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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04
The Question of the Hour.

| Every person is interested now in
making the dollars go far. Take care of
the pence and the pounds will take care
of themselves is maxim that is peculi-
arly applicable to these hard times
Wastefulness at all times is foolish; it is
worse than that now when thousands are
suffering for lack of the neceSsaries of
life.
The Pittsburg Times is an object les
son in proper economy. 1t presents one
of the chief necessities of life-all the
news-at the lowest possible cost. Not
withstanding the fact that The Pitts
burg Times is sold for only one cent a
day, the claim is made for it that it is
the most complete newspaper printed in
Pittsburg; that every occurrence of hu-
man interest in every part of the globe is
promptly reported in its columns; that
it essentially paper for the home, every
thing of an Objectionable character being
excluded; that it is the only paper in
Pittsburg whose market reports are reli-
| able and revised every day in the week;
that it is the only Pittsburg newspaper
which prints daily carefully prepal ed
partment for the ladies, and once a
week report, prepared by experts, of
special interest to agricultural readers;
and, finally, it is the only Pittsburg news
paper which prints daily the highest class
of fiction.
In addition to all this, The Times Of
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

During 1893 seventy, five railroads or
railway systems, passed into the hands of
receivers, comprising about Is per cent.
of the total mileage of the country. Such
an effect on railroads has Democracy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

On the intermediate penitentiary at
Mansfield, or State reformatory, as it is
now called, $4,000 have already been
expended, and the managers want
S25O,OOO more before any part of it will
be ready for occupancy. These figures
would indicate that the managers are
trying to see how much money they can
spend and at the same time accomplish
as little as possible in the way of render
ing the institution ready for occupancy.
The taxpayers will hardly believe that it
is necessary to put that much money in
an institution to house few hundred
Grim inals and would doubtless like to
know something about it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

Q UPERIOR lady OF gentlemen wanted for ele-
y CANT patent aovelty. Also nursery agent
wa nted. j. +. WHITNEY. Rochester, NY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Hiram BOroff, Plaintiff,

Washington Beam, ct al, Defendants
Pursuant to an order of sale in the above en-
titled case, issued and to me directed from the
Court OF Common Pleas of BelmOnt county, Ohio,
VIII 0fer for sale at public auction, at the front
door OF the court house OF said county, on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

In reviewing the trade conditions of
the past year, r. G. Dunn says: starting
with the largest trade ever known, mills
crowded with work and all business
stimulated by high hopes, the year 1893
has proved, in sudden shrinkage of trade,
in commercial disasters and depression
of industries, the worst for fifty years.
Whether the final results of the panic OF
1897 were relatively more severe the
scanty records of that time do not clearly
show. The year closes with prices OF
many products the lewest ever known,
with millions of workers seeking in vain
for work and with charity laboring to
keep back suffering and starvation in all
our cities. All hope the new year may
bring brighter days, but the dying year
leaves only dismal record"
When we consider that the above dis
astrous conditions are attributable to the
Democracy it is apparent what a costly
mistake the country made in voting that
party into power.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

pIIN0c New si50; ORGANS - stops $50 Catlog
iihnvo FREE. Dan1 F. Beatty, Washington, Nj
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

The matter of how to tide over the
deficit so as to do the party the least
harm is a thing that is troubling the
Administration not little. There is
certain to be a deficit. That much is
agreed, the only question being as to how
big it will be, The Eastern capitalists
demand bonds, the fiat money men the
issue of legal tender notes. To do either
will give offense to the other, as well as
stamp the Administration as incapable,
because in time of peace it can not avoid
increasing the public debt. The dilemma
is exceedingly awkward for Cleveland
& Co., but the country is prepared for
almost anything, relying in the belief
that things are as bad now as they can
get.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

All want to see business improve and
any indication of revival in trade con-
ditions is largely watched for. In some
places mills have started, but in most
cases at heavy reduction in wages and
with no assurance that the start will be
permanent. The start is made to fill
temporary demands. On the receipts of
orders depends the continuance of opera
tions. But few business men expect any
permanent improvement until the tariff
question is finally settled, when things
will adjust themselves to the new con-
ditions, no matter how bad those
conditions may be. Uncertainty is
now doing it work, and until that is
removed there can be no permanency in
the revival of business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-04

FRANKLIN COLLEGE, New Athens, o.
began Tuesday. Many students from
other colleges are there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
Peter sweenx,s Light Sentence.

HEATHSVILLE. VA. November Is
Especial. 1.-THE case OF the Common
wealth vs.. Peter Sweeny for murder was
up In our County Court here this week.
IL having been found that. although the
blow which caused death 20 the de-
ceased was not dealt IN the jurisdiction
of this county. the death did oceurr here.
and therefore the court Immediately
acted upon the matter. The case was
not as clear case OF self-defence as
was stated In a former letter by your
correspondent, and IL looked ut one time
as IL the accused would get a heavy SEN
tence.
The lawyers who were appointed by
the court 10 act for Sweeny did what they
could for him. and quite won the SYM
pathy OF the crowd for the man. as the
case proved 70 be one Of seif-defeuce.
When the Jury came down everything
was quiet as death. and every ear
strained to catch the verdict, and as II
read ort a sentence OF guilty OF man
slaughter and punishment OF one year
In the penitentiary. not sound was
heard In the solemn courtroom. except
a sobb.ng OF the unfortunate prisoner.
When the Judge asked the Jury Il thcy
understood the law. and had the jury
polled and each one asked X that waz
his verdict. Juror FORESTER Immediately
replied that Il was not. and he misun-
derstood the instruction. and thought the
sentence was the lowest they could poz-
sbly give. ana then several other Jurors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
THE cOUNTRY'S IRON TRADE.
Sentimental Improvement Resulting from
the Elections Has Not Become Tangible.

CLEVELAND, o., November l5.-The
Iron Trade Review says to-day: The senti-
mental improvement in the iron trade
resulting from the elections has not de-
veloped into anything more tangible as
yet. 1t does not seem TO be suiiicient 10
Offset the slowing down that comes as the
end OF the year approaches. Here anu
there increased inquiry Is noted. but uh-
certainty about prices IL everywhere d
factor. There is no Improvement TO re-
cord, and that Is equivalent 10 saying
that a downward tendency appears IN
some instances. A change for the better
after the new year comes in Is common
prediction. and the refusal OF sellers To
do any large business on the present low
bass is q factor 10 the good. reports
OF an impending coal strike are disaulet-
ing In the ConnellsviLe region there IL
some uneasiness over rumors that the
men will be called out OF the mines, ahd'
In a few instances, furnace orders nave
been increased.
The natural effect OF the strike talk
would be firmness in the pig-iron market.
especially for Bessemer. but the situation
at Pittsburg has shown contrary
tendency In the week just ending. Besse-
mer has been offered at $40 In the valley.
$lU.bJ at PlttSDuTS, anu
are on a basis of 1880 Pitt'burg. IL
would appear that the advance In Befse-
mer three weeks ago has been lost. and
that the market has gone 10 the lowest
point since the coke strike. While some
accumulation has taken place. IL Is not
considered sufficient to have caused the
decline In price. 1t Is conceded, moreover
that the purchase OF good~siZed DOCK
OF Bessemer pig by one OF the steel COM
panes would be promptly responded TO
by an improved market Certainly, at the
present value, consumers would not as
sumo any risk.
The market for foundry-iron gives little
present encouragement TO hopes or an
advance Reports still come OF low SOUTH
ern iron at eastern points, and cheap
water freights have assisted products IN
getting into seaboard markets. Ihere are
evidences that even on the low-cost basis
shown by competent authority to be
possible TO some southern producers,
heavy strain Is put on others by prices
that have been made recently. The Lake
Superior charcoal market is drifting to-
ward a $3.50 basis, though some furnaces
make sales of best brands TO longtime
customers without going to that depth.
Gray forge has sold at Pittsburg con-
siderably below a 81 valley basis.
The operation of mills east and west Is
TO a greater extent than Tor several
months on the strength OF the small odds
that come up week after week. In the
east some sales Of billets have been made
at a figure shading SIS. and Pittsburg
sales are made In small lots at ,l0.to
A round sale is reported at S5.50
Structural work Is lessening factor IN
the market. and the requirements OF sheet
and tin-plate mills have been very light
the latter principally nothing for six
weeks. Expectations OF support for the
market in railroad demands are now pro-
jected into the new year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
AUTUMN WEDDINGS.
LYNcHBURc'S FASHIONABLE SOCIAL
EVENT YESTERDAY.
DIR. Z. II. Cam,non Wsds Miss Rosa G.
Miller -Othcr Charming Marriages
Mt Lebanon.

LYNCHBURG, VA, November l5.-
(speciai.)-A large and fashionable as
semblage gathered at Il o'clock to-day at
the First Baptist church, on Court street.
10 witness the marriage OF Miss Rosa Z.
Miller. daughter OF Mr.. William A. Mil
Ter. Of this city, and DIR. L. II. Cannon,
a popular young physician OF saitvilie.
The officiating minister was Rev. Z. s..
Thompson. The church was crowded, ana
at the moment for the entrance OF the
bridal party the vast auditorium was niled
with a magnificent burst Of music. rem
dered by Professor w. s. Adams. the
organist. The ushers, six In number. MED
slowly down the aisles and took their
positions to the right and left or the
altar. They were Messrs. William J.. Mill
Ter. Writ II. Miller. William Miller DAD
ney. C. C. Hudson. Sidney Kelley. ana
DR.. Thomas b. Cobbs. The best man was
Mr.. William Il. Cobbs. of Glade Springs.
When they had taken their stations the
maid of honor. Miss Lizzie NJ. Button,
who was attired in a stylish costume or
blue cloth, and carried a handsome pou-
auet of La France roses. moved slowly
down the aisle and took her stand upon
the left Of the altar. the best man being
on the right.
THE BRIDE SURRENDERED.
Then followed the bride. dressed in
handsome tailor-made gown OF brown
cloth. and carrying lovely bouquet or
brides roses. She was leaning upon tue
arm OF her father. who conducted her
nearly to the altar when he surrendered
her to the groom. who was In waiting,
and. with a brief and beautiful ceremony
the minister pronounced the words that
made the couple man and wife.
From the church the bridal party re-
paired TO the home OF the brides father,
where an elegant luncheon was served
and the best wishes OF friends
extended. The presents were un-
usually numerous and handsome
The couple left on the 2I5 =. NJ. train Tor
Washington and other northern points.
The bride is one OF Lynchburg's most
beautiful and attractive daughters, and
Saltvlle has gained one who VIII add
much to her society and her people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
CONNECTICUT VETERANS HERE.
They Stop Over In Richmond While Re-
turning from New Berne, n. G.

turning from New Berne, n. C..
A delegation of fifty ladies and gentle
men. haillng from Connecticut are regis
tered at Murphy's Hotel. They arrived
here last evening from New Berne, y. c.,
where they have been for the purpose OF
dedicating a monument to the memory
Of the 100 members OF the Fifteenth Regi-
ment, Connecticut Volunteers, who died
in New Berne during the yellow-fever
Epidemic there in 1864. This shaft was
unveiled November lith, and the orator
upon the occasion was United States
Senator o. III. Plat, of Connecticut.
Most OF those in the party are veterans
OF the Fifteenth Regiment. Many OF
these are accompanied by their wives and
daughters. The visitors say they were
royalty received and entertained In the
Old North State. and speak of the citizens
OF New Berne in highest terms. A hand
some banquet was rendered them there
at the close OF their dedicatory exercises.
and many old soldiers who wore the
gray contributed TO their pleasure and
enjoyment.
A happy incident In connection with the
unveilng was the generous donation OF
flowers by the ladies of New Berne, and
the fact that the Federal soldiers took
half OF these and decorated the graves OF
the Confederate dead at the cemetery.
The party is headed by Senator Platt.
and the others registered at Murphy's
are Colonel Charles l.. Upham and wife,
Meriden; Captain NJ. A. Butrick and
wife, Lieutenant n. #. Burr1tt, Lieuten-
ant S. F. Lindsey, William S. Beecher
and wife. ]. n. Leonard and wife, James
A. Church and wife. New Haven; Charles
Il. Lindsey and wife, J. S. Lane and
wife. Meriden; II. w. Clash and wife,
ID. Ackeriey, w. II. Lord. IL. c. Lord.
w. II. Nichols, j. B. Clemmons. n. III.
Hubbard (ire marshaD. f. b. Kenyon.
A. ID. Farnham. A. c. Hemlrichs. c.
b. Foster. New Haven; John B. Mix.
]. X. Hough, wallingford; A. f. Plunt.
Branford; T. w. Beach. Miss Alice Tenn,
and Miss Sarah Tenn. New Haven.
AS soon as the delegation arrived In the
city they were met by several mem
bers OF Lee and Pickett camps, Con-
federate Veterans. and this morning they
will take a drive over the city and visit
some OF the Interesting battle-fields
around Richmond. The visitors will
probably return home by the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.
MIR. Platt Talks About Those Whom He
VIII Not support

Washington Evening Star, Independently
A Republican politician who has been
for several weeks in New York. and who
has had good opportunities for consulta-
ton with the Republican leaders there,
has arrived In Washington. He has seen
Tom Platt since the election and had n
conference with him upon the subject or
the presidential nominating outlook within
the Republican party. This gentleman
said: "Mr. Platt looks TO the Republican
future with great confidence and hopeful
ness, and he was much more frank IN
his expression Of opinion as to the men
and candidates than | supposed tnat ne
would be- He said that, while New YORK
would look with favor upon the candi-
dacy OF Tom Reed. of Maine. or or Sena-
tor Allison, of Iowa, It would not support
either Mckinley, OF Ohio, or Harrison, Oh
Indiana.
"Tnis statement was unequivocal, ana
showed clearly that Mr. Platt meant
what he said He is evidently not affrm-
atively committed as 10 a candidate, put
he has positive views as to the candidates
when he will oppose. IL Is clear that
nothing has happened since benjamin
Harrison left the White House to re-
move the animosity which Tom Piatt
cherished toward him from the beginning
OF his administration, when President
Harrison refused to recognize Platt. or.
as Platt always puts 1t. TO keep his
pledges" For there can be no doubt
that the Platt influence was extremely ef-
fectiye In the Chicago convention In Sc
curing the nomination of Benjamin Har-
rison for President at very critical
zine.
N can be said also that Platt would
not favor the candidacy of either Morton.
OF New York, or Depew for President. In
fact. he distinctly stated that New York
State would have no candidate to present
TO the Republican National Convention.
But il seems that New York will have
some candidates to oppose there. For. II
Mr.. Platt is alive at the time the next
Republican National Convention shall
meet, there can be no doubt that he will
be very powerful. and. possibly. the de-
termIning. factor In the great delegation
from New York to that convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
Let Us Have II.

The Richmond Dispatch endorses the
wish OF Major Jed Hotchkiss that Viz.
ginia had as appropriate and distinctive
State song as North caroiinas In
spring strain. '"rhe Old North State"
And why shouldn't we? No state Is moro
worthy to have the glory OF Its sons COM
memorated In verse and song. And whiio
on this subject. we know two Staunton
gentlemen who are well equipped for tna
pleasing duty. We refer TO Hon. Armlss
stead c. Gordon. who was the poes
on the occasion OF the unveiing Of tho
Richmond monument to tho soldiers and
sailors OF the confederacy. and to that
talented music-master Professor Barthold
Meyer. Mr. Gordon's verses received high
encomiums on every hand. and Professor
Meyer has found time to give lovers os
music some fine compositions. Get to-
gether, gentlemen. and collaborate, and
let Staunton have the honors OF author
ship and musical composition. as wei
as that Of suggesting a Virginia stat
song,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
TRIPLE MARRIAGE AT LEBANON.
Three Couples United by Rev. Mr.. Berry, OF
the Christian Church.

CHASE CITY, VA, November To-
Special )-For some time scarcely mar
riage could be heard OF in this vicinity;
but yesterday the custom was revived
by triple marriage at Lebanon church.
A large crowd was present on the ocea-
sion The participants in this wholesale
ceremony were Mr. Davy J. Thompson
and Miss Matte Adams; Mr.. William
". Pettus and Miss Ola Hammer; Mr..
Joseph Davis and Miss Pattie Pettus.
Rev. Mr.. Berry. of the Christian church.
was the officiating minister.
Mr.. Thompson Is a merchant and rail-
road agent at Finneywood. this county.
Miss Adams Is the daughter of Robert
d. Adams, Esq, OF Charlotte county.
Mr. w. w. Pettus Is a merchant ana
prominent businessman In Finneywood
Miss Hammer Is the daughter or IL. ID.
Hammer OF Fort Mitchell, Va.
Mr.. Joseph Davis is a successful planter
near Chase City. and his bride. Miss Pet
tus, Is the daughter of Captain Lucius
Pettus. near this place.
After the marriage an entertainment
was given at the residence OF Mr.. James
l.. Thompson. near Finneywood depot
The festivities were greatly enjoyed
and the young couples commenced HE
under the most favorable auspices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
gan falling, but Il was probably too late
TO save Gold Hill from destruction.
LOSS OF LIFE

MEMPHIS, TENN. November l5.-Re-
ports from the forcst-fire districts In this
vicinity show that while the loss to pro-
perty has not been great, considering the
extent OF territory covered. the loss OF
life exceeds apprehensions. Within fifteen
miles OF Memphis three lives have been
lost by fire In tho past two days. and
there are rumors OF fearful burning In
Arkansas, where five lives have been lost
The remains OF five human beings were
found, the flesh and clothing all burned
on. in st. Francis bottom. all within n
quarter OF mile OF each other. There
arc fears that they are the remains Of a
party or hunters from Texas that went
into that country last week. but there is
nothing to support this except the number
Of bodies
The fatalities In this county are pecu.
laTiy distressing Fanny Woods, an aged
neeress. had her dress ignited as she
He'd from the burning house, and she ran,
surrounded by flames TIL she fell dead.
PIT Roy. 9-year-old boy. ran into his
fathers house. which was afire, 70 save
some property. The house collapsed and
he was burned to death before many
spectators. The name OF the third victim
Is not ascertainable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
Children, 0rssdchiidren. ssd 0Fsst-0snsAA
children Attsnd the Celebration.

Children. (1rsudchiidrsn. snd 0Fsat-0Saa4
children Attend the Celebration.
A Pittsburg special to the Phiisdet
phia Press says: William Hill on wedness
day celebrated the centennial OF his
birth on his farm. In Washington county.
He was born in the same log house tnas
he now occupies on November u, i0t.
The centennial celebration was deferred
until to-day 50 that friends and relatives
from a distance might attend. The ou
man lives seventeen miles from PttsDufg.
at Hill Station. on the Charters branch oe
the Pittsburg. Cincinnati. Chicago and bts
Louis railroad.
Almost the entire country side turned
out 10 honor the centenarian. HiIi mar
ried Margaret Fife. an aunt OF ex-ShertH
Richard Fife. She died In 1877. His Sc.
cond wife. Margaret MacKown. died fours
teen years ago. Two sons by the nrse
marriage and one son and two daughters
by the second attended to-day's celebras
tion. A fourth son. who lives In Ken
lucky, was absent because he could NOS
stand the journey. Twenty-four grand.
children and seventeen great-grandchii-
dren were present.
Hin has voted the national Democratic
ticket since the tim: Of President Nom
roe except In 1884. when he voted for J.
+. st. John. the Pyohbitionist. Hin was
on the side OF the government during ths
whisiey insurrection and took part In
battle ten miles from Pittsburg. ffo
was against the practice then OF sending
Jug OF whiskey 20 the harvest hands,
daily refused to do so. and added ten
cents to the daily wages OF each man
Hill Is In fairly good health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-16
HARVARD DEFEATS BROWN.
A Poorly Played Game-A Scrub ie"'n
pitted Against the Rhode Islanders.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS, November ID
Harvard defeated Brown this afternoon
by a score of IS to In n poorly played
game. The Harvard coachers being AFRAID
that members of the Yale team were pres
ent, though they could spot none pitted a
scrub team against Brown. In the second
half Whitmore made 25 yards on receiving
the kick off. and Charlie Brewer added
% more on left-end run. Then Walters
opened up a big hole at tackle. and Hayes
went through for 30 yards and touch
down in just / minute and 10 seconds.
only l3 minutes were played on the Sc
cond half, but Harvard managed to score
TWO more touchdOwns without any trouble.
The Harvard line played much stronger
game than did Yale in the last Brown
game. Robinson's tackling and the line
work Of Mott and Emory were about the
only features in Browns work.
Observation-Disclosures.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, November 15-
Football: Tuscaloosa. 4; Sewanee. T.