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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
Automobile For New York's
Fire Chief.

Fire Chief Croker has obtained a FIRE
machine that win break all rapid tram
sit records in New York City. not even
excepting the Empire State Express,
which travels at a speed of so miles
an hour going through the suburban
districts of the city
This machine is a locomotive. 1t
has responded to one fire and while
its full speed was not called for, it
demonstrated Ihat it could beat any
thing else going to a fire without half
trying.
The new fire locomotive is propelled
by steam, generated by gasoline Chief
Croker tried 1t for the ars; time on
Saturday, and found that it worked
very successfully. TIE machine car
ried a pressure of 12O pounds of steam,
could be speeded to 25 miles an hour in
100 yards, and 60 miles in furlong,
and could be stopped in Its own length.
1t was placed in service at the quar-
ters of Engine Company No. SO, in
Great Jones street, which is the night
quarters of the Chief OF Department.
1t was the first automobile regularly
placed in the fire service, and the
company was anxious to give it race
to fire.
The opportunity was soon at hand.
An alarm from Station 241, Houston
street and the Bowery, was received
Sunday night, and the firemen hustled
the horses under the collars in record
time as the doors flew open. At the
time Chief Croker was upstairs in his
office. Station 241 is one of the boxes
at which he is due, and his driver
Lieutenant Oswald, jumped for the
wagon. In another second the Chief
was in it also and had his hand ON the
lever. The engine and tender Of the
company had left the house, and as the
mile-a-minute wagon turned out of the
house the company was 200 yard:
ahead. Around into the Bowery dash
ed the company at breakneck speed
and the locomotive was still 100 yardi
in the rear.
When Chief Croker had reached tht
Bowery he gave his record breaker {
free rein. The machine bounded for
ward, and with every yard it wa
travelling like an express train. Th
flying tender was soon left belinda
then the engine was overhauled as i
passed Bleeker street, and Chic
Croker was the first to reach the fire
No. 33 could always beat the chief tt
this box when he had horse, but no
so now.
In his new machine Chief Croker eX
poets to reach Harlem fires in 15 min
utes. If the machine continues Il
demonstrate its usefulness, all tn,
chief officers of the department will
use them. Chief Croker has applied tt
President Clausen for a permit to ruI
the locomotive through General Park
At night Central Park is deserted, ant
in responding to fires uptown tn
Chief expects to save time by way o
the Park.-New York Herald
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
Clown Topics. I"

This play was built two years ago
for laughing purposes only. That Is
what the author claims,so don't be dis
appointed if you like to go to the the
atre to weep, but wait for the next
attraction or stay at home and worry
over your domestic or business trou-
bles: if you go to Town Topics" you
will forget them for three solid hours.
OF course you may disturb your con-
servative neighbor by your bolster
BUSINESS at the witty sayings and funny
songs, but we warrant that you'll for
get your cares The same neighbor
may have made a mistake and thought
he was to a see a classical, emotional
drama, full of woe and wrong, de-
feated william and triumphant virtue
so turn to him and excuse your mirth
by saying you understood Town Top
les was for Laughing purposes only
1t will be at the Auditorium Monday
night, Dec 11th.
M. G. SEIPEL, Mgr.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
"Uncle Toms Cabin. "

This famous old play will again be
presented in as new and attractive
form as modern thought and stage in
vention will permit, and doubtless,
Notwithstanding its age, the Ed. F..
Davis Co. will do a profitable business.
The cast will include some of the best
known people in the dramatic profess
sion. Some twenty ponies and burros,
and a large number of colored planta-
ton jubilee singers, a pack of Siberian
bloodhounds and an unusually gorgeous
transformation scene, necessitating the
utilizing in its unfolding of nine dis
tinct drop scenes, will be some of the
features that will greet the eye. At the
Auditorium Dec. II.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

Senator Allison, chairman of the
republican caucus of the senate, We'd
nesday announced the republican
committee to allot committee places
in the senate. Its members are: Sem
ators Aldrich, Cullom, Mcmillan,
Hansbrough, Lodge Perkins, Elldns,
Spooner and Platt New York;.
Gov. Barnes, of Oklahoma, in his
annual report, estimates the present
population of the territory VAAR 900,
fully 80 per cent. OF whom are Ameri-
can born. He says that within the
past year incoming settlers took up
nearly three-fourths of n million acres
of government land.
Ever since the late Senator Hay
ward was taken sick, and it was
known that the chances were against
his recovery, there has been consider
able talk as to whom Gov. Poynter
would appoint to the vacancy. The
only ones prominently mentioned are
ex-senator Allen and G. NJ. Hitchcock,
editor of the Omaha World-Herald.
The announcement was made We'd
nesday afternoon that the Amoskeag
corporation of Manchester, the lar
gest cotton manufacturing concern
in the country, will advance the
wages of it's 5000 operatives ten per
cent. December is. A similar advance
will be made at the cotton mills OF
the Armory and Stark Manufactur.
ing Cos, of Manchester, on the same
day.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
Nos. 1863 and
III Front Street,
Marietta, Ohio.

This event was attended
by nearly three thousand
children from one till four
o'clock, Friday afternoon.
The big storerooms and the
street were crowded with
eager, happy children who
called to pay their respects to
the first Santa Claus Of the
season.
The little folks enjoyed
their call immensely.
The distinguished grey
bearded host received children
of all ages from infants in
arms to those fourteen years
Of age.
All the youngsters were
given most acceptable tokens
of affection from Santa-the
same consisting Of a box Of
candies and nuts and the
Stores Holiday paper.
The room which was used
as Santa Claus's reception
parlor will be used during the
Holiday trade for the display
Of Toys, and goods Of interest
to children.
A slight mishap befelI the
elevator, but 1t being a War
ner Safety, it stopped instant
ly, and no harm could have
resulted.
The reception was the larg-
est ever held in this vicinity.
Several children left mes.
sages for Santa Claus, which
will no doubt be properly at.
tended to when the Tins
comes.
Six big rooms Of the Store
were crowded with the happy
children, and it was a pleas
ant time for Mr.. Hutchison al
II was for the little visitors.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

also the strongest array of companion
players that ever appeared in support
of this fine actor and consequently a
splendid performance may be expected.
The character of Roubellac, the Ital-
ian artist Of the period Of 1904, affords
Mr.. Mantell. It is said, the best op-
portunity he has ever had to display
his powers as romantic actor, and as
scenery and costumes count for much
these days in plays success, there
will be a lavish display of these in the
present instance Seats at Gates news
stand Monday, Dec. nth.
l.. M. LUCHS. Mgr.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

Estate of Edwin Crewson, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed
and qualified as Administrators of the
estate of Edwin Crewson, late of Wash
ington county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this Sth day of December, A.
D. 1899. HARRIETT CREWSON,
Ellenwood, Smith & Leepr, Attys.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
Notice of Appointment

Estate of Charles A. Cook, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed
and qualified as Executor of the viii
Of Charles A. Cook, late of Washington
county, Chic, deceased.
Dated this Sth day of December, A.
D., 1899 VIM. H. LEEPER.
Ellenwood, Smith & Leeper, Atty.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
"The Dagger and the Cross. u

Robert B. Mantell, the eminent ro-
mantle actor, will be at the Auditorium
next Wednesday. Dec. 13, presenting
for the first time in this city"The Dag
ger and the Cross a new play in five
acts by w. A. Tremayne, dramatized
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
CHIC RIVER RAILROAD.
eastern Tiz;c
GOING NORTH.

Leave Wiliamstown--
+l0:56 a. m.... to New Martinsvillf
dl2:45 p. m.... to Pittsburg and East
d3:51 p. M. Wheeling and Int points
F5:18, Ohio Valley Express Pittsburg
and East.
FS:5S,..... Sistersvllle and Int. points
GOING SOUTH.
olO;3O a. m............to Parkersburg
"lA:O7 p. M. Ohio Valley Express to
Huntington and Cincinnati.
d2:41 p. m. to Kenova
1923 p. m..............to to PIT, Pleasant
aEO9 p. m.............to Parkersburg
"9'oV p. m.............to Parkersburg
D daily. daily except Sunday.
L. e. CHALENoR,
Gen. Pass. Agent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
Notice to the Public.

Notice is hereby given that the lots
of the addition to Little Hooking, plat
ted by Amanda Curtis, May /, 1889,
will be returned to the original farm
property. H. R. CURTIS & Heirs.
Dec. /, 2w d.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
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SCHOOL, FOR GIRLS.

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Address MRS. h. THANE MILLER,
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

Physician-"Why don't you settle
that account | have against you? You
said when l was treating you that you
could never repay me for my efforts" >"
Mr.. Broke-I mean it, doctor. -
Baltimore American.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
SOUTH BOUND.

Trains run daily except Sunday. Close con-
nectione for all noints north and west.
Through Sleeping Car from Marietta to De-
troit, leaving Marietta at 2;25 +, m.
For farther information cali on or address
PAYNE, Ticket Agent, Union Depot MARI
H.. @. VINCENT, q. P rs
Il. d. DALE, Receiver,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

VABEz BELFORD,
y Attorney ana Counselor Al Law
once Oh Putnam ST.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

Did you hear what the doctor said
to that unskillful actor when he wen
to him for treatment"
mo. What did ne say?"
Told him he didn't pretend to cure
hams. philadelphia Bulletin.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
DO YOU EAT BREAD?

Jacob Ptaft's ls unexoelleo. 40 sts
also his Cakes and Ices. Sinoa'
Neapoiltan Ice Cream that can bS
made, Particular an personal AZ
tontion given 10 serving partlos
receptions. WNddinRe or pubiic d1p
aers. JACOB PFAFP,
Putin s.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
GAINESVILLE & OHIO RIVE
TIME CARD IN EFFEor DEC, 2na. iqo,

All Trains Daily except Sunday.
Nos. 20 and ~ make close connecticna 4
2snesyille with the b. d o. and Pan Han /
trains FOL Columbus, Chicago and the West.
j. HOPE SU FOB, Receiver
L. c. HARRISON, General PAssen3erAgt.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
By the Right Hon, John Morley, M. P.

THE conductors OF The Century take especial
4 pleasure in announcing this as the leading
historical serial of the magazine in 1900. No
man is more competent than John Morley, who
was selected by Mr. Gladstone,s family to
write the biography of Gladstone, to treat
Cromwell in the spirit OF the end OF the nine
teenth century. THE ILLUSTRA ZION will
be remarkable. Pesides original drawings,
there will be valuable unpublished portraits
lent by Her Majesty the Queen. and by the
owners OF the greatest Cromwell collections.
Other features includes;
Ernest Seton-ThOmpsOn's "Biogranhy OF
n Grizzly" delightfully."- illustrated by the art
istauthOr,-the longest and most imrortant
literary work OF the author of "Wild Animals
L Have Known"
Paris, Illustrated by Castaigne. series
of papers for the Exposition year, by Richard
| Whiteing, author OF mo aohn Street. "
splendidly illustrated with more than sixty
pictures by the famous artist Castaigne, in.
GLIDING views Of the Paris Exposition.
London, illustrated by Phil May. A series
of papers on the East End of London by Sir
| Walter Besant, with pictures by Phil May and
Joseph Pennell.
Sailing Alone Around the World. The
record OF a voyage of 40 900 miles undertaken
singe-handed and alone in a 40-foot boat. A
most delightful biography OF the sea.
Tho Author of "Hugh wynne," DIR. S
Weir Mitchell, will furnish short serial OF
remarkable psychological interest, THE Auto
! biography OF a Quack," and there will be short
| stories bV all the leaQinu wIitarS
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

you advertised for a collector.
think I'll do"
you do, Ell; what's your name?"
"Bill Dunn
Good; report tomorrow morning
Philadelphia Record.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
A Chapter From Mark TWain'S AbandOne
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Literary "Reminiscences Familiar ac-
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Important Papers by Governor Theodore
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John Burroughs, and others.
American Secret History series OF
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It is everywhere conceded that THE CENTURY
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
THE CENTURY co.
Union Square, New York.
Great Bargain Sale.

have on hand lot of Buggies,
Spring and Farm Wagons, which must
be CLOSED out before Spring. Some OF
the best MAKES. Win sel' at cost.
Can save you money.
T. C. BAY, 217 Second St.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

Buy a 1900 MAR
ietta." Guaranteedto
be the best Wheel
made. Built at home
by first-class work
men. Do you know
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09
GOING SOUTH

All Trains Daily except Sunday.
Through coaches on trains l8 and II daily lex
cept Sunday between Marietta and Cleveland,
J. Nj. WILLIAMS, E. W. PAGE,
Train Master. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Cambridge y.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

Tralns Arr,ve at and Depart from Unto
Station
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-12-09

DIR. w. E ELY, Osteopati, ONCE at
residence No 227 Third Street. At office Tues
days, Thursdays and saturdays Office hours
from 80 a. n. to 4 p. m. Consultation and
Examination free Nov l2-lmo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-23
SOLEMN FUNERAL MASS.
Celebrated For Tho Late President faure in ST.
Ralhexs Catholic Church. Washington.

Washington. Feb. Ca solemn fu-,
neral mass of the late President Faure
OF the French Republic was celebrated
at II o'clock this morning at ~. Mat
thew's Catholic church, simultaneous
with the actual funeral ceremony over
the remains of the dead president at
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The
ceremony In Washington was under
the auspices of the French ambassy ana
being of an official character was at
tended by President Mckinley ana the
members of suites Justices of the SUI
preme Court and representatives IRON
the army navy and Congress. Cardl-
nal Gibbons and abe apostolic delegate
participated I'm the religious services.
\ catafalque similar TO that in which
the presidents remains are incased
rested i'm the centre Of the chancel. with
a myriad OF candelabra at the head AMI
foot, and heavy pail thrown over 1t.
thus giving To the ceremony That at
tendant circumstances of the burial OF
the dead.
The pesident and cabinet occupied
the pew Immediately i'm front of the
catafalque. Across the aisle sat the
officials OF the French embassy, headed
by Nj. Thiebault. the charge anaires.
Back of them sat the British, German
and Russian ambassadors and minis
ters of other countries. MaJor-Gen.
Miles. I'm full uniform, accompanied by
his entire staff, and number of brig
adler generals, filled the seats back OF
the presidential party.
Cardinal Gibbons. IN tie rich crimson
robes OF his office. occupied throne 10
the left Of the altar. He was attended
by Mgr. Conaty ot the Catholic uni
Yersity and Mgr. Stephan. Across from
him sat Archbishop Martinelli In his
purple robes, attended by Mgr. Sbar-
ritti and DIR. Rocker. The celebrant OF
mass was DIR. Magnien OF Baltimore.
After Cardinal Gibbons sermon he
pronounced absolution over the cata-
falque and the ceremony was con-
Cluded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-23
STRIKE AT LOWELL.
Windes in The Renimack Mills Demand a Re-
soralion Of Cut Made a Year AGO.

Lowell, Mass" Feb. 23..A strike oc-
Cured in the Merrmack Mfg. Com
pany yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock
when eleven of the winders i'm the white
room OF the print works went out.
They had requested n restoration Of
the cut down OF last year and were re-
ferred TO assistant superintendent
Boucher. He met them at o'clock aud
said there would be no increase of pay
granted until the other mills would
agree to advance wages. They claimed
they had "A special right TO an Increase
on account OF having worked overtime
without any recompense. Formerly
when they worked overtime they were
allowed time and a quarter. but re-
Gently although they worked to I, 5
and o'clock i'm the evenings, they re-
ceiyed no additional recompensation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-23
MOVING VAN WRECKED.
Owners Are Suing The Pawiussi Valley Electric
Railroad Co. Damages.

Couture & Roy. who are engaged in
the business OF moving furniture in the
town of Warwick have begun three
suits, through Attorney II. III. Quinn,
against the PawtuXet Valley Electric
Street Railway company. The two
members OF the firm left their team
standing across the tracks on the high
way between Clyde and Washington
villages. They had lifted "a piano to
take into the house into which they
were moving furniture when car,
driven. il is claimed, at a very swift
speed came along struck the wagon
and wrecked 1t. MIR. Adelard Couture
was very seriously injured as a result
Of the collision and though the accl-
dent happened three weeks ago he Is
still confined to his bed and sues to re-
cover $4,000. Roy. the other partner
was also injured ana he sues To re-
cover $500. The firm sues to recover
$500 for the damaged team.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-23
STATE CONSTITUTION.
Il is Probable That no Report Will be
Made Until Next Week.
Propss 50 ResuhmIt The Commissioners
Revision Is Growing in Favor.

Those who expected that some sort
9ffTt rfport upon the constitutional
question would be made To the General
Assembly this morning, were disap-
pointed. but. as a matter OF fact. those
who had followed the matter closely did
not look for any report. The joint sPe-
cial committee appointed TO take all
matters pertaining To proposed consti-
tutional changes under consideration.
is holding "a meeting this afternoon,and
an effort Is being made to reach some
sort of an agreement.
Whether matters viii have progress
ed far enough to enable the committee
To make a report tomorrow morning, ls
doubtful. and there Is a probability
that nothing further Will bc done until
next week. According To the views OF
some Of the members of the commit
tee. expressed this morning the idea
OF submitting the draft of the revised
constitutions which failed of passage
last November, prevails rather strong
~. The plan proposed is To make some
changes i'm the draft but IL Is impos-
sible at present To say what these viii
be.
There is also n probability that the
caucus law, so-called, will be brought
up. i'm an amended form, as II is gem
orally believed that some sort OF a eau
Gus law is necessary. This, however.
will probably not be reported To the
House until next week. In view of
these matters, together with the cleo
tion of a judge OF the Supreme Court.
the coming week promises 10 be a very
interesting one at the State House.
The advocacy OF DIR. l.. +. g. GarVin
as candidate for governor on the DEM
ocrat ticket by a morning paper. Gre
ated quite deal OF talk in political
circles today. and some of the Republi-
can leaders smiled very broadly. il
is said. by those who claim TO know
that power behind this movement is
Mr.. Richard IL. Comstock, but it was
Il noteworthy fact that the Democrats
did not look very kindly upon the
scheme.
The Democrats in the General AS
sembly today definitely decided TO nom
mate a candidate for the Supreme
Court judgeship, whenever the matter
of the election comes up. IL was also
decided that the Democratic nomina-
tion should be given TO Hon. Edwin ID.
McGuinness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-23

Washington, Feb. 23.-The days OF
Algerism In the war department. are
numbered. The resignation of Secre-
tary Russell 4. Alser. voluntary or
by request of the President, will occur
within a fortnight.
President Mckinley has practically
made up his mind as 10 secretary AL
gers successor.
These positive statements were made
by a gentleman usually well informed,
and were subsequently admitted as u
probability by a member of the Cabinet
who has talked with the President con-
fidentially on the subject.
Secretary Alger is i'm Detroit. lt is
believed he is making plans for return
ing there and resuming his old bust
ness engagements. He is expected 20
return here ON Friday, and II Is not
unlikely that his resignation ana the
appointment of his successor may be
formally announced by that time.
Secretary Ayers contemplated Jun
ket TO Cuba and Porto Rico Is OF. Thls
is one OF the reasons for believing his
resignation is to occur immedlately.
one OF his close personal friends says
that he had made up his mind some
DAYS ago TO make an extensive lnspec-
tjon tour of cuba and Porto Rico, TO
submit report To the president ana
then 10 resign from the cabinet on the
uround OF M health. His idea was that
he could then retire without n suspi-
cion that he was forced TO do SO under
fire.
This same gentleman declares that