name OF
IA disease that is common in portions of both Can
ada and the United States will be given an elegant
UPRIGHT PIANO, valued at s325, or its equivalent
in cash, as preferred. To the second person will
be given a Pony. CART and HARNESS complete,
valued at $780, or its equivalent in cash, if prefer
red To the third person Will be given an elegant
GOLD WATCH, valued at SO, or its equivalent in
cash. Fifty other prizes, ranging in value from
S25 to So will be awarded TO the next fifty persons
sending solutions strictly in the order received
IL you have tried other so-called prize cOmpeti-
tlOns without success, you must not condemn
these offered by this company, they perfect
ly reliable, and are carried on in good faith. Con-
testants must enclose u S. Postal Note for 30 cts
or Is 2-cent U. s. stamps, for one months trial
subscription to the Ladies Pictorial Weekly which
is the handsOmest and best illustrated weekly pub
lication for ladies on this continent. The only OBJ
ject in offering this competition to introduce it in
to new homes, and we guarantee that no partaiali-
ty will be shown in the awarding of prizes Per
sons living at distance, in the United States,
have as good an OppO tunity, as the date of post
mark on letters will be given precedence; so an
swer early. Address LADIES' PICTORIAL Co.,
sd, " TORONTO, CANADA.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
RELEASED AFTER 20 YEARS.

Perhaps no more pathetic tale of inno-
cent incarceration has come to light than
that which occurred in Greensboro, n. G.,
on Aug. 81, 1890; John Phillips, re-
spected citizen of that town. saws: "FOr
80 years suffered from dyspepsia; could
not enjoy one mOuthful of food: nv liver
and kidneys refused to act, and my VIII.
system was completely deranged; tried
everything without benefit. DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-ROot cured me-" Atdruggists. G
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

You may be happy yet in securing one
of the 48 Cash Prizes from SO to 800
for Poems on Esterbrook's Pens. Send
postal to Esterbook & Co., &c John ST.,
New York, for circulars. I
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

We know all about the plants of the
Old World and their sober characters.
What they can do in our New World
has to be still more developed and is an
other thing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

Prior was the son of cabinetmaker,
and himself was fond of mechanical
employments. He once said, "a good
carpenter was spoiled when 1 turned
my attention to poetry"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

Josephus speaks of Jew who was 10
feet 2 inches in height. And Pliny
tells of the Arabian giant Gabara. who
was feet inches, 1.-The tallest man
in the days of Claudius."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

Formerly the greater part of Irish
butter was packed into firkins, but the
farmers are now turning their atten-
ton to making butter suitable for pre-
serving in tins.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

1t is an old rule and none the worse
for being old to consider the lot of
those who are not SO well off as our
selves when we are tempted to feel ag-
grieved at the orderings of Providence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

THERE is nothing pleasanter, says an
an exchange, to use as a cure for rough
or sunburnt skin than slices of raw cu-
cumber. 1t is much cheaper remedy
than any of the preparations in bottles
and the best way is to cut off slice
and rub the juice well into the skin and
then dry with towel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

Facemaking was first done by Bar
bara Uttman about 1850, though the in
vention is claimed for an earlier date Sy
France and Italy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

A MARYLAND widow set a bear trap
and caught a young man. This will
probably cause boom in bear traps.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

NEVER ask an idle man to do any,
thing for you. 1t is only the busy man
who can find time to anything more.-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

BEFORE You go to boasting that you
have been bad, be sure that you have
got entirely over it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

A POEM going the rounds of the press
is entitled, "a Cure for Love-" Boshl
who wants cure for love?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

GEO. G. SEDGwICK, of Martins Ferry,
gives the best and most liberal Farm
Insurance Policy in the county. 1t is to
your interest to write him. 2-18-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

IF YOUR BACR ACHES,
Or you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, ii Is general debility Try
BROBN'S IRON BITTERS,
II viii cure you cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08
lanes's Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. 6-2-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

nRUMMOND POST No. 2O3-G.A.R.
Meets Saturday evenings on or before the fuIl
moon Comrades requested to attend ~
j. +. .CIIARLESWORTH.P PC
Nj. DAVIES, AdJ't
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

To relieve the oppressed is the most
glorious act man is capable of; it is in
some measure doing the work of his
Maker.
THE good things of life are not to be
had singly. but come to us with a mix
ture; like a schoolboy's holiday, with a
task affixed to the end of it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

If a traveller does not meet with one
who is his better or his equal, let him
firmly keep to his solitary journey; there
is no companionship fol fool.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

How many occasions of doing good,
in a greater or less measure, are passed
by from irresolutionl While we are say
ing to ourselves, ''Shall l, or shall [ not?"
the moment flies away, and the blossom
of joy which we might have given to it
is withered, and often cannot be revived
by any tears of repentance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

FORM the habit of early rising, and of
retiring early, which is quite as import
ant, and it will be easy to it. Do it regu-
larly, and the habit will form itself, so
that finally it will be almost the easiest
course you can take; do it irregularly,
and you will have lifelong fight against
irregular habits and bad hours.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

GoD makes the glow worm as certain
ly as the star; the light in both is divine.
If mine be an earth star to gladden. the
wayside, 1 must cultivate humbly and
rejoicingly its green earth-glow, and not
seek 10 blanch it to the whiteness of the
stars that lie in the field of blue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-08

If our Creator has so bountifully pro-
vided for our existence here, which is
but momentary, and for our temporal
wants, which will soon be forgotten, how
much more must he have done for our
enjoyment in the everlasting world.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-09-30
ST. LOUIS CARNIVAL.
MARKED INCREASE IN THE At
TENDANCE AND ENTHO-
sIAsM AT THE EXPOSITION.
Arrangements for the Yelled Prophets
Reception, Parade and I6all-EAceP'
tionally Low Railroad Rates.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 22.-The Exposition
has now been open about one-third OF
its ninth stason and the attendance up
to date is by far the best on record.
Gilmore's magnificent band OF loO
pieces is giving four concerts daily
and although there are 1000 seats IN
the Music hall, a vacant seat during
any portion of any one of the concerts
is,very unusual. The general features OF
the Exposition are voted by visitors from
all parts of the country, as well as from
Europe, as remarkable both for their
beauty and costliness and also for the
great variety, so many attractions hav-
ing been rarely collected together In
one building. The exhibits Of manu-
featured goods, of electrical and, me-
chanical triuinphs and high class
works of art are all first class; and
any one department would provide a
first class Exposition.
The next illumination will be given
on Thursday, Sept 20, when all the
electrical panorama and pyrotechnic
displays will be in full working order.
/ The carnival will be at its height
at the opening of October, for
on the afternoon of Oct. the
Yelled Prophet will arrive by boat and
be received by strong military guard.
Heretofore the Yelled Prophet has ar
rived secretly and has not been seen
until he appeared in the paraae, but as
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-09-30
Anothnr s rnightout.

TOPEKA Kan, Sept, 21-William
M. Mitchell, the Democratic member
of the board of railroad commission
ers, is the latest addition to the ranks
of the Democratic boilers. He has
written letter to friend in Harvey
county asking him to attend the
straightout conference October 18th,
and TO use his influence toward max
ing it a success.
John w. Breidenthal, chairman of
the Peoples central committee has
sent letters to the Peoples party pa
pers throughout the state announcing
his intention to remove his headquar'
tiers from Enterprise to this city, Octo'
Der t. and requests that his mail be
addressed to this point after that
| date
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-09-30

mark of his appreciation of the ex-
traordinary attractions this year he
will arrive by water and will hold re-
ception at the Exposition building dur
ing the afternoon. Yelled Prophets
day is Tuesday, Oct 4, when there will
be one of the largest crowds in st. Louis
ever collected in Western city. The
details of the parade are kept secret,
but it is generally known that the
pageant will be much more costly this
year than ever before, and as over six
miles of streets will be illuminated on
Yelled Prophets night the combined
attractions will be magnificent to de-
gree.
All the railroads are making very
low rates to st. Louis and intending
visitors should apply at once to the
nearest station agent to ascertain on
what days round trip tickets can be OBJ
tanned,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-09-30
Como with His Grandmothor.

BUFFALO, N Y, Sept or. Albert
Whitman, u barber % years old, has
left the city with his grandmother,
Mrs, George Whitman, who is nearly
70 years of age but wealthy, Writ
man leaves u wife and children in
straitencd circumstances, Three bar
bers employed in the shop where Writ
man worked have left town with rel
atives during the last two years, the
clippers being mother-in'law, an
aunt and Il sister-m-law
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-09-30
wrncl,en nv tho Winds.

New YonK, Sept ~. Terrific winds
are reported throughout the state to-
day. At Oswego the roof was blown
off Malone's planning mill and trees
and chimncys wrecked over the city.
The schooner Gnzelle was capsized
near Fair Haven, The crew chung to
the wreck and driftod ashore with the
exception of sailor named Wilson,
who was drowned At Long Island
city several buildings were wrecked
and two men killed. Great damage
was also done at several other points.