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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21

COUNTY CONVENTION,

To THE REPuBLlcANs OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY
You are called to meet in delegate Conven-
tiOn in the City Of Marietta, Oh Tuesday. Aug
ust 2ith, at eleven o'clock, a NJ, for the Dur-
pose OF placing i'll nomination candidates for
the following Offices ana for the transaction
of aaY other business that may come before
the Convention:
One Tor Representative.
One for Treasurer
one for Prosec .tipg Attorney.
one Tor commissioner.
One foi. Inhrmary Director.
Uno for Coroner.
The unit of representation shall be one dele
gate Tor each 20 votes cast for Secretary of
state at the November election of 1885. ana
one delegate for each fraction amounting TO
thirteen or more. The primary election will
be held on SATURDAY August 2lst in the
Country precincts from 10 p. NJ at the
usual place OF voting. and in the City wards
from $3.50 TO 1880 p NJ The election in each
ward and precinct shall be conducted by one
Judge and one secretary TO be elected by the
Republican voters present at the opening OF
the primaries.
Each delegation must present to the Con-
vention proper credentials, duly attested by
the presiding judge and secretary, together
with list of the names of those voting at the
primary
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21

yet it is to the extreme northern situa-
tion which they both possess that is
due the excessive richness Of their
placer deposits.
1t is a well established fact that the
richest placer deposits in the world are
to be found in those localities where
the disintegrating effects Of the ele-
ments have been most retarded. No
where is this so well exemplifed as in
Alaska and northern Siberia. In the
latter, at least, the soil is almost per-
petually frozen, and this fact, together
with the dense forests which subse-
!quently covered the deposits, has ia
vored the preservation of the gold
grains and nuggets from the wearing
and depuding action Of the water. In
fact, many cf the gold deposits in this
region have been found 10 be due to
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21
wA5HlNG.-otA1H.N2 F0a GOLD SAND

the influence of glaciers only, and,
thanks to the cold climate which fol-
lowed the glacial period, many have
been preserved to the present day in
their original form. They even show
traces OF a geological period partially
contemporary with man, fer n.emen-
toes of his presence have been left in
them in the form Of arrow heads, orra-
ments, coins, bones, etc.
In general the richness Of the gold
deposits Of these extreme northern re-
gions shows itself in every respect, be-
ginning with their width, size Of STRAIT
iAcation and the amount Of gold they
contain. The Olckmicsl. district OF
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21
AN ITALIAN SOLOMON.
The Just Decision Of a Distinguished
Nfccroy.


Nfccroy.
The duke of Ossone. while viceroy OF
Naples, delivered many quaint and
clever judgments. The case is related
where a young Spanish exquisite named
Bertrand Solus, while lounging around
in the busy part of the city. was run
against by a porter carrying bundle
of wood on his shoulder
The porter had called out: "Make
way, ,please!" several times. but with
out effect. He had then tried to get by
without collision, but his bundle caught
in the young mans velvet dress and
tore it. Solus was highly indignant,
and had the porter arrested. The vice
roy, who had privately investigated the
matter, told the porter to pretend he
was dumb, and at the trial to reply by
signs to any question that might he
put to him.
When the case came on and Solus had
made his complaint, the viceroy turned
to the porter and asked him what he
had to say in reply. The porter only
shook his head and made signs with
his hands.
What judgment do you want me to
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21

trappers have to record every step they
take 10y. scoring the trees.
In the midst Of these dismal sur
ravIjiugs we were forced TO spend the
night, as we did not dare trust ourselves
to the rapids after dark. The river pro-
vided us with pure, cool water, and the
dense trees kept Of the sharp north
wind, Having carefully examined our
weapons and settled the watches in
tr.2s, we prepared TO pass the night,
Wien my turn came, threw fresh fuel
On the fire, wrapped my fur coat around
me, as the night was cold, ard was soon
lost in reyerie.
1t was not quite dark, but though tbs
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21
cold MINES IN SIBERIA.
Scenes That Will Probably Ee Du-
plicated in Klondike Region.
Fhe Two Regions in which Are Found
tho Richest Placer Mines In the
World Lie in Almost the sarae
Norticrn Latitude.
Copyright, 1871

1t is rather remarkable coincidence
that the two regions which contain the
richest gold plaeers yet discovered
should lie in almost identically the
same northern latitude, within three
degrees of the Arctic circle. refer to
the recent Klondike discoveries of
Alaska and the enormously rich
placers of the Olekminsk district in
northeastern Siberia. Both regions
occupy the basins of rivers flowing in
to northern waters and lie within the
zone of almost perennial frost.
While the identity of latitude Of
these two regions is purely coincident,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21
DON'T Tobacco Spill and Smoke
Your Life Away.

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using easi.
ly and forever, be made well, strong
magnetic, full of nsw life and yigor
take No-ToyBac, the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. MANY
gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 400.
900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your
own druggist. who will guaraL tee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free.
Ad. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or
New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-21

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, 1897-08-21

There must be member OF the County Cen
tral Committee chosen in each ward and pre-
cinct, by ballot. who shall serve in that cana
city until the next County prim iry election
the spring primaries no election is necessary
at this time
The attention of the Republican electors ia
called TO the report OF the Sub. COMMITTEES OF
the Central Committee that was recently pub.
lished. This report will come before the
County Convention TO be accepted, amended,
or rejected by the party. IL is the hope of the
Committee that the delegates will thoroughly
inform th- h-mselves OF its intention so that in.
telligent and final action can be taken.
BY order OF the Executive Committee
Z. =. DANA, Chairman.
l.. e. McvAY, Secretary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
DR.. Riggs Accepts.

The Rev. DIR. James F. Riggs professor
of Hellenistic Greek and New Testament
Exegesis at the Theological Seminary of
the Reformed Church at New Bruins
wick, has accepted the call to the pastor
ate of the Brick Presbyterian Church.
His contract with the Theological Semi
nary will end in June although during
the intervening months he will preach
IN the church on Sundays, conduct the
Tu sday night prayer meetings and ex-
or Use a general supervision over the
work of the church.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Choice Cut Flowers at Reasonable Prices.

Il etc Special inducement to parties wish
ing cut flowers every week. Floral designs to
order and fern dishes filed. Address WIN. s..
HERZoG Littleton. N. ] Telephone No. go,
Morris Plains. N. j. Orders PLACED by tele-
phone amounting to 81. and over have for
warded to me by special messenger without
extra charge to buyer.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORY.
Series Of Weekly Articles the History of Fire Organizations
in Morristown During the Past Century.
BY AUGUSTUS w. BELL.


Equipment and Efficiency of the companyNotes tn
Special Celebrations in which the Com
pany Participated w F. Day Enteans Fire Department
1874.
The fire at Bant carpenter
Dot
having
May changed fromon fve
On the evening June m the Ice Cream STRAWBERRY
Festival in w. F. Days Garden
literary
that M Enme authorized urnh number of weekly and daily
of uniform
bylaws cap
We the annual parade of the department 18th Thu
Daily speaking
Company followed consisting of about forty thu
first OF delegation of Union Hook and Ladder No
(o Newark guests of our
papers, Indspendent Company Morriown accompanied
citizens
November the depot by Chic
Engineer They through principal
proceeded body the U s. HOTEL
that department
suitable reception could have
but we hope that they Will pay another and longer VISIT giving an
and in suitable
tavorab gained
citizens by ther gentemany
company Monument July
Jyman following company
composed the best mbes good deal
putentu
and not surprised learn that its ranks
maximum"
guests company at the annua
parade the Fire Department September 18th.
Republican of June 2e following description
"A the fire rooms of Independent Hose Company in Market street
city repay opportunity They
building which the and
The walls are handsomely decorated with Up stairs
that fronting Market
the ikenessss Of each member Of the cons al hif
the gentlemen the and
with soften
the city
Daily Guardian
18TH The visiting
good says his prayers
regularly consequently allowed to belong the all the
soy None but bankers
allowed in its ranks"
participated by the company
Union Truck
The following order issued by the chief
uor- Office Chief ii Engineer g esss CO.,,
To the Independent Hose Co No.
Chief Assistant Engineer
Foreman
Richard Sites Chief Engineer
that Office fell Charles
On Wednesday October 28rd of Mr. Charles H.
Miss Ella Rabbit the company presented the bride
many friends amb
paor presenting magnificent silver fir
recipient followed Upon the trumpet was inscribed presented ~ cb
Engineer Independent COMPANY
No. /, 1873"
company surprise shape an supper h
the evening September 26th I'll NJ
mentioning of his
company Union part departments
September 23d The this
fully decorated with flowers and flags In the evening with Union Truck
the Mayor Common Council and other guests enjoyed
Washington
the
proceeded Firchids Drum
making the
other There gentlemen
pride IN Fremen.
be tveeE9
NOTEThs series of articles covering the detailed history
Fire Organizations in MOstown from 1897 the present me wa
commenced in the CHRONICLE of October st
Dr.Rgs Accepts AN EXHIBITION
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
Three Day Pleasure Tours to
WASHINGTON DC.
POULTRY FOR SALE.

CHOICE Up Date Stock of Light Brah-
" mas. Single Comb Brown Leghorns and
Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels for sale at
half price. If you wish high quality and fair
treatment, address j. M. PORTER, Morris
town, New Jersey.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-12-03
WANTED.

GIRL WANTED for general homework
VI Two in family. good wages, must be gooC
plain cook. Gail 43 Franklin street.
The herald., 1897-12-22
ENFORCE THE LAwi

The board Of police commissioners met
in regular weekly session yesterday
morning. A person was denied the priv
ilege OF carrying concealed weapons;
two applications for the transfer Of sa-
loon licenses were referred; sensation
was caused by the voluntary resignation
of police officer; an application for ap-
pointment to the force was filed.
There were one or two other transac-
tions Of minor Importance. and these.
with the matters referred to in the fore
going, formed the sum and substance
Of the business transacted by the board.
Not thing was done, so far as The Her
aid IL aware, regarding the persistent
violations of the Jaw by the all-nisht
and Sunday saloons.
Perhaps the police commissioners have
good reasons for thus shutting their eyes
to palpable violations Of the law but If
this is the case, they have not been made
known. The board Is dilisent in attend
ing to the minor business that comes be-
fore it; why should 1t not be equally dill
gent in enforcing the law!
The herald., 1897-12-22
CHINESE COMPLAISANCE

The Chinese minister at Washington
volunteers an ingenious explanation of
the Russian occupation of Port Arthur,
attaching no more significance to the
incident than gracious acceptance by
Russia Of friendly invitation by China
to drop anchor in the spacious harbor
until tho ice shall disappear from Vlad-
livestock. Clothed in diplomatic lam
guage, the explanation is very pretty,
but the world will continue to believe
that so far as the evacuation OF Port
Arthur is concerned, the ice will never
Until it does, and the Russian fleet sails
away, Germany Will maintain her foot
ing on the shores of the orient with an
adequate squadron in the Yellow sea;
Japan will continue to fortify Formosa,
while Franco will scarcely long remain
content with her holdings In tho north
And England Is yet to be heard from.
Franco Is awaiting her action, for the
Pail Mall Gazette suggests that ''if Great
Britain follows tho lead Of Russia and
Germany and occupies a seaport, France
will follow suit" Accepting the Chinese
ministers explanation as genuine, We
may soon expect to see French and Brit
sh war vessels comfortably moored in
other yellow sea ports, by the grace of
imperial invitation, leaving little harbor
room for the native sunboats to turn
around in. But there may be method in
the empsrors madness, after all. He
may sse greater safety in tina integrity
Of his realm In a multiplicity OF courteous
visitors than in one. Ie may recognize
tbs measure Of protection that lies in
national jealousy, and in the Importance
which each attaches to the malnten-
anca of the balance Of pONer.
The herald., 1897-12-22
THE GOLD BOND AND THE GOLD
DOLLAR

The advocates Of the independent
called repudstcrs because they de-
manded that the bonds of the United
States should be paid in the kind of
money stipulated in them that is, in
either gold or silver, in the discretion
OF the government and not in gold
alone. They were called repudiators be-
cause it was claimed that payment Of
the bonds In silver alone would be pay
currency. The faliacy Of this argument,
as we'll as the injustice to the people
by the payment Of the bonds in gold,
is known to every intelligent citizen.
The administration proposes, however,
to call in the present bonds of the United
States which are payable in either gold
or silver, and to Issue new bonds in their
place, the principal and interest Of which
will be payable in gold.
If it be reputation to pay bonds ac-
cording to the letter and spirit of them
and in the very kind OF money named in
them, what shall we call the scheme by
which it is proposed to donate these
gold bonds to the bondholders in ex-
change for the bonds now payable in
either gold OF silver?
If the one be repudlation, then the
other is robbery. The former is not re-
pudiation, but the latter would be
Legislative donation to the bondholders
of millions of dollars.
The sale of bonds by the Cleveland ad-
ministration to the Morgan syndicate
furnishes an approximation to the
amount On the SEP 600 600 Of bonds the
principal and interest Of which were
payable in either gold or silver. that is.
in coin, offered for sale by Secretary Car
Isle, the Morgan syndicate agreed to give
q bonus Of some 5000, 900 if congress
would authorize the issuance and sale
of gold bonds instead. On the same basis
If the whole bonded indebtedness.
amounting to about $50, COO GOO, should be
converted into gold bonds, congress will
have given the bondholders the neat lit
tie gum Of SIS, ,0o' ,oo0: or to measure this
sum OF money in economic goods, it
would require one-twelfth more to pay
the gold bonds than to pay the present
bonds.
II there be added to the above the in
crease in value Of the gold bonds which
would result from the enactment into
The herald., 1897-12-22
DECHMEHf. -, 1897.
Two GREAT HOLIDAY EDITIONS

The Herald will celebrate the Christmas
holiday and New Years day by issuing two
special editions, both OF which are calcu-
lated to be Of exceptional value to the pa
triot Of Southern California. who. realizing
the rare wealth Of his c.rcums tance de-
sires that the opportunity should be re-
vealed to others. Both editions will COM
prehensively reflect the native wealth. the
resources and the progress of goodly
heritage. while the main object OF the
Sunday Herald, tha presentation Of sub
teets OF general interest ard great variety,
will stnl be faithfully preserved.
The Christmas nunlber wiz be published
On Sunday next, tho .sth inst; the New
Years edition on Sunday, January !. 1893.
Large editions OF both special numbers
will be published, and advertisers who ro-
alizs the value of these exceptional op-
portuntties to reach not only every wide
awake citizen of Southerp California, but
thousands who may be prompted to seek
the promised Land, should take cars that
their copy is in sufficiently carly te
ensure publication in good places.
The herald., 1897-12-22
ALMOST A CERTAINTY

1t is generally very unsafe to make
any positive assertion concerning mu-
niclpal and government improvements,
more especially If they relate to paving
or harbors; yet The Herald ventures the
prediction, at tho risk of being called to
account as false prophet in the future,
that the work Of resurfacins Spring
street will soon be started
The city council has formally rejected
the protest fled against the improve
ment, as being insufficient and incompe-
tent on account OF a sufficient frontage
not being represented, and passed, un-
der q suspension Of the rules, the final
ordinance directing the commencement
of the work.
There is, of course, considerable pre-
liminary work to be done. Sewer con-
nections, conduits, heavier rails, all i'm
provements necessitating the tearing up
of the street. will have to be made before
resurfacing begins. However, once
these things are done 1t will be long
time before it will be necessary to again
tear UP the paving to any great extent.
The city officials should see to it that
none of this essential work is left un-
done until after the street Is resurfaced.
We want a good piece of work. and then
we want it kept in as good condition as
possible. The Herald has frequently had
occasion to refer to the slovenly charac-
ter Of the work done in replacing torn
up paving, which has been one of the
principal causes of the present deplora-
BILE condition of our paved streets. Such
can and should be done away with in the
future.
The herald., 1897-12-22

tudinal lines that serve a. feeders to
New Orleans and Galveston have a pow
erful leverage in securing diffsrentials
in the western pools. With them they
can maintain most successful and dam
aging competition. Denied them. they
can make their own rates and thus de-
moralize the whole stranscontinental car
rying trade Very little sentiment enters
into the problem. The shipper proposes
to route his commodities by the lines
offering the lowest tariff. and the west
ern traffic managers are just now at
loss to see how they will be able to main
tain their rates, as they recently resolved
to do after the 1st Of January, without
meeting the strongly competitive gulf
schedules. The war of last summer Is
likely to be renewed with much added
vigor.
The herald., 1897-12-22
THE SCANDAL UP TO DATE

School Director Webb's defense, as
foreshadowed in his testimony. is gem
eral denial of the charges against him
and a specific denial of all the incrimin-
ating testimony that has been offered by
the various witnesses for the prosecu-
ton. One may we'll understand the
value Of impeaching the testimony of
Webb's associates in the school board
conspiracy; but when the denial Is made
to include the testimony of every per-
son who has given evidence before the
board. the denial itself becomes the sub
ject Of impeachment.
Beyond Webb, Adams and Axtell there
is no person who has appeared before
the board, with possibly two exceptions,
who could have a motive for testifying
falsely in the case A large proportion
Of the testimony Of Adams and Axtel'
has carried conviction; the only reserva-
ton 10 as to whether they have told the
whole truth or not. There Is no reason
whatever to disbelieve what the several
teachers and janitors have said The
appearance on the scene OF director
Bartlett in tho capacity, so to speak. Of
an sx-parte juror. Is one of the peculiar
and significant features of the investi
cation. Mr. Bartlett had, up to Monday
night been absent from every session
of the investigation. He has heard none
of the testimony for the prosecution;
yet he coolly announces his intention to
vote on the question OF his colleagues
guilt or innocence.
But, whatever the result of the inves-
tigation OF the school board may be in
this particular case, tho people will not
have finished with Mr.. Webb and his
confreres Of the Solid Six until other
suspicious matters have been thoroughly
investigated; until the ties that bind the
conspiraters together shall have been
clearly revealed. 1t is absolutely essen
tial that the people shall know and un-
derstand the secret Of Webb's mysteri-
Gus control over the majority of the
board.
The herald., 1897-12-22
PARTISAN EFFICIENCY

The main objection which spoilspoli
asainst the civil service law is that it
includes too many offices within its
scop." This, whether or not it possesses
any other merit, is candid admission of
fact that underlies the present move
ment looking to the calling Of a halt. 1t
i. and always has been an open secret
that civil service reform was accepted re-
iuctantly by the Republican majority in
congress, and that the extensions of the
classified service which have taken
place from time to time were largely due
TO the opportunities Of the mugwump
element and the necessity which was
felt of keeping them paciACd.
TO political party in history has been
so conspicuously burdened with place
hunters, no organization ha. been SO de-
pendent upon the distribution Of spoils
for it's cohesiveness. Jackson may have
inaugurated the system of rewarding
partisan activity with the plunder of
victory, Dul II Will not De uenleu tnat the
perfection of it is a distinctively Re
publican achievement. The floors and
stairways of the White House never
yielded to tn. steady procession Of pie
hunters until Mckinley occupied it..
since which time they have been twice
repaired and braced, As q matter OF
fact the pressure upon the admini.tre-
a true picture of the situation az it ex-
:sts today would show more anxiety
among congressman whose terms are
about to expire for modification Of the
civil service law than for any scheme
of currency reform that has ever been
mooted.
The herald., 1897-12-22
NONSENSE VERSES

There was a young lady of Chichester
Who went to consult a solicitor.
When ks asked fer his fee
She said, "Ifddie-dee-dee.
I only cane here a. a VISITOR
London Chronicle.
There once was q eat had q fight.
And the other eats face was a sight:
Though she elawad ana she bit,
She didn't sRos Spit,
For abe said that wasn't polite!
Philadelphia Press.
Thars was q young girl in choir
Whose voice rose up hoir and hoir.
TIL 1t reached such a height
1t was clear out OF sight,
And they found 1t next day in the spoir.
Calcutta Critic.
The herald., 1897-12-22
a. Christmas Letter

Dearest Phyllis: Pray remember when
you're making up the list Of your presents
for December funless ] am to be missed)
that I've slippers. picture brackets, smok-
ing sets OF various types. half dozen
smoking jackets. thrty-ssven meerschaum
pipes, twenty patent "kld glove members"
collar boxes by the score: Of embroidered
silk suspenders forty-eeven pairs or more +!
That each year since I was twenty I've re-
csived a paper weight have penwlpers.
ink stands plenty paper cutters-twenty-
eight That I've Browning and Longfsllow
by the hundreds-every kind; Shakes
peare-black and blue and yellow; Milton
till I'm nearly blind!
So there's just one present only that I'm
wanting in this year of my bachelorship
so lonely-thats yourself, my Phyllis dear.
Christmas Puck.