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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Corfu and Crete are said by recent writer to be the most beautiful of the Ionian islands. and the former has been described by Bishop Wordsworth as "a sort of geographical mosaic to which all the countries of Europe have con- tributed colors" Corfu was never con- quered by the Turks and it's inhabitants are considered to bear a strong resem- blance to the ancient Greeks. It has belonged at different times to the Romans, Venetians, NeapoHtans, French and English. In 1863, when Prince George of Denmark was chosen by the powers for king of Greece. the Corfiotes petitioned that their island might be incorporated in the kingdom of Greece and Great Britain consented.
 Cleretta Nora Avery. the eleven-year-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Tn India Kiplings stories are fairly popular in the barrack rooms, but his ballads and poems are not cared for,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Andrew Lang's hobby is fishing, but in the kindness of his heart he always throws back whatever he catches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Sir Arthur Sullivan has composed a new Victorian ballet, for which he Is to receive s1o00O. His "Mikado" is soon to be produced for the first time in French.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

And all this in Texas: The Texas Senate has concurred with the House an the passage of a bill making the fine for carrying concealed weapons from $25 to $20o.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Citizens of Milwaukee have subscrib- ed S20,000 for soldiers monument to be erected in that city, and to raise the remaining s10,OOO needed to pay for it a novel expedient has been resorted to- It is nothing less than the collection and sale to the highest bidder of an au- tograph album containing the names of every living American prominent in literature, art, science, the professions. commerce and politics. Sheets of spe- cially made and water-marhed paper have been prepared, and the sending of them to all parts of the country has al- ready begun. The plan, 1t is expected, will yield the desired result
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

The Swedish Tourists club of Stock. holm has issued a. beautifully illustrat- ed pamphlet, in English, descriptive of Stockholm and it's suburbs. The cap- 1tal of Sweden is one of the most inter- esting cities in Europe, being especially noted for it's hospitality to visitors, and this little work will be found useful by Americans who contemplate visiting the city during the coming summer on account of the Scandinavian-Rus Exposition which is to be held in it, and the occurrence of the twenty fifth an- niversary of King Oscars reign.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

The socialists of Leek, Staffordshire, England, have purchased an old Quak- CT meeting house and turned 1t into a labor church. The edifice is two cen turies old, and stands in well-turfed inclosure, surrounded by tall old trees, where open air meetings will be held in summer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

DEIIvEREp DY CARRIERS IN THE CrTY. l6 CENTS A WEEK, bnCENTs A MONTH, 8 FOR SIX MONTHS. S6 A YEAR. HE SAME TERMS sYMAIL.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

March walked in in wintry style.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Up-to-Date.-NIr. Beechwood-"Yo Young Point Breeze has wheels in his head" '" MT. Homewood-"They are of the '97 model, too" "-Pittsburg Chronicle Tele- orauh
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

thus far defeated all attempts to bring to vote an assignment bill with a provision abolishing preferred creditors. Although majority of the members favor the bill, there is not the constitu- tional majority necessary to its pass age A similar bill has been rejected by the Oklahoma Legislature.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

The New York Evening Post well re- marks: "The inaugural address which MT. Mckinley will deliver next Thurs day can be discounted in advance. Un- less it differs from. all foregoing ad- dresses of the kind, it will be intensely patriotic in tone; it will doubtless de- clare for national good faith and 8 secure and stable currency: it will breathe spirit of peace at home and abroad; 1t will very likely foreshadow a policy of increased taxation in order to increase revenue''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

THECARRINGToN PUBLISHING co.
 OFFICE 400 STATE STREET.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

In Europe the growth of wheat ceases with an imaginary line connecting h. verness, Scotland, latitude 5S degrees; Drontheim, Norway latitude GA de- grees, and St. Petersburg, Russia, 1ati- tude 60 degrees 15 minutes. Oats reach a slightly higher latitude. Barley and rye ascend to latitude 70 degrees but require favorable aspect and season to produce a crop.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Museum Whats the matter with the blind checker player? He's been losing games all day" Man ager-"He hasn't been just right for a month. Pm afraid his eyesight is fail- ing him "-Detroit News,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-02

Did you read my article in this mornings paper?" "Yes. my boy; I read it through twice." That's & great compliment" q read it twice to try to understand what is was about" New York Tribune.
The times., 1897-05-16

OF the Columbia Fire Company, will visit
Annapolis, Nd, tomorrow. The Colunbias
are considering an Invitation to participate
IN the Maryland firemen's S celebration next
month.
Messrs- O'Neal & Lunt today sold for the
German building Association, No ), house
and lot on Duke street, between Alfred and
Columbus, to William F. Douglas. for $500.
Before a bid was made Mr. F E. Andersen
made public statement that the property
advertised belonged to Eveline English. OF
baltimore, and that her right OF title would
be protected in court Mr. Albert Stuart,
for the building association, stated that the
purchaser would receive valid title
Mount Vernon Council, No. 1 Daughters
OF America, was visited last night by
delegations from American Flag Council,
Martina cambridge Council, Mizpah Coan-
eli, Colder Rod Council, and Victory Coupr
Gil, all of Washington.
The times., 1897-05-16
Planked shad at Marshall Hall.

You can live without love; what is passion
but pining;
But where = the man who can live without
dining2
And the man who has never enjoyed the
never-to-be-forgottenl luxury OF a planked
shad dinner at Marshall Hall can hardly be
said TO have lived at all
Today when the stately Manchester
swings out from her dock into the broad
Potomac she will carry happy plankcd
shad loving crowd Of mortals who live in
anticipation of tie glorious fish feast be-
fore them.
Schroeder's excellent band and orch astra
will play both on the boat and at the
grounds during the day and evening
Just at this season the lovely lawns ct
Marshall Hall are looking their greenest in
their perfect verdure. Visitors are charmed
with the beauty or the river ride. the
scenery at the hall, and the univeral
courtesy OF tie attendants and manage
ment.
The times., 1897-05-16
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
Samuel Essmy Accused by His Little
Stepdaughter.

Stepdaughter.
Samuel Esmy, living at No. 476 Penn
sylvania avenue, was arrested at 2:3O
this morning, charged with criminally as
saulting his nine-year-old stepdaughter,
Pearl Nicholson.
The child made full confession Of her
stepfather's conduct to the officer and two
ladies living in the same house, and added
that Essmy threatened to kill her if she
admitted the deed. The child's mother
denies the assault, but admits that little
Pearl is ill.
Essmy was formerly compositor in the
Government Printing office. but for some
time past has been out of employment, and
his wife has been out at work and left the
girl alone In the house with her stepfather.
1t is alleged that the assaults have oo-
Cured several times during the past few
days
The child is said to be In q serious con-
dition. Essmy was locked up in No. g
station by Policeman Gordon.
The times., 1897-05-16

YOUNG MEN suffering from che
vices and errors of youth, and troubled
with Nervous Debility, Loss OF Memory,
Bashfuiness, Confusion OF Ideas, Headache,
Dizziness, Paipitation OF the Heart, Weak
Back, Dark Circles A round the Eyes, Pim-
pies on the Face, Loss OF Sleep, Tired
Feeling in the Morning, Evil ForebodIngs.
Dull, Stupid, Aversion TO Society, No A m
bition, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Dreams
aud Night Losses, Deposits In the Urine,
Frequent Urination, sometimes accompanied
with slight burning, Kidney Troubles, or
any disease OF the Genito- Urinary Organs,
can here find an honest, safe and speedy
cure.
vARICoCELE CURED AT ONCE with
out operation. Have you the seeds Of
any past disease lurking In the system,
IMPOTENCY, or Loss of Sexual Power
and do you contemplate MARRIAGE? Do
you feel safe in taking this step? You
can't afford to take any risk. Like father:
ike son; We have a neyer-failfng remedy
that VIII purify the Blood and positively
bring back Lost Power Our honest
opinion always given.
CURES GUARANTEED
In All Cases UEderta ken.
The times., 1897-05-16
Red Men to Receive.

Idaho Tribe, No 10, Improved Order
OF Red Men, viii give ~.ublic reception
TO Hon Robert I. Daniel, Great Ineohonee
of the United States, on Tuesday, at
p III, at Northeast Temple corner Twelfth
and streets northeast Several promi-
nent members of the order from other
reservations will be present, and it is
the wish Of the Great Incohonee to meet
every Red Man in the city on that even
iup
The times., 1897-05-16

This generous and honest system
of treatment has met with the
hearty approval of all. Let no one
afflicted with ANY DISEASE OF u
special nature fail to call at once.
No such frank and honest offer has
The times., 1897-05-16
An Explanation.

To the Editor OF The Times:
i desire to state that the publication in
last evenings Times in whichit was stated
that am a Catholic is erroneous, as am
not of that faith, and also do not con-
dnct a tailoring establishment, but am in
the employ OF firm OF prominent taiIors
in this city FRANK J. BALL
The times., 1897-05-16

We are specialists in our line
only, and do not profess to cure
everything. but do positively cure
all private diseases OF both sex, or
MONEY REFUNDED.
The times., 1897-05-16
H0sIIuT|Es RENEWED
Electric hight Companies at War
Over Park Contracts.
PRESIDENT THOMAS PROTESTS

Contract Awarded to the Potomac
Company, the Highest Bidder, to
Supply Lights in City Parks Rival
Company Threatens an Injunction
Against the Secretary of War.
The times., 1897-05-16

AT nine o'clock a. TN. the doors
are open. Walk In. All are
welcome. Advice and examination
free! There is no obligation to
spend a cent. Neither are you
frightened nor caJoled into buying
medicine-Our honest opinion costs
you nothing.
The times., 1897-05-16
Wise and Able.

It is a wise child that keeps it's face
straight while watching its father trying
to learn TO ride bicycle. Sketch
The times., 1897-05-16
BURIAL NOTICE.

WILLIS-The remains OF Rev EDWARD
WILLIS pastor OF the Liberty Baptist
Church, which have been lying in yauls
since A prii 4, will be taken Iberefronl and
buried IN Harmony Cemetery, Monday, May
Il, at O'Clock p m All are Invited
Also, the baptIZing or the Liberty Zap
tist Church VIII take place Sunday, May
10, from the bathing beach, by Rev George
W. Harris, at O'Clock a. m IL
The times., 1897-05-16
SIP ECIAL NOTICES.

OWING Co rain the excursion to River
View, under the auspices OF the Kisnet
Council, No. 1856, Royal Arcanum, has
been postponed until I'D of May An
tickets issued for the 18th Will be good
on May %. f. r. WHITMAN, Chairman.
The times., 1897-05-16

Syrnpathizing With the Whale.
Hewitt How did you feel W hen you were
seasick?
Jewett-As IL the whale knew his busl-
ness when he sct rid OF Jonah.--Truth
The times., 1897-05-16

All diseases of special nature
of either sex are treated for one
dollar per visit UNTIL. CURED.
The times., 1897-05-16
$5 a Month
-----
To Be Cured
of Any Disease.
The Great Offer of
DR.. Walker
J4li Penn0 Are Adj. Wiaard's Hots,
Nervous Debility,
organic Weakness, Failing Energy
Lack of Memory. Physical Ee ay,


Lack of Memory. Physical Ee ay.
rising from Indscretion, Excess, or In
M Muui eence, producing some OF the following
citects; 9. nervousness, Debility, Dimness OF
Sisnt, Self Distrust, Defective Memory,
iinpies on the Face, Aversion to Society,
LOSS OF Ambition, Lack of Confidence.
1uiooihiness, Despcqdency, Barrenness, I'm
1iIness 20 Marry, Melancholy, Dyspepsia,
d.osG Manhood, p Painsinthe Ia OK, yaricoceie,
&C, treated with Success, Safely, Private
iy, and Permanently
Blood and Skin Diseases.
All forms, affecting Body Nose, Throat,
Skll, and Bones, Blotches, Eruptions, Acne,
I1czeina, Old Sores, Ulcers. p ainful Sw eIlings,
lloh Whatever cause, treated by meal MS OF
saIe, time-tried remedies
Kidney and Urinary Complaints,
Painful, Difficult, Too Frequent, Milky,
OF Bloody Urine positively cured.
Dr. walker is in attendance PER.
SONALLY and eau he consulted
FREE.
Daily office hours, 10 to 8; Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday. and Saturday, Liil
Q D. m., Sundays, 10 TO II.
CONSULTATION N FREE.
The times., 1897-05-16
DIED..

WAGNER-On Sunday, May 9, 1897,
at O'Clock D. m, CHRISTIAN, eIdess
son or the late Christian and Emma Wagner
aged eighteen years
Funeral from the residence Of his uncle,
Mr. George w. Thomas, No. 1907 Seventh
street northwest, on Monday May IT. at
clock p- m Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend Inter-
ment at Prospect Hill Cemetery
The times., 1897-05-16
ONE DOLLAR

Per visit is our only charge. all
MEDICINES AND SERVICES In
cluded.
The times., 1897-05-16
Blood ana Skin Diseases,

CONSULTATION N FREE.
The times., 1897-05-16

35. for SOC. Balbriggan Underwear
oOc. for 75c. Negligee Shirts.
soc. for Best Jean Drawers
81 60 for Pure Wool Sl.50 Sweaters.
leo for Genuine Imported bike" Hose
II 1-2c. for / SC. Sunmer-weight Sox
&c. for l5c. Silk Garters.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
WRECKS ON THE B. & o.
Two Bad Accidents Delay Traffic several
Hours.

Two Bad Accidents Delay Traffic several
Hours.
The b. I& o. and B. &, O. S. w. suf-
fered from freight wrecks Sunday
night and Monday morning.
The first one occurred at Tunnelton,
east of Grafton, about seven o'clock
Sunday night in which an engine and
ten cars were derailed and entirely de-
molished.
On the b. & o. S. w. freight wreck
occurred near Moonville, west of Ath
ems, between and A o'clock Monday
morning in which two cars were de-
rallied and demolished. A wrecking
train was sent over to the scene from
Chillicothe to clear up the wreck which
took several hours owing to the loca-
tion of the disaster: No one was hurt
in either wreck so far as could be
learned.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
TUESDAY. SAN. az, 1897
"SHORE ACRES"

James A. Herne's Beautiful MeIodrama at
the Auditorium Monday Evening.
Despite the extreme cold weather of
Monday evening the crowd which gath
cred at the Auditorium that evening
TO witness that beautiful play "Shore
Acres" was the largest we have yet
seen at such an attraction. Every seat
was taken and many persons were
standing.
And the play justified the patronage.
A beautiful melo-drama presented by
large company of talented artists,
called forth the repeated applause of
the delighted audience. The play was
an exceptionally fine one in every
respect. being clean and interesting
throughout and devoid of specialties.
With many of those who were pres
ent, we wish we could witness such Il
beautiful and interesting play oftener
than we do.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

There will be an interesting meet
ing Of the Eastern Star this evening,
at which all members are requested to
be present
Born, Saturday evening, Jan. 23d,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cham berlain, n
daughter.
MIR. S. b. Kirby is in Pittsburg on
business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Doan left Mon
day afternoon on n visit to friends and
relatives at Lower Salem.
The T. & o. c. T.. brought in spe-
cial train Monday evening with party
desiring to see Shore Acres" and ran
a return train at midnight.
Mrs. Henry Posey, Third street, is
confined to her room with u severe
cold, being threatened with lung fever.
"A son was born Sunday at noon,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker, Sixth
street
Mrs David Ross, of Parkersburg
is visiting friends in this city.
Mrs L. II. McKibben. formerly o.
this city, is seriously i'll at her home a
Sistersville.
Mrs. Thomas Eckle berry, Secont
street, is i'll of pneumonia.
Mr. Barbour, of Cincinnati, is visit
ing Mrs. Rolston, Fourth street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
Looking for IL Mardercr.

The Hungarian, who was struck on
the head during fight at the Akron
Flats in Byesville few weeks ago,
died Wednesday and was buried the
next day at 10 o'clock. The man who
struck him was in Pleasant City, Sat
urday, and the officers of Byesyille
went to that place in search of him
but failed to arrest him and he is still
at large 1t is said that it is law
among Hungarians to kill all murderers
on sight and if this fellow should re-
turn to ByesYille, he will be dealt with
accordingly. But he knows the rule of
his people and is probably far away by
this time
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Dow Welch and Miss Estella Newell,
both of Little Hooking.
The Russian Royal Troth.

Russians are fond of relating the fol-
lowing anecdote about the czar when
his majesty proposed to his future wife,
When the young czarowitz popped the
question he said: "The emperor, my
father, has commanded me to make you
the offer of my hand and heart" To
which Princess Alix of Hesse respond
ed: "And my grandmother, Queen Vic
toria, has commanded me to accept the
offer OF your hand; your heart l will
take myself" And thus the royal troth
was Dlighted.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
ALMOST DROWNED.

A Young Man Has II Narrow Escape at
Little MusI<ingum.
Monday morning Mr.. Julius Cane, u
well known young man of Sand Hill,
attempted to cross the ice on Little
Muskingum noar the Standards pump
station in that field lie broke
through and but for the timely assist
ance of Pumper Joe. Tefft would prob
ably have drowned.
condition and carried to the pump
house, where he was revived by prompt
measures and will probably be none
the worse for his icy bath
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
HUNTING TIE BALLOT.


In no field of literature have the
forgcr and the manipulation worked
with greater yigor and success, says
the Atlantic Monthly. From Percy's
day to our own it has been thought
an innocent device to publish a bit of
ones own vCrsifying, now and then, as
an "old ballad" or an ancient song
Often, too, late stall copy of Il ballad,
getting into oral circulation, has been
innoccntly furnished to collectors as
traditional matter. Mere learning Will
not guide an editor through these per-
plcNities. What is needed is, in adj
dition, a complete understanding OF
the popular" genius, sympathetic
recognition of the traits that charac-
tcriHc oral literature wherever and in
whatever degree they exist. This fac
ultY, which even the folk has not re-
tanned, and which collectors living in
ballad-singing and tale-telling times
have often failed to acquire, was vouch-
safcd by nature herself to the late Prof.
Child. In reality kind of instinct, it
had been so cultivated by long and
LOVING study of the traditional litcra-
turc of all nations that it had become
wonderfully swift in its operations AMI
almost infallible. No forged or re-
touched piece could deceive him for a
moment; he detected the slightest jar
in the genuine ballad tone. lie speaks
in one place of certain writer's "who
would have been all the better historf-
ans for little reading of romances."
Tie was himself the better interpreter
of the poetry of art for this keen SYM
pathy with the poetry of nature.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26

T, w, Harvey, f. w, Minshall, and
L. Frank Gates, all of Marietta, were
in the city today en- route to Penns-
boro to go over large block of leases
owned by Mr.. Harvey on which loca'
tions for a number of wells will be
made, Parkersburg Journal
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
ARousehold Neoessitv.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most
wonderful medical discovery of the
age, pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, act gently and positively on kid
neys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure head
ache, fever, habitual constipation and
biliousness. Please buy and try box
of c. c. c. to-day; 10, 25, 60 cents. Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all drug
gists.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
IN THE OIL FIELDS.
Two Nice Bcrea Wells mt Sharpsburg-A
Good Producer at Cats Creek.
OIL MARK EFT.

Wells No. 1 and of the Federal Val
ley Oil Co., at Sharpsburg, are in at II
depth of 1860 feet Berea grit, and are
paying producers, No. l is pumping
about barrels per day and No. is es-
timated to be good for about 25 barrels.
The wells are located on the Clifford
farm, about four miles from the devel-
opment at Joy.
Biszantz & Buckley's Cooper No. 5
in the Turkey Hen field makes good
showing.
Well Fo. . of Geddes e Co. on the
Haga farm in the Cats Creek develop
ment, was to have been drilled in Mon
day, but is shut down on account of a
leck of water
On the Reed farm in the Cats Creek
field the well of Longiellow, DON
nelly and others is in and reported a
nice producer 1t is said it will start
at about 25 barrels.
On the Widow Rubralle farm Long
fellow Bros. II Co should have their
No. in today.
TN. Barusdall will reach the Berea
sand in his well on the Hammett farm
at Eureka today.
Longfellow Bros. IL Ranger will be-
gin spudding today on their Ne. > on
Haga at Cats Creek.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke
Your Life Away.

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using easi-
ly and forever, be made well, strong,
magnetic, full of new life and vigor
take No-To-Bac, the wonder-worier
that makes weak men strong. Many
gain ten pounds in ten days Over 4OO,-
900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your
own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free
New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
Hoping for the Rcst.

She-You know, dear, we won't get
any of fathers money while he lives.
He-I know, but he's going to reside
with us and you're going to do the cook
ing. Let's hope for the best,-Cleve-
land World
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
Tied IN.

All the boats on the river have been
compelled to tie up on account of the
ice. The keystone State is at Pitts
burg and the Hudson and Virginia
somewhere below this city.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

Erred Bodemar Loses an Eye at the Boiler
Works Plant.
While chiseling piece of steel at the
boiler works Monday, Mr.. Fred Bode-
mar, who lives on the West Side, was
struck in the left eye by flying piece
of the metal. The silver cut through
the pupil and the sight will be de-
stroyed. The wonnd was sickening
one and was dressed by DIR. Gallagher
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26

EG7FOR SALE,-2j Lots on Emerson Heights
subdivision and six acres adjoining Corp. line
at low prices and easy terms.
20 Residence properties in the city for sale
on easy terms
Farm in Decatur township for sale or eX-
change. Farm in Wood Co., w. Va, for sale
or exchange
Two new houses on West Side on easy terms.
can and see us II wanting to purchase pro
perty. Oil leases for sale.
WARD & STONE,
225 Second Street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-01-26
Important Meeting.

All members of Buell. Post are re-
quested to meet at the Post room with
the Relief Corps, at : o'clock p. M,
this Tuesday evening, January 10Th.
Business of Importance.