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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
Drilled for Oil for Seventeen Years,

AT Tuna, few miles below Bradford
Pa, lis well that has been drilling
for seventeen years. 1t is owned by an
eccentric individual named Mike Miller
and has already cost small fortune.
Miller is in reality farmer, but a
large part of his time is occupied in
scraping together few more dollars to
punch his "oil well" deeper into the
bowels of the earth. During these
many years he has spent all his earn
ings in drilling his deep we'll, with the
idea of somewhere in the hidden
depths discovering a lake of the olea-
ginous fluid which will make him sud-
denly and independently wealthy
So much has been said of Millers
wild venture that of late years he has
been the subject of more or less public
ridicule, and the subject of Mr.. Millers
well is not at all pleasant one to
Mrs. Miller.
In fact Mrs. Miller has seen so many
hard earned dollars sink out of sight,
as it were, that mention of the we'll is
a sore subject.
The farmers we'll Is now down about
3,40O feet, and drilling is still going on.
Most of the work has been done by Mr..
Miller himself, assisted by a hired
hand. Recently he disposed of a part
of his farm for oil purposes and the
money thus acquired explains the re-
sumption of operations. The we'll is
now in black sand, and has show
ing of oil, which is of a very peculiar
color, almost purple.
1t is understood that Miller has de-
cided to drill little further, and, after
shooting the we'll, put 1t to pumping
If it proves a paying producer, it has
been suggested that the peculiar for
nation be called the Miller sand.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
A New Richmond in the Field for
Marietta and Parkersburg.

i see by the papers an electric sub
urban line is in sight for the above cit
les with a branch extending to Center
Lelpre and is making good progress.
The question of street car line over
this route has been discussed many
times. 1t will of great importance to
both Of the above Gales as we'll as the
people along the line for miles in the
country. If We secure this line the
people OF the country can drive to the
lower end, leave uheir teams, take the
cars and do their trading in the cities
and receive better prices for their pro-
duce. thus benefting themselves and
giving trade to the people of the city.
l can see no reason why 1t will benefit
one Cay more than the other. 1t will
be a source of wealth for both, remain
Ing about equal.
What you want is trade, and the on
ly way to secure this is by giving in
ducements and trade will follow. We
now have chance to secure this road
Let us push the good thing along and
aid in building a continuous village
along the 5ntirs line, There are no
better sites for building along the Ohio
river than thls--out of reach OF high
water and overlooking the beautiful
and historic Blennerhas.iett. We can
secure this If we give the proper in
dncements Shall we do It? Us.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21

1t reqnires no Daniel to foretell the
good days ahead for the merchants of
Havana and Santiago. Three million
dollars scattered about in two towns
the size of these will have an appreci-
able effect, and whatever may be said
about thepurpose of the distribution, We
can guess that the recipients of Uncle
Sans bounty will not be anxious to
establish themselves in business or
farming. They will make for the bus
iness cities and spend their money like
princes, and, in all probability, rebel
again when it is all gone.-Commercial
Tribune.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
. TUESDAY, MARCH q, 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, inird Ward.
For Cemetery Trustee,
s. E. Garrison, First Ward
Long Term.)
Robert Shires, Sixth Ward
(Short Term.)
For Council,
First Ward-B. Eveleigh.
Second Ward-P. c. 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)
.r Charles Penrose, Third Ward.
e. E Phillips, Second Ward.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
Miss Laws Talk,

The meeting at the Relic Room on
Monday afternoon was most interst-
ing and valuable talk TO those who
were so fortunate as to hear the speak
er- Miss Laws. of Cincinnati. Miss
Laws is one of the foremost kinder
galtners in America, and any methods
which she suggested may be accepted
as being the result of much study and
ardent interest in the subject.
The distinguished lady appeared at
the behest of the Mothers Club, this
city. She returned to Cincinnati last
night.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
Jones a Candidate,

Columbus, o., March 19.-Superin-
tendent j. W. Jones, of the State Instl-
tutlon for the Deaf anu Dunno, is said
to be a candidate for President of the
Ohio University at Athens. ne va
cancy caused by the resignation of
President Brooks will be filled at he
next meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
Common Pleas Court,

Messrs. Ellenwood, Smith & Leeper
filed three suits in Common Pleas
Court Monday as follows: Anna E.
Viking ct al VS.. A. L. Hoyt, to forfeit
lease; Louis S. Cole VS.. The Constl-
tuition Stone Co., for payment of rent
amounting to 800 and interest; Ma
thias Burgbacher VS.. James A. Burg
bacLer ct al. to have certain deed set
aside and made null and void.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
Postmaster Removed.

The new Republican paper at st.
Marys says that through the influence
OF gang at Parkersburg the postmas-
ter at st. Marys, an old soldier and a
staunch party worker, has been re-
moved to make room for an Elklnslte
There are many others.-sentlnel
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
Marriage Licenses.

James w. Harvey, 33, Parkersburg,
and Alice f. Brown, "a, Belpre,
c. d. Rathbone, j. P, to perform the
ceremony.
Solomon lurk, 40, Sistersville, w.
Va, and Grace Pratt, 30, Marietta.
Rev. Geo. R. Gear to perform the cere-
mony.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21

Scio has had another taste of the red
destroyer and this tile at an expense
of probably $4,000 The prophesy of
many seems to be fast coming true.
The town has little protection and is in
the midst OF great risks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21

A young business man of Parkers-
burg was in the city Monday and says
that we certainly have more oil men
here than there are in Parkersburg,
and he attributes it to the idea proper
ty owners down there have that an oil
man will pay any price for property to
live in and therefore have put the price
IN
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21

Indications now poin- that the Win
sor Hotel holocaust was the work of
thieves who thought to loot the rooms
of valuables in the excitement. Men
who take such chances with human
life in the balance are no longer men,
but fiends, and there is not punish
ment strong enough in law to give
them their just deserts.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
Mrs. Turne. S Party.

Monday evening the beautiful home
of Mrs. Charles H. Turner was the
scene of a charming company, when
about fifty ladies were asked to tea at
five O'Clock. Mrs. Stuckenberg, in
whose honor the company was given,
received with hrs. Turner. At the
hour mentioned the guests were seated
at daintily spread tables, and served to
a delightful supper of several courses
by Miss Cotton, Miss Boyd, Miss Old
ham, Miss Florence Boyd and Miss
Mary Turner. Not little pleasure was
added to the occasion by some instru-
mental music by Miss Myrtle Sibley,
and some songs by Mrs. Donald Hart.
The orchestra was present and rend-
edered a most pleasing program OF
music during the evening.
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU?
If not, drink Grain-O made from
pure grains. a lady writes: The
first time l made Grain-O | did not like
1t but after using 1t for one week moth
ing would induce me to go back to cof-
fee. II nourlshes and feeds the sys-
tenn. The children can drink II freely
with great benefit. L. Is the strength
ening substance OF pure grains. Get a
package today from your grocer, fol-
low the directions In making 1t and
yon Wih have a delicious and healthful
table beverage for young and old. l5c
and 25e. 2
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
VERY SHORT
Meeting Of the Board Of Education
Monday Evening,

The Board of Education met in reg
ular session Monday evening at the Of
fee of the Superintendent with Messrs
Eyssen, Meisenhelder, Willis, Andrews
and Dye present. The minutes of the
special meeting of March 18th were
read and approved.
The necessity resolution to provide
for the sale of bonds, for the new ward
building was read and adopted.
No special committees and no re-
ports of regular committees. 81
The Superintendent was called upon
for his report, but it not being time for
his regular report, he mentioned the
matter OF needing new upIto-date
dictionary for the High School. On
motion Of Mr.. Meisenheider he was in
structed to get the best dictionary pos
sible to be had at a reasonable price
and to buy 1t in Marietta If it can be
obtained as reasonably here as else
where.
The Superintendent was asked as to
the cases of truancy ana said that
there are few cases, but not many.
Mr.. Dye stated that he had instruct
ed the City Solicitor to take the neces-
sary steps to secure a good and suf-
ficient deed for the property on which
the Cry proposes to erect the new
ward building, as there seems to be
some question of the validity of the I'll
tie as conveyed by the deed as 1t now
is.
The following bills were allowed:
Marietta Plumbing Co......$ so
Stevens Organ Co.. ... 800
Greenwood School Supply Co.. 500
Henry G. Williams. ... 200
"A. McMili-n. ....,. . 1887
ray roIl..... ........... .... 2711.5O
President Andrews stated that the
next regular meeting of the present
Board would come on election night
and suggested that the adjournment be
made to meet one week later than usu-
al in order to allow all members to be
present and to turn over the business
to the new Board. a. motion to post
pone the regular meeting one week
prevailed and the meeting adjourned
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21

DIR BULBS Cough Syrup il uRques-
tiunHbly the most remarkaule remedy ever
produced for the cure of throat and lung
troubles IL has cnre1 thousands. and has
d'ne wonders Ia many cases OF incipenL con
sumption.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21

DR.. BGlrs COdsh SyrdJ Is "a rem ark
able medicine. dry, tickling, hacking
near, needs no other doctor but DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup positively cures throat aid
lung trouble
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Fake Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets. All
iruggtsts refund the money II 1t fails 10 cure
25c. The genuine has t. b @. on eacn tablet
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-21
BUSINESS LOCALS

t4r- If you have AN old Line Life Insur-
nnce Policy To sell ut IA good price, call on
or address 5. III. PIumer, Marietta, Ohio.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

Six samples Of Mary land aud Ohio to-
bacso are on exhibition at the French
consulate, in Baltimore city, rooms 22i
and DIG Equitable l3uldiue The samples
Of tobacco are marked A. B and G.
the A grade being the best Ia the in
structions sent TO tbs consul, Leonco
Raoillon, the grades Of t1baceo are cal
led TYPES This year the French
contract calls foe 3 600 200 Kilograms
Of Maryland tobacco and 500 900 kilo-
grams Of Oaio tobacco The time for
the closing Of tho bids will be tue end
If this month Last year 1900, 600
Kilograms Of Maryland tobacco were
bought By the French government.
| his year. for The first tune 10 faur year.
Ohio tobacco Is also sought BY chat gov
eminent
TIE French government bas a mon
opoly Of the tobacco trade conducted
within its boundaries and always con
tracts for every ounce that the dealer
sell L assumes to itself the right Of {
general commissionary 10 Ibis respect
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19


As Free Trade would reduce day
wages and salaries to one-half Of their
present amount this radical reduction
would make hard lines for employees,
because the lessened demands for the
products Of labor would of course make
less demands for all classes of labor.
There is no class Of persons who would
lose more than the wealthy from the
immense shrinkage in values which it
would make inevitable. But for the
debtor class it would be a calamity from
which there would be no escape. A
debt that was contracted to be paid IN
der the expansion policy of Protection,
but which must be paid under the so
per cent. lower basis Of values Of Free
Trade, would so reduce the resources for
debt paying that it would make the feat
in a vast majority of instances an i'm
possibility.
If we were really contemplating a
resrogression in business aud purposed
descending to the leyel Of that mediee-
val business policy of Free. Trade and
wished to reach there without producing
financial and business cyclone, We
would be obliged to scale down all in
debtedness, both private and national,
and all wages and salaries to one-half
of their present value 1t would make
business change from higher to a
lower oasis that would reduce the
wealth Of this great nation one-balf, and
without reducing all values and obhga-
tons in a similsr proportion would pro-
duce revolution that would disrupt this
Government.
We do not think that our Free Trade
friends have contemplated so radical q
business change as the necessary con-
sequence Of their Business policy. They
are too busy just now considering the
evils Of the numerous trusts that are
being formed. As these trusts are the
incontestable evidences Of prosperity
we should s'rutinize well the remedies
that we propose to administer as cure
They may be an evil, but Free-Trad,
would be a calamity, 1t would b,
about as drastic as the remedy which
Samson used to destroy the Philis
tines. Free-Traders hold up Protection
to view as the prOgenitOr of monopoly
while on the other hand the Protection
lists also claim that Free Trade is
huge monopoly But in building u
mOnopolies they run in opposite direc
tons. Eree-Trauc ooae.oi. ~ ---'"1
oily of pauperiSm. Ehlls Protection con
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

While in Baltimore the other day
Governor Lowudes. when asked the
direct question whether he aspired to a
second term in his present position.
frankly admitted that he did. The
governship, he said was an hoLor from
the people Of Maryland worthy of being
coveted BY the best Of men Without
entering into any selflaudation the
Governor, in the course Of an interview,
rested his claims for a denomination on
the achievements of his administration,
and 10 this connection said:
"ro understand the items Of State
accomplishment to which | point with
greatest pride it is necessary to recall
some Of the voluntary failures on the
part Of the Democrats Il is not diff
cult to remember a number Of important
and very desirable measures for which
the popular voice clamored for long
while, and which never obtained sue
cessful recognition until the present
administration was put in power AL
Of the Legislation which now stands as
special ornaments to the statues books
were placed there by the Republicans
under the hearty approval and assistance
Of the administration. The election law
the primary law, the free school boob
law, and various other beneficial enact
ments. all Of which have been blocked
under Democratic regime, are the act
of the Republicans since my tenure o
office.
Besides, an examination Of all to
departments, from the highest to tn
lowest, will disclose a healthier state O
good order than has existed for year
Every Line has improved white tb
financial balances arc in the best eondi
ton ever recorded in the history Of til
| Commonwealth. All of these thiagi
together with others well known, con
tribute to make up the general aggrogat
of performances upon which l rally 70
popular approval
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

Some four years ago we published an
item that hen belonging to Mrs. Bay
ard Turner laid two eggs in one day
the remarkable fact being that the hen
was years old Mrs. Turner tells Us
that this same hen, now II years Of ago
for the FIRST time in years concluded she
wanted to hatch, and this week Matched
out brood of chickens Even in do
ing this, the old hen was allowed to set
on a china egg for two weeks to demon
strate that she was in earnest ia wanting
to set. The old mother is fond of her
little family, and she scratches and
"clucks" for them in as anxious man
ner as a young hen with her first brood
Mrs. Turner. is naturally proud of her
old hen, and is taking good care of her.
-Ex.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

The Baltimore American" is en-
gagged in an earnest effort to impress
upon Republicans the importance get
llng their lines in shape for the fall
campaign 1t sees no good reason for
making post-mortem examinations into
the result of the election in Baltimore
city aRd truthfully points out that that
defeat does not necessarily presage defeat
in the approaching contest for control of
ithe State. A strong plea is made for
the preservation of the existing harmony
fn the party and an avoidance of the old
lblster factional fights. In setting forth
the reasons for anticipating success in
the fall. the American" says:
Influences and obstacles that hedped
about the city contest will not be en-
countered in the State campaign.
lPublic opinion vas not dispassionate
land unrejudiced. as it will be in the fall
There is ample cause to anticipate into
victory in November, and to convert the
anticipation into realization each aad
every Republican should get down to
hard work without moments delay.
The record Of the Republican party
In the administration Of State affairs
cannot be contested. 1t stands as hon.
est conservative, to large degree from
partisan otfensiveness, and is character
lied BY careful regard for the rights
OF the majority. with justice to all.
with such record, coupled with
une1eeptional candidates, efficient or
ganizatiOn, perfec. harmony aud hard
work. the gloomy days of May, ray De
made bright with November sunshine. "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

Another great discovery has beea
made, and that too, by lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with.
stood its seyerest tests, but Der vital or
gans were undermined and death seemed
imminent For three mouths she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She finally discovered a way to recovery
BY purchasing Of us bottle of DR..
Kings New Disco sery for Consumption
and was so much relieved en- taking the
first dose, that she slept all night; and
with two bottles has been absolutely
cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.
Thus writes w. c. Hamniek & Co., Of
Shelby, n. c. Trial bottles free at La
Plata Drug Store Regular SOC and
Sl.oO. Every bottle guaranteed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

The failures in April, 1899, according
to "Dun's Review" were the smallest
in any month since records BY months
began, IS per cent. smaller than in
April Of last year, not third of the
amount i'll 1897, and not half the amount
in April of any previous year. Both in
manufacturing and in trading they were
the smallest ever known in that month
and in trading the smallest ever known
in any month, as in manufacturing they
were if the larger failures were omitted
The ratio of defaulted liabilities to SOL
vent payments through clearing houses
was less than 10 cents per 81, 900.
against 90 cents in January and 81 10
in March, $3.50 in August and $500
in September, 1896 A great share Of
the risk in the business world has been
Truly these are good Pro-
lection times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

As there is so much important bust
ness to be presented to the next Congress
it is fortunate for the country that no
divided legislative responsibility exists
And if the country is fortunate 10 that
fact, the Republicans are fortunate in
the additional fact that they have
number of capable and experienced men
in either house. In the Senate they
will be strong both as to men and nun-
bers, while IN the lower house their
leaders will show the advantag, IS gained
from having helped to shape the legisla
ton Of the two previous Houses The
next will be the third consecutive House
having Republican majority.
Mr.. Cannon is now easily the master
Of the whole question of appropriations,
Mr.. Randall himself had not a more
thorough knowledge of the subject, and
was never more successful than Mr.
Cannon has been as chairman of the
Appropriation Committee. Mr. Payne,
Mr.. Hopkins and Mr.. Dalzell are all
familiar with questions Of taxation, aud
all are in line with their party's policy
with regard thereto: s,Apy, QDss aatf them
would make SUCCESSFUL Ohaii ni'" ''
"---.'-s..-ysesgu sasaffss; sind u6dbtis
ss.will fill that h'ghly important pla ,e
again. Mr.. Henderson ranks wish the
best lawyers on either side of,he House.
aud has served with signal success at
the head of the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Boutelle knows the work of the
Naval Committee by heart, as Mr. Hull
does that of thsAlilitary Committee.
The majority of these men are men
toned in connection with the speak
ership contest But, however that may
be decided-whether one of the number
Is taken or the choice fall on some other
the leading committees of the II use,
it will be seen, will benefit by the ser
vices of those thoroughly equipped for
the work.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, Of
West Jefferson, o., after suffering Is
months from Rectal Fistuls, he weuld
die unless costly operation was per
formed; but he cured himself With FIVE
boxes Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. the
surest Pile cure on Earth. and the best
Salve in the World rs cents a box
Sold by La Plata Dug Store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

The Republican party in 1900 will b.
more Of unit than for many years past
This has been made possible by the
excellent administration Of public affairs
given the country by President Nc
Kinley.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

Aeuiualdo has reached that point 40
bis career where he ought to be willing
to take n fourth-class postolIiea and call
.he fght Of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

S2.OO Sample fedora and stiff hats in
Guiding, Tan, Gray, Black, and
Brown, our price ........-...... .....98c
Ladies wrapper sl0O quality, Blue,
Black and White, our price. .....49c
aides Dress skirts, including all tn,
newest shades this season 81 so
quality, our price,. ............98c
Our ladissshirt waist 25c Can't be
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19

Pr, Large Young Fine Draft Mares, s AID
Years Old sound and good workeis wei nj
from 100 to 1900 lbs --ost Of veil bred
mare belonging to the estate OF the lste p.
l., Coalee eau be seen "a The fsrfa 1t Way
side Charles comfy Nd.
v ii. NEALE
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-05-19
MEMS SUITS.

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MEMS dress shirts Is 80 1850. ? collars
'A' " uia'en ''''''''......-......--... ........
d Ladies trimmed hats 81 90 and so quality,
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Ladies black and white sailors. loo.
Chidreus trimmed Hats................ esc