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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

About fifteen minutes of six O'Clock
Wednesday evening. a message over
the Bell Telephone stated that the resi-
dence of Col. j. T. Hare, on west side
of town on Wright street, was on fire.
Mr.. d. +. McClatchey, Jr.. gave the
alarm and the sounding bells, clanking
gong of the hook and ladder and the
rushing tiremen and hose-reels, accom-
panied by large crowd of citizens made
"a lively scene. MIR. Homer McClatchey
SD Mr.. Cliff Reed were the first on the
"a s1e and discovered that the kitchen
~ II had caught from spark and was
's9Hazing furiously. They climbed to the
roof and used buckets of water, but the
weather was so intensely cold that the
water would turn to ice almost as fast
as it struck the shingles. BY this time
he tiremen began to get in their work.
The nearest hydrant was on Whitlock
Avenue. and line of hose 1850 feet was
laid to the residence. Mr.. George
Carnes and Mr.. VIII DuPre handled the
nozzle on the roof the wind blowing q
gale, the water freezing and the fire
burning, they fought with heroism
and endurance that was remarkable.
A 'Y" was then coupled on, making
1850 feet of hose in use. Mr.. Jake
Broaznack and Mr.. George Sanges kept
the nozzle of the "Y" fighting fire
manfHlly. 1t looked at one time that
the fire would reach the main building,
as the kitchen is an sci" to the main
dwelling, all being brick and rock, but
the firemen kept at work and in thirty
minutes time they mad the fire extin-
guished and the building saved. The
roof of the kitchen and much of the in
terror wood work were burned, and the
iplastering in one room of the dwelling
fell off, caused by water. A good deal
of the furniture had been carried out
and was badly damaged in landing.
There was insurance on the house but
none on the furniture. No fire under
such difficult circumstances was better
handled as the result shows. Our fire
department do not fear danger and
work with will. They deserve praise,
and We are sure our citizens appreciate
their promptness and efficiency, and
accord them all credit.
The damage to the property is $780,
The policy is in the Southern Mutual
insurance Co., Athens, Ga, DR.. j. T.
Groves, agent.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
WHAT THEY Do.

Spartanburg, 5. c., has "A cotton
mills, and 100000 more will be ex-
pended in the county this year in
cotton mills. All these mills are pros
porous, some of them las: year earned
a dividend of forty per cent. Taxable
property there has increased more than
half million dollars annually for ten
years until now the tax rate is very
low. The county now has population
of $4,000. The farms have increased in
value until now land can't be bought for
less than $40 and $50 per acre. The
farmers are growing rich in making
food stuffs for the operatives-vegeta
bles, poultry and other produce. The
farms are being cut up in to 80 acres,
sold and worked to good advantage. If
cotton factories will produce prosperity
in Spartanburg, why not in Marietta
and Cobb county? 1t seems to US that
it is high time we were doing some
thing in the manufacturing line. The
men who get rich, are those who invest
in manufacturing enterprises. There
is not factory in Marietta but what is
making money; then build others. A
furniture factory would pay hand
somely, and it will not require a great
deal of capital. Let US do something.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
Legg Brothers.
THE YEAR 1900 IS HERE.
n Word to our Friends:
- Another year has come and gone and you
"a will soon beside where you will want to
do your trading for the coming year.

First, allow to thank you all for the liberal patron
age that have given in the past and that
dealings together have been pleasant you they have
low prices make your interest trade with us this
year and you that shall do best
give you the very best goods that be had for the
cost you This of quick sales and short profits
and know that is better prepared to serve you in
line than This is the time of the year that we
all have lines of goods that wish close out goods
that will be of season. and have things that
going close very cheap Come and let us show
them to you. We will take pleasure in showing you
whether you buy not.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
WOMAN'S SPHERE.

1t is stated that it is the govern
ment's intention to forbid further en-
ployment of women in any government
al place Why should the government
do thing of that kind ? What reason
can be given why her God given capac-
tiles should not be used by her to make
an honest living? Many trifling hus-
bands, fathers, and brothers have
thrown the burden upon her, and why
should pinching poverty keep her from
useful employment Her talents and
capabilities are part of the nations
wealth in the productive capacities and
earnings Of hands and brain, and the
country is entitled to it, She has to
obey the same laws as man, and her
oppor tunities to earn bread and wealth
in the employment of the government,
where TIE work is just as we'll perform
ed, should nos he abridged Woman's
sphere of usefulness cannot be ham
pered. She is the one factor in society
that the government cannot get along
without.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
DEATH OF MR.. T. A. GOBER,

Mr.. Thomas A. Gober, who has been
in feeble health for long time, died en-
last Tuesday night at Il o'clock at his
home in this place He was so years
old last January 9TH. lie was one of
Cobb cOunty's most successful farmers
and influential, prominent and es-
teemed citizens, scrupulously honest,
upright and blameless in life. He was
lifelong member of the Methodist
Church His father was a prominent
Methodist and gave the lot of land up
on which the Marietta Camp Ground is
located.
During the late civil war, Mr.. Thorn
as Gober was Captain in the State mi
litia and was captured by Sherman's
army and was made to walk to Port
Royal, S. G. He was then carried and
imprisoned in the old capitol at Wash
ington ard afterwards incarcerated in
Fort Delaware.
His good wife passed to the other
shore several years ago and he is now
with her.
He was the father of Judge Geo. F.
Gober, Mr., W. NJ. Gober, Mrs. ?. T
Handy, Mrs. E. w. Frey, Mrs. Newt
Mayes, Mrs. Georgia Sewell, of Mariet-
ia, and Mrs. Alice Brown of Chatta-
nooga.
The funeral will take place Thursday
morning and the interment in the city
cemetery.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to
the bereaved family.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
MILITARY COMPANY.

On last Friday night at the fire en-
CINE house, large and enthusiastic
meeting Of young men met and con-
sidered the ACCESSIBILITY of
organizing military company.
Mr.. Fred Morris was made Chairman
and Mr.. w. A. Walker, Secretary.
Captain S. V. Sanford and Col. John 2.
Cheney made the principal speeches
on the occasion giving information and
the benefits to be derived from we'll
organized military company in the city
The sentiment was unanimous in favor
of the movement and an organization
was perfected by the enrolment of the
following members: j. NJ. Hilburn,
Dip Wiley, h. J. Moore, John Wade,
g. I. Black, Clarence Brumby, Ed.
Massey, Will Gilbert, Leon CONNER
ford, w. A. Miller, BERTHE Freyer, Will
NJ. Herrin, w. E. Reynolds, Smith L.
Grogan, Will Page, Alban Gilbert, Dock
Gunter, John 2. Cheney, Chas. T.
Hurt, James Morgan, George T. Mont
gomery, Charles w. DuPre, Frank
King, Henry Brady, NJ, D. West, George
, Carnes, Mack Fowler, NJ. ID. Hodges,
Fred Morris, Herbert Jones, George
Benson, George Griffin, w. A. Walker.
On motion, Prof, S. V Sanford was
made temporary captain The meet
ing adjourned until Tuesday night.
The meeting Tuesday night was
J largely attended. The following new
members were enrolled: J. G. Milan,
Edwin Gilbert, George H. Sessions,
John Schilling, dock" Williams,
Hugh Manning, Walter Mckinney
John Meinert, Elmer Mason, James
Mckinney, Ralph Northcutt. The
Captaincy of the company was, by ac-
clamation, rendered Prof. S. V. San
foed, but he said other duties would
not permit him to serve. Mr.. George
! H. Sessions name was next proposed
and he was unanimously elected Cap
tain. Mr.. John p. Cheney was elected
First Lieutenant, and Mr.. w. A.
Walker was elected Second Lieutenant.
Mr.. George Montgomery was made Sec
rotary. The appointment of non-com-
missioned officers will be made at an
early date. The company has about
40 members and starts out under very
flattering conditions, The officers
elected are men of ability and expert
enced military training, and in short
while we will have military COM
pany second to none in the state.
1t is probable that the company will
be attached to the Third Georgia regi-
ment.
The meetings of the Company will be
held on Tuesday evening of each week.
Prof. Sanford was made an honorary
member of the company and also mill
tary instructor.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08

Governor Taylor proved his unfitness
to be Governor of Kentucky when he
brought down to Frankfort his one
thousand armed mountaineers to over
awe and intimidate the Legislature and
when Goebel is shot down by con-
cealed assassin in the Executive build
ing, makes that a pretext to call out
the state military and disperse the
Legislature. He is a usurper and des-
pot. No matter how great the political
crime, the shotgun and pistol and
rife, are not the requisites to correct
an evil.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08

4 England and America are called
SChristian nations, yet we see them
tramphng justice and liberty under
foot, making war upon a weaker people
and robbing them of their rights and
seeking to dominate them even by
shedding of blood What a spectacle?
Christian nations, indeed Selfishness
and greed is the actuating motive, and
that is not Christianity.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
E. H. NORTHCUTT.

At the Raphael Hirsch old stand, where we have
now in stock new and complete line of Fall
and Winter Goods, consisting of
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08

RIBBONS from yard to soc a yard If YOU
want anything in Ribbons, stock. We think
we can please you See us for Window Shades, Lace
Curtains POrteries, Chenille Table Covers, Pictures
Photo Frames, Jeans Pants, OveraIls and hundreds
of other things at rock bottom prices.
CASH TELLS THE STORY, CALL AND SEE.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
Hose & Underwear

Ladies' Hose, 5, s and 10 cents
Child's Hose, 5, 8 and 10 cents
Mems Socks, 5 to 25 cents
Ladies' Undervests, 10 cents
Ladies' Heavy Fleeced Vests, % cents
Mems Undershirts, 20, %, 80 and SOC
Drawers to match
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
The following prices will
show where this dollar
will buy most:
Dry Goods

. lbs. Calico Remnants, S5c
3 lbs. PerUale Remnants, 90c
j cans, 10 and 20 cents
Bed Tick, 5, Z, and 10 cents yard
Dress Plaids, 5 to 10 cents yard
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08

Senator Bacon's Philippine speech
ought to be circulated by the campaign
committee.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
Hardware

Strap and T Hinges, sc to zoe pair
Butt Hinges Sc to 15c pair
Padlocks, 5, 10 and Is cents
Door,locks, 20 to As cents
Anger bits 10 to "a cents
Gimlet bits cents
Gimlets, cents
Cord-screws, and 3 cents
Carpet tacks cent a paper
Table knives and forks, Sc up
Teaspoons, 5 cents a set
Tablespoons, 6 cents a set
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
Stationery

Good envelopes, 8, 4, 5 and Sc package
Good note paper, 2, 8, 4, and Sc quire
Tablets, l, 3, 4, S, s and 10 cents
Rubber tip lead pencil cent
Pen and pen holder cent.
Best black ink cents
10 and 25 cent Novels, cents
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-08
Shoes

Children's Shoes, Csc to SIPS
Ladies Shoes, Toe to $3.50
Mems Heavy Shoes, congress or balls, a.
S1.O0-a big bargain
Mems Dress Shoes, $1.00 to SO
Can we show you your shoes?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02
MINNEAPOLIS BREVITIES.

The resolution adopted at the last meet
ing of the council which provides that
the city shall do it's own paving under
the day labor system, was signed by
Mayor Gray yesterday.
Judge MCGEE, of the criminal branch
of the district court, is still engaged in
tring the case of the state against Law
renee GratZ, who was indicted on the
charge of stealing about 50 from pre-
payment gas meter.
trying the case Of c. W. Gilbert against
the Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha company for $1,000 damages al
legged to have resulted from personal IN
jurieS in an accident.
In. the case of Oscar NJ. Larson against
w. G. Pike ct al, in which action was
brought for $1,000 damages for injuries
resulting from an accident at the new
building, Nicollet avenue and Fifth street.
Judge Harrison ordered judgment for the
defendant on the pleadings
Thomas Clifford, an old soldier and a
pioneer settler, was seriously injured a
few days ago by falling on the ice and
breaking his leg above the knee. He
was taken to the Soldiers, home hospital.
Clifford Is a member of Levi Butler post,
and served during the war in Company
X, Tenth Minnesota.
The sugar beet people say that the best
offer for the removal of their factory
from st. Louis Park was made by st.
Paul.
Joseph Congdon a Minneapolis con-
tractor, yesterday received handsome
silver medal from the British government
in recognition of his services with the
Canadian Derry West infantry company
during the Fenian raid in 1866. The med
al bears the queens likeness on one side
and the English flag, surrounded by a
wreath, on the opposite.
The police were notified yesterday that
Charles Rolla, whose Minneapolis friends
secured him work with Powers az Simp-
son at Hibbing, had been lost in the
woods Friday night. He was not found
until o'clock Saturday morning and
was painfully frozen. He was sent to
St Marys hospital al Duluth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02
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Subscriptions-2790

The hearing on the application for the
appointment of a guardian for George n.
Merriam, the prominent and wealthy citi-
zen, was resumed in the probate court
yesterday, and spirited legal battle took
place between Robert G. Evans counsel
for Mr.. Merriam, and the attorney for
Mrs. Merriam, over the construction of
the statute governing the case.
An attempt was made to show the man
ner in which Merriam treated his family
by the testimony of his wife. Mr. Evans
objected that it was going outside the
scope of the statute. which restricted the
inquiry as to whether or not he had
sGuandered his estate, and handled it in
a manner 50 as to inperil the future
well being of his family.
]. c. Hall, who has charge of the rem
tails of Merriam's property, testified that
during the past year he had collected $1O,-
415, of which $9359 had been deposited
to the credit of Mr.. Merriam Out of
this money Mr.. Merriam paid the taxes,
insurance, commission and incidental ex-
penses.
Moses Mcclure, a colored lad, former
ly employed as janitor at one of the
buildings, testified that he had heard
Merriam swear al his daughter and make
wild threats, and he had also seen him
give his money away
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02
MINNESOTA.

Vernon Center A Masonic lodge
was instituted here last night Grand
Master Stebbins and other officers of the
order were present and the new branch
launched under suspicious circumstances.
Osaks-John Storien, while handling
shotgun, was mortally wounded by the
accidental discharge of the weapon, and
died twenty-four hours later. He was
twenty years Of age.
Crookston-Plans for the new court
house are being carefully examined by
the board of county commissioners and
an award will be made within day or
two.
New Ulm--A vicious horse came near
ending the life of Jacob Schmidt, who
had his right leg and severals ribs broken
by the animal and his son was severe
ly wounded in the head. Their recovery
is doubtful
Winona-C III. Harvey and Miss Ida
Steinhagen were married by Rev. Mr..
Hyenga. The groom is an employe of
the Northern Pacific road at Brainerd
and the couple will make their future
home there.
Duluth-Judge Ensign has issued an or
der requiring Sheriff Sargent to destroy
the gambling outfits seized at Hibbing
be burned.
Fairmont--The G. A. r.. and w. r. C.
are planning for a big campfire to be
held here the evening of Washingtons
birthday. There will be a business ses-
sion during the day. followed by a plat
form meeting and banquet.
Sleepy Eye-A divorce has been granted
to Eva M. Salzburn from her husband.
Henry Salzburn, cigar dealer, with $500
alimony and 500 attorneys fees. The
parties were brought together by an adj
VertiSement in matrimonial paper
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02
NEW DEED FILED.
Chief Event of the Day In the Met
calf investigation.


The principal feature in connection
with the Metcalf investigation yesterday
was the fling in the morning of a new
deed transferring the Coney island prop
erty from Clara NJ. McNair to Reinhold
Zeg!in.
The defense in the investigation has
secured an affidavit from James McNair,
In which he testifies that to the best of
his recollection the certified copy of the
deed given to Mr.. Zeglin is identical with
the original deed. Mr.. McNair is the
person who drew up the deed having
dictated 1t to his son Leslie, who per-
formed the@clerical work James McNair
is now In Bemidji operating a store, but
has been subpoenaed.
Edward A B1oomquist a clerk In the
employ flthe Minnesota Titte and Trust
company, testified to having made an alb
stract of title in the case in question.
Mr.. Bloomquist said he was performing
his duties as ana bstracter and made an
abstract of the Zeglin deed on the same
day 1t was filed. The abstract which he
made was put in evidence and he testi-
fed that it was exactly as it was when
he made it. He testified further that if
he were to make an abstract of the deed
as 1t now stands recorded on the sew
cred leaf of Book 81, miscellaneous, it
would be Identical with the one which he
made last April. The abstract showed
the description to be only lots and 5,
block 2, Clarks addition, the same as it
stands on the record. Mr. Bloomquist
was certain that there were no amplif1-
cations In regard to house numbers
Mrs. McNair told of the contract made
between herself and Mr.. McNair and
Mr.. Zeglin
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02

at the close of business Jan. 81, 1900, the
debt. less cash in the treasury amounted
to 1,125, 636,227, decrease, as compared
with last month, Of sS,665,7SO. The de-
crease is accounted for by correspond
hand. The debt is recapitulated as fol-
lows: Interest bearing debt 81, OPS So, $50;
debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, $1,20S, 40; debt bearing no inter-
amount, however. does not include the
$716,048.603 in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding which are offset by
an equal amount of cash on hand. The
lows: Gold $403, 1876, sos; silver, $502 04S, 81;
paper, $69,41S,615; bonds deposited In ma
tional bank repositories, disbursing Of
flcers' balances, ETC., $10S ATS, 1873; total,
s1,0S3, ,561, against which there are de-
mand liabilities outstanding amounting
to $3.50, 937 1888, which leaves net cash
balance on hand of S292, 490,973.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02
DAYS NEWS IN BRIEF.

San Francisco-Among the passengers
on the Quarantined steamer Australia,
from Honolulu, is Arthur Sewall, ex-can-
didate for vice president, who has been
on a visit to Hawaii.
London-Throughout South Stafford
shire the iron works have advanced the
price of iron ten shilings per ton on
account of the dearness of COAL
Washington-The secretary of the in
terror has rendered decision to the eff
feet that national banks in the Indian
territory are not subject to tine license
or privilege tax imposed by the laws Of
the territory upon non-residents doing
business within the territory.
Washington-The diplomatic and con-
sular appropriation bill was finally agreed
on by the house committee on foreign
affairs today. 1t carries a total of ST.
TAO, 476 as against ,533 last year and
81 1896, S4S estimated by the state depart
ment
Washington-The governments Of the
United States and Italy have entered in
to an agreement under the reciprocity
sections of the Dingley tariff act.
Washington-The senate committee on
military affairs today reported adversely
upon the bill removing the charge of de-
sertion against all soldiers of the Civil
war who failed to secure an honorable
III ohar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02
SALTWATER.
Runaway In Which Serious~Results
Were Narrowly Averted.

Were Narrowly AVerted.
A team of heavy horses belonging to
H. c. Farmer engaged in runaway yes
terday and serious damage was narrow
ly averted. The team came laundering
down Main street and passed in close
proximity to a number of rigs. and at
the Omaha freight depot jumped over
the platform and proceeded down the
track for considerable distance before
they were stopped. The only damage
done was slight injury to the wagon.
Seymour Wauketch, United. States
prisoner, was received at the prison yes
terday from the eastern district of Wis
consin, to serve three years for man
slaughter. He also has a fine of 500
hanging over him.
John Ponder and Nicholas Classon were
arraigned in the municipal court yester-
day on a charge of having taken wood
belonging to William Dittman, a farmer
living In the town of Lakeland They
had a job grubbing for Mr. Dittman, and
he claims that they disposed of some of
the wood They waived examination and
will have a jury trial Feb. g.
The bonds In the sum of $4,000, for the
payment Of which an order was drawn on
the treasurer Tuesday evening, were pay
able yesterday, and in case all of them
arrive here and are paid in time they
will be burned at the next meeting of
the council
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-02
"oreron. and "Uma,ilIa.,


These latest products Of Hullman's
shops are models of elegance and beauty.
They are finished in solid mahogany, up
holstered in tan and oriental tapestry,
with an oval roof, and lighted with
Pintsch gas. Nothing to compare with
them in point of beauty has ever left st.
Paul.
They now run daily on the Minneapolis
& ST. Louis night trains to Omaha, MAX
ing the run in IL hours.
coaches finished with solid mahogany.
with large smoking compartments fitted
with wicker chairs and leather lounges,
end, is another exclusive feature of the
Omaha service on the M. & St l.. r. r.
The parlors cars "Ambrosa' and TEL
sinore," just from the shops, are a rev.
citation to the travelling public. They
leave st. Paul at 9 a. M. reach Omaha
at $40 p. m. complete cafe serves a
la carte meals. Seats in parlor car only
20 cents to Omaha