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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31
Your Boy Wont Live a Month.

So Mr.. Gilman Brown, of "a Mill St,
South Gardner, Mass, was told by the
doctors. His son had Lung trouble,
following Typhoid Malaria, and be
spent three hundred and seyenty-fiye
dollars with doctors, who finally gave
him up, saying: Your boy wont live a
month" He tried DIR. Kings New
Discovery and a few bottles restored
him to health and enabled him to GO
to work perfectly we'll man. He says
he owes his present good health to the
use of DIR. Kings New Discovery, and
knows it to be the best in the world
for Lung trouble. Trial Bottles Free
at w. ii. Styer's Drug Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31
BuclsIen,. Arm ca saIve

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
or no pav reaureGd @ Gosisg is ns es se
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by w. II. Styer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31
IN THE OIL FIELDS.
A NEW FIELD.

Chillicothe, O., March 2S.-The peo-
pie of Adelphi and vicinity have canght
the oil fever in its worst form, the
cause being the discovery of oil in pay
ing quantities. Eight miles southeast
of Adelphi wild cat we'll was shot to-
day and flow of oil resulted which,
while not exactly a gusher, will make
paying WE'LL
1t is owned by prominent Macarthur
business men, who have been drilling
quietly. Yesterday when the we'll
was shot representatives of the Stan
dard Oil Company, the Southern Oil
Company and the Logan Natural Gas
and Fuel Company were present. The
latter has leased large tracts in the
vicinity. Real estate in this vicinity
has taken big shoot skywards. The
Standard Oil Company has also leased
land and will begin boring. 1t is the
greatest oil excitement eyer expert
enced in this county.
Parkersburg, w. Va, March 29.-The
people of VAUDEVILLE, this county, are
much elated over the prospects of hav-
ing several test wells put down at that
place. Two representatives of two
substantial oil companies have been at
that place, which is directly south OF
this city, in the past week, and have
leased quite extensively.
The contractors are still fishing TO.
the lost tools in the Lehman well, and
on account of the depth of the we'll il
is very difficult to recover the lost tools.
A large company of Ohio River rail
road employees haye their well at Muir.
rayville down to the Cow Run sand
and when the we'll is drilled in it is ex'
pected to be good producer, as it is in
close proximity to the producing wells
at that place. The company owning
the we'll is quite large, and the shares
were s25 each, but no one member was
allowed more than four shares.
In the Bull Creek field, the Peytor
Triplett we'll and the well on Mrs
Rawson's farm were cased yesterday
and were drilled in today. The Trip
lett we'll is reported as a good well, but
no news has as yet been received here
in regard to the Rawson we'll, which i:
thought, however, to be good we'll
as the indications were splendid.
The roads in the Waverly field are il
such condition that operations have
been much retarded. Teamsters who
started to the field yesterday with ma
terial were compelled to leaYe theil
loaded wagons in the road, as they
were submerged, and in some instances
almost buried in the mud.
The Barclay well, which was the
cause of much attention being given tt
it on account of its actions in the pas
week, is still making periodical flows
and is estimated at about so barre
WE'LL Oil men are positive that tn,
we'll will make a No. producer, anc
parties holding leases in that part o
the oil field are much elated over tn
prospects of a new field and eXtensiv
operations being brought about in tn
near future in consequence. The wei
is owned by Wheeling people, who ar
now on the ground investigating tn
actions of the we'll, which was CON
plete surprise to the owners.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31
Back at the "ciry Editor"

1t is suggested that in addition to the
cheap show com mbination proposed by
the Register, Ananias Dean, should
be engaged, as he could take any char
acter from the Kings Fool to the
Father of the Mule, without using a
mask. r.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31
For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
OF the United States.
Republican state Ticket

For Secretary.of State,
CHARLES KINNEY, of Scioto Co.
For Judge of the Supreme Court
MARSHALL j. WILLIAMS, of Fayette Co.
For Food and Dairy Commissioner,
JOSEPH Z. BLACKBURN, OF Belmont Co.
For Member Board OF Public Works,
FRANK A. HUFFMAN, Of Van Vert Co.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31

We will consider 1t great favor IT
subscribers Will report any failure
to get :heir Leader, or any careless
ness on the part of the carrier
Subscribers will please not pay
the carriers unless the carrier
punches his credit tag In suoscrib-
er's presence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31

If you need an engine of any kind,
steam, gasoline, kerosene oil, send for
free illustrated circular to CHAs. p.
WILLARD & Co., 1877 Canal St., Chicago.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31

One Coupon d. each 8 cent e ounce Package.
Ttco Coupons IN each 10 cent "a ounce Package.
Mail Pouch Tobacco Is sold by all dealers.
Packages {rio,o on sdte) containing no coupons
as one Coupon, ~ o." Empty Bag as tpo Coupons.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE Mailed on application,
giving complete list and description Of all articles and
Titles OF Books and Pictures; also tells hoic to get them.
Tho Bloch Bros Tobacco GO Co. Wheeling Va
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31
ron SHERIFF.

EDITOR LEADER.-Please announce the
name OF George A. Shapley, OF Grandview' as
a candidat, for the office OF Sheriff, subject 70
the will OF Convention. HIS FRlEfps
EDITOR LEADER--Please state in the Leader
that Christopher ]. Pfaf, of Adams township
will be candidate before the county conven
ton for the ONCE OF Sheriff, VOTERS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-31

I EDITOR LHADER
viii you kindly announce thai Mrs. Helen
Morgan, Fifth Street. will be candidate for
member OF Board OF Education, Marietta, sub
ject to the will of the voters at the coming
!, election, VOTERS OF THE CITY
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
How The Englishman Caught the Jok

How The Englfshman Caught the joke
A party of travelling men were talk
ing about monographs as they sat
about the hotel fire. 81 heard an
amusing story about an old farmer the
other day." said one of them.
''Interest always attaches to the do
ings Of the agricultural classes" said
the Englishman, hitching up his chair
with look of interest.
1.-THE farmer had just driven into
town with his mules to sell load of
pumpkins and stopped in front of the
phonograph store.
"'What air them fellows doin' in
there with spouts in their earsp" he
asked.
"'Those are talking Machines an
swered man in the doorway.
"The farmer was little incredulous,
but finally left his mules and went in.
The tubes were placed in his ears, he
dropped the nickel in the slot and a
brass band began to play.
"'Whoa, therel" shouted the rustic,
darting out of the store. Them mules
o. mine won't stand no brass band.'
At first the Englishman looked aDx-
ious, as if he expected to hear the rest
of the story. Then suddenly he burst
out laughing.
''Great joke on the mules, ehP" he
shouted.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

II a small bottle or Shaker Digestive Cor
dial does you no good. don't buy a large
one.
"Proye all things; hold fast that which is
good" It's not good for everybody, only
for the thin, pale. sick, weak and weary.
For those who are starving for want of di-
gested food. For those who cannot get fat
or strong, because their stomachs do not
work as they ought to.
These are the people, millions of them,
whom Shaker Digestive Cordial will cure.
Food makes strength, mus lie, brain;
blood, energy-after it is digested. If not
digested, it will do you no good at all.
Shaker Digestive Cordial helps your sto-
mach to digest your food and cures lndi-
gestion permanently. When you've tried
a small bottle. you can tell.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
The Kettle.

The Kett1es
There's many q house Of grandeur,
With turret, tower and dome;
That knows not peace or comfort,
And does not have q home.
do not ask for splendor
To crown my daily lot,
But this ask-a kitchen
Where the kettles always hot.
In my Aunt Hattie's household,
Though skies outside are drear,
Though times are dark and troubled
You'll always ind good cheer.
And in her quaint old Kitchen
The very homeliest spot
The kettles always singing,
The waters always hot.
And if you have a headache,
Whate'er the hour may be,
There is no tedious waiting
To get your cup of tea.
I don't know how she does it
Some magic she has caught.
For the Kitchens cool in summer,
Yet the kettles always hot.
Oh there's naught else so dreary
In household kingdom found
AS a cold and sullen kettle
That does not make a sound,
And I think that love is lacking
In the hearts in such a spot,
Or the kettle would be singing
And the water would be hot.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

There is more catarrh in this section o
the country than all other diseases put to.
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurabIe. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it q local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by FL. Chenney & Co., To-
ledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hun
dred dollars for any case it fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials. Ad-
dres. F.. J. Chenney & Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

Cumso (mournfully)-"Yes, l lost my
wife before We had been married quite a
year."
Howso OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES remorse
less is the decree of deathp'
Cumso (who is compelled to pay big ali
don't know what the de-
cree of death would have been in the case,
but 1 do know the decree of the court made
it blame stiff for me-"
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
Inyallds, Hotel and Surgical Institute

InvalIds' Hotel and Surgical Institute.
This widely celebrated institution, located
at Buffalo, N. Y, is organized with full
staff of experienced and skillful physicians
and Surgeons, constituting the most COM
plete organization Of medical and surgical
skill In america: for the treatment of all
chronic diseases, whether requiring medical
or surgical means for their cure. Marvellous
success has been achieved in the cure Of all
nasa. throat and lung diseases, liver and kid
ney diseases. diseases peculiar women, blood
taints and skin diseases, rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, nervous debility, paralysis, epilepsy
(fts), and kindred affections Thousands are
cured at their homes through correspondence
The cure of the worst ruptures, pile tumors,
varicocele, hydrocele and structures is guar
anteed, with only q short residence at the in
stitution. Send 10 cents in stamps for the In
valids' Guide Book (6S pages), which gives
all particulars. Address, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, NY.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

1924; Bible Society, $599; foreign
missions, 81. .402; home missions, ST..
951; Episcopal fund, 81. 400; conference
claimants, $5, ,746; General Conference
expenses, $914; domestic missions, $946
chartered fund, $22; Book Concern ST..
$50.
| FAvoRs WOMAN AND PRoHIRITIoN.
The Conference decided strongly in
favor of admitting women as lay dele
gates to the General Conference, 100
for and II against. The members of
the Conference pledged themselves to
work for the abolition of the liquor
traffic. Rsv. Alfred Smith, recogni-
zed champion and leader of the prohi-
bition movement on the peninsula, Of
fered resolutions pledging the minister's
to work for the election of such men
for delegates to the Constitutional Con-
veDti0n, as will favor prohibitory
clause being inserted in the new Con-
stutions of this state. The resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Rev. B. F. Price, for 60 years an ac-
tive minister, was given superanuna-
ted relation. A special collection,
amounted to nearly 500, was taken
for his benefit.
The relations of J. D. Ks mp and
VIM. Chairs were changed from super
numerary to effective.
METHODIST HOSPITAL.
The report of the Methodist Hospi-
tai, in Philadelphia was heard with in
terest. During the Year twenty-five
patients from the Wilmington Confer
ence had received 600 days. treatment,
costing not less than 5000, while the
contribution from this territory was
only $110. DR.. Martindale, who pre-
sented the report, made q speech and
appeal for larger contributions. He
also suggested that this conference
should endow bed or two in the hos
pital. The Rev. w. L. S. Murray made
few remarks and on the motion of
the Rev. A. S. Mowbray it Was decid-
ed TO have srecial contribution for
the hospis.l i'm the statistics.
Bishop Warren was given a rising
vote of thanks for the pleasure and in
struction he has given the conference
in his morning lectures on THE Yer
BALI Felicities and Intensities of the
Bible.n
Monday night the missionary ami
versary was celebr ated. Mr.. Thomas
Mallelieu was chairman. A. G.. Cox,
conference missionary treasurer, made
his annual report. Rev. DR.. A. B.
Leonard, secretary of the general So
ciety, made an address on the work
of the society, and made plea for the
liquidation of the society debt. Con-
ference agreed to take special colls c.
tion for that purpose in all the churches
Easter day or soon after. After hear
ing the appointments read by the
Bishop Conference adjourned at noon
on Tuesday to need at Chestertown,
Md, next year.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
Catarrh In the Head. .

Is due to impure blood and cannot be
cured with local applications. Hoods Sar-
saparilla has cured hundreds of cases Of
catarrh because it purifies the blood and
in this way removes the cause of the di-
sease. 1t also builds up the system and pre-
vents attacks Of pneumonia, diptheria and
typhoid fever.
Hoods Pills become the favorite cathar-
tic with every one who tries them. Csc.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
For Over Fifty Years.

An Old and well tried remedy.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for oyer fifty years by millions of mothers
or their children while teething, with pc
feet success. It soothes the child. softens
the gums, allays'all pains. cures wind collie
and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Is
pleasant to the taste Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. 25 cent bottle.
I,s value is incaiculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and get
no other kind.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

Husband-"Here they have brought me
an account for ball costume; how is THAR"
Wife-"Oh don,t you remember? 1t is for
the green dress wore last year at the ball
where we first met"
Husband-"S-o-o-ol and now am ex-
pected to pay for for the net with which
was caught!''
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

One-half Of all the newspapers pub
lished at present in the world are
printed in the English language. or
the 10000 newspapers estimated as
being published in the world, more
than one-third t15,000) are published
in the United States. England with
all her. vast Empire, publishes only
one-eighth, 5000.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

When lovely woman overworks,
And finds too late her health gives way,
What charm can soothe her melancholy?
What art can take the pain away?
One of the saddest cases physician meets.
is that of some sweet, modest woman, who
in striving to make her home life happy, has
overtaxed her delicate constitution, until her
health Is SO completely broken down, that
her every moment is misery. Natural feel
ings of delicacy, prompt her to defer consult
ing a physician until the most serious re-
suits have ensued. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription removes the necessity of any en-
barrassing. consultation with a physician.
DR.. Pierce has devoted long active life to
the closest study of woman's diseases, and no
specialist in the world is better fitted to pre-
scribe than he. Complete directions are
given with each bottle. For periodical pains,
bearing down sensations, nervous debility
and all uterine disorders, ''Favorite Prescrip-
ton" is sure cure.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

Weary Watkins-They amt no use
to call this free country as long as q
man kin be fined fer workin on Sunday.
It hadn't ought to be done. Don't you
think sof
Hungry Higgins Leastways, not no
more than fer Workin' on weekdays.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

Mrs. Moneybags-"Your sons extraya-
gance is increasing. He wants new play
thing. This time it is a stable of race
horses"
Mr.. Moneybags-"That's all right. was
afraid he wanted to start newspaper"
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

Fannie, have told you time and again
not to speak when older persons were talk
ing, but wait until they STOP"
1--WE tried that already, mamma. They
never STOP"
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

Mrs. Blossom-I dreamed last night
was, in Heaven.
Mr.. Blossom-What was 1t like?
Mrs. Blossom-An immense dry goods
store, and didn't have to do anything but
shop. And, oh, Joe, you should have seen
the bargain counter! Why. they had goods
marked at 9S cents that would cost a dollar
here.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

She-Why does a women lake mans
name when she marries him?
He-Why does she take everything he's
got?
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

Cocoanut Jumbles.-One cocoanut,
grated; one and one-half cups sugar,
half cup butter. whites of four eggs,
four tablespoons -four; bake on CREASED
papers.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
RECIPES.

Hickory-nut macaroons.-One cup
nuts, powdered in mortar; one cup
sugar, whites Of two eggs, two table
spoons -four; drop on CREASED paper
and bake.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
Our WOrnan'S
.....COlunn

1E discomfort of
working women
is understands
BILE, but it is a
wide jump from
the woman dis
conted about her
work or wages
to the woman dis
contented about
her political
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
Washington
......Letter

DAY spent with
Republican Sena-
tors and Repre-
sentatives, trying
to ascertain which
of the President
ial candidates is
the ranking favor
ite in Congress.
has convinced me
fhot tho ouororo
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28
IN MEMoRIAM

The memorial service for preachers
who died during the year was held
Saturday afternoon. Rev. Adam STEM
gle read the memoir of Rev. ]. Z.
Bryan, of Rising Sun and Sylmar, Md.
Rev. John L. W. Layfield read a men,
orial of Rev. Jehn D. Locates, who
was in charge Of Madely Church. Will
mington.
John G. Woolly, the temperance ad-
vocate. of Chicago, addressed the Sat-
urday night temperance anniversary.
Mrs. Ella A. Boole, of New York,
also made an address.
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28


The statistical reports of the Con-
ference were read on Monday-Rev. r.
HI. Now bray, Statistical Secretary, re-
ported the follow interesting figures:
Probationary members, $3.50; full
members, 81, SIT; local preachers, 121;
deaths, 522; children baptized. 2.504;
adults baptized, 27S; Sunday-Schools,
1872; officers and teachers, 6,342; pupils,
1897; churches, 3Ss; value. 81, ,578. $50;
parsonages, 134; value, s274, ,250; paid
for building and improvements, $685.
900; paid on old Indebtedness, S21, ,427;
present indebtdness, $108, ,048: Epworth
League chapters, 149; members, 8.592;
pastors salaries and house rent paid,
S135, ,280; for presiding elders, s6.997;
running expenses. s35. 200; missionary
collections. $23, ,937, divided as follows:
Church extensions, s2,067; Sunday
school Union, $415; Tract Society,
S4OS; FreedmaL's Aid, 81, ,255; Educa
tion, s1.152; Conference Academy,
Middletown transcript., 1896-03-28

$1,024; Bible Society, $500; foreign
missions, 1.402; home missions, ST.
951; Episcopal fund, 81. 400; conference
claimants, $5, ,746; General Conference
expenses, $914; domestic missions. $946;
chartered fund, $22; Book Concern ST.
$50.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-09-25

WHEN HE'S FROM HOME

"reh T m from home. I'm glad to thiok
Ihat sally's shore to miss me.
A-grievin' still-like women will
AN longin' fer 20 kiss me.
mat every evenin' at the gate
A pictur sweet o. sorrer-
Inc folks they sees her ling'rin' LAT.
An wishin' fer to-morrer!
|ourse taint Jest right to feel that way
10 wish woman grievin'-
Nhen they've done had II out the day
we packed our things fer leavin':
But somehow-anyway it's sweet
To think the weather's cloudy.
An that the light won't shine so bright
Untl they tell you 'howdy."
1 don't know Jest what Sally thinks
When she's the one that's goin':
When she's away night swaps with day
An all the flowers stop CROWN.
l don't know If she cares fer me
In thataway-to miss her;
But, bless her soul, jest can't control
The wish to hug and kiss her!
II D stanton, In Chicago Tirnes-Herald.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-09-25
Another Early Mar.

Mention has beep made of she opinion
of Prof. Marsh and other savants that
the ancient human bones discovered in
Java by DR.. Dubois a year or so ago
must have belonged TO "a being of human
characteristics, yet not so fully devel-
oped as the man of to-day. The name
"ape-man" has been bestowed upon the
creature supposed to be represented by
the bones in question. Recently Prof.
Nehriag has discovered, near Santos in
Brazil, human skull OF low type,
which is described as agreeing in some
respects with the skull Of the ''ape-
man. but as indicating, also, a much
higher capacity. Some fragments of
implements of artificial origin, the
bones of fishes and part OF the lower jaw
of tootled whale were found near the
skull. Youths Companion
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-09-25
HUMOROUS.

What was il that broke up the
iirm?" The two typewriter girls gos
to quarieling, and the Partners took
sides. Record
-"Becoming pretty expert on the
wheel, Timmins?" "Very. l ran down
two women, baby and dog last week
without orce falling off, indianapolis
Journal
-Practical.-Chawley Gotrocks-"My
dearest Margaret, love YOU tenderly.
deyotedly. Your smiles would she'd"
Margaret Never mind the woodshed.
How about residence huilt for two?"
Washington Times.
Mrs. Colonial Dame--"I am proud
to say that my grandfather made his
mark in the world" Mrs. Rev Luton
well guess he wasn't the only man
IN those days who couldn't write his
name. Northwest Magazine.
- demand to be recognized"
screamed the memberess from the
rmpty-cighth district. Impossible"
said the speakeress, looking freezingly
through he lorgnette; "the lady is not
IN our set. t."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
-"Gracious." said the summer board
er. What is that tower with the great
wheel on top of it?' "That there Is .
windmill" the farmer explained "Real-
ly? About how much wind will IT turn
out in day y?"-Indianapolis Journal.
isn't the country err perfectly
lovely?" The Modern Girl shrugged her
shoulders coldly. "Oh. don't know."
she rejoincd; II had my wheel inflated
with it tbs morning, and don't notice
much difference. Detroit Tribune.
Clever Popkins.-"Popkins is q
clever follow" "What has he done
now?" Hes put spring gun in his
back yard. a burglar alarm at every win
dow, an electric mat at Ell, h door and q
bulldog III the kitchen. 1t cost money.
but he accomplished the purpose he
aimed at "What was 'hat?" Hes
got the hired girl so scared that she's
afraid - stay out late at night
Cleveland Plain Dealer.