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Evening star., 1896-09-30
LONDON CEAsING TO GROW.
Steady Decline in the Rate of In
crease in Her Population.

Steady Decline in the Rate of In
crease in Her Population.
From the st. James Gazette.
The result Of the recent census shows
that during the last five years the popula-
tion has increased somewhat less rapidly
than 1t did in the previous ten-1SS1-lS91
The number Of people turned out to be
some 1900 below the estimate formed on
the basis of 1891. The difference IS small.
but important, as it shows that the pre-
vious fall in the rate of increase is main
tained. The population is growing at less
and less rapid pace. At the beginning of
the century 1t used to increase by more
than 20 per cent in the ten years between
successive censuses: in 1S81-1S91 that rate
had fallen to 10.4 per cent, the lowest on
record, and now it is still less. This move
ment is not part of general decline: It is
peculiar to London, and seems to inlica te
that the huge overgrowth of the metropolis
has begun to cure itself. No town can 20
on growing indefinitely, and even London
monstrous as 1t is-has not fulfilled the ex-
pectations of earlier statisticians. Two
hundred years ago 1t appeared to be grow
ing so fast that Sir William Petty. one Of
the earliest pioneers in demographical re-
search. reckoned that by 1910 the popula-
continue at the same rate. He thought.
however. that a natural limit would be
reached before then. and placed it in the
year 1900. by which time he calculated
London would contain something over
100000 Inhabitants, and the rest of Eng
land only 100000. He was very nearly
right about the total. which actually was
about 100000. but London only accounted
for one Of them. Since then it has nearly
reached its maximum. which, curiously
enough, seems likely to prove a real nat
ural limit. For the four years 1914 the
average birth rate was 352; for the four
years 1S91-94 1t was only 800. There has
been a gradual and almost continuous fall
from year to year, which has not been
counterbalanced by the simultaneous but
slighter fall In the death rate from % 2 to
18.9 Fewer people die in proportion to the
population. but still fewer are born. This
10 explained by the increasing disinclina-
tion to marry. The marriage rates for tho
respectively.
Evening star., 1896-09-30

Insure your plate glass with Yellott & Gephane,
80 14th street northwest. Washington. D. G.
Evening star., 1896-09-30
Before Vacating Our ID Street Annex.

We are compelled to make speedy
Closing Sale of our stock of Dry Goods,
Silks, Velvets, Curtains, Portieres, Up
l1olstery Fixings, Window Shades, CUR
tain Poles and House Linens, all of which
have been divided into lots and marked
at prices that will astonish you.
Evening star., 1896-09-30
Not n Re~cucr.
the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
The beautiful young woman was founder
ing about in six inches of water.
Save me!' she cried.
Alas! l cannot" shouted back the hanl-
some young man on the shore. Il am al
ready married.
Shuddering, he ayerted his face that he
might not see her as she crawled out Of The
water and looked around for another VIC
tim.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
FIVE DEATHS.
Result of An Insane Mans Act
at Pentwater, Mich.
Attempted to Kill the President of the
Sands & Maxwell Lumber Co.,
Then Went Home and Murdered His Wife
and Three Children-Hc Then Joined
Them In the Great Beyond by
blowing His Brains out

PENTwATER, Mich, April los. B.
Minshall, an attorney of this town.
made probably successful attempt
Thursday night to assassinate VIM. B.
o. Sands, president of the Sands &c
Maxwell Lumber company. After
leaving Sands for dead, Minshall went
to his home and shot his wife and three
children dead and then committed sui.
eide by shooting himself through the
head.
Sands had been working in the Office
of the company and started homo about
nine o'clock. When within a few rods
of his home, man jumped out from
behind tree and fired at him. Sands
broke into n run, the would-be assassin
following him closely and firing at his
victim every few seconds. Five shots
in all were fired, two striking Sands in
the arm and one in the leg. AS Sands
reached his door he fell, and his assail-
ant, probably thinking he had killed
him, turned and fed. Sands cries for
help aroused members of his household
and a physician was summoned and the
police notified. Sands right arm was
So Oduly SDuUtCI GU ~ was lOuhu hCSSo-
sary to amputate it and he is in a
critical condition from the shock.
There was no known motive for the
attempt on Mr.. Sands life, as he was
not known to have an enemy.
The police were unable to unearth a
clew, and about 1880 o'clock Friday
morning it was decided to enlist the
services of S. b. Minshall, Mr.. Sands
attorney. A messenger was sent to his
house. Failing to arouse any of the
family. he became suspicious that some
thing was wrong and forced an entrance.
Entering a bedroom the messenger
found the bodies of Minshall, his wife
and three children. All five had been
shot and had been dead for some hours.
1 is supposed that Minshall, after hav-
ing killed Sands, as he supposed, went
to his home, shot his wife and three
children and then committed suicide.
The motive for the tragedy has not
yet developed. Sands is not expected
to live.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
SEDUCTIVE SILKS.

Not woman in the city but what
will have silk waist this spring and
we would like to supply them. An en-
tire new line of silks now in stock.
They are pretty and new, and don't let
the prices disturb you. A little money
goes long way in this silk matter
Alot of Jap Wash Silks in light and
dark colors, striped and figured, at 19c
Il yard, only limited quantity. Extra
wide, better silks, at 35c, should be
CSC.
Some pretty effects in Green, Browns,
Yellow and Reds, at Csc, 75c and 90c a
yard. Match them, you can't, for less
than SEC to S1.25.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
HUTCHISON'S
BARGAIN
STORE
There's s Wisdom
In Economy,

And there are different sorts of Econo-
my; the economy which ''sayes at the
spigot and wastes at the bung' is worse
than no economy at all.
The trnest saying is to buy the best
your pocket-book will afford at the
lowest price for which it can be sold.
We buy good goods.
We sell on such a close margin of
profit that our customers feel confident
that bottom has been struck.
Hence the active. progressive look of
things which some people wonder at.
It's very simple, this honest shop
keeping when you know how, and the
trading public will always pin their
faith to an establishment of that kind.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
AN ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE
BUCKEYE PIPE LINE COMPANY A
RIGHT TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN A
TELEGRAPH LINE THROUGH CERTAIN
STREETS OF THE CITY.
SECTION !. Be 1t ordained by the City Coun-
Gil OF the City of Marietta that there is hereby
granted to The Buckeye Pipe Line Company
"a corporation under the laws of Ohio a right
to erect maintain and operate a telegraph
line over the following portions OF streets In
the City OF Marietta VIZ: beginning at the in.
tersection OF Front and Ohio streets, and ex-
tending thence on Ohio street to Hart street.
and thence on Hart street to the Newport
Pike. and thence on said Pike Easterly to the
corporation line; also beginning at the Cleve-
land g. Marietta Railroad on Sixth Street and
extending Southwark over Sixth Street to the
Ohio River.
SECTION 9. The rights granted in the first,
section OF this ordinance shall be held by said
Company upon the following terms and condi
tfOns viz: that the poles shall be symetrical
in form and shall be painted, and that the
travel on the road-ways or sidewalks and
that the City shall have the right to use said
poles for the purposes of its electric light and
fire alarm wires; and In case 1t shall at any
time be deemed necessary or advisable by the
City Council, in consequence of any improve
said poles, the same shall be done by said
Company, under the direction of the City Civil
Engineer.
SECTION 0 This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after the earliest
period provided by law.
Passed April Sth, 1896.
EDW. MEISENHELDER
President OF the City Council.
CARL BECKER,
City Clerk.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Yamagata and stafr in Chicago.

CHICAGO, April 1O.-Marquis Yama-
gata, field marshal of Japan, and suits
arrived in this city from Omaha, at
7:l5 o'clock Friday morning. The dis.
tinguished party were driven to the
Auditorium hotel where they will re.
main until Saturday, when they leave
for the east. Gen. Merritt and staff
formally called on the visitors Friday
morning. Friday afternoon Field Mar.
shall Yamagata, accompanied by Gen,
Merritt and staff, inspected Fort Sheri.
dan
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
An Ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION
TO ANDREW l. GRACEY, JOHN KAISER,
AND NELSON MOORE, TO CONSTRUCT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN EXTEN-
SION OF STREET RAILWAY ROUTE
NO. 9.
Whereas the City Council OF the city of Ma
rietta, Ohio, did, by ordinance passed April Z,
1896, grant permission to Andrew /. Gracey
John Kaiser, and Nelson Moore, their success
sors and assigns, to construct and operate an
electric street railroad, to be known as Route
No. 2; and said Gracey, Kaiser and Moore now
road on and over the route described in SAID
ordinance; and whereas the written consents
OF the owners of more than one-half of the feet
front of the lots and lands abutting on Greene
street, from Second to Front, on Front s rect.
from Greene to Putnam, and on Putnam
street from Front to Fifth, for the construc-
tion and operation of an electric street rail-
way on said respective streets, have been pro-
duced to council; therefore,
Be 1t ordained by the City Council OF the
City OF Marietta, Ohio, as follows
Section /. That permission be and is hereby
granted to Andrew l. Gracey, John Kaiser and
Nelson Moore, their successors and assigns to
c9hsrnet srss maintain ana operate an extension
and the following streets in said City, to-wit:
| On Greene street. from Second to Front on
Putnam street, from Front to Fifth.
| Section2. That the foregoing grant shall be
| for the term of twenty five years and shall be
| buuJcCg W dll ING ttTIil6 anu COQQlt1OQB con-
tained in an ordinance entitled, ''An ordinance
establishing a street railway route, to be
| known as Route No. Q and fixing
the terms and conditions under which the
same shall be. constructed and operatedn,
passed February 25, 1896, said conditions In.
cluding the time in which said extension shall
be commenced and completed. And provided.
that said extension shall be considered, for the
purposes Of carrying passengers thereon as a
| part OF said Route No 2. and that the rates OF
fare TO be charged for carrying passengers ON
said extension or over the whole route covered
by said extension and Route No. 2, shall be as
provided IN the ordinance granting said
struct and operate said Route No. 2, passed
sections. This ordinance shall take eject
period allowed by law
Passed April 7, 1896
President OF City Council,
| GAIL BEcKER - - -
City Clerk.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Dress Goods Again

Never in such a position to serve
your every fancy as now. Whatever
your dress goods thought may be here
will you find it. AS to the prices-well,
they're right or we couldn't do the bus
mess.
All Wool Novelties, Light Shades,
Small Check and Boucle Patterns at
43c, 45c and soc; the usual prices Csc to
75c. pieces Silk Finish Henrietta in
Blue, Black and Jet Black, at soc. The
regular dollar goods.
Iridiscent in new shades at 3719c;
regular price 60c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Heavy Failure at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1O.-The assign.
ment was announced Friday of Hall &
Garrison, house decorators and picture
frame manufacturers on Washington
avenue near Eleventh street. John c.
Grady is the assignee. The liabilities
are estimated at $3.50, 200. The assets
are not yet fully ascertained, Aut it is
believed they will meet the liabilities
Three hundred employees are thrown
out of work
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
RALSTON MODEL MEAr

RALSTON MODEL MEALS-Is n
book written in honor of the recent
movement throughout America in favor
OF Natural Health and Food. 1t will
save its price in any family every week
by telling how to prepare healthy food,
and will save sickness and the expense
and suffering that follows We sell
the Book and the Health Food. The
best and the heartiest food on earth.
we are up to date in goods, in methods
and prices. Call and see our establish
city.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Clothing!

For Men, Boys and Children. This
department is receiving additions every
week, and we will make the lowest
prices in the history of the clothing
business. All goods guaranteed sound
strong and durable. Our prices are
not approached by any house.
HATS AND CAPS.-New styles arriv-
ing. Some special prices this week.
Mems Shirts for working in at zoe, csc,
35c to 4Sc-in good extra value in these
goods come and see them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11

ROME, April 1O.-The government is
informed that the dervishes are re-
treating to Osobri, on the Nubian side
of the Atbara river, abandoning their
mules wounded and stores 1t is af-
firmed that King Menelek has hastily
sent an envoy into the Begemeder
province as the bearer of large guam
tity of coffee and other presents and
with instructions to treat for an alli-
ance with the dervishes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
A Contraetor,s Fatai ram.

GOLDEN, Col, April TO- Friday morn
ing James Martin, contractor resid-
ing at Denver, while standing on a
scaffolding near the roof of a new
brewery, slipped and fell to the ground,
a distance OF so feet, and was instantly
killed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Garden and Flower Seeds

Tube Rose and Gladioli Bulbs for
/ cent each.
Flower and Garden Seeds, 9 papers
for cents.
Half Pint Package Beans and Peas
Tor cents. Quart Package Central
Park Lawn Grass, for Is cents All
Warranted Fresh and Pure.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
KING MENELEk
Cuts on the Legs of One Thousand of His
Prisoners.

PRISONERS.
ROME, April 10.-The defeat of the
Italians at Tucruf, the real extent of
which still remains conccaled seems
likely to be the preface to the taking of
Kassala This place has been vigorous
ly attacked since Thursday. The Fan
fulla advocates the abandonment of
Africa, anticipating other serious dis
asters. The Capitale asserts that the
negus has cut off the legs of 1000 of
his prisoners.
Gen. Baldissera is preparing to send
help to Adigrat to prevent the place
from being taken. The diplomatic at
tempt of the English to obtain the co.
operation of Italian troops in the Sou
dan has completely failed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Legal Notlce.

1906, William n. Myers made application 70
the undersigned for relief under the laws gov.
erning assignments to avoid arrest, and said
court of washington County, Ohio. on the 30th
day OF March, 1896 and file his petition therein.
- Is. K GUYToN,
Commissioner OF InsolYents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11

1t is impossible to Enumerate the
Bargains in all our 26 departments
Every Week, it would keep one writ
ing all the time. You are invited to
come and see the wonderful low prices
we make. No other house can pupil
cate them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11

DON'T FORGET-That we have full
stocks of Carpets, Window Shades, Wall
Paper, Picture Frames, Lace Curtains,
Mattings, Jap Portiers, Lamps. Trunks
and Sewing Machines, at less prices
than can be bought elswhere.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Laundried Shirt Waists.

Going to be the biggest shirt waist
season ever known. We've bought ac-
cordingly. There are many pleasant
surprises awaiting you. Why not buy
early and get first pick.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Tho Eastern Insane Hospital.

RICHMOND, Ind, April lO.-The East
ern Indiana hospital for the insane, To-
Gated here, has had remarkable show
ing in the small number of deaths that
have occurred within the past few
months. Up to the first Of this week
there had not been death since the
middle of August-eight months.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
The o. N. G. retired List.

COLUMBUS, o., April 1o.-The senate
military committee has amended Repre-
sentative Clendening's bill so that any
member of the o, N. c., whether com
missioned officer or high private, may
be entered on the proposed retired list
after ten years service.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
Ruth Cleveland Has Measles.

WASHINGTON, April 10 Ruth Cleve-
land, the presidents eldest daughter,
developed a case of measles Friday
morning. Littls Esther Cleveland and
the children of Private Secretary Thur,
ber, who also have the same disease
are getting along nicely. The cabinet
meeting was held as usual Friday
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
New Spring Capes.

We get the new things as fast as
turned out. You don't need pocket
full of money to be properly capped here.
Your interests are ours. Prices 9Sc,
LBS, 1.50, 200 to $3.50.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11
DO YOU EAT RREADi

Jnoob Pfaff's is unexceiled. as are
also bis Cakes and lces. Fines st
Neapoiitan Ice Cream that can be
made. Particular and personal at,
tention given to serving parties
receptions. weddings or public din
ners. JACOB PFAFF,
Putnam st.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11

Large Addition to our Queensware
Stock this week, and the prices are
lower than ever-Large purchases
direct from the potteries, give us the
lowest prices obtainable.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11

Manufacturers OF Marine, Stationary and Oil
Well Boilers, OIL Tanks, Smoke Stacks and
Tube Expanders. Special attention given TO
repairing Boilers In the oil fields. We employ
none but the best mechanics in this line.
Give us a trial we know we can please you.
Once and works on West Side.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-11

In everything else we carry fine line
of goods. me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
TIE REIPER " TIE CRIET.

Brother Theodore w Becker died last week after
n lingering illness. He member of Adclphc
Lodge 30 3lS. OF Zctland Chapter No. IA. and Of
Columbian Commanders No J. He also a
member Of Mecca Ter pie. w. Bro. Gaigc, Master
OF Adclphc. and number Of its members and Of
the members Of the chapter and cOmmandery
turned ont to pay the last tribute Of respect to the
departed. W. Bro Iochcrty. Past Master of I.afay-
cite Lodge conducted the Masonic funeral service
Brother Becker had long been engaged I'm railroad
affairs.
w. George w. Charles. Past Master of Pyramid
Lodge, died last week. The ObscQuies held
at Masonic Hall. Tuesday evening Senior Warden
Bro David G. Boyle. acting Master, performed the
Masonic service assisted bv ". Mathew Richie.
acting chaplain. w Charles has been an ardent
and faithful Mason until within short time pre-
viOus to his demise" when sickness prevented his at
tendance. fo was an honOred member of Union
Chlptcr No. lsc. Of Adcphic Council No l. II. and A.
NJ. and Of York CO!lmaudcry, No so In all these
bodies he was active. "arncs and devoted to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
yOKE'S PILGRIMAGE TO TTTCI.

The committee appointed to arrar &c for the pill
grImage the annual conclnvc OF the GRIND Com
mandery after giving the matter careful consid-
Grafton hive decided upon ;hc following itinerary:
Leave Nrw-York on Saturday. September !. at
o'clock D. NJ arriving at Liberty In time for din
uer remaining there liberty until after lunch on
Monday: thence to I'tca In time fer tea, leaving
for home on Wednesday. September 9, so as 10 ar
rive I'm New York city about midnight. This route
has been selected for tn" reason that IT covers
territory over which but few have travelled. and
permits 10 remain about forty-two hours In the
sullivan County Mountains noted for their beauty
and Astounding with picturesque drives and lakes
Notw,Ithst anding this trip will consume over four
davs II is act ally but two days Uom business,
Mondnv the 9TH. being Labor Day, which Is legal
holiday In this Stale. 1t not only gives m oppor-
tunity TO visit this famous summer resort but also
IN. ,,c, sure OF n visit To the Masonic Home M
i'tica and meet those who have grown gray IN the
scrvice The fraters Of Utica 'ommnndery nave
Lao nromiscd to give thOs. who l'ror tncm WIN
,bcir nresence g. most enjoyable time II rs ar
RANGED 80 that this outing will cost but =" Tor gen
tien,cn and tlS for ladies prompt notice OF IN
trntion 10 accompany York Comm andery Is re-
Questcd. a. M,pop.Id chair
man No Iis Vnter-st; Robert H. clark treasurer
1Ia West Twenty -arst-st., wilson q foN secretary,
No l02 West Nnety -fourth-st and George hhipe'
H. d., cx-ofiicio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
UlSONRY AND ITS MISSION.

man rich or poor. is a better man anu "0'
-, citizen for his Masonry and his deVotoh u
-. craft 1t may not make him perfect IL can
~, INT more than any other institution or more
~ all others together. ii Will elevate hlrn'
,,oaan his views and expand his nina, ana VIII
..ors him charitable and tolerant to the views
:, others Nothing can exceed the grandeur OF
-, fraternity if we but fully realize its mission
nd he true to its spirit disowning and Abolish
too all distinctions that destroy and Cypress all
hat separates the human family nut rather
s,rlve To promote and advance goodwin 10 an
rankjnd liN nothing have rlch or poor, wise ana
,nnrant cultivated and unlettered, fortunate
"a disanpointed been more brought into unison
smong us than by Masonry.
Wasonrv more than any other institution mas
,,i,ed The love Of liberty. OF equality and OF
Clearance into the minds of the founders OF our
panuhlic Masonry has largely aided In Shaping
eur Government for and by the people. AND the
closer we adhere To its tenets the better Tor the
country and for us: but we should be alive 10
The important mission If Masonry like the SOL
Sier who prides himself upon the achievements
NJ his regiment. upon the battles fought ana won
hr |, even long before ne was member thereon.
ca should we as Masons realize the great mis-
sion Of our craft. and feel just pride in IT'S work
Of the past and ne ready To stand by It's work II,
the future While as Masons one cannot ana
ought not 10 minglc interfere in analrs
N State or politics, one can make mani
fss, the incubation of our order. and by
our daily lie increase tne S"Heldi sum
AZ moral influence. and cause our light
10 shine before men that others. seeing our
good works. may initial" them and thereby he
profted
The nission of Masonry enlists all Of our nobler
nature and should ever he uppermos5 in our
minds While there is want to be relieved, sor-
row 10 he sympa thized with. faults and errors
"a be forgiven and while widows and orphans
weep and suffer there is work for Masonry and
for Masons From the highest to the lowest, the
rich or the poor all can find niche In the gen
eral whole and all with good results. If ear
nestly and faithfully intent upon the carrying
ont each for himself. of even part or the grand
mission II Masonry.