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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
THE KING OF BEASTS.
He Is Merely Big Cat. After All. and .
Coward at Heart.

ne IL merely = olE Sat, AFTER ALI anu =
Coward at Heart.
If we quit heraldry for fact and go by
the testimony of travellers and hunters,
it is very doubtful whether the lion de-
serves his magnificent reputation. 1t is
his appearance, no doubt. which has
gaiged sos h'rp the apreI)atiag nf liking
of beasts" with AL the regal hoist per-
tanning to it. Certainly he looSs every
inch king" Nothing can be finer. The
fancy itself could conceive nothing more
fittingly representative of majesty than
the full grown male lion, gazing with
great yellow eyes, which seem to know
no fear, and the ample honors of his
shaggy name wrapped round his massive
front and forearms. He looks like the
embodiment by nature of loneliness and
magnanimity, and he has been adopted
as such in all literature and poetry from
Homer and Eschylus down to the Lion
comique" of our music halls. Yet he is
only cat-a great cst-after ali, and
those who know him in his native wilds
give a very different character of ''felis
leo" from popular conceptions.
We do not wish to calumniate crea-
ture SO intimately connected with Brit
ish story and so dignifed in bearing and
behavior, for nobody can deny that the
lion is great gentleman in his manners
Nevertheless, African sportsmen relate
that he can show himself as cowardly as
he is cruel; that he will abandon his
consort and cubs in moment of ex-
treme danger, and that he scarcely ever
charges straight home upon anybody
who, armed or unarmed, has the pres
ence of mind to await his onset. He is
described as very nervous and very cum
ming, and dreading beyond everything
the superior prowess Of the white man.
The early Dutch settlers at the cape
speak of lions prowling round the fort
at night Gin such numbers as though
they would take it by storm" Now one
must go very far into the African
"veldt' to see a lion, and a strange fact
Is that he has learned the craft of silence
and is seldom or never heard to lift up
his mighty voice except in the far wilder
ness, where the hunters have not come
except singly. Thus it is written in an
African guidebook: Though his foot
prints may frequently be seen near the
mountains of Lokaron and Boatlanama.
and he will sometimes venture to carry
away an OK from wagon span there
abouts, he rarely or never makes his
presence known by his roar, having
learned apparently that it will only have
the effect of frightening off the few timid
antelopes upon which all hopes Of re-
plenishing his larder depend, or, worse
still, Of betraying his position to his in
veterate enemy and prosecutor, man.
London Telegraph.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
CHANGING PIANISTS.
An Incidental Performance That Proved
Ilterestiug.


Interesting.
"As interesting as anything I've seen
in this town." said visitor to the city,
twas a change of pianists that | saw in
a variety theater. There was man on
the stage singing song, and the pianist
was playing the accompaniment. hap
pened to see the pianist glancing to the
left once, and looked in that direction
myself and saw coming down the aisle
man that judged must be the relief pi-
anist, and so he was | imagined that
he would sit down for a moment and
wait, but, dear me, was very slow.
He was approaching the piano at the
bass end of the keyboard. When he had
almost reached the corner of the piano,
the man who was playing began gently
sliding off the seat to the right, still
playing. By this time the relief was
abreast of the bass keys, and these the
first player, who was still sliding stead
lily to the right, now relinquished to him,
and then the newcomer, still standing,
but also moving steadily to the right,
struck in in perfect time and tune.
"There was brief time, second OF
two, when both men were playing-the
retiring pianist the treble and the on
coming player the bass-and for frac-
ton of second they were both stand
ing. But now the new player is fairly
opposite the center of the keyboard. He
settles into the seat. and now it is his
hand that strikes the treble, and now the
whole piano resounds to his resolute
touch.
"In fact, there never was a minute
when the piano had anything to say
about it. There never was a minute
when the men were not completely mas
ters of the situation. There never was
an instant from the time the relief ap-
preached until he was firmly settled in
his seat when both men were not con-
tinuously in motion, but the change was
made without jar or slur in the mu-
sic and without the omission of note"
New York Sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHLRev R. Alex
ander, pastor. Public worship every Sabbath
morning and evening; Sabbath school Q: 90 a. m. /;
young peoples society of Christian Endeavor, Sun
day evenings; general prayer meeting. Wednesday
evening. Strangers welcome to all services.
METHODIST Et .SCOPAL CHURCH-Rev.
i'arvey Webb, pastor. sabbath preaching, 1890
a. m; p. m; young peoples meeting, Monday
evenings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday eve
lngs; Sabbath school $50 am. Strangers cor
iially invited to all services
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev
rlonSs Balph, pastor. Sabbath school, 10 a. m !;
T., bic worship, II a. m. weekly prayer meeting,
Friday p. m; monthly prayer meeting. last Satur
day Of each month, p. m; woman's missionary
society," last Saturday OF each month, D. m; dis
srict prayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, 2 p. m;
young women's prayer meeting, second Saturday
Zach month at the parsonage, p. m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
invent unpunished.

This story is told Of the late DR.. Hol-
land, better known as Timothy Tit
comb" During the service of one of the
large churches in Springfield, Mass, a
heavy electric storm came up. and one Of
the gentlemen of the choir set out to
secure an omnibus to take the ladies
home. Among the fair singers was a
certain Miss Eta s., and as DR.. Hol-
land was gallantly helping her into the
vehicle terrific clap Of thunder startled
them, upon which he remarked, "'Ett'
in terror packs home in a bus" ct in
terra pax hominibus). To close this
strange tale, it may be well to add that
the doctor was not Immediately struck
by lightning, but died years afterward
peacefully in his bed.-San Francisco
Argonaut,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Big Guns DON'T Last Long.

An English authority. in speaking of
heavy guns, says that the 40 ton gun,
16t inch bore, will fire 95 ordinary
rounds. after which the gun is unfit for
further service. The 81 ton gun, 13s ineh
bore, will fire 1877 rounds, and the As
ton gun, 10 inch bore, will fire $50
rounds before becoming useless. The
cost Of the British no ton gun is $S2,-
500. That Of the 81 ton gun is $54. 500,
and that Of the As ton gun $S1 ,5O0.-Ja-
lapa Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

When a live lobster is required for
boiling or other purposes, here is a SIM
pie and comparatively painless mode of
killing it: Run a long, narrow bladed
knife into the tail at the third joint from
the end, having the blade slant down.
ward. This will cut the spinal cord.
and death will quickly follow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Cause and Effect.

May-Don't you think that Miss Gu
lightly is perfectly charming3
Mamma-It struck me that she was Il
little bit giddy.
May-Why, mamma, she moves in tbs
best circles.
Mamma-That accounts for it. Mcv
ing in circles will make any one giddy.
New York Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
THE WIND OF THE DEAD MEMS FEET.

Oh, wind of the dead mems feet" blow softly.
Disturb not thou their rest.
Why should ye waken them from quiet slumber
Within earth's toll worn breast?
The day viii come when, Ike mighty ocean
Which rolls from pole TO pole,
Resistless thou wilt sweep the nations over.
And then must every soul
Prepare to meet the One. who. following after
Appeareth IN the east,
And wakeneth all men from deaths dreamless
slumber,
The greatest and the least.
So. wind of the dead mems feet, " blow softly.
Until shall dawn that day
When, strong and terrible, thou wilt give
warning
That all things pass away.
Florence Peacock in London Academy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
A Novel Revenge.

Cook-Yes, my mistress is prima
donna and q horrible creature. She
treats me like the dirt beneath her feet,
but revenge myself by opening the
drawing room window when she is not
at home and by bowling with all my
might, 80 that the neighbors may think
her voice is Flegende Blatter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Paid the Farmer For His Trouble.

A farmer in China, Me-, recently heard
smothered squawking in his henhouse,
and twas midnight. When he went out,
he found the henhouse door ajar, and
sounds indicated that the intruder was
still within. Therefore the farmer
slammed the door, bolted it and posted
himself outside the henhouse until morn
ing did appear. Then he looked in the
window and discerned a neighbor, who
came contritely forth and paid the farm
er $2s for time, loss Of sleep, etc. Still
people say there is no money in farming.
Lewiston Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Collar Mad.

Honora-Oh, missis. Mr.. Vanderwa-
ter has hung himself to the chindeloor,
an his eyes do be stickin out like taycups.
Cholly Vanderwater latter being cut
down by q committee Of boardersE
What means this wude intrusion? am
pwepawing my neck fob highah callah,
and / do not wish to be Interrupted.
Go 'wayL-New York Recorder.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Bound to Be Ladylike.

Ethel-What did you do when Gus
proposed to your
Mabel was 80 surprised l puckered
up my mouth to whistle, but then / re-
membered that would be unladylike, so
l hurried and pressed my lips against
his to keep myself from whistling.-
Good News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

Efforts to domesticate the quail have
been persisted in by many people, but
generally with Indifferent results. Rob-
ert Jenkins of Richmond, Ind, however,
claims to have recently tanned brood
of quail, who live on his premises, show
ing no indication that they prefer the
woods and fields.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
She'll Know Him Again.

When the king of the Belgians stopped
ia tavern at Spike during recent rain
storm he overheard the hostess remark:
"I've seen the mug of this tall fellow be-
fore" Ere leaving the place the king
presented the hostess with a bust of
himself and later forwarded a large
photograph, with his autograph.-Ex-
change.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

Which is the better, something or
nothing? This depends. When it stimu-
lates, it is of use; when it enervates. it is
mischievous. The young man who pre-
fers idleness above an unpleasant job.
seeing that he has dollar or two in his
pocket, is in danger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Round to- Have a Nan.

Conductor giving him a shake) =
Tickets!
Sleeping Suburbanite pushing his
hand awayeNo. you don't. Maria! If
you want that baby walked with, you
can walk with him yourself. Pm going
to get some sleep tonight, by jocks. if
miss 80 Chicago Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

"Trains run daily. tDaily except Sunday.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE DIVISION-Leave ST.
lairsville at 9:15 m; ESQ pm.
PULLMAN SERPICE-Pittsburgh and Chr
ago, trains Nos. 5 and 6. Chicago, Cleveland and
Sitts6mgh, Columbus via Africa, trains Nos; "A
Nos. 8, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Pittsburg and Cincinnati
rains Nos. los, log, 103 and 104,
For further Information call on B. & o. ticket
gents, or address.L. S. Allen, Asst Gen: Pass.
Igent, Chicago, ILL.,
ROBT b. CAMPBELL, c. %. SCULL
Gen Sup't. Gent Pass. Agent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

War chariots appeared for the last
time during the Persian invasion of
Greece. They were abandoned then be-
cause the horses got frightened, and run
ming away often threw large bodies of
troops into confusion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

Every crowned head of Europe, with
the exception of that of Turkey, is de-
scended from one of two sisters. the
daughters of Duke Ludwig Rudolf of
Brunswick Wolfenbuttel, who lived
about $50 years ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

Many Persons ere broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bittcrs Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess Of bile,
and cures malaria Get the genuine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

It appears from treasury statement
that there are 80, $50 $1O, 900 bills, 14,SO5
5000 bills and 47,S24 81, 900 bills in cir
culation in this country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

The mace used by the speaker of the
house of representatives is made of IS
ebony rods twined together and held in
place by silver bands.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

At Aix-la- -Chappelle there is news
paper museum founded by Oscar Won
Frockenbeck, which contains files of
specimens of more than 1000 different
newspapers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

Cleveland-with fast trains for East and West;
Lora.n-with the "Nickel- Piate." Elyria-with the
is &M SRy; Grafton-with Gees st L R,y;
Sterling-wit the n Y p 6 o. R'yi Warwick-with
the c A & C Ry: Masillon-with w 6 L R'y and
PFtW & c R'y; Justns-with CC& sRy; Canal
Dover-with & NJ R'y; Uhrichsyille-with the
Panhandle: Bridgeport-with G 8 RY; Bel
lare-with B s o RN; Wheeling with D Il ky.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

London has new organization, whose
name indicates fully its purpose. It is
called the National Society For the
Checking of Abuses of Public Advertis-
ing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

It is said that two-thirds of all the cot
ton duck produced in the world is made
within 20 miles of Baltimore.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

Il
1892. BELMONT COUNTY. 1891.
Teachers examinations Will be held during the
Beimont-Sept. o, Nov. II, Jan. Is. Feb. Il,
April q, June ., July Il
Bellaire-Octo IA and Feb. 3.
Barnesyilie-Dec. 9, June I6
Somerton-March 10.
Bridgeport-March3 81.
Morristown-April H.
ST Clsirsyille-M Il. and at close Of Institute
in August.
Pupils examinations first Saturday in April and
In May at st. Ciairsville.
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,
T.P. HARRIS,
sc. MURPHY, Clerk,
e-11lv Board of School Examiners
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

MANY of our cares are but q morbid
way of looking at our privileges. Re-
member also that contentment is more
satisfying than exhilaration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. IS, F. "a M-Meets
j. B. MEYER, Sec. q. P. BUMGARNER,W. NJ.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No n, ROgal
Arch Mdsons.-Stated convocations first Friday Of
ich month.
J. B. MEYER, Rec. J.B. RYAN, ii. p.
BELMONT COUNCIL, No 81, r. d s. M
lets second Tuesday of each month
j. B. MEYER, Rec. G. W. CARROLL, T. l. NJ
HOPE COMMANDRF, No 2s, K T.-Stated
conclaves first Thursday of each month.
JB MEYER Rec. ISAAC H. GASTON. E G.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

AS freely as the armament embraces
the world. so mercy must encircle friend
and foe. The sun pours forth impair
TALLY his beams through all the regions
of infinity; Heaven bestows the dew
equally on every thirsty plant. What
ever is good and comes from on high is
universal and without reserve; but il
the hearts recesses darkness dwells.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

LET us all resolve, first, to attain the
grace of silence; second, to deem all
fault finding that does no good sin and
to resolve, when we are ourselves hap
py, not to poison the atmosphere for our
neighbors by calling upon them to re-
mark every painful and disagreeable
feature of their daily life; third, to prac
tice the grace and virtue Of praise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
belmont COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Common Pleas Judge John B. briggs.
Probate Judge-James +. Ta1lman.
Clerk Of Courts-Henry M. Davies.
Sheriff-Madison NJ Scott.
Auditor-JOseph A. Henderson.
Treasurer-Frank B. Archer.
Prosecuting Attorney-Jesse W. Hollingworth.
Reeorder-D s. Creamer.
SurveyOr-JOhn A. Bond.
COroner-J. p. LOwman
Commissioners-W. s. Mechem, Silas Bailey,
Miles X. Hart.
Inhrmary Drectors-William Lodge, president;
r. NJ LOper, clerk; G.. B. Wright, auditor.
Superintendent Infrmary Alex. C. DanfOrd,
asst Richland-
Superintendent Children s Home-N. B. Stewart.
GAINESVILLE.
School Examners-James Duncan, Bridgeport
). c. Murphy. Belmont: 7. P. Harris. SOmerton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
NLEvELAND. LoRAIN L WHEELING R. r.

Time Card Of Passenger Trains.
In effect May 18th, 1895, and until further notice
Standard Times minutes slower than
Columbus, Ohio, time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

TRUTH will ever be unpalatable to
those who are determined not to relin-
quish error, but can never give offence
to the honest and well meaning; for the
plain dealing remonstrances Of friend
differ as widely from the rancor of an
enemy, as the friendly probe of physi
clan from the dagger of an assassin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

IT is not every one that crieth out for
mercy that will be heard. The ways Of
Providence are not to be judged by men
=" Many are called but few are chosen"
1t is easier to talk Of humility than to
feel it. Are you SO humble, vile worm.
as to wish to glorify God by your own
damnation? If not, away with you for
u publican and pharisee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

DRUMMOND POST No. 20SAG. AR.
Meets Saturday--eveni onEor beforesthe full
moon. Comrades requested to attend
j. F. .CHARLESWORTH.P p. G.
W. Fl. ADAMS, AdI't
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS.
1893. BELMONT COUNTY. 1891.

DR.. saees Remedy positively cure, Catarr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

ALL lines of business must be rur
systematically in order to attain tn.
best results. 1t will not do to let on,
thing after another pile up until one !.
literally overwhelmed. 1t is best to &c
through with everything in asystematis
manner. Take up each item In it,
regular order and work well while yor
work, Recreation that Is taken wheI
you are conscious that you have dons
the work of the day faithfully is alwayi
sweetest.
Arizona republican., 1893-06-07
A GARDEN SPOT.
Offered
BY the Souh Side to
HOmeSeekerS.

The Consolidated is the largest of the great canals Of
the south side The system consists of 40 miles main
CANAL rs miles of main ateals and $50 miles of smaller
aeras so distributed that 100000 acres of land may be
irrigated
Besides this great system the following canals with
underlying territory be considered The Highland
canal 20 miles, 900 acres the Mesa canal 10 miles 90
600 acres the Utah. 10 miles, 10000 acres the Tempe Is
miles, 10000.
The entire region about Mesa derives its life from these
systems which also contrbutory in the highest de-
gree the agricultural prosperity of the country around
Tempe
There is rapidly spreading belief that that part of the
valley in which these ourshng towns located is
the garden spot of Arizona and developments Justify the
growing belief.
tits improper in this connection describe briefly
the grounds upon which this belief is based and the natural
reasons why it is
The country about Mesa will probably within the next
years enjoy the widely circulated distinction of being the
productive frutgrowng region the United States
it known to be the chief fruit belt of the valley
1t differs sufficiently in altitude from the rest of the
valley to insure sem-ropica fruits against danger from
ost always imminent in the most favored regions of Cali
ornia.
The altitude is S16 feet higher than Tempe and 172
above Phoenix rendering somewhat cooler than either
,lace in summer and slightly warmer in winter.
Vineyards dot the country in every direction and hun
reds of broad set to oranges Almonds dates
lesa City, the center ofth lovely region is ideal village
1900 people, situated 6s miles east of Tempe and about
7 miles from Phoenix.
The business and commercial interests include one
ank general merchandise stores hardware store
vo blacksmith shops, lumber yard and two saloons
The buildings of good character and become
pretentious yearly AS might be expected in such
immunity there excellent church and school facilities
nd the is sufficiently metropolitan to support small
oera house
Communication is maintained with the neighboring
ties of Tempe and Phoenix by of two daily stages
Three miles east of Mesa City the prosperous village
Taxi Ubo 9TH Undue II
eamery the best in Arizona and known throughout the
rrtory. "
The proper extends to the river -four miles north
100 ~. "a h
Mesa City, the south it almost mitless, stretch
Arizona republican., 1893-06-07
SCIENTIFIC CLIPPINGS.

HE waters of the Atlantic ocean are
sort of whirlpool on gigantic scale,
the central point of which is a short
distance to the southwest of the Azores.
TWILIGHT is longest toward the poles,
where the night of six months is short
ened by an evening twilight of about
nifty days, and morning one Of equal
length. At the equator the length of
the evening twilight is about one. and
quarter hours, and remains almost
constant the entire year.
ONE of the visions of Jules Verne is
likely to become a reality Expert
ments have demonstrated to the salts
faction of experts of the navy that q
ship can be constructed with a capacity
for submcrging itself and moving be-
low the surface of the water rapidly
and under strict control.
A SCIENTIFIC paper describes how to
make ice on small scale. Touch the
the convex side of watch crystal upon
water, so as to leave a drop hanging on
the glass Pour q little ether into the
concave and blow upon it. The rapid
evaporation of the ether will render
the glass so cold that the drop of water
will be frozen.
Arizona republican., 1893-06-07
mesa Department.
MESA CITY, ARIZONA, JUNE ?. 1893

and the famous Russian chemist Dr
Mendelieff, believes that it is constant.
~ being formed in the interior of the
earth by the action of the water which
slowly leaks downward upon metals
contained in the heated core of the
globe. Vi INC
IN this respect, then, petroleum diff
iers greatly from coal, because the lat.
yer Is not now being formed-at least
not IN any considerable quantity-while
petroleum, if the theory just stated is
correct, is constant product of the in.
her activity of the planet.
But it is not likely that we shall he
compelled to resort solely to petroleum
when our coal supplies have been ey-
hansted, for science is continually omen
ing up for us new sources of energy in
nature. Electricity holds forth some as
yet indefinite promises, which scientific
men think may revolutionize the me-
ehanical world.
1t is not likely, then, that future gem
erations will either freeze to death mr.
abandon the machinery of civilized life
when the last ton of coal has been lifted
out OF the rocks.