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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
SENSATIONAL
Was the Shooting Affair at the Wes-
ton Asylum.

Weston, w. Va, Nov 25.-The main
corridor of the hospital for the insane
was the scene last night of desperate
encounter between armed men, and for
time the bullets whizzed merrily
along the nall and sent the patients
and employees scurrying to places of
safety. Morris Smith, who recently
ran a cigar store in Parkersburg and
figured in the asylum investigation
last summer, and Henry Brannon, Jr,
were the principals in the affair and
both of them shot, while DR.. j. r.
Stathers, of Parkersburg, son of the
superintendent, was implicated in the
quarrel which led up 70 the shooting.
Smith claims to have heard that
Brannon had made sighting remarks
about his character and his attention to
certain ladies and meeting him on the
street yesterday morning had some
words with Brannon. But the matter
was apparently ended. Soon after dark
Brannon received a message asking
him to go to the asylum and not sus-
pecting that there was trouble in store
he went. He found Smith and Stath-
ers in the corridor and the quarrel
was renewed. Brannon said he was
not afraid Of them both and about that
time Smith began shooting. Brannon
then drew his gun and began to shoot.
They were soon parted and the only
damage done was to the plastering,
which the state will repair. In all
eight or ten shots were fired.
At the depot last evening, a former
railroad employe named H. c. Gray
was endeavoring to get on No. 8 when
the baggageman, Harris Wilson, SHOW
ed him Off Gray was drinking and
called Wilson vile name, Wilson
knocked Gray down. When he arose
to his feet he fred a shot at Wilson,
which went wild. Gray was arrested.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
Fortune in Gold.

The Cuban wreckers who have been
employed during the last six months
In stripping the Spanish war vessels
destroyed by the --merleans in tne bat
tie off Santiago are reported to have
found 100000 N Spanish gold in the
cruiser Almlrante oquendo
This gold was found in the oquendo
safe, which fell to the bottom of the
snip when the vessel was burned. The
safe was opened by divers yesterday.
They had constructed shaft, being
unable to raise the safe.
Finding of the money is likely to
cause controversy between the
wreckers and the agent of the Com
merclal line, who has furnished all
the diving apparatus and paid the men
eight and half cents a pound for
brass and copper recovered. Wreck
ers assert that money was not stlpu-
lated in the arrangement made with
them.
More than 100000 worth of brass
and copper has been taken from the
Almirante Uquenoo, the Viscaya, the
Crlstobal Colon and the buror. Wreck
ing of the .ast two is now in progress.
ne Furor is lying in 30 feet of
water and shows little damage, and in
the opinion Of experienced wreckers
tie United States has been badly ad-
v.sed regarding reclaiming the vessels.
The finding of these large sums of
Spanish gold and silver on the vessels
is due to the expectation of Admiral
Cervera that he would escape with
some of his ships. The money had
been received to pay off the Spanish
troops. Prominent Spaniards say the
presence of so much gold ON the war
shrps Is due to the belief of Spanish
commanders that the city of Santiago
would be taken but that some of the
ships might escape with the money
New York Herald.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

cd by experience. That legislative re-
straint of some kind upon the power
Of trusts Is desirable Is not to be denied
but wholesale repression would as
seriously injure labor as capital. For
unately prosperity prevails every
where, and Congress need not be forced
into Injurious extremes, such as might
be expected IL industrial stagnation
and discomfort were prevalent.
Aside from the money situation,
the conditions affecting the Stock Mar
ket are generally in favor of better
prices. Earnings of both railroads
and industrials are excellent especial
ly the latter In fact the earnings of
the iron and steel combinations are
phenomenal, with the prospect Of con-
tlnuing so for months to come. The
year 1900 is practically certain to see
a higher range OF values. A few un-
certanities cloud the financial horizon,
but they are of a temporary character;
and, accidents expected, we look for a
general advance as soon as the specu-
latlve leaders find circumstances fav-
orable to some concerted action. At
present we have only traders mark
ct, and the daily fluctuations have lit
tie significance.
In the death of Garret A. Hobart
we have lost one of the best and mob
lest products of American manhood.
His sterling honesty, his genial disposl-
ton, together with his force of crah-
aster, have made him one of the mark
ed men of the world. A man tried by
the fire of adverse criticism attending
an exciting National campaign, he
emerged from the fight with the love
of his friends and the respect and ad-
miration of his foes, and alike they
now unite to mourn his loss and honor
his memory. HENRY CLEWS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
Oil News.
YESTERDAYS MARKET

The Henderson OH Co. have a good
well on the Pugh farm back of Will
llamstown. 1t came in late Friday
night and yesterday was flowing at
the rate CT 40 barrels per hour.
The H. C. Henderson well, which
was drilled in three miles back of
Wiliamstown Friday, is showing up
nicely and will probably start off at
400 barrels per day, pumping and fow-
ing. 1t was drilled for the Pohick Oil
Co., composed of Parkersburg people
and D. C. Davis. of this city.
The Roeser & Davis well on the
Charles Wagner farm near Elba, was
shot with 6J quarts yesterday and is
making a good showing.
Capt G. M. Ireland, Of White Oak,
leased his farm few days ago to the
Granite Oil Co. for a bonus of $25OO
and with the understanding that when
the company has received $4,000 worth
Of oil clear of expenses. Mr.. Ireland
receives $25OO mere. He has a farm oi
Asa acres, and is only few miles from
the Zinn we'll which is making over
200 barrels per day.-Harrlsyille Stan
dard.
The sale of the Sharp Oil Co. proper
ty to H. S. Wilson Friday was consld.
cred very good one. The price, $54,.
500, would be on the basis of $6S1.2g
per barrel for the daily production Of
80 barrels. The 80 barrels a day pro
ductlon is worth $12SSO day under
the presnt price Of oil, $1.61 barrel
The production alone will pay fol
the property in a little over a year
but the lease is not more than half de
yeloped and the production may br
largely increased by new wells. II
addition to this we are informed tina
the engines boilers. pumps, rigs, tools
casing, etc, are worth from fifteen t
twenty thousand dollars.--sentinel
Willie Collier in his new farce, "Mr
Smooth" at the Auditorium Monda!
night
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
THE CHURCHES.
Topics For Services at the Churches
Today.

Topics For Services at the Churches
Today,
st. Luke's Eplscopal-Regular SER
vices at 1890 and 200, DR.. John
Boyd, rector.
st. Mary's Roman Catholle--ser-
vices at $3.50 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Rev.
F. M. Woesman, pastor.
First Presbyterian-W. E. Roe, pas
tor The usual services, the pastor
preaching. Themes: "Insincerity To-
ward God, and "The Question Of
Sovereignty"
First ongregational-In the morn
ing the pastor will speak on Brother
ly Love an Evidence of Pplrltual Life"
and in the evening on the question,
Does Man Need a SaYior?"
Unitarian-Rev e. A. Coil, pastor
Morning subject, David Harum's Phil
osophy of Compensation" Evening,
"The Message Of the Church to the
Member OF the Secret Order" Sunday
School at $50.
A. M. E.--J. S. Turner, pastor. Ser
mon, 1000 a. m. Topic "The Comfort
and the Comforter" 15 minutes after
service for the children. Sermon also
1880 p. m. Sunday School 2;SO p. m.
Chas. DeLoach, Supt.
Baptist-Rev. DIR. Kirtley will begin
his pastorate at the First Baptist
church on Sunday. Services will be
held morning and evening in the Sun
day School room, which has been rem
ovated and newly carpeted. All invit-
ed.
Gilman Avenue M. E,-Rev. A. j.
HawA, pastor AT 1915 a. m. Sunday,
the pastors theme Wal be "Christs
love for the Church" and at p. m. he
will speak on "The Water of Life. -
Revival services each evening next
week except Saturday. All welcome.
First NJ. E.-Rev. w. D. Cherrlngton
pastor. Sunday School 9 a. m. Jun
ior League p. m. Epworth League
p. m. The pastor will preach at
1890 a. m. on THE Creator and the
Creation" and at Z D. m. on "Divine
Deliverance. "All are invited to our
services.
Central misunderstanding morn
ing and evening by Rev. H. f. Miller
Of Hiram, O. Morning subject
Faiths Conflict" evening, Seeking
the Lord" Preaching at Reno at 2
o'clock. Sunday School at 9:15. c.
e. at o'clock p. m. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to the public,
German ST. Luke's-Rev. w. e
Brinkman, pastor of Lutheran church
corner Scanned and Fourth streets
A special childrens service will be
held at the regular hour of church SER
vice Sabbath morning. To this SER
vice the children and parents are cor
daily invited to attend. Christian
Endeavor at G3O p. m. Evening SER
vice at 1880 Subject, 'The Queen ol
Graces." You are invited.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
Willie Collier tomorrow night.
To the Penitentiary.

Clyde Russell, who is confined IN the
county jail, serving time for stealing
watch from Kestermeler's store sew
eral months ago, will be released
Tuesday only to find himself in the
hands of officers from Pennsylvania,
where he will be taken to serve a year
in the penltentiary.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
A Common Danger.

II you have ever had a cold which you per-
fnitted 10 wear away 10 may interest you TO
know Il was a dangerous proceeding. Every
cold and cough which Is neglected raves the
catarrh. Ottog Cure, the famous German
throat and lung remedy. will cure any cough
or cold and save you from consumption Sold
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

Estate of Frederick stamm, de-
ceased.
The undersigned has been appointed
and qualified as Executrix of the VIII
estate OF Frederick Stamm, late of
Washington county. Ohio, deceased
Dated this 17th day Of November
A. d. 1893.
ELIZABETH STAMM.
Nov. 20. swks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
SUNDAY, NOV. 90. 1899.

Should Council grant the B. & o..
railroad the further occupancy of
Butler street which they ask it is only
fair to insist that gates be put at the
several street crossings. This we con-
slider to be most reasonable demand
and well-nigh necessary to public
safety.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

Gl75 John W. Klintworth, StenOgrapher
does all kinds Of Ty pewritiI On shoit Office
ana at most reasonable prices. All work
neatly and satisfactorily executed. ONCE lI9
Front Street Second Floor, Marietta, OHIO.
Phone 87l.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

General Grosvenor has entered the
lecture field, and on next Tuesday
n.gL., at the Athens City 4Iall,the gen
eral will speak on the subject Some
Campaign Misrepresentation" The
address will not only deal with nation
al campaigns, but will make pertinent
reference to some campaign misrepre-
sentations in Athens county politics.
Ohio State Journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

- Cure Constipation ForeSer.
Take Cuscarets Candy Cathartic l0c or csc.
II G. Q. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

Secure your seats early for the per-
formance of Willie collier.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

In the United Ststes Senate there
are but two Democratic senators from
the North, Utah and Montana. There
are only three Democratic governors
in all the North and one Of them is
Lind, of Minnesota, free silver Re-
publican, elected because he is a Scan
dinavian Nebraska, by aid of fusion
lists, free silver Republicans and above
al by state pride in Bryan, hangs out
as almost the only state in all the
North thatdoes not report the Demo-
cratic party as dead as door nail.
Still, some Rip Van Wrinkles are COM
ing forward to assert that the Democ-
racy are kicking. And if they are in
some isolated back districts, they
are only the last expiring kicks before
the ghost is given up to gain an en-
trance to the other shores.-Ohio State
Journal
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
Oil Well Casing

We ave In operation at our Second
street shops, between Butler and
Greene streets, two Jarech Pipe Ma
chimes of the latest design and are pre-
pared TO cut and thread pipe and cas-
ing of any size and in any quantity,
promptly and at very reasonable
prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26

Ss-To TRAVELLERS. The undersigned
deals in railroad tickets. Remember this fact
il you want TO buy or sell. hill. A Llns
Bellevue Hotel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-26
LOCALS.

ES- -WANTED-The public TO lnow that
Iohn W. Klintworth is the Manufacturers
Agent for the Rem Sho and Fisher Book Type
writer's, Edisons Phonograph with all the
latest Records, Regina Music Boxes, ONCE
Desks, rubber stamps of all kinds, seals. aud
all kinds OF ofiee outhttings and Typewiiting
supplies For further information or cata-
logues call at ll9 Front Street, Second Flor
Phone 87l.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-19

logic. and was cheered to the echo.
When he took his seat numbers of the
OLD members crowded around him and
congratulated him heartily
1t Is expected that the Senate will,
also pass the bill, but should 1t come
back to the House it can be stated
authoritatively that the tax will be
raised to 25 cents.
At present there Is n tax of $40 upon
each brand. This tax brings into the
state Treasury only SS,l4O per annum.
1t rs said that there arc 200, 900 tons sold
each year in Virginia, and the estimat-
ed income from the proposed act would
be $4,000, after paying all the expenses
Of executing the law.
CAPT. FEATHERSTONE's VIEWS.
Captain Featherstonc, who heartily
supported the bill, said to-day:
All the Southern States, except Vir-
ginia, tax fertilizers by the ton. North
Carolina imposes q tax Of 25 cents Der
ton. No State except Georgia has a tax
of less than % cents.
The brand tax is in favor of trusts,
and operates to the disadvantage of the
small manufacturer. 1 hear that the
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company.
which has 135 brands, would be willing
to have the brand tax largely increased.
The company could then reduce the
number of its brands. The small man
ufacturer would be unable to pay the
increased brand tax. The Virginia.
Carolina Company pays now into the
State Treasury about s3,375 per year.
With n tonnage tax of 10 cents, this
great trust would have to pay about
1000.
The bill provides that the Commits
sioner of Agriculture shaif-condemn ana
sell all fertilizers that fall ten per cent.
below their guaranteed value. The
dealers can appeal 10 the State Board
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-19
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
ISSUE ADDRESS ON THE NEW
CURRENCY BILL.
(By-Telegraph to virginian-Pilot,

Telegraph to Virginlan-Pilot.)
Washington. D. c., Dee. 1S-After
the passage to-day by the House OF
the financial bill. the Silver Republican
leaders in the city held meeting and
adopted an address setting forth their
views as TO its effect. The address
recites the record of the Republican
party on the financial question and
criticises the new currency bill in the
following terms:
Steps are now being taken to insure
that the gold standard shall be pre-
served The present bill preserves II
with a vengeance. The vast bonded
debt of the country, now payable in
COIN that is either in gold or silver, is
to be made payable in gold alone.
Nearly half billion of standard sill
yer dollars. heretofore not redeemable
i'll anything not constituting a burden
on either the gold reserve or the credit
of the government, but forming q large
percentage OF our basic money, are
hereafter to be redeemablc in gold thus
increasing tremendously the strain on
that metal and becoming an endless
chain with which TO pull gold from the
Treasury and affording an excuse for
the final destruction of the silver dol
lar as money, and their forced sale az
bullion. after the manner of the Ger
man procedure in 1872.
The greenbacks, the best paper
money the world ever saw, the prod
uct of the patriotism and statesman
ship of the Republican party in the
days of Abraham Lincoln, are to be
virtually destroyed by being changed
into gold certificates, to be locked I'm
in the Treasury and paid out only for
gold. The tax on the circulation of
the national banks is to be reduced
and the amount of the bank currency
they may issue on Government bonds
deposited is to be increased from 90
per cent. to par of the bond: thus
making their business enormously more
profitable, opening the way to an i'm
mediate possible imitation OF bank
notes. not legal tender. excellent for
getting into debt on, but unavailable
for getting out of debt with, to the
extent of sS00.O00.0 900; and placing the
regulation of the volume of money,
and hence the determination of prices
and the burden of debts, absolutely in
the power of the banks and the cred
itor class"
The address appeals to Republican
bimetallsts to oppose the present finan-
cial tendencies of their party. 1t is
sisned by Charles 4. Towne; chairman
committee; Henry NJ. Teller. r. F. Pet
tigrew, Frank ]. Cannon, Edgar Will
son, Charles S. Hartman, Jchn Sha-
froth and Fred T. Dubois.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-19
GENERAL BUTLER
is SUPERSEDED
The Latest Important Developments
in South African War.
CAPE COLONY REyoLTs
Lord Kitchonor Named as Ch,sr of
staff of New Commnuder-in>C Chief
-casunlttes orTugeIa Rivor Battle
Increasing british General
French Forced 10 wtihdraw-Gen-
erni Gatncro's Guides Found Dead
CAPE COLONY REyoLTs

(By Telegraph to Virginian-PiIot.)
London, December 1S.-The latest
important development in the South
African war is that Field Mar
sinai Lord Frederick Sleigh Rob-
erts has been appointed commnnder-in-
chief of the British forces in South At
RIGA. with General Lord Horatio Her
bert Kitchener as his chief Of staff.
Roberts thus in effect supersedes
General Sir Redvcrs Butler, who had
previously been appointed commander
in-chief. Butler it is believed in Lon
don. will continue to direct the opera
tons in Natal.
Roberts is rated the most popular
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-19
OF INTEREST
TO NORFOLK
Bills Affecting the City's interests
Now Before General Assembly,
TAX ON FERTILIZERS
Tho HOME Adopt. Tonnage Tnx of
Twenty Fivo Cents Dcicgnto
Whitehead warmly Congratulated
MIXTURE ofAcoholio Drinn.t lie
Taught in Pnblic schoo1s-Buls
Introduced aud Passed or Placed
ON Calendar.
Especial to virginian- Pllot.)

Richmond, Va. Dec. lS-The feature
Of the day in the Legislature was the
passage Of the bill providing for II ton
mage tax of % cents on fertilizers.
Strong opposition was expect ted. but
Messrs. John Whitehead and Feather
stone. the leaders of the advocates of
the measure, made such IL vehement
assault that they carried the fortifica-
ton of the enemy by storm, and when
vote was taken only two negative
voices were heard.
The speech OF Mr.. Whitehead was a
masterpiece Of effective oratory and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-19
ANOTHER SUSPENSION.
BALTIMORE AssIGNMENr.

Baltimore Dec. 1S.-The Charles A.
NoEcler Company, druggists, consisting
OF Christian Devrics and his wife, for
mcrly Mrs. Minnie A. Vogelcr, have
made general assignment for the ben
eflt OF their creditors. Henry S. Du.
lany, who has been for many years the
general manager of the company, is tho
assignee. No statement OF assets and
liabilities has been made.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-19

and by many the most brilliant soldier
in England. He is at present command
er-in-chief of the forces in Ireland His
son. Hon. T. II. S. Roberts, was Il leu
tenant in Buffers army, and was NOR
tally wounded in last Fridays battle
at Co1enso.
Steps have been taken to send still
more reinforcements to South Africa.
When the additional troops arrive.
Lord Roberts will have an army of
$4,000 men.
THE BRITISH LOSSES.
The British losses in the battle OF
CoIenSo were 1907, divided MS follows:
Killed. 50; wounded. 667; missing. 34s.
This is the heaviest loss sustained in
any single battle of the war. The Boer
loss has not been made public.
y revised list of the British losses at
the battle OF Magersfontein, in which
Gen. Lord Paul Methuen was repuIsed
on Monday Of last week. puts the total
at 1853. The total previously reported
was S32.
The latest figures. based on revised
lists from London, bring the known
British losses in the war up to 1880
including killed, wounded and missing.
BRITISH POSITIONS.
If General Methuen can hold his DO
sition at the iAfodder River a few DAYS
longer he will probably be reinforced
by at least 1900 men.
General Gatacre has again established
his headquarters at Sterkstroom. %
miles in straight line and 40 miles
by rail south of Stormberg. the scene
of his recent defeat.
CAPE COLONY IN REVOLT.
A dispatch from sterkstroom states
that as O. result OF the British reverses
Ron4i,auaa Tae