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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-07
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Cisler Brick Adopted for Paving second
street.

Cisier Brick Adopted for Paving Second
street.
Council met in regular session Tues.
day evening with all members present
except Bachman.
A petition was received asking that
the alley between Front aud Second
street back of the Rodicb building be
named Union street and was referred
to the Street committee.
a resolution transferring s340 from
one fund to another was adopted.
Mr. Trautman moved that the Com
missioner notify Pattin Bros, West
Side, to lay sidewalk along their
property on Market street, and that
unless the work is done in so days the
city will lay the walk at the owners
expense. 1t was shown that the re-
quired sinewalk resolution had never
been passed, and ii was therefore Of
fered by Mr.. Trautman and adopted.
NJ. X. WendellSen sent communica-
ton to Council claiming 1865 damages
! by reason of alleged raising of the
grade on Fourth street. On motion OF
Mr. Wood the claim was referred to the
Solicitor and Engineer.
On motion of Trautman the Com
missioner and Engineer were in
structed to take necessary steps to
provide better drainage in front of Geo
Weiser's on Front street.
IIo -.
of bad drainage on upper Front street
near Eiston's mill, and moved that the
Commissioner be authorized to provide
tile TO carry off the water. Some OBJ
changed his motion to refer the matter
10 the Sewer and Street committees,
together with the Engineer and Com
missioner.
The request OF the Marietta Plumb.
ing Co. to lay 200 feet OF sewer tile on
Church street and connect with the
sanitary sewer on Fourth street was
presented by Wood and referred to the
Sewer committee.
A communication in regard TO bad
sanitary conditions on Marion street
was received from the Board of Health
and referred to the Street committee.
Mr. Haddox moved that the Street
committee and Engineer investigate
the inequalities in the sidewalk on
Third street above Washington with a
view to correcting the trouble. The |
motion prevailed
The bill of I. B. Townsend for extra
grading on Fourth street was referred
to the Paving committee and Engineer.
On motion of Trautman the c. tS NJ.
railroad was ordered to lay a sidewalk
on Third street between Church street
and tine railroad tracks.
". J. Berry submitted a proposition
20 Council, agreeing to take in pa yment
for the work of paving Second street the
citv's certificates of Indebtedness to be
paid upon the sale Of the assessment
bonds.
Trautman moved that the Cisler
brick be selected as the ma aterial to de
used on Second street.
ihc 'O'iEItcI Ispeu'e' MS former
declaration that the contract cannot be
legally awarded until .he City Clerk
certihes that the money for the com
pletion of the work is in the Treasury.
After Il lengthy and tiresome discussion
the roll was called for a vote on the
adoption of Cisler brick and the motion
to that effect was adopted by vote of
: TO i.
Upon motion of Wood the Berea
stone of the Cleveland Stone Co. was
adopted, to 3.
eoN.N.rs - tAsn 81. .es. ~ 1>o n 49,,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-07
The Dearest Place on Earth.
! little hut against the hill.

A little hut against the hill,
win scarcely ground to hold II there
But then the sun peeps in as sweet
To warm the tiny babys feet
AS though 1t was mansion rare.
No bricabrac bedecks the wall:
No costly carpet SPREADS the floor;
But I'll be fully satisfied
II love and peace will Just abide.
And never ask for any more.
For all do the best can,
The tables often scantly spread;
But while 1 still confide each day
In Him who leadeth all the way,
know I'll never want for bread.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-07

THE Leader is in receipt Of a second
communication concerning the small
boy, especially some Of them who re-
sort to the Muslingum river opposite
the city, TO swim. The writer of the
communication claims that it is fire.
quently very annoying to herself and
others, and wants more restriction
placed upon the young Offenders
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-07
WEDNESDAY. JULY 2, 1897
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.

For Governor,
ASA : BUSHNELL.
For Lieutenant Governor,
ASA w. JONES.
For Judge Of the supreme Court,
JACOB BURKEpT.
For Attorney General
FRANK MONNETT.
For Treasurer,
SAMUEL CAMPBELL.
For School Commissioner,
l.. D. BONEBRAKE.
For Member of Board Of Public N'rNs'
G. a. GODDARD.
For state Senator 0th-l4th District.
JOHN II. RILEY, of Washington
CHARLES a. CABLE OF Athens.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-07

THE failure of the Ohio.West Vir-
ginia League removes one distress at
least-the crazy Juggling Of scores by
the Parkersburg Sentinel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-07
MACKINAC ISLAND EXCURSION,

LEAVES TUESDAY, JULY 1S, 1897.
VIA.
THE CLEVELAND & MARIETTA RAIL WAY
to Cleveland, thence via the Palati al
steamers of the Detroit and Clevela nd
Steam Navigation Co. Fare for tb e
ROUND TRIP $40. Tickets good for
twelve days. For particulars call on
any c. & nj. Ry. agent or address.
f. w. PAGE. G. p. Agt..
Cambridge. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE "A SHINY
attended meeting of the Business Men g
League was held last night at their
room at the southeast corner OF King
and Washington streets. Several mat
tiers of intert st to the city were discuss
ed, and resolution was adopted ap-
pointing Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow, J. II.
May and Justus Schneider q committee
to transact any business in connection
with the league during the intervals
between the meetings. During the
evening attention was called to new-
ly-patented bicycle which is being man.
ufactured at the spoke factory at New
Alexandria, which it was thought
would meet with popular favor. The
frame of the wheel in made from one
piece of hickory, which renders it light
er than any other machine, while the
gearing and other portions, which are
necessarily made of metal, are similar
to those of other bicycles. 1t was be-
lieved that after the wheel is properly
introduced it will become popular. The
entire frame weighs but four pounds
and should any part of it break (Which
is unlikely under ordinary circum-
stances) it could be remedied at less cost
than single part of the ordinary
wheels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

DEATH OF MAJOR SLAUGHTER
Maj or Mercer Slaughter, who had been
at the Virginia Hospital in Richmond
since he suffered stroke of paralysis
on the 29th of April, died last night at
500 o'clock. He was stricken while at
Ford's Hotel, which he had been max.
ing his home. Major Slaughter was in
his hfty-third year, and was a son of
DIR. Thomas Slaughter, of Madison
county. Major Slaughter, when the
late war began, volunteered in the
Orange artillery, and fought all through
the war, his command, in which he rose
to the rank of first lieutenant. and in
which he was afterwards major, having
been in Colonel w. E. Cutshaw's bat.
TALON. For several years Major
Slaughter was connected with the Vir-
GINA Midland Railway in this city and
subsequently was a member of board
of arbitration of railroad rates, having
its head office in Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

Col. MosBY.-A letter from Miss
Pauline Mosby, daughter of Col. ]. S.
Mosby, was received here to-day The
writer states that the colonel is i'm
proving daily. a letter from Governor
Grant, OF Vermont, sent to Col. Mosby,
was enclosed. The Governor was cap
tured by Colonel Mosby during
the war. The former expresses his
sorrow at the unfortunate accident to
the Colonel and expresses his sincere
hopes for his speedy recovery. He al
so says the great pageant in honor of
Grants birthday was disappointed at
the Colonel's absence. He sends his
own and his family's kind regards to
Colonel Mosby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

REVIVAL SERvICEs.-The Railroad
Reading Rooms were crowded last
night, the occasion being the first of
the series of revival services to be held
this week at those rooms. Mr.. Samuel
Stokeley conducted the services and
preached an excellent sermon, and
much interest was manifested. To &C.
commodate all who wish to attend these
meetings, the services tonight and
the remainder of the week will be held
in the auditorium. Rev. ]. Ernest
Thacker, of the Second Presbyterian
Church, will preach tonight, and
large attendance is expected. Song
service begins at 7:45 and the regular
service at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
Electric Bittcrs

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gen.
orally needed when the languid, en-
hausted feeling prevails, when the liver
is torpid gish and the need of a
tonic and alter. We is felt. A prompt
nse of this medicine has often averted
long and perhaps fatal bilious tevels
No medicine will act more surely in
counteracting and freeing the syst, n
from the malarisl poison. Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation, Dizzines
yield to Electric Bitters. soc. al i
800 per bottle at E. L.Allen's Drug
Store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

CHILDREN OF THE CoNFEDERAcY.-
Alexandria Chapter No. l, Children OF
the Confederacy, held meeting at the
residence of Mrs. D. H. Appich, last
night and formally made application to
the Grand Chapter for charter to or
ganize under the authority of the art-
cles of incorporation recently granted
by Judge Norton. The election of Off
GERS under the new charter will take
place at the next meeting of Alexan-
dria Chapter. The children accepted
an invitation from Lee Camp to take
part in the Memorial Day exercises on
the 24th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
SENT TO THE CHAIN GANG.-Willian

SENT TO THE CHAIN GANG.-William
talias Mink Lightfoot and Jerry Dor
sey, both colored, were before the
Mayor this morning charged with dis
orderly conduct in using threatening
language and aiding in melting trouble
in connection with the late race ami
mosities in this city. Lightfoot is one
of the negroes who circulated the re-
port on the night the Light Infantry
was called out to the effect that mob
of negroes had assembled in Fairfax
county for the purpose of invading and
footing Alexandria and that they had
asked him to pilot them to Mr.. Lacey's
house, which he had declined to do on
the ground that he had other matters
TO attend to- He also expressed his
sympathy with the movement while in
the neighborhood Of Lacey's house. He
sub. equently made himself officious in
threatening to chop officers heads of if
they entered house in which he was
roosting without warrant. II seems
he has no home of his own aud is allow
Ell to sleep in the house of so old col.
ored man named Wilson Comfort, and
when the officers searched the place for
a refugee from the chain gang he threat
ened TO stop tine procedure. Lightfoot
was fined s. for his conduct and in de-
fault OF payment was sent to the chain
gang. Jerry Dorsey, another forlorn-
looking durkey, who had been using
Incorporate language in the neighbor-
hood in enieavoring to keep up strife
between the racss and using threaten
ing language, was also placed in the
dock. He was also fined s. and having
no money was turned over TO the over.
seer of the chain gang
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
POLICE CoURr.-The following cases

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Timothy Madden and Harry Mad.
den, arrested by Officer Lyles for vag-
rancy and for using threatening Ian
guage, had their case continued.
Jerry Dorsey, colored, arrested by
Officer Young charged with an assault
on Henry Hall, colored, was dismissed.
VIM. Lightfoot and Jerry Dorsey,
both colored, charged with using
threatening language and with interfer-
ing with an officer in the discharge Of
his duty, were fined IS each, and in de-
fault of payment sent to the chain
gang.
George Elliott, charged with keeping
vicious dog, was dismissed upon hav'
ing the animal killed.
John r Madella, colored, charged
with similar offense, was fined So.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild. Four prisoners and two
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

D1soRDERLY TRAMPs.-Timothy and
Harry Madden, two nomads, were al
rested yesterday by Officer Lyles
charged with begging on the streets
and for threatening to ditch trains on
the electric railway. One of the men
bears striking resemblance to one OF
the burglars who was caught in Mr..
w. p. Graves's store one night about
six years ago. They were held until
conductor of the road could be sum-
moned to appear against them, as 1t
was believed they had been put OFT a
train for presenting spurious tickets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

| i is now tue Time OF year WAcn We
Don't know just where we're at,
And plan to wear an ovcrcoat
Then buy new straw hat.
But few fish are arriving now.
Several slight sprinkles of rain hav
fallen to-day.
| A semi-monthly meeting of the Cit,
Council will be held tonight.
Mr.. W. f. Stonnell to-day com
menced the erection of store anC
dwelling near the south end of Hunt
ing Creek bridge.
Two applications for membership
were received at the meeting of Belle
Haven Council, Junior Order of Me
chanics, last night.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to John Rainey
Of Frederick county, Md, and Emma
Raines, of Stafford county.
Rathbone Company, Uniform Rank,
K. of p, will hold o meeting tonight,
at which delegates will be elected to
the annual brigade meeting, which will
be held in Norfolk next month.
Through an advertisement inserted
in the Gazette yesterday gold ripg
was fourd which had been lost by a
lady and which she highly priced.
MIR. George Loven, while at work in
the boiler shop OF the Southern Rail-
way on Saturday, had one of his ribs
broken by being struck by heavy
piece of iron.
Mr.. S. P. Wright, trustee, sold at
public auction in this city on Saturday
146 acres of land near Quantico, in
Prince William county, to Mr.. w. R.
Wright for $3.50.
John Brice, colored, who is under a
charge of assault with intent to kill in
Lynchburg, and who was arrested in
Washington Sunday morning, was
taken back to Lynchburg yesterday.
There will be q regular meeting of
M. d. Corse Camp, Sons of Confederate
Veterans, tonight at s o'clock. Mem
bers ore requested to be present, as
business of Importance is to be brought
before the camp.
The officers of the Columbia Fire
Company have made application to the
Fire WardeDs for permission to take
their engine to Annapolis on the occa-
sion of the meeting of the Maryland
State Firemen's Association.
The schooners J. H. Hoyt and John
Proctor, both plaster laden, arrived
here to day from Windsor, N. s., to w.
A. Smoot & Co. They were inspected
under the new government quarantine
rules and clear bills of health were
issued.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the NJ. P. Church met last night. Mr..
j. b. Trinyer, who was elected presi-
dent at previous meeting, declined
the Office on account of his inability to
be present regularly, and Mr.. N. S.
Greenaway was elected In his place
The society will have a strawberry fes-
tival in the near future, and on Thurs
day, May 9th, will hold book recep.
ton for the library.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

R. E. LEE CAMP.-A called meeting
of r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veter.
ans, was held last night to take further
action in reference to the Memorial
Day exercises. Invitations we're eX-
tended to the Alexandria Light In
fantry, Columbia and Hydraulion Steam
Fire Engine Companies, the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company and the
Rathbone Company, &. Of P, to partic-
ipate in the ceremonies. Past Com
mander Thos. Perry was chosen chair
man of the committee of arrangements.
Rev. Mr.. McGill, OF Falls Church, will
deliver the address on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

THE GOVERNOR AT MI. VERNON
This morning Governor O'Ferrall and
the State Board of Visitors paid their
annual visit to Mt. Vernon. They
were accompanied by number of Ia
dies and made careful inspection OF
the buildings and grounds, all of which
they found to be in the most excellent
condition. This was to be expected,
for Superintends nt Dodge and his as
sistant, Mr.. Young, are untiring in
their efforts to keep Mt. Vernon as it
should be kept. The Governor and
mis- party were handsomely lunched by
the lady regents now holding their an
nual session there and most enjoy
able day was spent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

To REBUILD THE AQUEDUCr PIER
Pier No. of the Aqueduct bridge is to
be rebuilt at cost of SOS, 997 80. Chief
of Engineers Wilson has approved the
recommendation ofCol. Allen, engineer
in charge, for the award of the contract
TO the Houston Construction Company
of Philadelphia. Five bids were re
ceived. Under the contract the work
is to be completed by November l,
The appropriation for reconstruction OF
this defective pier is $64, ZOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

THE CINEoGRAPH.-A weeks exhi-
bition of the Cineograph, an instru-
ment for reproducing upon canvas life
sized living and moving figures, was
commenced at Schuler's Hall last night.
The pictures shown cover a diversity
of subjects that make the exhibitions
thoroughly enjoyable. They are clear
and distinct, and are as near true life
and motion ms it is possible to make
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

Gov. O'FERRALL, who paid his an
nual visit to Mt. Vernon to-day, was
rendered the use of special car by
the officers of the electric railway.
With Mrs. O'Ferrall and his staff, the
Governor went from Washington to
Mt. Vernon by steamer and return,
to this city on the special car. They
made but brief stop here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

SUPERVISORS MEETING.-The month.
ly meeting of the County Board of Su
pervisors was held to-day. Most of the
morning session was occupied in audit
ing accounts. This evening the board
was engaged in making awards for road
work by contract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

PERsoNAL.--Mr. l. G. O'Neal is quite
sick at his home on Prince street.
Rev. ]. Nj. Eberlein and Prof. F. L
Pitt left here to-day for Baltimore 10
attend the session of the German Lu-
theran Synod.
Mr.. James Green, formerly of this
city but now of Baltimore, was in this
city to-day on business connected with
the B. & O. r. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, May 11.-Considerabl strength
was manifested at the opening Of business in
the stock market this morning, the gains be-
ing most pronounced in the railway shares
and particularly 80 in tho internationals
moro cheerful feeling pervaded the stock
trading around IL o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
Belongs "New Perfection Hard Wood
REFRIGERATORs

Received tho throo highest awards over all
others at the Columbian Exposition. The
following are tho points of excellence official
ly recognized by the Columbian Exposition
as embodied in the "New Perfection :"
Its perfect system of circuation-Its thor
ough dryncss-Its complete insulation-Its
excellent workmanship frst.class ma
terial-Its rapid discharge of waste and ease
in cleaning-Its solf-locking-Its indestruct
bic ice chest
RELDING REFRIGERATORS.
$50 to $500.
BELDING ICE CHESTS.
S465 to $1,000.
W. & L. Hardwood Rofrigorators, zinc
lined, packed with charcoal shoathing, So .S5
each.
Ice Chests, oak grained, zinc lined, packed
with charcoal, 1895 Zach.
Nursery Rofrigcrators oak grained, nickel
lancet, double wall, So each
Japanned Water Coolers nickel faucet, as
sorted colors 95c each.
Japanned Water Coolers nickel faucet,
porcelain lined, $195 EACH
Imported Natural Stone Filters-make the
water clear and pure-$2 50 each.
Cooler Stands, all kinds and sizes, 50. so to
SO 95 each.
Third floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

CoLoRED REPUBLIcANs.-A confer
ence OF leading colored republicans will
be held tomorrow night looking to-
ward the endorsement of one of their
own race to an Office in this city not
under civil service rules, and to with
draw ell Endorsements from white re.
publicans until their race is acknowl.
edged. They say they are tired Of
promises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

Vicious DoGs.-A white and color
ed man were before the Mayor this
morning charged with keeping vicious
dogs. The formers dog had bitten a
small colored boy and the latter's q
white man. They were given their
choice-to have the animals killed or
pay IS fine. The white man adopted
the former course, but the colored man
pa the dne and saved the life of his
Cur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

A. L. 1.-The Alexandria Light In-
fantry held we'll attended drill and
meeting last night, A. men being in
liz, The drill was pronounced one OF
the lest in the history of the company
Three applications for membership
were received. An invitation from
Lee Camp to take part in the Memorial
Day exercises was received and &C
cantad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
1T is the Best on Earth

That is what Edwards & Parker,
merchants of Plains, Ga, say of Clam.
berlsip's Pain Balm, for rheumatism,
lame back, deep seated and muscular
pains. Sold by ]. II. Janney, Drug
gist, 70l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11
AIexanaria @azettf.
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY IL, 1897.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABLITIEs.-Fo this
section partly cloudy weather tonight We'd
ncsday unsettled weather and probably show
Crs southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge J. KIM.
Norton preSidin0.-Moses Jackson was
appointed guardian of Rufus, Lewis,
+ uily and Louisa Johnson.
The estate Tolver- Holmes was
committed to re sergeant for admins
tration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-11

A strawberry festival for the benefit
OF the Village Chapel will be held to-
night and tomorrow night at No. 1917
King street.