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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
THE TRUTH is TOLD.
Correspondent Writes a Dismal Story
Of the Klondike.
Anstead OF Being the Poor Man's
Country IL Is the Place where
the Few with n "Pull"
Succeed.

Harry Hunt the San Francisco
Chronicles special correspondent In
the Klondike gold fields, writes that all
the reports sent out OF rich strikes
since the discovery of Eldorado creek
are almost without exception the Gre
alton of boomers and at the expense of
thousands of destitute and suffering
who are attracted to the forbdding re-
gion by such reports.
Hunt says that as matter of fact no
creeks worth mentioning have recently
been discovered. The discovery on
Hunter creek, he says, is rich, but all
other claims will not pay operating ex-
penses until some far more economical
method of extracting gold is discovered.
or the hundreds of reported rich bench
claims" not more than dozen can be
considered rich. Hunt says in conclu-
sion:
There has been but one Eldorado creek,
and II looks now as II there will not be an
other. The whole country is staked, every
creek or draw that bears even a remote re-
semblance to q creek; every hill on both
sides of any creek from base to hill is
staked until the miner does not know where
to look for fresh fields to prospect. Thou
sands who took lays last fail have thrown
them up. and for every vacancy on wage
job there are hundreds of applicants.
THE situation Is really grave, The Sal
walton Army In Dawson is giving free meals
to the needy as far as its funds permit. and
there are to day in this much -vaunted land
of gold many cases of extreme destitution.
IL we except the rich claim owners and the
business men there are few who would stay
here could they only get out with their
m al ho., !.
started in. The high cost of the necessaries
cold winter. the almost insurmountable
difficulty of securing employment at fair
rate of wages, the fact that little new
ground has been opened that will return
anything to pay for the working. have
dealt death blow 10 the many whose
hopes were high and whose imaginations
had been fired by reading the misleading
reports sent from here.
Add to all this the fact that unless one
has pull or sufficient money TO buy his
way he can do no business at the record
er's office. that every business and profess
sion Is heavily taxed. that one corpora tion
IL allowed to charge every miner one cent
for each and every pound of food and sup
plies hauled up Bonanza creek. and you
will readily see that this Is far from being
the poor mans country we were told that
II was. This Klondi6e country / know 10
be contrary to what IL and has been pub
lshed concerning It and | know this will
meet with the disapproval of many but
those who are in hero know 1t to be the
truth"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
LAW AGAINST SPIKED SHOES.
Maine Log Drivers Must Charge
Their Footgear When They
Come 60 Town.

The Maine legislature has passed a
bill forbidding the wearing of spiked
shoes or boots in public places and i'm
posing heavy fine for violations of the
law. This is hailed with joy by the
railroad companies and the proprietors
Of hotels, barrooms and other places
frequented by river drivers, for they
have all suffered greatly from the
spiked shoe.
When the river drivers leave the logs
at the up-riveP bottoms and board the
trains for Bangor they don't stop to
change their clothes. but come TO town
with red shirts, nailed shoes and all.
They prod the car floors full of little
holes and tear rents in the cushions
of the seats, occasionally also jabbing
few of the spikes into the insteps of
unarmored passengers. When they
leave the cars they proceed directly TO
the saloons, aud there they work more
havoc. last spring lot of drivers got
intoa barrosm where a new maple floor
had just been laid, and after they had
crunched around the place long enough
to spend two dollars for whisky the
floor looked as though it had been pep
pered with bird shot, and the saloon
keeper reckoned his loss at $40. He
had made about 60 cents profit on the
drinks. and so he charged up $39.4O to
the spiked shoes.
All over Bangor may be seen floors
punched full of little holes by the shoe
calks of river drivers, and there is
scarcely a policeman in the city who has
not been prodded with the spikes Of
drunken drivers. The spikes are a
great help TO man who has to skim
around on slippery logs for u living,
but when it comes to wearing them in
town everyone but the drivers suffers.
So the legislature, after allowing the
nuisance TO go on uninterrupted for
these many years, has at last drawn the
line against the spikes--and the line is
ut Penobscot boom.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
LIoNESS ATTACKS WOMAN.
While in the Cage Doing Tricks Her
Arm Is Ripped Open by Re-
frRctOry Beast.

While Adjie, the woman lion tanner,
was In the middle of her act in cage
with one male lion and two lionesses at
the Dewey theater, New York city, the
other night, she bade one of the fe-
males, a ferocious beast, jump over a
hurdle.
The lioness was sulky and declined TO
obey the order. Adjie carries during
her act both whip and a club. She
disciplined the refractory animal with
the club. With roar of rage the lion
ess struck out with her paw, caught
Adpe on the shoulder, and tore the
woman's arm down to the hand.
Adjie did not lose her composure, but
kept her eye on the lioness while she
backed out of the cage, the door of
which had been opened by the trainer,
who stood on the outside and prodded
the lioness with pitchfork. Adjie fell
INT of the cage in a faint, and women,
IN the audience tainted and screamed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

These departments must positively
be closed out within the next 80 days
in order to make quick settlement with
a retiring partner. Many recent pur-
chases are in these stocks and choice
selection at prices that cannot be made
in regular selling. $12,50O worth of
goods will be sold at sacrifice prices
|. this season of the year. This is an
exceptiona chance to save money.
Hundreds of suits of clothing will be
sold at one-half, two-thirds and three
fourths their value for men youths and
children. Our stocks of childrenS' suits
will go at SIPS, $1.4S, $1.9S and $2,4s,
good we'll made suits 200 mems suits at
soc on the dollar; $500 suits at $3.50,
$500 suits at 300, $3.50 at $3.50, on
up 200 spring suits at 33 1-3 per
cent off. A few heavy overcoats and
some light weights at sacrifice. Hun
dreds OF pairs OF pants at away down
prices to close out. The greatest
bargains ever offered on mems and
boys fur hats, new stylish goods. We
own them and they go at just half the
price elsewhere. Gents heavy medium
and light underwear at marked down
prices to close out. Hosiery, gloves
and suspenders. Everything must go.
No reserve $500 worth of goods in
these departments. SHOES! SHOES!
Our stock Of shoes is new and we'll
assorted and will be sold at prices to
close out. The goods must be sold,
and prices will be made to move them
quickly. Some invoices arriving
oil spring goods will be in the lot. This
is an emergency sale and will not ad-
nit OF delay. We make the offer, it's
yours to accept.
Art Embroidery Department-12
kinds of goods at 8, 5, 6A and SC a yd.,
less than half price. Silk tassels at l,
and &c each. Fringes at 2, 61A, s and
1Oc per yard. Stamped linens in great
variety, Doylies, Splashers, Scarfs, etc.
Some pretty Cushion, Filos, China and
Drapery Silk at about half regular
price to close out. Ladies, you have
never seen such goods at anything
near our prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
LITTLE CHILD A MURDERESS.
Deliberately Burns Her T'wO-Year-
Old Brother 20 Death Because
He Cried.

Mrs. Lou Cook, who resides near Tus-
caloosa, Ala, left home the other after
noon to go to the village store. She left
a two-year-old boy in charge of her six
year-old daughter Lizzie. The baby
cried for its mother, and the girl, after
firing of her efforts to quiet the little
one, deliberately drew brand from the
open fire and set the babes garments
afame.
The mother heard the babes screams
hs she was returning from the store,
and hurried home, TO find its garments
burned completely from its body and
the babe In the agony of death. She
scolded the other child and asked how
the babe came TO be burned. The child
said that she had set 1t nfire. The babe
died.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
B. S.W. RY
TIME TABLE.


Trains Arrive at and Depart from UnioL
station.
ARRIVE. WESTWARD. DEPART
0s am--Athens, Chilllcothe. Gin 56Am
cinnau, Louisville, ST.
Louis and all points
West South and S-west
'l2 10 p m-Belpre, Athens, Chilli + 0Oan
cothe, Cincinnati and
way stations.
% p m--Bepre, Athens, Chilli 30 n
cothe, Cincinnati and
Louisville, st. Louis
south.
~ l" m-Hbeepre, Hep, Parkersburg, 5Opr
and way stations
O5 p m-Belpre, ChiIlicothe Gin ~ 9onp
clnnhti, Louisville st.
Louis. Chicago and ali
points west, south and
southwest.
20 a m-Parkersburg and Bolrre Ioea
0 40 p M Belpre-Local
EASTWARD.
+ 7 0J p m Belpre, Parkersburp. Sa- !, 5eoam
lem, CORVALLIS, Ctarks-
burg, Grafton, and all
way stations.
0h p M Belpre, Park'sb'p. IA. % On n N,
lem, Harrisburg, Graf
ten, Washington, Bali-
more and way stations.
'l2 10 p m-Parkersburg, Washing. bbpm
ton, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia and New York.
20 a m-Parkersburg, Washing all 20 n m
ton, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York, BOs.
ton and all points east.
RtD tDaily. tExcept Sunday.
For through tickets to all points In the
united States, Canada and Mexico with de.
caiieu M information as to rates routes sleeping
car accommodations etc, please call on az
u. M PAYNE, Ticket Agent, Marietta, O.
Cincinnati, o. e'"''
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
DIES FROM A RARE DISEASE.
Only Case of PemphiGua Ever before
KNOWN I'm Minnesota Ends
Fatally.

The only case of pemphigus, a rare
skin disease, ever reported in Minnesota
resulted fatally the other evening al st.
Paul TO William A. EhrmAntTaut, cap
tain OF company A, Fourth Minnesota
regiment. Six weeks ago Mr.. Ehrman-
traut scratched his nose with II pin.
The wound, apparently a trffling one,
refused to heal. lie was taken TO st.
Joseph's hospital where his breast
broke out thickly with blebs. He died
from the irritation, there being no
signs OF blood poisoning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

A French experimenter suggests
that the X ray furnishes ready means
10 detect stony impurities in coal
Carbon is very transparent to the
Rontgen rays, while silica is Opaque to
them. Consequently the siicates,
which form Stag when coal is burned,
can be seen like a skeleton when the
shadow of the coal is projected upon a
fluorescent screen.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
LouIalana SUGAR rIantatIons.

The recent sale of two sugar planta-
tions in Louisiana seems to indicate
faith in the future of the sugar indus
try in that state. One plantation of
700 acres in ST. John parish sold for
$4,000, or over $75 an acre. Another
of 500 acres, in Iberville parish, sold
for 100000, or Sl25 an acre. The pur-
chasers are successful sugar planters
and are confident there is money In the
land at these large figures.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

One of the later marvels of little
things Is the taking of pictures
through the lens of an insects eye. We
are filled with astonishment, says Mr..
+. W. SaXbyo when we reflect that from
dragon fy's head we could obtain u.s.
600 perfect lenses. so minute thata mil
lion of them would not cover square
inch, and yet each be capable of yield
ing a recognizable photograph,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
Gloves Which May lie washed.

A glove manufacturer near Carls-
bad. in Germany, has invented a
process for the manufacture of glazed
leather for gloves which can be
washed without losing its color, and
which will at the same time remain
plant and resist the action Of heat and
cold The leather is submitted to
tanning supplementary to the chrome.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
RUSH SALE |!

In Our Clothing, Hats and
Gents Goods, Shoes, Art
Embroidery, Carpets, Pic
tures and Picture Frames,
Musical Instruments and
Sheet Music, Drugs and
Sewing Machine Depart
ments.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
Growth of JournAIism In Japan.

1t is ls years since the first japanese
newspaper was established, and now
there are In existence 575 daily and
weekly papers, IS law magazines, IS
medical magazines, II scientific, and a
large number OF religious journals.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

The richest gold mine IN the world is
In Victoria, Australia. under the thriv-
ing town Of Ballarat. and in 30 years
has yielded $l50.OCO.OO0.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

trains run daily except Sunday. Close con.
aect,ons for all points north and west,
tor farther Information call on or atdreaa a
d. fAYfR, 1iCkei Agent, Union Depot, Mari.
t. ID. DALE. Receiver,
w.M. MORSE Superintendent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
GAINESVILLE & OHIO RIVER.
TIME GARD IN EFFECT DEC, 1rd ,oo,

All Trains Daily except Sunday.
koe. 10 and II make cloee conncctiou,
Aancsyille wita the 3. 4 o. and Pan la A.
trains for Columbus, Chicago and the Wet "
j. HOPE SUIOR, Receiver.
q. c. uARRI3ON. Clenersl paaseroorA.,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

No Vibration, no Friction,
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Adjustable to weight. A very
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

Cleveland 4 Marietta Railway.
Effective October 2, 1873.
Central Standard Time.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-18

EH-DR. q. v. DYE, Dentist, Marietta. Ohio
Store. Gas administered.
The times., 1899-03-19
CHATS WITH THE PLAYERS.

Richard Mansfield was interviewed by
proxy last Wednesday morning at the
Shoreham. Notwithstanding the reports
that had reached all members of newspa-
per circles regarding the actors treatment
of scribes who came in his way Times
man learned the celebrity's local address
and straightway prepared to beard the
lion in his den." hotel clerk, who looked
rather surprised when told that the caller
wished to see Mr.. Mansfield, sent up the
customary card and the visitor sat down
to wait. He was presently approached by
a young man who held in one hand the
pasteboard that had been dispatched up
stairs a moment before. The young man
was Mr.. Mansfield secretary
You are from The Tines" he inquired
as the critic rose ''Mr. Mansfield received
your name and begs that you will excuse
him. His physicians have forbidden him to
speak any more than is strictly necessary
during the day, the role he plays at night
being n very long one. Cyrano is on the
stage from the moment NJ. Rostand's drama
begins until it ends and the strain on the
voice is terrific. Mr.. Mansfeld's throat is
not strong and he is forced to regulate
himself very carefully in order to avoid a
breakdown.
quest might be obtained during the per-
formance. -
Il am afraid not" replied the secretary.
"Mr Mansfield finds it necessary to keep
all his strength in reserve. When he open
ed in New York it was very warm there
and the work and worry OF rehearsals had
completely tired him out. Then came the
long run at the Garden Theatre. with the
attendant mental and physical drain. The
road tour also proved very fatiguing. and
when two weeks of the Boston engagement
had gone by Mr.. Mansfield was advised
that he must either rest or expect nervous
prostration. So-iargely as preven-
tive measurable actor Cancelled the re-
mainder OF his time in the Hub. at con-
siderable personal loss. | trust l have
shown you how unavoidable is the excuse
am making and that you will pardon Mr..
Mansfield for not seeing you"
The secretary departed and The Times
The times., 1899-03-19

songs, the latest coon" melodies, taking
specialties, bright dialogue, witty filings.
and several new and complicated scenes.
Since Mr.. Hoyt has revised and embel-
lished his piece. the Stranger is said
to be the merriest of the family of come
dies that have come from his pen, and its
phenomenal runs at the Garrick and at
Hoyt's Theatres, in New York, are pretty
good evidence that the playwright has
prepared a concoction of melody and mirth
that has caught the popular taste. "A
Stranger in New York treats OF visitor
to Gotham, who, falling into the hands OF
a lot of gay" spirits, who frequent the
"Tenderloin'' district, show him the sights
of the great metropolis and wind up by
taking him to the Madison Square Gar
del. during the progress OF French ball.
The piece will be put forward here by
the original cast, the principal roles being
in the hands of Harry Conor, who will be
seen as the Stranger--a character espe-
cially written for him by Mr.. Hoyt-and of
Harry Gilfoil whose clever whistling spe-
cialty and cleverer limitations will be re-
membered as the leading features of "a
Trip to Chinatown" Anna Boyd, an old
favorite with theatregoers of this city, and
who has not been seen here for a long time.
will have the role of Hattie, "the
best fellow of them ALL" Florence Lillian
Wicks has also been given a prominent
part, while Agnes Paul, Eta Gilroy, Louise
DeWolf Mabel Ashton, Margaret Fitzpat-
rick, Charles Warren, John Hyams. Charles
| DUNCAN, Clayton White, and William Ry-
an are members of the cast which will
appear here, and which presented the piece
in London, at the Duke of York's Theatre
The times., 1899-03-19
Bljou-yaudeyAAie.

While "all-star casts are familiar to
readers of the press notices written for le-
gitimate attractions. 1t is rarely that n
combination meriting that term is seen
in vaudeville. Manager Grieves has, how
ever, so designated the bill to be afforded
this week at the Bijou, and the list of
names he presents seems ample justifica-
ton for his move. Among these are Truly
Shattuck, who is too well known here to
require extended mention; Flo. Irwin and
Walter Hawley, a team which Is to present
THE Gay Miss Con-" Webb and Hassan,
described as 1.-The Oriental Wonders Ed
ward Latell, clever comedian; Topack
and Steele, who will be seen in a new
playlet; the Harvey Sisters, yocalists;
Banks Winter and Little Mona, who are
to appear in their familiar act; Gussie Mel
son, serio-comic, and the Bijou Stock Com
pany. The entertainment should prove a
most pleasing one.
The times., 1899-03-19
The Godfrey Concert.

Lieut.. Dan Godfrey's British Guards
Band will give its final concert in this
city tonight at the Academy of Music.
After the entertainment has been finished
the musicians will proceed with their
Western tour-a trip that should have
been taken some months ago, but which
has been delayed by the success of the
organization in the big cities of the East.
This continued triumph tells more in favor
of the men and OF their leader than could
be explained in volumes of praise. The
combination first played in America at the
Lenox Lyceum in New York, and was
most warmly greeted. Then followed like
welcomes in Philadelphia and Boston and
finally the enthusiastic reception here
That this incident will be repeated tonight
is probable. The Academy has been nearly
sold out and a sufficient number of Lieu
tenant Godfrey's admirers should be pres
ent to make his last Washington concert
a memorable one.
The times., 1899-03-19
The Grnnd,. CONCERT.

The appreciation evoked last Sunday
evening at the Grand by the remarkable
programme offered there has led Messrs.
Burke Chase to decide upon contin-
uing with the series of concerts originally
projected. Another admirable entertain
ment will accordingly be furnished tonight,
several prominent people having been en-
gagged Among these are May Landor. who
is celebrated for her delineations OF the
Southern negro; Arthur Middleton, one
of the best known OF local bassos; Ray l..
Royce, who made many friends last week
with his impersonations; Gertrude Haynes,
who will be heard in organ solos and Ack-
ley's Enlarged Band and Orchestra.
The times., 1899-03-19

new star and a small company Mr.. Mans
field had right to do so with what is an
admitted triumph.
Were Mr.. Blair familiar with the busi-
ness of the theatre he would readily see
the impossibility Of Mr.. Mansfield remain
ing in Washington over six nights.
The Times is taking no side in this mat
ter. 1t was first to say that the production
was not up to expectations and first to
condemn the spectators. II merely does
not feel that either Luckett & Dwyer or
Mr.. Mansfield were to blame for last week s
conditions. and 1t replies to Mr. Blair's let
ter because 1t is similar to over a score
that have been received. The answer is
made at length because there will never
be another opportunity for an explanation.
The spectators lost money here and 1t is
improbable that they VIII ever again at
tempt to assail Washington
The times., 1899-03-19

now being seen In London, and has Just
closed a season Of one hundred and two
performances TO crowded houses at the
Herald Square Theatre. New York. whittier
it went Immediately after the engagement
in Washington. where the work started
its career In this country at the beginning
OF last September With such endorse
ilents. 1t is reasonable 10 suppose that the
Offering will receive hearty welcome upon
its return.
Hotel Topsy Turyy" has a thoroughly
characteristic story, with the quick sue
cession OF extravagantly humorous situa-
tions and incidents which is the spice of
a French farce. The scenes are all laid
abroad and the Partisan favor is said to
be well preserved in transference to the
American stage. The comedy Will be
given here with the same brilliant scenery
and beautiful costumes that were presented
Mt the opening of the season. The cast is
supposedly one OF the strongest that has
ever been offered locally In an entertain
ment Of this kind Eddie Foy. than whom
there is no more popular comedian, es-
sumes the role OF circus clown, who is
The times., 1899-03-19

have been Obliged to remain in New York
in order to attend rehearsals of George
Lederer's THE Man in the Moon" and
will not appear. Their time was Cancelled
on Friday night and another team VIII be
secured today. The bill will not be with
out its star. however. for much is expect
ed of Beatrice Moreland, who will be seen
in George Cohan's one-act comedy, "A
Game of Golf" Miss Moreland Will be
best remembered here for her portrayal OF
Helen LeGrand with Sol Smith Russell in
"a Bachelors Romance" but she has also
had extended experiences with the COM
panies controlled by Charles and Daniel
Frohman and with such people as Rase
Coghlan. She is said to dress her part in
the new playlet beautifully and to act it
in manner that leaves no room for criti-
cism.
Miss Moreland and the new arrivals are
to be afforded admirable support. THE
Dangerous Mrs. Delaney" another OF Mr..
Cohan's playlets, is to be offered by the
Elinore Sisters and John ]. West, while
Alice Maylyn's fine soprano will be heard
in operatic selections. and Zazelle and
Vernon are to contribute several difficult
feats on the horizontal bars. Arthur Ans
den provides a clever musical turn"
Nellie Seymour is TO sing some popular
melodies, and Wertz and Adair will he
seen in acrobatics. The bill is undoubtedly
good one-perhaps even the best ever
seen in this country's vaudeville houses.