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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
A Merry Christmas,

The question we are now asking.
how to make merry Christmas? is
not to be solved in an instant. Every
Iamfly must consider it from its own
standpoint. Happiness is not, even at
this season, to be put in a great sack
labelled candy and toys" We should
study our children and find out what
particular thing they are counting m
On. Especially where Christmas is the
great gift making epoch of the wear
and the children look to il for their
annual store of games and toys. But
only half our duty toward them will be
done II we have not taught them the
pleasure of making gifts to others 7
say taught advisedly, for the moral
nature of child is not conferred upon
him at birth; it exists then only in the
germ and II has to be cultivated iust
as mrs uaculty for intellectual work
mas 10 be cultivated. But the great
dlherence between moral and intel
iectual training Is, that whereas In. The
last one may attack the understanding
and lead on to desire, in fffe' first ali
our approaches must be made 10 the
heart. No restraint upon conduct 10
OF any account unless we succeed in
getting the child TO want TO be good
He will then try TO be good under ali
circumstances, when ne is away from
US az weil as when he is in our sight.
T--laarper's Bazar. ..tEliG1AsInllaII
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
Yield Of Wheat,

Despite the enormous crops OF wheat
annually produced and low prices dur
ing some years, some political econo-
mists are of the opinion that in de-
cade more there will be a shortage of
the worlds supply, as nearly all the
available wheat land is now utilized.
There are, however, enormous crops
of corn, oats and rye grown, and more
land may be brought into service. In
deed in the matter of wheat, one fact
has been overlooked, which is the pos
sibllity of larger yields per acre. The
average yidd of wheat per acre in this
country Is about thirteen bushels, yet
twice as many bushels per acre can be
grown as an average. There are fields
of wheat, under a high system of culti-
walton, which produce fifty bushels per
acre, and as long as the land can be
improved the yield may be increased
accordingly. The cost of production
is being reduced every year, and the
science of agriculture is receiving more
attention on the part of the farmers.
Should there be a shortage of wheat
for one season will result in farmers
resorting Ito every known method to Sc
cure larger crops, as higher prices
will stimulate them to do SO.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
Smoking Jackets from $4.75 10
50. 90 at SRIIIOn's.
What City Girls Are Doing,

Handkerchiefs, embroidered in col
ors to match the costume, are worn by
a-iashicnable girls.
Smart new gloves are fastened with
a single large white pearl clasp that
works with a spring.
The pompadour has gone out, and
naturally arranged hair, with a fluffy
bang, is the newest caprice.
Luxury is the fashion, and more real
lace3 WI be used than in years past.
Bow-knot trimming in lace, spangles
and ribbon Is back in fashion again,
and 10 more popular than ever.
SqnaIe-toed shoes, ugly and com
fornble, are the fashion.-Demores s
Magazine for January
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
A Word About the CoIored Children
g Attending the Christmas Dinner.

We understand that ehere are many
persons who are protesting against the
so-called injustice of our not admit
ting colored children to the dinner on
christmas Day, and TO them we would
say that owing to our limited means
we are Obliged to cut down the list of
needy white children who are eligible
1t is with regret that we see few
trying to influence and prejudice many
others net to aid nor to contribute to
r~lov~-.- -~-'t $3.50 ---'''
- - N-IIenU wIrion 'wIn make OnrIsu-
mas Day source of happiness to three
hundred children who otherwise would
have no Christmas at all.
Last year we remembered the color
ed children by sending toys and books
which were contributed for that pur-
pose, and we will do so this.year pro-
yided ours friends show the same gem
erosity.
A needy child, who is obliged to
spend a forlorn Christmas. touches
our hearts and calls from us a SYM
pathy which makes no distinction of
color. And irrespective of our opln-
ion about mixing the races, we would
gladly provide a dinner for all the
colored, as we'll as one for the white
children.
II anyone is sufficiently interested in
this movement to promote it, they will
receive hearty support from us an
other year.
II any contributor Is dissatisfied
with our arrangements, hisi qontribu-
tion will be cheerfully refunded.
JULIETTE s. Nichols.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place OF coffee. The
NOSE delicate stomach receives IL
without distress, and but few can tell
II from coffee. 1t does not cost over
a as much. Children omay drink 1t
with great benefit. 15c Rnd 25c per
package. Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

G. ~
- Nau week,
Tie year had gloomily begun
For Willie Weeks, poor mans
SUN.
He was beset with bill and dun,
And he had very little
LION.
"Ihis cash." said he, won't pay my
dues;
I've nothing here but ones and
TUES.
A bright thought struck him, and he
said, Ii. ~
The rich Miss Goldbricks l will
.,., nd T., WE'D"
But when he paid his court to her.
She hsped, but firmly said, No"
THUR"
"Alas!" said he, ''then / must die!
I'm done! III drown III burn, I'll
FRI"
They found his gloves, and coat, and
hat;
The Coroner upon them
SAT.
... It'd Bits.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
The D. C.'s Centennial,

r. ie'soiution VIII DO introduced In
the senate and house of repreaenta-
tlves tomorrow for the appointment
by their presiding officer OF a osoromts-
sion of FIVE members of each of those
bodies and one member from each
state by the president, upon lihe ree-
o1nmendation of the several governors
70 prepare plans for an appr,oprlaae
celebration in the year 1900 of the GEN.
tehnlal anniversary of the establish
mnent OF the federal government at
Washington.
Ine location of the capitol upon it's
present site may be traced to am Incl
dent that occurred in Philadelphia
WREN the new congress was insulted
by a mob of unpaid soldiers of the
revolutionary army. The city officials
took no measures to protect the ma
tional legislature, which in Its indig-
nation shook from its feet the dust Of
the CITY of Brobherly Love" and re-
moved to Princeton when "a few DAYS
later Ehdbridge Gary, whose bones now
lie in the congressional cemetery,
moved that a commission be appoint
| cd to select a permanent seat of gov
ernment. The law was passed on July
| 49, 1870, and Daniel Carroll David
Stewart and T.Somas j. johnson were
designated. The competitors for the
capital were Philadelphia, Trenton.
] Baltimore, Annapolis, Havrede- Grace,
Harrisburg, Williamsport, German
! town, Kingston N. Y; Alexandria,
Va; ,Wrightsville, Pa, and several
\ other places, but through the personal
Influence of Washington, and a trade
between Alexander Hamilton and
/ lThomas jefferson a tract of land ten
llmiles square, ION the banks of the
Potomac, opposite the city of George
town." was chosen. Jefferson is be-
Iieved to have originally suggested the
site of Washington, and Mr.. Hamilton
and Robert Morris threw theirg in
auence in its favor, with the under
standing thavthe Southern members OF
congress should support the financial
policy of the administration, As g
consolidation to the Pennsylvanians
It was agreed that the congress should
\ leave Annapolis where 1t was then SIT.
ting, and return to Philadelphia, which
should be the temporary capital for 6
period Of ten years.
llo, The owners of the property werx
Daniel Carroll, one OF the commission.
! ers; Notely Young, Samuel Davidson
| and "Davy" Burns, an old Scotch fish
! erman. 1t was agreed that the com.
7 missioner, with the aid of Andrew Ell
/ licott, a noted surveyor, and Majol
l. L'Dnfant, French engineer, who haC
come over with Lafayette and served
ON the staff of Washington, should
bplot the federal city and locate reser.
vations for parks and public buildings
These reservations contained 541 acre.
The remaining land was divided into
lots, of which one-halI-that Is, every
a..ernate lot-was decided to Tile gov.
ernment at the rate of e25 per acre
f'fhe area of the city, as thus surveyed
is 100 acres; the building lots as.
signed to the government numbered
1O,136, which were sold from time tc
time, the last in 1884. The total
: amount received and covered into the
treasury was $741,O24.45. The original
Il landlords became rich.-Washington
j Uor. Chicago Record.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

-, senator Riley and ex-senator Davis
own rolling mill lot in Marietta on
which a thousand barrel oil we'll has
been struck. We congratulate them on
finding something better than politics,
from which the former has just an
nounced his absolute withdrawal
Times Recorder.
The above is true except as to the
size of the oil well mentioned. The
story of the Thousand barrel well is a
canard, and must have started with
some one who had not !-e apprecia-
tion of the enormity of newspaper pre-
varication. 80
/! Senators Riley and Davis and their
friends mo- doubt, hope their efforts
and risks on the rolling MIL lot may
bring them Thousand barrel well, but
TsHch weA HAS not materialized on
ltthe property as. yet.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
Useful XMAS
Presents,

In buying presents for your friends
it is we'll to select something that is
useful as well as ornamental.
We have very fine line of useful
goods that will last and be benefit to
the receiver for years, such rs Gas and
Steel Ranges, Sewing Machines, $50,
S25, $50. $35, $40 each, all guaranteed
Carpet Sweepers, $3.50 and $500.
Also bicycles make good present
Then we have large line of smaller
goods, Rodgers Silver Knives and
Forks and Spoons, Table and Pocket
Cutlery and CARVING Sets, the price of
which will enable any one to make
some one happy. t~'."
Then comes a large line of Nickle-
plated and Aluminium Ware, Cbadng
Dishes, Tea Kettles, Crumb Erays, Far
ina Kettles, and hundreds of smaller
articles. r.. 'iF 'u '..0".
Then we have a good assortment of
Fancy Articles. Writing Sets, Nut
Cracks, Fruit Knives, etc. Ifyou want
to see the largest window full of good
things in the city, it is to be found at
249-251 Second Street.
HAGAN g. SCHAD,
TRE OWL IIARnWAR STORE
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

The Louisville girl who wouldn't
kiss Hobson wasn't born yesterday.
She knew the time had come when
more notority could be got from her
refusal than from the loudest smack
uossible-Times Recorder.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

Today is the wee sma' day Of this,
the year of Our Lord 1898. Get your
energy TO going, that you may put
within the limits of the day as much
labor as is due it!
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

It is announced that millionaire ].
D. Rockefeller has offered the sum Of
one hundred Thousand dollars for fur
ther endowment of Denison University
at Granville, o., provided $15p,QOO
more be raised to be added to it by
friends of the college.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

If fGN were to Judge by the record of
Hobson in his western kissing tour,
there are other honors than scars in
being warrior today.
AT Kansas City day or two ago the
Lieutenant kissed by actual count 267
girls
The shades of the late William Te-
cumseh Sherman must find little COM
fort in these oscillations of the young
navvie
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
B & 0 SW Holiday Rates.

Holiday excursion rates via. b. & o.
S. w. between all stations on its line;
also principal points on connecting
lines. Tickets will be sold Dec. 23d,
24th, 25th 3Oth and 31st and Jan. 1st
and I'd, 1899. Good returning to and
including Jan. Sd. For full fnforma-
tion call on agents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
WEDNESDAY. DEC. n, 1903

Well does the Pibtsburg Times COM
mand, when it says, Break away,
Hobson, break away"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

Finest Candies-Fromf Toe to doc ID.
We handle only the purCSt---nO "fritit
stand on inferior goods offered. Our
finest chocolate bon-bOnS at 4Oc lb- can
not be duplicated In the city for less than
soc on Coo.
WEHRS e. SONS,
No. 2SS Front. Finest Groceries.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
Examination of Teachers

For the public schools OF Washington County
will be held in the Marietta High School, on
the second Saturday OF each month excep
January, July and August.
MARTIN r. ANDREWS
President Board of School Examiners.
Sept. 2, 1858.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

Take Dr. Bulrs Cough Syrup for nlt
those dangerous anections.-ssYer cllds.
pleurlsy and grippe,-which Fan and Winter
bring along. II n the creates. cure for boon
cnitis and all throat and lung affections.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the peoples
cures the severest affections of the throat and
lungs; such as, bronchitis, grippe, laryngitis
and 1ncipient consumption. Price only 15
cents q bottle
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
A Special Drive In Pianos

Makes it possible for us to sell you
the famous Jacob Doll. Baldwin, Stod-
FH''' WV
arU, III mug vOr-Su,s ssrIoy uoIu ia nus
at price you probably haven't had
quoted to you before. We have bought
cheap for such high grade instruments is,
and you shall share in the reduction
If you're thinking of getting a piano,
come in and talk the matter over with
us. Our terms are equally as adYant-
ageous as the piano, and on small pay
ments you'll own one of these sweet
toned easy action, reliable pianos be.
fore you know it.
ISRAEL, THE PIANO MAN,
Front Street. Union Block.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Br0mo Quinine Tablets. A
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure
2Jc. The genuine has l.. Is q. on each table,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

Tho best value In scot. Neckwea,
at Sniffen's.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

OeH's forget shs hslhrObss Al
SnIifsn's.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-21

Hundreds Of fine Christmas gifts at
Mrs. Holz's, 2S6 front street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12
FAIRFAX NOTES

The Misses Mackley, of Alexandria,
are the guests of Miss Jennie Cooper.
The semi-annual meeting of Mari
Camp, U. c. V, will be held at Fair
fax G. II. on Monday, the 18th.
Mrs. CockerelI, of Holbrook, has had
as her guests the past week Miss Ma
mie Cock erell and Miss Bernice Angelo,
of Alexandria.
Mr.. Benz T. Spindle, well-known
citizen of Centreville, died at his home
at that place on Monday, and was
buried Tuesday.
Miss Mary Cowling and Mrs Mary
Cowling, Of Alexandria, who have been
wishing at Mr.. Stephen Cowling's, al
Annandale, return, d to their home last
week.
Miss Florrie Lyles, of Alexandria, IS
the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. V. Sis
son, and little Miss Addie Fairfax and
brother, Master Simpson, of AleXan-
dria, are now frightening the home OF
their grandfather, Mr.. Geo. Harris Cd,
at Woodside.
Rev. John McGill, who has been very
i'll, writes TO friend in the village thai
be is still V ~ feeble and unable to
work. Dr.. McGin will leave next
Tuesday for q sea voyage to Bos on,
which his many friends nope will bene-
fit him greatly Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12
LOCAL BREVITIES


The ro ular Friday night crab picking will
he held Il -nght ut Mr.. Jacob Brill's rcstau-
rmt.
The cprreat in the river WAS so strong to-
day that some OF the ferry boats had Difficult y
in making their landings
Superintendent Kcmper has concluded Il Q
examination of applicants for positions 8
teachers in the public schools OF this city
Tho body of Joseph Webb, formerly of tn s
city, who died in Pittsburg, Pa, recently,
was broul hit here TO- lay and will be buried
tomorrow.
The republican convention to nomidate
candidates TO the Congressional convention TO
he held in this city on tie 31st, will meet tt-
night at Sarcpta Hall.
The provost guard which camo he ycsteI-
day evening from camp Algor to look after Il
number of members of the Thir Virginia
Regiment who had run the block" left tC
day with the Geliuquonts,
Rain has fallen at intervals throughout the
day, and the ground is now tho oughly
soaked. The rams of this evening were tho
helv est that have fallen for long time, and
II my Of the streets were flooded
James NJ. Sudduth, who, as stated in the
Gazette of that date, committed suicide yes
terday on the towpath OF the chesapeake ana
Ohio Canal, near Washington, came from
Virginia, and his parents live i'll Warrcnton.
His remains were taken TO that place ths
mori ing.
Robert Beall, whose bookstore on Pennsyl
vania avenue, east of Sixth street, Washing
ton, WAS for many years tho fav0rite rendez-
vous o. statesmen. scholars and men of lore
in general, died i'll Providence Hospital yes
tel day. He was orn OF an old Maryland
.amly 81 years ago.
The recent heavy rains in the upper coun-
ties have caused p considerable current in the
river and much debris is being carried down
the stream co siderable Use was reported
in the upper reaches of the Potomac river and
its tribut ries. At noon yesterday the Polo.
mac was fifteen feet above low water mark at
II neck, Md, and was still rising at the rate
of three inches an hour, but tic worst was re-
uaried as over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12
AUGUST CouRT-Oa Monday last

AUGUST CoURT.-On Monday last
the August term of court court, Judge
Tebbs on the bench, began in this
town. Ia years gone by this was one
of the famous institutions of the county
and great crowds gathered in Leesburg
from far and near to celebrate august
Court" Stands adorned the streets in
all directions and watermelons were
piled up at every turn and great quanti-
ties of them were sold. OF late years,
however, the day has lost much of its
former prestige and the crowds that at
tend are never as large as in the old
days. The watermelons, though, are
still in evidence and were present in
abundance on Monday. The crowd in
town whilst considerable one was not
like those of the past in point of num-
bers. There were comparatively few
colored people in town and the best Of
order prevailed during the day Lees
burg Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12

p.p-5NAL.-Mr. Isaac Swartz, who
Nv, ,...n -eriously ill for some months,
Ils ,;o,,a- slowly to recover, but is not
g .'r s,le TO leave his room.
yS lr'.-s. E 18th and Blanche, daughters
NJ d R. Stansbury, are visiting rel"
Of i:, W. A. =, Hamilton. They will go to
9yo.. Arlington III few days.
Ms, Maud Capehart, who has been
.;-,,iep friends in Portsmouth, has re-
' I.s,,. 10 her home in this city.
'O, NJ. r L. Wood and Miss Malissa
~, ~ Mr.. j. {. Smoot and family and
W.. -n,ie Smoot hay, gone 10 CApon
t 49,. 10 spend few weeks.
Ms Florence Davidson last night Ell
.,-,siosd u number of friends alta dance
' e. ~ ner home on south ROYAL street.
. Mr. Warren P. Taylor, of Richmond,
has been appointed traffic manager
li'7 me Richmond, fredericksburg
onl pIomAc Railroad, TO succeed
% S; hrother. MIR. G. A. Taylor, who, ss
. a. in Wednesdays Gazette, died at
Dtgsprs Springs on that day. MIR.
Taylor ia Il popular anu experienced
-sii,oai man and is III every way quail
i'd 40 t!i the position so long and etli-
Gently held by his brother. He is we'll
sroNp In This city where he married a
daughter OF Mr.. w. II. Marbury.
Mss Mary McWllIiams, accompanied
ny her cousin, Miss Mary Dryer, has
cone to Falls Cnurch to spend the
month OF August.
Ms, sadie Grieg, of FIR mt Royal, is visits
ias l.,cs m this city.
e. r,.eph Kaufman has returned from
,'c,ant visit to Bedford Springs, Pa.
Mr. Alexander McBurney Will leave here
, .marrN to spend few weeks at Claiborne,
r4Dt,osuly Md.
Mise, Ruth AMI Edith Smith have gone to
r.gga.cl county to spend few weeks.
Mn Wm. F. Chimney and daughter left
,lsy si- a visit to New Jersey and New
y-..r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12

PANIC AT FUNERAL.-At q funeral
services in a caurch in Bethel, n. Y,
on Monday panic was caused by q
thunderstorm. The Rev. Mr.. Closa, of
Cochectou, Sullivan county, was con-
dncting services for Miss Cochran, Of
New York city, who was to have been
married this month to a New York
man. The church was crowded.
Soon after the service commenced o
terrific thunderstorm came up and
lightning repeatedly struck close to the
church. Several persons received
shocks and two horses standing in front
OF the ediice were killed before the
owner, who had rushed out 10 freq
them, could unharness them. The man
was badly shocked and could hardly
make his way back to the church.
The storm increased in fury, the
flashes Of lightning and crashing thun-
der became more frequent and worked
up the women in the church to such a
pitch that many of them threw them
selves on the floor in terror, while men
knelt and prayed for the storm to end,
each trying to make his voice heard
above the others.
Words of encouragement were shout
ed in the ears of the sobbing women by
the pastor. He went from one to an
other for three hours, trying to reassure
them, before the electric storm abated
at dusk. a few Of the mourners fol-
lowed the casket to the grave, mile
distant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake
and epterprising thar E. S. Leadbeater
& Sons, who spare no pains to secure
The best OF everything in their line for
their customers. They now have the
valuable agency for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. This is the wonderful
remedy that is producing such a Juror
all over the country by its many start
ling cures. 1t absolutely cures Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseuess and all alice
tons OF the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Call at above drug Store and get trial
bottle free or a regular size for 90 cents
aud 100. Guaranteed to cure or price
refunded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12

THE FERTILIZER SEASON has begun,
and already orders from the country
ARE b,Iug received in this city Alex
anGr.a mas always been a depot for
the SHIPMENT OF iertiliers, and during
late wears this trade has been consider
ably expanded by the enterprise of our
cit.l ms engaged in the manufacture OF
such articles The time has arrived
for country people 10 look around for
the most satisfactory purchasing point
and Alexandria offers the best induce
meut> The circulation of the Gazette,
especially its tri-weekly edition, in the
ruraI section ofthis entire Congressional
district, as @ell as in nearly ever por-
tioa Of the State, renders it valuable
medium for those having fertilizers and
otter farm articles for sale. The Ga
ze,t- circulates among class who in
ysuab.y consult its columns when
abou; TO order anything from this or
contiguous cities.