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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20
A MODERN ANANlAS.

The Cincinnati Enquirer and the
Associated Press should at once notify
Mr.. Joe Mulhatton. Jr., their CORES
pondent at Marietta, to confine his fic-
tons to Washington county and not
let them spread over all of Southeast
ern Ohio. His sensational and untruth-
full versions of the poisoning near
Cambridge, the truth of which had been
published two days before he discover
ed it, entities him to a dishonorable
discharge from any and every publica-
ton and news gathering association
which may have secured his services.
His story was both stale and untruth-
full, two fatal obiections.-Times Re-
corder.
For the benefit of theTimes Recorder
it is we'll enough to state that the
rot referred to was not written by
the Marietta representative of the En-
qurer. The VIGOROUSLY ridiculous
stuff was wired out by a representative
of the antiquated evening sheet" of
this city, and the Associated Press was
imposed upon and published it. 1t was
in this way that large number of
papers which use the Associated Press
service printed the poison story writ.
~,
WHO WROTE 1T?
The Pittsburg Dispatch, like the
Ohio State Journal and Columbus Dis
patch, was faxed by the reporter from
Marietta with a dispatch concerning
tthe Forsythe mines poisoning, exag
gerating and mislocating the tragedy.
The Pittsburg Dispatch thought the
matter worthy of sending special re-
porter and he went down to Marietta
to find he was fifty miles south of he
desired locality, and that the article
sent them had been manufactured
from the Daily Times sent to the Reg
lister Office in that city. The reporter
came back to Cambridge and went to
work to prepare "call down" article |
for his morning paper. Mr. Paden,
the reporter is pleasant gentleman, |
and seems to understand the method OF |
getting q 2 straight story.-Cam
bridge Times,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20
AMBASSADORS SALARIES.

In the runner of the resignation of
Ambassador Choate there is a strong
element of probability. His private
business affairs have been disarranged
by the death of his law partner, and the
expense of maintaining the ambassa-
dorial establishment in London is too
great for his private purse another four
years. There are the reasons assigned,
and they are certainly plausible.
But what shame it is that the
United States does not pay its ambas-
sador to London more than enough to
meet his house rent; that all the other
exceptional expenses must be paid out
of the incumbent's personal purse and
that he must perform his public duties
without compensation. That is the sit
uatnon with respect to the United
States embassy at London and it is the
situation with respect to the embas-
sizes of the United States at all the
European capitals. None but rich men
can accept these posts of honor and
duty, and it is often difficult to find
among those who are willing and able
to spend their own money for the priv
ilege of representing this country
abroad men of the proper mental quail
ifications. This difficulty has for the
most part been overcome but the sue
cess of the past is no positive assurance
for the future. Besides, the present ar
rangement has been and always will be
an injustice to the incumbents of the
ambassadorships, as we'll as to those
who are qualified by brains, but dis
qualified by lack of means to represent
their country abroad.
1t has been but few months since
the ambassadorship to Italy, on the
resignation of General DRAPER, was
hawked about among the rich men of
Massachusetts, to which state it was
held the appointment belonged. At
last a rich man was found who was
willing to incur the great expense for
the honor of representing this nation
at the court of Rome. The gentleman
in question is unknown outside of his
state, and there is the suspicion that
the praise of his qualifications is large
ly perfunctory.
If the United States is to send am
bassadors to foreign courts, it ought to
pay them each a salary which, besides
covering all the expenses of diplomatic
life, shall be ample return for the time
and brains employed in the service.
Anything short of that has been and
always will be unworthy of the repub-
lie, whose prizes properly belong to
men of worth. rather than to those of
mere wealth.
Mr.. Choate's retirement from the |
embassy at London would be a distinct |
loss. He is the latest OF distinguish
ed line Of United States representatives ,
including Lowell, Phelps, Bayard, Lin.
coin and Hay. Mr. Choate has had no
specially difficult work to do. but what
he has had to do has been done with
the ability of skilled lawyer and an
American gentleman. Whether this
list can be extended under the existing
is a question.-Colum-
Gus Disoatch
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

Il is now learned that the entire
misunderstanding which DELAYED the
eonsummation of the agreement at
Pekin was caused by the change or
omission of single digit in a complex
group of figures, making up. one OF
the cipher messages of Instructions to
Mr.. Conger. Curiously enough the
change in this single digit exactly re-
yersed the meaning of the entire mess
age so that Mr.. Conger, in opposing the
English view. was acting exactly con-
trary to the spirit of his instructions
though in accordance with their letter
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20
Weather Forecast.

Ohio-Generally fair Thursday and
Friday; fresh westerly winds.
West Virginia-Fair Thursday
Fair Friday except probably snow in
the moutain regions. Westerly winds.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

The village of Parkersburg is eXper-
fencing all sorts of trouble, First her
census men were wrong. now her po-
licemen have become bad. very bad.
Poor Parkersburg.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20
COMPARATIVE VOTE.

At the late presidential election
President Mckinley received 15S,467
votes more than were cast for him in
1896, while Mr.. Bryan received 1888
less than were given him in that cleo
tion.
The following comparative figures
will prove of general interest:
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

While the British officers were being
banqueted at home the Beers were
lambasting the English troops in South
Africa. 1t might be well to remember
that although the dance went on Wat
erloo was lost.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

The twenty-three presidential cleo
tors will meet at Columbus January 9th
to officially register their votes for
William Mckinley and Theodore
Roosevelt
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

Elegant "H. s. G M" Suits and
Overcoats. Reduced prices throughout
the entire line, $1,000. $11.00, $12 90,
S14.00 and $1,000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

COLLARS. CUFNS.-Glrbers,, Sus-
penders, Half-hose Coat Springs, Pock.
etbooks, etc 10 to 80 cents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

The time is rapidly approaching
when there will be no balm in Gilead
for Pettigrew,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

Boys and Children's Suits and over
coats. Not many left. but what there
are you may have at your own price.
$150 to $500.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

, MACKINToSHES, Underwear. Hats,
Gaps, Shirts, ETC.. extra values. SOC,
75c, S1.00 un.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

The volume of business we do gives
us a buying power that forces prices to
the LOWEST NOTCH. and our GUS
toners yet the benefit. Look Ground
and get the lowest prices elsewhere,
then come to us and we will save you
10 to 20 per cent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

TRUNKS, TELESCOPES, Suit Cases,
Cabin Bags, etc. ION Second Floor.)
$1.00 to $500.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

GLOVES and MITTENS-Kid. Wool,
etc. rs and so cents.
CUFF BUTTONS, SCARF PINS. etc.
rs and so cents.
SILK MUFFLERS and HANDKER-
CHIEFS.-25 and so cents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20
THERE ARE THINGS

that go together so nicely that they are
nearly always called to mind in con-
nection. For instance; Christmas tur-
keys must be cooked, therefore you will
need coal to cook them nicely and if
full weight, fair price, and coal, all coal
and nothing else appeals to your econo-
mic principle come to us for coal.
Write, telephone, telegraph, come or
send the children. Any and all orders
attended to promptly.
THE MARIETTA FUEL CO.,
Both Phones 264. Room 2, Tiber Way.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

Next week is Christmas. Do not
wait longer BUY NOW and avoid the
great rush that is sure to come later.
We will not be able to wait on all the
customers that crowd in at the last
minute, SO take our advice and BUY
NOW.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

Youths Suits and Overcoats. we
have too many and will sacrifice to.
close. them out $3.50. $500, $5.OO,
sc. 90, 81. 90 and $500.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

By the time Vice President-elect
Roosevelt gets through shooting noun
tain lions and riding bucking bronchos
it is quite likely that he VIII be in
the very pink of condition." as the
pugilist would say, for the performance
of the arduous duties that lie before
him-preslding over that band of In
dams, the United States Senate.
On Wednesday Mr.. F. p. Cassell, a
brakeman on the B. & o. passenger
train that runs from here to Parkers-
burg, came within an inch of losing his
life at Scott'G Landing, and il is indeed
miraculous that he is now alive. While
the engine was in motion Mr.. Cassell
stepped on the running board, his foot
slipped and he was thrown on the
track in front of the iron monster. As
luck would have 1t he was pu he'd
along the rail instead of being thrown
under the wheels, and as soon as DCssi-
BILE the engine was stopped and the
man escaped injury. Mr., Cassell is q
man Of long railroad experience, and
this happening goes to show that
trainmen cannot be too careful. An
other thing. if such accidents happen
to experienced railroaders. how much
mere likely they are to happen tc
young fellows who jump on and OF
moving trains at will.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20
Christmas Suggestions
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take PLEASURE sensible gifts for Men adBo%

IJMBRELLAS.-Latest Style Han
dies. $1.00 to $3.50.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

Fine Kersey, Melton and Covert
Overcoats, handsomely trimmed, fine
ly tailored. Greatly reduced prices.
$500, $500, $3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500.
NECKTIES-Al Shapes. rs and so
cents. tN
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

In the event of the enactment into
law of the Hopkins e-apportionment
bill Ohio would lose one Representa-
tive in the National House, and as a
natural consequence the members Of
the Ohio delegation are not very
friendly to the measure.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-20

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 1900
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25
Mandamus To Test School Fund Veto.

The question of whether the Gov
ernor has the right to veto a part
of the school appropriation and cut
it down from SII, 900, ,ooo'to S1o,-
900, 900 will be tested in the courts,
and the prime mover in the affair
will be ex-Representative c. Tyson
Kratz, of Montgomery County.
There has been talk from time
to time on this matter, and recently
Mr.. Kratz addressed a letter to
Superintendent of Public Instruct
ion Schaeffer, asking him if he in
tended to base the distribution of
the school fund due next June on
the larger sum as provided by the
Legislature or the smaller sum as
arbitrarily fixed by the Governor.
DIR. Schaeffer replied that he
would obey the law as approved by
the Governor and distribute on the
$40, 900, 900 basis, and said that if
this was not satisfactory the courts
could settle it.
Mr.. KratZ took the hint and Will
begin mandamus proceedings to
compel distribution on the basis
of S.. 500, 900 per annum.
He has addressed letter to State
Treasurer Beacon in which he
says =
cit is, I understand, customary
to issue no warrants for school
appropriations for the current yeal
until the end of the year, to wit II
June and afterward, for the very
good reason, / assume, that no.
sufficient funds are available, ant
if one district were paid all woulc
have the right to demand payment
In order that the settlement Of thi
Constitutional question may mo-
delay the work of the Department
of Public Instruction in arranging
for the distribution of the appro
priation at the usual time, it seem
to me very desirable that the quest
ion be decided at as early date a
possible, certainly before June
Your notification to the superin
tendent could not be construed int,
precedent, as it would be Gle arl
understood to have been given 70
the purpose solely ofexpediting tn
vexed question"
Mr.. Kratz concluded by askin
the question whether, when he i
prepared to present the petition
for a mandamus to the Attorne
General for his consideration, an
send you the name of the distriC
which is the petitioner, you wi
notify the Superintendent OF Publ
Instruction in writing, as require
in the act of Assembly, that ther
are sufficient funds in the Sta,
Treasury to pay the amount du
said district for the present year
The district selected will be sma
one, entitled to receive not ovt
81 900, and will, therefore, nj
place great strain on the Treasur,
This will strip the issue of all e,
traneous considerations, and prese
the question squarely to the court
Is the appropriation S.. zoo, 900
$1,000. 900 which is only anoth
form of the question : Has the Go
ernor the right under the Constit
ton to decrease an item in an a
preparation bill ?"
This is the first time the matt
has been formally brought to Il
State Treasurer's attention.
The case will be tried in II
Dauphin County Courts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25

In the Lackawanna court, Judge
Archibald noticed that John Saba,
of Old Forge, a candidate for natu-
ralization papers, kept his eyes
steadily on his hat as the usual
questions were put to him. An in
vestigation showed that the answers
were written on paper pasted in
side Sabia's hat. The scheme work
ed all right until an unexpected
question was asked. Then the ap-
plicant became ratified aud his ap-
plication was refused.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25

By vote of architects, taken by
a Boston publication, the following
ten buildings were decided to be
the most beautiful in the United
States
/. National Capitol, Washington.
2. Boston Public Library.
3. Trinity Church, Boston.
q. Congressional Library, Wash
ington.
S. Columbia University Library
New York.
6. Trinity Church, New York.
7. Madison Square Garden, New
York.
s. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New
York.
9. Biltmore House, North Caro-
lima.
10. City Hall, New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25

The man who seeks political Of
fee, and then betrays the friends
who put him there, makes a mis-
take. He makes enemies out of
his friends, but does not make
friends out of the enemies into
whose hands he betrays his friends,
because they have no confidence in
a traitor, and will throw him over
board as soon as they have made
him serve their turn. There is a
Democratic poor directorin in Blooms
burg who should make a note OF
this
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25

Rev. DR.. T. B. Angel died in
Wilmington, Del, last week, where
he had recently accepted call to
an Episcopal Church. He was a
rector of St. Paul's Church, Har-
risburg, for some years, and assist
ant secretary of the Diocese of
Central Pennsylvania.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25
Democratic Candidates.

The Barnum & Bailey show suf-
fered loss Of S125,oo by fire, i'll
its winter quarters, at Bridgeport,
Conn, last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25
F. P. PURSEL.
Worth Your While.

Yes, we'll worth your while to read
every line of our store news, especially
i'm these betWeen=seaSOnS time, when
lines are practically shown. AS win
ter wanes these bargain chances
multiply. If the thing advertised is
the wanted thing, then the chance is
yours, sure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25
Political Issues That Confront the People.

Hoods Pills cure liver ills the non.irritatng and
only ca,hartlc to take with Hoods sarsaparilla
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25
Fancy Dress
WeaYeS.

True the assortments are not
as large as they were earlier.
But what of that; Just the
weave you may want may be
here. If so, the more money
saving. The 44c. line we have
advertised we have put in with
the soc. line, and the 25c. line
we have added new pieces.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-01-25
Odd LaCeCurtainS

Is pairs of lace curtains--only
one pair of a kind. Will be sold
at half price.
One of the best makes of bl,
wheat flour, 6oc. for IS lbs. Wi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
FIGHT WITH Beers.
Col. Legallais Killed But Dewet
is Defeated.

BothavilIe Nov. 9.-There has been
heavy fighting since November s, re-
suIting in the defeat of the Beers, who
lost % killed, 80 wounded and 100 taken
prisoners. Seven of their guns also were
captured.
The British lost three officers and four
men killed.
London, Nov 9.-Lord Roberts tele-
graphing from johannesburg under date
Of November 8 gives details of the de-
feat of the Beers near Bothaville and
adds to the facts already known the
following:
"CoL Legallais heavily engaged for
five hours with one thousand Beers.
Knox reinforced LegaIlais and COM
pletely defeated the Beers Dewet and
Steyn with the Beers left in great haste
and were pursued some miles to the
southeast. The enemy broke up into
small parties Legallais was among the
killed. Steyn's secretary, Devillers, was
wounded and captured.
Lord Roberts also reports a number of
small affairs, the most important of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
PROSPERITY'S WORK.
Governors Proclamation Tells
of Kansas Blessings.

Governor Stanley today issued the
following Thanksgiving proclamation:
Kansas has been blessed with an
other fruitful year Well filed granarieS,
swelling bank deposits, increasing herds
Intelligent wage earners well employed,
growing cities. productive farms, happy
homes. splendid citizenship-are sub
stantlal evidences of her prosperity.
Two hundred school houses and many
churches were builded during the year.
These bear witness to the interest of
our people in intellectual and moral ad
Vancement-
An aIlwise Providence has bestowed
His blessings with a lavish hand, for
which we ought to rejoice and be thank
full
In conformity with a. well established
and time honored custom I hereby des-
igTate Thursday, November 29, 1900, as
a day of public thanksgiving, and re-
quest that the people refrain from sec
ular pursuits and meet in their respect
i've places Of worship on that day and
give thanks to Almighty God for the
blessings which He has vouchsafed to
as as a people,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
spanish Ciear Makers Strike.

Chicago. Nov. 9.-Spanish speaking ci-
garmakers in Tampa, Fla, have started a
strike against American WOrlxmen and OF
fetal reports received at the headquarters
of the International union in this city to-
day, indicate that the trouble is assum-
ing serious proportions. Nearly 1000 En-
glfsh-speal1ing Workmen have been made
idle in consequence of the position of their
opponents. For years the Spanish-speak-
gar-mal1ing at Tampa They have had
union of their own. No English-speaking
workman has been permitted to become
q member. A year or more ago, the inter-
national organization decided to place
branch in Tampa. Not until it had nearly
/ 100 members did its existence become
known. This was two weeks ago and the
Spanish-speaking workmen began their
aggressive campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
KANSAS CHARITIES.
Annual Meeting November 80
in TOpeka-The Programme.

The first annual meeting of the Kan
sas Association of Corrections and Char
titles will be held in Topeka at Repre-
sentative hall, November 80 and De-
cember /
The programme follows:
FRIDAY EVENING.
Address, Governor Stanley
Presidents address, f. w. Blackmar,
Lawrence
Address, II. H. Hart, general secretary
of National Conference of Corrections
and Charities, THE Child Movement"
Reception.
SATURDAY MORNING.
Report of committee on poor houses
and poor farms. w. L. A. Johnson Dis
cussion. DR.. D. NJ. Fisk. Topeka
Report of committee on incOrrig1bless
w S. Hancock. Discussion. Warden
A1cLaughrey, Leavenworth- Discus
sion, J. s. Simons, Hutchinson
Report of committee on protection
and relief, Governor Stanley, chairman.
Report Of committee on epileptics and
insane, DR.. J. D. Van NuyS. Osawa-
tonne. chairman. Discussion. DR.. B. D.
Eastman, topeka
Paper, C Z. Faulkner, ex-preSident
national association. Discussion, DR..
L. L UhIs, OsaWatomie-
Business session
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Report Of committee on dependent
children, Rev. O. S. Morrow, chairman.
Discussion, H. H. Hart, Chicago.
Report of committee on legislation,
Edwin Snyder secretary state board Of
charities Discussion. Henry Mason,
Garden City.
Report Of committee on jails and lock-
ups. Harry Lands. Discussion, J. W.
Gleed- Topeka
Report Of committee on dependents,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
WILL DISCUSS LEGISLATION
The Teachers Association Committee
Called For Next Wednesday.

Frank Nelson, chairman, has called to
meet in this city next Wednesday ev-
ening the committee appointed by the
State Teachers association to recon-
mend legislation in the interests Of edu-
cation
The committee is made up as follows:
Frank Nelson, state superintendent;
John Macdonald; John c. Short, super
intendent Saline county; L. T. Hammer,
superintendent Coffey county; A. B. Car
ney, superintendent Concordia city
schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
Chinese Officials Executed.

Pekin, Nov. 6. via Shanghai. Nov. g.
Four of the leading officials of Paotng
Flu including Tingyang, the acting vice
roy of Pechid and General kuswing, were
executed November 5. under the sentence
imposed by the tribunal of the allies. Re-
newed reports of the death of the empress
Notifications and are discredited-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
CLAW School Picutre Benefit

The teachers Of Clay school have COM
pleted arrangements with Miss Mabel
Crawford, of Chicago. for a musical re-
cital at the new Auditorium, November
Is. She will be assisted by the "Ad
Astra~ quartette Of this city. The en-
tertainment viii be for the benefit OF thd
Clay school picture fund
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09

spent, in playing games and pulling
taffy. Those present were: Miss Amelia
Batz, Lille Cross, Lille Swanson, Nettie
Irish, May Sickinger, Mabel Hickox,
Ada Sage, Gertie Magnison, Marion
Snyder. Scott Snyder, Alfred Cross
Arthur Chase, Robert Smith, Ernest
Irish, Arthur Sickinger, Alex Batz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
Chinese yellow Book out.

Paris, Nov. 9-The Figaro enumerates
the contents of a China yellow book
which will be distributed in parliament
today. 1t says the documents 400 in
number, do the greatest honor to French
diplomacy The yellow book contains
an account of the events that occurred
in July.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09

which was an engagement fought No
vember by Smith-Dorrien, south of
DahImanutha which resulted in the
Beers being driven to the east OF the
KOmati river
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
To Protect Their Kind.

Rome. Nov. 9.-The Italian govern
ment has decided to adopt serious meas
ures for the protection Of King Victor
Emmanuel. special section OF po-
lice Is being organized