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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
SEVERAL SHORT STORIES.
The People of Bridgeport Want q
Street Car Line.
The Street Car Strike Continues-A Pecu-
liar Appeal to Clerk Davies.
Other Items.

The County Commissioners have been
petitioned by the residents of Bridgeport
to grant an Electric Street Car Company
the right to build and operate street
car line from Bridgeport to the Wheeling
Greek coal works, along the line of the
National Pike On Friday evening quite
a number of the representative citizens
of Bridgeport, together with Messrs.
Leyda and jolly, who represent the street
car company, met the Commissioners at
their office in this place and laid the
matter before them. The Commissioners
took the matter under adviSement.
There is well nigh universal demand
among the people of Bridgeport for this
privilege, but both people seem to have
overlooked the fact that the Commission
ers probably have 10 authority to grant
the privilege asked. We have spoken to
several attorneys on the subject and all
say that the Commissioners have no right
whatever to either give or sell such
privilege, even though in some instances
such may have been done in the past.
The only way the company can secure
such franchise is by condemnation pro-
ceedings or by special act of the Legisla-
ture. Again, the town of Bridgeport
might appropriate all that part or the
pike lying within its borders and then it
could do what it pleased, but it seems
clear that the Commissioners have no
authority to act in the premises.
There might be division of sentiment
on the question of the road, but at present
it is useless to discuss that proposition.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Why He Voted Thus.

A wrong impression is abroad, either
by misrepresentation or otherwise, in
regard to the position of Senator Nichols
on the bill giving Col PoOrman $1,000
additional fees for serving as Supervisor
of Elections. Senator Nichols voted for
this measure since these duties were
imposed on the Secretary of State after
Col. Poorman's appointment, but the
Senator is opposed, and in this he VIII
certainly have the support of the people,
to continuing this additional eompensa-
ton to the present and successive Secre-
taries of State, inasmuch as it opens q
breach for an increase of salary to all
State officers and the additional duties
ale not worth thousand dollars.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Well PLAYED.

The tragi-comedy "By Force of I'm
pulse" given under the auspices of st.
Clair Council, o. T. A NJ at the Court
House Hall Wednesday night, was very
generously attended, larger sum being
taken in by the sale of tickets than for
any other entertainment ever given in
the hall, and the large audience was
well entertained. The story of the play
is interesting. and everyone was eager to
see how local talent would acquit itself.
The production showed that we have
amateur Thespians, not inferior to many
professionals, and whom small amount
of training would place well up in the
theatrical lists. The setting of the play
was well carried out at the expense of
much labor and thought, and each player
seemed to take much pride in completely
equipping his part, and both by costume
and acting making it Ineligible and
pleasing to the audience. We have not
space for individual mention or extended
criticism. The play was well attended,
well received, and the money goes into a
good cause. The public will be glad to
hear from these young women and men
again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Barnesville's Mayor.

Mayor Baker has just assessed fines OF
S1,l00 within less than week for viola
ton of the ordinance to regulate and re
strain the sale of intoxicants. During his
term of office the fines assessed by him
have been several hundred dollars in ex
cess of the amount which the village
would have received from the Dow tax
had there been no prohibitory ordinance
In addition to this. the speakeasies are
going. From our best information five
of them have quit business during the
past few months. Three proprietors
have signed agreements to selino more
one has left for pastures new and fifth
place was closed by the owner the other
day. The others are just now using
great cautiOn.-Republican
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Good and Bad.

The protracted cold weather of the
present winter has been very hard on the
quail, which have perished in large num-
bers. The winter has also been severe on
rabbits and squirrels This has also been
costly winter to farmers in the way of
freezing provisions and making it diff
cult to care for stock. On the other
hand the loss is partly compensated for
in the determination of the insect which
has for years past proved so destructive
to timber, both hard and soft. Since the
cold weather timber men say there is not
a living insect to be found anywhere, and
that the weather has even destroyed the
eggs which are deposited in the trees
just beneath the bark. Other noxious
insects have also suffered, so that the
cold weather is not an unmixed evil
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
CLIPPED FROM EXCHANGES,
Bits of News and Information Scs ,or-
ed Out.
The Chronicle All Over the
County.
The Mail Service.

A Cincinnati paper in speaking of the
nerve required as well as the knowledge
to become successful postal clerk on
our fast railway trains, makes mention
of the record in the recent medal contest
1t says: "The clerk was given the equiv
alent of 1881 pieces of addressed mail
matter in the form of cards to be thrown
into the proper receptacles for each ad-
dress. He accomplished the task at the
rate of twenty cards per minute, and his
errors in the whole list amounted to IA
per cent" To accomplish a result like
this calls for the same accurate training
of brain and hand that it does to play
perfectly, by note, the most difficult
music on the piano. All good mail sort
ing in Office or on trains is of the same
nature, and the ordinary citizen. who
deposits his correspondence in Uncle
Sans care, has little comprehension OF
the toll and mental strain endured by tn.
postal service to take it most expedi
tiOusly to its destination.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Along the Pike.

The proposition to build an electric
road between this place and Bridgeport
along the pike is favorably commented
upon by the people throughout the sec
tion it is proposed to traverse. If built
the intention is to carry light freight as
well as passengers. The electric railway
idea is being agitated in different parts
of this State, and several schemes which
bid fair of consummation are on hand;
among these is one to connect Cincinna-
ii and Dayton, another Columbus and
Westerville and still another Cleveland
and Akron. There is every probability
that many lines of this kind of railway
will be constructed in the next few years
Cambridge Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Effect of Imasinatinn-

Imagination is said to have much to
do with inducing disease, says an ex-
change. If a person imagines that be-
cause relatives have died of consumption
that therefore he must have it, he is do
ing himself great injury. To imagine
any part of the body diseased is to cause
a determination of the blood to that
part which if long continued, will pro-
duce the disease in mind. 1t is well
known that an excessively nervous per-
son which usually means excessively
mental, or in other words, an inharmo-
nioGs, adjustment of temperament in
which the mental is predominant, can
induce almost any disease by the won
derful power of Imagination
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
New Series, Vol. SO, No 8
BALL PLAYERS.
The Ohio Valley Cradle For This Sort
Of Genius

| VI 6en1uS-
The vicinity of Wheeling has pro tuced
many famous ball players, and the In
telligencer this sums them up: Among
some of the veterans who own Wheeling
as their home are Jack" Glasscock, the
acknowledged leading short stop, for a
long time member of the indianapolis
| team. Later he was with New York and
last season was with the St. Louis
Browns He is with the latter team
now, and leaves for the Missouri metrop-
oils in a few days.
Jesse Burkett, of the Cleveland league
team, is one of the most brilliant field
ers in the profession. The Cleveland
team is noted for brilliant fielders. and
Burkeut is perhaps the best of the lot.
Sammy" Nichols is another Wheel
ing lad who has made his mark in this
"profesh." Last season he was with To-
ledO of the Western League. This sea-
son he goes to Savannah of the Southern
League.
mike" HObright, another good player,
formerly of the Wheeling and other
teams, goes to the Southern League this
season, as do bob" and George West
lake, who live over the river at Bellaire.
joe Miller, who made hit up in the
Northwest. and formerly was on the
Louisville and Savannah teams, will
probably play again with the st. Pauls.
Perk Kennedy, another Bellairean, first
made his mark in SO with the Wheeling
club. Next season found him out at
Denver where he did good work Me
Gunnigle, of the big Brooklyn league
team, picked him up and he has remained
in the city at the end of the big bridge
ever since. This season it is expected he
will do effective twirling.
-"Parson" Nicholson lives down at ReTl-
aire, and is one of the best known men
on the diamond. Last season he man.
aged the Toledo team, and will probably
manage the play of second base for one
of the Southern league teams.
Billy George is veteran. Several
years ago he was pitcher on the famous
New York Giants. His great trouble
was wildness; he was one of the most er-
ratio pitchers, and on this account had
all the big league batsmen intimidated.
Leaving the pitchers box George took
to the field, and has done so well in mi
nor leagues that Comiskey has signed
him for Cincinnati.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Don't Be SURPRISED.

Hicks prediction as to March weather
are as follows:
Storms will end. eastward, about the
I'd and cold will follow up to about the
9Th and 7th. Warmer, with storms about
these dates, with the regular change to
cold north winds following up to about
the 10th. Much warmer about the 11th
and 18th, with thunder and heavy storms
of rain, snow and wind. The cold fol-
lowing will relax and heavy gales and
storms will result from 18th to 18th.
For two or three days following it will
be cold. From 21st to 25th is period to
be watched. Sharp cold will result, con-
tinuing up to returning warmth, and
storms about the 29th and 30th. This is
equinoctial month; don't be surprised at
things irregular and extreme
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
In the Interest of Economy.

In the interest of economy in State af-
fairs bill is in course of preparation
with that end in view. This reform
wipes the State Board of Public Works
and the Canal Commission out of exist
ence and allows the Governor to appoint
Superintendent, does away with the
numerous Superintendents OF Divisions,
putting their duties upon the collectors.
The Penitentiary Managers are to be re-
duced from five to two, and one of the
two is to act as steward, the other as Sec
retary or book keeper. The Labor Com
missioner must go, and the duties of this
office fall to the Railroad Commissioner.
1t abolishers the position of Clerk of the
Sinking Fund, wipes out the Board of
Health and creates the position of Sur
geon General. We have too many minor
State officers now, and can well do with
out those mentioned. Hurry up the bill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Wheel eling Street Cars.

The street car situation at Wheeling is
still in the shape of contest between
the owners of the line and the strikers.
There is little open violence or rioting
but petty annoyances without number
are given the company, by those who
sympathize with the striking men. The
latter have put a line of buses on the
streets and cover the entire railway route
with ease. The cars are running but
carrying few people, while the buses are
filled with passengers, for Wheeling is
decidedly a Union town. But even on
the score of convenience, one naturally
takes the bus, as it is at hand, will GO
where he wants it to go, and is much
quicker than the cars, with their vexa-
tious delays when the power gives out.
1t is difficult to foresee the end of the
trouble
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
About Wool.

James T. Bentley. of Bannock, has
brought suit against T. & J. Bradfield, of
Barnesville, to recover the sum of S2320,
alleged to have been lost to him by a
breach OF contract by the defendants.
The petition alleges that the plaintiff
purchased from the defendants theiren
tire stock of wool, amounting to 236,0OO
pounds, at % cents. That when about
10000 pounds were sacked the defend
ants refused to deliver the remainder, by
which the plaintiff AYERS he lost the sum
above mentioned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Can't Marry Again

The following remarkable divorce story
comes from down in West Virginia.
A divorce was granted Mary Ann
Shoemaker, aged about seventy years,
fIom her husband, William Shoemaker,
who is nearly seventyfive years of age.
They had lived together over forty years
when some trouble arose and the. old
lady applied for a divorce. They have
children married and grandchildren of
considerable size. The decree of divorce
allows the old lady alimony to the amount
of 800 year, but provides that neither
party shall ever marry again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
The Chalk Talk.

Frank Beard, who is the father of chalk
takers. gave an entertainment in the
Hall Friday night. His talk was full of
subtle, pleasant humor and glancing wit,
while his pictures were drawn with
rapidity, ease and wonderful accuracy.
The audience was well entertained, and
were allowed to go home at reasonable
hour. There were, of course, much diff
Guilty in seeing the artists pictures as it
was impossible to elevate them, and those
back of the first few rows got very un-
satisfactory views.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
A Peculiar Appeal.

Clerk of the Courts Davies, was aston
ished few days ago at receiving a letter
containing a peculiar appeal for aid. The
writer said that he had been tortured
long enough by some Migrants of the
earth,'' and he did not propose to suffer
longer from their "witchcrafts, false
hoods and sorceries." He gave history
of the Philistines from their origin down,
and identified them with his prosecutors,
He had, he said, by his advice to General
Grant during the war enabled him to
win his victories, and he founded claim
for pension on that fact. Other vaga-
ries equally wild convinced Clerk Davies
that he could do nothing in the matter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Spring Elections.

From the fact that all township and
and municipal elections will be held un
der the Australian ballot law this spring,
it will be necessary that all township and
town conventions be held early, as the
nomination papers must be filed with the
Board of Elections not later than Mar.23.
1t would not be a bad idea to hold all con-
ventions on Saturday, March Is. as that
would give ample time for certifying the
nominations to the proper authorities
ships will do well to note this, and see
that call is issued. THE CHRONICLE
will publish all calls that may be sent us
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Wedding Bells,

Miss lone Louise Hoffner will be mar
ried at noon, Thursday, the ninth of
March, to Mr.. George H. Jung. The
ceremony will be performed at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. p.
IIoffner, of this place. A large number
of cards have been issued and the affair
promises to be brilliant one.
Miss Hoffner is an accomplished young
lady, whom her associates here will be
sorry to lose from among them. Mr.
Jung is bright young business man
from Cincinnati, a member of the firm of
Geo. Fl. Jung & Co., Printers. After the
wedding and bridal trip, the couple will
reside at No 374 Elm street, Cincinnati
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
A Paper and Buses,

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor
Assembly at Wheeling, Saturday, the
friends of the striking street car men de-
termined to start a weekly paper at
Wheeling, devoted exclusively to the in
terests ofthe unions, and further deter
mined to start line of some forty
buses to run over the entire street cal
route
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Interesting Meetings.

Large and interesting meetings hive
been held this week in the Presbyterian
church and will continue throughout the
week. They will be continued on Thurs
day and Friday at 2 P NJ and P NJ, and
on Saturday at 2 P. NJ. The communion
will be held on Sabbath Rev. 5. r. Col
don, of Pittsburgh, is assisting the pastor
and preaching to the great satisfaction
of all who have heard him. All are in
vited to attend and enjoy the benefits o.
these meetings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
and GO.

Pertinent Points About People Who Comt
and GO.
Achilles Keys, who has been in the
employ of Geo. Jepson for some time
started for Harvey, Ill, on Monday
where he has secured a situation in a
stamping works.
L. p. Troll, of Canton, has been in
town for few days past, looking after
the interests of his merchant tailoring
establishment
Milton Taggart, Esq, and Judge A.
o. Barnes, of Cadiz, were in town Thurs
day on business before the courts.
C. T. White. deputy U. 5. Clerk, and
wife, of Columbus, came down on Friday
evening, and Mr. White returned Mon
day.
Jas. Nichols, of Cambridge, visited
his brother Joel in this place over Sun
day.
Jos Harper is able to be out after a
two weeks illness.
j. z. Spriggs, ESQ.,, of Woodsfield,
was in town on legal business Saturday.
Senator Nichols was at home from
Columbus over Sunday, and went Monday
to Cadiz on business before the courts.
%. P Quillen, of Mingo, is the guest
of his uncle, A Giffiin, in this place.
Hon. A. T. McKelvey returned Sat
urday from his extended tour among
Farmers Institutes all over the State.
Miss Mary Irwin returned Saturday
to her home at Wheeling, after stay of
several weeks with relatives here.
Parker Anderson, a bright young
man of this place, is doing work for the
Times at Martins Ferry.
George H. Umstead, Esq, formerly
of this place, now practicing law at New
Martinsville, W. Va, was in town Tues
day, on legal business.
John Moore, Esq, of Holloway, was
one of the callers at THE CHRONICLE
office last week.
Miss Ella Webster, of Flushing, is
visiting at Washington City.
j. p Harvey, of Uniontown, was in
town Wednesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
By Hanging.

George Wells, of Martins Ferry hanged
himself from hook in his bedroom, Sat
urday. He tied strap about his neck
fastened the other end to the hook and
stepped off chair. He was stove
filter and pattern maker, was about
forty-fve years of age. 1t is supposed
that dependency induced by disease was
the cause of the act Mr.. Wells was a
general favorite, and his untimely death
caus IS much sorrow. His grandfather,
IS cd citizens recall, lived short dis
tance northeast of this place, and was an
augur maker.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
The DEVILS Weapons.

Rev. Slater Brown, in letter to the
Bridgeport Quest, says: We are informed
that six barrels of Whiskey recently
passed through this township bound to
county seat. This may look like large
supply for Prohibition town, but it
must be remembered that revival of
religion has recently taken place in that
town, and the Devil is now about to
make an effort to hold the fort.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Not So Heavy.

Mr.. John Watson, the well known wool
grower, calls our attention to the fact
that in our report of what he said at the
Farmers Institute concerning sheep, he
was made to say that the most profitable
sheep is one weighing from 250 to 3OO
pounds. MIR. Watson really said that the
most profitable sheep is one weighing
from 100 to ITO pounds. Of the breed in
question-namely, the delaine-Mr. Wat
son says he has not seen sheep weighing
so much as the former figures given.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
USaful Patent.

J. NJ. Woodcock, of Bridgeport, has
patented long needed improvement for
jointing and securing Trails to ordinary
cross-ties, whereby fish-plates, bolts and
nuts are dispensed with, the object of the
invention being to provide cheap and
efficient substitutes for the insecure and
troublesome spikes and flsh-plates still
commonly used.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Trouhla Already.

The report that Hon. r. j. Alexander
is to be in the Post-otfiee Department is
causing him trouble already. His mail
has increased wonderfully, and promi-
nent Democrats are visiting him person
ally and urging their claims for the post
office in their rative village. The plat
form at Bridgeport for the last few days
has had p d. either getting on or off the
in.-Independent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Fined for Contempt.

NJ F. Bailey and j. W. Terrill two wit
nesses who were summoned to the case
of J. Y. Patterson against the city of
Martins Ferry. failed to appear on time
on Tuesday morning and an attachment
was issued. Upon their appearance in
court Bailey was fined $40 and Terrill Sj
and costs, and were ordered committed
until paid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02

AN exchange says: Here is an exam
pie of how easy it is to break New Years
resolutions. Twelve young ladies met
on the first day of last year and vowed
never to marry. Nine were married be-
fore seven months, and two others have
breach of promise suits on hand The
other one is dead.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02

WALTER WISE, of Bellaire, thought
fortune awaits the boy that strikes
out for himself, and last Saturday he left
without saying anything to his parents
about it. A few days, or weeks at the
farthest, knocking about will force him
to the conclusion that there is no place
like home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
Clark Glover,

Clark Glover, former resident of this
county, the son of VIM. Glover, of Cen
terville, died Saturday eveving, at CoIrJ-
land, Kan. The cause of the mans death
was consumption. The remains were
brought to Centerville, and funeral SER
vices will be held at the residence of the
deceased's father, on Thursday, at 10
o'clock, with interment at Benfork.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02
For State Senator

Prosecuting Attorney HOllingsworth
is being named by number of his
friends as candidate for State Senator.
1t is claimed that while Mr.. Hollinsworth
does not seek the nomination, he has
said if nominated he would not decline
the honor, but would make vigorous
campaign.-M. +. Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-03-02

EVERYBODY reads the Pittsburg Dis
patch for the reason that it contains
more news, both general, special, and
telegraphic; has more contributors and
more special correspondence than any
other newspaper between New York and
Chicago. 1-12-1y