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AN examination OF these statements
will show that there has been a gradual
Improvement IN tie mortality from these
four diseases. Although this Improvement
is not constant from year to year, but like
the ebbing tide, reaching down aud then
flowing Up, only to rcCede farther AT the next
wave, 1T will be seen that there has
been a material gain in the health conditions
OF all that section bordering on the Po-
tomac Flats. BY comparing the aggregates
of the first six years from 1881 to 1856,
inclusive, it appears that while there were
5S2 deaths from the diseases abovenamed,
there were in the last six years but 499,
giving a decrease OF 80 for these four
nlaladies.
These figures have been gone into with
such detail in order to bring out the fact
that through the juG!Cious application of
sanitary rules The health OF community
can be undoubtedly improved. ItiS, there
fore. rea easonable aud scientifically true to
So that with such results as have followed
from the filling up of the mdin Potomac
flats we can assUredlv maintain that sim
ilar results will follow from the APP
pllCation of the same rules to the Eastern
Branch flats. And, further, II so great a
saving OF human life can he attained by Il
reasonable expenditure or money and ef-
fort IT becomes bCuden duty upon, and
one that cannot safely be evaded by. tie
administrative powers over the District OF
Columbia TO remedy So great an evil as is
the present existence of these fats. and 20
remove the conditions which are so det-
rimental to the growth aud prosperity OF
the city"
II IS on such reports as these that the
East Washington citizens base their claim
for relief
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PEsTnENCE BREEDERS.
PHYSICIANS Show How the Flats
Poison the Atmosphere.

Dr. W. c. woodward, the health officer,
when asked by a Times representative
concerning the sanitary condition OF that
mart of Washington around the Anacostia
flats. said:
1t is hard to find term strong enough
TO express the vile condition or AFFAIRS
there. 1t is not an easy thing by figures
to express the exact effect Of the pres
ence OF these flats on the health of the
neighborhood. Our experience in similar
conditio ions elsewhere has shown that where
extensive tracts of mud land exist there,
other things being equal, we find the larg-
est amount of sickness and death. The re-
lation between such marsh land and ma
Iarial diseases is too we'll known to need
further reference, except possibly to Illus
trate the difficulty of proving by figures
the relation between swamp lands and the
public health.
"Malarial diseases, for instance, are
seldom in themselves fatal. The health
department, however, is not informed OF
the number of cases of such disease, but
only as to the number OF deaths. If, there
fore we rely on the vital statistics to
prove the connection between the Eastern
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Deaths I'm East
W ashlngton from
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latlon, and which represents, in an aver
age population OF 21S,00O for the time
under consideration, saving OF nearly
1000 lives.
.'But this subject will warrant the ex-
animation OF still further details. Below
will be found a statement giving the NOR
tality by years, as in the tables above,
from typhoid fever, malarial fcyers and
diarrheal diseases:
WHAT THE TABLES SHOW
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ASACOSTIA RIVER.
Narrow, Crooked Strea m. a Reservoir
for Sewer Filth.

for Sewer Filth.
To many residents Of Washington, the
Anacostia River is almost an unknown
quantity The traveller entering the city
OIL the Pennsylvania Road turns his eyes
with wonder on the green-wecded stream
which he crosses just as he enters tie
capital of the nation. 1t is the people who
live within smelling and seeing distance
who know all about il.
From 3 sanitary standpoint. and speak
ing in general terms. the Eastern Branch
or the Potomac is an estuary skirting the
eastern and southeastern portions OF the
CITY OF Washington. This valley. COM
mencing at Bladensburg. in Maryland, eX-
tends about seven miles TO its debouch-
ment into the main river al G!eSboro Point.
It's width varies from n quarter to nearly
three-qparters OF a mile. Winding through
this low mud bottom runs the Anacostia
River with a narrow. tortuous channel.
NO BANKS.
This stream is formed by the union of
three branches. which, draining the ada
cent parts OF Montgomery county, in Mary
land. ioin al Bladensburg. From this head
down to the mouth. running in its narrow,
crooked bed. it is without sufficient banks
TO prevent the water from spreading out
over the adjacent mud flats to the bluffs
on either shore. In reality it thus be-
comes a lake or pond. especially in high
tide or flood with a sluggish current mean
dering through IS central portions.
At all times the water is more or less
Gtagnant along the shores. and when the
side is ont the mud bottoms are laid bare
and exposed to the Tays of the sun. This
rich muck. consisting OF aIluvial deposits,
is largely overgrown with aquatic plants
and reeds, especially rank in growth in
the summer. These reeds are tall enough
90 conceal the ca ger hunter after game.
with his boat and all, as completely as
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Total deaths

by this statement. giving general results,
it will be seen that the percentage or NOR
tality to total deaths has receded from
maximum of 1870 per cent in 1881 to
minimum OF SOB in S95. making dill
ference of 2.27 per cent gain i'll the direction
OF health improvement. Taking the first six
years from 1881 to 1886, inclusive, the
aggregate percentage for that time of NOR
tality to the total deaths in the District OF
Columbia was o7.13. while in the last nine
wears of the same table the aggregate was
1854.
by going further into detail, here with is
a statement giving the total population of
the District OF Columbia by years from 1881
to 1895. inclusive Fifteen years., and the
percentage of mortality thereto in the sec
ton before referred to:
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ing the number of deaths within the
territory from consumption and from
Zymotc diseases, illustrates the effect
of these flats on the henlth of that vicinity:
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by this statement it is seen that while
the aggregate of the first six years was
13.47 per cent that of the latter six years
was about 1927. This shows an improve
ment of l 20 per cent as to the whole popu-
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by this statement" the report says,
'ft will be seen that while the total deaths
nuctuated from year to year there was
yet a swelling tide that shows steadily
increasing mortality in that section, keep
ing pace with the very rapid growth in
population, if not surprising it in some
degree"
me following tabular statement, show
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FIGURES TO PROVE 1T.

Dr. c. NJ. Hammet, health officer, some
time ago made an exhaustive report on
the subject of the reclamation of these flats
and their relation to the public health. In
this report is found tabulated statement
showing the number Of deaths from all
causes in that portion OF the city known as
East Washington, compared with the total
population of tie District, and giving the
annual death rate. To this has been added
the deaths up TO date.
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FOR RENT.
SUBURBAN HOMES.
OunerS' actual price quoted.

$3.50 -AUTREE PARK. o., THE NET
TROP OLITAN BRANCH b. & o. K. R.,
adjoining k, ckNilie Cottage, fcoms and
attic. OH Il iarsc lot; short distance from
station. tS22l
S5O-TAKOhIA APARK-Furnished P frame
cottage; s rooms and bath; newly
papered and painted: plenty of fruit and
shade; good well water; near car lines;
will lease for $40 per month. t220)
SSO-COLONIAL BEACE-For the sea
son, well located. u7S)
4O-wASHINGToN GRoVE-Cottagc
for the season. uT6)
$40 SEASON-Ciifton Beach cottage.
$40. O-TAKOMA PARK COR MONT
GOMERY AND PINE AVE.-T-room
frame; large yard. t61)
$lS-FoREST GLEN-Cottage; roorns,
with q Coo feet OF ground; all in
first t-class condition. (210i
S-DEANWoOD, d. C.-Two Groom
cottages; well located and in good con-
dition. 145)
S.OO-LANIER HEIGHTS-5-room
cottage, with stable, near Columbia
road and 9th st. t213)
ST. .SO-l603 GRACELAND PLACE NE.
Frame; 4room and stable. t212)
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FOR SALE.
sUBU KHAN hpMES.
Ogners a-tuai price quoted.

IAUREL. MD. ST. NEAR
MAINE AVE. Comfortable frame cot
tage Ios ms stable On rear $50 eass; s:e $50
Ee.ooO-sT. AsAPH. vA-New G.
roufn brick; modern ana well built:
concrete cellar; summer kitchen: will sell
on easy terms.
S4.6OO-FoREsTG GLEN Modern com
Portable home of 8 rooIDs, on lot
month. t209p
S2.5OO DEL RAY-Near Alexandril.
Va, on Mount Verncn Railway; lot SV1
lis; improved By 7-roCm cottage. with
modern improvements: heated by tro,"ce-
$a.OoO-INGLEsIDE, NEAR ARLING-
TON NnEIGHTs-NewS S-roomframeo cot
brance; with stable; will exchange for city
SS.soo-w1NTHRop HEIGHTS Com
,9IsaSle g. ICON room frame eo'tagsi isah lot
Sl.7OO-A ANACosTIA, D.. c.. ON
II, Fl ER4NkLIN kss sr--co''ase; 8 dssp 1es%s'
SS.5OO-BERwfN HEIGHTs-on B.
o. Railroad; frame cottage:
rooms and attic. e ~ y. us6l
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Langdon
and sa,0n Sa1S 500 fes 81 sseSnd sSs sSeo
cash, balance S25 per month; a. mi. 1941
$4,000 FRANKFORT ST., Lang
DON-New cottage, six rooms and cell
lar. LID tlebl
$4,000 WASHINGTON PARK
Comfortable 7-room cottage, with Gel
lar: in northeast; lot 26xl25; reasonable
terms 49, u41l
frame residence, with all cunveniences.
lot cox so; nice lawn and plenty of shade;
will exchange for city property. u49
OO-BRO Neutrality-suspicious. g.
room house, near the car line; 81 80 cash.
cash. balance ta silt. ,,- 1897
$6.OOO-TAKoMA PARK COO feet
Of grouud. improved by modern g.
room frame; 81 GOO cash, balance to suit.
-. 1CD
$6. OO-BROOKLANp, d. C.-10 room
store and cellar; complete established
bakery plant; under lease of $50 per IN onth;
will exchange for small house in city: lot
41x15O. (1O6)
O-BROoKLAND, d C. .-Sacrince;
uHupr leaving the CITY; new house,
rooms, stable and outbuild.ngs, including
horse and buggy. COW, poultry, fruit and
garden; lot 50x15o. U2S)
&Z.66O-RIyERDAL PARK-6 miles
from Washington. B. & o.; T-room cot
tage, hard wood finish, hand decorations:
stanin N rear, fine sla lie, pretty iav.n. lot
60x260. Q33)
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PROPERTY FOR SALE.
0rnsrs' actual price quoted

6A.6Oo-1IrH ST. Be, NEAR LIN
coin PARK--A Groom brick dwelling
ana bath; very desirable home: aceomm0-
dating terms. 5sf (oz)
So. NE.-Brick. with
II rooms and STORES q. m. l.; reasonable
terms. rsoJs ul4)
6.1.SSO-BELAIR NE.-2-story
frame dwelling. containing roc ms and
pantry; easy acknowledgements. Gol
S6.OoO-I2TH sEsE.: BET: E ANp
-2-story press brick dwelling. contain
ing rooms: IL ~. H.; large yard and park,
fnc: terms TO eCit - t73)
$4,000 .coRcoRAN. ST.. BET. 18TH
AND 18TH SITS. Three rooms deep,
10 rooms ana ta tn: Il rif De rn home; No cash
required; $50 per morith. te7t
81 900 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
HEAD OF CONN. AVE.-Light stone
and brick; modern IN every detail: heated
by steam: hard wood finish. t146)
sal 0O-M ST. EE.. TRINIDAD-New
modern 6-ros m hrtchiaEd bath: lot 2ox
145; 5000 cash; baiahee $50 per month
4
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PRoPOS AIS.

PROPOSAL-EN ON COP
PER-Trrasury Department, office OF
the Superintendent United States Coast.
and Geodetic Survey, Washington, ID. c.,
June 10, 1SS6-Seaied proposals will be
received at this office until TWO O'CLOCK
JUNE, 1896, and opened immediately
thereafter, for engra wing on copper tplates
10 be furnished by this officel, charts Nos.
265, 267, 272, and 273. Said contract
will he awarded In whole or in part if
deemed in the interest of the government
to do so. Each bid must be accompanied
by a certified check of 500. Ali infor-
upon application to the office. The right
90 reject any or all bids is reserved. Pro
posals must be inclosed in envelopes,
sealed, and marked Proposal for En-
craving on Copper" and addressed to w.
ju13 3.2O-2tem
PROPOSAL-Tre Department,
once OF ine United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey. Washington, D. C., June
tS, 1Ss6.-Sealed proposals viii be re
eeived at this orfice Until TWO O'CLOCK
Immediately thereafter, for photo-iitho-
graphing and printing from stone such
charts as may be required during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1897. Full
particulars and specifications will be fur
nished on application. The right is re-
served TO reject any or all bids and to
waive any defects or informalities II
to do so. All bids must be accompanied
by certified check OF S10O. Proposals
must be inclOsed In envelopes, sealed, and
marked Proposals for Photolithograph-
ing" and addressed to W. w. DUFFIELD,
Superintendent. Ju2O, ,21-2t EN-
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FOR SALE.
CITY LOTS.
onn.rs actual prize quotsd.


VA. AVE. BET. 24TH AND 25TH;l
27xl17. too)
H ST. NV, BET. 18TH AND 18TH
21 1-2 foot front. to9
MARYLAND AVE-, NEAR E ST. Me-
20x70. 1901
20x12O. toS)
K ST. BET. Sd. AND 4TH NE;M sso,
16x144. too)
a2p ST. RET. g AND H SITS. NV.
S7x137. to2)
P ST.. BET. 18th AND 18TH NV
Facing south; 24x95: to alley. t6l)
EAST CAPITOL ST.. BET. 18TH AND
18TH, OPPOSITE POWER HOUSE,
60x9O to 30-foot a!iey.g t50)
KST. BET. 18TH ASD14TH STs.sF
47x1 40. =. 1913
i 4TH ST. Sc, BET. N. AND NJ
4Sx1O5. t62)
Sd ST. BET. E. CAPITOL AND a SITS.
NE.-19x96 To 24-foo. alley. $3.50
18TH ST., BET & AND Pa. AVE. Sc
1sxS2: 4-foot alley to7)
18th ST. Ne, BET. A AND b STS--
2Ox110: 30-roof alley. t5s1
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nsLr wAxrED-MALp.


WANTRD-Young man for general
Ofuce work; salary $40 weekly: must
have $3.50 cash security; no other need.
apply. Address Box 10, this ONCE. je2l-2t
WANTED-An experienced man In
eaces required from last place. Adaress
W. g.. this office. 1e21-tf
WANTED Statesmen, typewrifers,
bookk@epsfs, shipping, entry and I'LL
c1erk' J.sss' w,s.,.iii ;.si .. ss.Is, ,, ~
buffers, coachnen; useful men- Call on
Us perhaps We can be or assistance TO you;
Poss,9n, sscgrsd; city Or $ else where
ST. NV. le21-2t
w WANTED-City salesman to visit
tue grocery anI ::..:-:..:c. trade: must
furnish refs, and be u salesman. /. c.
1-' su's o''"c- u
WANTED. Aspecialdeliveryboy;lnu must
GOLDENBERG's 92s 7th st. Item
WANTED-Carpenter 10 alter and
anu rvbins To fame house. also
plumber for gas and water closets, etc.
Address J. II. K. this Office. ju20- Stem
WANTED-Energ youth. for Of
wndDs; a giving % ase. experienoe, Dc epsi references
and SALARY expected. r. W., care OF Box
443, city postoffice. ju13-3t-em
WANTED-A bartender; must be q
.,,. rapid ;id mixer; give refs. Address g g C..
WANTED-Ato once, a frst-ciass white
DarDer. at 1923 IL st. sw. tu1s- Stem
w WANTED-You to know that AUTH
has the finest OF beef and veal at Sd
and Ind. ave je5-6
RECRPITs WANTED Abe
acter aud temperate habits, between the
ages OF Fl and 30 years, to be not less than
D feet inches ard not over feet In
height, and able TO speak. read and write
the English language. Recruits must be
citizens or have legally declared their In
tenton to become citizens. Apply to Com.
manding officer Marine Barracks Head
quarters. Marine Corps. or Marine Bar
racks Navy Yard. Washington. d. c.
mv1 q tOtna0
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FOR SALE OR RENT-suBURBAN.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Frame dwell
ing, No 326 Lincoln ST., Anacostia.
roe st. 3e20-7t
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WANTED.
SUBURBAN HOMES.

rent fer the season or lease by the year. Ad-
dress Immediately. Times Real Estate
Bureau, 10th and Pa. ave. NV.
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FOR SALE.
SUBURBAN LOTS.
OrnerS actual price quoted.

Fort Myer Heights. Brookland, Laurel,
Bright wood + ark, Palisades the Potomac.
Forest Glen, Del Ray, Rockville, Benning,
Springlake Park. West lexington. Charlton
Heights. Takoma PARK, Tuxedo. Langdon.
Lakeland, Ingleside, Morris Addition, Har-
low Park, Somerset Heights.
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FOR SALE.
GOOD WILL. STOCK AND FIXTURES.

Oseners aetua, price quoted.
Established bakery, 9TH st. NV, near
street market doing good cash busi-
ness; well equipped; party leaving the city;
price, $500. Further information, THE
TIMES REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
Flour and feed store, vicinity New Liberty
Market, horse, wagon, harness and fix
lures; good paying business; party leaving
the city; price, $500: easy terms; estab-
lished 1873, Apply TIMES REAL ES-
TATE BUREAU.
lunlbia Heights rent. $lS mouth; price,
$4O0; good paying business: books open
for inspection. 80;
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wANrED-HousRs

vxyANrED-FOR CASH.
w Residence in Nerthwesi; large bed
rooms . baths, stsam heal; 26 feet 'front.'
or more; or would buy an old residence
aud remodsl; must be bargain. Apply
The Times Heal Estate Bureau
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FARMS.

We have listed many desirable places
near the city; large and small tracts; i'm
proved and uniniproyed. THE TIMES
REAL ESTATE BUREAU.
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FOR HInB.

FOR HIRE-lTo dfummess ana buIs-
ness men. home and buggy or Dayton,
$a;tG and $2 per day. Apply to the REX
call 10o. 0y1o-0
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FOR SALE-FARAS.
FOR SALE-Smailf farm. Comics from
Washington. on Alexandria and Fred.
erick sburg Railroad. AddT ess ]. n.
SPRlNGMAN, Springman p. o., Va.
ju16-7t
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wANTED-PosTAGE STAMPS.
W n NTED-For cash, all kinds of old
United States postage and Departments
SfameS 9oTfctio9s ioos ak nls1 199Eht
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FOR sALE-HoUsEs.

FOR SALE-Two OF those handsOme
new houses on north side OF G ST., be-
the next 10 days at a sacrifice; 6 rooms,
bath, pantry, closets and large. concreted
cellar All of the rooms conveniently ar
ranged, we'll lighted, handsomely papered
with cartridge and embossed papers, ] 8
inch blended borders and picture rod;
French plate cabinet mantels, tiled hearths,
electric bells, etc: handsome bow window
fronts, with large slate pediments and heavy
cornice: stable built for purchaser If de-
sired These houses must be sold, and will
be offered at 4 bargain, that you will be
glad to accept. Cash or easy terms Watch
man on premises TO give all information
Take list. cars. ju20- 3t-em
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wANrBD-RooMs

wANTBD-RoOMs.
wANTED-By young married couple,
no cniiuren, 3 rooms; I'd floor; hgEt
housekeeping; Georgetown or Northwest;
state price; must be cheap. Address
COUPLE. this off1ce. je2l-St
FOR RENT-By ADULTS, 3 or 1st-
floor unfur. rooms; nw.; for light house
keeping; state price; would share house with
responsible party. Address lis F st. NV.
WANTED-By adults, or unfur.
rooms, NV, for light housekeeping;
state price. Address 11S F st. NV.
je20-2t
w "A ANTED-A quiet gentleman OF good
room to sleep In; with plain people, who
own their home. Address X. q M, this
office. ie2O-2t>
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nus1NEss CHANCES.

HUSINESs CHANCES
wANTED-To rent or buy a photo
graphic studio, or looms to be altered
for the purpose. Address Box %, wash
1ngton Loan and Trust Building. 1t
Il ON SAhri-Duy oou.,seiIf -Casiioi--
ma owe orchard aud secure a perpet-
ual income: booklet mailed free. Write
Writings Olive Colony, Byrne Bldg. Los
Angeles, Cal. myIO-Su-6m0
FOR SALE-$275 cash win buy a
good corner grocery In NV; new ice
box, awning, stock, etc. Address j. J. R.,
this office. Ju19-3t
FOR SALE Fancy grocery; dried
and fresh fruit stand, In one OF the
best markets; best location in the market
for that kind of business. Address Box 10,
this office. Ju20-St
PARTY moving West will sell choice
acreage or lots, north west; on electric
road: terms very easy. Address ESTATE,
this office. ju19-3t
PARTNER with small capital;
have meuIcine show now running;
want to enlarge. JULES VAN. Station
b, he. 1uI g. Stem
FOR SALE Complete and modern
sawmili. with porta BILE 15-horse power
engine; profit, $50 per week; party will
sell at sac acrifice on account Of failing health.
Near Surrattsyllle. Nd, including build
ing, stable, and go Ia acres; price, ST.
200; one third cash. Address MARYLAND,
this office. je17-7t
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

FIRST grand opening, June 90, 1896,
or The lexington House, Colonial Reach,
Va; board unexcelled. Apply to r. b.
EVANS, 1891 F st. NV, or MRS. g. w.
LOEFFLER, Prop. Ju1o-8t,em
S6 reward for information leading to re-
covery OF white setter dog. lemon-eol.
ored enrs: lost Saturday. the 18th. Address
n. A.COyARRUBIA, 1915 Conn., ave.
iu18-St-cm
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HELP wANTED-MALE AND
FEMALE

WE throw in a little salt that has not loss
ils SAVIOR Utmost every day through tbe
meulum OF Inc lines, anu II should interest
you il you arc unemployed or want better
place Expenses go on, work or not-but
II employeu, '-habg the expense, II not
weiI-ieast said ABOUT this the letter IL
you'll have little confidence perhaps we
can help you've DO Others suppose you
call anyway. THE MUTUAL BUSINESS
EXCHANGE, 612 ST. NV 1t
ALL kinds of help furnished free Of
cuarge III or out or the city, by MRS.
L. c. MOORE, 306 u ST. NV; senu postal.
je2l-3t
w City Intelligence Office,
CooKs, cuaiibermaids, walters, pOrters,
stablenien, nurses, boys, drivers, laborers;
places furnished Till suited SHACKLE-
FORD'S, 427 I1th st. NV. je21-3t
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SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE
w wANTED-Posiiion as manager ON
Iv,.,.e..ait's summer seat, u. raise
veg stables and attend to farm. Y. B., this
nfIlrp
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WANTED Employment; practical
iIiau, - years experience as painter
and ddecorat or, ,uDderstaDdsnieasuring plans
and experimenting large jobs, handling
glass and all work appertainIDg to the
business, VIII go Out OF the City, refs. the
best. Address MECHANIC. this office.
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Young man wants position; hotel work,
grocery clerk, or anything. T. W., this
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-11-27
The First Official Act.
OF Judge o. w. II. Wright was to
Send PickpOcket to the PEN
itcntinry for RObbing a Lam
caster man.

While attending The Somerset
fair last month Mr.. Will Cowder
had his pocket picked and was re-
lieved of a "roll" containing SAC
Suspecting a colored fellow who
walked away as soon as the loss
was announced. Mr.. Cowden
grabbed him and maj ched him of
to the Mayors office. When
searched the money was found on
his person, and he was taken short
ly afterward to the New Lexington
Jail to await the action OF the
higher court.
The grand jury of Perry county
indicted young man whose name
was Francis Cook, and Monday
afternoon he was arraigned before
Judge o. w. II. Wright to answer
the charge. He plead guilty and
made a strong plea for lenicncy
and although it was about the first
official act of the new Judge the
offender was given three years in
the penitentiary. Cooks pal, James
Washington, who was arrested at
the same time as an accOmplice,
has not been tried.--Lancaster
Eagle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-11-27
A Warning to Stout Persons.

1t seems to be clearly proved that we
cannot make ourselves thin with impu-
nifty. Nature creates the fat and the
lean, and 1t is the part OF wisdom for
one and the other to resign themselves
to their condition. But just here hu-
manity seems to fall, and 1t Is to be
feared that the most serious discover.
les, as we'll as the most dangerous ad-
vertisements, will fail to prevent people
who are too fat from making them
selves thin, no matter how.
Why did not Prof. luxembourg, ~
stead of discovering the dangerous
chemical properties of the remedies for
obesity. try to discover that obesity was
graceful, and more beautiful than the
opposite state? Upon this condition
alone would his advice be needed. And
after all, who can prove the aesthetic
superiority of the thin over the fat?
That's but a matter OF fashion, the re-
suit of a new taste. Chat may change
from one year to another. Is 1t not
time to honor the ancient ideal OF fat
beauty? Would 1t not prevent the dis
astrous effects o, all the remedies for
obesity 7-German Med.sal Weekly.