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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
A NEW SPORT.
Discus Throwing Sure to Be Pop
ular in America.
This Is n Result of the visit of Amcri-
cnn Athletes to Athens Last
Year - How 1t Is
Thrown.
downright. 1871

Last spring team of American ath-
letes from Princeton and Boston visit
ed Athens and participated in the re-
vival of the Olympian games held in
the ancient stadium, famous in story
and in song. The athletes returned
covered with glory and crowned with
but 1 am DEPRESSING; what would say
is they learnt while in Greece to throw
the discus, and became so fascinated
that they have infected all their col
lege mates with the contagion.
AS consequence, say purveyors of
athletic goods, great demand for the
discus has manifested itself this sea-
son, and they are hard at work cater
ing to the demand. They think the
discus has come TO stay, especially as
athletes believe it will furnish capital
exercise for those not quite heavy
enough to win at hammer throwing.
Most of us endeavor to forget what
ever fragments of learning were
knocked into MS at school as quickly as
possible after leaving it, but among the
odds and ends that will stick in spite
of all efforts are those magnificent
fables that men call the classics. Any
lad with a taste for physical exercise,
cannot readily forget how the beautiful
but unfortunate Hyacinthus was NOR.
tally wounded by the discus of Apollo,
nor how Ulysses, without even remov.
ing his ulster easily outthrew all his
rivals, making the universe fairly hum
by the impetuosity of his throw. Had
he lived now he would have been taken
in hand by an enterprising manager
and billed as damp and the price OF
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

come frequent. "Ail competitors TO
throw with the same discus, and the
winner to be presented with it, suitably
engraved" | think such an idea will
spread if given a chance, and some day
we may see the winner of big fight
content to take the gloves with which
he delivered the Knockout blow us his
reward.
In the long ago the discobolus was
content to prove his strength alone,
but mere brute force is at discount
now, although a little of it comes in
very useful when. for instance, the
burglar calls, or the gentle sandbagger
tries to get on terms of intimacy, and
the discus will probably become an in
strument of precision in this country.
Accuracy of aim will count for some
thing. The discus as turned out by
American manufacturers is a most gor-
geous affair, usually of some hard
wood and having n metal rim; the best
are of lignum vitae and silver, and they
cost almost as much as a cheap wheel.
1t seems probable that rules will short
ly be drawn up by the leading athletic
clubs treating the discus as a sort of
glorified quoia, and there is classical
authority for believing that it was some
times so considered by the ancients,
though when made in quait-like shape
it was thrown by a thong looped
through it's center.
Every sport has to pass through evo-
lutionary steps before it energies in a
perfectly satisfactory condition. Lawn
tennis was, firstly, battledoor and
shuttlecock, and royal football was a
very mild affair in its baby days. The
discus will also have to pass through
the fire. What weight is to be recog-
nized as the correct thing? Is fellow
to be allowed, and if so how long? Is
the test to be distance alone, or dis
tance and accuracy combined?
These and many other recondite ques-
tions must be duly weighed and set
tied before the art of a discobolus is
on the firm footing in the land of the
west, where the college youth is said
TO more nearly resemble the ancient
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

athlete in form and character than was
ever the case in Europe after the
northern barbarians had destroyed the
remains of classical civilization.
1t is of interest to know that the
discus will be all the more welcome
because there are nc other novelties of
a kindred nature above the horizon.
This was demonstrated impressively
at the recent sportsman's exhibition in
New York. All sports and pastimes
were represented, but singularly little
was absolutely new; whatever differed
from the exhibit of 1896, differed merely
in detail. Golfing requisites, wheels,
saddlery, fishing tackle, and many other
articles of the sportsman's equipment,
were mostly the same as at the preced-
ing shows plus q few minor improve
ments in detail; but of course tins
means much, for who so scrupulously
attentive to detail as the sportsman?
a trifie too little wood here, or a shade
too much metal there, and he has per-
chance to endure the sting of defeat,
in place of being hailed victor.
1t was quite evident that the new
small bore rifle is with us for good and
aye, and the entire time of the visiting
ritlemen was taken up examining and
commenting upon the various weapons
submitted for their approval. The new
straight-pull gun, adopted by the United
States naval authorities, is probably as
good an action as has yet been intro
duced, but it is very generally admitted
that the caliber, .236-inch, is too small
for practical purposes, though in theory
it may be amply powerful On the other
hand nothing larger than .315 caliber
seems necessary, for even the heaviest
carnivora. As far as has been ascer-
tained by experiment on living and
dead subjects, the .315 is considerably
more powerful that the old 45-70-5o0
load, while it can be fired out of very
much lighter rifle; has double the range,
and gives half the recoil. AS all manu-
facturers are making rifles on similar
lines, there is little. to choose between
them and selection would be invidi-
GUS; but the riheman of to-day who
sticks to black powder is surely behind
/ the times.
We live in high pressure age, and
yet men are lazy for all that. This is
why the.steam launch is so much in de-
mand Rowing is healthier end sailing
Is more exciting, but for all that the
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
THE MARKETS.

CINCINNATI March 81.
FLoUR-Spring fancy, $3.75a41O; spring
family, So 4O93 20; spring patent ~ S094 TO-
winter patent, a 5O1i1O: fancy. s4 10 "a 80;
family, 1885 6i; extra - 20 q 20; low grade.
S2 5OG2.70 rye, northwestern, 81 550a 20: do
city. 81 55 o. 10.
WHEAT-No red nominal at 9oc Sales:
No. red, track, SIC: Sample red. track. Soc
CoRS-Sales: mixed c. r, track. 24c No 2
mixed track, a5c; No white, mixed, track.
25c.
OArs-Saes: No. mixed, track, aic: No 3
white (poor) track. a0c.
HoGs-Select shippers. siO0a4o5; select
butchers, s+O004 0j. fair to good packers.
S390G4.00 fair to good light, SO S564 %; com.
mon and roughs, SO 25G370
CATTLE-Fair to good shippers. So 6jG4 60:
exports, 81 $50 90: good to choice butchers'
s3 9014 90; fair to medium butchers, s3l50
8 rs; common, 3! 5003 o.
SHEEP AND LAMBS >heep-Extras. - 800
4.S5; good 10 choice. $500 sL5O. common TO
fair s. 75437j Lambs-Good to choice, .5 IS
0h IS; common to fair, 81 90 90
VEAL CALvEs-Fair to coed light. 81. $50
.. So extras s575GdO) common and large.
50 00GGI50.
WooL-Unwashed fine merino, IO0ilc per
ID quarter-blood clothing. iS0l4c; medium;
delaine and clothing, l50lIc, braid, l.Gl3c;
medium combing, liD l5c. Washed, fine
merino to Xxx, lSc; medium clothing $50
l6c. delaine heec e, l50l6c; long combing, 100
lfc; Quafter-DlOOu anu low IoVl4ci common
coarse, l2Ql3c tub washed, choice. 100.
Niw YORK, March 3d.
WHEAT-No. red, March, soc; May, 10
II 9-l6c June. 771T715c; July, 75a076c; Sep
tember, 7sd73asc,
CoRS-No ., 3OH031h,; May, 3Ohc; July,
3lssG3l l3-l6c; September, 80 5-l6c.
OATs-Western, 2l6b30c; May, 81 &c.
CHICAGO, March 81,
WHEAT-March, 70Bc; May, 70Bc asked;
July 69S070c; September, CSC.
CoRH-March 24Sc; May, 24Hc asked; July,
e6c; September, 27hc,
OATs-March, 1624c May, 1714c bid July,
1874 01SAc asked September, 1850
PITTSBURGH, March 81.
CATTLE-Prime, "a. so % 90; good, a. 50047o,
tidy butchers "a 20GG4 80; fair, Sa 5004 co. bulls
stays and cows, slSO936O; fresh cows and
springers, s2o14O.
Hoos-Mediums. s4.2094 25; heavy Yorkers,
"a. A.lOa4l5; light Workers, s4.0O04 10; heavy,
b. l00420.
SHEEP-Ohio fed westerns, a, 4014 65: prime
natives a. 1904 so; good, "a 400465; fair, 81 90
"A 25; common, SO, 3,e52375; choice lambs. S. so
G5 80. common to good, "a 25D53o
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
Administrators Sale of
Rea al Estate.

In pursuance OF an order of the Probate
Court of Washington ounty. Ohio, Will offer
for sale at public auction On
saturday, the l7th day of April, a. ID. 1897,
at one o'clock, p m, upon the premises the
following described real estate. situate in the
village of Newport in the township of Newport.
County of Washington State of Ohio. tOwlt
The East halves Of town lots No. : and $. in
square No. ,. in said village. as said village is
piatted on the plat thereof recorded in Vol 81
al pages 2lj and 24f of the reCo DIS Of deeds and
plats in the Recorders once of said County.
ON the 2Jtn day of anuary, 1856. The division
of said lots is made by North and outh line.
running across the same at right angles to the
sides thereof, SO as to divide them into two
equal. separate tracts
Appraised at S22j.QU.
Terms of sale: One-half cash in hand, and
one-half payable in six months from the date
of the sale: the deferred payment to bear in
terest and be secured by mortgage upon the
premises. WM. V. ToRNER,
Administrator of the estate of Mary NJ
Stewart, deceased.
". b. Loomts. Attorney.
Thurs. Mich lSth-jw.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

admission would be from five dollars for
box seats to fifty cents for the bleach
ers.
The accompanying drawing, adapted
from the famous "Discobolus" by My
ron, shows better than any verbal de-
scription could how the discus is
thrown. The player of classic times
stood on q slight elevation; he raised the
discus at arms length to the level of his
right shoulder, and then with a swing
of the arm, and following motion of
the body, hurled it with all his force.
The distance q discus might be thrown
became in time a measure of length,
just as in later days men spoke of a
cables length, or the fight of cloth
yard shaft. Just what length in feet
and inches a discus throw was, is, un-
fortunately, not known.
The birth of this pastime is lost in
the mists of antiquity. 1t is believed
to have been invented in Persia, and
according to Homer was a favorite
recreation with the troops besieging
Troy. Originally the discus was of
stone, and disks of this character We're
used along with those of metal down
to the very latest classical times. Ho-
mer has his heroes contending with
and for a lump of iron, perforated in
the center for the passage of thong
which served as handle, the discus
to be given to him who should throw it
the farthest. In historical times the
discus was usually of bronze and len
ticular; ten ntotwelveinches in diameter,
and exceedingly heavy. In the Lyceum
was one like a smooth shield, with
neither handle nor straps. The discus
OIL lphitus in the temple of Zeus at
Olympia bore, in spiral design en-
graved upon its face, the truce an
nounced by the Eleians at the games at
which it was used.
What thoroughly sportsmanlike tel
lows those ancient Greeks were! In
stead OF scratching around for gate
money, gold watches, percentages of
purses, mugs of solid silver, and such
like baubles, they strove for the mere
honor of the thing, and the winner took
as his reward the instrument with
which he had downed his competitors.
Cannot this grand old spirit be intro
duced into modern sport? If so the
initiative must come from college men
themselves, and they might make a be-
ginning as soon as discus matches be-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
Legal Notice to Non-Residents.

Philip II. GepharJ and Elizabeth Gephart,
who reside at litton. Mason county, in the
state of Vest Virginia, and Phoebe Blum e,
who resides at Napoleon. Ripley county, in the
State of Indiana. will take notice that on the
SCth day of Man CHI lS9I, George Gephart filed
his petition in the OmmOu Pleas Court in
and for the ounty of Washington and state of
ohio, in case No. S77i against the above
named parties and others, setting forth that
he is seized of a legal estate in fee simple, of
one undivided fifth part of the following prem
tses, situate in the city of Mar eta, county of
Washington. aud state OF Ohio. towit The
North Westerly half OF City Lot No. l54 in
Square No. 9, i'll said lily Of Marietta, Ohio.
laid petition also sets forth that he above
named Philip H Gephart and rhoebe Blume,
with other parties are tenants in common
with said George Gephart in said premises
and asks for an order OF the partition of the
same.
Said above defendants are required to an
swer said petition on or before the 22d day of
May, lS9' GEORGE G PHART, Plaintiff.
by f. j. Gutter, his Attorney,
Thurs April. lstUwks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

number of launch owners is rapidly in
creasing. Although the first cost of a
gas or vapor launch is considerable, the
running expenses are very light-from
five to ten cents an hour; skilled en-
gineer not being indispensable, though
usually advisable. Some of the boats
shown at the recent exhibition were
marvels of perfection, as far superior
to the launches of dozen years ago as
a modern transatlantic liner is to Hen
dricll Hudson's Half Moon. Launches
are now built in many models, ranging
from tiny canoe to a yacht-lilie crea-
ton with owners cabin gorgeous in
velvet draperies and birds eye maple
panels.
The 21-foot class so popular year
or two ago seems to have been sup
planted by the little "knocllabout," the
present idol of the Corinthian sailor
This craft originated on the northern
shores of Massachusetts bay, but is be-
coming popular from Bar Harbor to
Barnegat, and is likely to spread to
landloclted waters this summer. 1t is
always rugged with jib and mainsail,
all in board: is somewhat sharpie-like
in build and carries centerboard.
As one man can be captain, bosun
and nridshipmate" of the 'llnockabout,"
there are not likely to be any mutinies
on board any of these midgets. They
ere undoubtedly the best boats ayoung
yachtsman can own at the outset of
his nautical career.
1t should interest all patriotic Amer
leans to learn that the largest moose
head. (the moose is identical with the
European elk) in the world was Sc
cured recently in Alaska and is now in
New York city. It's span is 7014 inches,
and it bears a strong resemblance to
the superb heads of the extinct Irish
elk. There is said to be a still larger
Alaskan head owned in. Seattle, but
until its measurement has been made
by competent authority the one now in
New York must be considered as the
record head of the world. Many a
sportsman would walk with unboiled
peas in his boots from New York to
Chicago if by SO doing he could obtain
a shot at twin brother of the moose
that carried those stupendous antlers.
Although the sportsman's show that
has just closed was certainly no im-
provement on that of 1896. considered
as whole. still there were one or two
capital features. With a most praise.
worthy ingenuity long shallow tank
had been built over the boxes on the
south side of Madison Square garden,
and those fishermen who desired the
bubble reputation were induced to part
with a few dollars in entrance fees and
to compete for sundry medals. Some
did we'll and some did badly, whereat
the latter looked uncomfortable and
certain uncharitable persons laughed at
their discomfort, but as the barbs had
been removed from the hooks, even
when the antlers got little tangled up
no surgical operations were necessary.
OF course there is a good deal more to
fishing than mere fly casting, but the
general public does not suspect it, so
that any manager who gets up fly
casting tournament is certain to have
lots of entries and is likely to be well
supported by the curiously inclined.
CHARLES A. BRAMBLE.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
HERE IS WISDOM
AND BARGAINS

DRESS GOODS-In great variety OF
the New Checks, Plaids and Stripes in
Browns, Greens, Blues, Reds, etc. Mix
ed styles and Salt Pepper are good.
Prices very low from 1219c, 1Sc, Csc, 35c,
4Sc to 81 % Materials of Cotton, Wool
en- and Wool and Silk Mixtures.
SILKS-In the changeable effects
Blue and Brown and White, Brocades
and Satin Stripes in Blacks Satins are
good. Prices from 25c, Soc, 45c. Csc
69c, soc, 9Sc per yard.
Stylish Observation-Disclosures and COL
lars of Satin or Ribbon. Yokes and
large Collarettes are mass of crow
tuclls and frills. Sleeves are smaller
tucked, frilled and putfed, Heavy lace
for yoIles and boleros. Gtrdles of No.
9 black satin ribbon.
Shirt Waists in Percales, Dimities and
Organdies, at 4sc. 15c and 9Sc. The
very best for the prices named.
Dress Skirts in brocades, fancy
checks and novelties at S1.75, 81 so $3.50
etc.
New Spring Capes arriving this week.
Our prices the lowest and the styles
the latest at Csc, Sl.35, Sl9S, S2.25 to
$500.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
Excursion to Columbus.

On account of Prohibition State Con-
ventlon, Columbus, O., April 9th and
18th, the c. & Nj. Ry. will sell excur-
sion tickets from all coupon stations at
one fare for the round trip. Tickets
will be on sale good going only on
April 5th and 9th and not good return
ing after April sth.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

Wooden Ware Factory Gutted by Fire
BAY CITY. Mich, March 3l.-A fire
gutted the warehouse OF Bousfell &
Co. S wooden ware factory "Wednesday
afternoon together with its con ruts.
The loss on stock is S5a.O12 ,rl on
building 5000; Insurance. .4+u -
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

Now it's not enough to be the victim
of practical joke on "All Fools Day.
but to continue to ignore our claims is
to make every day in the year an April
Ist for you. Worse, indeed, because the
joke may cause you to lose only your
temper, while to avoid us.is to lose your
money, Remember will you-that
1.-The foolishest kind of a fool we fear
Is the fool whose April lasts all year.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

mere is WHCIC VIC III olIO' VIZ NNS
est difference in prices when quality is
considered.
New Spring Goods now in for your
inspection. The new browns and plaid
effects, Our hats and caps are showing
up in great shape. New styles and at
prices that will make them winners.
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs and Mat
tings. All wool Carpets, go pieces
Just received of the very newest pat
terms, buy now. The great advance is
impending and now is the time to save
money on purchases.
Rope Portieres at s. 9s. Rugs at 30,
S5, 40, IS, IS cents to So 90
Children's Jackets in newest styles
and makes-a Bargain.
Our Grocery Department is always
busy. The best goods always at the
lowest prices. Package Roast Coffee
12Hc per pound this week. Pure Lard
sc Id. Evaporated applesi5c lb. Crack
ers 41Sc ID. Evaporated Apricots at
Ioc lb. Candy at s. 6, andi1Oc lb,
Queensware is good purchase now
before the advance in prices New
goods every week.
Everything we sell Bargain Ou
motto, The very lowest prices and bes
goods and service.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

ZEE F. Hart M. D.. Physician and Surgeon.
Office and Residence No. $40 Front street. Te-
lephone No. 60. tl.Jan1. .'96.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

Esss~ j. G. Hardy, M. d. office corner Sec
ond and Putnam streets Telephone 70. ONCE
hours 0 to l2 and 2to4
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

r ooMIs W. B.
~ Attorney at Law,
ONCE East cor. Front and Putnam, Marietta.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

in strong MANILA paper covers, otherWlse
it is lust the same Address Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

R1-CHAS. S. HART, NJ. D., office and resi-
dence No. 3O6 Putnam street. Telephone 2O9.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

AG- DIR. Il. S. WARD, Dentist ONCE in
Law Building, rooms and 8.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

sas- DIR W. M. HART, DENTIST. once IL
Putnam St, between Front and Second.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

TABEz BELFORD,
- Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Room Mills Block Corner Putnam and
second streets. Notary Public.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
APRIL
FOOLED

Almost incredible as it may appear
there are doubtless some people here
abouts who have not yet bought goods
of us, yet understand-only few.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

saS DR.. Z. + EDDY Dentist, ONCE sos
Front street, opposite Soldiers Monument.
Gas administered.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

T p. WARD,
Real Estate and Loan Agent,
Second St., opp. Union Depot. Marietta. o
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

Bss"J. L. MASON, PHYSICIAN AND SUR.
GEoN Office al Front st. Residence 5o7
Sixth street. Phone No. 241
Nov 07th-Ym,a
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

T EwART,
i Attorney at Law,
ofiice in Law Building, Marietta. o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

70 DIR. G. V. DYE, Dentist, Marietta Ohio.
ONCE 292 Front Street, over Weis' Grocery.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

u E. GUYToN,
R. Attorney at Law,
Office In Law Building, Marietta. O.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01
Clothing Department.

Here is where we can show the great
est difference in prices when quality Is
considered.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

hS-s. M HART, Dentist ONCE over Witt
lig's Jeweiry Store, Front St. Hours from
8 a. IN. to p. m
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

gT DIR. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF the eye
and fitting of glasses. Law Building Putnam
street
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-04-01

NYE & FoLLETT,
IN Attorneys at Law,
Oflce In Law Building. Marietta. q.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-27

Nowadays when women are
trying to do every thing it il not
strange that many things are over.
done. 1t is not arrange that there
are all kinds Of physical and ment-
ii disturbances. II the woman
who is q doctor, or o lawyer, Or u
journalist, orin business, would not
try to he a society woman too il
might be different; but the woman
who knows when she has done a
days work has yet to be boep.
Usually a wonau's way is to keep
doing until she drops. Working
in this way has manifold evils.
The most common trouble result.
ing from oyerexertion, either ment.
ally or physically, is constipation
of the bowels, with all Its attend
ant horrors.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
the most effsctual remedy in the
market. They work upon the sys.
tenn easily, naturally. There is 30
unpleasant nausea after taking
them. No griping-no-pain-no
discomfort. They are composed of
materials that go through tie sys.
tenn gradually, collecting all impn-
rites and like the good little ser.
wants that they are, disposing OF
them cfitctually.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-27
NOTICE.

4 T A MEETING OF THE STOCK
IN holders Of the Alexandria Land and
improvement Company, Limited. held
Thursday. January 7th, after 80 days
METRE as required by the Charter Of the
tho following %smepdment to
Article s Of the Charter, Vas. unanimous
ly adopted, so that the last paragraph
shall read as feliaws: No shareholder
sail be eligible ~ a Director unless he
l.eids ten sharcso stuck.
& true copy: A. ALBERT,
Secretary.
Having examined the above snd FORE
going amendment to the Charter of the
Alexandria Land aud Improvement Com
pany. Limited, and finding nothing
therein contrary to lAw OF good morals, |
hereby approve same.
PHANOR BREaZEALE,
District Attorney Tenth Jud,cisi Dis
frict Leuisisna.
January is, 1897.