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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

The winds this morning announce
the approach of March and Spring.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

The hate cold snap caused a break in
Winters backbone. .ii. .-.......-.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

No-To-Bac for Fifty Csnts-
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. blood pure, b0c, o.. All druggists
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

BIT. Bulls Cough Syrup has saved
many life. II can Always be relied on to
cure the dangerous Group and whooping cough.
Il gives immediate relief and should be kept
IN every home. 1t only costs 25 cents bottel
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

The March lion appeared three days
previous.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2e, 1899.

IT will be an early Spring
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

The groundhog has lost his grip,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.
Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets removes
he cause that produces La Grippe The gem
utne has l.. b. Q. on each Tablet 25c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-26

The rain had ceased falling and
arose and went out. feeling that dur
Ing my short stay in the cathedral !
had receiver far more than bodily pro-
lection from the storm. In few min
utes j was once more in the midst OF
the hurrylng. anxious crowd. and as ]
noted traces of anxienty and soul
wearlness depicted on the faces OF
many. l breathed a prayer of thankful
ness that The doors OF Gods great ca
thedral ever stand open SO that his
children may enter and And peace. 1t
Is not necessarily building built with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
CONFIDENCE IN GOMEZ.
THE OLD CUBAN CHfEFTAIN IMPRESSES
THE AUTHORITIES AT HAVANA
EAVOPAPTy

HAVANA March S.-General Maxine Gomez
had a two hours conference with Governor
General Brooke to-day regarding the details OF
the payment to the Cuban Army OF the
So 600 600 rendered by the United States as a
condition OF disarmament He Is working IN
good faith and expects TO disband the troops
with or without the consent Of the dsanected
elements He is making an excellent impression
upon the United States military authorities here
and they confidently believe that he VIII be
able to make good his agreement 1t Is eX-
pected that the distribution of the cash VIII
begin IN the course of a fortnight at the latest
Chief 81 Police Mario Menocal submitted to
Major General Ludlow at the end Of February
the police payros for that month. The men
have not been paid even yet and, as conSe-
quence. some doing duty who do not have
any money with which to buy food and are com
PEELED to borrow. The force complains bitterly
As the police force is effective the removal Of
United States troops from the city parks to the
camps across the hay is daily expected
The United States battle-ship Indiana entered
Havana Harbor this morning
A Spanish newspaper publishes a story TO the
effect that party Of armed Cubans Is terror
izng the Spaniards at Mayor. 1t also says
these Cubans have murdered several Spanards
near Bara1agua, ana mentions cases OF tle per-
secution Of Spaniards at CalabaZas. Province OF
Santa Clara In conclusion the newspaper asks
the American authorities to inquire into the
matter and TO afford protection to the Spaniards
The United States hospital ship Bay State ar
rived here yesterday.
The American soldiers Jay for February is
delayed, the authorities awaiting cash which
is expected here by transport. Chief Paymaster
Smith is paying the officers in checks, which
are subject to the local discount of ! per cent.
Consequently the pay of the officers is trimmed
that much. The officers complain, but the
bankers will not buy checks on New-York at
par. exchange going the other way II costs
more to transfer money from Naw-York TO
Havana than from New-York TO London.
The North American Trust Company has adj
vanced the Government 100000. without
charging any exchange, thus losing $1,000 1t
now has the Authority Of the Treasury to
charge for exchange the local rate Of per cent
The cost Of importing is three fourths OF l per
cent
The Treasury ruling as 10 the values or span
ish and French coins at the Custom House VIII
have the effect intended. that of causing the eX-
port of Spanish currency and putting in CUBA
United States currency the basis The sum
of $1,000 in Spanish silver Vas shipped to
Spain this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09

cordanco with an agreement entered into some
time ago betweeh Special Commissioner Porter.
representing President Mckinley, and General Co
mcz. who acted the representative OF the Cuban
army.
For obvious reasons General Carey did not care
TO say Just when the money will be shipped TO
cuba. would he give the name Of the ship that
will carry IT, II may be said. however. that the
shipment Will be made some time within a week
Il is thought that the money will be shipped on
the TRANSPORT General Meade. which Will probabiy
sail on Tuesday.
General Carey has been directed by the war De
parment to take charge OF the money uhtli II II
turned over to General Brooke al Havana. Cen
eral Carey VIII be accompanied by "A detachment
10 Cuba Major Henry L. Rogers OF the Paymas-
terg' Department will accompany General carey.
Fully half Of the 100000 will consist OF nve-GoI-
lar cold pieces with one million standard silver dol
lars The balance will be made up OF subsidiary
coin including nickels. The money Will be packed
In small safes and stout boxes. goodly portion
OF # was being made ready for shipment yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
A BLTNDER IN THE NAVAL BILL.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT RE ABLE TO
BUY ARMOR FOR THE WARSHIPS NOW
I-%DER CONSTRUCTION

Washington March SIT has just been dis-
covered at the Navy Department that In all
probability even Harveyzed armor for the three
battle-ships. the Maine. the Ohio and the Mis-
souri, and the four monitors under construction.
cannot be bought. This is owing 10 an error
made in the last paragraph ~ the Naval Appro-
pration bill. The word this" was used instead
of that i'm the sentence authorizing the Secre-
tary 10 purchase armor for the vessels under
the limitations TO price for the same imposed
by this act"
II happens that the armor- making companies
are so rushed with contract work that they will
not be free to assume any more contracts before
next February, so that IL Congress comes
promptly % the rescue of the Navy at the be-
ginning Of the next session actual delay will
result in the case Of these ships although the
vessels newly authorized will suffer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
REORGANIZING THE ARMY.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL CORBINS PLANS
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT.

A THOROUGHLY EFFECTIVE REGULAR
FORCE TO BE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE
NEW LAW-VOLUNTEERS NOT NEEDED.
TpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TsIBrNEl
Washington March S.-Thc President has APP
proved the plans Of Adjutant-Gener Corbn
for the reorganization Of the enlisted strength OF
the Regular Army. and the necessary orders for
carrying the scheme into effect are now in course
Of preparation Under the act Of March . for
Increasing the efficiency Of the Army" tempo
rarily a peace organization with elaborate spe-
cifcations was provided which was, however
entirely unsuitable 10 existing conditions and
advantage has therefore been taken OF the au-
thority and discretionary powers contained IN
Section II Of the same act by which. ii Is be-
lieved a thoroughly effective and efficient or
ganization is obtained within the total of bo'VD
enlisted men allowed. and without making 1t
necessary to raise any portion of the 5'Woo VOL
untcers permitted. The portion of this section
which has been utilized by General Corbin Is as
follows:
Section u That 10 meet the present eNlgencies
of the military service the President - her'Dy
authorized 20 maintain Regular Army AZ Il
strength Of not exceeding siXty-fN" Thousand ~
N.,ed men TO be distributed among the scNcIh
branches Of the service including the signal 'orPS'
according to the needs Of each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
DETAILS OF THE PLAN.

The existing strength Of cavalry troop mas
been retained at 100 enlisted men. the llsh'
and heavy batteries Of artillery. having proven
unwieldy with 200 men during the war with
spain. have been reduced to 100 enlisted men
each and It has been deemed advisable 10 IN
crease the size OF all infantry company by SIX
men. making the new company number III Inc
Hospital Corps has been fixed at per cent OF
the total line strength. which Is regarded as
sufficient for all purposes I'm the light of recent
experience small detachment has been pro-
vided for West Point and. well within the
maximum fixed by Congress the necessities OF
the staff departments have been recognized not
emitting the requirements for Indian scouts
The tabulated statement of the new orsanza-
ton is as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
MONEY FOR A DISPLAY ~ PARIS.

Major Frederick Bracket. secretary Of the Unl'ed
States Commission to the Paris Exposition. has
returned from Washington, and Is again in the
offices Of the Commission in the Equitable Build
ing.
Major Bracket says the exact amount OF the
appropriation by Congress TO the United STATES
Commission for the Paris Exposition Is N'AVVv
Az the original appropriation was $500" this Is
o., ,rorease of 10000 OF the amount appropriated
Sl0o 900 will be expended the United states build
iugs and $4,000 will be used by the Government
I'm he DISPLAY In the agriculture ana horticulture
department. ,t.oa. o., tho Trrtted
STATES Commission and +. T.. Drake, director OF
machinery and electricity TO the CommlsSlo,ni, WIZ
SAN for Paris this week 10 confer with the FRENCH
commissioners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
SOLDIER Accidentally KILLED.

DISTRESSING DEATH or PRIVATE KAHLE. OF THE
TWO HUNDRED AND SECOND NETWORK.
Guanaiay. Pinar del Rio. March S.-Prtvate
William q Kahle. attached to the hospital corps
q the 202d New-YOrk Volunteers, was acct
dentally shot and killed yesterday by Private
Loqis sioat. of the same corps. The accident
occurred go front Of the Cuban soldiers camp.
Kahe Was on his way TO Artemisa on foot,
when S.oat stopped him 70 show and explain a
&auser rifle helonging to q Cuban who stood by.
NJ maraziue was loaded, and SlOat uncon-
Sously pulled the lever introducing shell into
the chamber Then, not realizing what he had
cone, ne pavfully aimed the rifle al Kahle and
pulled tn trigger. Kahle died two hours later.
The Cuban owner Of the rife seized II and fled.
he vas captured this morning, ana sent TO the
Cuban Chief cf Police here where ne Will be
held as q witness. subject to the orders Of Colo
Lei Sevburrl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
PREPARING TO TAKE THE CENSUS.
DIRECTOR MERRIAM SAYS TIE WORK WILL
BE CONDUCTED OK STRICTLY Bust
NESS PRINCIPLES

Washington. March Sex Governor Merriam. OF
Minnesota the Director Of the Census. was
b,isy engaged at the temporary offices OF the Gem
sus Bureau to-day going over preliminary matters.
There was host Of applicants for places, but few
Of them had personal interviews. Many apphca-
tions have been filed but It will be impossible 10
consider them FOR some time 10 come. Mr.. Merriam
announced to-day that these appointments must
be preceded by examination. The assistant di-
rector. Frederick H. Wines. Is on the way 10 WASH
ington and will have conference tomorrow with
Mr. Merriam in regard to preliminary plans. Re
ferring to the coming census work. Mr. Merriam
said to-day:
The general policy of the approaching census will
he TO conduct the institution on the firm and SOUND
urinciples that undere business success. First.
st1risficans will be elected from among the best
mon engaged IN that work In the country. This
will be done only after careful dellberaton and
consultation with such men Commissioner OF
Labor Carroll y Wright Henry Gannct and other
eminent authorities. Then. the heads Of the var-
Gus bureaus will be selected after painstaking con-
ability All the appontccs in the office will be
selected after rigid examination as 10 their fitness
along the lines Of work In which they Will De en-
gagged. The employees VIII be appointed solely on
the basis Of their capacity for work.
The whole plan s. to accomplish the work as
rapidly and expeditiously as possible and not 10
which oveTburden the task and make the census
drag on for Il long period. Everything VIII be
made secondary to the general questions or popu-
atlon vital statistics and the mechanical and
agrculturaI schedules. and the general scope Will
boz as limited he value or the undertaking VIII
permit.
Mr. Merriam Will leave Washington in a few days
for his home I'm Minnesota to close up his private
affairs there and then will return here to assume
active direction or the WORK. d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
COAST SURVEY OFFICIALS ARRESTED.
SUPERINTENDENT PRITCHETT DENOJrNCEs THE
ACTION OF THE N-w-ORLEANs
AUTHORITIES

Washington, March s-The Secretary o, the
Treasury has received from superintendent
Pntchett OF the Coast and Geodetic Survey a strong
protest against the arrest OF two officials OF his
department at New-Oreans In the Mardi Gras fes-
tyities In February. 1t is said that Mr.. Phelps and
Mr. Frisby aids In the Coast and Geodetc Survey
both OF high standing and character. were
arrested and taken TO prison the charge OF being
pickpockots. They were allowed 70 oommuni-
cafe with friends and were subjected To shameful
indignites The cell into which they put is
said TO have been vile beyond description. They
were compelled to spend the night in company with
low criminals. were subjected TO kicks and blows
by the guards. and were treated in most nhuman
anad outrageous manner.
superintendent Pritohett says that these men
have right to look to the Department for protec-
ton. and therefore he asks that the matter he
brought to the attention OF the United States Dis
trict-Attorney at New-Orleans and that demand
be made for the dismissal OF the officials concerned
Mr. Frisby and Mr.. Phelps are duty the
schooner Quick. Secretary Gage has taken no
action but It is likely that the matter will be In
vestigated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
CHEMISTS TO EKANINE ARMY BEEF.
DR. BIGEI,ow APPorTED-PRoFEssoR cHITTEN
DEN MAY SERVE.

Washington. March S-Dr. Bigeow. assistant
chemist Of the Agricultural Department. has ac-
companied the beef Court OF Inquiry TO Chicago as
a scientific expert He Will chemically examine
samples Of all the beef inspected by the court and
will report the results Of his analysis through the
Secretary OF Agriculture 20 the court. The court
applied through Colonel Davis 10 the Secretary Of
Agriculture In the first instance to detail It's ad-
WISER DR. H. w. Wiley, the chemist OF the Depa TT
ment who conducted the War Commission nvesti-
cation the character Of the meat furnished tho
Army Az DR. Wiley is engaged in a number Of
scientific inquiries II found Impossible for him
TO 20 and the Secretary detailed DR.. Bigelow. who
is d valued assistant OF the chief chemist.
New Haven March S.-Unoffcial information has
reached New Haven 70 the effect that professor
OF chemistry at Yale University has been selected
as one Of chemists TO analyze specimens Of
canned beef such that used In the Cuban cam
paign Professor Russell II. Chittenden said to-
day that he had been requested by the War De-
partment 10 examine specimens Of the beef and
that he had had some cores pondence with Re-
corder Davis He added however, that he had re-
celved no notice OF his appointment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
MAJOR EDWARD WILSON IN DISGRACE.
sENTENcED TO DISMISSAL FROM THE

SENTENCED TO DISMISSAL FROM THE
ARMY FOR FALSIFYING RECORDS.
Sanuago g. Cuba, March S.-Major Edward
Wilson, Of tie Sd Immune Regiment who was
recently tred by court martial on charges OF
forgery. falsfyng records and conduct unbe-
coming az officer and a gentleman, has been
convicted anu sentenced to dismissal from the
service, for ture of pay and allowance and
confinement Gor one year at hard labor in the
penl'entiay General Leonard Wood Military
Governor, taking into consideration Wilson's
previous good character and the reduction from
al honorable position to the status Of mill
- convict considers that clemcncy may De
ses9gn him without detracting from the force
y NE example TO others. and directs that the
SSsn,snce be remitted 50 far as confinement at
'su labor is concerned
me 18th Illinois Regiment VIII leave santiago
ior the United States on Friday on board the
transport Chester
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
WAITING ACTION IN CAPT. CARTER'S CASE

PAYMENT FOR WORK At CUMBERLAND SOUND
HELD Up RY THE TREASURY OFFICIALS.
Washington March Son the advice OF the war
Departnent the Treasury accounting officers nave
ia M navment Of about t25OcO to tho Atlantic
Construction Company on account Of harbor I'M
movement work performed at Cumberland Sound
Georgia This was one Of the projects under mo
direction Of Captain Oberlin VI. Carter and the
work there was the basis for the proceedings Of the
court-martial I'm the case u that officer Inc var
r.nartmenf had about SA0GO left AZ the conclusion
-, ,ha Cumberland Sound work and IL against
,hts amount that the construction company At
tempted 70 draw after failing 10 present ils claims
for several years. Tho Treasury officials brought
the claim 10 the attention OF the War Department
nnding anal action by the Government In the case
OF Captain Carter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
PROTECTION or THE SEALS.

QUESTION OF SENDING REVENUE CUTTERS
TO BEHRING SEA UNDER CONSIDERATION
Washington. March SIN view of the failure
Of the Joint High Commission to come to any
agreement the seal fisheries, the Treasury
Department is considering the question Of send
Ing one or more revenue cutters into Behring
Sea TO protect the interests Of the United States
from Illegal sealing This is customary on the
part OF both the British and American gov
ernments. and is in accordance with the de-
cisiOns Of the Paris Tribunal Of Arbitration.
The tribunal also provided that the regulations
may he changed after certain number or
years. and the Treasury officials have called on
the state Department for a statement as 10
the diplomatic situation before taking any ac-
tiOu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
AppOJNTuENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington March S-Henry $. Hill, Of New
York has been appointed appraiser OF merchandise
,or the district Of Buffalo Creek y Y
Frank Smmonds. Of Alabama, has been appointed
marshal Of the United STATES Ior the S"u'"eiH
,,,-,.,,+ -, Alabama Mr. Simmonds nomi-
n,cd at The recent session Of Congress but failed
OF confirmation.
The President to-day appointed the following
nostmssters who we're appointed IN the last recess
Of Congress and were not confirmed.
Rel Air Nd Nicholas Mock. Chestertown No.
snm. Mauch chunk Penn Edwin T. Lucken5acn:
New kensington Penn, Miss 6e0rEle r. sn ,ti,s
~ on Penn William NJ Kim. PotsVhle'
penn Gustnvus C. Schrink, a"hnylhl haven
Penn. J. W. Tyson.
Contrary to expectation. the President Ola ho'
todav sign the appointment Of Dr DorT as posi-,
sooostssr ~ pufalO The papers were not FORWARDED
-, no White House but Will DO tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
MONEY FOR THE CUBAN ARMY

MONEY FOR THE CUBAN ARMY.
VARIANT FOR 10000 PRESENTED AT THE
SCB-TREAsURY- sECRDcY OBSERVED.
Paymaster-Genersl Carey. U. 8. A. visited the
ouo- reasnry yesterday and presented warrant
.' S'V'V" drawn on that Department al Wash
.nR'on TIE money will be shipped 10 Cuba. where
" "'N De used 70 pay off the Cuban troops. in ac-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
Of hostilitie- last summer and has been In Franco
since that time
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington. Dec. s-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
CALDWELL. It'll Cavalry.

Navy orders have been Issued;
ARMY
Fhs Lieutenant FRANK N. CALDWELL tn Cavalry
rirs Lieutenant DE RosEY cARELI. sth cavalry ,y:
will proceed G., Dallas Tex ard ASSUME c@rse o' 80 70
ond Lieutenant ALFRED f. BENNINGTON. io,h
station a. assistant.
Second Lieutenant HENRY G sMTHER. LIST cavalry.
VIII proceed u Philsdeiphia and report 20 MsyDr
du r5." LieuisnsH S 5%i'ber viii quarter
master aiso
First Lieutenant FRANK D. ELY, "a Infantry. detailed
he general recruiting service and WI pooes9 70
Stanton in al that ''' city
Second Lieutenant JOSEPH F. GoHN. IAN Infantry {,
crung station IN that city.
First Lieutenant GEORGE =. DETCHMENDy. Isl In
fany. will proceed 10 san Francisco and report 70
for station Sacramento
Captain GEORGE C. BROOME. Ith Volunteer Infantry.
IS honcrably discharged The geryico.
Major JOHN \. HARTMAN. chief ordnance oficer. Is
nG9,.ao s. GGaSsa 2 '' so y2neer army OF tho
Colonel JAMES ". sCULLY. assistant quarterrnaster-
general VII proceed 70 Galveston. Tex. on quarter
board u survey 10 consist OF Northumberland
FREDERICK O HoDGsON. Qyartermasiers Depart
Department and First Lieutenant Tf.A 4. HAYNES.
aar,,fnaI,eT ,n ANey apgon"a loo 20 ana ~
responsibility for certain shortages shipment
St Asaph Va. for use = The is volunteer Ensnesrs
and also to report upon and lN ne rsspoasimity for
request ~ Lieutenant 0l0ne Guy Howard, tho
receipts for which have never been returned and FOR
witch property Captain F. H. Parsons. assistant
quarterrnaser. Il responsible
Major FREDERICK J. COABE brigade surgeon, VIII
proceed Santiago and report 20 the Commanding
General Department II Santiago. FOR duty.
Captain DAVID A. LYLE Ordnance Department. win
make fifteen visits between March ~ and May % "a
the works OF the Penn steel casting Company Chee-
ter Penn and the works - tne American steel Cast
ing Company. Thuriow. Penn. to inspect 'eaeoasf
gun carriages
Captain WILLIAM W GIBSON. Ordnance Department.
win make four visits Hamilton Ohio, ard six
visits Coumbus Ohio. inspect seaooast rnortsrs
and carriages
NAVY.
Assistant Engineer T " DICKS order - February =
assigning him duty the Montgomery 70 r~vosed
Chief Engineer 2 A. WILSON retired IL granted Elk
months sick leave. with pernissio1 70 sAvs the
United States.
Lieutenant T. + y W VEEDER is detached from com
mand ~ the dstilng ship Iris and ordered 70 to'o
the Asatic station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09

The civ club will give UP its house at Thirty
dftb-at and Fifth-ave May and remove TO
no u West Thrty-fourth-st This is the Ola
L)cnis house and Is occupied by the unlHer3
~ athletic Club The City club has gained
abGut TX new members this year. and can use 10
aaood advantage the larger clubhouse. As NO. II
I, can he made suitable for the City Club with
1i,,1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
HORSES BrRyED; MAN INJURED.

Fifteen horses were suffocated and one man was
badly burned at a FIRE which damaged the livery
stable Of Giato Ortolanto. at NOS. $40 ana ""
J2roome-st a little after o'clock yesterday morn
Inc A man named COroni, who had been sccPIb
en- the stable ped from the second story 70 me
"j,au,alk He was taken 70 ST. Nincents HOS
ritai and IL Is feared he Will die