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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
A pUzz1iNo QUESTION.
Doubt ne 20 IIow 90 Proceed AGAINST
Possible Defnuiiing Government
EnipI0scs In Cuba. l m

The question has arisen at the post
Office department ns 10 the bond respon-
sibility Of the post office clerks and
other employees In Cuba. nll Of whom
are under bond 10 the postmaster OF
New York. No actual cnse has arisen
on which a decision must be made, but
In view OF the diplomatic status OF the
island. the military government estab-
lished by the United States and the
appointment OF civilian employees at
military postal stations to establish
and operate the postal service for
the people of Cuba. there has been
some discussion among officials us TO
how postal officials or employees should
be proceeded against in the event of
defnlcation of funds. which are under
stood to be Cuban funds. There was
some informal discussion of the sub
ject, and II was pointed out that while
the postal employees sent from the
United States 10 inaugurate the postal
service, from Director OF Posts Raih-
bone down, are civil officers, yet they
collect funds. which, II is stated. may
be termed military revenue, and II is
insisted, certainly not funds belonging
TO the United States proper Under
these circumstances the line OF proceed
ure against possible defaulting epi-
ploye is not clear, and IL such a case
arises some knoity problems are an
ticipated. The complexity MS TO the
proper procedure on bonds is stated 10
be applicable TO other government EN-
Moves
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
THEATRICAL $ GOSSIP
Mrs leslie Carter and Her Version ,
Of Zaka ~ Some New Plays
Old Lines That Are Very Popular


acting alone is the only excuse that can
be offered for the existence OF the play.
One of the things the audience is al
ways sure to applaud is the mention
of Lincoln's name In connection with
a reference TO the right and wrong Of
slavery. The entire play hasa certain
something suggesting Lincoln woven
all through 1t. 1t is probably the lead
ing character himself, who one would
think had been nodded from Lincoln's
character. Then the location of the
story, which is at Springfield, H., and
the time, which is the flfties, wheA
Springfield was Lincoln's home, and he
was but poor lawyer, then unthought
of by The nation. All of these things
remind one of the war president.
That the exciting events of the late
war with Spain have not entirely re-
placed the old heroes and old incl
dents of the civil war in the bearts
Of the people is evidenced by the recep-
tion which has been accorded the play
entitled The Rev. Griffith Davenport"
in New York. The piece was written
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21

and is presented by James A. Herne,
who plays the title role.
The story is founded on the days be-
fore and during the civil war, and the
| leading character is Methodist clergy
man who is resident of the Shenan-
doah valley in Virginia. He is slave
owner, but before. the outbreak of the
war liberates his slaves, and after the
civil war begins he is prevailed upon by
President Lincoln to serve as a guide
for the union army In the mountainous
sections of Virginia. His heart fails
him before his task Is completed and
the army goes on without him. He falls
into the hands of the confederates and
is confined in Libby prison.
To secure his play MIR. Herne has
practically dramatized Helen NJ. Card
ner's novel, "An Unofficial Patriot"
OF the new operettas produced in
New York during the winter none are
more popular than "The Three Ora
goons," which has been added to the
repertoire of the Broadway Theater
Opera company. All of last season
and the greater part of this one
this company has played "The High
wayman" with such success that more
than one was unnecessary. The new
work is by the author of the older one,
Reginald DeKoven. The story, by Har-
ry B. Smith, Is taken from the British
invasion of Portugal in 1912. and the
three Dragons are officers of the Eng
lish army, all seeking to win the af-
! fections of a Portuguese woman.
For the masses nothing has been pro-
duced this season that has been as pop
ular as Mr.. Fitch's Nathan Hale" as
presented by Nat Goodwin in New
York. The play is in no way mas
terpiece, but just u simple, touching
little story, wholly American, that
stirring days Of the past winter. 1t Is
said that the author had hard time
finding a manager who would under
| take to bring IT, out, but Mr.. Goodwin
has certainly made a hit with 1t. 1t is
beneath the notice OF the critics, but
] II just suits the public who are looking
for some way in which 10 spend pleas
adventure and patriotism in IT to make
IL interesting, and Mr.. Goodwin and
his company do not spoil its simple
fly.
One of the attractions booked for the
Gotham stage for next fall is MIR. and
Mrs. Kendall. They will produce the
play that has proven so popular In
London this winter, The Elder Miss
Blossom" in which Mrs. Kendall ap-
pears as nice spinster of forty-odd.
who Is involved in little fearful and
perfectly conventional romance with u
happy ending.
Joe Jefferson Is enjoying the winter
at Jacksonville. Fla. where he is fish
ing for red snapPers aud receiving the
admiration Of the hundreds of guests
Mt the hotel at which he is stopping
He is enjoying the role of a pettCd
favorite OF society, and is expected II
remain the rest Of the season.
| nWEtJ
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
BIRD WORTH THOUSANDS DEAD
Miss Thursby's rct Could Talk Five
Languages ana Plny
Piano.

Mynah, a net ird belonging to Miss
Emma ThUrsby, died day or two ago
at the home of the famous singer in the
Gramercy apartmt nj house, New York
city.
The bind had market value of $l0,-
900. 1t was considered to be the most
remarkable feathered creature in the
world, as it spoke grammatically and
with disconcerting iuency in five lam
guages. 1t sang in several others.
This was not the extent of the birds
musical accomplishments. Mynah's
piano playing. with one foot, was re-
markable. Ills banjo solos were per-
formed in his throat, without the aid
of any instrument, The brain of the
bird will be examined by u specialist
and his body restored TO its lifclike
appearance by iaXidermist.
a German ambassador TO China in
the time of Emperor William |. met
Miss Thursby in Berlin and gave her the
bird. which he had found in India.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21

lie for several years suits him, for it
Is much like some of IT.. lie carries the
leading role exceedingly well up to the
last act, where he is called upon to play
the lover, and then he overdoes the
whole thing. One might expect2 man
of different temperament TO make love
as Mr.. Russell essays the part, but TO
expect Mr.. Russell, or rather the char
acter he is portraying, to make love in
the sickly sentimental way in which
he does it-never.
But, aside from Mr.. Russell, whose
faults as lover may be overlooked,
there is absolutely nothing to the play.
The other characters might be left out
entirely and an audience would never
miss them, would rather enjoy their
absence, II anything. The overdrnwn,
overLcted parts Of the rest OF the com
pany are In such iuharmonious con-
trust to the leading character that they
jar upon ones nerves, and when Mr..
Russell Is not on the stage TO relieve
the tedium one wants to leave. But
MIR. Russell Is seldom absent, and lis
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21

nM URING the entire winter the
~ elites have been offered TO the
theater-going public. There has not
been a dearth of new plays, but most
Of them have been constructed on cid
lines. With the exception of "Cyrano,"
in which Mansfield has made such a
great success, "Zaza" is about the only
striking production Of the season. The
play, as produced by Mrs. Leslie Carter
In New York, has proven a gold mine
financially, but its morality is not TO
be applauded. Any play of its kind
Is bound 10 attract large audiences, but,
while the public go TO see it and applaud
Mrs. Carter for her clever work, they
condemn il afterwards.
The critics Of the New York press
styled the play great one and Mrs.
Carter the peer of Bernhardt after they
had witnessed one performance, but,
after a chance to think more of it, they
see many defects, and are changing
their words of praise to severe criti-
cism. Their criticism does not refer
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
Bargains must be taken when
offered. They will not stay
long.

The Bargains we secured in Mems
and Boys Fur Hats at half the regu-
lar prices, is proving great seller. No
such prices made on good seasonable
stylish goods. We are making some
special drives on Clothing, especially
Mems Suits, sizes "a, 35 and sc. Spring
weight overcoats on sale.
We claim the greatest values in
Shoes for Ladies', Misses and Child
rem. Mems boots and shoes at away
down prices.
We are offering special prices on
Children's suits from 4 to 15 years.
Lamps, Lanterns, Silverware, Pic
lures, Picture Frames, Queensware,
glassware, Granite and Tinware all
going at special prices. Tubular Liant
erns at 35c, were soc. Everything cut
away down in prices.
Two car loads of Wall Paper now on
sale at 21sc, &c, 4c sc, GAc, &c, 1Oc to
zoe bolt We are making less than
regular wholesale prices.
It's a notorious fact that the men,
bers of the Ralston Health Club are
immunes from Grip, Colds, Pulmonary
and many other Ills that nOn-members
suffer from. RalstOn Cook Books and
Foods for sale in our Grocery Depart
ment. The best kept, and full OF
frash mira goods iS our n racary na-
partment, at lower prices than can be
bought elsewhere.
Everybody invited to visit us this
month, and secure some of the wonder
ful bargains we are Offering.
Window Shades, Oil Cloths, Carpets
and Rugs at a Bargain.
Everything on the Bargain Counter
this month at
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
sherif's Sale.
The Bank of MonongalIela Valley,
Plaintiff,
w. f. Dana, ct al, defendants.

VS.. ts
w. f. Dana, ct al, defendants
BY virtue of an order of sale duly Is
sued by The Court of Common Pleas of
Washington county, Ohio, in the above
entitled action and 10 me dira5ted, |
will offer for sale, at public auction, at
the door of the Sourt House, in the
City Of Marietta, On
SATURDAY, MARCH BETH, 1899.
at / o'clock p. m, or said day, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
Situate i'm Washington County, State
Of Ohio, Belpre Township, to-wit:
Beginning at the northeast corner of
the west half of 80 acre plain Lot No.
70: thence west on the north line of
plain lois Nos. l2 to Is to the north
west corner of 3S acre plain Lot No. Is;
thence south to the line of lands deed
ed by Rufus w. Howe to George A.
Howe by deed of November IA, A. ID.
lSCE; thence east along said line to the
southeast corner of the west half of 3S
acre Lot No. 12; thence north on the
center line of said lot to the place of
beginning, containing in all about Sc
lcrts, more or less, situated in Town
No, /, Range No. 0, Section No. 32.
Appraised at 100000. Terms cash.
JOHN S. MALIISDhR.
Sheriff, Washington County, Ohio.
Fleetwood. Smith & Leeper, Attor-
news for Plaintiff.
Feb. 21, wks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
81 aboo1
STORE NEWS
AT
HutChiSOn'S
Bargain
a@ Store,

Our February sale has been some
what retarded on account of the Sc
we're weather; but the BARGAINS are
still to be had. We have made the
largest Dress Goods sales in the his
tory of our business this year. The
unusual good values induced purchas-
ers. We have some good Bargains
now Offering in New Goods. The pur-
chases we made during the first days
of the year have been arriving, and
now you can find something unusual
a this season of the year. New goods
at less prices than the cleaning up of
old stocks. See the surprising values
we offer at 6Ac, sc, 10c, 121Ac, 1Sc, 25c,
33c, 45c and 75c. Lac layout is large
and selection good. Now is the time
to get them.
Our stock Of Trimmings have had a
phenomenal sale. New goods at the
lowest prices makes them go. In sill
yer jet silk and worsted Braids, in
black and colors, at 1c, &C. &c, sc to 25c
yard. The Bargains cannot be appre-
ciated unless seen.
25 Gross Dress and Ladies Coat
Buttons, in steel point, composition
aud Pearl, regular price 40c, soc to 60c,
going at 25c per dozen. special
drive.
Another invoice of Embroideries
and Laees at sc a yard. The greatest
Bargains ever offered in these goods.
1t is to your profit to receive some
oft he goods we are offerlngat the. low
est prices ever made.
A Bargain in Ladies' Flannelette
Wrappers at 75c, soc and CSC. Regu
lar $1.OJ, $1.25 and $1.5O goods.
Ladies' Ready to Wear Dress Skirts
at special prices, in Worsteds, Woolens
Silks and Satins, at $1.25, $1.50, $1.9S,
1925 to $69S. Now on sale.
The &c Outings have had large
sale. Only limited quantity left
The Percales We have been selling at
sc yard is the quality that sells reg
ularly at 10c a yard. We have many
such bargains in our stocks, and that
is why people come out in such cold
weather to get hem.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
B. & o. S-W. RY
1ImE TAntE.

Trains Arrive at and Depart from UnioL
station.
ARRIVE. WESTWARD. DKPAnr
Os a mAAthens, Chillicothe, Gin 5bam
cinnati, Lnuisville, ST.
Louis and all points
West, South and S-west
1910 m-Belpre, Athens, Chilli OOan.
cothe, Cincinnati and
way stations.
% m--I;elpro, Athens, Chilli 0 20 m
cothe, Cincinnati and
louisville. ST. Louis
aud I'll points west and
~ 10 p m-Belpre, Parkersbure. 5opn
Uhillicothe, Cincinnati
and way stations.
% m-beIlPre. SInPns,, chiIieotns Gin n 2opn
Louis, Chicago and all
points west, south and
southwest.
t's 20 n m--Parkersburg and Belrye 1oea
. 40 p -Belpro-Locai
EASTWARD.
I 0J IN Bepre, Parkersburg, Sa. + 500 m
t. lem, ,ornwallis, Clarks-
burg, Grafton, and all
way stations.
or -Bepre, Park'sb'g, ga 20 On n n,
lem, Harrisburg, Graf
ten, Washington, Balti-
more and way stations.
w 10 notwithstanding, Washing 4 b5 n m
Ton, baltimore, Phila-
delphia aud New York.
20 m-Parkersburg, Washing +l1 30 D m
ton, baltimore, Phila-
delphia New York, Bos.
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~-tDaily. tExcept Sunday.
For through tickets to All points In tina
United States, Canada and Mexico with ia.
tailed Information as to rates routes aIaarino
casr eaF accommodations etc, please call on o.
q. M. PAYNE, Ticket Agent Marietta. a.
j. L. BROWN, Passenger Agt. Marietta n
Cincinnati, o. eeu''
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21


TO Mrs. Carter's presentation of the
play, for it is exceptionally well acted
in every part, but to the play itself,
which is ''but the representation with
vivid realism OF an unchaste and vul
gar woman's development in the di-
rection of decency and respectability
under the influences of love and sor-
row."
1t is purely stage story, with the
wickedness that is popularity supposed
TO exist behind the scenes wildly por-
trayed, and, while it is realistic in a
sense, it does not justify the state
ment that the dramatic stage is be-
coming degraded. The entire play
would be more realistic il the story
was founded upon the incidents Of
stage life along in the sixties. for those
we're indeed wicked days.
OF the new plays upon old lines none
has attracted more comment and bet
ter houses than The Hon. John Grigs-
by" presented by Sol Smith Russell.
The leading character suits Russell
well, that is, If any of the sentimental
stuff which he has been giving the pub
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
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Marrr. rr.ylnr U.uh.

WARREN, o., Jan. 20.-Warren Diiv-
ing club Thursday voted to withdraw
from the Northeastern Ohio racing cir
cult. B. +. Pew was elected president.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
SOUTH BOUND.

trains run daily except Sunday. Close oon-
hectlons for all points north and woat.
FOR farther Information call on or Sd,lraas "a
u. rAYsH. rtcko, Agent, Union Depot, Mari.
I'D. DALE, Receiver, -
w.M. MORSE Superintendent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
Examination of Teachers

F,r no puhli sehnnls ol washington County
be 6rld IN tho Marietta lligh School. on
q hr scu.t At ir " ~ each month eXcel
January, July and Ar~ast
MARTIN r. ANDREWS
Pro9ldant b,.,ru vi 5CnoUl hAauiinorS,
Sept. .. spA
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21

h;t. q. w. EDDY.
~ Office No 3O4 Front Street,
DppoGite Soldiers Monument. Residence M
lis Fourth Street. TeleI hone connection.
ssIS"J. G. Hardy, NJ. D., once corner Sec
md and Putnam streets Telephone I3. once
I Iurs ITO y \ ii 2tbt.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
GAINESVILLE g. OHIO RIVER
TIME CARD IN EFFECT DEC. }nd, lgoa.

All Iralne Daily except Sunday
N0s. 20 und u make close conpectio,,,
hhn1svllle Win the Is. q o. and pan H1ndTi
T9tn9 Lor Columbus, Chicago and tho W Cat.
j. HOIE SUrOK, Receiver. " '"'
9. Y. HARRISON. General Passcn0erAot
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-21
Cleveland & Marietta Railway

Effective October 2, 1873.
Central Standard Time.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-19
SLEDGING IN SIBERIA
At Ii Attended with All the Terrors OF
Death by FreezinE-A Terrible
Experience.

Travelling by sledge in Siberia in win
ter mas It's perils, as the experience of
Mr. Nooert l.. Jefferson and his friends
goes to illustrate. The incident is told
IN "Roughing it in Siberia"
we had chartered six sorry-Iook-
ing horses TO drag US ON TO the next
stage. 1t was night when we started.
The driver. maudlin drunk. had 10 he
Eelped to his seat, and we set Off along
lhe narrow roadway at the usual .-aI-
lop. winch. however, soon dwindled
INTO mere shuttle through the snow.
we had gone TO sleep. and some hours
after our departure Gaskeii woke me
aud said he thought something was
wrong.
THE sledge was at a standstill and
our shouts TO the yemshik brought no
response. Black darkness prevailed.
! bundled out of the sledge. SO be-
Munbed that could scarcely move.
ie't along the sledge, sinking to nv
knees in the snow.
ne drivers perch was empty; and
.ust then l stumbled over one of the
horses, which was lying buried up to
us neck. Ii was clear that The driver
Had fallen from his seat, and that the
"orses had wandered from the track.
ne poor beasts were stuck fast. and n
loser inspection showed one of them
20 be dcad-literally frozen to death.
IT we would save ourselves from the
same fate. prompt action was neces-
sary.
ihe other horses were nearly sue
"rmbing. They lay fat on their stom-
'.chs and nibbIed at the snow. We cut
'he dead animal adrft. and using the
pare rope as whips. we stood on either
'ide OF the living and lashed them till
our arms ached. At length they
moved and by pushing and pulling we
got the sledge turned. Then. step by
itep' with much fiounderng and many
'aiis. we began 10 retrace our way.
All this in pitch darkness. in u raw.
cold wind. and in momentary expec1a-
ton OF one or all of the horses drop-
ping dead.
1T was terrible experience. but we
regained the road and finally reached
the village"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-19
Thespian Tramp Has to Spout Hard
for q Little Stale
Pie.

Mrs. Smith was sitting by an open
window, directly oyer the kitchen, and
was deeply buried in n novel. when she
was startled by Hannab's shrill voice
below, crying:
What do you want?"
A gruff voice with n comical note in
it replied: More than is dreamt Of IN
thy philosophy, Horatio."
"But my name amt Horatio," an
Gwered Hannah.
"Nor yet, again, fancy, is it Trilby.
nor even Sweet Marie"
81 said: What do you want?'"
"And said," replied Mr.. Weary VIII
lie: "'More than is dreamt Of in thy
philosophy, Horatio,' but what really
want is something to eat"
"How would n cake Of soap strike
you?" said Hannah, with fine scorn.
"Inasmuch as you are a woman and
you threw it at me it would not strike
me at ALL"
poor man! suppose you are al
most starvc d." was Hanhah's unfeeling
and sarcastic reply.
well, would be If all women were
ns cold and cruel as you"
"Wcl, suppose you expect escal-
loped oysters and champagne"
Softly, girl; this Is not Heaven"
Mrs. Smiths curiosity was aroused
by this time, and leaning out Of the
window, che deserted long-haired ex-
actor, with n "lean and hungry look"
Hannah, Hannah" she called. give
that man piece Of that apple pie left
over from Sunday"
Accepting the pastry with profuse
how, he held 1t up to heaven and apos-
trophized: "And yet they say we do
not work for our daily bread."-Chl-
cago Inter Ocean. ~s~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-09

The braves, battle that ever was
fought;
Shall / toll you where nndwhen ?
on the maps OF the world you will Ind
IL not.
Twas fought by the mothers OF men.
Nay. not with cannon or battle shot,
with sword or noblor pom;
Nay not with eloquent words or
thought.
From mouths OF wonderful men;
Hut deep In the wallcd.up woman's
heart
OF woman that would not yield.
Hut hrpNclY, silently bore her part
Lol there was the battle field.
No mnrshnling troops. no hivounc song.
80 banner 10 CLEAN and wave:
But, OH those battles. they last so long
From bahyhood 20 the grave.
Yet faithful SIN A. bridge of stars.
She flghts In her wnllcd-up town
Fights on and ON In the endless wars
Then silent. unscen-gooa down.
o. Sc with banners ana battle shot.
And soldlers 20 shout aud praise.
l tell you the hngllcst Victories fought
Were fought In thcac silent ways.
o, spotloss woman IN world N shame,
with a splendid ana silent scorn.
Go back 10 God as white ~ you came,
Tho k!nglost warrior borni
Joaquin Miller.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-09

a- FoT ss,Io 6yZ.c. 81. T. cl,I Z x, 4,
dredEe n Co. Salt Lake Har,nsw.sciU.
ana Georsa 4 Lowe. sa'' .
Utah
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-09

II Is semi-onielally announced that
Harper's Round Fable" Will soon DO