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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
al DON'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE HEARD A
SINGLE WORD"

thought, selected her beautiful umbrella
with handle which will exactly suit her
taste. / shall expect something very nice
from both of them, if only in return for my
thoughtfulness."
"M'hm," replied Mr.. Wilder, as he turned
a page.
eyes, and then there is Helen. thought
a great deal over her present As she is a
settled old maid and lives alone it was hard
to find something sure to please her. Final
ly | thought of cat and got her lovely
Angora; wasn't it thoughtful of me? Of
course, she will never marry and cat is al
most as good as a man about the house
both of them are difficult to please about
their eating and so hard to keep in the house
at night"
"M'hm," replied Mr.. Wilder, as he ran
his eye up a column.
eyes, and ] sent them all ont by a mes.
senger boy an hour ago. Here he comes back
with lot of notes, full of gratitude, | know,
because each gift was so suitable. o. Tom,
listen!
Dear Maria: Thank you so much for
the lovely opera glasses you so thought
fully sent me. They will no doubt be ex-
ceedingly useful when we no longer live
in suburb which is inaccessible after
ten p. m.
"T.AURA.'
"Well, that is merely an accident, and the
rest of my presents are SO suitable that
oh, Tom"
Dear Aunt: 1t was lovely of you to
send me those beautiful Kitchen aprons.
They are the admiration of every woman
- '"' '' 'S '' 'sUzANNE.'
ooh, dear, ] quite forgot that she is
boarding; but the rest-Toml
Dear Maria: 1t was very kind OF you
to send me such a lovely umbrella shall
no doubt find 1t extremely useful as a rainy
day companion when have sufficiently re-
covered from the rheumatism to venture
out when there is cloud in the sky
"'EFFIE.'
"Oh, my goodness, but there.-.is Helen
left. Surely her present-listen;
"'My Dear Maria: I appreciate your
kindness in sending me such a lovely cat,
but as 1 am about TO marry a widower
with seven children fear that shall not
very well know what to do with 1t. Yours.
lovingly
"Oh, Tom, isn't it aw--look here, Tom
Wilder, don't believe you have heard a
single word Of what have been sayng!"
"Mhm," replied Mr.. Wilder, without
looking up from his paper.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
Mrs. Maud BaIIlngton Booth

Will lecture at the Auditorium Satur-
day evening, Jan. 5. Tickets on sale at
the Corner Drug Sire. Plat open
Thursday morning.
A prominent eastern manager has
recently said of her: Mrs. Booth Is
the only woman orator of the decade
whom the public will turn out and pay
to hear. Why? First of ALL she is the
ablest woman orator in America. Her
cause is the most worthy. She is
probably the most beloved woman in
the land; certainly she is the most at
tractive of all woman speakers. She
has fire and magnetism-gifts of the
highest oratorical order, sustained and
animated by deep conviction, high pur-
pose and burning earnestness. These
great essentials are of paramount i'm
portance to success on the platform"
Mrs. Booth gives every cent of her
money to further the work of prison
reform. This is her only reason for
appearing before the public. Her sub
iect will be Lights and Shadows OF
Prison Life"
Dec. 25 3t.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
HIndsred II PRAYER.

No man in the community WIS more
re pcetel et.a Elder Gooimal. He
was fcremoss in eveiy good word and
worl:, and exceedingly eloquent ia ex-
hoi.aion. No devotional exercises
were infused with so much life as those
he led So well was this recognized
that lie was always called upon for
TIT duty. He was once attending &
conference, and had passed the night at
the lcrse of worthy brJlAer. AT fam
lily worship the next morning lhe .lder
was r.turally called Uron t9 offer
prayer This he wa. doing with his
usr-l fervor. when the door sprang
< & 'iy ear ard in walked "Tab5y,"
t--c l2lIily cut.
1.J.Sy was at clce very larSa eatand
a badly spoiled and seif-willed cat; she
ruled the household with rod of iron
Among her Drerogatives was ce..ain
comfortable and ce1acious rocker,
which she had long since ,pre-empted.
Size would never occupy any otherchair
ror permit any one else present to oc-
cupy this one.
UL4ortuna,ely Elder Goodman had
this chair Tabby eyed the kneeling
figure for moment. and then with an
easy bound landed firmly in the middle
of his back. The elder. taken wholly
by surprise, and not knowing the ma
ture of the sudden assault. hesiLated
and stammered for moment and
then, deeply ashamed that anything
should interfere with his duties at such
time, he went on with steady and de-
termined accents.
Tabby, finding herself disappointed
in the hope of immediate evacuation,
began to reconnoitre, walking slowly
and impressively up and down the good
mans back, pol1ing her whisherel
noae into his neck. and sniffir- with
great deliberation just behind his ears.
The two boys of the family, out of the
corners of their eyes. were watching
the whole tableau and biting their
tongues hard to save the family repu-
tation. But their father. with eyes
properly and tightly closed, saw moth
ing.
Elder Goodman's prayers were "a.
ways full and comprehensive; to hur-
ry or abbreviate them would have
seemed sacrilege in his eyes. no mat
ter with what 'rhindrances" he might
meet, and he was determined not to
resort to such course new. But when
Tatby finally settled down across his
shoulders and began vigorously pur-
rirg down the most susceptible 'art of
his neck. even the good elder realized
that a crisis had been reached; and,
coming to an abrupt Stop, he exclaimed
to his startled host:-
Brother G.. If am going TO re-
main any longer at the throne of grace,
must have that cat removed"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
"St. Nicholas League"

Is an organization of those who read
the magazine (Thether Subscribers or
not,) without dues and it offers prizes
each month for the best drawings,
photographs, poems stories, puzzles
and puzzle answers. Some of the work
sent in by young folks shows surpris-
lng talent
No one who does not see est. Nicho-
las" can realize what an interesting
magazine it is, and how exqulsitely it
Is illustrated; it is a surprise to young
and old. Of literature 1t contains the
choicest, and in art it has never been
surpassed by any grown folks perlodi-
cal. The new volume begins with
November, 1900, and the subscription
price Is $500 a year. If there are
children in your home, you can hardly
afford to be without 1T.
BOYS AND GIRLS who read this
advertisement and who wish to find
out more about The St. Nicholas
League and its system of monthly
prizes may address, without cost, The
st. Nicholas League, Union Square,
New York.
THE CENTURY CO..
Union Square, New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
NOTICE.

Mate Yost. who resides at Sisters
vile, West Virginia, will take notice
that Salerl, Bever, did on the 18th day
of December, 1900, file her petition in
che Court of Common Pleas of Wash
ing.on county. Ohio, case No 1858,
against said Mate Yost the object and
prayer CT which is to recover the sum
Of One Thousand Dollars, the amount
due plaintiff for the sale and use of
natural gas, produced upon her prem
i5es as follows: $4,000 due the plain
tiff fer ratural gas used and sold off
cf TIE following described PREMISES:
Being six acres situate in Ludlow
township, Washington county, Ohio,
and bounded as follows: On the north
by the lands of C. e. Edwards on the
cast by the lands of Louis Platt; on the
south by tie public road and school
lands; on the west by the lands of
Salena Bever; under and by virtue of
an agreement or lease on said above
described premises, entered into be
tween said plaintiff and Foster Mitch
ell ard c. e, BAILEY, On June 90. 1897,
ard hv said Mitchell and Bailey trans
ferred and assigned to S. w Nicely;
and by said Neely transferred and as
sigred to che defendant, Mate Yost:
and the sum of 100000 due plaintiff
for natural gas used and sold off of the
following described premises: Being
40 acres of land situate in aforesaid
township, county and state, and bound
ed as follows: On the north by the
lands of C. f. Edwards; on the east by
the land of Salena Bever; on the south
by the lands of Joseph Lippincott; on
the west by the lands of D. Knowlton
and Elisha Reed, under and by virtue Of
an agreement or lease on said premises
entered into between plaintiff and one
W. Gordon on the 25th day of March.
1895, and by said W. Gordon and 9th
ers transferred and assigned to said
Mate YOst, defendant. The plaintiff
asks judgment against defendant An
order of attachment in said action has
been duly issued against the property
of said Mate Yost.
Said Mate Yost, defendant, is requir-
ed to make answer to said petition on
or before February 8, 1901.
SALENA BEVER.
BY Way e Hancock, her attorneys.
Dec. IS. 6wks Tues.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
"Nature and Science. +"

"Dont bother me-Im too busy" is
too often the remark from a grown
up person to a child WHO really wants
to know. The editor of Mature and
Science" gives careful attention to ev-
cry question asked by his young read
ers, and I'VE will write to st. Nicho-
las about 1T" has become the motto OF
the department, which contains inter
esting short articles, beautifully illus
trated, telling of fourlfooted animals,
birds, insects, water animals, plants
and whatever pertains to Nature
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
THE AMERICAN LOAN co.
Save Your Money,

Every working man and woman
should take advantage of the savings
department of the Marietta Building
and Savings Company, and lay aside
some portion of thelI earnings each
week
No. Tlber Way Open from to 8
.. m. each day.
Dec. shift.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
REDUCED FARES
Via Pennsylvania Lines for Christmas and
New Year Holidays.

Excursion tickets will be sold Dec.
22d, 23d, oath. 25th and 31st, 1900, and
Jan. 1st, 1901, via Pennsylvania Lines
account Christmas and New Years
Holidays The rate for adults will be
not less than 30 cents. nor less than Is
cents for children. Tickets will be
good returning until Jan. 2. 1901, incIu-
sive. For details about fares, time of
trains, etc. call on or address w. G..
Adams, Ticket Agent. Marietta. Ohio.
Tues, Thurs, Sat & Wkly.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

Mrs. Cobwigger-While it's true that
women wear mems necktes, you surely
couldn't expect me to appear in public in
such a monstrosity as this. Where in the
world did you ever get such tieg
Cobwigger-My dear, that's the one you
boupht for me last Chrstmas.-Judge.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
A Definition.
lnn Dana .nlnt L

Little Elmer-Papa, what is Christmas
green?
son, is a young man who, having fallen
out with his best girl early in December.
makes up with her in time to be COM
PEELED to buy her Christmas present.
IIIA,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
Anpenrnnces Arninst n.

Bobby-Ma says Santa Claus will visit us
tonight.
Edith don't b'leeve it! Ma wouldn't
be going round in that old dress if she 'spect
ed any visitors!-Puck.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
Wanted-A wife !

Must be strong and never have lame
back.--DR. RANKIN'S KIDNEY TAB
LETS stop the pain at once and cure
permanently. Sold by Beagle & Ly-
tie and A. ]. Richards, druggists, Mari
etta, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
HolianY E.eursIons-O. ELK.

o. & J., X. r. X. Holiday Excursiol
Rates.-One and one-third fare for
round trip to all c. p. A. Points. Good
going December 22nd, gath. 25th. 31st
1900, and January 1st. 1901, Good re-
turning until January 2nd 1901, To
Columbus and return. $40. Cleve'
larH and return. $40.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
Something New
for Girls and Boys.

During the past year "St. Nicholas
Magazine, which has been for nearly
thirty years the leading children 5
monthly magazine of the world land
now the only one,) has introduced sew
eral new departments which have been
extremely attractive and have greatly
increased the circulation. One of these
la
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

"Why are you laying in such big stock
of neckties"
81 don't want my wife to have any ex-
cuse for buying me one for Christmas
gift. IN. Y. Truth
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

Mrs. Bingo-I want to send my cousin
Christmas present as a remembrance.
that has no value.
Bingo-Why don't you send her that pro.
gressive euchre prize that you won the other
night ?-Brooklyn Life
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
A Friend in Disguise.

Crawford--I don't see how you can have
good word for the Christmas crowds.
Crabshaw-Why, old boy, I undertook to
accompany my wife on her shopping tour,
and if it hadn't been for the crowd / could
never have lost her in the first store we en-.
tered. IN, Y. World.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
JOKES FROM LAST
YEARS STOCKINGS
Consideration.

"Christmas is when people show how
much they think of one another, isn't itT
said Mrs. Bykns
at is," answered her husband, with his
glance of gloom. Its when
all the husbands begin to wear rag-time
neckties and smoke rag.weed cigars be-
cause they love the giver. ."-Washington
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
The Everyday Girl.

She goes TO church, but not sacred thing
Comes to her mind-indeed, her thoughts
are shocking.
For while the choristers their carols sing
She thinks OF what was in her Christmas
stocking.
-Judge,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

Some call old Santa Claus a myth
And think his power has waned here;
But, as for me, L can assert.
Each year find his reign dear.
-.pupk
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

Jimmie-But your stockins have holes in
them.
Johnnie-Shl I'm goin' ter put basket
beneath em.--N. Y. journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

He told her that for friendships sake
Christmas gift he'd like to make.
She murmured-eyes upon her shoe
"a nice engagement ring would do"
Chicago Record.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
MISTAKE NJ. z

1t is a mistake to think we don't keep
Patent Medicines in our Pharmacy
We have full line at very reasonable
prices, but as Prescriptions are our
speciality, the Pharmaceutical Depart
ment overshadows the Patents some
what. We have full line when you
need them. Also fancy toilet articles,
combs, brushes, sponges, soaps, etc,
etc, etc. YOU ARE ALWAYS VEL
COME AT
MASON'S PHARMACY
TIBER WAY.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
A. c. GUSSESS & CO.,
Cor, Greene and Ohio Streets and Riley
Block, Butler Street.
THE AMERIcAH LOAN COMPANY

Loans money on diamonds, watches,
jewelry, etc. Buy and sell new and
second hand goods. Second hand shoes
and clothing bought and Sold
If you want money, want to sell
or buy anything see us. Goods called
for and delivered
THE AMERICAN LOAN CO.,
E. HENsLEY, Mgr, Ill Front St., Phone
3S4
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

Christmas shopping isn't like other shop.
ping confded Mr.. Gazzam to Mr.. Ten
spot.
''What is different about it?
''When the women go Christmas shop
ping they actually buy things. Town Top
los
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

KISS ne pIe5SSu
And maid and babe with his arms caressed.
Twas lad and lass of the bygone day,
Who long had loved in a bashful way,
And there was renewed their childhood's
troth
With looks that spoke from the hearts of
both
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

There are some children know too much
To tell the truth, pity such.
l pity them indeed, because
They don't believe in Santa Claus.
Brooklyn Life.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25

Then to her side
with a b o u n d
there came
A laughing youth,
with h i S f a C e
afiame,
On her lips an eager
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
W. E. ELY, Osteopath,

Office at b0i Second St. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays of each week. Consultation
free. Dec 12-2mos
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-25
TIBER WAY.
SANTA CLAUS

Always comes to our store to get his
candies and fruits As he comes to us
every year it proves that our goods are
the best in the city. All who deal with
us say the same thing.
We have candy at from cents per
pound to 10 cents per pound. We also
have an abundance of fruit on hand,
and the prices will surprise you
We have just received two car loads
of oranges and bananas for Christmas
alone.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-19
MANY THEFIs OF FOOD.
The Police and Citizens in the First
precinrt Worried.

During the past week the police Of the
First precinct have been constantly an
noyed at complaints made to them Of Va
rious petty Jhefts committed in their
territory. Every effort has been made TO
locate the thief. but despite uarelenting
vigilance no clew has been obtained
toward revealing the thiefs identity In
no instance has the thief stolen anything
but edibles. and that the individual know s
where there are weil-flled larders is evil
dent from the reported results OF the noe
turnal excursions Previous TO last night
the thief has confined his steaIings to such
things as bottled milk, bread. butter
cheese. cold meats. and cooked foods, bur
the latest invasion shows that CUISINE has
no particular charm for the thief. and
that unprePared food is equally as a.
ceptabIe as that over which a cook has
had supervision.
During last night the thief visited the
house Of DR.. J. Morgan Barber. 4 9lS
+ Street northwest and as a result The
house Of Barber was left without the es-
sentials for breakfast today.
The articles OF food stolen from Dr.
Barber, as enumerated by him to the po-
lice, included one ham. three dres sed
ducks. fifteen pounds OF stuffed sausage
ten pounds of sausage meat. and two
pieces OF breakfast bacon. Lieutenant
Amiss declares that the thief will be ap-
pretended. If such a thing is possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-19
MAKING WORK PLENTIFUL.
L"b"rer~ Deliberately Destroy Lax
Erie Canal Property.

ALBANY. y. Y. Jan. 1s.-The supe1i e.
teHdent OF public works has been inform
ed that the grand jury Of Oneida county
has brought in indictments against thir-
teen men accused Of destroying State
property along the canals 20 the value Of
$4,000. They are TO have speedy trial.
the punishment for the offence being seven
years imprisonment and fine TO the
amount Of the damage caused
For three years past there has been a
systematic destruction OF the canal banks
in the vicinity Of Forestport.
The purpose Of the men in DESTROYING
the canal feeder and banks was apparent
ly TO make work for themselves and other,
IN repairing the damage. The So Isl
break, after deducting the cost Of material.
left nearly $1,000 Tor wages. The superin-
tendent says. There is no doubt in nv
mind that the Forestport gang is the worst
band OF criminals in the State They will
stop at nothing from petty stealing to
murder The State has lost in three years
nearly $4,000 through the wanton de-
struction OF its works along the canal An
example should be made OF the rascals. -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-19
RESCUED BY COMRADES.
A Living Chain Formed TO Save a
Drowning Lad


NEW YORK, Jan I9,-Charles PriestIy
sEd Alexander Unold, two Union Hin. n
). boys, yesterday afternoon saved the life
of eomrade. fourteen-year-o Herman
Wenning, by the exercises OF courage ana
ingenuity that few men would care TO be
called upon TO display at short notice.
Wenning and some friends Of his own age
were playing football on the Hudson Bou-
levard, when one Of the boys kicked the
ball over a fence and into an unused we'll
in which the water is said TO be forty feet
deep. Wenning tried to reach the ball with
a stick, but the plank on which he was w.
ing was rotten and broke with his weight
precipitating him into the we'll He man
aged to catch a projection about nine feet
from the wells mouth and hung there his
body immersed in the water
Hearing his cries. Priestiy sixteen years
old, and Unold. fifteen years old. ran to HIS
aid. Unold threw himself on the ground
and tried 10 reach Wenning with a shiny
stick. Failing in this he told PriestIy to
catch his legs and lower him until be could
reach Wenning. When Wenning got hold
of the stick the rescuers. by great effort
were able to pull him out safely
Wenning was exhausted but was soon
revived His rescuers, who were also
spent, did not pause to think of themselves
until they had carried Wenning home
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-19
An As-ocintion of Adrertiser.

NEW YORK. Jan. I9.-The first regular
meeting of the Association of American
Advertisers viii be held at the rooms of
the board Of trade and transportation in
this city on January % This association
was recently formed and includes in its
membership many large advertisers Of
national reputation. The officers are Fred
erick L. Purvine (Hall & Ruckel. New
York; president; f. c. Wyckuff (Wyckof.
Seamans & Benedict, New York;. vice
president; a. Cressy Morrison (America.
Baking Powder Association. New York;
secretary; Joseph Leeming (Thomas
Leeming & Co. New York;. treasurer.
The board Of control is composed Of repre-
sentatives Of important firms Of manu-
facturers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-19
BICYCLES IN GERMANY.
Inferior Wheels Have Injured the
American Trade.

American Trade.
Acting Consul J. F. Monaghan. Of Chem
Ltz. reports TO the state Department trat
Jne exports Of bicycles from Germany
during the first nine months Of The years
1897. 1855 and 1899 amounted 10 s. 0s7. %
722, $2,5l1-S52, and S257s. 444. respectively.
The principal markets 20 which the bfcy-
cles were exported were Austria Switzer-
land, Sweden. Denmark Russia. Holland,
England Belgium. Norway. Italy British
colonies. and South America. Mr.. Mona
CHAN says:
The German exporters are satisfied
with the foreign bicycle trade when they
see that the exports from the United
+ States decreased from S5.4T3,OO0 for the
. first eight months Of 1895 to 1881. 900 in
. the first eight months OF 1893. This mar
ket the Germans say. we ourselves have
T destroyed In 1897 and the first months OF
I 1898. a great many cheap wheels were put
I upon the foreign markets. REGARDLESS On Iu-
/ ture business. There were American
. wheels sold in Germany for SZO-22 that
! were dangerous TO ride. They looked we'll
I but that was all.
/ Last year. Germany was a strong COM
/ peutor Of England in the latter's home
and colonial market. n the first Zine
/ months Germany sent TO England l.762
| bicycles; to Australia, 1850, and 10 British
/ East Indies, 1852. To meet this compe-
/ ution, the manufacturers Of England com
1 bined TO reduce the price Of their wheels.
/ Germans fear that next spring will see
: large shipments Of American wheels 70
! Thu market.
This market IS still open to a large
/ trade in American wheels If certain re-
! quirements are complied with: the best
I possible wheels for the les. nossibls
! price-not TO exceed $50 markssd n,r ...
/ price-not to exceed $3.50 at retail: all
! broken parts to be replaced in the city IN
/ which the machine may be purchased. any
} tire will answer but the valves must be
/ like those in vogue here; the law requires
a good brake on each wheel, and no wheel
should be sent here without enc"