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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
The Cruelty of War.

An incident related in the biography
of Sir Provo Wallis, admiral of the Brit
ish feet, brings home TO the reader the
cruel nature Of war. II occurred dur
ing the war of 1872 An American cap
tain had taken a fine ship TO Lisbon,
where she had sold her cargo for the
use Of the British army under Yelling
ton, and received several thousands Of
dollars in return, which were on board.
Meantime war had been declared, and
on her homeward voyage she fell VIC
tim TO the British squadron. One of the
principal objects of her captors was to
obtain information. The American cap
tain was sent on board the Shannon
which afterward captured the famous
Chesapeake-but was kept in ignorance
of the war and of the fact that he was a
prisoner.
He answered unreservedly all the ques-
tions put to him, and Captain Broke.
who greatly disliked the deception lie
had been obliged to practice, now felt it
difficult to make the prisoner acquainted
with the next step which must be taken.
At length he forced himself to say:
Captain, must burn your ship"
The American, overcome by surprise,
faltered, Burn herr" :.
Indeed | must"
Burn her for what? Will not money
save her? She is all my own-and all
the property have in the world. Is it
war, then?"
"Yes." said Broke.
Both parties were painfully moved,
and the scene did not end without tear
from each, but duty was duty, and the
prize was destroyed. - Youths Com
paniOp
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

It is generally stated and believed tha.
the sultan of Morocco, like the czar, is
at once the temporal and the spiritual
head of his people, but this is not quite
true. Though one of his many titles is
that of guardian and commander of
the true believers" this authority is
very shadowy-at least as far as tht
Kairouin is concerned-and the sultan
had an opportunity of judging some three
years ago of the danger that might re-
suit from his interference in purely
church government. For some reason
or other he commanded that the mokad-
dunn, or chief trustee of the university
an office which has been hereditary in
one family since the death of the Tu-
nisian Fatma-be dismissed.
This was done, but within three days
there arose such an outcry and hubbub
at the sultan's attempt to exercise un
wonted authority in church matters that
he very wisely bethought him to an
nounce that in dream the apparition
of his sainted father had appeared to
him and requested him to reinstate the
mokaddum. The mokaddum was rein
stated, and the sultan has never inter
fered again in the affairs of the uniyer-
sity.-Fortnightly Review.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Stooping Shoulders.

Apropos of round shoulders, decided
the other day as sat in great public
gathering, drawn from all parts of the
land, that what we need most is not more
currency, or less taxes, or new banking
system, but law to enforce sitting up
straight. Take 100 0Americans-men and
women, and you could not find enough
good shoulders among them to make up
a table at whist. This defect of car
riage used to be thought peculiar to the
rural districts. 1t is not so. City peo-
pie show it less, but this is due to the
cunning of their tailors, and not to any
virtue of their own.
l am opposed to meddlesome legisla-
ton, but | should welcome the appoint
ment of officials who would go about
and compel the populace to sit and stand
erect, as the old worthless of the Puritan
meeting house compelled the congrega-
ton to keep awake. If such statute
were enacted, in two generations we
would not know ourselves-or rather
our descendants-so great would be the
improvement in health, physique and
dignity Fields Washington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
A Feat In Writing.

John j. Taylor, of Streator, Ills, once
wrote A, 100 words on the blank side of a
postal card This was sent to Chicago
paper, which heralded the story to the
world as being the most wonderful piece
of penwork ever executed. AS matter
of fact Mr.. Taylor's effort has been dis
counted on several occasions. Beedle.
the penman of Ottery st. Mary, Liver
pool, once wrote the following pieces en-
tire, without the slightest abbreviation,
all upon piece of cardboard 81 by 31a
inches in size: Goldsmith's Traveller" F"
"The Deserted Village" Essay on Edu-
cation" ""Distress of Disabled Soldier" :"
"The Tale of Aim" Justice" Gen
erosity,"" "Irresolution of Youth, ""Frail-
ty of Man." Friendship" and the ''Ge-
MUS of Love-"
In the center of the card there was a
perfect picture of Ottery church, all If
the shades and lines being formed of
parts of the writing. As kind of tale
piece he added the anthem of ''God Save
the Queen" embellished it with seventy
two stars, fifty-one crescents and nine
teen crosses, finishing the whole by draw
ing picture of serpent which inclosed
the whole of the miraculous production.
If you wish to ascertain exactly how
much Beedle's effort exceeded that OF
Mr.. Taylor. count the words in the
Goldsmith pieces catalogued above.-St.
Louis Republic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Injuries from Carbolic Acid.

Warnings are given in a German
medical journal against the injury to
skin, and even bone, which may result
from the long continued use of weak
say 8, 211z, or even Q per cent.-carbo-
lized applications, especially upon periph-
eral portions of the body, such as the
fingers. This effect, it is asserted, is due
in a small measure to the action of car
bolic acid upon the vasomotor system.
but in the main to its destructive effect
upon the red and white blood corpuscles.
This induces, partly in mechanical
and partly in a chemical way, stasis,
first in the capillaries, and, if the actio,
of the drug be continued, then in the
larger veins and arteries, with the result
that the nutrition of the part is inter-
fered with, and the removal of harmful
substances hindered, the maceration of
the epidermis caused by the acid favors
evaporation, SO that the gangrene is a
dry one, mummifcation. as it were.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Jenny Lind's Frankness.

Jenny Lind's judgment of books,
though undirected by anything like lit
erary training, always showed independ-
ence and penetration. She was a de-
voted lover of Carlyle's writings, and
the last book she read before her death
was Mr. Norton's volume of the corre-
spondence between Carlyle and Emer-
son. No doubt her admiration for the
great denouncer of shams was largely
due to the intense sincerity of her own
character, which made it impossible for
her to tolerate even those slight devia-
tions from strict truthfulness which are
seldom taken seriously, but are looked
upon as the accepted formula of society,
81 am so glad to see you" would hardly
have been her greeting to visitor whose
call was inconvenient or i'll timed. But,
on the other hand. her downrightness of
speech had nothing in common with
that of Mrs. Candour; it carried no dis
courtesy with it.-R. J. McNeill in Cen
t11ry
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
A FAIR ATTORNEY.

Alas! the world has gone awry
Since Cousin lillian entered college.
For she has grown 50 learned
Oft tremble at her wondrous knowledge.
Whene'er | dare To WOO her now
She frOwns that should so annoy her.
And then prociaims. with lofty brow,
Her mission is TO be a lawyer.
Life glides DO more on golden wings.
a sunny waif from Ell Dorado;
I've learned how true the poet sings,
That coming sorrow casts its shadow.
When tutti frutti lost its spell
felt some hidden grief impended;
When she declined a caramel
knew my rosy dream had ended.
She paints no more on china plaques,
With tints that would have crazed Murillo.
Strange birds that never piumed their backs
When Father Noah braved the billow.
Her fancy limns, with brighter blush,
The splendid triumphs that await her.
When in the court a breathlcss hush
Gives homage to the queen debaIer.
'Tis sad 10 meet such crushing noes
From eyes as blue as Scottish heather:
'Tis sad a maid with cheeks of rUse
Should have her heart bound up in leather
'Tis sad to keep ones passion pent,
Though Pallas' arms the fair environ;
But worse to have her quoting Kent
When one is fondly breathing Byron.
When Lillian is licensed at the law
Her fame, be sure, will ive-forever;
No barrister will pick a flaw
In logic 50 extremely clever;
The sheriff will forget his nap
To feast upon the lovely vision,
And cen the judge will set his cap
At her and dream of love Elysian.
Samuel VI. Peck in san Francisco Argonaut
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
GRAINS OF GOLD.

Ways are seldom wanting to him that
wills.
Every little act is the child of great
principle.
No deed can be small when the pur-
pose is great.
\ true friend does sometimes venture
to be offensive.
Right principles will by no means suit
wrong practices.
Culture is only polish. 1t does not
change the heart.
Time is the body and eternity the
spirit of existence.
Poverty is in want of much. but az
arice of everything.
The man whe most deserves a monu
ment does not need it.
No man was ever so much deceived by
another as by himself.
Trust not the praise of a friend or the
contempt of an enemy.
What is the good of good that does
not do somebody good?
The trouble is that when man needs
his nerve most he can't find it,
The best horse needs breaking, and
the aptest child needs teaching.
If you want to live long, don't try to
live more than one day at a time.
Whoever N; kes the fewest persons
uneasy, is the best bred in company.
Whenever prejudice exists in the
mind, there generosity is a stranger.
He that knows useful things, and not
he that knows many things, is the wise
man.
BE cautious of giving credence to the
i'll you hear, and dOubly SO of report
ing it.
1t is one of the greatest misfortunes
in life not to be able to endure miofor-
5un S.
He is the best accountant who can
cast up correctly the sum of his own
errors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
khedive and Sentry.

The khedive, oddly, enough for an orr
entail, did not smoke, but always carried
{ cigarette case. and delighted in offer
ing it and little presents of money to the
English sentries placed on guard round
his palace when first Cairo was occu-
pied by the British.
The khedive was an early riser, and
was in the habit of walking in his gar
den early in the morning. One day,
returning from such walk, he was
stopped by a sentry
Eyer can't go in here, yer know, said
the man of war, with the Briton's arnia-
bic contempt for fat little foreigner.
But | belong to the palace" faltered
the khedive, delighted.
''Oh, do yer? Got good placer
Every good, was the modest response.
''Ah, yer look like it. Nothin to do
and plenty to eat. wouldn't mind serv-
ing your master. What sort of feller
is he?'
And then, alas, the sergeant coming
along recognized and saluted the khe-
dive, to the vast discomfort of the sentry
IS well as to the chagrin of his highness.
'vho would have been glad to hear more
.bout hinself.-Touth's Companion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Odd Custom in Brazil.

A woman lately returned from Brazil
tells of the curious nomenclature of the
streets of Para. They are Biblical OF
of some event in the
Brazilian history. 1t seemed to her
quite irreverent to be told that desira-
BILE location was lat the corner of St.
John the Baptist and st. John the Evan
gelist streets" She went with her uncle,
who was on business, to dine at the
house of wealthy merchant
Everything was very gorgeous and
lavish in South American style. but on
leaving she was amazed to have her
hospitable host say to her. If you
have any washing send it here" 1t is
custom there, it seems, for wealthy
households to take in laundry work az
an employment for their large retinues
of servants.-Cor. Utica Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Scott Enjoyed Being Lionized.

Sir Walter Scott is an example of a
great man, who, so far as we can judge.
enjoyed paying the penalties of his
greatness, even in his hour of death. He
was great enough, but then he was that
kind of man, and the circumstances
among which he lived were favorable.
That was before the day of the penny
post, of the electric telegraph, of rail
ways and of the interviewer, and in his
prime he lived at Abbotsford, which is
equivalent nowadays to saying that he
lived at Joppa. He seems to have been
singularly free from the penalties of
greatness, which have enormously in
creased since the Wizard of the North
w Mt home, and such of them as came
in bis way he seems to have heartily en-
joyed.
He appears now and then to have
relished being turned into rare show,
and to being pointed at wherever he
went as Walter Scott. Indeed this be-
ing pointed at seems to have been rel
ished by many men whose greatness was
undoubted. Thackeray seems some
times almost to-have resented not being
pointed at.-All the Year Round.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
CarameIs and Constancy.

In one Of the large confectionery
stores on Chestnut street the girls who
have been there long time know most
of the engaged couples in town, and can
tell how long the sweet ENHANCEMENT
has been pending. They also are pretty
well posted as to what engagements are
broken. The reason is that one of the
things the engaged young man is sup
posed to do is to keep his fancee sup
piled with candy. Usually when a
young man lets up on his supply of
candy it is a sign either of a misunder-
standing or that the wedding day is near
at hand, for, strange to say, with the
approach of the nuptial date the bride
groom elect generally gets economical
in sweetmeats. possibly because he is
saving up for the bridal bouquet
Philadelphia Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Chinese Officials,

In China there are two officials for
each post, in order that one may spy
upon the other, the rule being that no
official shall report what he has done,
but only what the other has done.
From the highest official to the lowest
al practice a system of unblushing rob-
berry, called squeezing" The salary of
Il viceroy in some cases is $50 year;
he regularly draws not less than $4,000.
The salary of judge is e4O year; he
regularly draws at least $4,000. There
ire 1.200 police in Canton, not one of
whom receives wages, and yet the Office
is much sought after. Tile fact is, we
are assured, that the police are on excel
lent terms with the guild or fraternity
of thieves, and they work harmoniously
together Herbert.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
RaphaeI's Theological Virtue.

1t is vain to accuse Raphael. as did
certain of his contemporaries, of not
having sufficient theological virtue, in
asmuch as ne painted virgins that were
too humanity adorable. Raphael con-
formed his painting to his ideas and his
sentiments. He expressed his soul, just
as Lippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna
Bellini and Perugino expressed their
souls, each one differently, and in man.
ner characteristic of his more or less
complex personality; and, as regards
each one of them, the degree of our ad-
miration and sympathy depends upon
the temperament and culture of our
own souls.-Theodore Child in Harper's
Joou mucllage may be made OF dex-
trim two parts, acetic acid one part and
water five parts. Dissolve all by heat
ing and then add one part of alcohol.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

4,ELN0NT LODGE, No. IS, F. d A. M.-Meets
every Wednesday night on or before full moon.
j. Is. MEYER, Seey. +. ID. BAILEY, W. NJ.
ST. CLAIRSFILLE CHAPTER, No. II, ROudl
Irch AGs0ns.-Stated cOnvocations first Friday of
Zach month.
j. b. MEYER, Rec. +. ID. BAILEY, H. H.
BELMONT COUNCIL, No 54. r. M
Meets second Tuesday of each month.
j. b. MEYER, Sec'y j. b. RYAN T. ~
HOPE COMMANDER, No. 26, K. T.-Stated
sonclayes, first Tuesday of each month.
j. b. MEYER Secv j. B. RYAN. E. C.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Alphabet SupDers.

Alphabet suppers" are getting to be
quite a craz' in some parts of the coun-
try. The young people of church So
cieties arrange for an evening lunch, the
name of every article of which begins
with the same letter. Each member is
instructed % provide portion of the
feast, and forfeit is levied against de-
linquents. "B" supper. for instance,
would include bread, beans, butter,
bananas, beef, brick cheese (by an elias
tic construction of the rule), bologna,
stc.-Exchange.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
A NaM ROne.

The outside bearing surface Of ordi-
nary steel wire rope is often confined to
single wire in each strand, causing ex-
cessive wear of the exposed wires. A
Birmingham firm has produced an i'm
proved form of rope in which the strands
are flattened. This shape considerably
increases the wearing surface, making
1t possible to use much smaller wire, and
giving greater fexibility to the rope with
diminished brittleness of the wires while
IN use.-Ohio State Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Ahont Two English Poets.

A cottager near Farringford said one
LAY to his clergyman, They tells me
.hat this ere Lord Tennyson's a great
poet" Certainly he is-a very great
poet" "And I've been readin man
named Shakespeare-he was great
;joet too?' ''Indeed he was" Well
:aid the rustic critic as he struck his
pade deep into the soil, 81 don't think
.othing O. neither of 'emr'-N"'s- FORK
Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
1899. BELMONT COUNTY. Isss.

Teachers examinations will be held as follows:
Belmont-Eriday, Sept, 2; Saturday, Nov. 10,
Jan. IL, Feb. %, April 8, May i3, June 10.
ST. Clarsvile-May "a, and at close of Institute
in August
Barnesville-March II and June ~
Bellaire-Sept. IL and Feb. 4.
Bridgeport december TO-
Some tOG-March 25.
Hendry sburg-April -.
Flushing-October Is.
Bethesda-In July
Pupils examinations first Saturday in April and
in May.
Tests for professional certificate will be given at
any time, when called for by a number desiring
them Any necessary branch: also primary, will
be given at any time, upon due notice being given
the clerk.
Examinations begin at O'Clock a. NJ.
JAS DUNCAN, Pres,
I. 7. HARRIS,
:. C. MURPHY, Clerk,
Oily Board of School Examiners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
belmont COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Common Pleas Judge John B. briggs.
Probate Judge-James +. Tallman.
Clerk of COurtS-Henry NJ Davies
Standardization NJ. scott
Auditor-Joseph A Henderson
TreaSurer-Frank b. Archer
Prosecuting AttOrney-JeSse w. HOllingworth
Recorder-JOhn NJ. Beckett.
Suryeyor-Chalkley Dawson.
COrOner-A. Nj. +. Boyd
C0mmissioners-MileS X. Hart, John c. Israel
W. S. Mechem.
lnfrmary Directors-William Lodge, president;
John A. Clark, clerk; 3. NJ. LOper, auditor
Superintendent Infirmary john Sideb0ttom,
East Richland.
Superintendent ChildreD's HOme-Peter Gffin,
BarneSville.
School Examlners-JameS Duncan, Bridgeport;
5. G. Murphy, Belmont. T. P. Harris Somerton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

THE continual succession of bOils,
pimples, and eruptions from which many
suffer. indicates an impure state of the
blood. The most effective remedy is
Ayers Sarsaparilla. Itexpels the poison
harmlessly through the natural channels,
and leaves the skin clean and clear.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

"FoR the past two or three years l
have been subject to cramping pains in
the stomach" says Mr.. w. A. Baldwin,
hardware merchant of Boonville, Dal-
las Co., Iowa. II have tried number
of different remedies: the best one being
Chamberlains Collie, Cholera, and Diar-
rhea Remedy. One or two doses of it
always cures me- Sold by Patterson &
Sons, Druggists. 1-5-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
He Had Quit Drinking for Good.

washington Ssar.
NO, boys, I'm going to quit-this
time for good" said melancholy young
man to crowd of cronies as they stop
ped him in front of saloon. and asked
him to take something" "You know
have been with you for years, and the
painting we have done has given this
town a vermillion hue. But l must
quit now. 1t may be little hard with
me at first, but in short time | guess
will be able to rid myself of all desire
for those jolly rants and revtls that we
have had together.
"Yes, the resolution is a sudden one.
but it is none the less firm. You see,
after l was married quit you fellows
for long time and then gravitated
back to you. 1t was not that l loved
my wife any less. just got careless
and thoughtleSs. Somehow | seemed to
think that since l was providing her
with all the material luXuries of life
that she ought to be satisfied. l didn't
intend to neglect her, you know, and
thought she wouldn't care if l came
down town occasionally at night.
''Since these nocturnal absences from
home have become so frequent 1 notice
that change has appeared in her nature
Her sparkling vivacity that used to
charm and electrify me commenced to
wane. Still she strives to appear hap
py. But she is not the woman she used
to be. Her face has grown wan, her
cheeks have sunken, and the merry
CLEAN has left her eye. When l arise
in the morning with Redeemed eyes and
no appetite she looks at me pityingly
and hugs the baby closer to her bosom
than | ever noticed her to do before.
mo, she has never spoken to me
about it. If she would just pitch in and
give me tongue lashing, her sorrowing
look wouldn't make one feel so like
dog. She just looks, that's ALL Oh. no,
she doesn't fear for herself except as |
am affected. That look tells me palmer
than words that she feels | am killing
myself and will soon be lost to her
This morning she told baby to kiss
papa goodbye. There was strange
pathos in her voice when she spoke the
words that l never heard before And
then she turned away and broke into
low sobs that she tried to hide from me-
Good God, boys! l didn't think those
things ever existed out of novels or off
the stage. That's the reason that | tell
you that have quit. 1 like you all,
know You are splendid fellows, and that
you are my friends. ut-but-er-
she's the best friend l ever had, or ex-
pect to have, and-and- I'm going
to be-be-her friend, too" The crowd
dispersed. Nobody took anything.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

IT is a fact which escapes none. that,
generally speaking, whose is acquainted
with his worth has but but little stock
TO cultivate acquaintance with.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12
Do YOU Know I?

That more Ills result from an
Unhealthy Liver than any
other cause-Indigcstion, Consti-
patton, Hca5ache, Biliousness,
and Malaria usually attend it.
DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator
is vegetable specific for Liver
Disorders and their accompany
inr cv1Es. Il crres thousands
vAv not be one e them? Take
l1-. Sanford 5 Liver IIlvigorator
Vow Druggist will supply you.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

Some people say that it is very bad
luck Indeed for baby to see itself in a
mirror before it is year old. though
why this should be so considered IL
would be difficult to tell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

Cape Colony is the natural habitat OF
the largest known species of earthworm.
1t is soft, scaleless thing between six
md seven feet long, and much resembles
our common angle worm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

GEORGE GOULD, at 2S, now commands
estates which give employment to 100,-
900 men. A general of the army is not
in it with Gould when he comes to com
manding large armies of men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-12

A DRYING HOUSE for lumber has been
erected at Ottawa, in which electricity
is the heating power. This is the first
establishment of the kind in the world.