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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Up With a Balloon.

AT the Wheeling Fair on Friday after
noon, performance not on the bills was
enacted which was thrilling enough fsl
any one. A balloon ascension and para
chute jump was to take place, and as the
balloon rose from the ground with the
aeronauti in his proper place, the spectators
were Mortified to see man hanging head
downward with his leg entangled in the
rope which connected the parachute with
the balloon. The crowd instantly jumped
to the conclusion that he had been caught
in the ropes by accident, and all held
their breath expecting to see him fall and
be dashed to pieces. The man succeeded
in righting himself and clung fast to the
ropes. Owing to the weight of the two
men the balloon did not rise very high,
and came down at West Wheeling, land
ing both men safely. The parachute was
not detached. The man who thus made All
unexpected ascension was connected with
the party managing the balloon, and
many thought the plan was prearranged,
but whether true or not, the event was
sufficiently exciting to the crowd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
ON THE TRAIN
That Was He'd Up By Bandits on the
Lake Shore Tuesday Morning.
Other Items.

Miss May Harris,-of this place, was OF
the Lake Shore train which was held VI
and robbed at Kessler, Indiana, Tuesday
morning Miss Harris was on a sleeper
and was awakened by the stopping of tht
train. Immediately after there were re
ports of exploding cartridges and tOrpe
does. The train was delayed for about
an hour, and the passengers learning the
cause of the trouble kept well inside the
cars. A great number crowded into the
baggage car, but were careful to keep in
side, as an occasional shot from a Win
chester came whiZzing their way. Thert
were many women passengers aboard
and they were, of course, badly fright
ened, one woman fainting The passen-
gers expected nothing less than the rob
berry of all their valuables, and considered
themselves extremely lucky, when the
robbers having looted the safe and Sc
cured some one to two hundred thousand
dollars, fired number of shots into the
air, and disappeared in grove adjoining
the track. The chief terror of the crew
and passengers seemed to be that the fast
train which they knew to be following
would crash into them. A flagman was
sent back, but he was fired on by the rob-
bers, and no one knew whether he had
got safely back or not.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Hall DadieQtad

Saturday afternoon the new hall of the
miners union at West Bridgeport, built
by the miners of the Wheeling Greek
coal works, was dedicated with impress
i've cermonies. There was parade at 2
P. NJ, headed by Meister's band and an
escort of police, and made up of q. A. R.
veterans, American Mechanics, and other
orders. A meeting was then held, Hon.
J. G. Heinlein, presiding. President Nc
Bride, of the miners national union was
the chief speaker. State Labor Commits
sioner Lewis, J. p. Jones, mine inspector,
j. II. Burtt, of Wheeling, Rev. c. b. Hen
thorne and others also spoke, after which
Mr.. Mcbride formally declared the hall
dedicated to the uses for which it was
built.
In the evening a concert and entertain
ment was given in the hall, by the band
and local talent. The exercises were
successful and pleasing throughout.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Their Woes.

An exchange tells the following good
story of the woes of young married
pair.
An amusing incident happened at the
depot at a summer resort which was Wis
tied by newlywedded pair from Wheel
ing a few weeks ago. A large trunk
came in literally covered with great black
labels reading something like this: "This
belongs to bridal couple" "It is their
first experience" "a bran new pair y
"Use them easy" "BOth are young and
bashful." etc. These labels were placed
on the trunk unbeknown to the parties
when the couple left the depot at Wheel
ing. When the trunk was removed from
the station at the resort to the hotel it
was followed by some fifty boys. 1t is
reported that the couple uttered sulphur
GUS words when they discovered their
predicament. 1t was rude.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
William Waddell.

William Waddell, an old and esteemed
citizen of this township died at his home
near Lewis Mills on Wednesday after
noon last from a bilious disorder. He
was one of the substantial farmers of
this county and by industry and close
attention had amassed considerable
fortune. A few years since he purchased
property in this place and removed here
intending to spend the remainder of his
days in retirement, but his wife dying
within a short time he returned to the
farm and made his home with his son
He was about : years of age. His fun
eral took place on Friday. Interment
at the Union Cemetery in this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Public Sale.

For the purpose of making change in
my business, / will sell at public sale at
my residence, 81 miles southwest of st.
Clairsville, Ohio, ~ miles south of Vine
yard Hill schoolhOuse, on Wednesday,
September 20, 1893, at 10 o'clock A. M, the
following named property: A complete
set of farming implements, consisting of
one twine binder, two moving machines,
one steel loon harrow, one steel harrow,
one steel spring -toothed harrow, three
plows, four shovel plOws, wagons, sleds,
seven sets of harness, buggieS, carts, one
No. surrey, and great number of other
farm implements, too numerous to men
tion Twenty acres of corn in the field,
25 tons of hay, Is tons of straw, 3 acres
of potatoes, IL head of heavy and light
work horses, head of highbred colts and
fillies, 2 head of young cattle, 2 milk
cows, so head of sheep, 20 head of hogs,
ETC., etc. Sale to be continued till all the
property is disposed of. Terms made
known on day of sale. J.C. KINTNER.
l. n. CLARK, Auctioneer. 81 2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Executive Committee.

Chairman Archer has selected the fol
lowing gentlemen as members of the Re-
publican County Executive Committee:
J. w. Nichols, l. H. Castor, G. e. Carroll
W. S. Cowen, Richland township; Samuel
B. Piper, J. L. Heed, Warren; Madison
Aldredge, e. G.Sedgwick, Martins Ferry;
]. E. Trueman, Charles Junkins, Bridge
port; John Davis, d. T. Cowen, w. G.
Cochran, J Blackburn, John Huffman,
Bellaire; J. w. Hollingsworth, Flushing;
]. N. Fish, York. All are enthusiastic
party workers, and will look after the
affairs of the campaign with careful
scrutiny.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
No Sugar.

People in this place. and the complaint
is general, are experiencing sugar
famine. For some days back it has been
difficult to procure any sugar except some
of the cheaper grades. The trouble
seems to be that a short time ago there
was such slack demand for sugar that
many refneries shut down, and on that
account the stock of sugar was low when
the fruit season suddenly struck us
Jobbers ran out of sugar and were unable
to obtain supplies without delays. 1t is
also asserted that it is only scheme of
the sugar trust to raise prices by creating
a false scarcity. At any rate sugar is
scarce.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Jewish New Year.

The Jewish New Year began Sunday
evening at sundown and will continue
for ten days, or until sundown on Sep
tember 20. 1t is the beginning of the
year 1854 according to the Hebrew calen-
dar. The observance began upon the
Rosh Hasbona, or "head of the year," )"
and will end with Yom Kippur, or ''day
of atonement" The observance of this
New Year period of the days is a most
important event each year in the Jewish
church, and for ages has been religiously
kept by all good Hebrews.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
No Whisky.

A tradition that jug Of whisky had
been placed under the corner stone of the
old Courthouse at Cadiz, raised great
expectations i'll mouths of some of the
people in that place, and the tearing
down of the old building was eagerly
watched. But when the cornerstone
was reached there was no jug, nor was
there anything else there. The story was
nothing but tradition, and there was
nothing but disappointment. The build
ing was erected in 1916, and it would have
been pretty old whisky.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Election Notice.

Members of the Belmont County Agri
cultural Society are hereby notified that
an election of five members of the Board
of Directors of said Society will be held
at the Clerks Office on the Fair grounds
at st. Clairsville, from II A. NJ. to o'clock
P. M, on Wednesday, September 9th,
1893. THEo. AYERS,
GA I'd Secretary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
and Go.

Pertinent Points About People Who Com
| and Go.
"A. l.. Perkins, of Alledonia, was il
town last week.
Miss Mary Mitchell went last weeE
to Pittsburg to enter school for the year
Miss Mable Scott, of Bridgeport, and
Miss Bess Jepson, of Wheeling, were
guests of Mrs. H. c. Welday last week.
james and Will McConnaughey
young men of Washington. Pa, rode over
on their wheels Friday, and were guests
of their aunt, Mrs. Tallman.
MIR and Mrs. Thomas Burtoft start
ed Monday for visit to the Worlds Fair
"A. I. Stilwell went last week to
Chicago and the Fair.
Miss Marah Turnbull, who has been
for some time the guest of the family of
John Henderson, returned to her home
at Detroit last week.
Mrs. White, Miss Annie White, l. FL.
Gasten, Jesse w. Hollingsworth and
Benny Mcbride went Tuesday to Chicago
and Sycamore, Ill.
Miss Anna Steenrod and Miss Bess
Hewetson started Tuesday by the b. and
o., for Chicago.
S. T. Glass and son, of Mt. Pleasant,
were in town ON business one day last
week.
DR.. Webb, of the NJ E. church, is In
attendance at the East Ohio Conference
at East Liverpool this week.
j. A. Neff is in the West this week
on business trip and will visit the Fair
Charles ID. Darrah went Tuesday to
Washington, Pa, where he will enter
Washington and jefferson College.
Miss Gertrude Darrah and Miss Lucy
Alexander go next Monday to school at
Chambersburg, Pa.
George Nichols, the photographer, is
at home.
j. b. McMechan is suffering from a
severe attack of typhoid fever.
e. N. Hall, K. L. Raymond, F. NJ
Ferguson and II. e. Raymond, Wheeling
wheelmen, rode out Sunday and took
dinner at the Clarendon.
Charlie Clark, who has been lately
working at Brooklyn, N. Y, is at home
with his parents at the Clarendon.
Miss Emma Troll returned to Canton
Sunday to resume her duties, after va
cation spent here and at Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Thompson, of
Pittsburg, and Mrs. Agnes McGeorge, of
Cleveland were the guests of the family
of Mr.. Morrison last week.
MIR. and Mrs Eliot, of Baitsville, are
visiting Mrs. Joel Eliot at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Boroff started
Wednesday for ten days visit to the
Fair.
Alex. Barrett returned Monday from
Cambridgeboro, Pa, where he has been
for the past month for the benefit of his
health. He is much improved.
F. h. Archer is at Columbus and
Chicago this week on business and seeing
the Fair.
Mrs. Louisa Thompson and Mrs Geo.
V. Brown went this week to Iowa City,
la, for visit.
Mrs. J. F. Tallman and daughter,
Miss AIDA, will return home to-day
Thursday from Canton, Ill, where Miss
AIDA has been for the past two years.
e. E. Workman, of Beallsville, was
in town on business Tuesday.
Hon. L. DanfOrd and G. L. Weems,
Esq, were at GAINESVILLE, Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
The Old Story.

At East Liverpool, Lee Stafford Sc
cured the loan of revolver with which
to kill rats. After dischargingit a num-
ber of times he placed it on the mantel,
thinking all its chambers empty. At
night on retiring, he playfully pointed it
at his forehead, telling his wife he intend
ed to commit suicide. She in an equally
humorous vein, told him to kill her.
Pointing the revolver at her head he
pulled the trigger and was Mortified to
hear the report and find that he had shot
his wife, the ball entering her cheek,
taking downward course and lodging
under the left ear. The wound is seri-
Gus,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Married Again.

Mrs Mary Rhodes. divorced wife OF
Charles b. Rhodes, formerly of Bridge
port, has recently married James Patter-
terson, reputed wealthy wool buyer OF
Boston. According to the conditions OF
the divorce Charles Rhodes was to have
$500 alimony and the privilege of seeing
his children as often as he desired. Mrs
Patterson wishes to take the children
East with her, and her former husband
threatens to commence injunction pro
ceedings to restrain her,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A MOVEMENT for the relief of the fam
lily of Officer Murphy has been started at
Martins Ferry. A wife and five chill
dren, and also an aged mother are left
without means of support, and the case is
one which demands sympathy and finan-
nial helm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Moved AWAY.

Ex-county treasurer, George Robinson
and family leave this week for Carding
ton, o., where Mr.. Robinson has leased a
hotel. This excellent family have lived
here for a number of years and have
formed many friends, all of whom regret
their departure, but unite in wishing
them success, and prosperity. Carding
ton is located near Delaware, o., and is a
thriving town in the midst of a rich
farming land.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Tax Dunlicata.

The grand tax duplicate of personal
property in the State upon which taxes
for next year will be computed, was COM
pleted by the Auditor of State Saturday.
The total is s55l ,274 ,223 against 1852 sol,
096 last year. The apparent decrease is
accounted fer, however, by the fact that
under the new Nichols law, telegraph
telephone and express property is taken
out of this class.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A WAGON loaded with hay, and driven
by James Wilson, of near Bellaire, was
struck by the eastbOund fast line at
Franklin, on Friday evening. Wilson
escaped with few bruises. The hay
was piled on the engine and it took some
time to remove it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE enumeration of school youth from
the townships in the county shows that
there are 1852 males and 4515 females
total 1867. The special districts have
4468 males and 1851 females, a total of
9819. Total number of school age in the
county, 18,4SS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
A Whisky Bill.

A saloon keeper has just secured judg
ment in Squire Mason's court for a
whisky bill of long standing. The CASE
was heard three times before decision
was reached. Twice before jury, which
disagreed each time. The law providing
for the collection of a whisky bill ha:
been on the statute book for about foul
years, yet this is the first case that has
been tried under the law in this CITY,
Independent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE nervous nature of the wool mar
ket is shown by the fact that Thornbury
& Booth, the Bellaire dealers, had orders
last week to purchase good clips at &c
cents, but on Monday received instruc-
tions to reduce the amount to be bought
just one-half.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

CLOVER is generally reported good,
especially the large variety: potatoes are
small yield as rule; grapes are plen-
tiful; peaches are generally small and
ripening prematurely; the ounce crop is
fair; corn is being cut and is poor on
high land.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

| COUNCIL met i'll special session Mon
day night, and passed two ordinances re-
lating to the sidewalk grading This
grade as established by the first surveys
was in many places unsatisfactory, and
was accordingly changed to more uni
form basis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Flag Presentation.

Thursday afternoon Hiawatha Coun-
Gil No. 30S, Jr o. U. A. NJ, will present
flag to district school No. IA, west of
Martins Ferry. The council will go out
in body, and will be accompanied by
Mechanics from other councils, both
Juniors and Seniors. Hon. @. L. Weems
will make the presentation speech and a
first class supper will be served.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A STRANGE and fatal Malay is said to
be affecting hogs in some counties of the
State. The hogs are attacked suddenly
with sort of madness, wheel about in a
circle, jump several feet from the ground
and cut other antics. In three hours
they die,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE electric lights seem to have drawn
new fall supply of insects. They seem
of endless variety and of the most Curl
GUS and unheard-of shapes. Whether
they are new creation of nature made
expressly for the lights, or whether the
light has merely brought them to view is
question for entomologists.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE County Commissioners have bor-
rowed $4,000 from the Flushing Bank
and the money was brought to the Treas
ury last week. This fact should allay
the apprehension which has been express
I'd in some quarters as to the soundness
of the Flushing institution.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A BASEBALL nine from Shepherdstown
played a picked-up nine from this place
Saturday at the Fair grounds. At the
end of the sixth inning the score was 26
to 3 in favor of the visitors. They insisted
on stopping, because they wanted to get
home and the umpire declared the game
in favor of st. Clairsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A CURIOUS effect of the dry weather is
the spotting of unpainted brick build
ings. A sort of silicate seems to form on
the bricks wherever exposed to the suns
rays, and though not perhaps damaged
it is disfiguring.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

LAST week Western Taylor was ap-
pointed postmaster at Pitcher, oice Felix
Beatty, removed; and Amanda III. Skin
ner, at SOmerton, oice I. L. Mccullough,
removed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE new house being built for Albert
Lawrence, Esq, is nearing completion
and is fine modern looking structure
Mr.. Lawrence has plans for another
house to be located on the lot just south
of the present building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Best Goods On Earth.

Nox- EMAIL, in Spanish calf and oil
grain for ladies, misses and children
Brewster's Solid Boots-there are none
better just now.
8-31 st F. TROLL u Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Former Citizens.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Askew came in
last week for visit to the old town, and
to see their many old friends. They
formerly lived here, and are now living
at Kansas City, of which place Mr.. AS
kew is wealthy and progressive citizen.
They are now stopping at the Clarendon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

ONE, Two, THREE good reasons why
you should buy Rolled Oats in bulk: 1st,
It's the best; I'd, it is always fresh, Sd, it
is very much cheaper. Ask us about it.
Ola 2t GEO. JEPSoN
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
Notice To Exhibitors.

Exhibitors will take note that the en-
try books for the st. Clairsville Fair will
be closed at 10 o'clock A. NJ Tuesday
September 26th, the first day of the Fair.
GA 2t THEO. G. AYERS, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE Methodist Sunday school has ex-
tended its library by the recentpurchase
of about 150 new volumes. The libary
is now unusually complete, and presents
fine appearance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A NEW feature at the Wheeling Fair
this year, and one of great interest and
profit to observers was the collection of
Southern products and curiosities. Cot
ton was shown in alhits stages, from the
seed to the puffy bolls on the stalk.
Many relics were shown, fruit and carved
woods, and the process of extracting tar
from wood and distilling turpentine
were illustrated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A JUDGE at Danville, KY, charged a
grand jury that they should indict any
man or woman whom they find playing
progressive eucher for prizes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

Miss ELIZA TROLL will be married to
Emmett A. Sidebottom, at the home OF
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. C.
Troll, at East Richland, at noon to day
Thursday. The groom is a son of ex-
Inirmary Superintendent Sidebottom.-
The young couple have the congratula-
tions of their many friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
New Firm.

By the withdrawal of Benz. S. Mcbride
from the firm of Mcbride Bros. and the
taking in of Charles Steger, the firm now
becomes Mcbride & Steger. These gen
tlemen will continue business at the old
stand. They are efficient and accommO-
dating gentlemen, up to the times in all
lines. Give them a share of patronage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

WITH free trade and on a gold basis:
God pity the poor! Exc. Yes with free
trade on any sort of basis: God pity the
poorl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

No old stock to sell, just got them in
all kinds of Rubber Goods for men, WON,
en-, misses, and children.
1913 F. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

AFTER Friday, the 18th. there will be
no Office of the American Express Com
ny at this place. The United States
Company has taken the g., l.. and w. as
one of its lines. This is to be regretted
as depriving us of part of our facilities
for sending and receiving express mat
ter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14
For Sale.

42-acre Farm situated in Smith town.
ship, on the B. & o. Railroad, suitable for
a creamery. Will sell at a great bargain
WIN. A. MCMECHAN, St. Clairsville, o
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

MCCLELLAND, the champion long dis
tance runner of the world, who lives at
Wheeling is at home and wanting race
with anyone.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

SQUIRRELS are reported as plentiful in
adjoining counties, but local hunters can
not find many hereabouts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

One cigar dealer at Martins Ferry has
taken out license to sell cigarettes. He
is the only dealer in the county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE Quaker City Window Glass Com
pany has been incorporated with capi
tai of $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

UNDER the Nichols tax law, the West
ern Union Telegraph Company's taxes in
Ohio are increased $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

A BASEBALL club with Martin Gown
as manager has been organized at Bel
lSire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE next Teachers Examination will
be held at Belmont, Saturday, the 23rd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

THE Smyrna Fair, which is always a
good one and well attended, is in progress
this week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-09-14

JOHN GRASSLAND has a bran new
Cleveland wheel.