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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24
PoCATELLo NEWSPAPER EN-
TERPRlSE.

THE TRIBUNE always takes pleasure
in noting any marked improvement in
the Idaho press. Some time ago two
dailies were started in POcatello, FIRST
the Herald and then the Tribune. The
Herald has struggled msnfully, but
honesty obliges the confession that it
has fallen behind in the race. The
Tribune is now several lengths ahead.
Its Sunday edition is entitled to partic-
ulaFly honorable mention and without
casting any reflections, we may say that
the Pocatello Sunday Tribune is con-
siderably the best weekly newspaper
now published in the State. We sin
cerely hope it may be able to maintain
its present standard, but must confess
to some apprehensions. 1t takes q
good deal of money to keep up such a
paper. However, great deal can be
accomplished by such enterprise as the
men back of the Pocatello Tribune
have shown themselves to possess.
We hope the business men of Pocatello
are as liberal in their support as they
ought to be.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24

TIE TRIBUNE desires to correct a
Statement which appeared in these col
umns last week intimating that the
skipping barber, Mills, had left without
paying for some furniture furnished by
Mr. Charles Cakes. Mr.. Cakes informs
us that Mills paid all that he owed up
on the furniture, street rumor to the
contrary Notwithstanding. We, there
fore, apologize to Mr.. Mills for publish.
ing a rumor which might embarrass his
future credit. Had he been as honest
with everybody else his leaving town
|ea!d have oeeasiened ne comment,
less grief.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24
LABOR STRIKE.

On Friday morning Henry Holt, a
stone mason, made a murderous assault
upon the person of Henry johnson
with big rock inflleting an ugly scalp
wound. 1t seems that the difficulty
was over wages, Holt claiming that
johnson was working for less than
union wages. johnson was pretty
badly hurt.-Ex.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24

WILL our Democratic and Populist
friends please make note of the fact
that the greatest antitrust law ever
enacted, declared Constitutional by the
Supreme Court OF the United States
and filled all the great trusts with con
sternation, bears the name of John
Sherman of Ohio?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24

DIR. j. b. WRIGHT complains that
there were too many lawyers in the late,
unlamented legislature and intimates
pointedly that they were responsible
for a deficit of remedial legislation
along the lines of economy. NIessrs.
Rice and Rogers viii please Justify.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24

a GOLDEN HARP, NO DOUBT.
We have been rushed with job work
this week, and have hardly had time to
breathe. Last week it was food of
new adVs. that kept us busy; we
wonder what it will be next week.
Paris Post.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24

1 guarantee to give you satisfaction
in all your dealings with me. Askey.
First class lump, nut and blacksmith
coal, sold by the Union Pacific Coal
company, only.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24
NEW MILEAGE TICKETS.

We now have for sale 1000. mile
tickets, good between all stations on
the Oregon Short Line railway, price
$50 each; good for one year from date
of sale.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24

OFFICE HOURS FRo& 8 RM, TO 9rM.,
EVERY DAY.
Caldwell. Idaho. June u. 1877

To whom 1t may concern:
the undersigned had Dr. Gee WO treat me
during my sickness and found his treatment t.
be success. was grieYOuSly afflicted with
SciatiC rheumatism. / Cheerfully TCcUmend Dr,
Gee WO's treatment to afflicted humanity.
JOHN T. SEBREF,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24
DR.. GEE WO,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
Will remove the swelling from in
flammatOry rheumatism in three DAYS.

Will remove the swelling from in
flammatory rheumatism in three days.
Dr. Gee WO is a regular graduate Of medicine
from China, having taken thorough course Of
study, extending over eight years, in some of the
best Chinese colleges. He offers his services to
all those suffering from diseases OF any kind, and
feels confident that in every case he undertakes
he can do you good.
Most OF the Ingredients he uses in his remedies
are botanical substances from China, many Of
them unknown outside Of that country.
Can call and have friendly chat with him,
and he will frankly state to you what he can do
for you. His consultations and communications
conducted In the utmost privacy and strictest
confidence.
Ills remedies are easy to take and perfectly
harmless. The most Of them act on the blood,
purifying 1t and destroying the microbes or be-
terra.
Perhaps you are suffering from some dis
OF long standing and have tired almost every e
mcdy known without success. Would it not re
or at any rate call ard let Nr. Gee Wo eXar ilo
tie case ARD tell sou what lie cGn do?
For TIE btGeAt Of thosl who rGn1ot see tIe
doctor he has prepared the fnhOHiAE CigLt ItE.e-
dies for the most prevalent discusses;
BLOOD fUElEiEE. N!EUNAIlSN CUi.E,
CATAHEH CURE, INDiGESl TON AND isi5-
PERSIA CURE, SICK HEADACHE CURE,
LOST MANHOOD CURE. FEMALE WE +
KNESS CURE, AND KIDNEY AND LIN III
CURE.
These troubles can easily he GiFgnoSpd md he
proper remedies procured. For all Oihrrtgoa.
write, enclosing stamps for question Glal. 2n'
book, as the doctor uses u special remedy Inr
each disease.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-24

G. L. ALLEY, Agent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

make uD a case whereby this plaintiff,
Mrs Parrott, his mOther-in-law, may pos
sibly recover. Without the winkIng OF an
eye, without the moving of 8 muscle, he
swears to what no other person would
testify to for him--what no honest man
would swear to-
At the close of the address Craig rose to
his feet and bitterly denounced the words
of LeZinsky whom he branded as bully
in court and a coward out OF it. From
that moment the men cared not for the
society of one another. The case was sub
mitted TO the jury, which could not
agree, and the lawyers left the courtroom.
Yesterday afternoon plaintiffs counsel
ana defendant met in Judge SeawelPs s
cham bers 10 place the case on the calen-
der of some Judge other than Hunt, who
tried the original action, as that jurist did
not care to retry the case, and the trouble
commenced. Warm words were used by
the opponents, and at the end of partlc-
vi arly vituperative statement Lezinsky
found himself the defendant in a physi-
ce com bat. Al the end L.zirsky found
that he had lost Jew drops OF blood, but
hi trou nes in the matter were at an end,
while he who welded the um mbrella insult
face tn ire OF the court whose dignity has
been tramplPd upon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Hermoso at 100 to l Cap
tured the Last Event
at Ingleside.
The Heavily Played Garland
Bar Beaten by a Head
by Don Fulano.
"Long-shOt" Oonley Landed Fig Leaf
First at Is to 1-Souffle Took
Her Race Very Oleverly.

An element of luck seems to hover in
the wake of a rank outsider on a race
track when such horse wins. Hermoso
took the last race decided at Ingleside
Yesterday with odds of 100 to l at one
time posted against him, but La Goleta,
which finished second. was many, many
pounds the best. The latter. racing in tie
coIors of L. J. Baldwin. was the good
thing of the afternoon, and wnen booking
on the race began there was a terrific
plunge made on the daughter OF Amigo,
chopping her odds down from to ] to s
to 5. The distance was five all a half tur-
longs, the field large one, and Long shot
Conley managed to get the Bald entry
away among the stragglers. Under the nat
uraI disadvantages arising from the ocCa-
sion she ran superb b race, getting through
lust in time to be beaten half length by
Hermoso, ridden by young Mcintyre. The
winner has always shown great bursts of
speed in his races but undoubtedly poor
handling has kept hlm in the background.
The attendance in the ring was rather
light and the betting of the subdued sort.
EaVorltes managed to win three OF the
races on the card.
Burns & Waterhouse turned loose a
good one IN Gne opening seven furlong
run for maiden twO-year- oIds in Odds On,
a husky looking chestnut colt by Torso.
Backed down from threes TO to 3 ne lea
throughout and won easily from Prestar,
second choice IN the betting. Flushing
ton was poor third
Garland Bar was TO have been the me-
dium of mild killing In the six-furlong
event following, and would have been
had Don Fuano not been in the race.
The Don opened a TO favorite but re-
ceded to 8 10 5 when barrel of coin forced
the odds against the Ryan entry down
from threes to 8 to s. COnIey on Garland
Bar showed in front most of the way and
looked a winner to the stretch, but when
Plggott shook the Don up, the old brown
horse responded and in j drive snatChed
victory by scant head. Benamela was
poor third.
The one $500 purse of the day was de-
Clared oft anu cheap siX-furlong sprint
substituted. Figleaf, a 10 TO l outsider,
came from behind and downed The IL to
10 favorite, Woodland Belle, q head. Ihe
winner was ridden by Conley.
The mile and a sixteenth looked an
easy hing for Soutfe, bur she d not
have much TO spare at mat Heavily
played at TO Thorpe sent Murphys
mare to the front down the Dack stretch
ana al the end she proved a clever winner
over Bernardillo, the BALDWIN entry.
Lost Girl secured show honors.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
LEZINSKY VERSUS CRAIG
Attorneys Indulg in Undigni-
fed Strife in Judge Sea-
wells Chambers.
In Consequence One Has an Injured
Finger, the Other in Contempt
of Court.

During argument before Presiding
Judge of the Superior Court SeawelI
yesterday, relative to changing the scene
of legal battle between Mrs. Abby Parrott
and Attorney George Lezinsky and SUB
tenants, whom it is alleged are holding
offices in the Emporium building unlaw-
fully, William Craig, who represents the
plaintiff, forgot that be should only com
bat by word of mOuth, and smarting under
the lash of the defendant sarcastic
tongue, attempted to lay him at his feet
with knoDbed um brella. The blow,
however, well directed as II was, did not
iall on the head Of LeZlnsky, ont a clever
guard anu duck on the part of the assaulte ed
was all that saved him, and he suffered
naught but wounded finger nail
His assailant escaped physical injury,
as LeZlnsky did not retallale with his fists,
but he may suffer much mental agony and
remorSe ere the COURTS satisfied as he has
been ordered to appear this morning and
show cause why he should not be pun
ished for contempt.
The struggle between the opposing at
torneYs, known in the words of the law as
Il combat We, ct armis." is thel cul nina
ton of an embittered feeling which has
existed between the assaIlant and the as
sauljed since last Tues9ay. On that day
he case of Mrs. Abby Psrrott against Le-
nsky for unlawful detaIner was argued.
LeZinsky. in his closing remarks 10 the
jury, made a fierce attack on Robert y
Hayne, who vas associated with Craig as
representative OF MIS-. Parrot.
Then the Hon Robert Y. Hayne goes
on The stand and deliberately commits
perjury" he said, in order that ne may
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
SAN FRANCISCO CALL"

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco CALI
Corner of Market and Third streets open until II
O'Clock every night in the year
BRANCH oFFICEs-527 Montgomery street
corner Clay; open until $50 O'Clock.
3SS Hayes street, open until $3.50 o'clock
6l5 Larkin street: open until 80 o'clock.
SW. corner sixteenth and Mission streets; open
until o'clock.
143 Ninth street; open until 9 o'clock.
Zo4S Mission street: open until O'Clock.
1908 Polk street; open until 9:30 O'Clock.
NV. corner Twenty-second and Kentucky
streets: open till O'clock
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
At the Presidio.

The lyceum season at the Presidio is now
fairly opened and for four months, beginning
with Decem Der l, the officers of the post will
meet between 1:30 and 80 on Tuesday and
Friday OF each week 10 discuss subjects of in
terest and importance TO military science and
practice. The field officers of each regiment
are in charge of the yceums-Lieutenant /
Colonel Bisbee of the infantry, L eutenant-
Colonel Morris of the cavalry aud Lieutenant
Colonel WllIiston of the artillery. Each
brancn of the service will hold its lyceum
separately until the end of the season, when
the three will be consolidated for five or SIX
sessions.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
NEW TO-DAY.
ODDS ON q to IL

DON FULANo e 10 l)-WERE THE TWO
- winners Mr Brooke's clients received yester-
oay oy wire DIRECT FROM THE TRACK.
BTooke Morli-wtde acquaintance with OWNERS,
Rain ERS and ] CKEYS accounts for his
which b wiI mafnI an in the future lie also
mas me honor OF assessing public indorsem MIS-
rom Ihe most prominent sporting authorities in
tne country, lncl uding 1.-THE SD rt OF the Times
a a traI VII conVlnee the most skeptcaL Terms
Slo ior Q nays wires: trial wire 81. Address
Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
TRACK ITEMS.

Twenty-one pencilers weighed in Yesterday.
Marsh Redon handled the chalk on the block
OF the Anaconda Club. He LAID against Wood
land Belle and must have mad ex xpenses in
that race alone.
Dave Campbell, brother of Johnny Camp
bell, trainer of S-nator Band, Charley Gilles-
pie and Z. EinsteIn are now nestled with the
colony OF Fasteners here. They got in from
the "snow country" on Wednesday nights
overland.
Odds On is one OF those "not saddle wise
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
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THE TRUTH c
ABOUT c
TIBURON
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SUNDAYS c
CALL. 6
Jacob Yaeger Loses.

jacob Yaeger sued the Southern California
Railway for damages sustained in collision.
TIE lower court gave judgment for the rail-
road the jury deciding hat the plaintiff was
not entitled to any damages He appealed 10
the Supreme Court ON the ground that the
court erred in showing the amount OF dam
ages 10 the plaintiff The higher tribunal de-
cIded that nc error was committed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

and hardly halter broken" graduates from the
Haggin equine college at Rancho del Paso.
San Marco the useful platter owned by ex-
Jockey George Miller, pulled up very lame
alter his race.
Garland Bar. entered to be sold for 5000
was cl aimed by Nick Han, who had Elmer F
in the race. Strangely enough, Nick encoun-
tered a prior claim. J. F. Foeg owner of Ben
amelia, the third horse. also put in d claim for
Ryan's horse. Hall entered protest against
Fogg, claiming that ne was simply acting as
and also that Don Fulano, the winner was
owned by Ryan. J. +. Fogg says he ran sec
ond TO Garland Bar "A number OF times in the
East and has become weary of it. And not
come aware of it. Cali forria climate thou
dost work wondersl Affidavits are in order
to-day.
Following are to-day's entries:
First race, seven furlongs, three-year- olds and
upward:
as7 ss.aeion ss 25o 25o Eannis Han4s R
25l Little ~mser. LOG 237 Rufalb ........ 80
237 Sandow H.. 90 237 Los { errillos.. 80
213 FIorime. .....lU6I 246 & W.........1O2
Second race, six furlongs. selling
(2l3)C ............ "a 2sS OConneli . 1o6
(249) Lucky DoS.....1O7 (23s) Montgomery .1O4
Third race, one and a quarter miles.
239 Collins. ...1G6 Q90)Whee FOrtunell II
239 Billy McClsky .109 -. Howard Mann. IA
235 senator Bland. ia (216)Sw FvrnAlel 06
Fourth race one mile selling.
(251) Sweet William. lOlI 246 Lone Princess. 10 l
247 Harry G"ynn. 81 23l FL Puerto. 7S
z52 Yule ........... 81 (220 0epunw -ll....... 81
1T Pongo ........ u 24U Bonnie lone. 7S
241 Navy tlue.. .....l13l D. Don Luis. ...... Is
24S Fonsovannah 81 24S Flan ........... 70
PAT Atticus ....-....I04 246 The Plutocrat. lOl
Fifth race six furIon s. two-year-olds.
2+0 Los PretOs. ....1l2I PAS Melvin Brnhm OS
(24l)Dr sharp 105I 243 Al Koran. ....... 103
23l Henry c.. ....103 "A Torsida .-....lUO
2O2 Orlnel 100 (25l JGeOr Lee..... 100
2l5 Mo ana. .......-. 100 23l sing Wing lO3
24S Watom ba ...... 100
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY.

SLLEO HUNS FUR IU-HAf.
Florimel.
Second race-Lucky Dog, Cornell,
Montgomery.
Thrill race Senator Bland, Howard
Mann, Wheel of Fortune.
Fourth race-PIan, Sweet William,
EOnsoVannah.
Fifth race-Dr. Sharp, George Lee,
Torsida.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

RSS THE CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMIS-
S~S sion, having received applications to mine
by the hydraulic process from George Rieber in
the Badger Hill Mine. near Placerv lie, FL Dorado
county, to deposit tailings in Iowa Canyon from
f. w. ook In the ry Again Mine, near Placer
vile, FL Dorado County, 10 deposit iailings In
ravine: nom Matt Yoner in the Hoosier Mine
near Georgetown. FL dorado county. deposit
lsliings in Bear Creek; from otto Re3che in the
Mountain Ranch Mine, Mountain Ranch
Caiavefas County, to deposit ailings in a ravine:
from j Gurnev ct ais. in the Jon nst on Placer
Nine. near san Andreas ala veras County, to de-
post taiitngs in raviDe, and from J. q. Under
wood and w. n. Lamb in the Chris 'lmpher Mine
near Plymouth, Amador County. to deposit ia J.
ings in Indian Creek, gives notice that meeting
will be held at room 81. Flood building san Fran
cisco. Cal, on December 27. 1897, ut 80 2. NJ.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

RAR BOY, So A WEEK AND ROOM: HOST
II Ter, $50; man to help in a staurant bakery
chore man, $50; errand BOY, $40 and room: Ger,
can do pruning porter for barber shop restaurant
porter, 20 more wooden ters, bar man and wait
some. MARTIN & CO, 749 Market ST.
< WATERS, $50 AND ROOM; 3 WALTERS.
. - 20 ana room; night steward, 500: waiters
30, SO and 81 per week. MARTIN Il CO. 74a
Market st.
AP COOK, $40 AND ROOM; SECOND COOK
- $25 and room, aid dishwasher SIS ana room
MARTIN IL CO., TAG Market
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

A SHERMAN. CLAY Il CO.'S THE MI ST.
~ cal headquarters Of the Pacific Coast Is he
place to buy pianos and oIgans pianos from
$l75 to $l4UO; second hand from $50 upward;
terms as low as So per month; sole representa-
tiveS for Steinway & sons, a b Chase Emerson,
Lud wig. SIN in & Barnes pianos and Estey pianos
and oIgans. 7 orner of kearny and SuLter
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
MEETING Nor1cEs-oontinued.

- ADJOURNED MEETING OF - y.
W. the aledonlan Club THIS N 1H1
EVENIN9 at o'clock; members in NIX
Eo0o standing will receive their banquet <s0~@
tickets; Scottish Hall, Ill Larkin 81.
ID. r. McNE1LI+ Chief
JAS H. DUNCAN, Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

1-STODART PIANO UPRIGHT, $50; 2-\
piano. upright $l6O; 4-Curtaz piano uprigh,
$ls5; r,St 5mMS,e s8i. 8iaoo qprghS 500; 6-H -
$3.50; s-Koenisch piano, upright. $3.50; 9-Ster-
ling piano, upr ght, $3.50; 1O-Chickering piano,
upright S4OO; tempting terms. BENZ. CUKTAZ
d son, 16 TO 20 O'Farreu St, building.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
HELP wANTED-Continued.

ENGINEF r AND MACHINIST WHO CAN
il run a double hoist for mine, $50; ahlalga-
mator and concentrator man, $50; ore-roaster
c. X. HANSEN & CO, lO8 Geary st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
HELP WANTED-MALE.

ClOOK, SMALL RESTAURANT, s35 ANI
- room; boarding house cook, $50 and room
ami room; second cook. s25 and room: 3 cooks
country, $50 an room; cook, restaurant, $50
night COOK, Sl2 a week; cake-baker, window
work, $40 week; COOK, s35, no Sunday work;
cooNs, $40 week; broiler, 500. MARTIN a
CO., TAO Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

G.I,,n GOOD PIANO ON So INSTALL
% IOO. ments; cost $4OO. 22l Leaverworth
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

OACIFIC JOCKEY
9, Track
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

7LUTE MANDOLIN, GUITAR LESSONS;
cub, 81 monthly. PROFESSOR GASTALDI,
no Lom bard ST.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
SITUATIONS wANrED-Continued


II ANDY MAN WI TOOLS, UNDER
II stands horses and milking, would like to do
general work; speaks German and English. H
M, box ! as, Call Office.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
EDUCATIONAL.

II gomery ST.; individual instruction IN short
hand, typing, bookkeeping telegraphy. etc, life
scholarship $5O: low rates per week ana month
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

LNLtGANT ) PEDAL SCHUBERT AND
Il SteInway upright; must sell. lU19 Van Ness
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

G.HS ZINE, LARGE UPRIGHT; SACKI-
tDOO. feed for cash 1851 Folsom cor Tenth
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

do HORSES FOR SALE: ALSO WAGONS.
~ DuggleS, carts harness; Grand Arcade Horss
Market 5E sixth st auction sales every Wet-
nesdaE SULLIVAN & DOY LIE Auctioneers
lust ARRIVED, $50 DRAUGHT AND
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

goo n, BOA RDIN G HOUSE, $25 AND
" room; waitress, $5 a week and room; woman
TO make cake pies. etc, Tor delic= cy store $50;
COOK, So week aud room; cook $50 and room.
MARTIN Il CO., 749 Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

/ UNITS DANCING AGA DENY. $50 POST;
j. juvenile classes Sats-, P. private lessons
daily 1880 10 5; adults class Monday evenings.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

II OKNU y G'S NEW STYLE PIANOS; MOST
IL perfect, brilliant, powerful tone. 2l6 Post
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

w ANTED-BY YOUNG MAN GERM y,
w general XII chen work. waiting, saloon o,her
work: city or couHtrv Address H VIELIIZ
632 Mission ST room 10.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

w AIN u PIANO 713 UCTAVES $3.50;
w squares from $25. STAIHAM, IO6 McAlIister
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
HELP WANTED-FFMALE

GERMAN OR SWEDISH GIRL. 4 IN FAM
~ - lily, $50; girl, Niles. CAL; girl, Shasta Countv
SO see party here; gir, Castro. $40: middle
lroner, country laundry, S25. board. roOm etc ;
GIRL Ber eiey. Cal, S25, parry here; gir
""ugA, $50; girl, Ellis, $50; girl, Fruitvale, al
see rarty here; girl. Pacific ave. $40; girl, Pa e.
10; girl, Geary, $40; second girl, $50; gri, Eddy
Twentieth St, 500; II Swedish l3 German, IL
Danish girls; II girls, SIS; 80 young girls, g.
SiO aud $l2 per month. MARTIN IL Co, 749
Market st.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-09
WAS 1T A MAN
That Went Under n Tow of Empties
Wednesday Night?

That Went Under Tow of Empties
Wednesday Night?
In all probability an unknown man
lost his life Wednesday night by being
caught in skiff in front Of large
fleet OF empty coal boats passing up
the Ohio The identity of the man
supposed to have been drowned is a
my stery and as it was dark when the
accident occurred no description of
him is obtainable.
About $3.50 o'clock the ferry boat was
making trip across the river when
Capt. John Ryder noticed a skiff di-
rectly in the path Of the towboat
James Moran, which was coming up
the Ohio with feet of bout % emp.
ties. When just opposite the point on
the Marietta side of the Muskingum
the skiff struck the first row of boats
near the center and went under. The
crew of the ferry boat heard the crash
ing of the skiff plainly, but nothing
was seen of it afterward. Capt. Ryder
and a passenger state that they OBJ
served man in the skif and noticed
him rowing away from the Ohio shore
directly in front of the oncoming tow.
He did not cry out, however, and as
there was no watchman on the head of
the fleet at the time, he Went down in
silence to his death.
Although it was dark when the
crash was heard, and anything like a
description of the man in the boat is
therefore impossible, those who wit.
messed the occurrence are positive that
the skiff contained human being and
that he was drowned. The Moran
passed on up the river, apparently un.
aware that anything had happened,
The Leader spent considerable time
ia Investigating the story Wednesday
night, but beyond the meagre fact,
here given, could get no solution tc
the mystery. If the occurrence was as
stated the unfortunate victim was
probably intoxicated and his identity
will be unknown until the body is
| found.