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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
Inconsistencies of si,yerites

Senator Teller and eX-Congressman
Bland are out with statements saying
that the high price of wheat is due to
short crops abroad. After telling us for
years that in some strange way the
prices on silver and wheat were linked
together so that they could not get far
apart they now express surprise that
anybody should think that the rise of
wheat had anything to do with the sill
Yer question.
According to these eminent silver
statesmen, when the price Of wheat
goes down it is because of the "crime of
1875" but when it goes up it is be-
cause OF the law OF supply and demand.
They say truly that if the whole world
has big crops of wheat next year the
price will go down. Why, then. charge
it to silver? And why not apply the
same law of supply and demand to sill
yer to account for so phenomenallv low
price? Increased production and de-
creased demand have lowered the nrice
OF silver just as certainly as decreased
production and increased demand have
raised the price of wheat.
"hIade in England"
According to the American Wool and
Cotton Reporter there is in Rhode
Island hosiery mill whose entire out
put for the coming year a New York
Jobbing house has contracted to take
on the condition that every stocking Is
stamped with the legend; Made in
England"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
Phone 225 8


Last Monday afternoon covered
tourists wagon to which was
hitched Il sorry looking team OF bays"
was drawn up in front of Schramin's
bakery while the tourist was negotlat-
ing with the proprietor of the esta b.
liehment for about a dollars worth Of
bread. Suddenly there came whizzing
around the corner Il bicycle, upon
which dudish young chap was seat
tering broadcast handful after han, :
iul Of flyers. Both Of the sleepy nags
woke up suddenly, and began 10 snort
and prance. The tourists wife ierked
the lines and said Whoa" as if life de-
pended thereon. a little girl was
crossing the street just in front of the
team. The horses reared up and gave
4 lunge forward. Both lines in the
woman's hands snapped asunder. In
attempting to get out of the way. the
little girl fell right in the track of the
plunging team. Realizing her danger
she quickly grabbed "A flyer and nimbly
springing to her feet, waved the bit of
paper in front of the horses. Like
magic both horse stopped dead still.
their eyes protrudinG while they read
the printed words Invest in A Paper
CITY, "at the Auditorium Wednesday,
September %
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
LEGAL TENDER.
1t Is Responsible for Many Wrongs
Done in Libertv's Name.

IL Attempts 90 Make UnequaIs Equal
In Its Name Money Is DebRsed and
Private Contracts Are impaired-if
Legal Tender Laws Were Repealed
the Business world Would Use Only
the Best and Most Convenient
Money-t'ree Coinage of Two or
More Money Metals Would he snfc
without Legal Tender Ratio
Evils OF Fiat Money Presented In u
Book just Out.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
SATURDAY. SEPT. Ia. 1897
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Governor,
ASA : BUSHNELL.
For Lieutenant Governor
ASA w. JONES.
For Judge of the supreme Court.
JACOB BURkEET.
For Attorney General.
FRANK MONNErT.
For Treasurer,
SAMUEL CAMPBELL.
For School Commissioner,
L. d. BONEBRAkE u,..,.,
For Member OF Board of Public WorE5'
G. A. GODDARD.
for State Senator 9lh-l4th District
JOHN II. RILEY, of Washington
CHARLES y. CABLE, OF AthehS'
For Common Pleas Judge,
d. w. JOSE :, of GallipoIls'
For Representative,
w H. LEEt Err.
For Treasurer,
HENRY p. BODE.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
JOSEPH c. Brennan.
For Commissioner,
w. HADLEH.
For Infirmary Director,
GEORGE w. RICHARDS.
For Coroner,
DIR, o. NJ. WILLIS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
SCOTTISH REFORMATION
In Song, Speech, and Pictorial Art by Lo-
cal Talent.

cal Talent.
The "Story of the Scottish Refurma-
tion or John Knox VS.. Mary, Queen of
Scots will be told at the Auditorium,
Sept, 23 and "a, in song, speech and
pictorial art by more than 100 best To-
cal talent This interesting chapter in
the history of the world will be related
with Ii nicetv of detail and careful re-
production of costumes. Every move
ment of the story, whether expressed
in the words of the lecturer, the beau
tiful Photographic views, the music or
the allegorical or dramatic representa-
tions, enlists the closest attention and
is of most pleasing character The
lecture is a most Interesting recital of
the stirring events of the time of John
Knox and Mary Stuart.
During the recital of this passage of
history Photographic views of the alb
b.ys. castles, cities, mountains, lakes
that were the scenes of the story's ac-
ton, and photographs of historical por-
traits of the actors in it will be shown.
The matter of great interest centers
in the spectacular feature given by
local talent and illustrating the most
important events of the story. The
represe ntations will be two grand
triumphant professionals, students and
Puritans on their way to Leith to meet
the Queen, John Knox in the court OF
Mary, and Mary on her way to ex-
ecution.
The entertainment will be given
un Ter the auspices of the German St
Luke's Church, under whose auspices
Mrs. Monroe SO successfully gave the
German Reformation, more than a year
ago.
Chart for reserved seats opens at the
Book Store, Tuesday morning, |
Sept. 21st. Admission 35 and so cents. |
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
"Made I'm England"


Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most
wonderful medical discovery of the
age, pleasant and refreshing to tbe
taste, act gently and positively on kid
neys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure head
ache, fever. habitual constipation and
billiousness. Please buy and try a box
of 9. c. c. today; 10, 25, so cents. Sold
mad guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

NO. 6 WIRE.
NO ~ WIRE
Cheap Rates to Cleveland.

On Thursday Sept 23rd. the c: & M Ry. will
give another OF its popular line excursions To
Cleveland, o., at the following fares for the
round "trip: Marietta to ctone Creek inclusive,
$500; Canal Dover, 81 so. This excursion viii
be handled on regular train No. Il. leaving
Marietta at &. 30 a. IN, arriving at Cleveland
2:25 p IN. Tickets good returning until Mon
day Sept. 27th Look out for posters giving
full information,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
,Notice OF Appo,ntment.

Esta'e OF Barbara Schillsott, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Administrator with the will an.
nexed Of the Estate OF Barbara Schillsott late
of Washington County, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this lnth day OF September A d. ls9?
Sept lltl-3wks. j. Is. SLRILL -OTT
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

THE Leader halls and gives thanks
to Secretary f. p. Deming for a COM
plimentary to the Barlow Fair which
he hasso ably helped to conduct for 10,
these 2G years.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

BIG Fred Bush, he of the great heart
and the Athens Messenger was In
town Friday doing the-we had almost
said people" but we intend to say
Fair,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
IT 81 OCEx RR Excnrsion

To Columbus. On Sept 2st and 22d the It
& o Elk Il will sell tickets to Columb bus
and return for S23O good returning ept. 27th
and subject 10 an extension Of 10 days addi.
tional, account Union Veteran Legion
National Encampment.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

Half fare rates to and from all stations
every saturday duriug September. Good re-
turning until following Monday inclusive.
Half fare rates to springfield Sept l5. I6, Ii
and Is account OF Free Coinage Camp Meeting
Good returning until Sept. "a iuclusiye,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
Scale of Sizes for Electric wires.

II you would have the best results
for your electric lighting, it is recon-
mended that wires according to the
scale below be used:
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
STANDING OF rHELEAe1rE.

Just try q 10 cent box OF Cascarets,
the finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18
MExICO'S SILVER SEE-sAW.
As Silver and Real Wages Go Down
Prices and Rents Go Up.

Consul-General Donnel!y ut Nuevo
Laredo, Mexico, reports to the depart
ment of state: II have the honor 10 re-
port 4 marked rise in the price of all
commodities in Mexico as the result OF
the recent fall in the price of silver.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

we viii, consider It n great tavor n
aubscribersv Will report any fai'ure
20 get their Leader, or any careless
ness on the part of the carrier
subscrlbers will please not pay
the carriers unless the ca'rie' ,
punches his credit tag IN suoSo''o
er's presence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

This was to be expected of imported
goods, but domestic products and even
rents have risen. There have been no
corresponding advances, however, in
wages or salaries. Labor stays on its
silver basis"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

WHEN bilious or costlye, eat Cascar-
ct, candy cathartie cure guaranteed.
1Oc 25c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-18

Misses Kate aud Rose Davis have
returned from business trip to Wheel
ing, W. Va
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Visible on Every Hand.

Reviving prosperity is on every hand.
To be sure it is not coming with a rush
and in the nature of things could not be.
But there are reasons for believing that
the American people are gathering fresh
strength and that confidence SO sorely
tried of late years. The many mills and
industries of all kinds that have so severe
ly felt the shocks of incompetent tariffs
and vociferous demands for besmirching
the national honor, have taken fresh heart
since the memorable verdict of the people
of last November. There were those who
in view of the campaign talk had the idea
that after election business would boom at
once and industries that had been keeping
house with closed doors for long periods
would at once resume with full force. This
could hardly be. but within brief time
after the election was over there had
been such a noticeable revival and so
many men had found employment that
campaign pledges were fully kept in ev
cry sense of the word. Business is gath
ering strength with every passing week.
Racine Journal.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
More Work and More Wages.

The daily announcements of the re-
sumption of operations at mills and fac
tories tell the story of a steadily expand
ing volume of trade. The movement is
progressing and more workmen were en-
ployed last week and the amount paid out
in wages was larger than at any time
since the election. 1t is undeniab.e that
the situation is steadily improving and it
is satisfactory to note that the underlying
conditions which must sustain this i'm
provement give promise of continuing.
One of the main causes of the protracted
prostration we have endured has been
the low price of wheat. In no month OF
1894 did the Chicago price exceed 90
cents and during most of the year it sold
around 90 cents; in 1895 the price was a
little better and in 1896 little better still,
but nevertheless wheat has averaged fully
10 cents bussel below the average price
of the FIVE years previous to 1894. Now,
however, we seem entering upon an era
of higher grain prices.-Philadelphi In
Quirer (Rep).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
The Capital City Feel. It.

A reading Of The Stars weekly review
of the real estate situation, printed to-
day, indicates how steadily progressive
is the return of prosperity to this city.
There has been no sudden and unstable
boom" in values or in building opera
tons and hence what has been accom-
plished has been with a greater guaran-
tee of permanence. The shiftings of cap
ital have all been inspired, it would seem,
by feeling Of faith in the ultimate re-
covery of not only the city but the entire
country from the depression that has been
so marked for nearly four years. In con-
frmation Of this view of the general sit
uation it is to be noted that the CONNER
cial agencies are this week reporting bust
ness to be improving all over the country.
Washington Star Qnd).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Snles Bet er Than in 1892,

Very much more conclusive evidence of
an increased movement of merchandise
has been obtained for April by "Dun's
Review. which has secured statements
from 357 business houses representing all
narts If the country east of the Rocky
Mountains, and all lines of trade. cover
ps their sales in April, 1897. 1896 and
1852. Some houses reported actual fig
ures and others only percentages, but the
groupings of both give very much the
sane results. Assuming these replies to
he Indicative Of the business of the. coun-
Try. the volume of sales last month was
only abo1t 10 per cent less than in April,
1892 a year Of more than usual pros
pprty and per cent greater than in the
same month of 1896 In estimating the
value Of this statement the decline in
prices must be considered. Since 1892
Saucrheck ; index figures show that the
decline las been little under 10 per
cent; "Bradstreet's" index figures, con-
fined 10 This country, make it nearly 13
per cent In certain lines it has been
much heavier: "Dun's" states the decline
in iron AT ;}3 per cent. woolens 80, wool
-, and CottonS II per cent If the vol
ume Of transactions has fallen off only
10 per cent. the actual amount of mer-
cband;Se handed must have been greater
ilan n lS92.-Journal of Commerce
CDtM.).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Merchants Fuyiup Goods.

The Tribune, in it's last weeks business
article, gave hint of the improved COM
mercial conditions by quoting from New
York paper statement to the effect that
the city was filled with buyers from all
over the country. The summary of Dun's
reports indicates that the buyers were not
there merely to see the sights, but that
they actually bought, which is good
proof that they had gagged the buying
ability of their respective constituencies
and were satisfied that they were fairy
prosperous. Such facts as these speak
louder than the most elaborate theorizing
on the part of calamity howlers. Mime
apolis Tribune Rep).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17

The following statements. gathered
from recent issues of daily and weekly
rgpers in all parts of the country, and
rcpresenins all political parties, relate
% the business condition in the United
States. They will repay careful OK
animation. It will be seen that the
EDITORS who have their hand on the
nuhIir pulse through their army of re-
nortefs. news gatherers and financial
Students, are unanimous, irrespective
Of politics. in the statement that bust
ness las improved and is improving.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
A Steady Improvement.

The business situation as shown by
current reports is certainly encouraging.
AS an exchange remarks, though circnm-
stances were against any decided improve
ments in general business last week, still
there was noticeable continuation of the
slow and steady growth that has been
characteristic of business ever since the
November election.-Scranton Pa.) Trfb-
une Rep.).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
and other manufacturing communities
New York Commercial Advertiser Rep.) J.
Return of "McKinley Times.

The week just closed witnessed steady
continuance of the favorable trade con-
dltions which were noted last week. The
break in the steel rail pool seems to have
been the signal for general awakening
IN all lines of productive activity. The
optimistic feeling in trade is not based on
mere rumors of promised assumptions of
business. but is founded on actual book
ings of large orders.-Times-H Herald
Qnd).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
The Western Farmer Prosperine.

For the past several days The Call has
been publishing series of exclusive fruit
crop reports, both from the East and
California. They tell the story. They
show that the home crop will be scanty
Good prices will follow as a natural re-
suit, and millions Of Eastern money will
probably flow into California pockets later
on. And as prices for wheat bid fair to
keep up to profitable plane it is safe to
say that the California farmer will do
better this year than for some years back.
When the farmer prospers the rest of the
community fourishes; hence if present in
dications are realized we ought to enjoy
increased mercantile activity during the
rest of the year.-San Francisco Call
Rep).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Industr;al Conditions Sound.

The New York Commercial Advertiser,
in its review of the markets, contends
that "the industrial conditions of the
country are sound" for everywhere pro-
duction is restricted to an amount COM
mensurate with the demands for consump-
ton, and with few exceptions stocks are
not being increased. On the contrary,
in many cases consumption appears to be
gaining on production Another favora-
bic sign is the absence of any great trade
combinations, such, for instance, as those
which until recently honeycombed the iron
and steel trade from top 10 bottom. These
have gone, and trusts in other lines must
go out Of business under the Supreme
Courts decision in the Trans-Missouri
case, leaving all markets free and open.
The consumer is getting, and will con-
tinue to get, the benefit of cheap iron ore
cheap transportation and cheap raw ma
terials of all kinds. These changes place
the manufacturer in position to supply
a cheap product and still realize profit.
Minneapolis Tribune ReR).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17

The evidences Of Improvement in trade
prospects are undeniable, notwithstand-
ing the popular uncertainty as to what
the markets viii demand after the tariff
rates have been established. The export
trade last week showed an Increase Of
nearly half million dollars over that of
the previous Times Herald Qnd.).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17

vance in the price of cotton, and the re-
sumption of more mills which use cotton
and wool Additional boot and shoe fac
tories have resumed operations, though
taking orders at very low prices. The
tone of the commercial reports from near
~ every department of business is reas-
surfing. There is need of patience. how
ever, better times are coming, but by easy
marches. = Brooklyn Standard Union
Rep.).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Climbing slowly but Perceptib,y.

1t is the old story of slowly climbing
a very steep hill. Though steadily in
creasing," says Dun's Review, business
still is much below it's volume in former
years of prosperity" In 1892 we were
upon a pinnacle whence we surveyed the
world and counted the greater part as
tributary to our prosperity. We made
one stupendous blunder, and almost in
stantly fell into a slough Of dependency
and adversely. 1t will take time and
labor and favorable circumstance to re-
gain our former position Of supremacy.
But we are climbing upward. slowly, it
is true, but nevertheless perceptibly.-
Inter Ocean.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Factories ana Railroad. Busy.

The news which comes of the reopening
of factories in different parts of the coun-
try is certain sign of the approach of
better times. 1t is evident that the num-
Der of wage earners is steadily increasing.
Sales Of stocks are growing, and prices
are firmly maintained. At last there is a
sign that railroad earnings, which have
been down to low figures for the past
twelve months. are on the upward turn
Globe Democrat Rep).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
The workmen Are Cooperating.

More men are employed about Pittsburg
at present than have been the past year.
Despite the depression in prices, owing
to the dissolution Of manufacturers and
jobbers' organizations, each seems to bend
more earnestly to the task of doing its
share to improve conditions. Never in
the history Of labor have the workmen
been SO reasonable. The iron and steel
industry have had their share of pros
perity and gloom. Investors and manu-
facturers are confident that times will i'm
prove.-Pittsburg Gazette Qnd).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Improvement Slow but Gradual.

From the commercial point of view the
State is evidently working into better
shape. This does not appear so much on
the surface as in the undercurrent. 1t
is too gradual to be observed by the gen.
eral run of people. But that there is a
real improvement in the situation is ap-
parent to those whose business interests
lead them closest to the center Of trade
activity.-San Francisco Call Rep.).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Even. Pryan,s Organ Admit. It.

Every Democratic newspaper IN the
land admits that business is improving,
and rejoices that it is so. Only organs
that support Republican administrations
rejoice when American business is pros
trate. This statement is backed up by the
proof. If the Star doubts it, let it search
the editorial pages of its Republican con-
temporaries beginning about Jan. !. 1893,
and ending promptly on Nov. 4. 1896
Omaha World Herald bryan Dem.).
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-17
Bradstreet,. Report. Favorable.

In spite of the fact that the tendency
OF tariff bill always unsettles trade and
manufacturing, the reports from the yari-
GUS parts Of the country are very encour-
aging. Advices from all sections, espe-
cially the Mississippi valley and the East
ern States, show improved business condi-
tons. Reports to Bradstreet's on May
state that in Seattle trade is good and
shows an improvement over April Of last
year, in San Francisco "the retail trade
is reported as fairly good;" in Nashville
the local retail trade is somewhat i'm
proved" in Augusta 'the retail trade is
reported good;" in st. Paul trade con-
tinues good in all lines in which the busy
season is not over, and collections are also
good;" in Duluth, since the opening of
navigation, there has been some improve
ment in general business" in Milwaukee
the amount of business transacted is re-
ported of fair proportions, with prospects
better and collections slightly easier" in
St Louis general trade shows a slight
Improvement, and collections are good;"
in Louisville "a steady seasonable trade
is reported by jobbers in nearly all lines,
and collections are fairly good" in Chi
cago general trade situation is improv-
ed slightly" in Baltimore "the outlook for
the fall is encouraging" in Pittsburg
there has been a steady increase in the
volume of business" in Providence, K. L.,
cotton manufacturers who recently re-
duced their output have again started on
full time and capacity"