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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
CRUEL FRIENDS.
Near and Loving Woman Tried
,fother's Patience.


In nc respect are the friends outside
.tasorct,,arv of home crueler than In act
-, rro, the conviction that what Mrs.
S., defines as terms of undress intl-
r,ocr- wifi, rs justifies them In parcel
Ii,,g ont our time to suis their conven-
isnce and pleasure. Women are most
unconscionable in this species OF torture
Men have been slaves TO business for SO
many centuries that the masculine guest
mr. neighbor. albeit favorite crony, mas
n glimmering appreciation of the fact
that his associates must have time IN
which to earn a living. The cruelest OF
friends is the woman who does notning
in particular and at no particular time
and is so fond of Won, who have a spe-
cific occupation and set hours for carry
ing it on. that she cannot be happy away
from you and finds the day savorless
which has not been salted by comfort
able talk between you and herself.
A very fend of affectionate barbarlty
was a rich and idle woman who chose
as her bosom friend the busy wife OF a
city clergyman and the mother OF hVe
children. OF these children she was also
the governess until the boys were ready
for the college preparatory school and
sent her three girls from the family
schoolroom to Smith and Vassar. She
Judged rightly that she would lay the
foundation rudiments of thorough schol-
arship more conscientiously than hired
Cd f1a
Her husbands parishioners were cog
infant of her expressed desire that that
part of the day lying between . and
l o'clock should be devoted to her pupils,
and, to the credit of those who did not
aspire to the honor of such intimacy at
the rectory as might warrant reversal OF
household arrangements it may be stated
that her eccentEicity in this regard was
generally respected.
The wealthiest vestryman's wife, by
virtue of her peculiar attachment to the
industrious housemother, spurned regu-
Iations not of her own making and de-
clared her independence by word and
deed. The rector's wife loved her for her
many excellent qualities and valued her
answering esteem. | think, neverthe-
less, that Mephistopheles would have
been a more welcome apparition than
the smiling visage that presented itself
twice or thrice each week at the study
door with the coaxing apology:
Il know you can't bear morning calls.
but ! was actually famishing for a
glimpse of you. I'll just sit over here in
the corner with my fancy work and new
er lisp syllable feast my eyes and
ears. The children don't mind the pres
ence of mammals dearest friend"
The children did mind, and mamm,
more than they, an intruder who dis
tracted eyes and thoughts and embar
raised recitations none the less for the
frequency of the visitation. A gravel
stone in the shoe is one of the minor ills
of the daily walk to which the flesh is
slow to become reconciled. A common
acquaintance could have been denied at
the outer entrance, or had she reached
the penetralia could have been bowed
out into the drawing room. An uncom
mon friend grappled with the sufferer at
fatally short characterization Har-
land in Harper's Bazaar.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. r. Alex
ander, pastor. Public worship every Sabbath
morning AID evening; sabbath school 9: 80 a. m.
young peoples society of Christian endeavOr, Sun
day evenings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday
evening. Strangers welcome to all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rev.
Harvey Webb, pastor. Sabbath preaching, 1920
=. In; Z p. NJ. young peoples meeting, Monday
:venings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday eve
nngs; Sabbath school 2:3O pm. Strangers cor
daily invited to all services
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rey.
rhomas Balph pastor. Sabbath school, 10 a. m. {;
public worship, II a. m; weekly prayer meeting,
Friday p. m monthly prayer meeting, last Satur
lay OF each month, p. m; wOman's missionary
society, last Saturday OF each month, p m dis
trict prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, p. m. !;
Young wOmens prayer meeting, second Saturday
Zach month at the parsonage, p. m
4FRI( AN II E. CHURCH-Rev. Albert March
pastor. Sunday service, 1890 a. m.; p. m; Sab
bath school, 2 80 p. m; weekly prayer meeting,
Thursday evenings. Strangers welcome.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
The HEIGHT of the Atmospbere

Calculations. based on the observa
ton of the refraction of liaut, have
caused it to be supposed that the air be-
comes so rare at the height of about six
ty miles that that distance may be re
garded as the limit to its sens! ole extent
but other calculations, made during the
present century, of the distance from
the earth at which meteors ignite indi
cate that the atmosphere extends to up
ward of hundred miles.-Philadelphi'
Ledger
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Bound to Get Even.

A man went up on the elevated who
chuckled delightedly to himself and
finally confded to his companion the
cause of his mirth.
"You see,'' said he, ''my wife is al,
ways giving me things she wants-house
furnishings and the like-for gift. I'm
going to get even with her.
I'm going to give her years sub
scription to three scientific magazines
have to take"
And the gentlemen chuckled in unison
while the women going up town will
drawing room bric-a-brac to present tc
their husbands glared frigidly at the
p,otter.-New York World.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
One Form of CITY Charity.

A grocer complains bitterly because
wealthy patrons of his establishment
send tramps and paupers there with
notes saying, "Mr. B., give this man a
pound of crackers and box of sardines.
or 1.-THE bearer would like four bundles
of kindling and a pound of coffee. >
The applicants get the stuff because the
grocer wants to retain the custom of
those who send them and who have not
the slightest intention of paying for
goods thus given away. Its pretty
cheap charity for these rich people to en-
gage in" says he, "but my experience is
that it hurts a rich man worse to give
up dollar than it does poor man.
New York Sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
What She Should DO.

BERTHE had been forbidden under Sc
we're penalties to play in the rain barrel
but the other day. sad to relate, his mann
ma and grandmother found him splash
ing in it in high glee.
His mammals face hardened. but the
grandmother kind heart led her to make
plea for the offender
BERTHE heard the plea, and when his
mamma asked him sternly what she
should do to a little boy who did not
mind what was told him, he answered
promptly:
Il fink you had better mind your
muvyer. Youths Companion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Scientific Calculations

An electrical writer has calculated
that the firing of small pistol sets
free about eco foot pounds of energy,
while watch consumes about 1-54 ,0OO,-
000th OF horsepower, the energy of the
bullet being sufficient to keep the time
for two years. An Edison telephone
transmitter requires about ,OOOth of the
energy in watch. 1t would therefore
be worked for 1000 years on the energy
exerted in the pistol. A lightning flash
of $500, 900 volts and $4,000 lam heres.
lasting 1-21 ,G0Oth of second, would run
a 16O-horsepower engine for 10 seconds
New York Telegram.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Man Outdone by Woman.

You may talk all you like about
women being the weaker SEX" said Mrs.
Snipps, but the women of this country
did something last year that men could
never do"
"And that was? inquired Mr.. Snipps.
Lost $4,000, 900 hairpins and wore the
wings of 3,OOO,O 900 birds on their hats
Buffalo Express.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Waiting to Be Called.

The solicitor of mountain district Of
North Carolina few years back was }
M. Gudger. On one occasion five col
ored men of unusual blackness of tint
were on trial. When the case was called
the judge, noticing the group, inquired
What have you now, Mr.. Solicitor?
Instantly came the reply, "A flush OF
spades, your honor. San Francisco Ar
gonaut
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. IS, T. & A. M.-Meets
every Wednesday night, on or before full moon.
j. B. MEYER, See. &. p. BUMGARNER,W W. M.
ST GLARS VILE CHAPTER, No. n, Royal
Arch MdsORs.-Stated eonvOcatiOns first Friday Of
each month.
j. b. MEYER, Rec. j. B. RYAN, H. +.
BELMONT COUNCIL, No 81, r. d s. M
Meets second Tuesday of each month.
j. b. MEYER, Rec. C. w. CARROLL, I. l. NJ.
hope COMMANDER, No. 26, Z. T-Stated
conclaves, first Thursday of each month.
J.B. MEYER, Rec. W. C. BURGUNDTHAL,E-O
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Caleb Cushinc,s DOG Case. >,

Caleb Cushing's celebrated dog case
with Fernando Wood went the rounds
of all the papers in the country. Being
much disturbed and unable to sleep on
account of the barking of a dog owned
by the latter, Gushing, after trying in
vain to have the dog sent away. sworr
out warrant against Wood for main
tanning il nuisance and appeared in court
both as witness and attorney to prose
cute him. After an extended trial and
lengthy arguments, the animal was ad
judged nuisance and ordered removed
Cor. Cincinnati Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

Sir William Don, when quartered with
his regiment at Nottingham, was walk
ing in the market place, and was met by
two mechanics, one of whom thus ad
dressed him: "Sir William, me and my
mate as got bet of quart of ale abou'
yer, and we wants to know yer light.
Sir William answered. My height is
feet 7, and yours is the height of impu
dence."-London Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
a Mans Nerves.

Mrs. Binks-Oool Doesn't it make
you nervous to have the wind blow so
this time of night?
Mr. Binks-Why?
"Just hear the windowsl They rattle
like everything"
''Um, it would make me nervous to
hear the windows rattle if the wind
wasn't blowing. New York Weekly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
CATAR RH
Do YOU Know 2

That more ills result from an
Unhealthy Liver than any
other cause-Indigestion, Consti-
patton, Hea3ache, Biliousness,
and Malaria usually attend it.
DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator
is a vegetable specific for Liver
Disorders and their accompany
inc evils. 1t cures thousands
why not be one cf them? Take
DIR. Sanford's Liver Invigorator.
Your Druggist will supply you.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
a WINTER NIGHT.

This winter night against the pane
hear the beating of the rain:
The mad wind shrieks harsh refrain
his wint"r night.
Within my ROOM is warmth ana nght'
Tie friendly fire blaz,s bright,
And God, out in the bitter cnld.
How many mortals struggle on,
With love and hope and giadress gone
Poor human sheep outside the fold
This winter night.
Robert Loveman in Youths Companion
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
SUNDAY Services by Wire.

For many years past,it is said, a Sunday
school has been held every Sunday ON a
certain railroad. The superintendent
propounds questions to the class over the
wire at different places, prayers are said
and chapter in the Bible read-all by
wire.-New York Tribune
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

When the refrigerator is placed near
the cook stove in the kitchen, the cook
complains that the ice melts so rapidly
that her milk sours every day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

The distinctive form of American arcm
lecture may be seen in the modern once
building now so popular in most OF onr
large cities. It combines in the highest
degree utility with excellence ana Is at
once a model of convenience ana oi
beauty.-St. Louis Globe-Derlocrat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

There are many small villages in the
Rlkali districts near the Asiatic frontier
where the blind predominate In this
region the alkali dust constantly fills the
air, and those not actually blind have
their eyes more or less diseased
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
DELMoNT COUNTY DIRECTORY

Common Pleas Judge John b. briggs.
Probate Judge-James +. Tallman.
Clerk of COUrts-Henry Nj. Davies.
Sheriff-MadisOn NJ. Scott.
AuditOr-JOSeph A. Henderson.
TreasuTer-Frank b. Archer.
Prosecuting AttOrney-Jesse W. Hollingworth.
RecOrder-John NJ Beckett
Surveyor -Chalkley Dawson.
COrOner-A. NJ. F. Boyd.
Commssioners-Mile X. Hart, John c. Israel,
w. ). Mechem.
Infirmary DirectOrs-William Lodge, president;
John A. Clark, clerk; B. NJ. LOper, iuditor.
Superintendent Intirmary John SldeDottom,
East Richand.
Superintendent ChildreD's HOme-Peter Gifnn.
GAINESVILLE.
School Examiners-James Duncan, Bridgeport;
j. C. Murphy, Belmont L. Z. Harris SOmertOn-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Too MANY Entertainments.

Little Daughter-Say, mamma, won't
you take me to Cousin James funeral?
Mamma-No. petite. You went TO the
matinee yesterday and party last night.
You mustn't have too many entertain
ments at time. You don't want to give
yourself up entirely to mirth and frlvol-
ity,-Texas Siftings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

For some unknown reason the cedar
of Lebanon has never been favorlte
with American planters, although it is
hardy in the latitude of New York. and
the few specimens here which have at
tanned the age of so years and upward
are noble trees.-Garden and Forest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

Australia is a great tea drinking coun-
try, and most of the medium sorts of
black find a ready sale in the southern
land Very little green tea, and that
usually for mixing, is imported there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

In single season it is said that 5.OOO,-
600 dead birds were used by the milliners
of our seaboard cities. Over $4,000 of
these came from Cape Cod alone
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
1892. BELMONT COUNTY. 1893.

1892. BELMONT COUNTY. 1893.
Teachers examinations will be held as follows
BelmOnt-Friday, Sept 2; saturday, NOV. IL,
Jan. IA, Feb. %, April s. May Is, June 10.
st. Clairsville-May q, and at close OF Institute
in August.
Barnesville-March II and June "a.
Bellaire-Sept. IL and Feb. T.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO-
SOmerton-March %.
Hendrysburg-April 22.
Flushing-October 10.
Bethesda-In July
Pupils examinations first Saturday in April aho
in May. -,..o =,
Tests for professional certificate will be gwen az
any time when called for by a number desiring
them Any necessary branch: also primary, VII
I've given at any time, upon due notice being giyer
the clerk.
Examinations begin at O'Clock A. NJ.
JAS. DUNCAN, Pres,
T. p. HARRIS,
sc. MURPHY, Clerk,
Oily Board of School Examiners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

Octavius Augustus had mortal dread
of thunder. and whenever a storm came
On he retired to an underground vauf'
Quilt for protection.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs, and colds. upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
cough, cold or any lung, throat or
chest trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, giving it fair trial, and
experience no benefit. you may return
the bottle and have your money re-
funded; we could not make this offer
did we not know that DIR. Kings New
Discovery could be relied on; it never
disappoints; trial bottle free at Patter
sons Drug Store; Large size soc. and
$l.00.
NINEvEH was Is miles by 9. the walls
100 feet high and thick enough for three
chariots to drive abreast.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
Prior as a Diplomat.

"
Prior had several qualifications for
diplomatic work Though he must some
times have been hampered by his hum
BILE origin, he never failed to maintaiL
the dignity of his official position. His
special knowledge of commerce, his
readiness, his humor, his fuency in
French. his familiarity with Horace Ia
useful accomplishment in the Augustan
age) and even zee visage de bois. y as Boil
ingbroke called it, must often have beAa
of service to him. But Prior's life when
he had the honor of representing Queen
Anne at the French court was not happy
His letters during that period show that
he was uneasy about the prospects of his
party and felt his own position to be in
secure.
In those days, moreover, the British
government was not a good paymaster:
generals had sometimes to find money
from their own pockets to pay their sol
diers, and ambassadors salaries were
often in arrear When the crash came
Prior found himself in an unfortunate
plight. He was looked coldly on both by
the new administration and by his owl
party. 1t was stated that he had made
revelations, and it was even supposed
that his indiscretion was the cause Of
Bolingbroke's i'll judged fight. For this
malicious report there is, so far as we
know, no trustworthy foundation.-Lon
don AthenRum.
waiting tne Minister.
A good story is told of Mr.. Labou
chere during his career in the diplomatic
service and while he was an attache al
Washington. An ''aggressively irate
visitor called at the legation and de
manded to see the British minister. Mr..
Labouchere informed him that he could
not, because his excellency was not in.
We'll" said the visitor. evidently sus-
pecting subterfuge, Il must see him. and
will wait till he comes. Very good.
said Mr.. Labouchere. pray take a
chair" and he resumed his writing. AT
the end of an hour the visitor. ''still fret
ting and fuming." asked when the min
lister would be back. II really cannot
say exactly" the attache answered. But
you expect him back?" the visitor insist.
ed. "Oh, certainly" said Mr.. Labou
chere and went on writing.
At the end of another hour the irate
visitor. bouncing up. insisted on know
ing what were the habits of the minister
at that period Of the day. Was he likely
to be in in another hour2 II think not.
said Mr.. Labouchere. with increased
blandness; ''the fact is he sailed for Eu
rope on Wednesday and can hardly YET
have reached Queenstown But. yor
know, you said you would wait till hs
came in, so offered you chair. "-'Di
ary of the Salisbury Parliament.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

DRUMMOND POST No. 2Os-G. Ar.
Meets Saturday evenings on or before the full
moon. Comrades requested to attend.
j. +. CHARLESWORTH, p. G.
NJ. DAVIES, AdJ't
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09
IF YOU ARE GOING TO
Florida

n. .rre and get vour tickets BY the QUEEN and
cSEsceNT and E. Z Va & Ga. Rys. II mont cost 1en n
any sno,r Yon zviH get there qHieksr: a fou WI
meet and travel with the very best class OF peoPie.
S;onr surroundings will be as luxurious as money
can procure. we have FIVE complete and really
magnificent trains running daily between ClNC.S N
NATr and ST AUGUSTINE. These trans arc u ,e
only compIete vestibuIed Trains from CIncinnau 10
the SOUTH ou will nearly hall DAY In uine.
This line is ITO Miles Shortest There are no ex'ta =.
charges on limited trains and you ger the pes. ~
he md DON'T pay the same price and put up WIN win
;nferior service For rates or further particulars
address D. G. EDWARDS, G. P. Agt 2. Z. heule: ne
@;1cinnati O. or ask your home Ticket Agent tor
,;ckct via QUEEN and CRESCENT ROUTE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

WE can never see this world in its
true light unless we consider our life in
it as state of discipline condition
through which we are passing to prepare
for aDOthpr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

HE who insults me to my face can yet
be an honest man and my friend, but he
who praises me on all occasions is a
fool, who despises me, or a knave, who
wishes TO cheat me.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-09

THE heart is a loom, and it may
weave whatever it pleases. 1t may
make continu progress toward trl
umph.
THE man who is ever lamenting, new
sr rejoicing, is playing part, for life is
neither constantly painful nor constant
ly gay.
WE ought deliberately to school our
selves not to add by look or by word to
the unhappiness of those who have al
ready enough to bear.
Connecticut western news., 1893-02-23
TIE NE WS.

The presses of the New Hartford Tribune are now run by Baxter upright steam en- zine. The office is heated by steam, and new type and materials have been added. Editor Jones "pays the freight" and he is willing to, but he trusts that the public will appreciate the outlay he has made and will accord him the patronage he deserves in the line of sub scriptions, advertisements and job printing.
 Judge Fenn, of Winsted, thinks of going to Florida soon for his health
 The Soldiers home at Noroton was recent ly inspected by the soldiers hospital board, and all departments pronounced in good or der. There are now 300 inmates In the home,
 A Stamford woman has presented her hus- band with eight children in five years.
 The cases of scarlet fever at the rate of a dozen day are developing in New Haven.
 The population of Hawaii is made .up as follows 34. 900 natives, 5000 half castes, 20OO Americans, 1900 British, 1000 Germans, 5000 Portuguese, 15,000 Chinese, 12.OO0 Japanese and about 1500 other foreigners, total of about 8O,O0O inhabitants.
 The Boston and Washington express which was started a short time ago, to run over the New England railroad via Hopewell and Poughkeepsie Bridge, has been discontinued.
 MT and Mrs Hiram c. Brown, of Riverton, celebrated their golden wedding last Thurs day. They received their friends from pm. until late in the eveuing, and all the guests were delightfully."- entertained and served with refreshments. Mir and Mrs Brown were the recipients of beautiful and valuable memen- tos of the occasion, including gold coin, fur niture, rugs, books, and articles of silver.
Connecticut western news., 1893-02-23
CORN w ALL.


 The man who prophesied that we were to have no snow this winter is showed under.
 Miss Lizzie NJ. Chipman is visiting friends in Waterbury.
 Mrs H. O. Sanford is spending short time in New Jersey.
 Henry E. Sanford spent Sunday in New Britain. John Murray acted as postmaster during his absence.
 A party of our young men went to Dog pond in Goshen last week and caught big string of pickerel.
 The post office department have sent out circular asking for bids to carry the mail from this village to Cornwall Bridge 12 times each week It is pro- posed to discontinue portion of the Litehfeld end of the route.
 Geo L. Miner, one of our prominent citizens, died on Monday last. He had been in his unusual good health and went out to arness the horse to take hls daughter to school. Being gone for long time his son went to the barn and found him dead. He was chairman of the board of school visitors, and prominent in the church and society.