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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
ONE THuNDERcLAP A CENTURY.
There Are Some Places Where Thun-
dernforms Arc Unknown.

derstOrms Arc Unknown.
In Finland, East Turkestan, Iceland,
Nova Zembla, the north part of Siberia,
as well as all places in the extreme
north, a clap of thunder Is an unknown
occurrence; while Peru hns only one, or,
at most, two, thundcrstorms in a cen
tury. its thunderstorm of 1877 having
been the. only one since 1908. ..t.,
Some parts of France, on the other
hand, appear to be the most ,thundery
places on, the .enrtt's surface. as, ac-
coEding to, the president of the French
/ Meteorological society, in six or seven
months of 1892 as many as s32S were
counted.
The director of the observatory at
Odessa, who has closely studied the
question, states that there is zone of
electric activity of great intensity on
both sides of the equator, which is also
the zone of the greatest RAINFALL This
zone lie divides into three sections. the
first embracing Asia and Oceanica,
Indo-China and the Sunda isles to New
Guinea. The yearly thunderstorms over
that zone average from 90 TO 1o0gnc I r
The second zone starts from thewest
coast of Africa between latitudes 5 and
10 degrees north and Is and Is degrees
south, while the third zone comprises
the tropical regions Of America. where
the mean arpual 9umber Of thunder
storms exceeds 100.
To the, north Of this zone, which is
termed the electric equator, the storms
decrease in number till the deserts of
Africa. Egypt. Persia and central Asia
are reached, where the rainfall is scnpty
and thunderstorms rare. 7.., s,sel,,.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
MINISTER AND CAPTAIN.
Eject of Youthful Looks Combin et
MILAN xeliuu lrega.

Eject of Youthful Looks Combin ID
with n Yukon. Travelling Dress.
The following anecdote is related in
connection with Hon. Clifford Sifton's
trip to the Yukon country. The gov
ernment party embarked at Vancouver
on the governments steamer Quadra. The
youthful looking minister of the. in
iterior, who was personally unknown to
the captain of the vessel, retired to his
cabin for the purpose of changing his
clothes. and appeared shortly after
ward at the dinner table in Yukon
travelling suit. of which the prominent
features were blue flannel shirt and
eopper-riHeted oycrcc 'ls03H "aaI
! Capt. Wafbran, attired in full naval
uniform, took hiscustomary seat at the
head of the table, and the company
.waited for the signal to begin. The cap
tain seemed to have something on his
mind, however, and was apparently
waiting for somebody. He fidgeted
around generally, and looked OCCASION
ally over his shoulder toward the saloon
entrance. Finally. when the soup was
getting rather cool, the captain hearing
one Of the guests address the minister
as '"Mr. Sifton," said politely:
at beg your pardon, Mr.. Sifton. but
do you knows If the minister, your fa'
ther, is coming in to dinner?"
Explanations followed, and now the
captain has ordered the photographs Of
all the members of the cabinet to be sent
him for future use. ,,t.. .I..... ...-.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
GREAT QUANTITIES OF FOOD.
The Productive Power of the United
leI -a States Ii. Now In Evidence.

The Productive Power of the United
I -a States Ii. Now In Evidence.
4 Michael G. Mulhall, F.S. S., in North
American Review. writes: 1t appears
that MS regards quantity three Ameri-
cans now export as much as five did
20 years ago. which suffices to show how
gronndless are the predictions of some
writers who tell us that as population
increases so the surplus products for
expectation must diminish. In the
last 20 years population has risen from
45,eoo,go0 to II, 100000 souls, an increase
of So per cent, and at the same time
the weight of exports has risen IT'S
per cent; that is, three times as fast
as population,
The quantities Of food yearly ex-
ported are sufficient 10 feed 10000 ,OOO
persons in Europe, from which it ap-
pears that American farms raise food
for 10000, 900 people yeayiy- The west
ern praIries are capable of carrying
double the present nam ber of live stock,
and producing ten times as much grain
as they do. so that, fora least q cent tury
to come, there is every probability that
the. exportation of food will increase
with population, The same is.true as
regards cotton, the crop having risen
125 per cent. in 20 years. JE.+rr.Js
The world is only beginning to have
evidence of the enormous productive
power OF the United States. q
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

In pursuance of an order of the Probate
Court of v ashington County, Ohio, will offer
for sale. at public auction, on
FRIDAY, DECEMBER PATH. 1897
at ore o'clock p. m, at the Putnam street door
Of the Court House, in the City of Marietta,
Ohio, the following described real estate.
situate in the City Of Marietta, County Of
Washington. and state of Ohio. to-wit: Begin
ming on the line OF Front street forty-hve 45l
feet southerly from the northwest corner of
tity Lot No. sixty-three t6S), in Square No.
four ~, thence Southerly along the line OF said
street torty.fve (45) feet, thence Easterly at
right angles with said street one hundred and
eighty (ls0) feet to the East line Of Lot No.
sixty.two tB2, thence Northerly along the line
Of said lot forty,-fiye 45 feet, thence Westerly
TO the place OF beginning, and being the :. u
OF the N. Il Of said Lot SO. and the ). II OF the
N. u Of said Lot ~ in said Square No.+. d =
, Appraised at Sls00. .r...; f,ra .-.' .s.ii
Terms Of sale: Onethird cash on day OF sale,
nethird in six i8) months, and one-third in
twelve ti2 months;, deferred payments to bear
interest and be secured by mortgage on the
premises sold. ''-'
HENRY .LEONHARD, Executor of the estate
OF Jacob M. Pfeiff5r. deceased. i,i .r}.
=. j. Cutter, Atty for Executor.
Nov. 80, l897-4w. Il 'si 81 .!.t H''.r-.t'.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
AHouselold Necssnitx.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most
wonderful medical discovery OF the
age, pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, act gently and positively on kid
neys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure head
ache, fever. habitual constipation and
billiousness. Please buy and try box
Of G. G.. c. today; 10, 25 so cents. Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
Hanna Las the .urlp.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov Ex-senator
Hanna is confined to his home at Glen
mere with severe attack of the grip.
He will be unable TO attend to business
for several davs. r.r, .~..rt, s-i. .a
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

IT is good plan to make list OF
those of your friends who expect cost,
ly Christmas presents-and then neg
lect them. If the sentiment Of your
remembrance will not beautify it in
the eyes of the recipient it is just as
well to save your money to pay gas
and grocery bills.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

A PARKERsBURe minister says he
doesn't like to see two dollar and a
half and three dollar clerks purchas-
ing sixty dollar dress suits in order to
attend Thanksgiving Day balls. He
should remain away from such worldly
designations and he wouldn't see the
dress suits. --a .,i
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

tSENAToR HANNA is not bothered half
as much about that joint caucus as are
certain gentlemen of the Democratic
faith who are unable to realize that
they are licked.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
,on't Tobacco Spit and Smoke
Your Life Away.

fyou want TO quit tobacco using easi-
nd forever, be made we'll, strong,
letie, full of new life and vigor.
No-To-Bac. the wonder-worker
axes weak men strong. Many
~ pounds in ten days. Over 40O,-
5a1 I. Buy No-To-R Rac from your
~. ygist, who will guaran tee a
'klet and sample mailed free.
q Remedy Co., Chicago or
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
Protectea BIZ Nature.

The summer. cont Of the polar fox is
dark, almost black. In winter it is SO
white that the animal can hardly be
seen as itrupS oyer the snow.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

THE man who is making candidates
for Mayor is working the city directory
for all it is worth. E
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
TUESDAY. NOV. 80. 1897

eIr Senator. elect Voight doesn't see
what he wants he should not hesitate
to ask for it.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

Just try 10 cent box of Cnscarets
the finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

{ For earache, put couple Of drops of
Thomas Eclectric Oil on a Bit of cotton
and place it in the ear. The pain will
stop in few moments. Simple
enough, isn'tit?
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30

4 YH.J osIG irf .Hn''a.V y lato 'af
415a 5.seis,oi si ~ ,G..bslpJI
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-30
Executors Sale of Real
Estate.

In pursuance of an order OF the Probate
Court OF " ashington County, Ohio, l will offer
for sale. at public auction, on
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31
THE FLOOD IN ARKANSAS.
A Town VIII be Washed Away When the
Waters Meet.

ARKANSAS CITY, Ark, March 3l.--
The steamer skate Adams" saved
nearly SOC souls from the food, last
night, at Rosedale and Laconia. A
break several miles above Rosedale has
sent The water down and threatened
everybody in the town. The water is
now within short distance Of Rose
dale and no power on earth can save
the homes, stores and mills which will
be swept away inside Of twenty-four
hours. Hundreds have fought the riv-
or, but the river Is too strong. The
water from Eaton is now rushing with
frightful speed towards Greenville,
Miss. There is another break at Way
side, several miles below. The floods
from above and below will meet at
Rosedale and wipe that town off the
map.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 5l.-A
Scripps- McRae telegram from Helena,
Arkansas, says: "a telephone mes
sage says the Westover levee is still
with but slender hopes Of
saving it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 81 -
West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio. Virginia
and Pennsylvania were represented In
the two parties OF Dunkards that left
this city. last night and this morning,
for St. Pan. on route to the Dunkard
colony ct Devils Lake, North DAKOTA.
At st. Paul they will be reinforced by
delegates from Missouri, Iowa and
Kansas. This Is the fourth annual
migration to the North Dakota colony,
which is in the Turtle mountain district,
just south OF the Canadian boundary,
and will give the community popula-
tion Of about 5000 souls. The colonists
who first tried the experiment were
not well pleased with their experiences,
but after the second year, they came
to the conclusion that move had been
made In the right direction; and since
then each yearly exodus from the east
and middle west has shown an increase
in numbers. Overcrowding OF the
land which the Dunksrds have hitherto
been settling, is given as reason for
their effort to centralize in North
Dakota, the emigrants Of each state
having a colony Of their own, but the
rules OF all the colonies are the same.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

The csnadIan Alliance for the supprssslsa q Il
Entirely


ToRoNro, o ,a,i,, March 81 The
Cauadian alliance for the total sup
preston of the liquor traffic, which
corresponds to the prohibition party Ia
the United States. save that 1t is more
political and aggressive In It's policy,
has decided upon plan for action in
connection with the forthcoming plebis.
cite, which latter 10 to determine
whether the people OF the dominion
desire the government to enact bill
for the abolition of the saloon. The
alliance is not only waiting for the an
nouncement of the date OF the plebis-
cite vote, but 1t Is understood on good
authority that this will not be made
public until the necessary bill is enacted
In the dominion parliament.
When this bill has been passed the
alliance will announce day for the
simultaneous Inauguration OF an anti
liquor campaign from one end Of The
dominion to the other, and which will
be designated as Plebiscite day.
Meanwhile. calls are being prepared
for two great conventions In this city;
one on July 18th, In the interest Of
dominion prohibition, and another on
the following day, In behalf of prohibi-
tion in the province OF Ontario. The
first convention will consist Of proba.
bly, 5000 delegates. representing tenn
perance and church organisations Of
all kinds; while the provincial conven-
ton will have delegate attendance Of
about $500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31
iRELAND'S SAINT.
The Bones Of St. Patrick csntslsed Ia Statue
at Montreal.

MONTREAL, Can, March 31.--Re-
Gently q statue of st. Patrick from the
studio OF a sculptor in Rome. Italy. was
placed in the chancel of St. Patrick q
church, which edifice recently cele-
brated its fiftieth anniversary. On the
breast Of the statue is small box
which, it is claimed, contains verita-
BILE portion of the bones OF Ireland's
patron saint.
The question having been raised as
to the genuineness of this relic, docu-
mentary evidence : has been produced
showing that it has for centuries been
10 the possession of the monastery OF
the holy cross in SAKE Urvo. Italy.
This institution has q fully attested
record proving, beyond question, that
the relic Is portion of the mortal re-
mains of Ireland's saint
Great interest is manifested among
the Catholic community as to whether
the relic will manifest any miraculous
characteristics. 1t was presented to
the church through Rsv. Mgr. LsClair,
one of the professors OF the Canadian
college at Rome, but who formerly was
one of the priests of Sc. Patrick's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

ATHENS, March 31--The Cretan ref
ugees who arrived here made an ap-
peal to the heads OF European states.
praying in the name Of humanity, that
she blockade Of Cretan ports by the
warships Of the powers be raised In
order that supplies Of food may be ad
mitted to the island, thus averting q
famine which threatens thousands of
people, men, women and children, in
Crete. The Red Cross society has
made an international appeal.
PARIS, France, March 31.-The re-
port that the powers have decided upon
the partial blockade Of Greece, TO be-
gin almost Immediately, is confirmed
here upon authority which nisy be re-
gar ded as official.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31
LABOR OF CONvICTS
A Bill Before the Michigan leg
isIature for the Adjustment
of Such Work.
COLORADO sToRM-BouND
Word From Washington Thai
the President VIII not In
terfere at Santa Fe.
THE BLOCKADE OF GREECE

LANSING, Mich, March 8i.---Rep.
ressntativs holsters bill to abolish
convict labor in prisons, and which
has made considerable of furry, II
the special order in the assembly, to-
day. 1t differs from the New York
law in that 1t provides that convicts
shalt bs farmed out to counties to work
on the roads, and that when not so en-
ployed they shall be worked on prison
farms or taught to make articles for
use In state institutions exclusively. The
bi has been promoted by the organized
labor Of the state and Is championed by
the labor committee.
1t 10 antagsnizod, however, by the
officers Of the state penal Institutions
and others Interested and It's passage
will be hotly contested. A single petit
tion In support OF its enactment co.,
tains 10, 900 signatures. This is one Of
the largest petitions ever presented to
the state legislature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

DALLAS, Texas, March 81 North
ern Texas was again visited by down
pour Of rain, which began last night
and continued, without interruption.
until this morning. The storm in this
city was especially severe. The streets
are like rivers. 1t is reported that a
destructive wind storm, between Dallas
dFortWorth, occurred, but no particu-
lars have been received so far this
morning. At the headquarters Of the
Texas & Pacific and Santa Fe railroads
It Is stated that the storm Is general all
along their lines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31
A MASONIC Event.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 81.
One of the most notable events In
the history OF the Masonic fraternity OF
the northwest, will take place at the
temple, this evening. and it has
brought to the city fully 1000 sir
knights from the entire northwest. The
event is an elaborate presentation OF
the work in the degree of Malta, work
in this degree being presented In
similar form at only one other place in
this country-Cincinnati. Outside Of
those present only as spectators, 800
sir knights will actively participate IN
the ceremonies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

New YORK, N. r., March 31.-.
The battleship. .'Iowa'', arrived at the
Brooklyn navy yard, from Ph,ladelphia.
this morning, and will be placed in the
dry dock to have her bottom prepared
for her official tripsto the Maine coast.
Monday the ship anchored over night,
and early yesterday morning she pass
ed out OF the capesto sea.fas
The s,Iowa,'s was spseded over IL
knots, between the two light ships, on
FIVE fathom bank. Sne covered the
distance three timssN under forced
draught. The two frat runs. she made
an average speed OF 1880 knots an
hour. On the third run, she spurted
and the speed increased to 1878 knots.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31
TERRIBLE CYCLONE.
The Streets Of Chandler, Oklahoma, PILED with
Dead and Injured.

GUTHRIE, Oklahoma, March 31.--A
despatch received this morning from
Chandler, stated that nineteen dead
bodies had been taken from the ruins,
left by last nights cyclone. The build
ings on fire are burning fiercely. Many
persons undoubtedly met death by fire,
while pinned fast under the debris.
In one building, five injured people
were burned to death; at another, the
incinerated bodies of three unknown
children were taken out,
Another telephone message was re-
ceived, this morning, which asked for
help, and rescue parties started from
Guthrie. The message said the entire
business portion of the town was
burned, after being wrecked BY the
Cyclone. The Cyclone was described
IS being terrible almost beyond de-
scription. Several OF the injured be-
came temporarily insane. The main
street of the town was mass OF dead
and injured people. There are twenty
dead here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31
. iai Telegram to The Optic .

Spec ial Telegram to The Optic.
SANTA FK, N. M March s1st, 1897
1T is semi-officlally reported from
Washington that President Mckinley
has decided not to interfere further in
the Borrego assassination case. Extra
guards will be placed over the con-
demned prisoners tonight.
Camilo Berardinelli, who was wanted
for wife MURDER was captured las
night at Albuquerque. Sheriff Kinsell
brings him to Santa Fs at midnight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 81
The Congregational home missionary
society closes the seventy-nrst year Of
itc existence to-day, and its officers and
executive council are looking eagerly
for tho advent of the "wave of pros
perity." Financially, the past year has
been the worst that the society has ex-
perienced in its seven decades Of ex-
istence. On March 1st, its indebtedness
to banks for borrowed money was near
ly 1920, 900 and nothing was on hand
to meet the standing expenses Of the
present month, amounting to $50, 900
more. The don ations and subscrip-
tions during the month have been lib
eral, but the society is still heavily IN
debt, and no relief is anticipated for
some time to come. unless In the mean
time some bequests may become avail
able.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

LONDON. England, March b.
The respective crews Of Oxford and
Cambridge have been doing some hard
practicing, during the past week, pre-
paratory to their annual race which
takes place on Saturday afternoon. To-
morrow and Friday, they will take
things easier. Both crews have shown
up well, but the Oxfords have done
some tremendous pacing and are the
favorites among betting men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

WAsHmcrox, D. q, March s1.-
The president, to-day, sent to the sem
ate the following nominations: Jacob
Triebar, of Arkansas, 70 be attorney
for the United States In Arkansas; H.
M. Cooley, United States marshal 10
Arkansas; D. P. johnson, OF South
Dakota, agent for the Indians at the
Sisseton agency; T. w. Cridler, of
West Virginia, to be third assistant
secretary OF state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31
Senator Hoar introduces One to
the Arbitratiou6iIl. To-day,
That is Adopted.
TARIFF BILL IS PASSED
A Terrible Cyclone Fills the
Streets Of Chandler Ok,
With Dead and Dying.
MAD, oN-RUSHING WATERS

WASHINGTON, ID. g., March Sl.--
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, offered the follow
ing resolution: "Resolved, That ths
committee on foreign relations be in
structed to inquire what obligation the
United States has assumed toward
the people OF Cuba, by assisting them
and maintaining the right TO prevent
the acquisition OF that island by any
European power and compelling its
people to remain subject 10 the DOM
inion of Spain" The resolution went
over until tomorrow. The vice-pres-
ident laid before the senate the reso-
luton offered yesterday by Mr.. Morgan,
Of Alabama, inquiring as 10 the let
ters alleged to have been written to the
president by Maxine Gomez, the
leader of the Cuban revolutionary
army. The resolution went over. The
senate went into executive session.
The amendment of Mr.. Hoar to the
general treaty of arbitration providing
that all questions Of national policy,
the Monroe doctrine, etc, shall be
eliminated from the treaty and all
subjects proposed 10 be submitted to
arbitration under the treaty shall be
first submitted to the senate and be
agreed to by two-thirds Of the vote OF
that body, was the first amendment
voted on and was adopted by an over
whelming majority.
The Chiffon amendment to the arbi-
! tration treaty was laid on the table by
o majority of seven votes in the execu-
tive session OF the senate. The Chill
ton amendment added a clause to the
treaty making 1t read that the United
States agreed to submit 10 arbitration
all questions in dispute between tie
two nations swhich the senate might,
at the time, deem fit subjects to such
arbitration"
The president this afternoon signed
the Mississippi food resolution, max
iag an appropriation Of $3.50. 600 for
the Improvement OF the Mississippi
river from the head OF the passes on
the gulf, to the mouth of the Ohio.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 81
No objection was made, at the open
ing of the house, this morning, to the
immediate further consideration OF the
tariff bill.
Mr.. Grosvenor offered the new Sec
tion, authorized by the committee on
ways and means, making the duties in
the bill applicable to all imports OF
April.
Mr.. Bailey, Of Texas, made the point
that the amendment was not in order,
being against principle of law that
there shall be no retroactive element.
The house finally agreed, by vote
of l50 to 1870, to make the bill take
effect April 1st, SO far as duties on or
dered imports are concerned.
TARIFF BILL PASSED.
The tariff bill passed the house at |
1880 o'clock, this afternoon, the vote |
standing 205 yeas to 121 nays.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-31

KANSAS CITY, March 31.-The first
trans-M Mississippi bench show. under
the auspices and authority OF the Amer
loan kennel club, opened, to-day, at
the armory. II Is intended to be an
annual fixture. The entries number
about 900, and include some OF the
most celebrated dogs in the country.