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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
GRAINS OF GOLD.
1t is better to suffer than to sin.

1t is better to suffer than TO sin.
A cross word begets cross word.
The right kind of prayer never stops.
Little words are the sweetest to hear
Self deception is the worst kind Of de-
ception.
Love never complains that its burden
is too heavy.
Anybody can criticise, but only the
wise can commend.
The best prepreparation for behaving
right is to think right.
People need religion most when they
can't have their own way.
1t doesn't take SO very much money
to make a good man happy.
Nobody on earth works harder for
less pay than the stingy man.
Every time wise man makes a mis-
take it teaches him something.
1t is human nature to hate people
who show us that we are little.
II all our wishes were grati6ed most
of our pleasures would be destroyed.
Hold on to the truth. for it will serve
well, and do you good throughout eter-
nifty.
There is not much growing in grace
by those who are not willing to be gra-
cious.
We see Times furrow on another's
brow; how few themselves in that just
mirror seel
Hold on to your tongue when you are
just ready to swear, lie or speak harshly,
or use an improper word.
1t is by sffiiction chiefly that the heart
of man is purified, and that the thoughts
are fixed on better state.
We may neglect the wrongs which we
receive. but be careful to rectify those
which we are the cause of to others.
The sweetest music is not in the orato-
rio, but in the human voice, when it
speaks in tones of tenderness and truth.
Regulate your expense and your busi-
ness; be honorable and modest, simple
and free. Serve your country from duty,
not from ambition or vain hopes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
RAISING WILLOW FOR THE MARKET.
A Crop Which Needs Harvesting but Once
Every Four Years.

Every Four Years
In beautiful sweep of lowland north
of Melvale station on the Northern
Central railroad and about nine miles
from Baltimore there is peculiar farm.
1t is peculiar in that it renders to its
owner and tiller but one crop in four
years, and that crop of willow shoots.
The farmer, Antoine Spath, came from
Frankfort, Germany, many years ago,
and after erecting himself comforta-
BILE stone house, which still stands in
the midst of picturesque clump of
willows, at the end of the little valley,
set about planting his first crop of will
low shoots. Every year since he has
gone on planting row after row until
the valley has become covered with
them. Spath had learned the art of
weaving willow ware in his boyhood
days by the shores of the Main river,
and as fast as his little plantation grew
he gathered the shoots, stripped them
Of their green covering, and after dry
ing them wove baskets of every coll
ceivable form and size.
1T seems rather peculiar work in
this country" said the willow farmer,
speaking of his business, but in all
parts of Europe, especially in the Ger
man provinces, it is a very common
thing to find willow plantations and
willow weavers, for there willow is
used in many forms and for greater
number of purposes than / find it used
d., II. n,,1
France willow is employed in making at
least 20 different kinds of bird cages,
while in America metal is used-brass
or iron wire-and different woods.
Among the best families in European
countries cradles, woven by German
workers, may be found constructed en-
tirely of willow. Then there are a
hundred and one shapes of marketing
baskets, baskets used by milliners and
laundresses, baskets and panniers to be
carried upon the backs of man and
beasts for holding fish and fowl. In
preparing the willow for the weaver
we plant the slips in long rows paral-
lei with running stream of water and
cut them when they have attained four
years of growth. The cutting time is
early in the spring before the sap is
done running, and after tying them in
bundles they are placed in ponds of
water to keep them in a green state un-
til ready for stripping. Stripping the
willow is accomplished by drawing the
switches through and between two
heavy iron stanchions, whose edges peel
the light green bark from the white
heart, and then, after drying or curing
them upon long racks, we have got the
willow in a form for the weaver. 1t
was many years after l planted this
farm with willows before any one
thought of initiating my example, but
now there are several other plantations
located upon the Washington and An
napolis roads, and though you may find
quite as busy scenes there you will
scarcely find more picturesque place
than this anywhere, and that was one
of the reasons that led me to settle
here. Baltimore American.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
Possessed of Excellent Habits.

A fond parent residing in a small
New York state village wrote recently
to an old friend of his, Worth street
merchant of this city, making inquiries
regarding the habits of his son, who
was in the old merchants employ.
81 trust he keeps good company, "
the letter said, land is cultivating nc
bad habits. Do you know where he
sleeps at night?"
To this the merchant replied: u dc
not know where he sleeps at night. But
don't worry yourself on that score.
From the amount of sleeping he does
in the store in the daytime I'll warrant
he gets sufficient rest. New York
Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
A "BlUFFu THAT WORKED.
How a Little Man Avoided Fight With q
clustering Big One.

clustering Big One.
The big man was Just drunk enough
to be spelling for a fight. That was
apparent to every one in the cafe. He
hadn't been there % minutes before he
picked quarrel with a man three
sizes smaller, who had been quietly
mindirg his own business in corner
of the ROOM
"Sir, you We insulted mel" exclaimed
the big man.
You are mistaken, quietly respond
ed the other.
You're a iarI' thundered the big
man, land if you know what that
means you'll fight.
Certainly, was the rejoinder, with
out a tremor of perturbation, ''but it
must be after I've finished eating. l
never allow trif1es to interfere with my
dinner. Waiter, hurry up that porter
house steakl Never mind if it is bit
rare"
The big man, nonplussed for the time
being by such display of GOODNESS, sat
down at table near by and glared at
his prospective victim. We all felt sor-
~ for him, but the big man looked dan
gerous, even if he was three sheets in
the wind" and we decided not to in
terfere.
When the little man 8 steak came in,
he said something to the waiter. Two
minutes later the waiter said something
to the big man. 1t was noticed that he
didn't look quite so fierce after that,
and soon afterward, remarking with as
sumed carelessness that he would be
back IN minute, he left the room.
Then some of us ventured to suggest
to the little man that it was a good op-
portunity for him to skip" which,
considering the discrepancy in size be-
tween him and the man who had forced
quarrel upon him, would involve no
disgrace.
Much obliged for your good advice, I"
said he as coolly as ever, 'but there is
no necessity for that. The other fellow
has run away already"
When Is minutes had slipped by and
1.-THE other fellow" hadn't shown up,
we concluded that the little fellow was
right and wanted to know, of course,
what had caused the stampede.
''Oh, just little bluff. he replied
81 wasn't any more anxious to fight with
that brute than the rest of you were,
though. knew he was coward. or he
wouldn't have picked out a man SO
much smaller than himself to fasten a
quarrel ON. just told the waiter that
it would be worth dollar to let him
know that was Tim McCool, alias the
Kilkenny Cat lightweight champion
Of Ireland, just landed and anxious to
get on a match with somebody. i knew
that would work. / never get into a
scrape when can bluff my way out of
it, and as l keep cool head on my
shoulders generally succeed.
Thanks, but if you'll excuse me I'll
content myself with cigar. New
York Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. r. Alex
ander pastor Public worship every Sabbath b
morning and evening; sabbath school 900 a. IN. !;
young peoples society of Christian Endeav0r Sun
day evenings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday
evening. Strangers welcome to all services
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rev
arvey Webb, pastor. Sabbath preaching, 1890
a. m-; p. m; young peoples meeting, Monday
veningS; general prayer meeting Wednesday eve
l,nes sabbath school $50 am. Strangers cor
iially invited to all services.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev.
Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath school, 10 a. m. /;
public worship, IL a. m; weekly prayer meeting
friday D. m monthly prayer meeting, last Satur.
day OF each month, p. m; womans missionary
society," last Saturday of each month, p. m. dis
srict prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, p. m I;
young women's prayer meeting, second Saturday
each month at the parsonage, p. m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
Her Scheme Failed.

The latest instance of crime bringing
its own punishment comes, on the au-
thority of DR.. Leonard Guthrie, from
Italy. An Italian woman had a hus-
band, and the husband had the dropsy.
But the dropsy did not work quickly
enough. The woman put toad into
her husbands wine to poison him. But
the poison which the toad's skin Sc
cretes has an active principle-phrynin
which much resembles digitalis,
which is the best possible remedy for
dropsy pending ON heart disease. So.
instead of killing her husband, she re-
stored him to health.-San Francisco
Argonaut.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
Tn. Larres. Snake Tn tb, World.

Naturaiists say that the largest ser
pent of which accurate measurements
have been taken in modern times was
an anaconda which DR.. Gardner found
dead and suspended in the forks OF a
tree in Mexico. 1t was dragged out
into open ground by two horses, and a
careful measurement with tapeline
proved that it was 81 feet in length.
st. Louis Republic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
An Onion Sociable.

The fashionable circles of Fort Scott,
Kan, have devised a decided novelty
In the line of entertainments. They
are called "onion sociables, " and this
is how they are conducted: Six young
ladies stand in row, and one bites a
chunk out of an onion, then the onion
is turned over to the young men for in
spection. The one who guesses which
one of the young ladies bit the onion
kisses the other five ladies. If he fails
to guess, he is allowed only to kiss the
girl who bit the onion.-New York Re
Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess Of bile.
and cures malaria Get the genuine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

*Trains run daily. tDajy except Sunday.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE DIVISION-Leave, st.
Clairsville at 9 90 m; $50 pm.
PULLMAN SERFICE-Pittsburgh and Chi
cagO, trains Nos and 6. Chicago, Cleveland and
Pittsburgh, Columbus via Attica, trains Nos IA
and Is. Chicago, Baltimore and New York, trains
Nos. g. 4, 8, 6, and 8. Pittsburg and Cincinnati,
trains Nos. 100, 106 103 and 104,
For further Information call on B. s o. ticket
agents, or address:L. S. Allen, Asst Gen:Pass.
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
ROBT. b. CAMPBELL, G. o. SCULL,
Gen Sup't. Gen1 Pass. Agent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

Sir Boyle Roche said, "Single misfor-
tunes never come alone, and the greatest
Of all possible misfortunes is generally
followed by a much greater"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

90 Akron viaWarwick % 10
Cleveland-with fast trains for East and West;
Lorain-with the "NickelPlate;" Elyria-with the
Sterling-with the YP P&ORy; Warwick-with
the @ s C Ry: Mssillon-with W s r Y and
Doyer-with s NJ Ry; uhrichsSille-with the
Pan Handle; Bridgeport-with c & p Ry; Bel
laire-with B & o Ry; Wheeling with o X Ry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. IS, F. "a. M.-Meets
every Wednesday night, on or before full moon.
j. b. MEYER, Sec. G. ?. BUMGARNER, W. NJ.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. n. Roudl
Arch MGsons.-Stated conversations first Ffi-ay Of
each month.
j. B. MEYER, Rec. j. B. RYAN, II. P.
BELMONT COUNCIL, No. 81, r. d s. M
Meets second Tuesday of each month.
j. B. MEYER, Rec c. w. CARROLL, 7. l. nj.
HOPE COMMANDRY, No. 26, K. T.-Stated
conclayes, first Thursday OF each month.
j. B. MEYER, Rec. ISAAC ii. GASTON, E. G.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

AUTHORS may be divided into falling
stars, planets and fixed stars; the first
have a momentary effect; the second
have a much longer duration; but the
third are Interchangeable, possess their
own light, and work for all time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
DELMONT COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Common Pleas Judge John B. briggs.
Probate Judge-James +. Tallman.
Clerk of Courts-Henry M. Davies.
Standardization Nj. Scott.
AuditOr-JOseph A. Henderson.
TIeasurer-Frank B. Archer.
Prosecuting Attorney-Jesse w. Hollingworth.
Recorder-D. S. Creamer.
SuryeyOr-JOhn A. Bond.
Coroner. z. LOwman.
Commissioners-W. S. .Meehem, Silas Bailey,
Miles II. Hart.
Inirmary DirectOrs-Wiliam Lodge, president;
b. NJ LOper, clerk; C. b. Wright, auditor.
Superintendent Infirmary Alex. C. DanfOrd,
East Richland.
Superintendent ChildreD's .Home-N. B. Stewart,
Barnesvihe
School lExaminers-James Duncan, Bridgeport
s. c. Murphy, Belmont; 7. P. Harris, Somert0n-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
[TO BE Continued
Got Even with the Preacher.

A lawyer of this city tells story of
how he got even with preacher. 1t
was on the occasion of his second mar
riage. After concluding the ceremony
the minister took advantage of the
privilege accorded him by custom of
kissing the bride. While so engaged
the groom suddenly imprinted re-
sounding kiss ON the cheek of the min
ister's wife, who was standing immedi-
ately behind the wedding party.
The lady was indignant, and the min
lister asked for an explanation. Coolly
enough and in few words, the groom
expressed the opinion that it was poor
rule that would not work both ways
and that he had as much right to kiss
the preachers wife as the former had
to kiss the bride.-Louisville Post.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

THERE are some vain, conceited. self
important persons, that whatever goeth
alone, or moVeth upon greater means, if
they have never so little hand in it, who
imagine it is they that carry it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

American pumps are known in China
and Japan, "a well as in all parts OF
Europe,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

THE means that heaven yields must
be embraced and not neglected; else, il
heaven would and we would not, heav-
ems offer we refuse, the proffered sue
cor and redress.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
CLEVELAND. LoRAIN & WHEELING R. R
Time Card of Passenger Trains.

In effect Nov 18th, 1ses and until further notice
Standard Time Is minutes slower than
Columbus, Ohio, time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

it sets at work all the processes Of digestion
and nutrition, rouses every organ into nat
ural action, and brings back health and
strength In recovering from grippe, or in
convalescence from pneumonia, fevers, and
other wasting diseases, it speedily and surely
tnvigorates and builds up the whole system
For all diseases caused by a torpid liver or
impure blood, as Dyspepsia and Biliousness,
IL 1t doesn't benefit or cure In every case,
the money is returned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21
CHILDREN WHO SuFEER


from scrofulous,
skin or scalp dis
eases, ought TO be
given DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery, for pu-
rifying the blood.
For children who
are puny, pale or
weak, the !" Dis
'coveryn is a tonic
which builds up
both flesh and
strength What
is said Of it for
children applies
equally to adults
As an appetizing,
restorative tonic,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-21

HUMAN wisdom makes as i'll use of
her talent when she exercises it in re-
scinding from the number and sweet
ness of those pleasures that are natural
ly our due. as she employs it favorably
and well in artiicially Disgusting and
tricking out the ills of life to alleviate
the sense of them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
THE SCHOOL ELECTION.
IT WILL BE HELD UNDER THE OLD ELEC-
TI(N LAW.
The Officers Named 1t Yesterdays Session Of the
Board Of Comfy Commissioners.
0ths! Business

At yesterday session OF the Board of
Commissioner II was decided that the
county electI2f for county school Off
GERS should bD held under the old cleo
ton law, the following being adopted:
"WHEREAs, denominations have been
made for school officers at the coming
election in this county; and
WHEREAS. The election law permits,
in case there are mo nominations by po-
litical parties, the use Of the election
law as IL existed prior to 1891; therefore,
"ReSotre ed, That the school election to
be held May 10th, be under the old cleo
ton law, and to conduct said election
the following persons are appointed as
judges;
"Richland DIstrict-Brlck school
house, J. M. McCulloch, VIM. Carter
and John W.. Nichols; Glenn's run,
John b. Wilson, NJ. +. McCulloch and
A. P. McCplloch.
Liberty District-Valley Grove,
John Korn. Mo ryan Vermillion and L.
NJ. Maxwell; West Liberty, Samuel
Bell, John Gardner and j. Il. Atkinson;
Potomac, Isaac Snedeker, Jas. Howard
and Jas. Barr.
"Ritchie-Adams school house, Henry
Wolf, K. Criswell and Jas. Colley.
Wash lngtoh- Zoeckler. Jr.,
Isaac Bogard. Sr. aud John Koch.
"Triadelphi& - Triadelphia town,
Louis w heele1. Ralph Mccoy and Au-
gust EbeA fling; Elm Grove, Frank Higgs,
Shriver Woods and Louis Wharton;
RobInsonl's, Samuel Abercrom6ie, New
ton McCbnn abd Jas. Robinson; Leath-
erwood. Geo. Woods, Joe Bedillion and
Hugh OfNeill.f
1t was further ordered that the Clerk
be instr hcted Ito furnish the old ballot
boxes f9r said election.
The Board hook up the report Of the
'Commijaee 'ont Roads and Bridges in the
natter Of the proposed road through
the lands Of Theodore Wolf, and refused
to accept Mr.. VOLTS propositions, and
ordered the Prosecuting Attorney to In
stitntd dehnation proceedings.
Justice George Ankle was given per-
mission to order new docket, with the
stipulation that IL should be "plain
one" jand resolution was adopted to
the effect that hereafter all dockets or
for j hstices should be "plain."
Thb Board then resolved itself into
Conn ittees, and devoted the remainder
OF THE day to auditing bills.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27

A Little soy Run Over by Street Car
and Loses . Leg.

A Little Soy Run Over by . Street Car
and Loses Leg.
About half-past seven o'clock last
EVENING" distressing accident occurred
On the street railway line 10 North
Wheelig, resulting in Michael Wines
burg, sed about six years, losing one
Of his lgs.
The oy is an adopted son OF Mr.;
Winesbgg, and was on north-bound
car with that gentleman. Mr.. Wines
burg vas on the front plat
form with Driver z. p. Yoho, and
the boy was inside. As the car ap-
preached heir home, near Fourth and
Main stress, Mr.. Winesburg called to
the boy to yome out on the platform.
The boy didsse, and as the driver was
checking u, his horses, the boy got
down on thsstep. Both Mr.. Winesburg
and the drter told him not to jump,
but he jumpd backward, nevertheless,
and fell on tie wet street, falling under
the front whe6. at the car. The wheel
caught his leg and brought the car to a
stand-still, but no till the little fellow
was terribly hurt. The team was back
ed and the boy picIed up and taken to
the North Wheeling Hospital, where
his left leg was amLatated. At q late
hour last evening tn, boy was reported
as doing well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27

friends OF each had gotten into the
hacks. they started on a dead gaiiop
down Market street, and II the few
citizens who were out at the time did
not think a cyclone was coming down
Market street they felt that the fire de-
partment was out without their alarm
bells. The race to the creek bridge was
a pretty one, aud IL it had been an
nounced beforehand half the town
would have been on hand to witness the
exciting event. The destination seemed
to be back OF the Terminal depot where
many hacks 20 at that hour In the
morning, but IN the run one went over
the Market street bridge. In lew
minutes Rhine returned to the starting
point in front OF the REGISTER office,
ard WAS rewarded with a red ribbon for
his team. II you wish to get on fast In
the world and see fast things you must
get up early In the morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
A Fine Attraction.

The Toledo Blade says OF the Moss
Company, which appear at the Grand
Friday and Saturday, April rs and 20
with Saturday matinee:
A more credltable performance was
never given than that Of the Moss Co.
at tie Opera House last night. "A
Quick Match" built as musical COM
edy to especially bring into prominence
the remarkable talents OF the several
members of the company. serves It's
purpose well. Every feature OF the
programme is an entertaining novelty,
and the audience went home with a
feeling Of entire satisfaction at the per-
Torrance. The Moss Jollitles are es-
sured hearty welcome whenever they
may see fit to revisit Orlando.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Tho Force 60 DO Transferred.

Yesterday notices were put up In the
b. & o. repair shops in this city for all
the force to be transferred TO Benwood
Junction shops next Monday. All the
men, who will number about fifty, are
expected by the company, to move to
the Junction. The employees will be
given free passes till the fifteenth OF
next month. Most of the mechanics
will move there, but many OF the labor
ers, those who work for Sl.l0 a day.
cannot afford to move. as many OF these
men own little properties here. These
men will seek employment elsewhere.
Tomorrow morning at o'clock the
men are expected to report for duty on
Monday, and the company can then as
certain just how many Will move.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
DIED..

TEUFEL-Tuesday. April So, 1893 at a:ss
O'Clock D. M, L.lLEr, wife OF Edward Teofci.
aged a. Yeas.
Funeral from family residence, Alley T.
Nineteenth street. on Friday morning at $3.50
o'clock. Mass at S. Alphonsus Church at y
o'clock. Friends OF family invited to attend
Interment at Mt. Calvary cemetery. VIII be
an extra motor az 10 o'clock, W. 4 L. G. r. X.
PRACHT-Sunday evening, April q, 1855 a.
s:S0o'c.ock at family residence, No. s!i Main
street. LoUIs PRAcur. AGED ~ years.
Funeral services as St. jacobs Evangelical
German Lutheran Church, No. 400 Chapline
street. on Thursday afternoon at s:So o'clock.
Friend, OF the family respectfully invited to
attend. Interment at Mt. Wood cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Taxing Ont Licenses.

The applicants for liquor licenses
began to settle up at the Receivers
Office, yesterday, and eight or ten
licenses were taken out. Applicants
would do we'll to come into the Clerks
Office before Saturday, to avoid the big
rush there will be on tina. day and
Monday. A number OF State licenses
were also paid for at the Sheriff's Office,
Yesterday.