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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25

after the nearest approach to the sacred
city that has yet been made, and Who
has added materially to our knowledge
of scientific facts concerning Thibet. Yet,
as detailed in his own narrative, there is
little or nothing to show that in his ex-
petition he branched out in any direction
from those beaten paths that had been
followed by those who had gone before,
save that he adopted a native guise,
which as subsequent efforts proved, was
worse than useless, and brought down
upon his head hostility and the anger of
the native priests.
WHY LANDOR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Mr.. Lander did not profit by the expe-
rience of those explorers who have
sought to perform the same feat for the
last hundred years, but he had implicit
faith in the powers belonging to a large
expedition. his, Immediately he had
penetrated into the country, was sufficient
to make known the fact of his approach,
and from the outset heap in his path OBJ
Stacles that, events proved, could not
lightly be brushed aside.
In the second place, he naturally fell
into that common error of being weaned
from the knowledge of facts by the lur-
ing apparition of shortncss of distance
and supposed CELEBRITY of communication.
L'hassa, in the southern part of Thibet,
and within near approach of the north
ern border of India, seems near to India.
But the Thibetans, with all the native
races of Central Asia share in the ever
increasing dread of foreign encroach-
ment. They view with alarm the spread
of British dominance in the country to
the south. Their lamas, or priests. who
in reality form the governing class of
the country, with their usual astuteness
have a full knowledge of the fact that
the day is not far distant when their
own dominions shall also be absorbed,
but they are bound at all hazards to
stave it off as long as possible. In Ian
doris case the result was Immediately
apparent, as notice of his approach was
carried Immediately to the sacred city
by spies, resulting in the defeat of his
plan at the outset, which likewise would
nullify the most intrepid attempt on the
same lines.
7 shall take with me only half a dozen
native Kiangsis, who enjoy an enviable
reputation in China, being perfectly
trustworthy and loyal under whatever
contingency, proofs of which I have had
In my own personal experience. These
] shall use for the main work in hand,
although my primary expedition will be
larger. thirty or forty men.
Although entailing a long and tedious
tourney, nearly ten times the length of
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25
THIS MAN WILL
T L'HASSA
WILLIAM JAMESON REID WILL FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HENRY
SAVAGE LANDoR AND TRY TO ENTER TH1BET.

1t is not difficult to account for the
interest which the vast region of Thibet
always has excited among geographers,
ethnologists and the student of mankind
in general. 1t is the most unknown re-
gion of the earth. In the last quarter of
a century a narrow fringe extending
around it's extreme borders has been
visited by explorers, but of the immense
central area, with it's mysterious sacred
city of L'hassa we know absolutely
nothing, excepting what meagre in
formation has been gained from native
sources, in general so vague and u1cer-
tain as to possess little or no scientific
or geographical value.
The remoteness of these regions, their
almost absolute inaccessibility, the enor-
nous h%ardships required to overcome
the formidable physical obstacles and
u~nquenchable hostility of the natives
themselves, and, lastly, Chino-Thibetan
eXclusiveness have prevented more than
a few travellers from undertaking the
herculean task of exploration. None of
these efforts a been successful in their
primary purpose; penetrating the sacred
city itself.
The last twenty-five years have been
remarkably prolific in attempts to pene-
trate Thibet to L'hassa, but the plan of
operations has sWerved in most cases lit
tie from the beaten path of exploration;
that of essaying by means of large eNpe-
ditions, peacefully if possible, if not by
more vigorous means, to push into the
country openly and without attempts of
concealment of any sort.
Of the many attempts already made
the most creditable is that of Henry Saw
age Lander, who returned to civilization
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25

the country being over-run with them,
it is impossible to tell one from the
other.
1t is of this latter fact that l intend to
take advantage, by having false rings
made for me prior to my departure, and
other seemingly t%ortuous but in reality
harmless instruments, and WITH these 1t
is my intention to burden myself, and
thus be spared the necessity of talking,
and in this manner escape one of the
greatest dangers or detection.
The question of habiliment is decided
easily. The body Will be stained a dark
| brown, the head covered with a wig of
long and matted hair, the face built up
to the required characteristics by face
putty and grease paints, and garments
worn of dirty yak skin, similar to those
worn by the natives. AS l have already
been within a weeks journey of
L'hassa, these latter eXpedients will not
to the city itself.
1t is Well known that entrance to the
sacred city is denied only to Europeans;
that the native races of Central Asia
and China-in fact, all members of the
Buddhist faith-many leave and enter it
without exciting suspicion of any sort.
And it is Of this fact that I intend to take
advantage.
WILL E IN A BOX.
A greater part of the traffic of the
country is carried on by means of cases,
from six to ten feet long, three or four
feet wide and of equal depth, pinioned on
two poles, which are fastened to the
backs of two yaks or ponies in tandem.
These long baskets are constructed of
wicker, and in them is carried the COM
merce of the country. They are capable
of holding the body of a man with ease.
In fact three men might be slowed away
in them.
Having reached the outpOsts of Chi
nese civilization, and approaching as near
as possible to L'haSsa with safety and
without fear of detection, I shall en-
camp the expedition, with Instructions
to wait until my return. Taking four
or five of the most trusty men, and at
tired as a mendicant priest, I shall
travel with them until | feel the chances
of success might be jeopardized by my
further exposure to native scrutiny.
Then I shall stow myself inside the case,
taking care to be covered with some
articles of barter or m that
would Withstand a not too critical exam
~ination. In this manner 1 feel confident
that l can enter the city in safety. Hav-
ing my men hire a vacant abode for two
or three days, 1 hope by reason Of my
disguise to explore he sacred city thor
oughly, and at the expiration Of that
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25

that which would be necessary from the
border of India, my approach
to L'hassa will be made through west
ern China In this name l shall es-
cape the rigid scrutiny and infallible
chances of detection of those coming
from India, as the Thibetans, having lit
tie to fear from aggression in this direc-
ton, would enable one to approach even
in ordinary circumstances much nearer
to the sacred city han heretofore. This,
although requiring a vast expenditure
of time and energy, is we'll rewarded by
the comparative absence of danger.
WILL KEEP HIS MOUTH CLOSED.
Mr.. Landor's experience and my own
show that it is in the first place a mani
fest impossibility to speak the language
as the natives themselves do even
though one knows it ~colloquially and is
able to understand and make himself
understood. Therefore, I have adopted
the happy eXpedient of not asserting my
knowledge of the language at all, but
from the time of my entrance in the
L'hassa country to become as silent as
the sphinx.
L'hassa being the religious center OF
the Countrywide residence of the Grand
Lama himself and the principal shrine
of Buddhism-is naturally the place for
pilgrimage for the wandering priests and
penitential natives. 1t is the custom for
these religious mendicants to torture
themselves by running a rod through
each cheek or by folding the lips to-
gether by iron rings, which prevents
their talking or being engaged in con-
versation. They are held in great ven-
Grafton by the natives themselves. and
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25

$4,000 900. He further says: 81 have long
advocated the first division of the propos-
al-the establishment of a cable from
Canada to Australasia-as a state work.
| have felt that it would be the forerun-
ner of an all-British telegraph system,
embracing the whole empire. AS a state
undertaking, l am satisfied that the Pa
citic cable would be a complete CONNER
cial success, and that so soon as it so
proved the cable extension to South At
RIGA and India would follow. That q
state-oWned Pacific cable is the key to
the situation l am firmly convinced. Ex-
haustiVe examination has proved it's en-
tire practicability."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25

done. Think not? To do it just look at
your own reflection in the mirror in the
eye for a long time without winking if
you can. In a short time a mist spreads
over your vision and then vague colors
float about you. Then you drop off into
a mesmeric or hypnotic sleep from which
you might never awaken without the help
of a hypnotist or a mesmerist. Many per-
sons have through insomnia been driven
to the old device of staring at an object
until forced into hypnotic sleep. Often it
has happened that they never woke up
from such self-inflicted slumber Take
good care hat you do not lend yourself to
his dangerous practice.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25
MORE

Indianapolis Journal: Tommy-Paw,
what is the difference between economy
and stinginess?
Mr.. Figg-Saving on my own clothes is
economy and saving on your mothers ia
~stinginess.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-25
BE CAREFUL.

Be very careful about mesmerizing or
yourself, Either is very easily
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Not Caused by Grape Seed.

The greatest surgeons, who alone
have any definite knowledge of the
matter, all now agree that appendicitis
is rarely if ever caused by grape seeds
or the like. They fail in all their
autopsies and all their operations to
find any such cause. They attribute
the prevalence of this malady now to
sudden jars, for which, as in the case
of Mrs. A. G. Spalding who died Sun
day, the bicycle is largely responsible.
One of them, who has closely interest
ed himself in the history of his
CAGES, finds that large proportion of
them have probably originated from
the sudden stepping down of passen-
gers from the needlessly high run
board" of the street cars before they
have completely stopped Why
should not the Health Board take
eognizance here? Why should it not
compel the lowering of the run boards,
and do something to compel
the complete stopping of the cars
which under present conditions the
motormen oDstinately refuse?
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
The Marietta Daily Leader
FRIDAY. JULY "a, 1899.
The Pipe Line Picnic.

Arrangements are completed for the
big annual picnic to be given on
Thursday of next week, the goth in
stant, by the employees of the Eureka
Buckeye Pipe Line Companies. As
has been the custom, the picnic will be
held in that peerless place-Eureka-
Buckeye Park, which insures that the
big crowd will be comfortably enter
tanned and happy.
Beside the generous equipment for
pleasure which is provided at the Park
the Marietta Orchestra known far and
near for it's capabilities in musical
way, will be on hand--seventeen
strong. This, with the fine floor
none finer anywhere-means good op-
portunity to dance, and plenty of it,
That this picnic will be the ching on
that day for all people hereabouts goes
without saying. Everyone-hls sisters
and his cousins and his aunts, will be
there and it will be day that they can
take back home with them and store
up in their memories where they can
refer to 1t for future reference.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

Holly Grim left Sunday for Mari
eta, where he has accepted a position
with the Schlicher cigar factory. He
will also become one of the members
of the Marietta band, and as he is a
skilled musician he will be a valuable
addition to the Marietta organization.
Athens Messenger.
Mrs. Hineman, of McKeesport, Pa.
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Wylie, Fourth. street
Mrs. j. H. BOIL has gone to Seattle
Washington, to visit her sister, Mrs
Hovey, for few weeks.
Mr., Frank Henry, of the West
Side, left Thursday morning on Wis
it to Huntington, W. Va, and Catletss-
burg, XVI
On Monday Senator George Fal-
loon was granted divorce from Caro-
line McCord Falloon on the ground of
gross neglect of duty. The case was
not contested.-Athens Journal.
General and Mrs. c. H. Grosvenor
and daughter, Miss Grace, will leave
Saturday for New York from which
place they will sail on Wednesday for
observation-disclosures Journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Missing.

Eberl Parsons is mysteriously
missing from his home at Ringold
Last Wednesday he went to Malta
and purchased some medicine at
Dickerson's pharmacy. Since then no
trace of him could be found, although
the country has been secured for miles
around.
Parsons is about 25 years old He
is about five feet, eleven inches in
height and weighs about 1856 pounds.
His complexion is light and he has
sandy mustache.--ZanesviIle Signal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Assignment.

Mrs. Flora d. Moore made an as
signment Thursday morning TO Win
field s. Hancock. No cause is given.
Mr., Hancock furnished the necessary
bond of $4,000 to Judge Rood and an
order of APPOINTMENT was issued NJ.
L. Travis, ]. w. Holden and George L..
Allen being appointed appraisers.
The assets consist of store room
at 14O Front street and stock of mil
linery goods. The property will be
appraised at once and the business
settled up. The assets are estimated at
about $500 and liabilities $4,000.
Mrs. Moore came here several years
ago from Sistersville and has been
engaged in the millinery business at
145 Front street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
An Explanation.


Editor Leader--I shall be gratlhed
If you will publish the following ex-
PLANTATION Of fancied insult TO -drs.
VIM. Schlaubach, woman with
whom / am not acquainted, of whom
never spoke in any disrespectful
manner. and to whom never spoke
until addressed by her in the presence
Of her mother Tuesday evening.
l had been converslng with Mrs.
James Shay, perhaps an hour, at the
foot of the stairs near their apart
ments, when Mrs. Schlaubach and her
mother appeared and went-up stairs to
Mrs. Scnlaubach's mothers rooms, OPP
poslte those of Mr.. and Mrs. Shay. In
the course of few minutes left for
home, going to the post office first.
.On my return up Front street, not
far from the Register Office, met
Mrs. Schlaubach and her mother, and
the former, calling me by name, asked
to speak to me- She inquired why |
said they were Keeping second hand
store, to which | replied with amaze
ment that had not the honor of her
acquaintance, had never referred to
her or her family at any time and that
was surprised she should accost me
in such manner During the short
conversation, Mrs Schlaubach's moth
er interjected a few remarks, inform
ing the daughter she must be mistak-
en-.
l was incensed at the conduct of the
woman and informed her politely that
'if she wished to converse with me, her
husband must be present, but that
did not care to spend any time talking
to either.
left her Immediately and the re-
malnder of the proceeding are well
known.
In short, 1 wastthe unfortunate vic
tim of the quarrels of others.
Very truly.
JOHN H. SNODGRASS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
A Surprise.

A marriage which caused consider
able surprise among the friends of the
contracting parties occurred yesterday
at the Episcopal parsonage, Rev. John
Boyd officiating. Fhe parties who
were united for life were Mr. Edward
w. Mounts, an oil man from Parkers-
Durg, and Miss Elsie Shields, who has
been employed in the dress making es-
tablishment of Miss Stella Wright,
Union Block. They will reside in
Tennessee, where the groom has recent
" secured a good position.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Another Runaway.

viii Kemp who drives a wagon for
Herman Fischer, the East Greene
street grocer, had quite an exciting
runaway last evening about five
o'clock. AT the corner of Second and
Sacra Via a wheel came off the wagon
and the horse started to run 1t ran
to Keorners store then up into Camp
Tupper,where it left the wagon behind
and continued its flight down town
and out the Pike. The horse was cut
ap pretty ba0ly, Kemp escaped with
ont injury
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Filed il Common Pleas.

The Marietta Boiler Works, by their
attorneys, Underwood & Imdey, filed
suit in Common Pleas Court Thursday
aglnst the Oil Well Supply Co. for
S7,4OS.95 with interest since August
16, 1898. 1t is suit on account, plain
tiffs claiming lAe whole account to be
$23,741.91 with credits in favor of de-
PENDANTS to the amount of Sl6,3S2.9G.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Ohio Man to the Front.

The many friends of Oscar T. Corson
will be pleased to know that he has
been nominated for President of the
National Teachers Association, now in
session at Los Angles, Cal. AS there
is no opposition, he will no doubt be
elected unanimously. Mr. Corson is a
former Guernsey county teacher, and
served two terms as State School
Commissioner.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Death Of Harriet Caywood.

Mrs. Harriet Caywooi died at the
home of her daughter Mrs. William
Kennedy, 711 Third street. at eleven
O'Clock Wednesday night Deceased
was siXty-seven years of age and
death resulted from diseases incident
to old age. The funeral will occur this
afternoon and interment will be made
in Cak Grove cemetery
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Sod Half Interest.

James Mccormick. who purchased
the half interst of his deceased part
ner, George c. Butts, in the Mountain
State Manufacturing Co., has sold it
to Mrs. Ida NJ, Butts, The value of the
property as appraised is S31 600, The
new firm viii retain the old title.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Kanawha Not Sold.

The reported sale of the Kanawha
by the Bay Bros TO Capt Mack Gam
bic and Capt William Roe, this city,
turns out to be untrue. Neither of the
gentlemen has bought an interest nor
have they even proposed or discussed
such transaction.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Dee Hoff.

Dee Hoff, only son of Mr., and Mrs.
Wesley Heff. of Newport, o., died on
the morning OF July 4th, after a sick
ness of six or seven weeks. He was a
noble young man, senevteen years of
age
None knew him but to love him.
None named him but to praise"
Our young people showed the family
great Difference by refraining from the
usual noise made on our National
Holiday T+%
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

ADVISED me to take
your Golden Medical
Discovery for my
trouble, / followed
your advice and re-
ceived great benefit.
l am over fifty years
of age, and for over a
year l suffered with
pains in stoma h,
headache, irregular
periods, constipation
and indigestion. 1
had no appetite at all,
and could not sleep.
So it went on for
months, till one day
all at once ! got dizzy,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

headaches, pains In stomach, heart trouble
and all left me. have had good appe-
tite ever since, and can sleep we'll and do
all my work"
If you are not sure what ails you write
to Dr.. R. V. Pierce Buffalo, N Y, stating
your symptoms fully, and he will prescribe
for YOU free of charge.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

night when l went TO
not be alive in the
morning. l wrote to
DR.. Pierce for advice.
He prescribed his
Golden Medical Dis
covery' and Pleasant
Pellets. At first /
thought the IN c di-
cines did no good, but
l kept on taking them
as advised, and when
/ had taken FIVE bot
ties / was so we'll that
it seemed l did not
need any more, but
still l took the sixth
bottle. l was then
perfectly we'll. The
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
GRAIN-o BRINGS RELIEF

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking
is q habit that is universally indulged
in and almost as universally injurious.
Have you tried Grain-O? 1t is almost
like coffee but the effects are just OPP
posite. Coffee upsets the stomach,
ruins the digestion, effects the heart
and disturbs the whole nervous system.
Grain-O tones up the stomach aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves.
There is nothing but nourishment in
Grain-O. 1t can't be otherwise. 15c
and 25c. per package. 4
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

Goods delivered 10 any part OF the city.
Your money back II not pleased.
Higher price soaps lots OF 'en, but none
better than those gong in this sale.
Orders by mail giyen prompt attention.
Yours for business,
WILL s. RICHARDSON,
Cut Rate Druggist.
l2l Greene street, Phone %.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

Edward w Mounts, 25, Parkershurg,
ana Elsie Shields. 2s, Marietta. Rev
John Boyd.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
:" With pleasure I
write to let you know
the great benefit I
have received from

your medicines and self treatment at
home, Z" writes Mrs. A. Flackus, of Dairy,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

No-To-Bac foT Fifty Gems.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weas
inen strong, blood pure, b0c 81. All druggists
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Examination of Teachers

For the pnbIic 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 g. 1898
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
JUST RECEIVED

FANCY CURRANTS.-ThOSe desir-
ing ertrd fneCurTGntS must Iedue their or
ders nolO. CurrdntS lgtll arriUe betCeen
this and the IAN. Price l0ilL be about
zoe basket. This Is the finest fruit that
comes to Marietta.
WEHRS d SONS,
No. 268 Front. Finest Groceries.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Bubbles.

There's q sau5y snap and a dash of vim
about The pretty girl whose smil ug face Is
kissed Ia o the-blusn ora roses hear ~ he
warm breath OF summer.
And the spa lie OF "A bright complex ON Is
softentd nv ender sweeLne ss when fires henFd
by the da nty }lucn OF q delicate soap soap
thats irlt gnu soap thdts sweet ana soap
that's ne from the factory ana soap 30
cheap iuu ihe common L nCs need not TO be
used re the D IN or toilet.
sOME PROFIT HA ERS
Make n selection and tel phone Your Oidcf
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14
Oil Notes..
Yesterdays MARKET.

The rush for territory in the Ches-
terhill field is on once more. The,
Bowman well is reported as making
$50 barrels in 36 hours. A thirty acre
strip off the Vanlaw farm adjoining
the Bowman was leased for $1,000 bon
us, while the 100 acre Schofeld farm
brought $3.50 bonus.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

SdBi Those siekly, sinking, all-qone,
pegged ont feelings are The echoed erlD-
pains from your 0peTtoOrked ltUeF C9un-
berrB Tone Is a liUelsbrdccr, Cranberry
Tone Is q blRe mood chaser. Prepared
bB YOURS I'm business, wa s. Richard
son, Greene street. Price 75c., 3 for 81, 00.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-07-14

my heart seemed to beat as fast as It could,
and felt like fainting. My heart beat I2o
or I25 times minute. went to the doc
tor he gave me medicine, but il did no
good l thought l had to die. Every
night when / went to bed feared / would