davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11
THE INSTITUTE.
Its Program Promises Much Of Interest
and Profit.

Below is the program of the Thirteenth
Annual Farmers Institute, to be held un-
der the auspices of the Belmont Farmers
Club. in Court House Hall, st. Clairsville,
on Thursday and Friday, Jan. Is and 10:
THURSDAY-MORNIN
lOO-frayer r-------.---------- ------Dr. "epp
1O:I5-Address of Welcome. me.............. President
II :Oo-How can we Increase the Fertility
of our SOil?-. ...---J. +. Young
Discussion.
AFTERNOON.
I:15-what lines of Agriculture can Eastern
Ohio Farmers engage in with Profit,
under existing Conditions John Watson
Discussion.
9 2:O0-Small Fruits as Mortgage Lifters..
Discussion. ............... Ross Cowen
2:3O-The National Road; its Condition, and
How to Better il ............J j. H. Denham
Discussion.
s:l5--Corn Culture ..-....... Prof Thos. F. Hunt
EVENING.
715-RectatiOn. On................... C. C. Mitchell
7:3O-Cultivation of the Social, Hon. Al McKeley
sO0-RecitatiOn n................... C. C. Mitchell
s:I5-The Farmers Need of Education Prof. Hunt
9O0-RecitatiOn n....................C. C. Mitchell
FRIDAY-MORNING-L SESSION.
S:45-frayer. DE- AleAanuer
10 I0:O0-Address of Welcome. Miss Name L. Giffen
1O:i5-Recitation: A Voice from the Poor
House Miss Dorcas NichOl
IO:9O-Paper: The Maud Mullers of the Goth
Century ry...................Hrs Mrs. S. C. Collier
Recitation ..... Miss Mamie X. Shannon
Paper Mary X. Blair
Recitation ion.............. Lacy b. Hartley
-RecitatiOn-The Low-backed Car.
Observation-Disclosures. Miss Eva Grimes
AFTERNOON
I:I5-Points in Potato Culture -. Jonathan Cash
Discussion.
i:45-How can we Reduce Local Taxation?
Geo. Wise, VIM. Alexander and Jas. F. An
dersoI. Discussion.
3:D-Elements of Success in Life J. w. Bashford,
President Ohio Wesleyan University
EVENING.
Evolutionary Entertainment Jas. Morgan
s:O0-The Signs of the Times President Bashford
60o-Recitations. jas. Morgan
The exercises will be interspersed with
music. A piano will be kindly furnished
by Z. J. LaRoche, of Bellaire. Admis-
sion-Day sessions, FREE Evening Ses-
sions, 10c. J. b. MCMECHAN, Pres.
r. E. GIFFIN, HENRY MORGAN,
Secretary. Treasurer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11

THE grass crop of this country is the
most valuable of all farm crops. In
1892 it was worth S750,OO0,OOO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11

IT is said that not single railroad
passenger was killed in Ohio during 1893,
but this is probably mistake.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11

1894. New Wall Paper. 1894.
5000 Rolls New goods now in stock
cheaper than ever.
IL 2t J.F. GRASSLAND e Co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11
GRAND JURORS.

Abner Dillon, Spencer Gregg, Goshen;
John Lynn, T. W.. Bentley, VIM. Vail,
Union; James Corbett, John Zweig,
Charles Burns, VIM. Armstrong, Bellaire;
.. T. Seyerns, Somerset; Walter Darrah,
Richland: Hamilton Eaton, Barnesville;
Everett Thornberry, Wayne; Alonzo
Hardesty, Colerain; Samuel Stewart,
V ork
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11

MAKE arrangements to attend the
Farmers Institute at st. Clairsville, on
Thursday and Friday of next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11

NEWLY elected officers were installed
at the o. U. A. Nj. Council Hall Thurs
day night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11

ARLIN ID. HARTLEY has taken place
behind the counter at Jepsou & Pstton's
dry goods store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11
David Coleman.

David Coleman died Sunday, at his
home, near Blaineville. He was II years
of age, and had been suffering tor some
years from consumption. Mr.. Coleman
many years ago kept grocery in st. Clairs-
vile. The funeral was held at his late
home, at l o'clock Tuesday, interment
being at the Wheeling Valley Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-01-11
Jurors Drawn.

On Monday the Clerk and Sheriff drew
the Grand and Petit Jurors for the spring
term of Court, the Grand Jurors to ap-
pear Monday, February 8, and the Petit
Jurors Tuesday. February 6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
MILLIONS IN DIAMONDS.
Enormous Increase I'm the Product Since
the Discoveries In Africa.
New York SUM-

Tho discovery and working OF the great
South African mines has enormously IN
creased In the production OF diamonds.
During the past quarter century ten tons
OF these gems, selling for $500 100000 uncut
and for 100 after cutting, have
been added to the worlds wealth. This
quantity Of stone IL twice as great as
the sum total of ali that were known to
exist before, the value represented being
In the most concentrated possible form.
A single corporation controls more than
nine tenths Of the worlds output of da-
monds. owning practically the whole Of
the mines in South Africa. Thus II il able
to maintain and regulate prices. restrict
ing the production so that the supply may
not exceed the demand. Up to date IL has
placed upon the market about $500 wv
carats.
During the last year It dug and sold
$lC,OCJ,OJO worth OF diamonds. During 1893
diamonds to the value of about $1,000 30
were imported into this country. Since
1sGS Sl15.0Oc.U0 worth of these gems have
been brought into the United States.
The cutting OF diamonds Is carried on
in the United States by fifteen firms.
employing $50 cutters. cleavers, ana poll
ishers The American public demands Il
much higher quality or cutting than is
required by European markets. At the
same time, les Is paid for the work
here than abroad, s. being considered
fair wages per diem. The pioneer cutter
on this side OF the water was Henry ID.
II. Morse. Of Boston. In 1863 he cut the
famous Dewey d!amond-the biggest gem
OF the kind ever found in this country
which was dug out OF a clay bank near
Richmond. weighing twenty-five carats
In the rough. In his shop was invented
the first dlamond-cutting machine. which
made II possible TO do the work faster
and with more precision.
1t has not been adopted abroad TO any
great extent as yet. Amsterdam, the
greatest centre Of diamond cutting, has
scventy-two factories engaged in that In
dustry. The largest employs 1000 hands.
Next in importance Is Antwerp. Lon
don ranks third. In the world there are
$500 cutters OF diamonds and 5000 dealers.
The latter carry In stock s350,OOo,0O0 worth
OF diamonds, representing probably one
third Of all the diamonds possessed by
human beings to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

some OF them. ut least. are lower than
they are at the usual country stores.
The unique features OF the wares car
ried In these storcs are the enormous
feather-beds. Polish and Hungarian head
dresses, heavy boots for the women as
well as the men. and all sorts OF gaudy
shawls and dress stuffs, Among the
special provIs,ons these stores supply are
highly seasoned sausages and hams, such
are found IN the Hungarian and Polish
quarters OF the town. The Poles are
much more extravagant than the Huns.
and buy much better and hisher-priced
goods. The Huns buy the cheapest kinda
OF meat of which they make their go
lashos. They do not buy very much OF
anything in the way OF provisions how
ever. relying largely upon their gardens
for vegetables. and occasionally killing
one OF their ducks or geese
The Poles. on the contrary, rely very
little upon their own efforts. although
they also have good gardens. but pur-
CT ase the best foods that the stores have.
Very few OF the purchasers pay cash.
Instead, they secure from their forerien
tickets for various amounts. These are
presented at the stores In payment for
supplies, and the clerks mark on them
the amounts OF their purchases. When
the whole value OF a ticket has been
contracted for II is taken up by the clerk
OF the store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

shcetingt and y curiously covered VITA
q writhing coli Of large Japanese ORA
CONS. The creatures are worked IN long
and short stitch. done with coarse SIX
IN shades of gray ranging from peAn
white to black. Occasional stitches
worked in with metal thread give an In
dication Of glitterlng scales. the nsurss
are outlined with two rows OF eold
thread. The edge Of the pillow - nn'
ished by a friii Of black satin ripoon.
uron which black and gold spangies are
dotted.
Another sofa-pillow that would be
cl armingly suitable for certain styhs OK
rooms is made OF thick satin OF the Color
called Egyptian red. The pattern drawn
uron the surface Ii an imitation OF tne
decoration upon Egyptian pottery oeins
mostly human figures drawn IN pr0m's
md some few symbollcal forms. Inc
pattern Is not. worked In any way, put
the satin ground Is entirely covered win
dernjng IN black silk. Large reversed
points or half-diamonds are set togetner
ard left bare ike the figures all round the
edge OF the cushion, which mas no otner
finish except a silk cord covering tns
scam. The figures, which are from thres
10 five inches high. are arranged as
crossing the cushion professionally. ms
darning, although closely done. docs NOT
prevent CLEAN OF the satin coming
through
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
SMOKING IN CHURCH.
Practice That Once Existed In England
and Scotland.

and Scotland.
We often hear men cay in answer 70
urgent invitations from their wives and
daughters to accompany them 20 church,
"Oh. II L could only smoke in church L
would CO." and this IS looked upon as n
knock-down argument. for no one In these
days would think Of desecrating q church
with the fumes OF tobacco. II may, there
fore, be interesting 10 some people 10
know. says the Philadelphia Cali, that
there was a time when smoking In church
was practiced In England and Scotland.
sir Walter Scott. In his Heart OF MIDI
lothian" refers TO one Duncan Of Knock
under. an important parsonage, who
smoked dGring the whole Of the sermon
from an iron pipe tobacco borrowed from
other worshlppers We are told that at
'thc end of his discourse he knocked the
ashes out of his pipe, replaced It in his
sporan. returned the tobacco pouch TO
It's owner, and Joined in the prayer with
decency and attention.
The same practice existed in the TIud-
son Bay territory and some other Of the
British possessions beyond the seas for
some time after the erection OF the first
churches in those early settlements. there
being general recourse at the commence
ment OF the sermon 20 the soothing weed,
the minister waiting until the pipes were
fairly under way before proceeding with
his discourse.
1t Is also an interesting fact that
smoking In church was by no means con-
fined 70 the congregation. or even t. the
minor clergymen, for IL Is recorded that
the Archbishop Of York was once reproved
by the Vicar Of So. Mays. Nottingham.
for attempting 10 smok" IN the church
vestry. The Rev. John DisneZ, Of SWIM
duly. in Lincolnshire. writing on the 18th
Of December. 1873, to James Granger,
says:
THE Archbishop ordered some Of the
appositors, or other attendants, TO bring
pies and tobacco and some liquor for his
refreshment after the fatigue OF con-
frmation. and this coming to Mr.. Disnez' 3
ears, he forbade their being hr1ugh.
hither. and. with n becoming spirit. re-
monstrated with the Archbishop upon the
Improperly OF his conduct, at the same
time telling his Grace that his vestry
should not be converted into smoking
room"
We have no evidence OF the fact, but,
according to tradition smoking was al
lowable in the churches OF the American
colonies something over n hundred and
fifty years ago. but the good sense Of the
people put stop 20 It, ana 1t is never
likely u be revived in this part Of the
world. SO that It Is quite safe for men
to say they VIII 80 TO church when they
are allowed to smoke there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
THE CURSE OF THE ROMANOFFS.
Baron Won Humboidts Prophecy Regard
ing Nicholas, of Russia.

washington post
James Russell Lowell used to tell this
story 20 Intimate frends 1t was told him
by John Lothrop Motley: "ln 1853, just
before the Crimean war commenced. the
venerable Baron Won Humboldt came TO
London on very important confidential
mission. He called upon Lord Palmer
ston and said: L know a war is immi-
nent between England and her allies on
the one hand and Russia IL you will
temporize, make diplomatic delays, do
anything to gain time for year or two.
there Will not need 10 be II war 'WhyY
Palmcrston asked. Because Nicholas. of
Russia. will die within two years. The
fatal curse OF the ROmanoffS is on him.
DO you not know that q great seeress
told Peter the Great that no male MEM
Der OF the Romanoffs would ever live 10
see the 18th Year, But Nicholas is not
yet TO- Palmerston answered. i wish TO
save IN immense flow OF human blood,
said old Humboldt. solemny. L know
that the Car will die within two years
Lord Palmerston was greatly impressed
with Baron Humboldts statements. But
he could not hold his own hand then.
France, in view of Louis Napoleon's
ready recognition by Palmerston. and all
20 take the field. SO the Crimean war had
10 go on. But Nicholas. of Russia. died
within four months OF the two years limit
given him by Won Humboldt"
Leaving the prophecy out Of the ques-
ton, II Is a fancy OF history that the Rus
sian Cars have all died before GO. Alex
ander HIS grandfather. tho half insane
car Paul. and the four heads OF the Ro-
manoffs before Nicholas all died before 80,
and Of the same disease that has been
so deadly TO Alexander III. Alexander l.,
ut one time Napoleon's great ally, then
his enemy who so aided in the downfall
Of the French Empire. died when he was
IS Of "monOmanIa. bordering on insanity"
says history. Metternich. the great Aus
trion Premier OF that date. bluntly de-
cLares he was insane The Grand Duke
Constantine, who was really entitled 10
the Russian throne, waived his right IN
favor OF Alexander Il. lie had sense
enough to be aware that he was not men,
tally 1T to rule such an empire as Russia.
lie died in his I'D year of what would
now be called cerebro-splnal meningitis.
The Grand Duke Michael was killed in his
4Sth year by n fail from his horse while
in Il ut. He had shown signs of madness
80 often that 1t was question whether
II WIS safe for rim TO be AT large. SO goes
the long but never changing record OF the
ROmanOffs for two centuries.
Alexander III. was personally a most
kindly man and remarkably free from
the grosser vices. He drank n little red
wine sometimes, but no strong liquors,
and ne abhOrred drunkenness, as did his
father before him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
NEW DlPHTHERlA CURE.
The French Government Appropriates
100000 10 Test Its Efficacy,

The Budget Committee OF the French
Chamber of Deputies has decided to APP
propriate 10000 francs $4,000 with which
to test the efficacy Of the new diphthesla
serum.
The new anti-toxine treatment for diph-
liberia, which has been worked out in the
Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases In
Berlin, promises. according to prominent
scientists to be one of the most impor-
tant discoveries OF modern medicine,
and may afford the means for not only
protecting persons from diphtheria who
have been exposed to the disease. but also
a means for the cure Of the disease
when cases are subjected to treatment
in the early stages. one of the most
important and significant features OF the
treatment depends upon the absolutely
inuocuouS character OF the remedy, IL
having apparently no influence, either
favorable or unfavorable. In health or in
disease excepting as 10 its power Of
neutraliZing the poison OF diphtheria. The
treatment is based upon the following
observations: /. In diphtheria, death, as
a rule, is due to the poisoning by chemi-
cal substance "a tOXine) produced by the
diphtheTia bacillus in the throat, and
absorbed by the system from the throat.
.. y certain degree OF immunity, which
Is temporary only, is afforded by one at
tack of diphtheria, and this immunity is
the result of an acquired tolerance OF the
toXine. 3. II animals are inoculated with
minute, but increasing, quantities Of the
"toXine," as derived from cultures OF
the diphtheria bacillus, they become
gradually tolerant 10 Its poisonous ac-
ton, and will withstand the introduction
of larger and larpcr quantities through
the immunity which is acquired from
smaller doses. 4. The immunity thus pro-
duced Is the result of the development
in the blood of some substance anti
toXine) which has the power of neutra-
lizing the poison UoXine) produced In
diphtherla. 5. When animals have thus
been immunzed blood Is withdrawn from
the circulation In quantities varying with
the size OF the animal, and Is employed
through injections underneath the skin
for the treatment of cases of diphtheria,
and the anti-toxine thus introduced neu-
traliZeS the toXine absorbed in the cir
culation of the sick person from the
throat, and thus renders them artii-
cialy unsusceptible 10 its action. Cnfor-
tunately, however, for the rapid and gene
raj use of this substance, its production
requires the constant surveillance OF
skilled and trained men. A comparatively
long period, often four to six months.
Is necessary 10 render animals immune
10 the disease, so that their blood can
be employed FOR the treatment; and
finally. when thus rendered immune 10
the disease, they can furnish only suffi-
Client blood, as a rule, 30 treat a COMPARE
lively small number OF cases. Therefore,
the production OF the substance must ne
cessarily be costly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
KNOWLEDGE
Brings comfort and improvement and

Brings comfort and improvement and
lends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, vino live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more prompi'y
adapting the worlds Rest products 10
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; eflectualiy cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medica.
profession, because 1t acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but It is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs
and being well informed, you will no.
accept any substitute # offered.
ua1.Tu, IN. tw,sa,lcortpfrl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
CONCERNING HYMNS.
A Plea for More Variety I'm the Regular
Selection.

Selection.
Why IL Il there is so little variety IN the
use OF hymns in the churchesy ASKS the
Buffalo Commercial. How does X come
that, with such wealth OF material 10
draw from the same "old-timers' are sung
year In and year out? Is II the fault OK
those TO whom the selections are intrusted'
or is IL because there IL no popular oe-
mand for anything but the old hackneyeu
compositions? Or can II be that spirit
Of commonplace has settled upon the
churches to which the people have De-
come accustomed and do not care to naVs
changed? These are certainly very inter-
esting questions.
The hymnals Of most Of the Christian
bodies have been compiled with great care
subjected to numerous revisions ana en-
riched with the very best devotional COM
positions. And yet how few OF them are
ever usedi With hymnal containing up
ward of 1000 selections II is a liberal esti-
mate to say that Atty are In constant USE
and the others are taken up very rarely.
IL at ell. The range Of hymnology IL very
wide but some of the sweetest hymns
never get public utterance. In the tipisco-
nal Prayer Book and the Psalms there are
selections appointed for every day In the
year. and the same might be true or the
hymnal II II were put TO thorough, OUT OF
course discretionary, use. Those uenomi-
nations which have no fixed liturgy gem
orally observe 1.-THE times and seasons IN
some form, by scriptural selections ana
otherwise. But how rarely does this ex-
tend 10 the vocal and musical features OF
the service!
Tho hymnal II mine OF devotionai
thought in pure. poetic forms There are
agCrlDtiOnS. GOfbS
OF eternal hope and unfaltering trust.
that are allowed to remain practically
obsolete. Its best treasures are not
properly appreciated. Take the custom
at funerals. Almos, invariably the
HYMNS sung are Nearer My God. 10
Thee" abide With Me-" or Lead
Kindly Light" as II there were no others
10 be found appropriate to such solemn
occasions, The first-named Is. probably
the most hackneyed of all. II has LITERAL
~ been sung to death. We note IN
passing that the brutal murderer who
was executed at Jersey City the other
day Joined IN singing this hymn before
going to the galows. Perhaps II mas the
doubtful distinction OF being the muir
derers favorite" With regard to Lead
Kindly Light" 1t Is not properly
speaking a hymn NJ all. Its author, the
| late Cardinal Newman, wrote 1t at a
time when his convictions were mos'
unsettled. az an expression OF trust IN
| n Divine guidance. The idea OF making
| Il a popular hymn never entered ms
mind. But II has received a beautfui
musical setting and has been sung ever
since by all bodies OF Christians.
The systema..c neglect OF the hymnai'
As a whole. at the present day constitutes
| a strange popularity in public worship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
AthenrY.. County GALWAY. ireland. afty


one years ago. "a
"wiliiam left home when he was u
years OF age, and came to America Win
an uncle. A year later followed, but
when / landed In New York could NOT
find him, nor could I hear Of my uncle.
They had sent me just enough money "
come over, outside Of a few shiilings'
and I was certainly in straights. In a
few days I got q Job from grocer
named Marion.
After two years I secured a better
place. and went down TO New Orleans
where l started In business for myseii.
I served throughout the war IN inc
Twenty-eighth Louisiana Regiment. al.
ter the war I went to Texas and engaged
in the cattle business.
"Now. I think am independent. as my
stock covers one Of the biggest ranges
IN the State, and. j believe that / nave
1000 beasts that wear horns down there.
MY brother here. who was once
wealthy, Is now broke. and 1 VIII 90
ANYTHING for him that no suggests"
William, who seemed TO be hale ana
hearty, admitted that he had only Few
dollars left. but he was delighted TO be
able to explain 10 his brother how IL
happened that they had been separated
for so many years and relieve his mlnd
Of a burden which he had been trying
TO solve for so long time.
He had written to Ireland only TO learn
that nothing was known OF the where
abouts OF Henry.
William was entirely too nervous 10 tell
his full story, but ne declared that TX
ever a man was shanghaied he was that
man. or rather boy. at the time OF the
event II was on board OF whaling bark.
Her name was the Dolphin. and at that
early period she came around the Horn.
lie was absent two years. and the trip
had the effect Of making a regular sea-
dog out OF him.
The recent experience or William was
in the salmon canneries OF the North. He
alleges that five years OF his life were
spent in Siberia.
Although the brothers did not know
each other, when William showed the
blrthmark on his left forearm It was
thorough confirmation OF their previous
talk
The strange thing about the whole affair
is that the brothers came from the same
town and county that the landlord did.
and he knew the family we'll
The twin brothers Mclaughlin are now
Joined after a separation Of nearly forty
years, and Il is already decided that they
return to Texas together where Henry
will endeavor to put n stop to the noma-
die career Of his twin brother.