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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
Munkacsv, the Artist, Diving.

Berlin, March 23.-Michael Munk-
acsy the famous Hungarian painter
who has been secluded in hospital for
the insane at Bonn for more than two
years, is dying.
Michael Munkacsy was born near
MunKacs, Hungary, October 10, 1874.
He had been virtually dead to the
world since the paralytlc shock which,
in the latter part of 1896, compelled to
abandon all hope of ever working at
his easel again. At that time he was
at GOdesburg. For months he sat
brooding and melancholy, until in an
excess of madness he suddenly attack
ed and nearly strangled his attendant
and his physician. He was Immediate
ly removed to an insane asylum, from
which, on it becoming obvious that his
mental condition was hopeless, he was
removed to the retreat, where he has
just passed away in the prime of years.
One of his great paintings, Christ
Before PLATE, was purchased by John
Wanamaker, of Philadelphia, after it
had been on exhibition in this country
for some weeks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
More Improvement.

The railroad expert believes that the
number of revenue tons hauled per
mile is the best indication of a rail-
roads ability to handle traffic at the
loves cost of transportation. AS is
well known. The receivers of the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad have been spend
ing millions on improvements and
have not completed the work, the lines
west of the Ohio River being in need of
a general rehabilitation, which they
are to get this year. But the revenue
haul per mile in 1S9i-93 was increased
to 314 tons and special report for the
six months ending December 3lst, 1898
shows an average of 1919 tons, quite
an appreciable advance.
1t is confidently expected that still
further Improvement will be shown
before long,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
Gov. Bradley May Resign.

Frankfort, KY, March 23.-There is
a story here tonight that Governor
Bradley is not only tired of the cares
of office, but that he is considering the
idea OF Tesigning in October. The
motive for this move is to allow Lieu
tenant Governor WorUhington, his
personal and political ally, to become
Governor in fact for the three months
intervening as compensation for the
services of the Lieutenant Governor
in preventing the election of Hunter
and in other political fights in which
the Governors political interests were
involved. The story has been given
wide publicity, and as Governor Brad
ley is at a Michigan health resort and
has not yet given it the seal of denial,
the gossips are reveling in the repeti-
tion OF it.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
No Cause For Alarm at Scio,

The trustees of Scio college are very
short-sighted individuals. The pres
ent oil boom cannot last very long and
they will he surprised to see how quiet
and orderly the town will become
when the field is all drilled over, and
the fioaters and bummers, that form
the usual hangerson in new oil devel-
opment, have disappeared. They should
take no decisive steps to move the col
lege until after the summer vacation
at least. When the time for opening
the fall term arrives the aspects of
things will have suffered a great
change. The friends of Scio and OF
the college should see that the trustees
do nothing rash. An oil development
may appear to them like terrible af-
Fiction but its inconvenience will not
last long and in the end it will prove
of general benefit to both the town and
the college.-Derrick.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

get rid of these men there must be
lawsuit begun and finally tried upon
charges preferred, and copy to be
furnished, and a judgment of custer
rendered upon full proof resolving all
doubts in favor of the accused and
compelling the government to prove
its charges beyond a reasonable
doubt. In order to avoid the impossl-
bility of this administration these men
are continued in Office, and so it makes
no difference to the force of my argu-
ment where they come from. The
crime is not in their cominga II is in
their staying. The fault of the organ
ization of the Bureau of Civil Service
was not in its coming; it is i'm its stay
ing"
Id is the opinion of shrewd political
observers that the correspondence be-
tween Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Belmont,
president of Mr.. Croker's Democratic
club, lin which Mr. Bryan read Mr.. Bel
mont and all other Democrats who
bolted in 90 and have failed to pub
licly announce since then that they
will support the Chicago platform, if
it be readopted next year, out of the
Democratic party, will result in ac-
centuating the line between the dollar
Democrats and the ten dollar Demo-
Gratis, as the silver and gold Democrats
are now called, and in increasing the
certainty of Republican success. A
prominent New York Democrat said
of Mr.. Bryan's letter: 1T is perhaps
play to the galleries-an old Bryan
trick-a bid for the continued support
of the South and West by this act of
voluntary antagonism to the East. 1t
seems to me clumsy performance
and how it will make the Nebraska
man friends anywhere is hard to un-
derstand. He could have senta courte-
Gus declination without any Insulting
illusions; nobody but the most fanat-
ical will commend his action"
Brigadier Gen. Corbin, who as Ad-
jutant General of the Army, was on
duty eighteen hours a day during the
war and who has been on duty
constantly, except one day, since, gives
the following as his reasons for not ac-
cepting the commission of Major-Gen-
eral of Volunteers, which was rendered
him last summer by the President:
"The number of Major-G Generals was
limited, and we needed every one OF
them in the field. l could not stand in
the way of any man who was in the
fighting line. wanted them to have
their promotions first
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
Rough SIedding for Allen.

Reports from Athens county are to
the effect that Hon. j. B. Allen, who is
after a second term, is not likely to get
it, on account of the opposition of the
Anti-saloon league, and the constitu-
ents of Mr.. Allen, who do not approve
his vote against the bill prohibiting the
sale of liquors within two miles of a
county fair During the visit of Gen.
Grosvenor to the city on Wednesday,
the matter was discussed at length be-
tween these gentlemen, and the situa-
ton thoroughly canvassed-Ohio State
Journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
The Wolf at the Door.

A family in the upper part of the city
have a wolf at the door that is causing
some trouble to themselves. One of
the ladies appeared before the Mayor
Friday morning ami asked him to do
something in the case. She said that
her brother has pet wolf which he in
sists on keeping near the house and
she wants him to take it away. The
Mayor explained to her that so long as
the animal is kept where he can do no
damage to any one, he would be pow
erless to grant her desire.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
SATURDAY. MARCH 25, 1899.
Republican City Ticket.

For City Marshal,
Benjamin Bragg, Third Ward.
For City Commissioner,
Seldom S. Stowe, Fourth Ward.
For Water Works Trustee,
John Mills, lnird Ward.
For Cemetery Trustee,
s. Z. Garrison, First Ward,
Long Term.)
Robert Shires, Sixth Ward,
(Short Term.)
For Council
First Ward-B. Eveleigh.
Second Ward-P. G. Mugrage.
Third Ward-Harry Curtis.
Fourth Ward-Henry w. Craig.
Fifth Ward-John w. Trautman
Sixth Ward-B. F. Gossett.
Assessors,
First Ward-William M. Crum.
Second Ward-John L. Smith.
Third Ward-William H. Buck.
Fourth Ward-Julius A. Payne.
Fifth Ward-Jesse Sharp.
Sixth Ward-George c. Hawkins
Board of Education, (Endorsed)
Charles Penrose, Third Ward.
z. Z Phillips, Second Ward.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
FEEDING THE BIRDS.
How a Thoughtful sportsman Did
Good Work During the
Cold Spell.

"A Baltimore sportsman who has sent
to his country friends clippings from
the Baltimore Sun in reference to the
feeding of partridges has received let
ter from one of them, Robert Peach.
showing the work that is going on at
Mitchellville, Prince Georges county,
Nd. The writer says in part in his let
ter: "All game is in immediate dam
GER The storm has been terrible here
and the snow lies ii inches deep on
level. have just returned from a
round in supplying our feeding sta
tions. 1t takes 1H bushels of wheat
and ground chop to supply them. My
father said the other day: Boys there
Is my granary. You do the rest
I'VE are doing our part, but on the
rounds l saw some sad sights. In one
place was a covey of 10 partridges walk
ing in branch beside the frozen
stream, while nearby were two dead
birds. The covey flew up, but do not
know where they could alight with
safety. In another place were seven
huddled in a hollow tree. The storm
was so sudden and the weather has
been so severe that the birds and rab-
bits will be unable to stand it.
"0ur stations number six. They are
box-shaped, 10X14 feet, with the snow
cleared away and the ground dug up
afresh. While we are spreading the
food, lark dove, sparrow, crow, jay
blackbird, and sometimes a robin, are
lowering near to get the first bite. We
try to get around the partridges and di-
rect them to the spot, but must rely in
the main on Bob Whites good sense.
1--WE locate our birds first and then
establish n station, and we shall have
more OF the stations. Many of the
neighbors are taking up the work.
have posted notice in the railroad sta
tion, with the Sun clipping attached
calling attention to the necessity Oh
caring for the game"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

Should the city see fit to vote the
new bridge into being, there would be
some portions of the present structure
that could be sold to advantage. The
big draw would propably bring $4,000;
and the east and west approaches,
which are good, would sell for at least
$4,000, making by the sale of iron por-
tions only. the sum of $1,000 to go in
TO the bridge fund.
II an outside county or municipality
coud not be found for purchasers, there
are many places in Washington county
where the sections mentioned could be
used to advantage
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
The Politician,

Washington, March 24-During Sec
retary Alger's absence in Cuba, where
he has gone partly to inspect the mill
tary posts and partly for recreation,
Assistant Secretary Meikeljohn will be
acting Secretary of War The depart
ment has had no important news from
Gen. Otis this week, but unless the Fill
ipinos respond promptly to the procla-
nation of the Philippine Commission,
calling upon them to lay down their
arms, there will be important news
from him in few days, as it is known
that he has everything ready to make
an attack upon the headquarters of
Aguinaldo
A committee of citizens called on
Secretary Long to request that Admir-
al Dewey be ordered home in time to
participate in the big peace jubilee to
be held in Washington the latter part
OF May. Secretary Long told them he
would submit their request to Presi-
dent Mckinley when he returned to
Washington, but intimated that, owing
to Dewey's being a member of the
Philippine Commission he would be
unable to leave his post in time.
March promises to be the the banner
month in the amount of customs duties
received under the Dingley tariff, pres
ent estimates being that the receipts
will exceed $21 100000 for the month.
Nothing could more certainly indicate
the prosperity OF the country, as the
present high duties make imported
goods luxuries, and only prosperous
people buy luxurles.
Chairman Proctor, of the Civil Ser
vice Commission, is doubtless sorry
that he tried to tackle Gen. Grosvenor
in civil service discussion. He could
not have enjoyed the answer Gen.
GrosVenor made to his charge that
abuses said to have existed in the Bu-
reau of Engraving and Printing were
all committed by those appointed out
side OF civil service rules. Gen. Gros-
venor said: This is the only point
made in the gentleman's deliverance
and my answer to 1t is very simple; 1t
would suggest itself to anybody with
capacity enough to stand a non-com-
petitive examination for the position
OF law clerk in lumber yard. Here is
a system OF administration which went
into effect in the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing certainly long before the
beginning OF this administration-the
exact date / cannot give-and long
enough to have become assimilated to
the provisions OF this wonderful sys-
TEN OF publication and merit, and yet
at his late date the chairman of the
OWL Service Commission comes before
the public and admits the allegations
of wrong-dolng and outrage existing in
the bureau and admits that he knows
the men by name, can identify chem
absolutely, and connect them with the
irregularities proven in the investiga-
tlon. and yet they are there; they are
in the bureau, and the chief is there,
and Mr.. Proctor Is at the head of the
Civil Service Commission. Now, there
need be nothing else said. There Is
the very proof of the utter yalueless-
ness OF this whole system. In order TO
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
Truly American.

Miss Helen Gould who again proved
her humanitarian spirit by throwing
open her fine residence to the injured
at the Windsor Hotel fire, has been ap-
propriately presented with gold badge
of honor by the Fire Department. Miss
Gould is a noble and thoroughly dem
ocratic American girl-Wheeling Reg
lister.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU?

If not, drink Grain-O, made from
pure grains. A lady writes: THE
first time made Grain-0 did not like
1t but after using 1t for one week moth
ing would induce me to go back to eof-
fee. II nourishes and feeds the sys-
tenn. The children can drink 1t freely
with great benefit. Ii is the strength
ening substance OF pure grains. Get a
package today from your grocer, fol-
low the directions in making II and
you viii have a delicious and healthful
table beverage for young and old. 15c
and 35c. 2
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
River Notes.

The marks showed 17.5 feet at
midnight and falling slowly.
Todays boats are the Ben Hur at 6
a, m. for Pittsburg, Kanawha p. m.
for Pittsburg. Keystone p. m. for
Pittsburg. Greenwood 8 p. m. for
Charleston.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
[. A. W. Nntes.

Owing to his election to the chief
consulship, Charles w. Mears, will not
be Handicapped this year for the Ohio
Division, but instead will appoint three
men to do bhe work, the increase in
number being occasioned by the re-
quest ofthe national body, which de-
slres to have bandicappers so located
bhat they can attend all the race meets
over which they have jurisdiction.
The new handlcappers will be Morris
H. Isaacs, The Enquirer Cincinnati;
Harry M. Gates, 251s l,orth High
street, Columbus, and Jas. A. Sanford,
"a Woodland Court, Cleveland.
The 99 Ohio state meet will be held
at Canal Dover, on July and s, unler
the management of the Atheletic and
Bicycle Club, of Dover, which recently
Joined the League in body. Presi-
dent Keenan, will he invited TO attend.
Wheelmen desiring information
about the League of American Wheel
men are requested to drop a postal to
Secretary-Tre Walter II. Chubb,
81 Ben avenue, Cleveland, o., who will
be pleased to send literature on the
subject to any rider. The League Is
an organization to promote the general
interests of cycling; to ascertain, de-
fend and protect the rights Of wheel
men; to facilitate touring; to regulate
the government of all ameteur sports
connected with the use of the wheel,
and to secure improvement in the con-
dition of the public roads and high
ways by promoting in the public mind
a sense of the utility, general economy
and desirability of high-class roads, and
an active sentiment in their favor.
Charles w. Mears, chief consul OF
the Ohio Dision, has been appointed L.
A. w. delegate to the International Cy-
clists' Association, and Morris H. 1sa-
acs, chairman of the Ohio press COM
mittee, has been appointed a member
OF the Leagues national press COM
mittee. 1t is probable that Mr.. Mears
will attend the l. c. A. meeting in Par
Is, on April 1st.
The total membership of the L. A.
w is now 73144 Secretary Rassefts
report for the week ending March II,
shows the membership of theseveral di-
visions to be as follows: PennsylvaD-
la. 1928; New York, 16,S6S; Massa-
chusetts, 1921; New Jersey 1920:
Ohio, 1888; Illinois, 2,347; Indiana
2,1O7; Rhode Island, 1854; Michigan
1926; Connecticut, 1892; Wisconsin
Lass; North California, 129.
An effort will be made next winter
to have good roads bill passed by the
Ohio Legislature, but in order that the
effort may be successful it is necessary
that the state membership in the
League be greatly increased. Are yor
J willing to assist in the movement? Il
so, send your application for member
ship to Secretary Abbot Bassett, Russi;
building, Boston, Mass.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

Capt. Bragg is not Dragging when he
says he expects to be the next Marshal
OF Marietta.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

Sistersvllle elected the citizens can
dfdate for Mayor, Icing a reelection
for Mr.. Lawrence
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

1t gives one feeling of security
from punctured tires to strike a piece
OF freshly swept pavement.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

Use Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup at once,
II your child has Group or bronchitis Waste
Cough >yrup cures aG once IL is q safe and
infallible remedy. All druggists sell 10 for
25 cents. IL
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

DIR. Buil's Cough syrup is not COM
velOus remedy for all the troublesome and
dangerons complications resulting from .
cold In the head, III oat, chest or lungs SOLD
for 81 cents. u
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
Examination of Teachers

For the public schools OF Washington County
win be held In the Marietta High School. on
the second saturday OF each month. excep
January, July and AuRdst.
MARTIN r. ANDREWS.
President Board OF School Examiners.
Sept. 2. sPa
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

Only few more days to the "show-
ers" season.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money IL IL fails to cure.
2ic. The genuine has H. b Q. on eacn tablet.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

More Blind Men Than BIind Women.
Blind men outnumber blind women
by two TO one.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

We will, consider II a great favor u
subscVibersiw Will report any failure
to get their Leader, or any careless
ness on tho part Of the carrier.
Subscribers Will please not pay
the carriers unless the carrier
punches his credit tag In subscrlb-
Or's presence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25
auaIkers In Great Britain.

QunKers In Grent DrItnIn.
There are over .6S,00O persons in the
United Kingdom connected with the
Society of Friends.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-25

VKTALTER x OUuTgs,
w Physicians and Surgeons,
(HonOOrlruIo.)
once and residence, on second stroef, tht
ioorl above the Court house, Marietta, Chlo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
From EDWARD TO DIR. BLACh.

There Is really an excuse, now and then, Tor
doubling whether the world Is growing better.
The England OF Victoria has advanced some
what beyond the England OF Edward l. no
doubt in certain directions SO has the whole
world And yet one can scarcely help wishing
that something OF Edwards spirit were sui
extant I'm our own land and time. For that
arbitrary and unconstitutional monarch was an
adcpt at dealing with the smoke question VI
that there Is no doubt London was not par
tIcuarly big place in his day. 1t had only about
10000 inhabitants. But It had a smoke ques-
ton Some Of the folk took to using sea coal
for fuel. The result was smoke, black sooty'
malodorous It made the city unclean. and the
mir unpleasant to breathe, and even affected
the frultfulness Of the gardens. SO the people
made appeal TO Edward for relief. His re-
spopse was quick and effective. He made the
use of such fuel a capital offence. And the use
Of II stopped right away, and was not resumed
until generations af;erward, when that rlgor-
Gus law was repealed.
We have a law now that is amply sufficient
for the supprcssion of the nuisance from which
this city Is suffering 1t is essentially as efec-
tive as Edwards. though less bloodthlrsty'
The only trouble is that it Is not enforced. NO
respectable attempt u laue 'o enioice It, Inv
officers whose duty il Is TO enforce II Wink AT
the most fragrant and insoient violations OF H.
And the city is being. Illegally and unneces-
sarily, cursed with a plague Of smoke and soot.
Which is why men find themselves wishing
for return of some measure Of the Edwardian
regime. Not that they would cut off the heads
Of the lawbreakers who are using soft coal.
That would not be necessary. Bnt they would
like. without the least conjunction. to cut on
the official heads Of the officers Of the law who
so unblushlngly neglect their sworn and paid
for duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

there is. as there may be- here and there per
son who Is inclined 10 think that 1t might nave
been better. on the whole. had the plan unner
way not been suggested, the movement hA'
now obtained so much publicity and mace 80
much progress that the general credit requires
Us quick and complete success. There Is nap
pily. no reason TO doubt that handsome SUM
will be readily collected and that every con-
tributor will he entirely satisfied TO have 'ne W.
cjsion as TO its investment await an lnumation
of Admiral Dewey's preference, If on iur'ner
reflection that course should seem advisable u
the committee in charge Of the undertaking
In conclusion. we venture to oner just one
suggestion in a more positive way IL u re-
norted that the committee is thinking OF Du!-
ing furnished house, or Of furnishing COLI
pletely a house which may be either bought OF
built. Now. almost everybody prefers al least
tn he consulted about the furnishing ana deco
rating of his own home. So far as we are
aware. the Admirars taste in such matters Il
not liable to impeachment. but II 1t were NE
and not somebody else would still he the per
son to be suited.