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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
Agtronou, and Photograpty.

Modern astronomy is more deeply in
debted to the science Of photography
than the average reader may imagine.
without the aid of the camera and the
perfect viewe 1t has given us Of the
bodies "far out In space" our knowledge
Of celestial geography IN the latter part
Of this the grandest OF sill the centuries,
would be iaeager indeed. When. where
or by whom the camera was first point
ed skywnrd with the intention of photo
graphing a planet, or even whole sec
tion of the star spangled canopy which
envelops our little world, l will not
attempt to say, but the grandest of
all such undertakings Is that which
hae been inaugurated and partially
carried out by the astronomers and
scientific photographers of the world
during the past two years. Some mas
ter mind conceived the idea Of mapping
the entire sky-of making q bypath
chart Of the heavens. as 1t were. This
idea when fully matured was copmu-
hicated to others interested in that par
ticular branch Of science, and the result
was an agreement that celestial atlas
should be made.-St. Louis Republic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
from an Old Book.

In one of the older manuals of the
common council of New York there ap-
pears an interesting directory of this
city for the year 1G65. Then there
were exactly twenty streets and a pop
ulation Of 251. Broadway at that time
was De Heere STRAIT (the principal
street,. The Battery was Aen de Stran
van de N. Reveir. Wall street was
aal, Pearl street was De Perel strsa
Whitehall street was De Winckel stra
" lillian street was In de SInits valley
On the smiths Valley, and Broadway
shove Wall street was Buyten de Liant
Poort (outside the land gatel. All Of
the icsidents were of Dutch extraction.
with the exception of one whose name
appears in the list as Jacob. the French
man.
There were Eoosevelts, Beeknans, De
Peys.ers, De Puys, Van Cortlandts and
verpiancks in those days. CLAIMS, oys-
ters end fish formed the principal food
of the settlers ct that period. Occasion
ally in the spring New York was visited
by 'such amazing flights of wild pigeons
that the Sun was hid by their focks from
shining on the earth for considerable
time; then it was that the natives laid
in great store of them against day of
need New York Tunes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
America. Native. Described.

This description Of the natives as they
appeared to the English colonists in
Maryland was written in 1868:
They are very proper tall men Of per
son; swarthy by nature, but much more
by art; painting themselves with colours
in oyle, like darke red, which they doe
to keep the gnstts off. As for their faces
hey have other colours at times, as blew
from the nose upward and red down
ward; somewhat contrariwise, in great
yarietie and IN very gastly manner.
They have no boards till they come to
be very old, and therefore draw from
each side Of their mouthes lines to their
cares to represent g beard. Their ap-
parell generally is deere skyns and some
furre. which they wear like loose man
tells; and yet under this, about their
middle, all women and men, at mans
estayte, were rounde aprons of skyns,
which keeps them decently covered, go
that, without any offense to chsst eyes,
we may converse with them.
All the rest of their bodies are naked,
and at times some Of the youngest sort
of both men aud women have just Rotn-
ing to cover them. The natural wit Of
this nation is very quick and will con-
ceive thing very readily. They excel
in smell and taste and have far sharper
sight than we. If these people were
once Christians las by some signs we
have reason to think nothing hinders it
but want of language), it would be
right virtuous and renowned nation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
A,srale IN the Rain.

Horses and cattle never look so miser-
able os when standing exposed to cold
and driving rain. Every field IN which
cattle are turned loose should have some
loose shelter provided, however rough
and hardy the stock. IF left to them
selves in ststs of nature they woslld
travel miles to some well known bank
or thicket, which would at least give
cover against the wind. Shut up be-
tween four hedges. they are denied alike
The aid Of human forethought and Of
their own instinct.
Pewick's vignettes of cid horses or an-
happy donkeys, huddled together in
driving showers on some bleak common.
express a vast sunoult of animal misery
In en- inch of woodcut. ut.-London Spec
t&tor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
How They Robbed tho Marquis.

In the old range cattle boom days,
when money from foreign lands was
pouring into the west like water, there
we're a good many sharp tricks prac-
ticed in delivering cattle. 1t is recalled
that the Marquis de Mores, who tried to
cut such conspicuous figure SIS revo-
lutionizer of the American NEST trade,
and who later became notorious as a
duelist, was badly sold While in Da-
kota he bought 10000 head Of cattle
from two Englishmen. They were first
class cattle and cost forty dollars head
When these two Britons delivered the
COWS they worked one of the neatest
''skin" games that was ever heard Of
Medora, you know. sits in valley. with
table lands en- each side.
Well. the Tnglishmen ran 5000 head
of cattle in on the marquis and collected
for 10000. The way they did it was by
running the same 5000 twice around the
hill. De Mores never "tumbled" until
he had paid his $4O0, 900 and the merry
cockneys were bound for South Amer
lea. 1t was clear steal of $500. coo, but
the marquis didn't make much bones
about it. He had plenty of money and
didn't care.-Chicago Drovers' journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
The Sensations of Battle.

A gentleman who was distinguished
in the war of the rebellion fer his per-
sonal bravery. and who fought in some
of the most bloody battles. was re-
Gently asked just how it felt 10 be under
fire.
Shall I tell you Just how battle
affects me7" he asked. smiling. "It is
not elegant, but it is at least true"
YES" was the reply, "tell us exactly
what it is like"
Il can only speak of my own feel
ings," the old soldier said, but as far
as the effect on me personally goes. a
battle is like champagne drunk"
You mean that it is 80 exciiingT
the questioner asked.
Il mean," was the reply, THAT there
is first an intense and glorious excite
ment, and that after that comes a most
undigniied, but inevitable nausea. ]
was never in battle in my life with
out being seasick afterward. Boston
Courier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
GRA MS OF GOLD.

Inexpe fenced men think all things
easy.
We are bound TO lie honest, but not to
be rich.
1t is bad action that success cannot
justify.
Impossible desires are the height of
unreason.
We each have a door of our own to
sweep clean.
Heaven is a prepared place for pre-
pared people.
The bad thing about little sin is that
it won't stay little.
Scorn no man for his poverty; honor TO
man fer his wealth.
He who ssvs what he likes, hears
what he does not like.
it is not the burden, but the over bur
den that kills the beast
Worth has been under r-valued ever
since wealth WAS Oyer-yalued.
II is surprising bow well we can stand
the misfortunes OF our friends.
1t is only great souls that kaow how
much glory there is in doing good,
There is no courage but in Innocence.
no constancy but in an horest e?0se.
The virtue of prosperity is temper
anee; The virtGe of adversely is forttade
Resolves perish into wee, ncy which, il
executed, might have been noble works.
WaeD about to commit uase deed re-
spect thyselt though there be no WITNESS.
10 all men the best companions are
high endeavors and honorable sertl-
mentS.
che real man is one who always fuds
excuses for Others, aud never excuses
himself
There are men who always lake out
their watches with an air thai seems to
say they knew the spn is fong.
There is great deal of genuil ne sell
fishnesS going un and dow 4 in l1e world
that goes 10y line name OF religion.
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Not Snncrstitinns.

Uncle JOB Mcintosh, an elderly negro
who lived not many years ago on one of
the Georgia sen islands with his wife
Hannah. used frequently to rebuke his
wife for her ''slooperstishin." ''fo's a
heap too slooperstishis. Harnah." he
would say. by ain you done obsarye
ne, ole oman? Yo' ain nebber seen me
min no slooperstishin. Dey ain no dog
howlin wot kin sleer me; dey ain no
black cat wot kin make me beleebe dat
Tze gan fer TO dieI"
Aunt Hannah paid no attention. She
was accustomed to let Job assert his su-
perior virtues without contradiction, be-
/ ing quite aware that be was no better
nor wiser than his fellows.
The very night after this positive as
sertion on Jobs part of his Independence
of superstitions Aunt Hannah was sud-
| denly taken very i'll with cholera NOR
bus. Job. after satisfying himself that
her case was really alarming, set out
Just at sunrise to fetch the DOCTOR
He was just making his way in de-
pressed frame of mind through the path
| overgrown with wild orange and jas
mine that leads from his cabin to the
boat landing. His eyes were upon the
ground. Suddenly he became aware that
some object was confronting him on the
path and he looked up with start.
There standing facing him was big
black cat, its glossy back arched. its tail
erect and swollen to what seemed an ex-
traordinary size, and its golden eyes
glittering in the light Of the rising sun.
1t was merely some wandering tabby of
large size returning from nights foray
and startled by Jobs quick approach in
to making bold show Of resistance, but
to the negro's dazed eyes it was an aston
ishing and terrible object.
Job threw up both hands snd screamed:
"Tain't me, Marse Satan! 'Tsin't me
dat's sick, tells We. It's my ole oman
Harnah dat ye come fer. 'Tain't me.
Marse SatanT"
Jack Tolliner. on his way to the rice
plantation. came up Just at this moment
and took in the whole situation. and
while the cat turned and ran off through
the jungle. Jack laughed long and loud
at Jobs fright.-Youth's Companion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CRURCH-ReS p AiCx-
anter, pastor. Public worship every Sabbath
lnornins a'd evening; sabbath school 0 80 a. H.
day evenings; general prayer meeting, Nednesd. Y
evening. Strangers welcome 20 all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CRC RCH-Rev.
Harvey Webb, pastor. sabbath preaching, f9:30
l. III; Z p. H.; ynung peoples meeting, Monday
Fenings; general prayer meeting, "Wednesday eve
a hSs; oabb%lh school 2:3o pm Stran5 ger coz
daily invited to all services
UNITED I'RESByTERIAN " CHURCH-Ee1.
Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath school, 10 a. W..
pubic worship, ii "A. H.; weekly prayer meeting,
FRIDAY y. m; monthly prayer meeting, last S2luI
gay OF each month, D. NJ; wosnan's missionary
rcety, last Saturday Of each month, p m. dis
trlct prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, p. m
Dung SOalenis prayer meeting, second SaiGrcsy
raeh m0nth at the parsonage y. n.
AFIsIf IN VI b. CHU ROH-Rey. : Ibtrt March
lastor. Sunday wee, 1910 q m; p. H.; Sab
htth school. 3: 30 p m. weekly pi iayer meeting,
thursday evenings StTaDeei NeioOnie.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
Only . Score of whito nhlnoceross..

From letter addressed to that 70
nowred sportsman, Mr.. Selous. It ap-
pears that that curious and fsre animal,
the white rhinoceros. hes not Jet gone
the way of the dodo and the grest bus
lard, though some have ventursd to give
Mr.. Selous' authority for saying that he
is extinct. It is to the occupation of
northern Mashonaland. which hss kept
the native hunters to the west OF the
Umnisti river. that this gentlemen st
tributes the fact that in this pert few
specimens still survive the constant per
secution which in less than twenty years
has utterly exterInirated them in every
other portion of south central Africa.
There may yet" MIR. Seloua sdds, ''be
ten or even twenty of these animals left,
but certainly not more, think. shan the
latter number. London News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
PAYING A DEBT OF KINDNESS.
An Indian Brave Who Never Forgot tho
Mercy Shown His Band.


About the middle of this century there
was a terrible uprising among the Yuca-
tan Indians. For a time they were able
to wreak vengeance on their white con-
puerers, and their ferocity and cruelty
were horrible. Even so dark a page of
History as this, however, is not without
its story of kindness and mercy between
enemies. The town of Peto was so sit
Iated II the Indian territory that it was
taken by the Indians and recaptured by
the whites many times. Once. when it
was in the hands of its rightful owners.
number of Indian prisoners were held
Less cruel than the savages, the whites
killed only in battle; they allowed their
prisoners to live. But provisions became
more and more scarce, and the Indians
were left to die of hunger One day Don
Marcos Duarte, wealthy inhabitant of
the town, was passing the house where
the Indians were and stopped, shocked
at the sight of miserable. emaciated
creature.
What are you doing;" he e.ked.
II am eating my shoes, as you see,-
was the reply. Il am starving to death.
For twelve days we have had almost no
food Most of ny companions are dead
and the days of the rest are numbered.
Don Marcos looked at the miserable
survivors and said. "You and they shall
live" and he sent them food every day
and finally procured their freedom.
Whatever were the rights of the ques-
ton between Indians and whites in this
case. human pity spoke first in his heart.
Some time later Peto was captured by
she Indians. end the inhabitants were
massscred. Don Marcos. with his wife
and children. awaited death on their
knees in prayer. They heard party Of
savages approaching the house. and felt
that the end had come.
The head of the band. however. sta
toned sentinels around the house and
gave this order, Mot hair Of the head
of this man or his family is to be touched.
on pain OF death"
The family of Duarte was the only one
that was spared. The Indian who had
inspired the pity of Don Marcos was
paying his debt
Twenty years afterwerd in q success
ful uprising the Indians sacked num-
Der of villages and country houses. They
retreated loaded with spoil and drag
ging with them many household serv-
ants, of whom they intended to make
slaves The chief of the expedition asked
one of them what was the name of his
master.
don Marcos Duarte," he replied.
The chief Immediately called halt
''How many men belong to Don Mar
cosg' he asked.
'Twenty-four. replied the man to
whom he had spoken.
Name them" said the chief.
Having collected the twenty-four men,
he returned to them the spoil which had
come from the Duarte house and said,
Go home, friends; you are free" 1t
was the Indian once more paying his
debt.-Youth's Companion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
1899. BELMONT COUNTY. 1898.

Teachers examinations will be held as follows:
Bei:nont-l 'TidRy, Sept. .; Saturday, Nov. 10.
Jan. IA, Feb. -. ApIil s, NAY Is. June 10
St Cialrsvillc--hay "a, and At close Of Institute
in August.
Barnesvlle-MaTch II and June "a
Bellaire-SSrt. II aud Feb. 4.
Bridgepor.-Oevemberl TO-
SOmeiton-March -.
HeudyysbuTg-April -.
Flushing-Octoher Is.
Bcihesda-ln July
Pupils examinations first Saturday in April and
in May.
any time when called for by n number desiring
them. Any necessary branch: also primary, viii
be given at any time, upon due notice being given
the clerk.
Examinations begin at O'Clock A. NJ.
jas. DUNCAN, Pres,
T. p, HARRIS,
=. C. MURPHY, Clerk,
Oily Board Of School Examiners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
WHY shs Reads the Last Chapter First.


''Of course always read the last chap
Ter of novel first" admitted young
woman, "end | think it very sensible
plan. But | read such books in two
different ways. confess ] read come
trash. When | get novel that l con-
slider IN this class read the last chapter
first. Then read the next to the last
chapter. and 30 on until finish the first
chapter. | find that the only way in
which to enjoy such books. If read it
straight through from the beginning
would never be in doubt IS to the end
ing. have read so much of this light
literature that | can always tell pretty
we'll on reading the first chapter OF two
what the outcome of it viii be.
''On the other hand, if begin ct the
end my curiosity is aroused to lively
pitch. Here / have the unrs-eling Of
misunderstanding and the restoration
to happiness Of all the worthy people in
the book. But | cannot tell how the
doubts and differences came ebout. One
can anticipate the close Of such novel
near its beginning, but not its beginning
near its close. So read the chapters in
reversed order with continued pleasure.
New York Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

tiEIsM0NT LODGE, No. Is, F. e. Il. M-SIc-ts
svery Wednesday night on or before fan raoon
j. B. MEYER, Seey. T. ID. BAILEY, W. II.
ST. CL.sIRSVILLE CHA PTER, No. II, ROpnI
Arch lBdsoRS-Stated eonYoeatiors first FFi..sy Of
zach month.
J. Il. MEYER, Rec. F. D. BAILEY, p. IL
BELMONT COUNCIL No 81 r. & s. L.
Meets second Tuesday of each Inonti.
J. Il. MEYER, Sec'y. J. B. RYAN, TIN
HOPE COMMANDER, No. 20, 4. T.-S.sted
conclaves, first Tuesday of each month.
J. b. MEYER Secv JB. RyAN. Ec
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
ON A TANDEM.
The hillside blazed in red and gold:

The hillside blAzed in red and gold:
The fields had burned 10 umber:
The air was crisp. nor yet too cold.
As down a winding way bOwled
With Jennie On Humber.
Sweet Jennie. with her chestnut hair,
Her roguish eyes and laughter;
How proud was that she was fair:
How glad was to see her there.
And know that none came after!
Oh. dream Of happy days gone byl
We spoke of autumn sadly;
And when | seemed to hear her sigh
lisped her nams. | know not why
Somehow she pedaled badly.
lisped her name, and growing bold
No wonder she grew sober,
Or lnat the wheels 80 slowly rolled
Along the sunlit. leaf streun mold
This rsre day in October.
lisped her name and bending low
While pedals turned nj random
Till cheek touched chsek-I-bUt you know =
OF course 'twas wrong to treat her so.
Sweet Jennie on tandem.
Wheel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19

1,445,400 GALLONS of blood are filtered
3y the kidneys every year. How can they
Stand this prodigious strain? Thousands
die yearly from some form OF kid e.
di2ease. Is there any warming given >
Yes; that stitch in the back, tnat pain in
,he side and hundreds of other SYMPTOMS
cry out against neglect. The Kidney
9Cison coursing through the veins, ro6s
Ire system of vigor and strength. Take
Wfrling then and before it is too late
use 'towamp-Root," apositiye guaranteed
remedy for kidney disease. Sold bv
Druggists. 9
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
A Million Eriends.

q friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people have
found just such friend in DE-. Kius's
New Discovery for Consumption. Corghs
and Colds.-If you have never used this
Great Cough Medicine, one trial will
convince you that it has wonderful cur
ative powers in all diseases of 1'hroa t.
Chest and Lungs. Each bottle is guar
anteed TO do all that is claimed or money
will be refunded. Trial bottles free at
Patterson's Drug Store. Large bottles
J0c and $100. l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
CATA RI
Do YOU Know?

That more ills result from an
Unhealthy Liver than any
other cause-Indigestion, Consti-
patton, Headache, Biliousness,
and Malaria usually attend it.
DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator
is a vegetable specific for Liver
Disorders ard their accompany
ing evils. 1t cures Thousands
why not be one e them1 Take
DIR. Sanford's liver Invigorator.
Your Druggist will supply you.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
Great Men and Their Policies.

Suppose the Marquis of Salisbury or
Mr. Gladstone were this night to become
conscientiously convinced that the party
of which he is the mouthpiece is the
party of false doctrines, and had the
courage to say 30. What huwls there
would be from hundred platforms!
Does any one doubt that the men who
defy today would cruelty tomorrow
Each particular section Of the British
public likes to have its own particular
piper, and it insists on calling the tune.
Let the piper play tune Of his own'
sud there is sudden change of pipers.
ALL the Year Round
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
Kneu the SpecIes.

Spendall-I gave you that five dollars
rs friendly tip. Why do you hand four
dollars back?
Waiter-I likes to Keep everything on
o business basis. sab. Gents wots 30
very friendly wen dey has money is APT
to come round tryin to borrer wen oey
Gsts broke.-New York Weekly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
Why II Is DiscredIted.

A petition written to parliament in
1913 has. 1t u said. been discovered in
Maine. It is written IN ink ON hand.
made paper. and the sheets are fastened
together with hrass pin. That an en-
thusiast with 4 completed petition should
have omitted to present it is the only
thing that throws doubt on the story -
New York Sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19

The soul of a man is not a thirg
which comes and goes, is builded and
decays like the elemental frame in VIII ch
il is set to dweil. but very living force,
a very energy of GOd's organic viii,
which rules and moulGs this uaiyerse.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19
adde's Again.

II heard the dreadful word tidy, :"
said woman day OF two ago and u
saleswoman at Gn art counter showed
me a collection of ribbon wheels, lace
trimmed, which she said were intended
as such chair trimmings. Does this mean
return to millinery on our chair backs.
wonder?'-New York Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19

We Lead-TEE CHRONICLE was The
FIST paper i'll Belncnt county 90 o6e
the New York Tribune and CIR. .oAlCT. e
at the price of TIE CHRoNICLE alone
and We are s,jI making that o,1er TO
either cid or new subscribers who pa,
one fun year in adj, .ne. A year in az
vance means twel months in advance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19

THe crowning fortune of man is to
be bora to some pursuit which fnds him
employment and happiness, whether i;
lie to make baskets or broadswor'ls, Oh
canals, or statutes, OF songs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19

The largest electric locomotive yet
built has been finished at Baden. Zurich.
1t is believed that it will show extraordi-
nary speed. as it is gauged SO as to de-
velop not less than 1000 horsepower.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19

The intensity Of the minds emotion.
is often greater when the troubles are
small, so curious is the mental state Of
those bordering on alteration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-01-19

RIvERs-Heven't you finished thst
freseoing job at old Spotcash's house
yet?
Waters-Yes, long ago; but 1 can't
get my money.
Rivers - H'nIph! Cali yourself an
artist, and can't draw your payl