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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
pu MAuRlER AND MORRIS.
Both Born in March, 1894, and Died in
October, 1SO0.

October, 1SO0.
One of the most extraordinary par
allels in chronology is the almost ex-
act coincidence of the time spent in
the world by two men who had so much
to do with the molding of the literature
and art of their day as George du Maui
rier and William Morris, says the New
Orleans Times-Democrat. Du Maurier,
the elder of the two, was born exactly
16 days before Morris, on March 6, 1894,
and he died but four days after him;
so that these two great men, who lived
more than 62 years, were on the earth
for exactly the same time, with the eS-
ception of less than three weeks, both
being born in March, 1884, and dying
III October, 1896. Similarly, both Sir
John Millais and the archbishop of
Canterbury, who died within month
or two of each other, were born in 1920.
It is one of the most striking events
in the long history of the archbishops
of Canterbury that the late archbishop.
who was one of Mr.. Gladstone's appoint
ments and afterward diverged from
him in political opinions, should have
been stricken while sitting in the
souire's pew of his old friend at Ha-
warden 1t is most mercful thing
that Mr.. Gladstone did not happen to
be in church. To man of his years
the shock must have been most danger
Gus. What an archbishop of Canter-
bury Mr.. Gladstone would have made
himself! He would have rivaled even
Dunstan or Beckett and not improbably
proved the greatest prelate of them
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
MEASURING SUNSHINE.
An Instrument Which Records the
strength of Every Ray.

An InStrutlCnt W nlcn ItcCOrub tuc
strength OF Every Ray.
An instrument which has been in
vented for measuring sunshine elec-
trically is so sensitive that not the
faintest sun ray that may break
through the cloudy arch of a gloomy
day is lost, even if it be but of mo-
ment's duration, says the Pittsburgh
Dispatch. Not only does it catch these
rays of sunlight, but by an ingenious
contrivance it records their degree and
the period of the day at which they
occur The cylindrical glass tubes,
connected by q stem, are inclosed in q
protecting glass sheath. Mercury is
used to separate the air in the bulbs,
which are filled with pure, dry air and
Theoretically sealed. The space be-
tween the bulbs of the protecting
sheath is then exhausted of air and
sealed. One of the bulbs is coated with
lampblack and when the sun shines its
attraction for the blackened bulb drives
the mercury up through the stem lead
ing to the clear glass bulb. In its pas
sage it forms a circuit with fine wires
fused into the glass and the record is
instantly carried to q register in the OBJ
servers office. This register is oper-
ated by clockworll, and upon it's brass
cylinder sheet of paper bearing lines
indicating the minutes and hours of
the day is traversed by an automatic
pen, which, actuated by the electric
wires attached to the glass bulbs, makes
an absolutely accurate record of the
intensity and duration of the sunshine
each daV,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

WHEN Secretary Gage took charge of
the Treasury department he found a
rule in force by which all Official let
ters prepared in al the bureaus of the
department for the signature Of the
Secretary or of any Of the Assistant
Secretaries, must be first sent to the
chief clerk. This rule was made so
that Logan Carlisle, who was chief
clerk, could examine every important
official letter sent out by the Treasury
while his father was Secretary, but
Secretary Gage couldn't see that any
good purpose was served by such a
method, so he promptly abolished the
rule as soon as his attention was called
to it, and the present Chief Clerk is al
mighty glad of it, as he thinks he has
quite enough to do without attempt
ing to supervise all the official cores.
pondence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

AT the Grant birthday celebration Of
u. S. Grant Post g, A. r., Pension
Commissioner Evans made a speech in
which he clearly outlined the policy he
intends to pursue in the management
of the Pension Bureau. He said: In
my official position l find myself con
fronted by grave responsibilities, But
l want to say, shall endeavor to do
my duty to the old soldiers. am not
here to send spies out through the
land to see how / can prevent giving
pensions to old soldiers. simply want
the government to do its duty by TIE
old soldiers, the men who saYed this
nation. want to grant TO them such
pensions as the law allows. We do
not want any hair splitting over these
pension cases, but at the same time we
do not want to let the machine run
away with us. As public servant
shall strive to do my duty both by the
government and my old comrades, with
full appreciation of the responsible
ties involved in the performapce
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
Icon SAWS secret.

Among the late Leon Says papers
were found five DEGREES dated on the
same day, signed by President Grevy
and countersigned by all the proper
officials, appointing him to all the
grades of the Legion of Honor, includ-
ing the Grand Cross. Grevy went out
Of office without making the appoint
ments public in the Journal Officiel,
and Leon Say never mentioned the mat
ter to anyone and never wore any of the
} decorations.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
The PoDe,s wit.

Since Leo XIII. has filled the chair of
st. Peter, he has repressed the humor-
Gus side of his nature which made him
greatly in demand as diner-out while
filling the Office of nuncio at Brussels.
Always severe in matters of propriety.
lie was deeply offended on one Of these
occasions by baron who passed him a
snutfboY, on the lid of which was en-
ameled a feminine figure en- dishabille.
Admirably controlling his annoyance,
his future holiness replied: "Very pret-
ty. Is it your wife?"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
DON'T VERSUS DOESN'T.
Grammatical Oddities That Crate Up
on the Ears of Educated Readers.

Grnnmattcal Odd1tfes 1h,t Urutc up
on the Ears of Educated Readers.
The subject OF pronunciation has
been up for discussion a good deal of
late. The following regarding don't"
and doesn't" should be of interest,
coming from the best authority, says
an exchanges:
Don't is like dropping the final g of
the present participle. vulgarity of
people of culture. Thackeray and An
tEony Trollope constantly place it.,
along with amt for lam not" or 'is
not" in the mouths of their highly-bred
characters. The late prince consort
used it. 1 recollect-quoting from
memory from his Life" by Sir T. Mar
tin-that, speaking of Princess Deatrice
as an infant, the prince wrote; She
doesn't like it."
Other corruptions are, or were. EN-
for them" Hawyut. for Harriet"
chawyet for chariot" yaliow for "yel-
lew" tossel for "tassel," Lunnon for
London" Roome for Rome" goold
for gold" obleege for "oblige." The
first duke of Wellington, as 1 have been
told. always said obleege. 1t certain
ly does CRATE upon the ear to hear don't
used for doesn't" and yet we find it
used in "Picllwicl Papers" in the song
which Mr.. Wardle sings on Christmas
eve at the Manor farm, Dingley Dell:
And love that's too strong-why, it don't
last long,
As many have found to their pain"
In East Anglia they say you don't
ought" and "he didn't ought" which,
thnurh trne is slirhtiv morn N IN aticn
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
4 Bil.lhdnY PnrIT.

Mrs. sherwood, Second street, invit-
ed number Of the girl friends o. her
daughter Katherine, to take tea with
her Friday evening last in honor Of
Katheripe's birthday. The young
ladies responded, and enjoyed very
happy evening. Miss sherwood, in
whose honor the party was given, is an
invalid, but on this occasion was al
lowed to sit up for an hour. The girls
took us birthday Offering lot OF
beautiful roses and 4 picture.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
The Flood at New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, May 1.-The river is
almost certain to show 1916 feet in
the next day or two, but so far
there have been no serious results re-
ported, The weak spots along the
Louisiana line are known and work is
concentrated upon them. So far the
defender, have been successful in nold-
ing the line.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

REPUBLICANS generally are pleased
that the Kentucky Legislature has
elected a republican Senator, but
those from Kentucky who are appli-
cants for Federal offices are especially
pleased, because all Kentucky appoint
ments had been held up on account OF
the legislative deadlock. Although
the vote of Senator Deboe will not
make republican majority in the
Senate and was not needed, TO assure
the passage of the Dingley. tariff bill.
he will get warm welcome frouS'iTfs
republican colleagues in that body.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
MONDAY, may 3, 1897.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

M,prsrr, LEADER: You are requested to
annonnce that am u candidate for senator OF
the Ninth. Fourteenth District subject 10 the
Renublican Senatorial Convention. ana that
viii not ask permission to appoint delegates
nor exercise such authority If tenderen 10 nle
by any Committee JNo II
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
EDITOR LEADER: VIII you announce inyour
naner that the undersigned will be canuidate
Tor the once of County commissioner, subject
to the will OF the Republican Qun'y GpnNen-
tion. .,", nornshin
EDITOR LEADER: Please announce that hat
Anpenstein of adams Township VIII ne
candidate before the coming Repuollcap ,',,, nouu
ty Convention for the nomination Tor county
Commissioner.
EDITOR LrADER: Please announce tnaC MI; MI;
w H. Barber of Grandview township, wiz
he n candidate for nomination TO the ONCE ol
Comfy Commissioner. subject to the decisloh
Of the Republican County ConTenIi1IHI, lIi II,n nno
oblige 'A -D
EDITOR LEApER-The West End OF lhe
county being entitled to the commissioner;
Belpre township comes to the front and VIII
present the name of s. 5. McNeal, OF ioeIpree
township. at the county convention; McNNta
mas been q resident of tho county all ms lle;
is a staunch Republican, an eX'teacher ana
we'll known throughout the county,
EDITOR LEADER: viii you please announce
that the undersigned will De cAruloale
for the office Of County Commissioner
subject to the will of the Repunhcan coLNeh'
tion of Washington County. .
JANE &. ANDERsoN.
Grandview Township.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

Mrs, j, i. West, Putnam street, en-
tertaiued number Of lady friends nj
tea saturday last, Tho guests were in
.vited to come at 3 O'clock, to indulge in
cards. This they responded to, and en-
joyed most delightful afternoon.
.Tea was served at o'clock, and the
guests remained until lutte in the eve
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
The Araher-sharkey Bout.

New YORK, May 1.-The Maher-
Sharkey bout will take place in New
York city in June and the purse will
be $4,000. Buck Connolly, Maher's
backer, is responsible for that state
ment, but would not mention the
name of the club that had secured the
bout,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
Gomez sa.I 70 have Crossed the Trocha.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 1.-Great ex-
element has been caused in Havana
by the report that Maxine Gomez is
in the province of Pinar del Rio. 1t is
rumored that several days ago, when
Mayla Rodriguez, with large number
of Cuban forces passed into Pinar del
Rio province Gen. Gomez and his staff
wore with them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
Making Progress.

The new triple block on Front street
below Putnam, is beginning to assume
form, the brick foundation having
arisen several feet. If there ever was
a good foundation put on uneasy"
ground, this is one.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
Don't TOBACCO Spil and Smoke
Your Life Away.

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using eas'-
ly and forever, be made well, stroug.
magnetic. full of nav life and vigc..
take No-To-Bac. the wonder-wor ;e /.
tbat makes weak men strong. Macy
ga n ten pounds in ten days. Owe t0o,-
600 cured. Buy No-To-B Bac from .ICur
own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample urs lied free.
Ad. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or
New York
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

A RECEEDING market and miseraol
roads are discouraging TO oil operations
but the report from field men Is never
theless very gratifying and scores OF
rigs are going up in all directions from
Marietta, the real oil center.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
w Ocenpy Thelr .,ew Mome.

, About the 18th of this month Mr.. W.
j. Cram, mother and sister, willoecupy
their new home on the Muskingum
above Israel Devors. They have chris t.
ened the new site, which is beautiful
one, "Eenlock Place.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

The representatives of Hawaii in
Washington have become alarmed at
the fight that is being made on the
reciprocity treaty, and Mr.. Thurston,
who is in this country as a special com
missioner from the government of lla-
wall, has presented, a long and care
fully prepared statement TO the Senate
Finance lscoinmittee sopposing abroga-
tion of the treaty. According to Mr..
Thurston, the debtor and credit col
umns between the United States and
has been in effect stands as follows;
Hawaiian duties reulitted on America n
products &2l, coo, coo: profits made by
Americans from freights, commissions,
ship building, insurance, sugar, and
merchandising s52, Psi, 396; existing
property acquired by Americans $43,
73l, ,544, making Il tolul OF the accrued
benefits to the U. S. of SIG 9S2, go.
And against this he charges S55, 500 24l,
the amount of duties remitted by the
United States on Hawaiian products,
which gives balance in favor of the
U. S. of sGl, 0S3, 500. As it is the gener-
al belief that the annexation of Ha-
waii is only a question of time, it is
not likely that the reciprocity treaty
will be abrogated, although most per-
sons regard Mr.. Thurston's figures
as much exaggerated as to our finan-
cial benefit Hereunder, There are
weightier reasons than dollars and
cents why this country must either
own or control Hawaii
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

A DISPATCH from Glouster contains
the welcome news that No. 10 mine at
Derthick was opened Friday for the
production of coal after an idleness Of
five months. About half of the usual
force of men were put to work and in
a short time the number will be in
creased to several hundred.
q. The DerthiclI tipple, engine houses,
and other out buildings, were con-
sumed by fire on December l, and over
500 miners deprived of employment in
the dead of winter, with apparently no
means of subsistence. Their condition
has been used as campaign material by
Democratic papers throughout the
State.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

BECAUSE of disagreement between
City Council and County Court over at
Charleston Saturday, the latter has re-
fused to grant licenses to saloons ana
the town is now ''dry" and will remain
so until the differences are settled.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

COLUMBUS has put into effect its new
reform in the handling of the saloons
within its limits. All such places must
now be closed at midnight.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

Hon. NATHAN Il. SCOTT, of West Vlr-
ginia, says he will not accept the ap-
pointment of Commissioner of Internal
Revenue unless the regulations OF the
civil service be repealed. He regards
the thing as fraud.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

CHAIRMAN II. p. GROUSE, of the state
Republican Central Committee has Is
sued a call for the members OF the
committee to meet at Columbus friday
Nav 18th, to fix the time and place for
holding the State convention.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

THE news comes from Cleveland that
Hon. Tom L. johnson will be Demo
cratic candidate for United States SEN
ator against John r. Mclean.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

Ex-GovERNoR of Indiana, A. G. For
ter, is reported to be dying of paresis,
at his home in Indianapolis.
Governor Porter has been a potent
factor in the politics of his State and OF
the Nation. He placed General Harri-
sons name in nomination in 1SS8.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
I'm MicrObiaI Affections.

Two French biologists claimt that fast
ing lessons the effects of diphthetia and
other microbial affections.s@
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

We will consider It great favor "
subscribers will report any fa'ure
to get their Leader. or any care'ess-
ness on the part of the carrier
Subscribers Will please not pay
the carriers unless the carrier
punches his credit tug In subscrip-
er's presence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

OVER in Delaware county, this State,
there is very peculiar case. 1t is of a
woman who had been placed in Jail,
and when given her freedom she refused
to leave the bastile, preferring to live
in her cell. She refuses to go, aud the
officers are in Il quandory as to what
process of law they will have to go
through with to eject her.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
CIenn noolklsecninc.

In Il ledger of 456 pages which was
found in an Auburn Me,) curios. ty shop
among set of business books used a
century ago by New Gloucester firm,
there is not blot, though all the pages
are full of entries. The books were kept
with quill pen and home-made ink.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

THE republicans of the Senate FL
nance committee will present the
amended Diugley tariff bill to the full
committee the first of this week. and
the date upon which the bill will be re-
ported to the Senate depends entirely
upon the tactics of the democratic
members of the committee. They say
that they have no Intention of delay
ing the reporting of the bill longer
than is necessary for them to digest
the amendments, but there are circum-
stances which have aroused the sus-
picion that they do not intend to hurry
themselves in "digesting" the amend
ments. However, it isn't exactly fair
TO accuse them in advance.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

Born branches of Congress met yes
terday, but in accordance with the
agreement made last week adjourned
without transactlng any business, un-
til Monday. There was not large at-
tendance in either House or Senate, as
many Senators and Representatives.
have not vet returned from New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03

PRESIDENT Mckinley returned from
his trip to New York much oenehteu
by the temporary change of scene and
very much pleased with his reception
in that city and with the ceremonies
attending the dedication of the monu-
ment to Gen. Grant, in which he was a
DISTINGUISHED participant.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-05-03
Extra Seed Potatoes Free.

II outyiezds all others nearly taco to one.
us o0Ohing qualities are superior. White, Dry and
1t as tile hd0dS0neSt !
The times., 1897-03-14
The Problem of the Masses.

1t is to increased wealth and to increased
civilization that we owe the wide gulf
which today separates well-to-do citizens
from the masses. 1t is the increased
wealth of this mighty city which has
driven the poor back, inch by inch, until
we find them today herding together,
packed like herrings in a barrel, neglected
and despised, and left to endure wrongs
and harGShips which. if they were related
of far-off savage tribe, would cause EX-
eter Hall to shudder till its bricks fell down.
1t is the increased civilization OF this mar
yelous age which has made life a victory
only for the strong, the gifted and the spe-
cially blest, and left the weak, the poor
and the ignorant to work out in their proper
persons the theory of the survival of the
tittest to the bitter end.
The Compromised era of domestic lcgis-
lation is said to be at hand, and prophets
with powerful telescopes declare they can
see the first faint signs of its dawn upon
the political horizon. When that era has
come within the range of the naked eye il
is probable that the homes of the poor will
be one of its burning questions, and the
strong arm of the law may be extendedprO-
tectingly, even at the risk OF showing the
shortness OF its sleeve, as far as the humble
toilers, who at the present moment suffer
only its penalties, and enjoy none of its
advantages. George r. Sims.
The times., 1897-03-14

home, and there is its own chef. The so
cial mind is turned toward the invention
of fanciful new dishes just as strongly as
the mind of the late Ward McAllister had
its bent in the direction of social eXclu-
Siveness, The little cozy Suppers remind
one not a little of those impromptu re'
pasts that the men often enjoyed in their
dormitories when they were in college.
1t was no new thing for fashionable per
sons to invite their friends to their homes
after the opera and theater, and some part
of refreshment was always served. There
freshment, however, was light. There was
generally a meager collection of sand
wicbeS and cake. OF course there was
plenty to drink champagne and other
wines. Now, however, no cold collation.
greets the eye Instead three or four steam
ing chatting dishes await the returningreve
ers, their savory contents covered by great
silver heaters, and the blue flames of their
double power alcohol lamps shedding
CHEEKY glory upon the scene.
The utensils used for these chatting dish
banquets are frequently of silver, and
each guest furnishes himself with plates,
knives and spoons from the supplies In
the buffet, and then serves himself as
well from the steaming chatting dish, be-
cause the assistance OF servants is, by
general consent, tabooed. Some host
esses pride themselves on special recipes
for Welsh rarebit and the buck varieties,
while others pin their faith to wonderful
connections of lobster or appetiZing messes
of oysters; but whatever dishes may be
cooked and eaten at these delightful y
informal little feasts, there can be no
doubt that their slightly Bohemian flavor
adds greatly to their piquant charm.
Take this piquancy and add thereto the
Endorsement OF the Prince Of Wales and
what more could a society devotee ask.
The adoption Of the chatting dish by the
prince has had its effect on the Anglo
mainacs of the United States and those
who lead in the demonstrations of Anglo
phobia are already planning various sorts
of chatting dish festivities. 1t seems prob
able that the fad will have even a greater
run in the United States than in England.
Then, too, such Endorsement as it has re-
The times., 1897-03-14
The kaiser's Mustache Trainer.

The noblest sons of Germany. says the
New York World, devote their best energies
to cultivating mustaches. The Emperor
William sets them an example.
His majesty possesses the newest and
most successful mustache trainer in Ger
many. 1t is an arrangement divided In
the center by a buckle. On each side of the
buckle is a strip of ribbon, lined with pink
netting, permitting ventilation. At the end
of each ribbon is tiny comb
His majesty's valet places the buckle in
the center of his majesty's mustache and
combs the ends of the imperial mustache
toward his majestys ears. The end of The
ribbon can then be fastened by pieces Of
elastic to the ears. Thelittle combs lie down
and cause no annoyance.
The mustache trainer can be worn all
night, and if the whiskers are long enough
the result is sure TO be most warlike and
Impressive. The emperor has fine mus
tacbe. The ends are long and sharp and
point toward his ears as straight and stiffly
as if they were made of steel.
His majesty uses the mustache cuitivator
not only in the retirement of his private
apartments He carries one in his pocket,
and whenever the hairy decoration threat
ems to droop or to fall into disorder he
takes out the little machine and restores
it to perfect symmetry.