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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
CURES RHEUMATISM BY FASTING
odd Treatment Adopted by Sufferer
in OREGON.

John Lynch has just broken a ten
days fast, during which time he has
taken nothing but cold water. Lynch
resides in the suburbs of Eugene, Ore,
and has been a sufferer from intlam-
matory rheumatism for eight years. lie
exhausted the resources of the medical
fraternity, having received treatment
from the best physicians of Portland
and San Francisco, and, discouraged at
last, he restorte1 to scientific works.
Somehow he got the idea of fasting and
several months ago he tasted "a hours,
and has now just finished his fifth
fast.
During the past ten days he has not
taken a bit of food of any description,
but he drank about quart of cold wa
ter daily in small sips. For the first
six days he suffered the pangs of hun
ger. tAftcrward food placed before him
would not be noticed and he had no de-
sire to eat. He did not suffer mentally,
but after the first few days suffered
some physically. He was greatly re-
duced in flesh when he began to fast,
but was up and walked about each day
during the fast. After the first few
days he was restless and nervous at
night, but rested we'll in the daytime.
He has been greatly reduced in flesh,
but says he could have tasted many
days longer before being Frustrated.
When he ended his fast "A small
quantity of cornmeal was burnt to car
bon, then made into cruel and about
three spoonfuls taken, together with a.
small quantity of tomato juice. Pre-
vious to eating the patient sucked the
juice of alemon. The stomach, though
inactive for so long, Immediately began
performing regular functions and the
patient soon felt well. So far as cure
goes the rheumatism has left his sys-
tenn except in one knee, and Lynch has
great faith in the cure. If any symp-
toms remain after u few days he says
he will enter upon another fast.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
MARK TWAIN CHEERFUL.
Brother of Noted IIumorist Gets EN-
cournGinE Letter.

Orion Clemens, brother of Mark
Twain, at Kcokuk, Ia, received Il let
ter the other day from the noted hu-
morist, who is temporarily sojourning
at London, England, written in most
cheerful and encouraging style. The
letter, while largely of Il personal ma
ture, and which Mr.. Clemens refuses
to make public, does not even hint at
anything like the desperate straits and
deep financial embarrassment men
toned in recent cable@rams from the
English capital. On the contrary, Mark
Twain wrote hopefully Of the future
and of his family affairs. The brothc
Lcrc says that Mack has bccuvery much
depressed and exceedingly low-spirited
since the death OF n favorite daughter,
and his 1norosencss a"ising from grief,
he thinks, has probably given rise to
stories sent out about his personal and
financial condition
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
ATTRACTIONS OF couKrsHlP.
A Man Is Never So Intern,tiuy as when
He's Courting,

Hes Courting,
There was Il cynical fellow in the
middle ages who, Under the sarcastic
title, THE Fifteen Joys of Marriage"
wrote all elaborate description of Is
woes, which were likely, one and all, to
distress the foolish man who had
slipped like a fish into the great net
of matrimony, says Lippincott's. 1t
is not probable, however, that his lit
tie treatise turned a single man from
the error of his way. How should, it
have, when the great weight and au-
thority of Mr. Punch have not been
able in these days to make any APP
preciable difference in the issue of mar
riage licenses? Yet the genial philos-
opher's advice. which is an everlast-
ing shame to Mrs. Judy, was perfectly
decided The truth is. men viii not
take advice which they do not want.
no matter who offers it, They know
that all the world loves them when
they are lovers, and so the vain crca-
lures viii go a-wooing. All the pretty
business of lnecling and signing is
becoming; when d man is courting he
is more interesting than he has ever
been or ever will be again. Whether
it be Jockey who dons his Sunday coat
to propitiate his goddess of the hay
field, or the fine gentleman who swears
at his valet for u apeck of dust when
dressing for certain important inter-
view, he is worthy of notice; and even
the frog, when he will a-wooinG go,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

y club has just been organized in
Vienna in which the occasionally de-
lightfuI luxury Of silence can be en-
ioyed whenever the members desire.
This privilege is secured by a consti-
tuition which consists chiefly of a rule
that under no preteXt is word to be
spoken in any part of the clubhouse. Gll
necessary communications, including
the giving Of orders to walters, must be
made in writing, and the members are
forbidden even by nodding to recognize
each others presence. Applications
for membership are coming in rapidly
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
SENATOR WoLooTT's MISSION.
;sia Efforts in Behalf OF IN Intcrna-

,sia Efforts in EchaIf OF IN Irtcrna-
tioaaI UimctuiIic Conference.
The effect of Senator Woicott's mis-
sion ia he interests OF bimctallism viii
only be known after his return 10 Wash
.ngton from Europe. The active biz
metaIlists in parliament whom Mr..
WoIeott has seen hold that the einitiative
for new international conference
should be taken by the United States
government and that the conference
should meet in Washington. The lead
crs of the British Timetable union
have been in communication with the
chiefs Of the German league, who would
approve of initial American action. The
British government would uudoubtcd-
~ send representatives to Washington.
The idea of fresh conference at Brus-
sells finds no favor in English monetary
circles. The last conference held there
was "botched." 1t is feared that if
another were held there it would have
n precedent in futility which would
not pertain to Washington conference.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
NANsEN HAS ENOUGH.
Famous Explorer VIII Not Again Try
10 Find the Pole.

The Daily Chronicle publishes the re.
port of an interview with DR.. Frithioi
Nansen, the Norwegian explorer, who
is now in London, in which the famous
traveller is quoted as saying that he
does not intend to make another at
tempt to reach the north pole.
DR.. Nansen says he already has col
lected all the data he considers neces-
sary to enable him to work out the main
scientific conditions of the north polar
area
He would, he says, like to explore the
region to the northward of America,
but thinks it improbable that he will
do so, though perhaps he again will
make tour of exploration of the re-
gion between Spitzbcrgcn and Green
land, mainly with view of testing with
improved implements the temperatures
noted during the voyage Of the Fran.
After his lecture tour through Great
Britain and the United States. DR.. Nan
sen win probably devote himself to the
work of completing the scientific re-
suits of his expedition.
In reply to Il question whether or not
he would go on a voyage to the ant
arctic regions, DR.. Manson said such an
expedition now seemed doubtful. He
rebutted the suggestion that the Fran
was not suited to such voyages, and de-
clarcd that, with such u vessel, he could
face any sea.
DIR. Nansen also assured his question
er that it would be an easy matter for
anybody with the necessary amount of
endurance and confidence and knowl-
edge of the conditions to reach the
north pole.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

In a recent lecture on the Y rays in
London, Prof, Silvanus p. Thompson
remarked that the newly discovered ra-
dance would much more readily pene-
trate genuine diamonds and other jew
els than false ones, and therefore rem
dered it possible easily to distinguish
between them. He exhibited a photo
graph Of the hand Of Lord Kelvin, in
connection with this point, and re-
marked playfully that The audience
would perceive that the diamond in
the finger ring vas the real thing.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

court martial when word comes that
the post is in danger Of an Indian at
tack; some one must go for help.
Hawf1sworth volunteers and Kate
places the despatch bag over his shout
ders, at the same time whispering, u
love you 1t is early dawn, the In
dians have surrounded the camp, and
an night their weird songs have been
heard. 1t is the Indian custom to at
tack ut sunrise ana preparations are
made for last struggle. Kate Ken
Mon. knowing the awful fate OF woln-
en- falling into the indians hands,
make her father promise TO shoot her
when all hope is gone. Kennion pre-
pares to carry out his promise to his
daughter AS he raises his pistol the
bugle notes of the rescuing corps is
heard and the soldiers rush in. In the
last act, Parlow's villiany and Hawks
worths bravery are brought to light
and the curtain falls to the sound OF
wedding bells.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
AnluseuIcnts.

"lhe Sporting Craze clever must.
cal farce. will be seen at the Auditor
ium, Thursday, feb. lSth. Geo. II.
Adams, who has long been we'll known.
will be seen in the character Of Ben
Lucky ana HumPty Dnmpty Mr..
Howard Messiner will portray The cart
of the sporty olo farmer Josh Reuben,
and Miss Alice Hanson viii be seen as
Pansy The Sporting Crala IS con-
structed 1or Laughing purpose, rud
presents funny situat.oHf. pre,ty
music. graceful dances new saaa, md
specjaltias, and is certaialv N.
MER. None night only Feb l8h.
Seats On sale at The Marietta Bool,
Store SEIPEL, Manager.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
BOARDED CAT THIRTEEN YEARS.
Two Cents a Week. Charged and SI.5S Is
Due on the Contract.

Due on the contract.
Thirteen years ago u wcll-to-do fam
lily of Athens moved TO a farm west of
Union City, Mich. On leaving, tho two
younger children disillcd to leave be-
hind family of kittens with which
they had become acquainted, and on
n subsequent visit 10 the old home sue
ceeded in smuggling to the new home
their old friends.
The father discovered the eats after
awhile and began process of eNecu-
ton. The younger of the children did
not like the performance and picked
up the old White" and went to the
neighbors, where he contracted board
FOR it at two cents per week.
The matter was forgotten until just
recently when the person who boarded
the eat contracted with the boy for
scme pigs, and on delivery was pre-
sented with a statement Of board for a
cat for 10 years at two cents per week.
The pigs were allowed at ten dollars,
and the boy still owes tho man S45Y,
and the ca is still alive.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
POISONED BY A LovE-LErTER.
Young Woman Dies from Moisteninis
the Envelope.

Ai2'' SiSE'Ns
Miss Helen Musgraye, of Cameron
township, Pa. found death in a letter to
her lover. While moistening the bacl,
of the envelope preparatory to sealing
it the young girls tongue was slightly
laccrated, which resulted in blood poi
soning. from which she died. The girl
had had a quarrel with her lover, Her
man Schultz, about two weeks ago, and
he left for Pittsburgh. As soon as he
was gone. however, she repented, and
for several days she worried over the
affair. and sat down and wrote let
ten asking forgiveness and pleading
with him to return. 1t was in sealing
this letter that her tongue received the
decorations wich ended in her awful
death
Her tongue began to swell, and on the
fourth day after the letter was mailed
sharp PANS raclied her system. Doc
tors were called in, aud, after q careful
examination, found that she could not
recover. The patient bore the an
nouncement of her fate bravely. but
asked that her lover be notified of her
condition. IIisresponsew was pronpt,and
he arrived quickly. but only to find her
dying With tears in her eyes she asked
him % kiss her, and then they sobbcd in
each others arms. Death soon ended
her suiTarings and She was buried the
other afternoon
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
SATURDAY. FEB. I3. 1897

WE have letter from Charles Kin
ney, the Secretary of State, requesting
us to say that for So cash in advance he
will send both volumes of Howe's His
torical Collections of Ohio, hound in
half morocco.
This is a very good offer; aud those
who desire the work will do well if
they avail themselves of this opportun-
ity, offered by the State of Ohio
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
"The Girl Left Behind Me-"

The story of "The Girl Left Behind
Me" tells the attempt of a cowardly
rascal Lieu. Morton Parlow, stationed
at Post Kennon on the frontier, to de-
stroy his rival in the affections of Cen
eral Kennion's daughter. Kate Ken
Mon is engaged to Parlow, but he
knows that she does not love him and
more than suspects her of loving Lieut..
Hawksworth. Before the close of the
first act he discovers that his suspic-
ions are well founded In the second
act Parlow and Hawksworth are sent
upon u reconnoitering epedtion, which,
through the cowardice of Parlow. re-
suits in the death of several troopers
But Parlow so manages that the blame
for the disaster falls upon Hawks.
w jrth He is about to be tried by
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

The Painters, Plasterers, Gas and
Steam Filters and Helpers are request.
ed to meet at Union Hail,
WEDNESDAY, FEB. II, 1897,
at Z p. NJ. (standard), for the purpose
of considering the advisability of form.
ing Unions of their different trades.
Let every Cne be present.
TRADES AND LABOR CoUNCIL.
Feb ll-td-eod.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

II was troubled with quinsy for
five years. Thomas Eclectrlc Oil cured
me. My wife and child had diph iberia.
Thomas Electric Oil cured them.
would not be without it in the house
for any consideration" Rev. f. f..
Crane, Dunkirll, n. y.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

Thousands are suffering eXcruciating
misery from that plague of the night,
Itching Piles, and say nothing about
it through sense of delicacy. All
such will find an instant relief in the
use of Doans Ointment. Itnever fails.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
MOODY'S BIRTHDAY.
Friends Remember 1t by Raising
$4,000 for a Chapel.
The Inspired Evangelist Takes Oc-
casioE to Reply to statement
Made by President Jordan, OF
stanford University.

Dwight L. Moody, the famous evan
gelist, observed his siXtieth birthday
the other day and hundreds of his ad.
mirers in many places have united to
make the occasion a memorable one
Friends of the distinguished lay
preacher have collected $4,000 which
will be used by him to erect chapel for
the use of the Mount Vernon schools for
boys, of which Mr.. Moody was the
founder and is now tho chief patron.
This idea originated with Rev. L. b.
Meyer, of London, who has been chiefly
instrumental in raising the fund.
The Mount Vernon school for boys is
situated on the west bank of the Con-
necticut river, and was established two
years later than the Northfield scmin-
airy for girls, which is on the other bank
Of the river. At present about 700 stu
dents attend these institutions The
number is about equally divided be-
tween them. The schools are non
scctarian.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

Evangelist Dwight l.. Moody took oc-
casion in his address at fremont tenn
pie, Boston, the other day to condemn
the recent utterances of President
Jordan, of Stanford university.
He first quoted from n statement of
President Jordan that whisky, cocaine
and alcohol bring temporary insanity,
and so does a revival of religion, one of
these religious revivals in which men
lose all their reason and self-control; /;
this is simply IL form of drunkenness.
no more worthy Of respect than drunk
enness which lies in the cutters"
In his comments thereon Mr.. Moody
said: "Thc president of Stanford uni
vcrsity has set up q lslan of straw. If
there is a spot on earth where a revival
is needed it is in California. l suppose
Mr.. Jordan would say Paul was beside
himself, but the letters of Paul are read
long after the works of college presi-
dents are forgotten If men and wom-
en- were losing their reason and their
self-respect during the revival season
in the city Of Boston rather guess the
newspapers would have made it known
TO the general public long before this.
| can criticise my work better than Mr..
Jordan can; | know the faults and the
shortcomings better than he"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

After suffering from dyspepsia for
three years, decided to try Burdock
Blood Bitters. Two bottles cured me
entirely" Mrs. Il. c. White, Taberg,
Oneida County, New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

Consumption in it's advanced stages
is beyond the power of man to cure.
1t can be prevented though, by the
timely use of DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup, natures own remedy for coughs
and colds
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

Dose-measuriIg bottles have q crool,
in the neck in which is hollow large
enough TO hold dose Of medicine. This
cnn be poured out without discharging
any more from the bottle.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Phillip Keyes aud Nancy Wright,
both of Marietta.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

Buell. Post Fair 10th, 1Tth, 18th, 10th
and Goth. Admission 10 Cents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-13

II Is said that n gallon Of milk is re-
qgired TO make q pound Of cheese.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-07
TRAIN GOES THRoUeHA BRIDGE

Two Killed and Ten Injured In q
Wreck Caused by a Washout.
Denver, Aug. 4.-The fast flyer on
the Kansas Pacific railway was
wrecked at daylight yesterday morn
ing about 20 miles east of Denver. Two
trainmen were killed outright and 10
others were badly injured.
The killed are John A. Ward, en-
gineer. and w. B. Harrington, bag
gageman. both Of Denver.
The injured are Oscar Ingram. fire.
man. w. H. Rankin of Denver. J. E
Reid, Mrs Fred Nash OF Laramie.
Wyo.. Mrs. c. e. Gravett OF Blue
Springs, Neb.. Mrs. &. L. Hubbard Of
Abilene. Kas.. W. B. b. Thornton of
Chicago. L. Eckert OF Seattle. Miss
Minnie Edelmont and c. e. Goddard OF
Leavenworth. Kas.
The wreck was caused by a wash
out The heavy rains OF the night
flooded the streams and carried out q
| portion OF q small bridge which spans
| Comanche creek, between Byers and
Strasburg. The train was on time. anC
was running along at the usual speee
when approaching the point OF acct
/ dent Without warning the engine
/ plunged into the abyss. followed by thu
mail and baggage cars. and other car
are piled about In confusion The en-
CINE was completely under water IL
almost the middle OF the stream. an'
Engineer Ward was under it Strang
to say, the fireman escaped death
Both Pullman cars remained on tn
track. but the chair car was tipped u
on end In the washout. All the injure
passengers will recover
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-07
GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS

Huntington, w. Va, July t0.-A re.
port has just reached here that Cap
tain Hatfield. the notorious outlaw held
for murder on two cases, escaped from
the Mingo jail yesterday by cutting his
way out with a Ratchet. A large re-
ward Is offered for him. a. ~
Richmond, Va, July 2s.-At Griggs
Mil, four miles from Jarretts Station,
yesterday afternoon Mr.. J. c. Martin.
formerly OF Philadelphia, and Mrs.
George c. Smith and son, aged 10. wers
drowned while fishing in a pond. Mrs.
Smith was from Petersburg. The sad
accident was due to the boat capsizing
while Mr.. Martin was endeavoring to
free it from a snag.
Columbia, 8. c., Aug. Al. b. Owens,
foreman OF The State newspaper OF this
city, met with a fearful accident in the
engine room Saturday, from the effects
Of which he died yesterday. He was
slipping a pump belt on when his feet
flew from under him and he fell head
first into the five foot fly wheel Of tbs
engine. His arm and head went
through, and were crushed between the
framework and the spoke OF the en-
CINE. His neck was dislocated.
San Antonio, Tex, July S1.-Maximc
Martinez was hanged at Floresville, IN
the Wilson county JAN, yesterday after.
noon, for a triple murder committed
on June 6 last. He killed Jesus Garlic
and wife, an aged couple, and Juanits
Acosta, 1S. whom he first ravished
Martinez died without a struggle, anC
apparently with no fear. He said HI
wanted the girl to elOpe with him, bu
that she objected because he was mar
ried, although he was separated from
his wife.
Letohatchie. Ala. Aug. 3.-The mos
disastrous storm ever known here pas
sed over the town yesterday. Tn
cloud, which was funnel shaped, gath
cred three miles north Of here an
passed off in a southwesterly direction
Houses. fences, trees and crops wer
laid low in it's path. Two new churche
in this place are total wrecks. an
many residences and stores were seri
ously damaged. No loss OF life Ia
been reported. The direction Il too
is In the country without telegraph
communication.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-07
SLAIN
AS HE STOOD IN THE
PULPIT.
An Alabama Editor Sh0t
During a rIesting.
The Subject of Lynching had
Divided the Church and
was being Discussed.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, July 18th "A
highly sensational tragedy occurred
here shortly after noon to-day, in the
Dexter Avenue Colored Baptist Church.
P PatteI son, = deacon and colorod ed
itor here. was shot dead in thed ulpit.
fractional troubles have existed in
the church over q recent interview
with Parson Stokes, which was pri nted
in the New York Sun. Stokes stated
substantially that white men were
justitisble in lynching an assailant OF
women. Brown, pastor Of Dexter
Church, Patterson and others. rebslled
against this statement, and much feel
ing has been shown.
Recently Browns congregation di.
vided and to-day a meeting of part oil
it was held to select their pr acher
Stokes made a speech and Patterson
rose to answer. A pistol shot rang
out and Patterson fell dead with bal
in his back.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-07
Deafness Gan Not Be onrsd.

by local applics tions, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inAAmed con-
dition of the mucous lining OF the Eu-
Vtachian Tube. When this tube gets
infiamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing and when it is
entirely closed Deafness is the result
and unless the inflammation can be TAX
en- out and this tube restored to its
normal condition. hearing will be de-
stroyed forever nine cases out OF ten
are caused by eatarrh, which is moth
ing but an inhdmed condition OF the
mucous surfaces,
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
|Oatarrhl that can not be cured by
Halls CatayFh Cure. Send for circu-
lars, free.
+ J. CHENEY, Toledo, D.
Sale by all druggist. 75S
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-07
A Prince TO Fiuht a Duel.

London. Aug. 2.-Prince Henry. Of
Orleans, has at last found an antagon-
list whom he considers worthy of his
notice, and he will fight a duel In
Switzerland some time next month
He has telegraphed TO General Sismon-
di and Colonel Mazzatelli, the seconds
of General Albertone, notifying them
that he accepts the challenge issued by
General Albertone- The weapons will
probably be pistols. The trouble be-
tween the prince and the general arose
over accusations made by the prince
against Italian officers who took part
In the late Abyssinian campaign.
Lieutenant PM first challenged the
prince. but was ignored because OF his
lack OF rank.