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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-29
BUXTON.


West Buxton, March 2S-Mr. J. H.
Graham, who has been in Limington for
a few days, returned home last Monday.
Mr.. Daniel Randall Of Auburn, who
has been spending few days with rela-
tiyes here, returned to his home last Mon
day.
Miss Alice N. Barnes is visiting friends
in Auburn.
Mr.. Isaac Emery, Jr. and daughter,
Sarah, spent last Thursday with friends
in this place.
Messrs. Ernest and Cecil Hobson of
York spent the last few days with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hobson.
Mr.. A. H. Barnes, who was sick last
week. is better, and at his work again.
Monday the workmen began the founda
tion to the new house on High street,
being built by Mr.. Nathan Hooper.
Mrs. j. A. Fellows and Mrs. A. G.
Smith are on the sick list.
We are glad to report that Mrs. Abbie
Sawyer is improving and is able to be
out doors this fine weather.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
Shortage of Gas at McConneIsvilIe.

McConnelsville, O., Dec. 14.-This
village is now suffering from a short
gaze of gas. Competition nas reduced
the price per thousand feet to ten
cents and as result in almost every
house in town one or more gas fires
are used. S. r. Dresser, who owns
the only line on this side of the river,
also secured the contract for heating
the court house and school house, TAX
ing lem at very low figure in order
to keep out the rival company, which
has mains laid in Malta. AS a result
the demand is too great for the supply
and the present cold snap has COM
PEELED a number of consumers to take
out the gas and return to coal. Mr..
Dresser is now drilling new wells for
the purpose of increasing the supply,
but in case tAe pressure is not soon
increased and the cold weather con-
tinues large number of his patrons
will be compelled to resort to the use
of other fuel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
JUDGE CONGRATULATED HER.
New York Woman Who Knocked
Down n Man who Had
Annoyed Her.

Mrs. Charles c. Lane knocked down
Henry James, Of the Putnam house,
at New York city the other day. He
was stranger to her, but had annoyed
her by following her through the
streets. He had also spoken to her.
After she had knocked him down she
went about her business, which is Jug
Cling cannon balls and breaking iron
chains with her hands. James caused
her to be summoned to the Yorkville
police court to answer to the charge
of assaulting him. Magistrate Meade
not only let Mrs. James go free, but con-
graduated her for having punched the
head of James. Professionally she is
known as Mile. Suzinettas, and has been
employed with her husband at a Four
teenth street museum.
The magistrate in discharging her
shook her hand and said "You are the
woman this town has been looking for
for long time. This court has nothing
against you. More power to your right
arm" Other court officers echoed the
magistrates congratulations, and
James backed cautiously down from
the platform in front of the judge and
rapidly left the room. Mrs. Lane fol-
lowed, but when she reached the street
he was N nj I'm sfobt
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
Engineer's Ghost.

Chillicothe, O., Dec 14.-The re-
mains of old b. & o. S. w. engine 1O7
have been shipped to Cincinnati to be
sold to &c junk dealers. The engine
had remarkable history and has been
regarded as hoodto for years.
About five years ago, just east of
RoXabel, the engine exploded for some
reason, whic has never been disclosed,
and the engineer, Robert Basin, was
blown into an adjacent corn field and
instantly killed. The remains of the
engine were gathered up and brought
to this city, wh' they were placed in
the "-on.yard" along with other
wrecks.
A short time later, the East End
was terrified by the report that the en-
glne was haunted. An engineer who
had crossed the 'boneyard" aft night
declared that he had seen the old en-
gineer sitCing at the throttle as natur-
al as life. Others saw the same ghast-
ly sight they claimed, and the terror
finally became so great that people
were afraid to pass the corner near
which the engine stood. Ever ~'nce it
has been regarded as hoodoo, al
though the ghost stories soon died
away. But those who live near the
pace will never forget how intense the
terror was for a time. Whether the
ghost will accompany the engine to
Cincinnati rema ms to be seen.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
Oil Notes.
Yesterdays MARKET.

The Latchaw & Earnest we'll No.
on the Hanna farm, north of the Wit
tekind farm, reached the sand Wednes-
day afternoon and developed gas and
some oil and was shut down, awaiting
the arrival of the owners before
drilling in.
Ellenwood No. below Moore's juno
tion, came in dry, but will be drilled
to the second LOW Run sand.
Lambert & Co., who have been drill
ing on the rolling mill site have
struck very hard vein of limestone,
and operations have been suspended
for more favorable weather.
A report from Sclo says the rigs are
building on twenty lately made loca-
tlons. Ihe wells already in are being
kept secret for purpose and not
much can be ascertained. The Kama
wha, Scio and Forest are the principal
producing companies operating there
at present.
A well is going down on the Step
hens farm at Paden's Valley. With no
bad luck this we'll will be due by the
last of the week. This we'll is SO near
the railroad that should it come in
good work can be pushed rapidly and
soon
The Fisher CT ny is bull ling a
rig on the Grim farm about mile
slightly west of south from Round
Bottom.
Developments in search ofpetroleum
are starting up in all directions, part
ly on account of the price of oil and
because of its growing scarcity.
JACKSON RIDGE Oh NEWS.
Drilling stopped at the Joshua Jack
son we'll on Friday evening on account
of the water line freezing up. The
line was repaired and work begun
Monday.
The w. P. Jackson we'll came in a
good gasser with some showing of oil
out the gas was so badly needed for
fuel that the company is laying line
into the field and will use the gas
Also the Fisher company drilled in q
good gasser on the Charles Norris
farm and will pipe the gas into the
field. We are informed that the Fisher
company has bought the DR., Parry
we'll and have piped the gas up on thC
ridge.
Work still continues at Jackson
Ridge with an energy equal to that il
the past. The operators are determ
ined to find better production thar
tne one now under control, if such ex
ists.-Spirit of Democracy.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
The Bates Hearing.

Special to the Leader.
Farkersburg, W. Va, Dec. 15,-The
preliminary hearing of Albert Bates
was held before Squire Drennen this
afternoon. No one was allowed in the
cour! room except the witnesses, attor.
neys and newspaper men. The prls-
cner had had the hearing postponed
twice because of lack OF counsel. He
was represented today by Hiteshew
Armistead, who entered plea of mo-
guilty" After the examination of sew
er, witnesses The prisoner was held
for trial in the Criminal Court with.
out bail.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
DAILY LEADER
FRIDAY, DEG. 10. 1893
A War Story.

Col. j. H. Riley tells a story, which
he says he heard at Charleston, w
Va, lately, on Capt. Peyton,. late an
officer in the Confederate Cavalry
who is still on the carpet Here it is:
A battle was near at hand when a
rumor ran through the Confederate
camp to the effect that the Yankees
were armed with superior breech-load-
ing rifles and new long, sharp sabres
Ihe rebels became badly demoralized
when the commanding general made a
speech in which he declared he had
Deen IN many engagements in the Mex
lean and Civil wars and had never
known a man to be killed with a sa-
bre; that sabre wounds were generally
slight flesh wounds which soon healed.
The explanation was reassuring, but
capt. Peyton, with a tinge of bravado
saluted the general and in a voice
which was heard by the entire com
mand, said: General, if l live through
this battle l will show you man kill
ed with a sabre"
The men cheered Justify at this and
went into the engagement which last
ed some time.
About the time the General was in
the act of dismounting at the end of
the fight, the same gallant captain
again saluted and said: General. If
you will ride a short distance with me.
VIII show you a man killed with sa-
bre." The General ordered his staff
TO about face and galloped after the
brave officer through some pine brush
to small open space, where the cap
tain directed attentiCn to a soldier an
parently dead and dismounting to
point out the sabre wound which was
fatal, and to prove to his commander
that the man was really dead, he
cruelty pierced the body with his
sword when Mr.. Yank quickly turned
over and Shot the captain through the
breast, inflicting a much more serious
wound than he had himself received
in battle.
The joke was on the Confederate
and the Yankee was tenderly cared
for and the two cavalrymen now rec
ognize Old Glory and strive to see
which can show himself the best citi-
zen of united country.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
THE DANCE
For the Benefit of the Children's
Christmas Dinner a Success.

Power Hall was the scene last night
and early this morning, Of a gather
ing of young men and women who
were greatly enjoying themselves at
ancing-enjoying the dance, and be-
side the thought that the proceeds
were to go toward making many little
folks have good dinner and good
time on Christmas day.
About forty couples indulged in
dancing, although the ticket sales were
considerably larger than the attend
ance indicated.
A programme of a popular nature
was arranged and it was commend
able in those who made the pro-
gramme to grant so many dances
which the older dancers might enjoy.
The reception committee consisted
of Mrs. J. B. West, Mrs. A. d. Follett,
Mrs. Tasker. Bosworth and Mrs Juliet
Nichols.
The dancing began about o'clock,
and the grand march was led by Mr.
A, D. Follett and Mrs. Tasker Bos-
worth.
We wish we might have time and
space to say how pretty the ladies
looked, and how handsome the men,
but a late hour and a pen that can't
DO the subject justice, prevent. Suf-
flee it to say that the gathering was up
to the standard IN looks and actions.
Ice water and punch were served
throughout the evening, and about
midnight refreshments were enjoyed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
KILLED..
A Woman Run Over By an Ohio
River Railroad Train.

Thursday evening asithe south bound
passenger train on the Ohio River road
was approaching Waverly, a most dis
tressing accident happened which
ushered into eternity the soul of Miss
Maria Morse, whose home was near
Schultz, w. Va.
The unfortunate woman was on her
way to Marietta, and was going to
Waverly to take the train at that
station. She was walking the track
and APPARENTLY did not notice the
quickly approaching train. She was
run over before the train could be
stopped vand her death was doubtless
instantaneous.
Miss Morse had lived in Marietta at
times, as domestic in private fam
lilies, and it is supposed that on the
trip which had a fatal beginning, she
was coming to Marietta to take a po-
sition with some family.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16

| fact remains that thfs tremendous mortality
was to great extent due to the lack of
inherent resisting power in the victims.
Ihese babies when born had in their bodies
the seeds of disease. The deadly heated
term only shortened the period of their
sufferings
IT woman wishes her babies to be
healthy and strong and able to resist the
usual ailments of childhood, she must take
proper care of herself in a womanly way
during the period of CESSATION. A woman
who suffers from weakness and disease of
the organs distinctly feminine is untitled
for wifehood and motherhood. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is a wonderful med
icine for ailing women. 1t acts directly on
the delicate and important organs con-
cerned. 1t makes them we'll and strong.
1t allays inflammation, heals liberation,
soothes pain, stops exbausting drains and
gives rest and tone to the tortured nerves.
Thousands of women have testified to its
almost miraculous merits. Many of them
have permitted their names, addresses,
experiences and photographs to be repro
duced in Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Med
ical Adviser. This great book used to sell
for $I.5o, now il is absolutely free. II tells
all about the home treatment of ordinary
diseases. II contains 1908 pages, and over
900 illustrations. Several chapters are de-
voted to the diseases of women. For pa.
per-covered copy send 81 one-cent stamps,
to cover cost of mailing only, to the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. ". Cloth binding, 10 cents
extra. "Favorite Prescription " can be
obtained In any good medicine store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
Boat Fire.

The ste mer Barnsdall had small
fire in the pilot house Thursday eve
nlng which mighthave caused consld-
cradle loss to river men. The boat is
tied up at The mouth of the Muskingum
between the wharfbcat and the VIM.
Dufrey and il the fire should have got
ten beyond control would have de-
slroyod both the others as we'll as the
Barnsdall. The department was call
ed out but the fire was extingnished
before they arrived, without much loss
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16

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 1t
without distress, and but few can tell
it from coffee. 1t does not cost over
u as much. Children may drink 1t
with great benefit. 15c and 25c per
package Try il. Ask for GRAIN-o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16
Ex-President Eaton.

A special dispatch from San Juan,
Porto Rico, of Dec. 14th, says:
The insular cabinet has decided to
secure an efficient American superin-
tendent for the Porto Rican schools.
General John Eaton, the we'll known
educator, and formerly United States
Commissioner Of education, has been
selected and sent for.
General Eaton was President of Ma
rietta College from 1886 to 1892 and he
has a large number of friends here
who are glad to know of his selection.
Fine line of lamps at
MRS HOI rs 026 Front CT
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16

Ur an cne
bere ave IN e n ts
which are possi-
BILE to a home, the
loss of a child is
perhaps the most
Disappointing,
and the hardest
to bear. During
the heated spell
in the summer In
New York City as
many as a thou
sand babies have
died in a week.
OF course, in a
crow de d city,
with its unsani-
tary districts,
IN any of these
de aths would
have occurre d
any way. The
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-16

Fine line of lamps at
MRS. HOLLIS, 2S6 Front st.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12
THIS WEEKS MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
Chicago. October 10.

Chicago, October 10.
WHEAT-An advance OF lhQ19sd to-day
at Liverpool, said 10 be due to political
complications between France and England
over Nile territory, started wheat here
higher. First trades showed a gain of
Aq1hc over Saturdays close, December
selling at 63BG63hc. Shorts were large
buyers at the opening, and when 1t became
known that the Russian shipments had
fallen of about 100000 bushels less than the
week previous and $1,000 bushels less than
the same week last year the demand be-
came 80 urgent that the price was bid up
to 64c. On this rally the Northwest sold
freely, and as buyers appeared to have ac-
quired sufficient for the time being, De-
Cember was forced back to 63l5c. Chicago
received 497 cars, none of which graded
contract. Receipts In the Northwest were
5O2 bushels against 2,l48 last week and
lao a year ago. Worlds shipments last
week were 100000 bushels, as compared
with 100000 bushels the year before.
Wheat on passage showed a decrease OF
400 600 bushels. An improved demand for
cash wheat sent the price Of December up
once more to 63b063%c, but the market did
not hold and gradually receded again to
63lAc.
CORN-ExpectatiOn Of a drop in the Oc-
tober condition in the government report
tonight started corn at an advance. The
rally in wheat also was an influence, as
any imbrogliO abroad over disputed terri
tory would affect the price of corn as well
as wheat. Receipts were large, however,
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12

pnnd
10
herso These apss the Post will flou
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12

1894 cars, and traders sold, causing a slight
recession from the early advance. Eleva-
tor people were inclined to buy. December
opened hGhc higher at 29b@SOc and held
fairly steady at 29A9295Sc.
OATS-Oats followed the other grains
Receipts were 6S7 cars. May began hfD%c
up az 221sq2S and good business was done
PRoVIsIoNs-A small run of hogs at
the yards at better prices together with
the strength developed in the grain mar
kets, started provisions strong. The mar
ket sagged later, however, on a lack Of
trade and disquletlng yellow fever rumors
from the South. January pork started 5GD
lAc higher at $3.50 and sold OF to SS.S21h6D
SS5. January lard opened 2hc higher ut
AS2h and declined to AS0 January ribs
began 21Rc better at &62h and weakened to
%60.
BARLEY-Cash, SSa45c
.RYE-october, 4Shc December, 46c May,
46l4c.
FLAX-Cash, Northwest, 9llbc; October,
9Oc; December, S9hc; May, 92c; November,
S9Ihc.
TIMOTHY-October, $22.
Estimated cars for tomorrow: Wheat,
go; corn, 9l5; oats, 43O.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are tiny,
sugar-coated granules. They give to ma
ture just the little help she needs. They
are as gentle as they are efficient, and
will perfectly cure the worst cases of
constipation. There is nothing in the
world like them, so there can be nothing
"just as good" The druggist who tries
to sell you something else has his own
interest In view, and not yours.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12
Kansas City Grain and Produce.
Knnaaa CltY. OcII

Kansas City, October 10.
WHEAT-ll5c higher, active. No. hard,
6Slac; No. 2, 6O064c; No. 3, 57ii66ll5c; No. 2
red, 65dI66c No. g. 60063c.
CORN-Firm, No. mixed, 27h92Shc;
No. white 2ic; No 8, 271hc
oATs-Hgher, rather slow, No. white,
2ic
RYE-Firm No. 2, l61kc.
HAY-Prarle firmer; timothy steady
Choice timothy, $6,75q10O choice prairie,
$6.756D7.OO.
BUTTER - Firm. Separator, 1S1h@2Oc;
dairy, 16c.
EGGS-Firm. Fresh, lSlSc.
HAY QUOTATIONS furnished by j. Y.
WOOLSEY CO.. gl0 State Line, Kansas City,
Mo. Hay our specially. Conslgnments solicited
Quick and honorable returns. Write nv.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12

The Commercial Hotel, at Council
Grove, has changed hands and will here
after be known as Hotel Dewitt, taking
It's name from the senior partner Whit
& Luce.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12
sHEEP-RecoIpts. 4.ssai shipments. n0ne
Kansas cIty Llve stocl.
Kansaa CIV. Octohl

Kansas City, October 10.
CATTLE-Receipts 10000. Market steady.
Native steers, &.25Q5.4O; Texas steers, 5265
GAGS; Texas COWS, $2.2502SO; native cows
and heifers, $l7564 45; stoCkers and feed
ers, S325Q475; bulls, $25OQS.5O.
HOGS-Receipts, 1900. Market opened
strong to &c higher; closed weak. Bulk Of
sales, $355Q3.65; heavles, 3.65q3.75; pack
SS.5OGS65; yorkers, SS.6OfiiS.65; pigs, $500
1856.
SHEEP--Recelpts, 1000. Market firm.
Lambs, &A25q540; muttons, &.Qq4;S.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12
y y y y y y

"SPIRTTED A strong editorial page.
REMARKS" There are not many of them
A'1A'A' N'A~O in the country-clever, vigor-
Gus, striking editorials from an individual point
of view. The best writer's have been secured
to write regularly for the Post editorial page,
which will be made one Of its strongest features.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12
SHORT STORES
AND SKETCHES

stories will be selected wholly for their interest,"
variety and literary value, and not because of
the name or fame of the author Every story
will be fully illustrated by the Posts artists.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, october 10.
HOGS--Estimated receipts for to-day, 23,-
900; left over, 4,772 Market opened 5Gl10c
higher and weakened later. Light, So l5D
$780, mixed, $355q29O; heavy, $S4Oa3,9O;
roughs, $3.4O93.55.
CATTLE-Recepts 12,5OO including 5000
Westerns. Market strong to 1Oc higher.
BeeVes, $4.OOd5.7O; cows and helfers, 5000
465; Texas steers, $29O6390; Westerns
$360q4.55; stockers and feeders, $3.0O045O
SHEEP-Receipts, 1900. Strong to 10c
higher. Native sheep, 8,OOq46O; Westerns
$3.50d4.45; lambs, 4.0OG6.15.
Saturdays officlal
HOGS-Receipts, 1897 shipments, 2,7SS
CATTLE-Receipts l67; shipments, S29
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-12
THE SATURDAY EvENNc Posr as it is To-day

Adm in Hsud have all brightness
and
and the the monthhS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-25
TONNAGE STILL. HEAVY
THE LOADED CAR MOVEMENT CON-
TINUEs TO EXCEED $4,000 CARS.
Joint Traffic Association VIII Not Al
low AII-Raii Lines to Meet Rates
of Lake-and-RaiI Lines.

The volume of traffic continues to be a
surprise TO freight officials, and were not d
large per cent. of the business carried at
low rates the revenue would largely exceed
that of any former year. The train records
show that there were received and for
warded at Indianapolis in the week ending
April "a total of 1866 cars, 22,590 being
loaded, which was 14 fewer loaded cars
than were handled at this point in the week
ending April 16, but 5S17 more than were
handled at indianapolis in the correspond
ing week OF 1897, 1858 more than in 1895.
1876 more than in 1895, and 7,431 more than in
1894. The improvement in business seems
to be shared by all lines, the Pennsylvania
and Big Four, the Vandalia and the Gin
cinnati. Hamilton & Dayton showing the
most important increase. The j., NJ & /.
division Of the Pennsylvania lines, the Pan
handles Indianapolis division and the Chi
cago and Cincinnati division of the Big Four
show the most remarkable increases. One
of the favorable features of the loaded car
movement is that it is nearly equal in both
directions The Panhandle brought in last
week 1,029 against 1906 loaded cars for
warded the j., NJ. & I. brought in 536 and
forwarded 5SS loaded cars; the Vandalia
loaded cars, and with the other lines the
business is in much the same proportion.
The north-and-south lines are handling con-
siderable business incident to the war move
ment. The shipments of grain for export
continue heavy. and a good many cattle
and horses are being sold for export, and
more export flour has been shipped this
month than in either Of the last twelve.
As yet, the troubles between this country
and Spain have not perceptibly decreased
the shipments of any class of freights east
bound. There has been falling off in ship
ments westward of high class freights, while
in the lower class freights, such as heavy
groceries, hardware, glass, nails, ETC., there
has been a marked increase of late. Large
quantities of new crop vegetables and South
ern lumber are now being brought north,
while southwark there is a heavy move
ment of provisions, cerealine products and
dressed meats. At present harvest imple-
ments form an important item of the BUSH
ness handled which comes under local traf-
fic, which is highly satisfactory in it's vol
ume. Seldom is business of the city freight
depotS and on the bulk tracks heavier than
now The merchants on the wholesale
streets and on Commission row last week
transacted the best business in months, and
with the packing houses and at the stock
in April. There is still an active demand
for cars, and the movement of empty cars
last week indicates that business will con-
tinue heavy. Below is given the car move
ment for the week ending April % and for
the corresponding weeks of 1897 and 1896: