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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
B. S-W. RY
rlmE TABLE.

Trains leave Marietta as follows
For Cincinnati, 40 40 q m, sl1,25 D IN.
For st. Louis, s10:40 a m A11:25 p m.
For Louisville. t10:40 m, .25 o m.
For Parkersburg, sl0:40 o m, 1890 m, sl:6B
For Belpfe, 600, 10:40, 300, ASS, 1l:25.
m, 700 p m, sll.25 m.
N, t2.85 p m. T - 80
For New York, s4:s5 p m, sl1:a5 D m.
sDaily tExcept Sunday.
For detail information regarding rates
time on connecting lines, sleeping, parior cars
etc., address % - ~'~
g. N. PAYNE, Ticket Agent. B. & o. s. W
Ry, Marietta, o., or
g. ?. WAHFEI, Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Cincinnati. Ohio. -
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
SPECIAL JOB WRAPS.

Our New Fall Silks will tempt those
who have an eye for the beautifulpiece
after piece of shimmering bridescenes
can we display for your selection.
Changeable Waist Silks at 45c' are
75c goods. Black Novelties at SOC, good
heavy dress styles; other varieties at
90, rs and csc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT

Is busy every day. Sales larger and
greater; prices the lowest in the land;
best values. Receiving the Clay Wor-
steds heavy weight Oyercoats, etc. we
can save you money and give you salts
faction every time. Call and get prices.
Underwear, socks and suspenders, hats
and caps.
Nice Warm Blankets and Comforts
full line of these goods We buy direct
from the factories by the case and get
the lowest prices.
Full stock of Ladies and Gents
Mackiutoshes,
QUEENSWARE and GLASSWARE
New lots this week again. This de-
partment is growing daily in import
ance. New styles and shapes added as
they come out. Low prices prevail here.
DR.. Brooks Diphtheria Cure prevents
and cures diptheria, re-throat-regu-
lar price SOC q bottle, our price this
week 25c. We guarantee every bottle
we represented or money refunded.
Call or. send for circulars.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
Amending Banker Arrested.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.-Adolphus
Cohen Cole, former banker at No. 221
Canal street, New York, who abscond-
ed two years ago with $500, 900 belong
ing to Italian banks in Pennsylvania
and New York, was arrested at the
Broad station of the Pennsylvania rail.
road by Detective Donaghy. He was
about to talneJhis departure on a train
when captured r"f 9i';t7
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
The Largest Squash.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 15.-W, A. Gray, d
commission merchant on Sixth street.
received squash Thursday weighing
155 pounds. 1t was raised in the
swampy lake region in northern Ohio
from a seed sent to grower in Dan
bury, O.. 1t is said to be the largest
squash evergrown in the United States.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
HatChis0l's Bargain Store!
The Steady March
Of Progress

Marks every section of this justly pop
ular business. No set-backs, no slip
ping of cogs or jarring of machinery,
but each day marking some growth in
public favor. Every stock swings into
line with its choicest offerings; want
to make buying pleasant for you.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
Bids Rejected.

WASHINGTON, Oct 15.-The war de-
partment has rejected the bids for
forgings of mortars and small guns,
some ninety in all, and called for new
proposals. The prices ranged from
about 20 cents to 35 cents pound,
which was considered excessive.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
Lamp Gonds Department,

just received 500 Imported Crepe Pa
per Lamp Shades. Tinted edges; decor
ated with morning glorys, spotted Ill
lies, violets, poppy, iris, etc. Regular
$3.50 shade, our price csc.
New York Cream Cheese, l2T and 15
Ohio Cream Cheese, 10c and 15c.
Dard, 594c per h., pure leaf.
Crackers, 4c per Id.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat s lbs,
for 25c.
Honey Drip Syrup, zoe gallon.
Mixed Canpy, sc pound.
Caramels. l0c pound.
Chocolate Creams, 15c pound.
Everything goes at a bargain here.
Call and see.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
Dropped Dead Of Heart Disease.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Oct. 10 John S.
Besore, one of Youngstown's best
known citizens, dropped dead Thurs
day morning shortly after reaching his
post of duty at the Brown, Bonnell
Iron company's plant Mr.. Besore has
been identified with the above indus.
try for the past 80 years Heart fail
ure is given as the cause of his death
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
LEGAL NOTICE.

Edward South, whose place of residence is
of September, 1896. Maggie South filed her
petition in the Common Pleas Court, of Wash
ington County, Ohio, where said cause is now
pending, being case No. sG6S' praying for, a
ground of adultery. Said cause will be for
hearing on and after November 9TH, 1895. by
which said date said defendant is required to
answer or said divorce will be granted.
MAGGIE SOUTH.
b. u. GUYToN. Attorney
October lst 1S96-Gwks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
Politics Set Him Crazy.

ATLANTA. Ca, Oct 15.-John Marion,
Floyd county farmer, has lost his
mind over the political situation.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
BANKER RAMBUSCH
Said to Be Short In His Accounts About
100000.


100000.
JUNEAU, Wis, Oct. 15.-Appraisers
and attorneys have been closeted be-
hind closed doors all day examining
into the affairs of w. T. Rambusch,
the missing banker and financial agent.
Their work will not be concluded un-
til Thursday, but enough is known to
satisfy the public that Rembusch's af-
fairs are in very bad shape and that
many people will have to suffer on ac.
count of his financial Irregularities.
Judge Christensen, who was another
friend of the missing man, estimates
that his liabilities will amount to $780,.
900.
Late Tuesday night warrant was
issued for the arrest of President Ram.
busch, on the charge of embezzlement.
A rumor current Wednesday that
Rambusch had telegraphed his
wife from New York that he would re.
turn, is denied by Mrs. Rambusch. Alb.
solutely nothing is known concerning
the whereaboutso of the missing man.
All Pleaded Not Guilty.
COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 15.-Michael
Heimlich and Mrs. Alwilda Dill, who
have been indicted by the grand jury
for the killing of Newton Dill, the hus-
band of the latter. were arraigned in
criminal court Wednesday, and pleaded
not guilty. Mrs. Hannah Powell, in.
dicted for murder in the second degree,
for the killing of her daughter, was al
SO arraigned, and pleaded not guilty.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
z. s. o. r.. Ry., Ho For Canton

Sl.0O Round trip. Thursday October 22nd
| Special train will leave Marietta at GAS q. m
arriving in Canton at ~ o'clock noon, return
ing leave Canton at $50 p. IN and arrive In
| Marietta at l0:30 p. nj.
The excursion will be under the auspices OF
| the MCKINLEY and Hobart Club and every
effort will be made to make the trip pleasant
one In every respect. r----'--------- = : :
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
DO YOU EAT RREAps

jacob Pfaff's is unexceiied. as are
also hie Cakes and Ices. Finest
Neapolitan loe 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, 1896-10-16
Q. g. mi, Excurslons.

On ancount Of Lodge Free and ac-
cepted Masons of Ohio at Cincinnati
the c. & M. Ry. will sell excursion
tickets Oct. 10 at one fare for the round
trip. Tickets good returning until
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
SOUTH BOUND.

Trains run daily except Sunday. Close con
nections for all points north and west.
For farther information call ON or address q
M. NJ; Pa5YNE' Ticke s Agent, Union Depot. Mari.
4. d. DALA.e Receiver. -oNNi S'.-i u. y =.
WIN. MORSE. superintendent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16

We have few more of those good
wheel (SUNOL) for sale yet. Also sew
eral good secondhand wheels at bar.
gain.
Our TANDEM and other NEW
WHEELS in the Livery are all in first.
class order and well taken care of.
When you want to take ride come and
try them.
Our REPAIR SHOP is running full
time and doing first class work at a
reasonable price. We are putting in
all the latest machines for repair work.
No matter how bad the break, cuts or
tears in tire can be easily repaired on
our Vulcanizer.
We have made arrangements with
our EXPERT repair man for steady work
the year around. Giye him chance to
show you how we'll he can repair your
wheel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
GAINESVILLE & OHIO RIVER.
TIME CARD IN EFrECTDEo ,nd ;sos

All Trains Daily except Sunday.
, NOS. 20 and ~ make close connections a,
lanesvile with the B. q o. and Pan Handle
trains for Columbus, Chicago and the West.
j. HOPE SUTOR, Receiver.
c. @. HARRISON, General passer0erAot
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16
OHIO RIVER RAILR0An.

IN and after July IL, 1898, Passenger Trains
Cd. DAILY. tDaily Except Sunday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16

Full stock of Ladies and Gents
Mackintoshes,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-10-16

fbtOp on Signal.
K. W. PAGE, r. CrAyrny
1' = q IL a. Supt. Trana
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE TO
ENGAGE ANOTHER EXPERT.
OLD REPORT RESURREcTED.
WITH AN IMPORTANT BEARING on
THE COMPANY's FINANCES.
Interstate Commerce Commission
earinR on Application for Sus-
8eRSion of Long and short
PAUL CIausc-Othcr
Railway News.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. lS.-The Baltimore
Iommittee for the reorganization OF the
Baltimore q Ohio Railway Company, at a
meeting this afternoon, determined TO have
another expert examine the finances of the
company. An important document in the
form Of the report of H. d. BulkIey. made
at the instance of Samuel Spencer in 1885,
showing the condition of the company's
finances at that time, was submitted and
considered, after which it was determined
to submit this report. together with that
recently made by Stephen Little, to an
expert, and to defer further action in the
matter until report can be had from the
latter. a committee was appointed to Sc
Iect an expert.
The Bull1ley report is looked upon as
document of great importance in connec-
tion with the affairs of the Baltimore &
Ohio company.
Mr. Rulkley. who is now comptroller of
the system. was engaged by the Investigate
ing committee appointed in lSSS to ascer-
tain the true condition OF the company and
report its findings to the directors.
When Mr.. Bulkley submitted his report
motion was made and carried TO lay it
on the table. II was not even read, and
outside OF a few OF the directors its con-
tents were not known. How the Baltimore
committee secured possession of a copy of
the report is not known.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
RaiIrOad Mates

The Union Pacific system reports $50, ,5gf
decreased net earnings for October.
S. A. Hutchinson, general passenger
agent of the Union Pacific was in Kansas
City yesterday.
An arrangement has been made by a
German syndicate to purchase the Bra
lillian Central railway.
The Kansas City-St. Louis lines have
agreed to ignore the low holiday rates of
the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
The old Canadian rate committee has
been reorganized under the name of the
Canadian freight committee c. w. BulIen
is chairman.
Chairman Caldwell has given the St,
Paul-Chicago lines permission to meet 500
commissions on all excursion business. re-
SardlesS of point or origination.
Howard Elliott general manager, and
ID. Q. Ives. general freight agent, of the
burlington, were in the city last night and
attended the Commercial Club banquet
The Calumet II Blue Island and the Chi
cago, Lake Shore Il Eastern will be con-
solidated February II. They have hereto
fore been operated in close connection.
The interstate commerce commission on
poses the proposition TO abolish punish
ment by imprisonment for violation of the
provisions of the interstate commerce Inv
''iN iNf'i'N'AN NibS- i fOTL scott & MemDliS
reported &,025 increased earnings for the
first week in December, and the Kansas
CITY. Memphis & Birmingham Sl47 increase
Effective January l. the Kansas City
Fort Scott a. Memphis will advance lis
rates on coal from the Cherokee district
to Kansas City 10 cents. from CO 10 7a cent.
The New York New Haven & Hartford
has contracted for the construction of an
Immense electric power house from which
trains on the Berlin and Middleton
branches will he operated.
The grading for the extension of the
Hutchinson ~ Southern from its present
terminus 10 connection with the Rock
Island at Medford, O. T. has been com
pleted, and track laying will commence in
a few days.
The shareholders OF the Catawissa ra,I
road have approved the new lease to the
Reaoing company. which reduces the an
hual dividend rate on the Catawissa pra-
ferred stocks from to per cent. and ar
ranges Tor the purchase by the READING
of the common stock at the option of the
holders.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
r. Lockwood, of the Kansas CITY. Fort
Scott a Memphis returned yesterday from
Atlanta, where he attended n rneeti,p ~
the general passenger agents OF Soutbern
lines. The matter of rates and also thai
OF commissions in the Southeastern terri-
tory was acted upon. 1t was expect.d
that rates would be named for the nresi
dental inauguration. but no action Uss
taken on this subject
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
: MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. (.

The second night of Mr.. Goodwins en-
gagement at the Auditorium was given to
Henry Gny Carleton's "A Gilded FOOL
delightful comedy in which this comedian
has been seen for several seasons and
which is still a favorite bill in his roper
tory. The audience was large and cordial.
Mr.. Goodwin was seen once more in his
excellent performance of Chauncey Short,
the rich and petted swell who has enough
of the real thing in him TO become some
thing more than "A dandy as soon as he is
given the opportunity and little induce
ment. 1t is one of the best roles ever de-
signed for this actor for it not only sup
plies him with his best line of comedy, but
there are a few dramatic situations in
which he can indulge his preference for
serious work. and it must be acknowledged
that he is almost as successful in u pa
thctic scene he is in comic situation.
With such an excellent company as the
comedian has this season, the Carlton play
is rounded out effectively in every part.
This afternoon An American Citizen'
will he the bill. The engagement will close
this evening with The Rivals in which
Mr.. Goodwin will be seen for the first time
i'll kansas City in the role of Bob Acres.
There will be afternoon and evening per-
foInanccs of Saved From the Sea" at
the Ninth Street to-day and like perform
ances of off the Earth" at the Grand.
Seats ARE selling well for the Christmas
week attractions. The houses will offer
the following attractions: Auditorium,
Della Fox Opera Company Monday Tues
day and Wednesday nights and Christmas
matinee in "Feur de Lis" and Thursday.
Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday
matinee in The Little Trooper Coates
latter half of week. opening Thursday
night. with matinecs Friday and Saturday. |
The Lady Slavcy:" Grand. all week with
Christmas matinee The County Fair"
Ninth Street, the Howard Athenaeum Star
Speciality company. with matinee Christ
mas.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
THE ELKS' BENEFIT.
A Large Audience Entertained by n
Good Programme.

The annual Elks' benefit was given at
the Grand yesterday afternoon, the attend
ance being large and the receipts conse-
quently being big enough to boom the fund
of this benevolent organization. The mem-
bers of the theatrical companies playing in
Kansas City and other professional peo-
pie supplied an excellent programme, and
the entertainment was received with very
gratifying enthusiasm.
The programme opened with an overture
By the Philharmonic orchestra, which is
composed of musicians from all the thea
ter orchestras, as well as other profession
al instrumentalists. Both the overture
music and the incidental music was. there
lore. OF an exceptionally high character.
IaklnS the features in their programme
order, the first for consideration is the
whistling of Miss May Evans, who chirped
several selections and was we'll received
PROFESSOR Ed Doherty, who is a Kansas
City, has., resident. introduced a small
canine circus, his dogs being especiaIIy
well trained, some of their tricks being as
amusing as they were intelligent. Madame
Gepl ier-ManderbaCk, of the Newell
brothers company, is a warbler of high
attainments and her numbers created con-
siderable enthusiasm. A particular favor
lite was Miss Mary Marble. of the Eddie
roy company. in character congs in male
attire. This little woman is especially clev-
er IN this line of business, as has been pre-
Niously noted this week. The Montaliens
warblers change artists and fencers, gave
a lively feature of great variety
foiloWlng the vaudeville portion of the
programme, the second act of Saved From
the Sea" playing at the Ninth Street op-
era house was given with full cast of
characters and with special scenery. 1t is |
one of the most interesting portions of this
realistic melodrama and was highly en-
tertaining. The entertainment closed with |
the second act of ''Off the Earth" playing |
this week at the Grand. with the same |
cast and scenery used in the regular pre- |
sentations of the travcsty. Eddie Foy |
was. of course, great favorite, and in |
dulGed in few gags that were not in his |
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
TO MEET WATER COMPETITION.
Railroads Wnnt Long and Short HnuI
Clause Waived Between Colorado
and the Pacific CoaSt.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE interstate COM
meree commission gave a hearing to-day
on an application of the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe and other Western roads for a
suspension Of the long and short haul
clause of the interstate commerce. act. The
contest involves freight rates from Colo
rado common points to California terminal
points.
The roads petitioning for the relief are
the Atchison, the Denver & Rio Grande.
Rio Grande Western, Southern Pacific. Col
oradc Midland and the Union Pacific. The
commission gave notice of the hearing 10
interested parties throughout the territory
involved in the contest, but not more than
one or two places We're represented to-day
tofoppose the granting of the petition.
The counsel for the roads claimed that
unprofitable rates have been forced upon
them through water competition. The
roads claimed they should be authorized
TO make reasonable charges from Colorado
common points to points east of California
terminal points and between intermediate
points. without comparison with the
charges contemporaneousIy in force from
Colorado common points to Pacific coast
terminal points on like traffic
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19

part, which indulgence is always expected
of this comedian on such occasions. Foy
has perhaps appeared in more Kansas City
benefits than any other actor. The entire
cast played well.
John W. Dunno, who was master of GER
emones. explained to the audience that
Mr.. Goodwin's failure to appear was due
to the fact that the management of the
Auditorium refused its consent. Mr.. Good
win, however, purchased two boxes and
with the members of his company attend
ed the performance. Managers Hudson
and Judah donated the theater for the oc-
caSior
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
FRISCO IN THE FIGHT.
Receiver Bramen Cannot Run Trains
on Its Tracks.

Arkansas City, Kas., Dec. 1S.-(SpeclaI)
Receiver Dwight Bramen. who is in con-
troll of the affairs of the branch of the
Frisco between this city and Anthony,
Kas., is unable TO resume his promised op-
Grafton of the road on account of trouble
he is having with the Frisco Railway Com
pany. The branch running from this city
to Anthony was built by another company,
but the Frisco has operated it until re-
Gently. The Frisco owns the bridge across
the Arkansas river west of this city, and
a mile of track beyond, and they refuse to
let Receiver Bramen run trains in and out
of this city over their part of the line
Meanwhile the patrons of the line and the
towns that aided its construction by vot-
ing it bonds are experiencing great incon-
Xenience.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
TO MAKE THE DESERT BLOOM.
Union Pacific Has Scheme for Re-
decminE the Semi-Arid Areas
of Ame ri,.n-

Denver. Col, Dec. 1S-If the plans that
are now being formulated by the railroad
companies can be successfully carried out,
the arid eastern section of Colorado and
the western section Of Kansas and Ne
braska will be converted into fruitful farm
land. As explained by ". w. LuHEer. land
inspector of the Union Pacific Railway
Company, the railroad officials propose to
introduce varieties of agricultural and nor
ticultural plants that are adapted to the
soil OF arid America" as it now stands
To do this will require a great deal of in
vestigation and experiment An effort will
be made at once. ii is said, to get aid
from congress towards this end. If no aid
can be obtained from this source, the rail-
way managers may act alone.
Experts i'm agriculture. horticulture and
the effects of climate. altitude and drouth
will be seEt into Siberia, Persia and other
high countries which possess the general
climatic and physical characteristics of
this region. There they will find out what
staple crops are raised by cutivators of
farm and garden products, and specimens
of these will be sent to Colorado for plant
ing in the arid eastern territory.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
Clover Lenf Boycott.

New York, Dec. 1S.--The question of the
boycott directed against the Clover Leaf
by the association, because of the latter'S
alleged disregard for tariff rates and the
injunction obtained by that company, re-
straining its joint tarffic connections from
enforcing the boycott, occupied the at
tention of the presidents of the lines in
the Joint Traffic Association at their meet
ing to-day. AS there is prospect of a set
tlement of the controversy out of court
the action of the presidents on the ques
ton of pushing a legal fight is not expect
ed to be final. The board of managers has
disposed of nearly 1000 cases the past
year.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19

Fort Scott, Kas., Dec. 1S.-(Special.) Word
has been received here that Trainmaster
Ellis, of the Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Memphis. who recently went west for his
health, is failing, and that he has about
given up hope of resuming mis- position in
this city as soon as he expected. The rail-
road company has made no official an
nouncement of Mr.. Ellis probable retire
ment, but H. V. Miller, from Superintend-
ent Emmert's office in Kansas City, has
arrived here to take charge of the train
department, and will, it is said. after Jan
uary /, be the acting trainmaster.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
THEATRICAL BAGGAGE.
Chairman Caldwell Makes Ruling on
It's TRANSPORTATION,

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The chairman of the
Western Passenger Association has hand
ed down a ruling the transportation of
theatrical baggage He holds that the pro-
vision in the association agreement that a
party presenting twenty-five tickets pur-
chased at the regular authorized party
rate shall be allowed one baggage car free
OF charge means that the car may be al
lowed as long as the charges are paid, no
matter how many people may be IN the
party. He also holds that when ii is not
practicable to run a special baggage car.
the baggage may he transported in a reg
ular car free CT charge.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-19
school Entertainment.

The Benton school entertainment given
last night at Annunciation hall was a sue
cess. Nearly $50 was cleared. This sum
together with the proceeds of the previous
entertainment. which amounted to $50. viii
he used In purchasing additions to the
schools library. Besides the musical and
literary programme. r. r. Cummings gave
an exhibition Of his powers as a magician.