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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02
SPEND MONEY At HOME.


II you want to see your town
prosper and grow stop sending
money away for that which can be
purchased at home. Pstrcnize
very home industry possible.
Whatever canbe made at home or
phatevsr is offered for sale at home
shpnld be purchased by our own
people, provided that there is no
VERY great difference in the quality
~ n'the price between the goods
QfEersd at home and in other mar
keis. Make it rule never to buy
anything outside Of yorr own town.
People VINO live here. and make
sheir money here should spend it
With our merchants and storekeep-
ers, never it comes 20 home
rnanufa Ad articles Of any de-.
scriptioz Preference should al
waysI&e hi in favor of home,
even are a little higher than
those Elsewhere. Remember
r bent away is a dollar
Numerical current at
merchant end manu-
mechanic and printer
FoFsi2 will aid and patron
.sa 40, bit J ~ cannot expect those
IA s15u buy from - q distance to ever
assist yon oil Bur town.
Keep all e money possible at
home. The express, the railroads
and mails br hg. goods here daily to
| persons whd are wholly dependent
upon The people OF the community
Ior i living They would never ex-
| pat \ cent from those whom they
buyh from st a distance to succor
theln (the purchaser) were they iu
distress, but they would think j,
livery Strange and hard hearted il
/ II home business men refused aid in
Zine OF trouble.
There are families that boast oi
ordering their goods from Atlanta
oause they can, perhaps, save a
lollar on every $25 worth OF goods
purchased. That S25 here at home
might assist in paying some poor
clerk who has q large family, the
members Of which may be connect.
ed with tho same church and be-
nevolent societies and apparently
anxious to aid in all worthy Of re-
lief, yet. they unthoughtedly send
their names away to strangers, from
whom nothing can ever be expect
ed, but the goods purchased. Stick
to home and as it prospers 80 will
you prosper.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

There is always a sufhciency Of
money in the country for the man
who has a surplus Of something that
everybody wants TO buy, but the
fellow who has nothing to sell gen.
orally finGs the currencJ somewhat
contracted.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

Rev. J. f. Bright, colored, bap>
tlsed III persons in fifteen minutes,
last Sunday in Petit's creek, in
Barlow county, says the Carters-
vile News. That is rapid work.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

r. J. Powell, of Douglas county,
was killed by train last Monday.
He was nearly deaf and didn't hear
the approaching train. He leaves a
wife and six children.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

WAIVER NoTEs.-Ironclad, in book Of
100 for Scots; ia book of so for 25cts. All
so Book of 100 Receipts good quality Of
paper for 25cts at Marietta JOURNAL Of,
fee.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

Have you ever thought of the
TACT that multitudes of men missed
opportunities, but there are few
who have not had them? The wise
man grasps them as they pass; the
fool cries after them when they are
gone. There is an old proverb that
says: Fortune may knock once
at every gate, but frequently it is
not to enter, but only to inquire
who lives next door,"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

The insurreckion in wheat sur.
passed the yldndyke gold craze.
Now, if the sub RSiption price to
cur paper would HssSin proportion
tothe advance in wheat, we might
get to''eat afew more biscuit.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

HIS. Perry, the murderer of
Lanier, in DeKalb county, mus:
die on Friday the 9th. The Gov
ernor refuses to interfere.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

A good enough definition OF a
gentleman is one that respects the
rights Of others. and defends his
own.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

Tie late Henry Grady had the
utmost contempt for croakers.
Grady used to say that the frog, the
greatest fool on earth, was also the
biggest fool on earth--that he would
SIT on the side of a pond croaking
until a rain came up and then Jump
into the water to keep from getting
wet.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
noanuy EaIharuc. cure constipation forever.
loc, 25c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02
$1OO Reward.

Having heard three occasions that parties
got broken and back duplicate paid,
that we did not have duplicate but agreed par
have it at first cost that when said in u duplicate
the story again. that the original piece cut glass the
duplicate only cost from so to 80
This story with variations being circulated iure trade
There is not grain truth in the matter and bcaou from
male who will produce the party who said With evil
ward Now wan: the parties have ben ag these
ports either establish the facts You have
been 50 ndustousy circulating We have been here and
sold goods Marietta all the
representation We have always told that they bought
any thing here that did folly bring back
and would oheerfuly make satisfactory Not only would
deem favor to have let know where any
b ught of US is not entirely satisfactory.
j. FL BATE &c COMPANY
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

knrns for Georgia show
1867, 1858 for this year,
l896.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-02

JEWELLERS AND OPTICIANS.
The herald., 1897-01-03
TRACK LAID ANNUALLY FOR TIE.
WEARS

For ten years the railway builder has
Travelled steadily descending road of
activity. from $1,000 down to 1900 miles,
and at last he may feel sure that the bot
tom has been reached. The bottom will
not drop out. There is room and there
will be need for great increase of rail-
way lines-by whatsoever motors they
may be operated-and with the return
of normal financial conditions, which
cannot now long be delayed. the annual
record of construction will begin TO
show an upward tendency
The construction work Of last year was
well distributed over the country,
thirty-eight of the forty-rine states and
territories having a share, although i'll
some states it was excessively small.
unlucky Kansas. for instance, showed
only fraction over a mile, this being the
entire length in that state of a rOa 4
Wh1ch was anxious to get out of Kansas
into the more hospitable Indian Ter
ritory. The largest mileage was laid
in Callfornia-1S6 miles on eight lines
followed by Louisiana with 154 miles on
five lines, Michigan with 146 miles on
eleven lines, Georgia ninety-seven miles
on fourteen lines, Pennsylvania ninety
miles on fifteen lines, Florida seventy
nine miles on seven lines, and so down.
In eleven states and territories no
track was laid. these beng:
New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Rhode Island, Connecticut, Nebraska,
South Dakota, Wyoming, Arizona, Ida :
no, New Mexico.
The great area of the south continues
to receive the benefit of larger mileage
of new roads than any other section,
about $50 miles having been added in
eleven of the states commonly called
southern. The central northern states.
however. obtained an addition of nearly
400 miles to their already great mileage.
and the southwestern and Pacific coast
country Jared as we'll as the history of
railway investments there would seem
to warrant just at present.
The railway mileage of the United
States is now little more than 1872, 800
miles.-Railway Age.
MY prices for Xallnaner hent nlI tho ni.u
The herald., 1897-01-03
sSa$SSssSsSSssSssSSsssS@ss
: :RA|LWAY CONSTRUCTION IN 1896 ;


Eighteen hundred and ninety-six has
been year of disappointed expectations,
ard new railway enterprises were among
the chief sufferers by the continuance
of the financial depression. In several
cases work in progress was stopped by
failure to obtain the funds which had
been provided, and the completion o.
the unfinished lines will probably stand
to the credit of the coming year The
number, location and extent of the lines
upon which track was actually laid dur
ing 1896 are summarized in the following
table, from the records of the Railway
Age:
The herald., 1897-01-03

mileage OF new track laid in 1896 Is al
most precisely the same as that in 1895,
which our corrected returns showed to
be 1913 miles. 1t is possible that few
miles may be added to the record of the
past year. although our figures are based
on statements by mail and wire direct
from the chief engineers, and include,
in cases where work was in progress,
the mileage officially certified as eX
pected to be added in the last few days
Of the year. 1t should be remembered
that our figures show only main line
track laid, and make no account of the
work of grading and bridge building
for the very considerable mileage which
did not reach the tracklaying stage.
How the new mileage of 1896 compares
with that of the previous years of the
decade may be seen by the following
figures from our records:
TRACK LAID ANNUALLY FOR TEN
The herald., 1897-01-03
From another recently cured pa

From another recently cured pa
tient:
December 30. 1896.
DIR. W. Harrison Ballard-Dear Sir:
l cheerfully give my testimony in favor
of your treatment for diseases of the
lungs. was suffering with consumption
and was In very bad condition, having
cough with a great deal of expectora-
ton and night sweats, and was reduced
In weight and strength so that | was
unable to do anything. | consulted four
other physicians but got no relief, and
finally went to you and took your treat
ment, which benefited me Immediately.
and continues to do so all the time While
taking it, until now l seem to be per-
fectly cured, having no cough, no ex-
pectoration, no night sweats. no fever;
have gained in weight and strength and
am able to attend to my daily duties,
feeling perfectly well and enjoying per-
feet health. l am confident that your
treatment has cured me, and ] recon-
mend it as a perfect cure for consump-
ton. Respectfully yours.
MRS. LEAH JOHNSON
Address, 324 South Broadway, Los An
geles.
The herald., 1897-01-03
From patient given up by twelve diff
ferent phySicianS:

From patient given up by twelve diff
ferent physicians:
December 30, 1896.
Dr. w. Harrison Ballard-Dear Sir:
There is no room for any doubt as to
the success of your treatment for tu-
berculosis, unless it be In the minds OF
rival physicians, whose patients you
have cured after they have been given
up 10 die. 1t is easy to judge of a tree
by its fruits, and of a physician and his
treatment by his cures. ] know that you
have saved my life, after having been
examined and treated by twelve emf
nent physicians, all of whom pro-
nounced my case consumption, and said
that there was no cure for me, and that
l must die. I had become finally dis
couraged and gave up, was SO weak I
could no longer keep about my work
and support myself and family, and was
ha.rr assed with am incessant cough, and
eXpectorated quantities of vile smelling
matter. so that my friends could hardly
stay in the room with me. | began TAX
ing your treatment three months ago
at the request of friends, and have i'm
proved to such an extent that l now am
able to work hard every day without
exhaustion, and nearly all the distress
ing symptonms have disappeared.
cannot say too much I'M favor of your
treatment, which has brought me out
of the grave almost and given me new
lease of life. Though not yet COM
pletely cured and though still taking
the treatment, 1 am confident that my
complete cure is but a question of very
short time, and ] consider your treat
ment the most remarkable and positive
cure for consumption of any with which
1 am acquainted. Respectfully yours,
MRS. M. E. JONES.
Address, 126-A North Hill street, Los
Angeles.
A few further references are given
below, to any of whom letters of in
quiry concerning the treatment or con-
cerniEg DR.. Billiards. skill and expe-
rience in the use of the remedy may be
sent:
w. p. Cary, Toluca, Cal, or 127 Bun
ker Hill avenue, Los Angeles
Mrs. A. e. Torrey, 1882 Forester ave-
nue., Los Angeles.
A. Mckeigan, No. 1910 Bridge street,
Los Angeles.
Mrs. d. X. Shrode Ell Monte, Cal
Mrs. Eva Bensley, Lamanda Park,
Cal
J. Enwright, Pasadena, Cal.
Norman Mortimer, No. 1856 Belmont
avenue, Los Angeles.
Irving Gourley, Carlton Hotel, Pasa-
dena, Cal.
DR.. w. H. Weaver, Consumption Spe
cialist. 1926 State street, Chicago. Ill.
DR.. j. r. White, Consumption Special
list Colorado Springs, Colo
Dr. 9. c. Sherman, County Coroner.
Riverside, Cal.
DR.. A. NJ Tuttle, City Health officer.
Arizona territory.
The herald., 1897-01-03
From a yourg lady whose statements
can be easily verified:


December 30 1896
DIR. w Harrison Ballard-Dear Sir:
] take the pleasure to write you and to
thank you tor what YOU have done for
me by your treatment for tuberculosis.
l was afflicted with tuberculosis of the
lungs and of the glands of the neck,
and went to some of the most prominent
physicians of Los Angeles, and tried
everything possible to reduce the swol-
len glands. including electricity and eve
rytking suggested by the different phy-
scians ! got no better and the trouble
in my lungs increased. I was sent to
the mountains to try change of climate,
all to no purpose. The cough and expec-
toration increased and were severe, and
all the treatment by other physicians
did no good. Fortunately learned of
your treatment and decided to try 1t,
with most happy results, for now con-
slider myself absolutely cured of tuber-
culosis The symptoms, including the
swelling Of the glands, have entirely
The herald., 1897-01-03

disappeared. and I am perfectly well
have gained In weight and feel as well
as ever In my life. For this happy result
l am sincerely thankful to you and to
your treatment, and l heartily indorse
it and recommend it to all sufferers
from tuberculosis. Yours truly.
MISS A. SPRY.
Address, No. 1914 Orange street, Los
Angeles.
The herald., 1897-01-03

III 90 SNdleS anu itfr4-
tories ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l6" so. 80
SUMMARY BY TERRITORIAL GROUPS
No No
Groups. States. Lines. Miles
New Observation-Disclosures, YER
Middle AtlanticNew York,
New jersey Pennsyl-
MIA. Delaware. Maryland. &c 1863 %
Central Northern-Ohio
Michigan, Indiana, Illi-
nois, Wisconsin ........,... 80 3..i 60
South Atlantic-Virgina.
West Virginia. North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia. Florida. .,.........6 6 SO 255 20
Gulf and Mississippi. yal-
ley--Kontucky. Tennessee
Alabama, Misiisaipp
Louisiana ...-...,........... . 20 2el 60
Southwestern Missouri
Arkansas. Texas Kan
sas. Colorado. Indian Ter
ritory. Oklahoma. ........7 q PSI. so
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Min
nesota, North Dakota,
Montana ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. III. 96
Paci1c-California, Ore
gon, Washington. Utah.. 16 25i.s.
Totals ..........-.........,..3S 1853 1902 80
It Is a curious coincidence that the
The herald., 1897-01-03

My prices for wallpaper beat all the city.
A. A. Eckstrom. 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-01-03

From young lady now returned to
her home in Iowa.
September 2S, 1896.
DR.. w III. Baliard--Dear Sir:-HavinE
received such great benefit from your
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14
COMMUNICATED,

Kindly grant me enough space to tell
MY generous friend IS" and patriot
critic Mechanic" that I've got enough.
The postponemeut of their Mt. Vernon
programme so pleases me that I have
10 more criticisms whatever. l salute
the Juniors" and to the Daughters"
dotf my hat, and if they want me I'll go
along with them. The American flag
is generally displayed at the tomb GA
national holidays and the coming Twen-
ty-secoud will hardly be an exception,
get from that the local organizations
can take two, the more the merrier
Now up with the flag again, "Mechan
ic,' up with it union up and over US
one and all. Let's lay aside bitterness
from among us; let's have peace. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Inc City Council meets tonight.
a bu 'incss meeting of the Alexandria Cyc,e
Cub vi. be held tonight
To-day is the 9sth anniversary of the
death Of George Washington.
Ries for repainting the Columbia engine
ho1se will 90 opened tomorrow afternoon at
4 O'Clock by the committee on public prop.
erty.
The Belt street car line in Washington is
to be d, by order of the cours, to pay its
debts. Judge Cox rendered his decision yes.
to-day that effect.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Frerch have con.
tracicd with Mr.. James A. Stoutenburph.
bulllcr. 'or the cree ion of handsome dwell
ing on Washington and Wolfe streets.
q n began fal ing at an early hour this
morning and continued throughout most of
the day But few persons were on the
streets, aud, for the time of year, the city was
unusually quiet.
a horse and cart being used on the iu-
provements at the Alexandria Fertilizer
Works tumblcd into ditch there this morn.
ing, and some time and much trouble was Ie.
CURED in getting the team out,
1t is not likely that any action will be tax.
en- by tho District of Columbia Com missioners
relative to the proposed bill for the widening
OF the Aqueduct bridge, unless the matter
should be referred to them by Congress.
The main shaft in the machine shops at
the Southern Railway depot was twisted this
morning, which necessitated tho suspension
of work at those shops. Repairs will be
made by tomorrow, when work will be 70.
sumed.
Gilmore & Boshell's Comedy Company,
which began weeks engagement at the
Opera House in this city last night, will not
fulfill the contract, the engagement having
been cancelled at the request of the manager
Of Tho Opera House.
A called meeting of the vestry of Christ
Church was held yesterday evening to con.
slider ali application fo' the purchase of the
old organ which has been occupying place
in the lecture ioom of that church for some
time. A quorum was not present and no &C.
ton was taken
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14

THE JNFIRMARY--Tho Board of Lady
ing contributions to the Infrmary: Mr.
Robert Portner, S25; Mr.. J. Broders, $40
a nursery fair given by Bello Daingerfeld,
Jean Brcnt, Rebecca Uhler. Mary Glen Uh!er
and Mary Snowden, Sc; Rev. Edwin
Kinks, 1925; Mr.. Edmund Hunt, $40; MIR.
B. Wheatly, 1 barrel of flour; Mr. John Ziu-
merman, 1 load of wood; Mr.. John Hunter,
l barrel of apples; Mount Vernon Circle,
Kings Daughters, fruits and vegetables Mrs.
CLARK. barrel of apples F.; DR.. Purvis, bell
Mrs. K. U. Taylor, carpets, curtains for dining
room Messrs Miller & Co. agate teapot and
walters the young ladies Of the Presbyterian
Church, embroidered spread for chidren's
ward milk sent daily by Mrs. Minnigerode,
Mr. Charles Hoof and Mrs. Nero papers,
N S. Carin, Mrs H. Smith and friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14

Don't be persuaded into buying lini'
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no more,
and it's merits have been proven by u
test of many years. Such letters as the
following from l.. G.. Bagley, Hueneme,
CAL, are constantly being received /:
The best remedy for pain have ever
used is Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and |
say so after having used it in my fami.
ly for several years" 1t cures rheuma-
tism, lame back, sprains and swelllngs.
For sale by J. II. Janney, Druggist,
701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14
The Discovery ofthc Day.


Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, L., says: "Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best sci
Ter have" J. F. Campbell, merchant
of Stafford, Ariz, writes: "Dr. Kings
New Discovery is all that is claimed
for it; it never fails, and is sure cure
for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds.
cannot say enough for its merits DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump'
ton, Coughs and Colds is notan expert
ment. 1t has been tried for quarter
of century, and to day stands at the
head. 1t never disappoinis. Free
trial bottles at e. l.. Aliens Drug
Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14

JR. o. L. A. NJ. NOTES.-The meet
ing last night OF Belle Haven Council,
Junior Order of Mechanics, was very
interesting. A number of prominent
visiting members were present. one
candidate was duly obligated and
Initiated. The nomination of officers
took place, and the members look for
ward with pleasure to the coming cleo
ton Of officers.
The three councils of the order will
meet in Mechanics Hall, on south
Fairfax street, to night at 7:15 o'clock
ior the purpose of attending in body
The services at Grace Church, where
Rsy. Clarence e. Ball will preach a
sermon to the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14

REVIVAL SERvICEs.-Mr. Chas. n.
Crirenton, the merchant evangelist.
o5ll be in Alexandria to hold series {
rayjyal services during the holidays,
h,,nniug Thursday night. December
AN. md continuing about ten days.
,rae services will be held in Trinity NJ.
+ church. Mr.. Crittenton will al
I'VE in his private car, Good News"
ncer the southern Railway. He will live
+. his car while here as is his custom.
B-iag one CT New York's millionaire
business men, having the largest whole
sole drug store of its kind in the world,
Nh. Cntent0n is known rs one of the
njoueer workers in rescue work among
fallen women. lie is the founder and
main supporter of fifty-two Florence
lr,ttenrou Homes, named in memory
~ his little daughter, Florence, who
died when she was four years old. Mr..
C-ateaton dovotes his entire income to
tb. work. Last year he gave about
wy thousand dollars to the support
o't,i+ work. But the meetings to be
held mere will be entirely evangelis-
ne in character. AS Bible student
Mr.. Criterion is among the foremost.
His know ledge of the word and the
iacllly with which he quotes and gives
n, e-cnce To chapter aud verse are in
deed remarkable Dir. Crittenton has
recently held series of meetings in
Wilmington, Del. He expected to
-escl mere rom there in time to begin
services here on Wednesday but be
.eearaphed last night that the interest
IN ne meeting had increased so much,
tweuA NO conversations on Sunday
Night, that he would postpone meetings
10 o. opened here until Thursday.
Every one is invited to attend the
opening service on Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14

A. L. 1.-The weekly meeting and
drill Of the Alexandria Light Infantry
Was held last night at which forty mem
oers were present. The company de-
Gided to 20 to Richmond to take part
IL the Inauguration of Governor Tyler
aad the committee of arrangements was
authorized to contract with the railroad
company which would charge the low
Ell prices for transporting the men:
Iae figures given last night were S. 90
Per man for the round trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-14

BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE.-The regu.
lr weekly meeting of the Business
Mems League was held last night in
.asi7 rooms, corner of King and Wash
iagton streets. The attendance was
snail and while several subjects Of i'm
o3r.arce to tie city's interests were
discussed, no special business was
transacted. The Vice President, Mr..
Frank f Anderson, occupied the chair
IN the absence Of the President, MIR. n.
B. Harlow. The secretary, Mr.. W. F.
Came, to whom had been assigned the
dnty Of preparing map of the city and
lacis concerning the city's eligible situa-
lion and other advantages, reported
progress. The committee which had
aee appointed to investigate the re-
cent advance in railroad rates did not
submit q report. After some CONVEX
salonal debate concerning the propo'
siion to induce the government to To-
cate an armor plant in or contiguous TO
.1is city, the league adjourned.