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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
Terrible Crime III Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov 29.-On a
large cotton plantation in st. Francis
county, eight Negroes went to the
home of Joe Miller, cotton picker
and after robbing him of his savings
dragged him from bed and murdered
hin. The body was thrown in the
river. Ada Miller, the murdered mans
wife, was then outraged and the houst
looted. William Williams was arrest
ed and made full confession implicat
ing seven others, four of whom have
also been jailed. Officers are search
ing for the remaining four.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
Sherif's Sale,
Thomas Hancock, plaintiff,


vs.
Maria LAWYER ct al, defendants
BY virtue OF an order OF sale, duly issued by
the Court Of Common Pleas OF Washington
county, Ohio, in the alb we entitled action and
TO me directed, will offer for sale at public
auction at the door OF the Court House in the
city OF Marietta, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBEB nth, 1897,
at l o'clock p m. OF said day, the following
described real estate, towit: Situate IN
Washington county. state OF Ohio and Town
ship of Palmer, to-wit: one hundred and
sixty acre lot number seven hundred ami
eighty t7SOl in Township No. three (3). Section
No. thirty 1907, Range No. ten (l0). containing
one hundred and sixty acres. Appraised al
3, $50 GO.
Also forty l4Ol acres OFF the east end of one
hundred and sixty acre (lG0) acre lot number
seven hundred and seven y four (774), Section
number thirty $780,, Township number three (3),
Range number ten tl0), Ohio Iompouy's Pur.
cha Q, excepting one-fOUrth "a "f an acre on
the south line OF said lot No. IA, running far
enough to include the grave yard Appraised
at $50.
appraised az sl.asO.oo. Terms cash.
JOHN .. MCCALLISTER
Sheriff, Washington County, Ohio
". a WAY. Attorney.
Nov. II Tks
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
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CnIna.s Grant to England.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The morning pa
pers assert that China has practically
agreed to cedc England strip of ter
ritory near Hong Kong and all the
surrounding islands in order to enable
England to fortify them securely and
to increase the garrison. 1t is expect,
ed that convention covering the
agreement will soon be signed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
The Census of Russia.

According to Prince Krapotkin this
is the way they take census in Rus
sia: The official of the village takes g
nip of brandy and says: How many
children were born last ycar?" "Oh
25." Then he takes another nip and
says: "Oh. let's say 50"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
Examination of Teachers

OF Washington co VIII be held from m
until p. IN. at the Marietta High school, on
the Second Saturday OF each month except
January, July ans August
MAatlIH r. AHDRFws
Sept. 10, 20. Pres. BID OF Examiners.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

"For three years suffered from Salt
Rheum. 1t covered my hands to such
an extent that could not wash them.
Two bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters
cured me-" Libbie Young Popes Mills,
St Lawrence County, N. Y.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

Pigs to Draw Wagons:
In some Of the farming districts OF
China pigs are harnessed to small wag'
ons and made to draw them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

WASHINGTON, Dec. l.--Ohio and Western
Pennsylvania-Fair Thursday, preceded by
snow furries on the lake; colder; northwest
erly winds.
Indiana-Fair and decidedly cooler Thursday;
brisk northwest winds.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
Attachment Notice.

The said defendant will take notice that on
the 5th day of November. 1897. said Justice
issued an order Of attachment and garnisi.
ment in the above action Tor the sum of 80 0
debt and $40. the probable costs. Said matter
will be for hearing on he tn day OF January,
| 1893, at 0 o'clock A, NJ
Marietta, Ohio, Nov. "a, 1897.
MORRIS II. HANNoN,
| Y. BELFoRD, Attorney.
Nov 25-3wEs.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
1-ne PoIice r,terrered.

CHICAGO, Dec. Tommy Ryan was
given the decision over Billy Stiff afte,
six rounds of fighting. The police in
terfered
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
PILES! PILgsI PlLEsI
DO you EAT sREADs

Jacob Pfafs's is unexcelleo. az are
also his Cakes and Ices. Finest
Neapolltan loe Cream that oan be
made. Particular and personal at.
tention given to serving parties
receptions. weddinGs or public din
ners. JACOB PFAFF,
Putnam ct.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

EE~ DIR. T. S. WARD, Dentist. ONCE in
Law Building, rooms and s.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

Rolston Health Club Foods and
Books for sale.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

@-CHAS. S. HART, M. D., once and resi-.
dence No. 3o6 Putnam street. Telephone 2o9
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

eH DR. G. V. DYE, Dentist, Marietta Ohio
ONCE 266 Front Street, over Schneider's Music
Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

eSrB F. Hart M D., Physician and Surgeon
Ofice and Residence No. $40 Front street. TIE.
lephone No. 90. tl.Jan1. .'ee
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

E6S"J. c. Hardy, M. D., office corner Sec.
ond and Putnam streets. Telephone 70. once
hours, 8 to l2 and 2 to a.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
OHIO RIVER RAILROAD.

On and after Nov. 2l, 1897, Passenger Train
will run as follows:
@Daily. tDailv Excapt sunday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02
HEg E@K1NT@ @s

Given this week on sales made in
LOTHING DEPARTMENT.
This Department must be moved
the first of the year, and unusual
inducements will be given on
Clothing Sales. Come and see how
much we can do for you See the
quality OF the goods and the Low
prices we make. Never such values
given in Clothing.
Our stock of Ladies', Misses and
Children's Jackets, Capes and Coats
must be closed out now. PRES
ENTS given on every sale. Lower
prices will prevail and a present
besides. Come and save money.
Our whole stock of goods have
been made Lower in prices to move
them quickly, as we are reorgan'
iziug our business This is con
dition for you to take advantage Of
The advantage is with you now.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

DIR. A. KINGSBURY, DENTIST. Room
Leader Building, Corner Front and Putnam
Street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-02

eB DR.. W. M. HART, DENTIST. once II
Putnam St.. between Front and Second.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-01-16
CHAPTER TX.
THE CAPE AND BEYOND.


Our run to the Cape was made in
fairly good time, and when we came
to anchor everybody aboard was in goo'!
health, and there was nothing to find
fault with. By going before the proper
authorities and making statements and
affidavits and delaying our voyage for
all investigation I doubt not that we
could have had DR.. Haxton removed and
secured competent man i'll his place.
The rub was, as I have heretofore ex-
planned, that such action would make
trouble for the bark. The authorities
had the power to cancel our charter and
transfer the prisoners with the voyage
half completed, and that meant heavy
loss and certain disgrace.
may tell you that before reaching
the Cape the captain had a very plain
talk with the doctor. That the man had
been trying to do his best no one could
doubt, but there was no hope that he
would prove himself the right man III
the right place. With the officers of the
ship backing him and assuming authorl'
ty such as q competent official would
not have permitted it was hoped we
might get through. 1t was all settled
before we sighted Table mountain that
no one ashore should get the slightest
inkling that everything with us was not
as we could wish for.
The man Thomas left US here, and
we felt il necessary to get q man III his
place. This duty was left to me, and
set about it with the rc.olve to make
no mistake. There were 80 sailors IL
Cape Town anxious to ship, and after
looking them all over I selected NAL,
about 80 years old named Samuel York.
He was All American and had bccl
third mate of whaling ship. Owing
to a misunderstanding with his captain,
which he explained to his own benefit,
he had quit the ship when she put in al
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-01-16

thin like a ton Of the bloomin stuff
hidden away in hill. He dasn't bring
it out for fear Of robbers, but he can
lead the lot Of us straight to the spot
and is willin to divide. Plenty more
where that ton came from. All you've
got to do is to scrape of the surface
dirt and there's the nuggets. Do you
mind my akin you a question, Mr..
Tompkins?'
"Go ahead"
II am no schollard, as you know. If
I had a lump Of gold as heavy as I
could carry on my back, would I be a
rich MANI"
"Yes, fairly rich man, and wish
you had such a lump"
"Thankee, sir; thankee very much,
and, I'm certainly goin to have it if
York knows what he's talkin about, and
We all think he do. Begin your par
don, sir, but isn't there lots and lots Of
islands off the coast of Australian
"Yes, a great many islands. p"
"And not inhabited either?"
"No."
"And they are reg'lar paradises, with
nuthin fur q sailor to do but eat and
drink and smoke and make luv to the
wimin. Three months Of that and then
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-01-16

She stopped me aotth q gesture.
for the goldfelds. All, cir, but it was q
great day for as when York came
aboard of this ere bloomin hooker. "
The plot was out. The rum had be-
fuddled the mans brains, and he had
told me all I wanted to know. To pre-.
vent him from going back to his ship.
mates and being equally communica.
tive I gave him opportunity to secrete
the bottle Of rum on his person and then
sent him on deck. Ten minutes later he
slipped into the fo'castle. as reasoned
he would, and half an hour after, when
I sent a man to rouse him out for q
skulker, he was blind drunk and snor-
ing like pig. The chances were that
he would remember nothing Of the con-
versation he had with me when the ef-'
fects of the liquor had worn off, and I
was certain now Of the influence ex-
erted by York and what it was leading
up to.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-01-16

this ship to the authorities of Botany
Bay will count for much i'll my favor.
I'm thinking, sir, that if all goes well
and you see me trying to do what S
right you'll overlook the past and be
willing to speak III my favor. -
"That will be the business Of the doc
tor or the captain" replied, "but
certainly shall not refuse to do what
may come in my way
Thanks, sir. l spoke to you instead
of the captain for the reason that we
were mixed up in the case back there
and because l tried to swear your life
away. That's all, and while know you
can't forgive me as man, do hope
you may find it in your heart to give
me q show as a convict under sentence
for life and never to see his native coun'
try again. .
You will want to know what imprcs.
sion his penitence made Oh me. Sailors
are neither hard hearted nor oversus.
picious as class, but should have had
o more favorable opinion Of Ben John
son and my mind would also have been
easier about things below deck had he
not sought the interview. As matter
of fact did not believe word he said.
His past career, his present demeanor,
the very tone in which he spoke. made
me doubtful Of his sincerity. No man
can point me out case where villalny
has been whipped out of mans heart
through his hide. Twas satisfied that
the man was playing a part which
would come to the surface later on, and
his promises and protestations did not
cause me to relax my vigilance one Jot.
II 1 have given you the idea that
was carrying most of the burden Oh my
shoulders, let me explain that as mate
of the ship my responsibilities were not
confined to caring for the craft during
my watch. Knowing as we did that the
doctor was not to be fully trusted, had
to have an eye out III his direction. II
was one of my duties to make daily
inspection of the food furnished the
convicts. 1 had to make daily exami'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-01-16
THE MATE OF THE HINDU.
AsToRY OF ADVENTURE ON LAND and SEA.
BY CAPTAIN RALPH DAVIS.
Copyright, 1896, by the Author.


SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS INsTALLMENTs'
In order that new readers of THE EN-
ou1RER may begin with the following in.
stallment of this story, and understand il
lust the same as though they had read j,
all from the beginning, we here give
synopsis of that portion oft which has
already been published:
CHAPTER I.-Ben johnson robs Lady
Dudley and is discovered in the act by hel
maid, Mary Williams, his sweetheart
Lady Dudley dies of fright. Johnson es-
capes first having accused Mary of being
his accomplice.
CHAPTER II.-Ralph Tomkins, mate OF
the Hindu, having come from a cruise,
goes, to Dudley to visit his mother. On
the way he meets johnson in boat, and
in an alteration Tomkins stuns johnson
with an oar. johnson is arrested for the
murder of Lady Dudley and accuses Tom
kins of being accessory.
CHAPTER III.-Johnson is held for the
murder. Tomkins and Mary Williams
are released. Tomkins falls in love with
Mary, who goes to Australia with her
parents.
CHAPTER IV.-The Hindu takes con-
victs to Botany Bay. Tomkins- the
Williams family and johnson, as con-
vict, are aboard.
CHAPTER V.-Doctor HaXton, in charge
of the convicts, is incompetent.
CHAPTER VI.-Johnson refuses to work
and the officers suspect mutiny IS breed
ing.
CHAPTER VII.-The Hindu meets an
Indiaman, who asks passage to the cape
of Good Hope for man named Thomas,
who is received and says that he was put
aboard by mutineers on convict ship,
the Albatross. There is evidence OF mu-
tiny on the Hindu, and mutineers, includ-
ing johnson, are f1ogged.
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not take advantage Of it. The meeting
with the man.of-war had settled that
matter. Two days after Captain Hodg-
son left us we met a second cruiser, and
on the fourth day we exchanged signals
with a third. The convicts would figure
that mutiny in the regular track of gov
ernment vessels was altogether too
risky. But after leaving the Cape the
hour of peril would come. Once to the
eastward Of the Mozambique channel,
with the island of Madagascar far to the
north, we should have entered upon the
broad expanse of the Indian ocean,
where craft might sail for days and
weeks without sighting a sail. There
were sailors among the convicts, and
there were others who knew the Aus
tralian coast and the coasts of Java and
Sumatra and the off lying islands. Once
let them get possession Of the bark and
they had only to keep her head north
east to find 100 safe havens. should
have been less anxious if Ben johnson
had sulked and exhibited more or less
defiance after his whipping. He would
then have acted natural part. Instead
Of that he became humble almost to
oringing, and I was sure he had an OBJ
iect in view in assuming this role. One
afternoon while he was at work on
deck he asked permission of the doctor
10 speak to me. had passed close to
him 100 times since the whipping, but
be had never raised his eyes to mine
On this occasion, when I approached
him, he said:
"Mr. Tompkins, it may make no diff
ference to you what my feelings are to.
ward you, but in spite Of my being a
convict have not lost all self respect.
I swore falsely against you and am sor-
~ for it. D."
"That is past and gone" 1 said,
hardly knowing how to take him.
81 have threatened you and-and 9th.
ers since came aboard the ship. and
am sorry for that" he continued.
"Well?" I answered.
81 admit that I was leader in the
conspiracy, and I say that my punish.
ment was we'll deserved.
"And now what DO you wish?"
"Simply to say that regret every.
thing, sir, and that , am firmly resolve.
to be q better man. have inf1uen.
over the gang aboard. Ishall exert it in
the right direction. There will be nc
more trouble aboard this craft. know
that q good word from the officers OF
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TO BE CONTINUED.

UNITED STATES AND ENGLAND.-
President Cleveland submitted to the
senate last Monday, with unqualified
endorsement, a treaty that has just
been negotiated between the United
States and Great Britain, and which
provides for the arbitration of future
difficulties between the two govern
ments., The treaty was originally
proposed by Secretary Gresham, and
considerable headway was made with
it during his incumbency Of the Of
fee of secretary of state. Negotia-
tions were interrupted by his death ;
but were shortly afterward taken up
by Secretary Olney. The paper pro-
vides, among other things, that all diff
ferences between the two countries,
except those involving national honor,
shall be settled by an arbitration
board, composed of six judges, three
representing each country. Their de-
cision, however, to be binding, must
either be unanimous or by a vote OF
FIVE to one. In case of their failure
to agree, then outsiders are to be called
in. For the present, it is undertood
that King Oscar of Sweden has
been agreed upon as final umpire.
The proposed treaty will not come
of full force and effect until after it
is approved by the senate. If the
senate approves it, it will then be sign
ed by the president of the United
States and the Queen of England, and
from that time on, war between the
two countries will only be remote
possibility that can be brought about
only under the most extraordinary.
circumstances. The president thinks
that if the proposed treaty is finally
agreed upon, it will be the beginning
of a new era of civilization from
which war will be eliminated.
OPPOSED TO CHEAP LABoR.-The
white laborers of California are dead
down on the idea of ranch owners
making use of cheap labor from
abroad. Some weeks ago, c. G. Roos
of Orangedale, discharged his white
help and employed in its place six
Japanese. Things seemed to rock
along nicely enough until the night of
the 9Th instant, when Is white men,
with gunny sacks over their heads,
made their appearance on the ranch.
These men seized the unfortunates, put
ropes around their necks and swung
them to some trees, where they were
allowed to remain until they were
nearly dead. Then they were taken
down, allowed to revive somewhat
and swung up again. The operation
was several times repeated. At length
the Japs were turned loose and told to
leave the country that if they were
caught in the neighborhood again they
would be put to death. Proprietor
Roos tried to demonstrate with the
regulators but they were not inclined
to listen. Instead, they threw rope
over his head, gave him a good chok-
ing and told him that if hereafter he
should employ any but white labor,
they would string him up.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05

Bronson is tickled to death over
thoroughbred bloodhound which it
recently bought for 500. Last SUM-
day the dog was given bit of practice
of whom the dog was to track, started
out on foot and walked four miles
into the country, they then mounted
horses and by circuitOus route,
returned to the city. At one point
on the trip the mock fugitive walked
a distance of thirty yards on fence to
throw the hound of the scent. AT
five O'Clock in the evening the dog was
released. For a few moments he
frOliced and was then given glove
belonging to the man whom he was to
track. He took the scent in an in
slant and with a load yelp and leap
he was off on the trail. Without
seconds hesitation he took the scent
at the fence and followed it to where
the man had mounted the horse.
Then he instantly took the horses
scent and followed it back to Bronson
and to the very spot where the man
was to be found.
Mrs. J. G.. Beatty, of Usage, and her
niece, Miss Lena Long, of Jackson
vile, ILL.,, VINO has been spending the
winter with her, were in lola last
Friday and Saturday, the guests of
the REGISTER family. All lovers of
music who heard Miss Long sing at
the Presbyterian social will be glad
to know that she is making arrange
ments to visit lola regularly and take
pupils in voice and piano. Miss Long
is a graduate of the Illinois COnserva-
tory of Music and has had five years
successful experience as a teacher
She comes with the highest recon-
meudatiOns and should have no diff
Guilty in securing all the pupils that
she will have time to meet. She will
return to lola tomorrow morning and
will meet at the home of Mrs. Steven
son all those who want to consult
with her about receiving instruction
in either vocal or instrumental music.
~ never got so much entertainment
for so little money before In my life,"
remarked G.. l.. Whitaker the MORN
ing after the Presbyterian social at
the q. A. r. Hall last Friday night,
and we guess he voiced the general
verdict. And the funny part of it
was that the program was very large
ly impromptu. The "Brass Quar-
tette," which was to have played two
or three pieces. couldn't find their
music" and the "SaxophOne solo,"
failed for some equally potent reason
to materialize. Hut fortunately Miss
Long, of Jacksonville. ILL.,, and Mrs.
Crosby, of FIT. Scott, were visiting
lola friends and they both kindly
consented to sing, And they both
pleased the audience so much that
each received a cordial encore. Miss
Nellie Shelter was encored also, and
so were Rick Hawkins and Ralph
Pickell. In fact the audience got so
much into the encore habit that some
of them even forgot themselves and
absentmindedly sent back their plates
when the lunch was served for some
more sandwich and doughnuts and
coffee. So it was great success and
the ladies who engineered it are to be
congratulated.