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TEACHING cANARIES.
Sole Occupation of Seven Hundred FAmi-
lies In q Small Town of Saxouy.

Sole Occupation of Seven Hundred FAmi-
lies la Small Town of Saxouy.
In small town called st. Andreas
berg tSax9ny) some 700 families are en-
tirely engaged in the task of rearing
and educating good canary singers. A
great proportion of these singers is sent
abroad, far or near-to London. to Aus
tralia and to the United States, where
one single firm ships 100, 600 birds each
year. These canaries are the inferior
birds, the schreir, as they are called in
Germany, on account of their notes.
These schreir, which are bought from
10 to so cents in the Harz, are sold for
So, So or $4 in America. The best birds
are kept in Germany, where they are
called hohlroller. A good hohlroller
cannot be had under $S or $l0-in the
Harz-and $50 and $25 are no unusual
prices. But such birds are certainly
splendid singers. The Germans have
quite a number of words, each of which
applies to different sort of tune, or
intonation; the beulrolle is in minor
key; klingerolle applies to silver tones:
" d W al hulSA lClliAHOo VI
the murmur of water, gluchrolle is
similar to the nightingale's notes, and
one may say that every detail of the
canary song has been named, and that
for every ODE there is standard of per-
fection which the expert fancier knows
perfectly well. The song of all canaries
is not exactly similar. Each race has
its special points, and while the one is
great on beulrolle, for instance, it is
weak on gluchrolle, while the case Is
reversed with another race.
OF course singing is natural feature
with canaries, but the influence of edu
cation is considerable The educational
curriculum begins in May for the young
canaries. and they are, as soon as posi-
BILE, separated from their parents. Ed
ucation is all in this: Keep the Young
bird from hearing any but excellent
singers. Some 10 or 20 young canaries
are put in one cage with an older bird.
an especially good singer, and he teaches
them the elements. They try to initiate
him, and hence comes his beneficial in
6uence. In August each of the young
birds is put in small cage and kept
in the immediate vicinity of the cage
of the teacher, At this time the fancier
tries to gather some idea of the prog
ress achieved and of the aptitude of the
different birds. The best are put in the
nearest vicinity of the teacher. In or
der to prevent the young birds from
getting disturbed their cages are wIap-
ped with cloth, so as to prevent them
from seeing what is going on around
them, and in order to encourage sing
ing the cages are generally shaped in
form of a dome; this shape intensifies
the sound, and the birds are pleased
with their own music.-Popular Science
NayyS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-01
A philadelphia Incident.

The easy and comfortable attitudes as
sumed by most men riding in street cars
have frequently been source of irrita-
ton to women, and one feminine pas
senger had the courage to publicly con.
denim the practice, A Sixteenth street
car was scudding up town with many
masculine passengers and one woman,
who sat in an upper corner and whose
physiognomy stamped her as school.
ma'am.
Another woman entered the car at
Poplar street, and finding no vacant seat
was proceeding to grasp a strap when
the voice of the schoolma'am piped out,
"If these men would put their legs to-
gether, there would be plenty of roomr
A dead silence was followed by stealthy
shifting of neither limbs until sufficient
red cushion was visible to accommodate
the standing Philadelphis
Record. -
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SANG FOR His LIFE.
The Disagreeable Alternative Frederick
Anrns sfns Presentei To Musician A bell.

The Disagreeable Alternative Frederick
Augustus Presented to Musician Abell.
John Abel, a celebrated singer and
musician who lived in the reign of
Charles II. had a very great notion of
himself and would not perform unless
be pleased There il funny story told
Of how he was once made to sing against
his will.
While travelling abroad for pleasure
he came into the town of Warsaw. News
was brought to the palace of the famous
English singers arrival, and Frederick
Augustus, the king of Poland, immedi-
stely sent word that he desired Abel to
appear before him.
Tell his majesty" replied John curt
| ", ''that it suits me not"
Back went the court messenger with a
wry face. He knew his masters temper
| loo well.
'.Tell Master Abel" thundered the
king, ''that will have him come! And
take you, boy, three stout fellows with
you"
The messenger and the three stout fell
lows between them managed to carry
ont the royal wish and presently march
ed triumphantly up to the palace with
their unwilling captive.
The king was awaiting them in the
great hall, where he had seated himself
in balcony that ran all round the sides.
Above him an immense chair hung from
the roof by rope.
Now. then, into the chair and up with
him." cried Frederick Augustus, with a
chuckle "We'll soon see if our song
bird won't sing in his cage. Up with
him, nv merry men allr'
And up in the air swung Abell, who
still refused to open his mouth. When he
gave a glance downward, however, he
changed his mind. Into the hall beneath
him a number of wild bears had been
turned loose.
.'Sing, sirrahl' the king shouted, ''or
down you go to play with my brown ba-
| bies."
One look at those "brown babies,
growing and snarling below in very
unbabylike manner, was sufficient toco
vince the stubborn John. Sing he did
and he often used to declare in after
days that he never sang so well III his
life as when he was hanging there, a hun
dred feet high above the fierce beasts
| New York Journal.
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Don't Try to Cheat a Lawyer.

A young lawyer, just starting in his
profession, hung out his sign in town
where there was only one other lawyer.
an aged judge.
A close listed old fellow, thinking to get
legal advice for nothing, called upon the
young man and contrived in sort of
neighborly way to get some legal ques-
tions answered. Then, thanking the
young man, he was about to leave, when
the young man asked for S. fee. Tie
old fellow went into a violent passion
and swore he never would pay. The
young lawyer told him he would sue him.
So the old fellow went down to see the
Judge and said:
''That young scamp that's just come
into town. l dropped in to make neigh
borly call on him, and he charges Inc s.
for legal advice"
Served you right" said the judge.
"But have 1 got TO pay it, judge:
"Of course you have"
well, then, said the man, Il suppose
must" and he started off.
Hold on, said the judge, ''aren't you
going to pay me?"
Pay you? What for?"
'.For legal advice"
"What do you charge?"
"Ten dollars"
The result was that the old fellow had
to pay s. to the young lawyer and $40 to
the old one.-Toronto Globe.
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The Gallery Gods Applause.

Lawrence Barrett once told me of a
conversation he had with Edwin Booth.
The latter had been congratulated upon
an ovation given him by crowded
house on the opening night of an engage
ment. The sweetest music to my ears,
said the great tragedian, lis the shout
ing of the boys in the gallery. know
they are not applauding because l have a
reputation or because they wish to make
display. They simply give vent to
their natural enthusiasm. When they
shout, know that l am giving a good
performance. AS for the parquet, it
may clap its hands out of politeness. A
dramatic critic who had certain notions
as to how a line should be read will ap-
plaud if l read it his way; otherwise he
will remain quiet. can never analyze
the applause of the front rows, but the
gallery is sincere in its likes or dislikes.
Chicago Record.
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GRAINS OF GOLD.

Growing in knowledge is the only cure
for self conceit.
A fool empties his head every time he
opens his mouth.
Are you making any plans that reach
beyond this life?
When you bid your sin goodby, don't
shake hands with it.
Much bending breaks the bow; much
unbending the mind.
Speak but little and well if you would
be esteemed man of merit.
There is nothing more beautiful on
earth or in heaven than love.
Weakness on both sides is, as we
know, the trait of all quarrels.
Be grateful for your blessings and il
will make your trials look small.
1t is much easier to be contented
without riches than it is with them.
Don't talk much about yourself when
you want to be listened to with profit.
A talent is perfected in solitude; a
character in the streams of the world.
One reason why there are not more
good boys, is because good fathers are
so scarce.
To lie about man never hurts him,
but to tell the truth about him some
times does.
The secret of success in life is for
man to be ready for his opportunity
when it comes.
A child's eyes, those clear wells of un
defiled Thought, what on earth can bt
more beautiful?
Many a man will open the front dooI
for discomfort who tries his best to keeI
burglars out of the house.
Recreation is not the highest kind OF
enjoyment, but in its time and place is
quite as proper as prayer.
AS men advance in life all passion:
resolve themselves into money. Love
ambition, even poetry, end in this.
A mule would rather hear himself
bray than to listen to any one else's mu
sic. A good many people are about
ike him.
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WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE.
Dempsey's Sparring Partner Didn't Civ
Notice of His Intended Star PLAY.

Dempsey's Sparring Partner Didn't Give
Notice of His Intended Star Play.
Jack Dempsey, 1.-The Nonpareil," the
winner of 81 prize fights, who finally
succumbed to Fitzsimmons, is engaged
with theatrical company to give spar
ring exhibitions. His partner is Denny
Costigan. They are warm friends.
Costigan recently was introduced to
some ladies and was anxious to make q
good impression He invited them to the
theater, purchased a box in which he
placed them and confidentially told them
to watch him give Dempsey friendly
trouncing.
Dempsey was surprised at Costigan's
unusual vigor that night and was pleased
at the prospect of giving lively bout.
''Costigan's svery strong tonight" mur.
INJURED Dempsey to his bottle holder aft
er the first round"
The bottle holder smiled and answered
"Yes. He told those ladies in the boz
he would make show of you"
He did, did her said Dempsey grim
ly, and when the men came together
Costigan recoiled at the first blow from
Dempsey.
go easy, go easy" counseled COST
gan. This amt fight"
Lets give them their moneys worth,
whispered Dempsey, and he banged Cos
tigan a rib roaster.
This amt fight" murmured COST
gan, and Dempsey's fist collided with
Costigan's nose.
Work it up," said Dempsey, and he
rushed Costigan sll over the stage,
punching right and left. Costigan was
driven near the box. The eyes of his
lady friends were upon him. and he re-
sponded, but Dempsey grinned and hit
out more savagely than ever and wound
up the bout by back heeling Costigar
and sending him to the ground with q
thud.
Say, Costigan," said Dempsey after
ward, always consult me when you
want to make star play. | deserve
your confidence New York Herald
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HEALTH LEGISLATION.
An Interesting Call Issued by Joint Com
mittee of Three Societies.

An Interesting Call Issued by q Joint Com.
mittee of Three Societies.
At a meeting of the Brooklyn Public
Health society at the residence of W. E.
Uptegrove the other night a paper was
read by ]. Winfield Scott. secretary of the
National Constitutional Liberty league of
Boston, on Methods of Protecting and
Promoting Public Health" The follow
ing call was issued by joint COMMITTEES
of the league, the Brooklyn Public Health
society and the New York Public Health
and Constitutional Liberty league from
their headquarters, room IS. 931 Madison
avenue, New York;
Whereas, 1t is self evident that constitu.
tional liberty, scientific progress in the healing
art, will be promoted and public health con-
served by immediate legislation requiring
|. Physicians to write prescriptions legibly and
when possible in English land Latin if they
choosel. 2. That medicines dispensed by phys1-
clans and others containing poisonous ingredi-
ents shall be by them legibly labeled Caution;
take only as directed" 8. Restoring TO every
citizen the right to freely contract for the serv-
ices of whosoever he considers competent to
treat or heal him or his family without render
ing the person thus employed liable to prose
cution. except for malpractice. Therefore. we,
the undersigned urge all periodicals and per-
sons in sympathy with the spirit and purpose
of the legislation above outlined 10 exert theii
influence in creating and molding favorable
public sentiment. We also respectfully in
yite all who believe that the higher instincts
nobler impulses and dearest interests OF hu-
manity will thus be served to send us the ad
dresses of persons willing TO receive and dis
tribute literature or circulate petitions. We
also likewise solicit verfiable facts, experiences
and other data touching upon these topics and
tending to strengthen tie cause OF public
health and constitutional liberty before the
legislature and the general public.
Brooklyn Eagle.
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The Reconciliation In Germanx.

Only in Paris has there been any at
tempt to attach sinister meaning to the
reconciliation between the kaiser and
Prince Bismarck. All Germany ex-
pressed unfeigned delight over the happy
reunion, and the rest of Europe looked
on with sympathetic interest and ap-
proval. Jealous Frenchmen pretend to
see in the event the first step toward
winning away their new found Russian
friends. They argue also that the en-
peror is unwilling to enter the impend-
ing war without the support of the Iron
Chancellor. Bismarck's friends in Eng
land see no other significance in the incl
dent than worthy desire on the part OF
the young emperor not to allow the maj.
to whom he owes his throne to go down
TO his grave unreconciled.-Paris Letter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-01

Icannot say that acds afraid of her.
Now | was able to account for many
things about the rector that had seemed
singular to me- His frequent absence
from the parish; his sullen moodiness;
his alternate warmth and coldness
toward me. l was certain that he loved
me very much-warmly, passionately.
Those words that he had spoken had long
been burning in his soul. They must
have found vent sooner or later. There
are some things that the heart must
either be relieved of-or burst,
Well, months went by and the winter
set in again. Mr.. jackson ceased to be
attentive to me and even avoided my So
ciety, It required q mighty effort.
could read it in his melancholy eyes and
in his more than common restlessness,
In part felt thankful for the course of
action he had adopted. While it made
me admire him all the more, 1t also gave
me time to fortify my own soul and rec
oncile il to its first great sorrow.
have an incident Of another night in
March to relate. It was not clear, star
lit night, though. 1t was dreary, win
try night, wondering whether it should
relent into the capriciousness OF April.
A disagreeable rain was falling, one oil
those wretched compromises between
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-01
AN UNEXPECTED OIL STRIKE.
A Hunter Ran a Fox Into a Cave, and Sui
sa,pent proeeediuys Were Startling,

Hunter Ran a Fox Into Cave. and Sub
sequent Proceedings Were Startling.
Three prominent residents of Bing-
hamton, n. Y, indulged in fox hunt
recently AS they were returning home
the hounds struck the trail of fox.
They followed it and came upon their
hounds barking under ledge of rocks
on the western slope of the old Baker
farm. One of them felt around the
lodges for any other hole by which the
fox could escape, using small crow
bar He climbed to the top of the ledge
of rocks, striking all around with his
bar
Suddenly it slipped through his fingers
and went down small fissure. In en-
deavoring to get it out he lighted match
and dropped it into the fissure. A flash
and sudden explosion occurred. A jet
of fame shot upward higher than the
surrounding tree tops and Illuminated
the surrounding country. About 100
feet below the place where the well was
burning they discovered "a flow of oil is
suing from a crevice, The stream was
large enough to fill two inch pipe. The
village is in excitement over the find. and
prospectors are fiocking there in num-
bers. The crow bar was found again and
bore unmistakable signs of the third
send" upon it.
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.ra.ra.ran nixides a Church.

"Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay," played during
last evenings services at the Grand Av-
enue Methodist church, has caused a
split in the congregation. The Rev
Mr.. Wheat, the former pastor. arose in
meeting and denounced the proclamation
of the temple with such music. There
upon the pastor. the Rev. Mr.. Wilkin-
son, announced that he was running
the church and advised Mr.. Wheat tc
mind his own business. The older folks
are inclined to feel scandalized, while
the younger members side with the pas
tor.-Dubuque Qa.) Dispatch.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rey R. Alex
ander, pastor. Public worship every Sabbath
morning and evening; Sabbath school 300 a. m. !:
young peoples society Of Christian EndeayOr, Sun
day evenings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday
evening. Strangers welcome to ali services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rev
Harvey Webb, pastor. Sabbath preaching, 1890
a. In-; p. m.; young peoples meeting, Monday
Yenings; general prayer meeting, Wednesday eve
ningS; sabbath school $50 am Strangers cor
daily invited to all services.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN " CHURCH
Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath school, 10 a. m. ;
public worship, II a. M; weekly prayer meeting,
Friday p. m; monthly prayer meeting, last Satur
day Of each month, p. m-i woman's missionary
society, last Saturday of each month, d. m dis
trictprayer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, p. M;
young women's prayer meeting, second Saturday
each month at the parsonage, p. m.
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Disappointing.

She was very cultured and fashion
able young lady, albeit she was only
years old, and she was resident of New
York. A gentleman calling on her par
ents had an opportunity to have brief
tete-a-tete with her.
~ presume" he said. THAT when you
grow up you will marry, as all little girls
do.'
NO" she replied languidly. mo, l
hardly think l shall"
Indeed! That will be so disappoint-
ing"
Possibly it may be to mamma and to
the young gentleman, but not to me, /
lancy," and she lolled back in her chair
quite tired to death, don't you know
Detroit Free Press.
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UnRppreciated.

A single word sometimes reveals a
mans inmost thought.
"who are those girls Playing a duet on
the pianog" asked one man of another al
an evening party.
Zone of them is the daughter of the
hostess" was the answer.
And who is her accomplice?-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
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The Rector Of Abernthney.

"Jeany.- he commenced half sorrow
fuIlv II am about to say something that
NAV lower me very much in Your esti-
Esnation. but | cannot help it. 1t has
been in my heart for many weeks 1t
has wrapped it, like the landscape before
ms in all the chilliness of winter. Wheth-
or what l may say will bring sunshine
and spring, or leave me still standing an
Ishnael in this desert of my life, can
not tell"
He paused moment, and l thought
heard my heart beat in that stiffness
had a consciousness of what was coming.
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MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. IS, F. & A. M.-Meets
every Wednesday night, on OF before full moon.
J. B. MEYER, Sec. C. W. CARROLL W. NJ.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No n, Royal
Arch MGsons.-Stated conyOeations first Friday of
each month.
j. B. MEYER, Rec. j. b. RYAN, H. T.
BELMONT COUNCIL, No 81, r. d s. M
Meets second Tuesday of each month.
j. b. MEYER, Rec. C. W. CARROLL, T. /. Nj.
HOPE COMMANDRT, No. as, K: T.-Stated
conelayes, first Tnurs.lay of each month.
J.B. MEYER, Rec ISAAC II. GASTON, Z. G.
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In early times what is now Ireland
was called Scotia. and its inhabitants
were known as Scott, or Scots. A branch
of this Scotic stock invading north
Britain ultimately gave its name to all
of what is now Scotland.
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*Trains run daily. tDaily except Sunday
ST CLAIRSVILLE DIFlSI0N-Leaye 81.
Clairsville at 9 90 m; $50 pm.
PULLMAN SERFICE-Pittsburgh and Chi
cago, trains Nos. and 6. Chicago, Cleveland and
Pittsburgh, Columbus via Attica, trains Nos. Il
and Is. Chicago, Baltimore and New York, trains
Nos g. t. Sc, I and 8. Pittsburg and Cincinnati,
trains Nos. los, 106, lOS and l04,
agents, or address L. 5. Allen, Asst Gen Pass
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
ROBT. b. CAMPBELL, c. O. SCULL-
Gen Supt Gen1 Pass. Agent
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India has SO, ,00O, 900 Of Mohammedans
"a larger number than are found in the
entirs Turkish empire. -
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Cleveland-with fast trains for East and West
Lorain-with the Nickel Plates" Elyria-wtth the
LS& SR'y; Grafton-with CCC st L Ry;
Sterling with the y Y P s o R'y; Warwiek-with
PFtW &CR'y; Justus-with CC& SRS; Canal
Dover-with 6 NJ Ry; Uhriehsville-with the
Pan Handle; Bridgeport-with s R'y; Bel
laire-with B & o R'y; Wheeling with Street R'y-
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The rector uos kneciing beside the corpse

What did she tell you?" he asked.
''She told me nothing about herself or
the past. heard you call her wife.
Yes, she was my wife. She is at rest
now, and 1t is better for her and for me.
No prayers need be offered up for soul
30 kind and so good as hers was"
He said nothing more just then, which
in a manner surprised me. He rose up.
folded his arms and gazed steadfastly
into the face of the dead. A scalding
tear fell upon my hand. He seemed to
have forgotten that was near him, and
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-01

In cases of doubtful morality it is
usual to say, is there any harm in do
ing this?" This question may some
times be best answered by asking our
selves another, is there any harm in
letting it alone?"
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TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
1898. BELMONT COUNTY. 1894.

1898. BELMONT COUNTY. 1894.
Teachers examinations will be held during the
year as follows.
Belmont-Sept. ., Nov. II, Jan. IL, Feb. IL,
April Is June =, July H.
Bellaire-Oeto. IA and Feb. 3.
Barnesville-Dec. 8, June l6.
SomertOn-March 10.
BridgepOrt-March3 81.
MorrlsIown-April IA.
ST. Clairsyille-May u, and at close OF Institute
in August.
PupiI's examinations first Saturday in April and
in NAV at st. Claiysville-
Any necessary branch: also primary, VIII De
given at any time upon due notice being given
the clerk.
FYamIuations begin at O'Clock A.. NJ.
JAS. DUNCAN, Pres,
T. =. HARRIS,
sc. MURPHY, Clerk,
e14ly Board OF Scnool Examiners
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Golf is spoken, it seems, without sound
ing the 81" English folk call it ''gowf,' .
and if we import the game it is only
proper that we should import the pro-
nunciation.
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HE that loses his conscience has moth
ing left that is worth keeping. There
fore, be sure you look to that. and in
the next place look to your health; and
if you have it, praise God and value it
next to a good conscience.