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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
Municipal Affairs.
STREET CLEANING.


The block patrol system in addition
to night sweeping is the best method
vet devised to secure clean and whole
some streets. A man is employed for
each block and supplied with hand
cart in which he Keeps the sweepings.
At stated times wagon makes the
rounds and collects the materials from
the hand-carts. The block patrol eau
tions people about throwing orange
peel and other litter into the street,
and often these people are compelled
to gather up what they have thrown
into the street. The block patrol
works eight hours during the day and
at night the streets are swept. The
cost is a little above the old system
and is assessed on abuttlng property.
This is the ST. Louis plan: one man
to three blocks, at S1.5O per day, SO the
cost there to each piece of property is
almost nothing. The Street Superin-
tendent, Miner says: ut is pleasure
to go down town now and gaze upon
the clean streets, why, some of them
are cleaner than the sidewalk pave
ments." 1t costs them S. 80 per mile
to sweep their granite and 1913 to
sweep their asphalt streets by ma
chimes at night. They haye 45 miles
of granite, s miles wood, nine miles
asphalt and one of lime stone paved
streets Boston spent $50, 900 last year
on the block system, besides the regu-
lar night sweeping.
Marietta could adopt this system for
the blocks along which the streets are
paved at very little expense to each
lot
Grand Rapids, Michigan, is planning
for a city electric lighting plant.
Chatham, Va.-Estimates are asked
for an electric lighting plant.
Reading, Pa.-A special committee
recommends the ownership of its own
electric lighting plant by the city.
Swanton, Vt.-Bonds are to be is
sued to secure additional light and
power facilities.
SEYMOUR J. HATHAWAY
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
Col. StIckney's Report.

WASHINGTON, February 11.-Col
Amos Stickney's long g-looked-for report
regarding contemplated Ohio river i'm
provements, has reached the Congress
sional Committee of Rivers and Har-
bors This is the report that, by reso-
luton in Congress, Hon. Mr.. Dovener,
of West Virginia demanded of the Sec
retary of War, and that the entire
river interests were so anxious to see,
now that Col. Stickney is to have the
district he has had charge of for years.
The lifts of the proposed dams are
given by report as follows: No. /, Davis
island, 6.125 feet No. 2, Merriman's,
7.741; No 8, near THE Trap" 7.741;
No. 4, Legionyille, 7.64l; No. 5, Free
dom, 4. 726: No. 6, below the mouth of
Beaver river, 7.115. On account of the
surface slope of the river and to get
suitable sites for the locks and dams,
Col. Stickney found it necessary to ad-
here to the original distribution lifts.
The above proposed locations of dams
would give the following length Of
pools: No. /, from the confluence of the
Allegheny and Monongahela to Davis
island dam, 4.75 miles; No. 3 40 miles;
No 8, /, So miles; No. 4, Z. 40 miles; No
3, $50 miles; No. 6, 5.75 miles. The
total fall from Pool No 1 to what
would be Pool No. Z, when seventh
dam is built, would be Al. 129 feet. Total
distance from the junction of the Allie
gheny and Monongahela to Dam No. 6,
29.S5 miles.
The report continues: "With the con-
struction of these six dams great gain
will be made for the benefit of nayiga-
tion. This would be ample room for
the storage of vast amounts of coal,
and the worst part of the river would
be made safe for navigation. 1t is pos
sible, too, that by flushing the river
below the dams navigation would be
rendered practicable on smaller rises,
which, if not furnishing enough water
to carry tows all the way down the
river, would at least permit them to &c
part way and thus prevent the congest.
ed condition that is now witnessed
every year in Pittsburg harbor. 50,
''The cost of the Davis island dan
was in round figures S1,oOO,O0O. From
the experience gained in its construc
tion and of Lock No. 6, it is believed
that the four locks and dams can be
built for an average cost of s650,O0(
each, but to provide for contingencies,
which might be considerable from flood
damsges and delays, the estimate il
placed at $3.50. 600 each"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. b. Hood, Broker and Manu-
facturer's Agent, Columbus, Ohio, GER
tifies that DR.. Kings New Discovery
has no equal as Cough remedy. j.
ID, Brown, Prop. St. James Hotel, Ft.
Wayne, Ind., testities that he was cured
of Cough of two years standing,
caused by La Grippe. by Dr.. Kings
New Disc overy B. +. Merrill, Bald
winsville,, Mass, says that he has used
and recommended it and never knew il
to fail and would rather have it than
any doctor, because it always cures.
Mrs Hemming, 222 E. 25th St., Chica'
go, always keeps it at hand and has nc
fear of Group because it instantly re
lieves. Free Trial Bottles at W. II
Styer's Drug Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
OHIO.

Why does not our own State follow
a similar course?
SEYMOUR j. HATHAWAY
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
Amnesty for Armenians.

CoNsTANTISoPLE, Feb l2.-The porte
has notified the foreign diplomats that
the Turkish government agrees tc
grant amnesty to the Armenians who
are in possession of Zeitoun, but de-
mands that those among them who are
members of the Armenian revolution.
airy committee shall be expelled.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
seven Tramps reported K,ll.d.

GALLIPoLIs, o., Feb. 12.-It is re.
ported here that bad wreck occurred
on the K. & NJ. near Dexter, O., at
midnight. seven tramps are said to
nave been killed and IA loaded freight
cars are reported to have been demol-
ished. No further details are given.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
Age Of Consent Bill Passes the Senate.

COLUMBUS, O.. Feb. 12.-In the sem
ate Mr.. Avery's age of consent bill,
that had been hotly debated for some
time, was indefinitely postponed, and,
under a suspension of the rules, one
introduced by Mr.. Sullivan, making
the age l6 instead of IA, was passed..
Mr.. Avery sought to have the age
raised to lS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
County Affairs.

Each generation has task imposed
on it. 1t is plain that the good roads
problem is just ahead and must be
solved. A large expenditure of money
is involved, but the roads will be fin
ished and forever. Shall the State,
county or land owner stand the ex-
pense, or all three?
MARYLAND.
1t is proposed to create State de-
partment of roads and highways for
the purpose OF investigating and re-
porting on the road question, and for
furthering the improvement of the
county roads. The bill provides for
appointment by the Governor of an en-
gineer every two years, who shall en-
ploy all necessary assistants, whose
duty shall be to investigate the condi-
tion of the roads of the State and re.
port the best means of reproving them,
and to suggest a general plan of road
administration, either by State or
county or jointly.
NEW YORK
A plan by the special committee OF
the General Assembly of New York
has been recommended for the inn
provement of county roads. 1t con-
templates State aid to the amount OF
one third of the cost, and that a wide
tire law be put into effect in 1900.
OHIO.
Why does not our own State follow
a similar course?
SEYMOUR j. HATHAWAY.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
Did You Ever

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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-02-13
ssoarrice may Become duchess of Kent.

LONDON. Feb. 12.-The Truth, Wed.
nesday, says the queen meditates cre-
ating her daughter. Princess Beatrice,
widow of Prince Henry of Battenberg,
duchess Of Kent, with remainder to
her soma
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Attention! C. a. e.

"Muster" Thursday, Feb. 18th, at
$3.50 p, m. standard time. Every Com
rade expected to be in line.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
Objects of the New Central
Alliance of Labor Are
Defined.
THE LABOR COUNCIL CRITICIZED
Delegates Impute Personal Motives
to Members of the Old Body.
Constitution Adopted.

The preliminary steps in the permanent
organization of the Trades and Labor ALL
ance were taken at Trades Hall, 1159 Mis-
sion street yesterday. When Chairman
Hutchinson called the meeting to order in
the forenoon there were present delegates
from the BARRIERS. woodworkers', cigar
makers, painters, carpenters Nos. 304, 4s3
and %, musicians, cooks and walters,
German bakers and bookbinders' unions
Communications were received from
Golden Gate Lodge No. l. Journeymen
Plasterers, and the San Francisco Typo
graphical Union, stating that they did not
see mt to affiliate with the alliance.
After passing on the credentials of dele
gates and hearing the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting, the alliance adjourned un-
til afternoon. The principal business be-
fore the afternoon session was the adop-
ton of the constitution. The preamble,
setting forth the need Of q central labor or
ganization, which should aid the working
man in the attainment of his Just share Of
the results of his production, and through
whose medium the masses might be cult
waited in the social and economic sciences,
was passed without dissension.
The objects of the organization were de-
clared to be "to guard the rate of wages
Vi ltS CVHStitucHI UodleS duQ ltS ultimate
aim the supplanting of industrial compe-
tition and anarchy in production by a
unified system Of cooperation on the
basis of cost to the producer" 1t was also
stated that the organization would dis
cuss social and political questions, watch
measures presented by the different par
ties and by members in the Legislature,
and to use their influence to defeat all
propositions prejudicial to the working
man. In furtherance of this object the
intention of getting the regular issue of
the Congressional Record was expressed.
This section was also passed unanimously.
The question of representation in the
central body occasioned a lengthy dis
cussion and it was finally decided that
each union should have delegate for
every 100 members and fraction majority
thereof.
The matter of assessment also occa-
stoned a spirited discussion. 1t was de-
cided to fix the dues at 81 per month for
each delegate, this action to be subject to
the necessities of the situation, when the
ultimate strength and expenses of the al
lance can be better estimated
The section IN regard to strikes, as pre-
sented by the committee on resolutions
met with considerable opposition. AS
originally drafted it provided that no con-
stituent body instituting strike or boy
cott should receive the moral or financial
support. of the alliance until it had first
consulted that body and the merits of
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
Locating Rocks in Mission Bay
That Are a Menace to
Shipping.
THREE NEW ONES ARE BU0YED
One Of them Was Discovered by
Captain Dave Shaw of the
Tug Redmond.

For some time past Lieutenant ia mes 81.
Sears of the United States navy has been
at work locating rocks in Mission Bay.
He has had the Coast and Geodetic Survey
steamer Macarthur at his disposal. and the
work has been done in thoroughly sys-
tematic manner.
AS result OF Lieutenant Sears observa-
tions two new rocks off Spear-street
wharf have been located and buoyed, and
another one off the California Sugar Re-
tinery will be known to mariners in future.
1t is the most dangerous of the trio, as
there is only Is feet inches of water on it
at mean low water. 1t was first discovered
by Captain Dave Shaw of the Shipowners
and Merchants Towboat Company and he
reported the matter to the Coast and
Geodetic Survey. Lieutenant Sears made
an examination, and at once buoyed the
dangerous spot.
The rocks off Spear-street wharf have 26
feet inches and % feet of water on them
at low tide, and their position is well de-
fined. They are close inshore, and it is a
wonder that some ship has not found them
out before this. The bay is now being
thoroughly searched for hidden dangers,
and it is only question of time when it
will be one of the best-buoyed harbors in
the world.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
YOUNG PATRIOTS.

Meeting of Descendants of Revolu-
tionary Heroes at Mrs. Bakers.
The floating of an American flag from
the staff at a residence on the corner of
Washington and Franklin streets on
Saturday afternoon was the occasion of
much comment and conjecture among
pedestrians and people in the vicinity. 1t
was ascertained that it had been placed
there through the courtesy of Mrs. L. L..
Baker. who had placed at the disposal of
the Valentine Holt Society, Children of the
American Revolution, part of her resi-
dence, 1882 Washington street, for it to
hold its monthly meeting in.
Henry Augustus Weihe, 16 years of age,
was elected to membership. He is great
great-great-grandson of General Andrew
Ward, who was an officer in the Cont
mental army from Connecticut
Ralph w. Wardell, the historian of the
society, read very interesting paper on
washington IN His YOUTH
Master Harold S. Warren, grandson of
Rev. J. II. Warren, DID,, of this City, was
instructed to prepare paper on the his
tory of the American flag, to be read at a
future meeting.
The meeting was brought to close with
the singing of America" and a salute to
the flag.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

in the Elements of Ecclesiastical Law"
morals might be removed to another par
ish provided his character was not known
in the new parish. He said such an in
stance had occurred in the case of Rev. R.
Becker, who was formerly at Fresno, and
who had been tried and convicted before
Archbishop Riordan and who was then
removed to Marquette, Mich.
When Father Yorke was asked about this
man he declared he was before his God, and
that we were ghouls walking among the tombs,
and that We did not dare face and fight the
living. But we knew we were not ghouls
among the tombs. We sent letter, through a
Catholic, to the Archbishop of the diocese in
which we knew Father Becker was then at
work, and reply was received stating exactly
where he was. And so we proved Father
Yorke to be the liar that we had long thought
he was 1t is well that he is in Southern Cali
fornia, and If l were he I should be ashamed to
set foot again in San Francisco, where had
been shown so eonclusively to be liar.
He then pictured the death of a Pro-
testant in one of the Catholic countries of
South America and the consequence of
this law, which he called "a boycott on
the dead and the living"
He also read from the same work SINH
lar prohibitions against Catholic inter-
course with excommunicants and said
that those who promulgated such laws
and those who obeyed them were equally
unit to be patriotic. In conclusion he
declared: "Only in Professionalism, which
asserts that man is a man, can patriot
ism be found. You cannot have patriot
ism in man who has as many strings to
him as Catholic has, and we should do
everything in our power to rise above the
condition that makes such thing as this
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
THE TRAP-SHOOTERs.
Shotgun Enthusiasts Break Bluerocks
and Kill Pigeons in the Rain.

The rain poured in torrents yesterday
at the Oakland race track. but the bad
weather did not keep the shotgun sharps
a way from the traps. A good representa-
tion of three gun clubs were present, but
for all that nearly every man was wet to
the skin before the day was over Some re-
markable good records were made.
The most important was a 100-shot
match at inanimate targets at unknown
angles. 1t was open to all corners. The
entrance fee was S., and ten of the best
shots entered the list. Feudner came to
the front with 96 breaks out of possible
100. He took first money, $25. and Fan
ming took second, SIS, on "a, and Webb
third money, $40, on SO. The record made
by Feudner beats that made by Fox In
Visalia last week by one point and
smashes the coast record.
The members of the Olympic Gun Club
were in great glee because the three
high men are mem bers of that organiza-
ton. Following are the scores made in
runs of 25 and totals:
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

the question had been inquired into.
Henry Meyer and T. F. Burns made earn
est speeches in opposition to this, point
ing out that strikes to be effective must be
commenced without delay. The force of
this argument was impressed upon the
T. F. Burns, W. II. Warnecke, Thomas
Lynch. G. F. Schadt and l. Less was ap-
pointed to revise the section. They imme-
diately drew up the following. which was
adopted:
All affiliated unions shall govern and control
the affairs of their respective trades. And
should any trade go on strike or order a boy
colt the alliance shall give such financial and
moral support majority vote of the alli-
ance shall determine.
Sunday evening was adopted as the regu-
lar meeting time of the alliance, and cleo
tions will be held in April and October.
A copy of the constitution will be sent to
each union in the City. Those affiliated
with the council will pass upon the consti-
tuition and suggest such changes as they
see fit. The document will then be referred
back to the central body to take action
upon suggested alterations.
Burns stated that he would like to see
the central labor organization of this CITY
united and working harmoniously, if pos
sib!e. This called forth several speeches,
wherein the delegates severely criticized
the methods and motives of the Labor
Council.
1t was voted to have a committee of
three elected, who should appoint as
sistants, and visit every labor union in
the City and explain to them the objects
of the organization. 1t was the expressed
hope that many who had been led by
gross Misrepresentation to oppose them
could thus be won over.
The following resolution was introduced
by l. Less, and unanimously adopted:
The Trades and Labor Alliance in meeting
assembled on Sunday, April 5, do indorse the
action taken by the building trades of San
Francisco
WHEREAS, The building trades have made
a just demand for the recognition of
the union and payment of wages where
by they can support themselves and fam
lilies, and whereas, such demands are rea-
sonable, fair and to the best interests of all
concerned; therefore be it
Resolued, That the Trades and Labor Alliance.
in meeting assent bled, indorse the action of
the building trades in their effort to establish
the working card in San Francisco.
The alliance will meet again in the
same place on the evening of the first
Sunday in May.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
THE WATER FRONT
The Troubles of a Codfshing
Schooner and of Her
Officers.
An Easter Storm on the Bay-Total
Loss of the Bark Modoc at
Santa Rosalia.

Easter on the water front was a day of
rain and brisk wind from the southwest
that stirred up the surface of the bay in
little whitecapS and made the anchored
ships swing around toward the north.
The bark Enoch Talbot tried to get on the
drydock at Main street, but the sea washed
the blocks away and the attempt was a
failure.
The codfshing schooner La Nina was
to sail on cruise yesterday, but did not
get away. The crew were aboard ready to
turn to, but her officers did not show up
First Mate Harvey had drawn his advance
and in his efforts to spend it among the
waterfront saloons forgot that his vessels
anchor was a-weigh and should be off for
the coGbanks.
Second Mate Sullivan, very much intox-
icated, finally wandered down to Folsom
street wharf yesterday afternoon and
started to board the schooner. He got in
Henry Peterson's whitehall boat and sue
ceeded in walking into the bay. He
drifted under the boat and it took four
men to fish him out. He was none the
worse for his ducking and remarked that
he needed bath anyway" If the YES
sci can round up some officers she will
sail to-day.
Deputy Fish Commissioner Albert Will
son and Manuel Cross returned yesterday,
having successfully transported large
number Of black bass, pickerel and gold
perch from Cuyamaca Lake in San Diego
County to the Sacramento River. It is the
object of the commission to stock all the
principal streams with these excellent
food fishes, especially with the black bass,
which will prey upon and thin out the
carp. The deputies will make several
more trips to the south after these fishes.
A dispatch from Captain Munson of the
bark Modoc, now ashore at Santa Rosalia,
states that the vessel will be total loss.
The tide rises and falls in her hold, show
ing that the hull has been pierced and
badly damaged.
Chief Crowley received dispatch on
Saturday from Chief Ardrey of La Grande,
Or, to arrest Herman Borchert, cook
who was passenger by the steamer
Queen from Portland. He is wanted for
stealing bicycle, which he had taken
with him. On the arrival of the steamer
Sergeant Fitzgerald went on board and ar
rested Borchert, who was taken to the |
City Prison to await the arrival of an Of |
ficer to take him back.
When the steamer Corona arrived from |
southern ports yesterday morning Police |
man Con Donahue stepped on board and |
arrested Archie Ashton, one of the passen-
gers, who is wanted in San Diego for en-
nezzlement. Chief Crowley notified San |
Diego and received reply that Constable |
Marks would leave at once to take back |
the prisoner. Ashton is young man, q |
years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06

The Olympic Gun Clubs monthly medal
shoot resulted in the following scores:
Jackson 10, Perron 9, f. Feudner IL, Allen
81, White %, Owens Is. o. Feudner 21, Fan
ming "a, Webb 21, Nauman 81, Haight 20,
Vernon 1s, Hughes 81.
The Electric Gun Clubs monthly medal
scores stood:
slade %, Forster 1s, Price 13, Clabrough 8,
Joe z.
On the same grounds the California
Wing Shooting Club held its regular live
bird shoot for medals and cash prizes.
Webb won the medal and first cash prize
of $40 by killing all twelve birds. Robinson,
Feudner, Nauman and Tanning divided
the remainder of the cash prizes on eleven
kills. Messrs. Daisy Hughes and john
son shot as guests of the club. The scores
stood:
Robinson IL, Horning 8, slade 9, Feudner IL,
Roos g. Nauman IL. Tanning l. Fay z, *Daisy
g. Haight 10, +Hughes 5, Andrews 8, Vernon
e, +Johnson 8, Webb IL.
After the club match several six-bird
final matches were shot, the scores of the
two principal ones being as follows:
Robinson s. +McMurchy 6, Sade s. Hornine
f. Sherwood 4, Johnson 4.
+Robinson &. McMurchy 5, Slade 5, Horning
A. JON rson 4.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-06
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