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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
wouldn.t Suit the Furniture.

Doctor-No wonder you are SICK.
Open the blinds and let the sunshine
ino your room.
Fair Patient-Mercy! 1t wouldn't
harmonic with this expensive furni-
ture. Sunshine is disgustingly cheap
n. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
She Was Made UD.

Lord Notcham-Just go and inquire
if her ladyship is nearly ready to drive
out.
John Thomas-Yes, my lord.
IAN interval elapses)
Lord Notcham-Well?
John Thomas-The lady's maid in
forms me, my lord, that her ladyship is
not quite ready. Part of her has been
accidentally mislaid.-Judy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Algernon-For long time I was in
doubt whether to kiss Miss Maude or
not.
Alfred-Well, what did you do?
Algernon-Gave her the benefit of the
doubt.-Washingto Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Chicago Record

Il haven't had a ride in carriage
don't know when," complained Mrs
Jaysmith.
"Never mind" replied her husband:
Just have patience. Some of the neigh.
bors will have a funeral one of These
days. bay City Chat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

her the benefit Of the doubt. God for
give us all. another pause.)
She (slowly and painfully'-I will
trouble you TOGO.
He (walks unsteadily to the door and
takes the handle)-Molly, little Molly,
best among women, have told you the
whole truth. Try to forgive me- Good
by; and Heaven bless you. (Turns the
handle.)
She (wildly)-FranI!
He-Molly; my darling.
She Calling on the sofa and gasping)
Frank, l did love you. Frank, have
you told me all? All, on your honor?
He (kneeling beside her)-All, on MY
honor. l can't expect you to believe
me, but give me the benefit of the doubt.
She-No, there is but one way. | love
you, and l believe you without any
doubt. You will be good to me, Frank ?
He-My queen, Kisses her hand }
BLACK and White.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Turn About.

Robbed the landlady of the board
ing-house where he had lived for
years."
YES. Stole 5000 in money and ian
away"
''He was most ungrateful thief"
81 don't know. The other boarGers
said it was simply case of tit for tat.
She cooked his hash and he booked her
cash."-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Mrs. Letitia Loretta Walker, of Stcu-
benville, o., has been widow for II
years. Her age is 101.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT

Characters: Frank Hall, a rising barris-
eer. Molly Lascelles. his fiancee
Scene: Mrs. Lascelles' drawing-room.
frank enterS)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

And this deplorabe fact
You have had occasion to note,
That the one who is saved, as a genera
thing,
Is the fellow who rocks the boat.
Chicago Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Little Johnnie opened his drum yes
terday to find out where the noise came
from"
Did he find out?"
Eyes; when his father came home the
noise came from Little Johnnie. Pick
Me-Up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

lie had put on his hat, coat and gloves,
and was about to start for the club, to
spend the evening.
Hold on!" said he TO himself. 81
must kiss my wife before l go. Bust
ness before pleasure!"-Das Kleine
Witzblatt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Out OF BaIAnCe.
at always depresses me dreadfully
to meet bicycle scorcher."
'Why so?"
81 hate to see mans legs work SO
much better than his brains. Chicago
Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Young Archey-Aw, no. l don't like
to see man too stout, but these spindle
shanked dudes disgust
Miss Freshly-Yes? Excuse me, Mr..
Archey, but a stray arrow has passed
through the calf of one of your legs
Bay City Chat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Here, my boy, how can l get to the
ferry landing?"
"Walk. detroit Free Press.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
THE HovEL YALE.

The Old National House in New Hands
and New Dress
The old National House property,
which was recently purchased by
Gracey, Kaiser and Moore, passed un-
der the management Of WIN. c. Graf
ton on Sunday Aug. 1st. The new pro-
prietor Immediately began the work of
repainting, papering and furnishing
the hotel and in two weeks time ex-
poets to have everything running
smoothly.
1t is we'll known that that building
is one OF the best appointed and most
desirable that could be constructed for
hotel purposes and it is certain to be-,
when completely rehabiteted by Mr..
Grafton, one of the best in the valley.
The new proprietor is hotel man of
many years experience and is exceed
ingly popular with the travelling pub
lie. That he will succeed in the new
venture is the sincere wish of his many
friends.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
ALLIGATOR PEARS.
To Acquire a Taste for Them Is an Ex-
nensiYe LuxurY.

To Acquire Taste for Them Is an Ex-
pensive Luxury.
Most interesting of all South Florida
fruits, because little cultivated, almost
unknown outside of the tropics, and
most highly appreciated when once in
troduced, is the alligator or aracado
pear-the aguacate of Cuba, says Har-
per's Round Table. Avery few alligator
pear trees are grown in sheltered spots
of southern California; bnt South Flor
ida, below latitude 26 degrees, is the only
section of the United States where it
can be cultivated on q large scale and as
a profitable crop. Here it grows as lux
uriantly and with as little care as the
guava, though it requires a greater
depth of soil. The tree is tall, slender,
and covered with dense foliage of dark
glossy green, while the ripened fruit,
also green in color is smooth-skinned
and as large as mans two fists. In
side is great round stone or seed sur
rounded by soft, yellowish-green pulp,
which, sprinkled with salt and eaten
with a spoon, or made into a salad, is
delicious beyond description. Noone ever
eats an alligator pear without wanting
another, and the taste once acquired de-
mands to be grntified, regardless of ex-
perse. have known so and even rs
ceTts apiece to be paid for these pears,
AMI when l once asked a Broadway
dealer which was the most expensive
fr1it in his store, he promptly an
stvered: Alligator peais.p
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
Ttiyered Water.

This demand for clearer and purer
water in towns similar to Marietta is
every day becoming more imperative
and the people generally have begun
the study of filtering. Ironton is al
ready moving and the Irontonian says:
Supt. Floyd l.. Barker and Trustee
j. Wesley Thomas, of the city water
works, have returned from Gallipolis,
where they went to investigate the
filtering system in use at the Gallipolis
water works. with view of introduc-
ing some means of fltering water at
the works here.
While the Ohio river water is at its
worst now, they found that Gallipolis
citizens were being given water as clear
as crystal. This is made possible by
the reservoir and gravel we'll system.
The latter consists of six wells sunk on
an island opposite the pumping station
and the system of liberation through
the gravel is so perfect that the water
is purified and made perfectly clear no
natter how muddy the river may be,
Supt. Barker is of the opinion that a
system of filtering which would give
entire satisfaction to Ironton consum-
ers could be put in here for s12, 900. 1t
would be necessary to sink the gravel
wells at point above or below the city
on the opposite side of the river in case
a gravel bottom could not be found at
the water works. Supt Barker also
advanced the opinion that an artificial
gravel bed could be made at the works
The location of reservoir would be
a matter of some deliberation although
we have number of good sites at con-
venient distances from the city
Both the superintendent and trustee
Thomas express their belief that the
water works could pay for such an i'm
provement within six years as the cost
of piping and repairs would be greatly
lessened by the continual use of clear
water. They have decided to give our
citizens clear, pure water if there is
any way possible of arriving at that
end.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
PERIlOus SITUATION.
Hardrociss Narrowly Escapes a Scene with
Hls XYIfe.

r6FurOcse KNbfEoWiy bAscdPtb "a 5ttnc WIN
His wife.
81 see," said Mrs. Hardrocks, as she
crumpled up her morning paper, "that
you are advertising for typewriter. p"
YES" her husband replied. II had to
come to it. My business is of such Il
nature that the pen won't do any
more"
"Humph!" his loving wife returned,
staring at him hard. "And / see that
you say in your advertisements: Must
not be too old, and must come with a
good supply of ribbons l want to
know what you mean by putting such
things in the paper over your name.
shall be the one to decide whether your
typewriter is too old or not and wheth-
er she has enough ribbons or not. Have
you ceased to care for me that you can
deliberately
pardon me for interrupting you.
Angelina" said Mr.. Hardrocks, "but l
am merely advertising for typewrit-
ing machine--not the other kind"
"Oh!" the lady retorted, II hope you
don't think it makes any difference to
me whether you have a typewriter OF
not, or what lnnd of a one you get"
ooh! dear, no! l couldn't think that
for minute" Mr.. Hardrocks returned.
81 know that you are one of the most
sensible little women in the world, and
that you have the confidence in me
that deserve. OF course, if you don't
think 1 ought to have a typewriter,
why, I'll not get one. guess we could
worry along in the old-fashioned way"
"Not for the world" his wife said,
as she kissed him at the door. "You
must have one, dear; and get any kind
you want"
"By Jove!" said Hardrocks to him
self, after he had secured a sent in the
car, "Tm almost sorry now that 1 en-
gagged that little brunette. ."-Cleveland
News-Herald.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
couRTsAlP AND MARRIAGE.
Curious Customs Practioed in Other
Parts of the World.

Curious Customs Practiced In Other
Parts of the World.
Some of the customs peculiar to
courtship and marriage among the race
of dwarfs who inhabit the Andaman
island are, according to NJ. de Quat-
refages, who recently published book
called ''The Pygmies," about these peo-
pie, very peculiar. Not the least re-
markable of them is the procedure of
oourtship. The young man who has
made his choice addresses himself to
the parents, who never refuse, but send
the girl into the forest, where, before
day, she conceals herself. The young
man must find her.
If he does not succeed he must re-
nounce all claim to her. The wedding
ceremony of these people is equally
curious. NJ. Quatrefages thus describes
it: "The two parties climb two fleX-
ible trees growing near each other,
which an old man then makes to bend
toward each other. When the head of
the man touches that of the girl they
are legally married. Turning from
Asia to Europe, we find a very curious
custom prevailing in Roumania. Among
the peasantry of this country, when a
girl attains marriageable age her
trousseau, which has in the mean
while been carefully woven, spun and
embroidered by her mother and herself,
is placed in painted wooden box
When young man thinks of asking
to be allowed to pay his attentions to
the girl he is at liberty to open the box,
which is always placed in a convenient
position, and examine the trousseau
If he is satisfied with the quantity and
quality of the dowry he makes formal
application for the girls hand, but, if
not, he is quite at liberty to retire.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
HIS LEG is PULLED.
The Way a Southern Congressman Re-
CARDS HIS Lot.

CARDS His Lot.
"Sofne people may think that con-
gressman saves pile of money out of
his salary" said well-known southern
congressman, who was talking to a
Washington Star reporter on the vicis-
STUDIES of running for Office, and espe-
cially for congress, but manhas to be
a small walking bank to accommodate
the large number of his friends and
supporters who need little money for
some urgent matter. In my state we
have to make campaigns and appear be-
fore the people at meetings. Well, 1
have never attended meeting that 1
did not have some kind of subscrip-
ton poked into my face. Somebody
wants something for church and for
missionary purposes or for helping
some fellow who has been burned out.
"You can't avoid subscribing, and
have to head the list with the largest
sum. Then about the time you think
you are through having your leg pulled
some lazy fellow will walk up and say:
How do, general? I had ter quit my
work ter come out and hear you terday,
and l thunk yer mout give me dollar
While you have the greatest contempt
for the man, you give him the dollar.
when you leave the meeting you are
out anywhere from $50 to $50. These
are just a few instances of what a can
didate has to spend money for. After
he gets through the campaign and is
elected he has to furnish every dead
beat from his district who should hap
pen to come to Washington with
money. I've actually given them
money and railroad tickets to get home
and have them go back and work
against me-"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
Electricity In Heathen Temples.

The temples of India are to be lighted
with electricity, the example having
been set by the great shrine of silva, at
KGrhicarrie, near Mutwall, in Ceylon,
AMI is to be followed by the equally
vast and ancient foundation of the Ma
tuhotta, in the same island. In no long
time Others will adopt the same i'm
pnovemcnt,till all the holy places of the
peninsula are so equipped that by press
ing buttons they can be instantly illu-
minated, like a modern hotel or theater
The innovation is enough to make silva
and Vishnu and even the great Brahmn
himself gasp and stare.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
MR.. EDITOR.

Mr. EDITOR
Some of us who yet remain, can re-
call the stirring times of 1910, and re-
member the effort made at that time
by the old Democratic party to bring
the laboring man in this country to a
level with the most degraded and poor
ly paid in Europe.
Senator Buchanan, who afterwards
was elected President by the Democ-
racy, made a speech in the Senate,
from which this is an extract;
"We must REDUCE LABOR Low, and
bring things to their SPECIE VALUE" J"
And Senator Calhoun also made use of
the following language. The Tariff
of 1928 Ia protective tariff) has made
all the difficulty. Bring things to the
specie value, and FREE TRADE, and you
may meet Europe on the same level.
Senator Walker also said II ardently
desire to see this country in the same
happy condition as the island of Cuba.
And these are the avowed doctrines
and measures of the present Democracy
in their mad theories of free silver and
free trade. Can it be possible that
honest men and voters can be deceived
into sustaining doctrines so odicus and
abhorrent-so widely at variance with
all just conceptions of republican
form of government?
There are some things absolutely
.to; LAX ic oil
our President, then tariff for protec-
tion and revenue sufficient to pay, from
year to year, the annual expenses of
the government will become law and
we will not be compelled to increase
the national debt by issuing bonds as
the Democracy has done to the amount
of S400, 900, 900 in the last two years and
wages of all classes will be increased,
prices of all our produce will be higher,
sound money on a proper basis will be
abundant and soon just such a prosper
Gus condition as under Harrisons ad-
ministration will come again. Free
trade and free silver will keep wool at
ten cents pound, labor fifty cents a
day and all the farmers products at less
than he ever received before.
If you are fond of pure yexation
And willing to curse the nation
You are in just the situation
To go for this silver law.
L. A. W., law
Oh What duece OF a law.
On a rotten stick your trust is
You'll find your bubble bust is
And If you don't get justice
You'll get enough OF this law.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
Yirtue,s Crown of Roae..

The crown of roses and the title OF
the Rosario for one year is given an
nually ss prize for virtue in some OF
the provincial towns of France, notably
in Nanterre, a little town near Paris
The city confers the crown of roses and
other gifts upon the fair maid who has
been pronounced worthy by the muni-
cipality, who have met in solemn con-
vocation to consider the merits of all
the maids of the town.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
CLUBS BEGAN IN ATHENS.
Athenians Had the Same Excuses as Men
of To-Day.

Athenians Had the Same Excuses as Men
of To-Day.
The birthplace of the earliest club is
a disputed point, but it is well known
that Numa Pompilius, the second king
of Rome, who died b. C. 673, founded
trade guilds in Rome during his reign,
similar to the guilds of the craftsmen
which play SO important part in the
history of the middle ages. At one
time there were 80 of these guilds in
Rome alone. Later they spread beyond
the metropolis, for the boatmen of the
Seine at Paris and those of the lower
Rhone formed clubs of their own. The
guilds of Rome, however, scarcely an
swer to our idea of a club, says the
Cleveland Recorder. We therefore turn
with greater confidence to Athens.
where such a club seems to have orig
mated. The old Athenian clubs were
not in all respects similar to those of
modern London and New York, but
there was nevertheless between them u
strong affinity. Aristotle, who flour
ished B. c. 3s4, tells us that men of the
same trade and members of particu-
lar tribe were wont to club together for
business purposes. He goes on to say
that others combined for the sake Of
social intercourse, and adds that "these
meet together for the sake of one an
others company, and to offer sncri-
fees; when they meet they both pay
certain honors to the gods, and at the
same time take pleasure and relaxation
among themselves" This would seem
to point to Athens as being the birth
place of the earliest club.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle
now and get relief. This medicine has
been found to be perfectly adapted to
the relief and cure of all Female Com
plants, exerting wonderful direct in
fluence in giving strength and tone to
the organs. If you have Loss of Appe-
tite. Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex-
citable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents and s1.00 at w. II. Styer's
Drug Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
Reason why 1t Is Becoming the Univcr
sal Tongue.

Reason why IL is Becoming the Univcr-
sal Tongue.
Everywhere in the United States"
Father ChiniQuy says, "the children of
French Canadians, as soon as they ac-
quire the English language at school,
give up the use of French, except to
speak to their mothers. BY this proc
ess the French must rapidly disappear.
1t is the same here. A little girl came
to me this morning. was staying in
Montreal--"sent by a parent who had
heard me preach and had promised to
come and see me. She spoke to me in
English for some time, and when l said
to her: 'Mais ne pouvez-vous parer
Franchise she replied: % mon Dieu,
est-ce que je parle Anglais' There is
a reason for this" the old Frenchman
continued.
"I recently read an article in maya.
zinc about English the Universal Lam
guage,' but the writer did not know the
true reason. l am in the midst of it,
and / know. It is because they can ex-
press themselves with greater ease in
English than in French
And NJ. Chiniquy went on to make the
startling avowal, says the Contempo-
rary Review: "When / write "a book,
and 1 have written many, write it in
English and then translate it into
French. l find it more easy to do it in
that way. Your expressions are more
direct, your syntax more simple and the
sounds of your language are more forci-
BILE. Listen" And spripging to his
feet the old man shouted: "Fire!"
"There is some sound" he added.
"What can we say in French? 'Feu.' 1t
is lost. You can say 'Ready!'" again
in sonorous shout. with us it is
'pret; there IS no sound. All aboardn
with us lis 'e1nbarquex,' but you can
not hear it at ten feet. Yes, sir, the
English is bound to become the univer-
sal language"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
Republican Club Tonight.

Indications point to rousing meet
ing of Republicans at the Court House
at seven o'clock this evening, for the
purpose of organizing permanent Re
publican club. Every loyal member OF
the party is expected and urgently re-
quested to show his interest by his at
tendance. The Club is needed in Mari
eta and the stronger it is numerically
the greater will be it's power for good.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
BuckIen,. Arm cn sa,ve.

THE BEST SALvE in. the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by w. FL. Styer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04

81 was run oyer by lumber wagon.
Did not expect to live. Was terribly
bloated. My friends bathed me with
DIR. Thomas Electric Oil, and / was
Electric OIL" Mrs. VIM. f. Babcock,
Norvell, Jackson Co., Mich.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
ounty Ticket,

ounty Ticket.
For Probate Judge,
DR.. ROOD, of Belpre.
For Sheriff, , 1,,ora
For Auditor,
For Recorder,
For Commissioner,
JOHN RANDOLPH, wesley township
For Infirmary Director. ,,,r
VIM. SCHNAUFFER, Newport Townsnlp
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
Republican state Ticket.

Republican State Ticket
For Secretary of State,
CHARLES KINNEY, of Scioto GO.
For Judge of the Supreme Court,
MARSHALL ]. WILLIAMS, OF Fayette 20
For Food and Dairy Commissioners,
JOSEPH E. BLACKBURN, OF Belmont Co'
ror Member Board of Public Works.,
FRANK A. HUFFMAN, of Van vert Co
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
DO you EAT sREApa

Jacob Pfaff's is unexcelled. as are
also his Cakes and Ices. Finest
Neapoiitan Ice Cream that can be
made. Particular and personal at,
tention given to serving parties
receptions. weddings or public din.
ners. JACOB PFAFF,
Putnam st.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
TUESDAY, AUGUST a. 1896

For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
or the United states.
For Vice-President.
GARRETT A. HOBART,
OF New Jersey.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
First Blood tor Cambridge.

The first game at Cambridge between
the nine of that city and Marietta was
played Monday afternoon and resulted
in score of 4 to 1 IN favor of the
former. Hits-Marietta 4, Cambridge
8. Errors-Cambridge 1, Marietta s..
Batteries-Cogan and Price, Reynolds
and Donahue.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04

Work of putting the ball park il
good condition has been begun and
is expected that it will be ready TO
the games with Parkersburg Thursday
Friday and Saturday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04

The managers of the Detroit team
recently paid s4OO for the release of
Tommy Thomas and the Tribune goes
into estacies- over Detroit's new find,
stating that he is the best pitcher on
the local staff In his first game with
Detroit Tommy had not base on balls
to his discredit and but seven hits
were made off his delivery.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
Congressional Ticket.

For Congress, 18th District,
n. q. VAN vooRHIs, of Muskingnm Co.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-08-04
The Republican Party stands
for honest money and the chance
to earn it by honest toll.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS