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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
y.p.s. Q. e. convention.

The sixth annual convention of the
Christian Endeayor Union OF Athens
promises to be one OF the most success
full ever held since the organization OF
the society. The exercises began last
evening and will continue throughout
Friday and Saturday evenings. All
day Thursday the delegates were ar
irving and the reception committee
which was at the train to receive the
visitors were busily occupied during
the entire day. From present indica-
tions 1t would seem that the delegates
in attendance at the convention will
number at least seventy-five.
Rev. G. H. L. Beeman arrived last
evening from Amesville, accompanied
by twelve delegates.
The program today is an interesting
one and the speakers who will addres.
the convention today are fluent and in
structive takers.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions. and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & Turax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the pest.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
A New Instrument,

The Marietta Optical Company has
recently added to the outfit for the ex-
animation Of the eyes and testing its
powers, a Dezeng's refractometer, one
of the latest and most useful instru-
ments known to the science of refrac-
ton. BY its use, the power of the eye
can be tested perfectly and glasses can
be fitted more satisfactorily.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
DAMAGES
Asked, Because Sparks From an En-
gine Set Fire to Property,

Conrad C. Martin and David Martin,
both of Decatur township, have filed
suits separately in Common Pleas
Court against George Bennett and 9th
ers. Each claims damages, the form
er for $131.33, the latter for $1S666,
for loss of property by fire caused by
sparks from threshing engine owned
by the defendants. The alleged dam
ages were sustained on July 16, and 1t
is claimed that wheat, hay, straw, rails
and other property were destroyed.
Fleetwood, Smith & Leeper repre-
sent the plaintiffs in each case.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31

from a few days visit with Chlllicothe
relatives.
-G w. Plumley, tralnmaster OF the
b. G. o. $. W., was business caller in
the city yesterday.
CLARK e. Miller, Route Agent of
the Adams Express Co., was in ths
city on business yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Sunderland re-
turned yesterday after a several days
outing at Mountain Lake Park.
MIR. and Mrs. w. H. Slack arrived
yesterday afternoon from Wisconsin,
called by the death of Mr.. Slack's
mother.
Prof. M. R. Andrews returned
last evening from Macarthur, where he
has been doing several days of Insti-
tute work.
Miss Lille Stoehr returned yester-
day after a several weeks visit with
her sister, Mrs. George Feeters, of
Cambridge.
Misses Louise Bernhardt and Lou
Use Blume, who have been visiting rel
atives in Parkersburg for the past ten
days arrived home last evening.
The fourteen-m -months-old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Howard died yes
terday afternoon at the home on Col
lege street. The cause of the death
was scarlet fever.
Mrs Amelia Weiss, who for some
time has been the guest of Mrs. Bar
bara Weiss, left last evening for her
home in Henderson, Minnesota.
Miss Heydenrick and sister, Miss
Bannie, of Parkersburg, who have been
the guests of Mrs. Barbara Weiss fer
several days, returned to their home
Thursday.
j. w. Kelly's race horse, Ida K,
made quite a good showing at the
Caldwell fair. She took first in three
straight heats and lowered the record
of 2:1S to 2:17A.
w. F. Rau. formerly travelling
salesman for the J. H. Locke Shoe Co.,
has opened hotel called the Glen Elk
at Clarksburg. His many friends wish
him success in the new venture.
Rev. John NJ. Pollen, the Single
Tax lecturer, who is being sent out by
the Marietta Single Tax Club, is do
ing missionary work for the cause this
week at Reas Run and Archers Fork.
Mrs. Jennie Patton and two child
rem expect to leave this morning over
the o. & l.. X for Wapton, North Da-
kota, where they will sojourn with
friends and relatives for several weeks.
Miss Bernice Mason, who recently
returned from Chicago, where she has
been taking lessons on the violin, ex-
poets to leave in several days for
Caldwell, where she will organize a
class and give instructions on that in
strument.
Quite a number of young society
people have arranged to give a dance
at the head af the island this evening.
The boat will leave the wharf at 1880
O'Clock. Several young people from out
of town expect to be present and an
enjoyable time is anticipated by all.
Mr.. ]. Henton Carter, the well
known novelist, who has been spend
ing the summer with his daughter,
Mrs. F. j. Cutter, left last evening for
st. Louis. Mr. Carter, or Commodore
Rolingpn, has written new romance,
The Bedouins of the Mississippi, which
will apear some time in March, 1901.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
Lunacy Case Filed.

In Probate Court Thursday, Mamie
Huffman filed an affidavit in lunacy
against Carrie L. Huffman. of Marlet-
ia township. The hearing will be held
at 8 o'clock this morning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
The Marietta Daily Leader
FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1900.
SCHOOL
Announcements of General Interest
to Parents and Pupils.

to Parents and PupllS
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.
There will be city teachers exami-
nation Saturday at the Washington
School Building, beginning at $780,
TEACHERS MEETING.
A teachers meeting willbe held Mon
day morning, September Sd, at $3.50, at
the Washington School Building, at
which all teachers are expected to be
present. The plans for the years work
will be discussed; teachers not already
assigned will be assigned at that time.
Other matters of importance will be
considered.
SUPERINTENDENT'S HOURS.
New patrons who have moved to the
city since the close of schools in June
and have children to send to school
will please note that the Superintend-
ents Office is in the building on the
rear of the High School lot on Scam
mel street. Office hours for few days
will be from 8 to II a. m. and from $3.50
to p. m. All new pupils must be as
signed by the Superintendent The
Superintendent will be in his Office
Monday afternoon. New pupils should
bring with them any report cards or
promotion certificates they may have
received from other schools.
LABOR DAY.
As Monday is Labor Day schools
will not assemble until Tuesday morn
ing at $3.50.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES.
The High School classes will recite
at the Washington building. We have
seven rooms there that have been fit
ted up for High School purposes. The
High School will have more rooms,
better rooms, more light, and better
Accommodations than at the old High
School building Prospects are en-
couraging for very large attendance
in the High School this year. We can
accommodate larger number than ever
before and have one more teacher now.
BOOKS REQUIRED.
Pupils will receive on Tuesday a
printed slip containing the names and
prices Of books required.
PROMOTION CERTIFICATES.
All pupils should bring with them
Tuesday morning their promotion GER
tificates, or condition cards, and go to
the grade from which promoted, when
the teacher will make the transfer to
the grade above.
CONDITIONS.
Pupils who were conditioned will be
given an opportunity to remove those
purposes will be given as early in the
week as possible.
NEW CHILDREN WELCOME.
We desire to welcome to our schools
all children of new families and wish
to assure them that the teachers of our
city schools will do all in their power
to give such pupils fair start, 1t is
hoped, also, that all pupils who were in
school last year will re-enter and re-
enter promptly. Don't wait until the
second week to start, We wish each
boy and girl happy start in the
school life this fall. Let us all put our
shoulders to the wheel and see &hat we
can do this year.
PROGRESSIVE TEACHERS.
We have a corps of noble, energetic
teachers who will be glad to show par
ents any courtesies at any time, and
who will do all in their power to rem
der our schools second to none.
HENRY G. WILLIAMS, Supt.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31

Misunderstanding young man can
make 5000 per month and expenses.
Permanent position. Experience un-
necessary. Write quick for particu-
lars. Clark & Co., Fourth and Locust
streets, Philadelphia, Pa.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
A cEASONABLE
n SUGGESTION ~ -

Soda Water is always "In Season"
Whether taken hot or cold it is
wholesome beverage, unless rendered
deleterious to health by being loaded
with impure artificial flavorings and
glucose syrups.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah F. Slack
will be held this afternoon at o'clock
at the home. Rev. Nichols in charge.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31

To Travellers. The undersigned deals
in railroad tickets. Remember this
fact if you want to buy or sell. Phil.
A. Lins, Bellevue Hotel
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31

II Is scientifically affirmed, that =, the
thirty years which follow the change from
the girl to the woman, beginning at fifteen
and ending at forty five, the average woman
spends ten years of that time in physical
suffering caused by irregular
periods, disagreeable drains, fe-
: :: j: : !: d: ] ; ]: ] e! !: !: !; !: M
delicate female organs. IHI do
Think of it One-third of the lllII 7
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31

For Sale-Low Phaeton, roomy and
pleasant, specially made for invalid.
NJ. A. Atkinson, 701 Second street
Aug. 28,Tues G. FRITZ
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
The STAR CLOTHING HOUSE.
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Wanted-A wide awake boy to learn
printers trade Apply at the Leader
Office.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31

Gold Soda drawn from
Our Arctic Fountain
Lacks nothing that could be
Desired by the most
Sensitive Pa.ates. We Use
Only pure juices made
Direct from fresh fruits
And can give any flavor.
Our "Cold Soda" is always cold.
Putnam
Street
IA MrIisasa, rdsaa% ose: Street Drugstore.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-31
w CHILDREN WELCOME.

PROGRESSIVE TEACHERS.
We have a corps of noble, energetic
teachers who will be glad to show par
ents any courtesies at any time, and
who will do all in their power to rem
der our schools second to none.
HENRY G. WILLIAMS, Supt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
ANOTHER BROKER LODGED nv JAIL.
JOHN $. SILVER DENIES A STREET RAIL
ROAD MANS CHARGE OF
GRAND LARCENY.

John S. Silver forty-seven years old. Of No. liz
Fulton-ave. IN The Bronx. and dealer IN railway
shares and investment securities. with Offices ar
No. 70 Broadway. held for the Grand Jury oy
Magistrate Flammer IN the Centre-st. police court
yesterday morning in the of $1,000 bail
The complainant who charged him with grand
lar;sny. was Howard j. Barlow. former employs
or the Metropolitan Street Railway Company, hv-
ing at No. q West Nnety-eishth-st- Barlow tesri-
ned that On January IS last ne IN Slver's ofcs-
he had become acquainted with Silver who had
told him he had a block OF Atchison stock Barlow
offered Silver 800. but Silver had told him that
was too small amount 70 make Investment.
The next day he had returned with 500 In all
Barlow had paid Silver S5Si -. Barlow had been
unable 20 get an accounting. though Silver had
repeatedly told him he owned twenty shares OF
AtchisOn stock
Silver denied the charge OF grand larceny. He
admitted getting the money nom Barlow but had
got II regularly. and had invested Il through
broker. whose name he refused 10 divulge. Silver
had tried hard to get Barlow reinstated IN the
Metropolitan railroad service. and his failure
Barlow had brought these proceedings. Silver was
taken TO the TOmbs.
At No. 81 Broadway where Silver pretended 20
have ONCE. the janitOr said. We put that man
out OF here seven months ago. Why did DO IT.
Well. peopl, began % talk about him. and We
thought II better &c get rid Of him"
Silver is said 70 have had OfhCe az No 80
Broadway. which is TIE Consolidated Exchange
Building Nobody seerssd 20 Know OF him there.
and II was declared snat he certainly was not a
tenant at this time
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
rEAcrE or rNTTARIANs.

The NeW-York League ~ Unitarian Women met
Yesterday IN the Second Church. Brooklyn. with a
large attendance of members and delegates. Mrs
Emil I BOas read the secretary's report and sub
r1itted the names Of four new members. These
were elected and cordially welcomed. Mrs n. D.
Dounely read The treasurer's report. which showed
substantial balance on hand The religious
news report. given by Miss Emma C. Low, %
Brooklyn described the Middle States Conference
recently held in New-York and the work of the
United Conference Of Religions. also held in this
city Tt TOLD ~ two new churches opened in the
South and q the hourishing state Unitarian So
cieties in New-Jersey. The president, Mrs. Henry
p wing. in Introducing the first speaker for the
day. quoted the words Of William Penn spoken
th-ee hundred years ago The humble. meek,
merciflI. Just pious and devout souls are every
where q one religion. and when death has taken
or the mask they viii know another. though
The diverse nveries they wear here make them
Strangers
IN Goes not need death 10 take on the mask
sac Mrs Wing We getting TO know each
Other better every day. and to-day We have the
presence ~ TWO women OF the Episcopal faith TO
lHl MS the history OF their Church The Epis-
oopa Church In England was dealt with by Miss
katlt0ne. % Pratt Institute. who gave con-
qslsec outline Of the history Of the Church OF
England
Miss Margaret Seymour Hall daughter Of the
Rev. Charles Han. Of BROOKLYN took up the his
tory ~ the Episcopal Church ~ America from its
inception IN Virginia, through the stormy times OF
ne trcutlous tiules In New-York. when every
cnurcn but closed. and the minister Of
tnaf church declared he would preach In spite OF
me prohibition unless they sh aid cut out his
hacVick gave all present "A hearty invitation 70
i-iif'l~on On The sunday school
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
FINCH LIND CL4IM SETTLED.

The State Forestry Board yesterday afternoon at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel disposed OF the long
standing claim of George r. Finch. OF Glens Falls.
to eleven thousand acres OF forest lands In Town
ship No 80 in Hamilton County. The State has
claimed title to nine thousand Of the eleven thou
sand acres. and concede- that Mr.. Finch mad a
legitimate title four thousand acres Mr. Finch
at the outset however laid claim TO nine thousand
acres The Board yesterday with Leutenant-GOv-
ernor Woodruff presiding agreed to pay Mr.. Finch
81 80 an acre for four thousand three hundred acres
and to allow him cut all the spruce over eight
inches in diameter. Mr. Finch. in return for this.
released any and all claim TO the remaining six
thousand seven hundred acres, but secured the
privilege OF cutting all the spruce above eight
inches in diameter.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
NEWS OF CLUBLAND.
WOMEN AT THE PAN-AAIERICAN ENPOSI-
TION-CONSUMERS LEAGUE
ENCOURAGED.

The Committee on Applied Arts of the Board OF
Women Managers Of the Pan-American Exposition,
seeing the difficulty that confronted many women
who are leaders in various industries Of this coun
try 10 secure space for an exhibit al the Pan
American Exposition. IS arranging tor collective
exhibits The committee VIII take the space n the
Exposition buildings and then sublet small por-
lions 70 the various wonen exhibitors. Many OF
the women who are desirous OF exhibiting al the
Pan-American Exposition wish for space too snal4
70 be allotted IN the Exposition buildings and the
Applied Arts COMMITTEES BY its present plan viii
enable these small exhibitors 10 have representa-
zion Among those who anxious 10 show speei-
mems u their work az the Exposition are women
who nave made a speciality OF hne settings FOR
,evvelry. experts IN leather work. art clubs, rug
Vgeavers, lace makers workers n pottery. oook-
Al the Exposition no building Il 70 be set aside
for exhibits OF women's work. but the various
buildings VIII be open 10 women exhibitors the
same q 20 men. and for the women who wish 10
make exceedingly small exhibits the collective plan
VII provide a way. Il IL said 10 he the first eX-
uosiion IN this country 10 show the work %
women side nv side with that of men. and the re-
many women workers OF the Americas.
The Women's Board VIII occupy pretty and
convenient clubhouse on the Exposition grounds,
formerly the home OF the Country Club Of Buffalo
u has been remodeIled and will be furnished artist
cslly and IS 20 be- the administration building of
the WOnen's Board during the Exposition No eX-
hirf-s 0f anv kind viii be arranged for in this
building and z Is not probable that any congresses
or meetings y women viii he held there unless o.
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New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
URGING THE IMPROVEMENT.
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION AND OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS WANT BUTrERNrLK
CHANNEL DEEPENED

The Merchants Association OF this city has
representative IN Washington urging on Repre-
sentStives' In Congress the need for Improvement
In New-Tork Harbor, and particularly the de-
STABILITY OF immediate action to deepen the But
termilk Channel between Governors Island and
Brooklyn II is believed by the Merchants Asso-
ciation that the commerce OF the city be in
creased greatly by deepening the Buttermilk Chan
mel, thus making an easy way for ships 70 pass
INTO the East River without rounding the Battery
The Improvement, 1t is asserted. viii make avail
able FOR many large ships many docks In Brooklyn
which are now shut of from them
Inc Chamber OF Commerce Thursday passed
oy unanimous vote a resolution in favor OF the
proposed Buttermilk Channel Improvement The
MuhlcipaI Assembly recently passed a similar reso-
Iullon- several or the exchanges said to be
preparing 10 take similar action The report OF
me secretary OF War. which was transmitted 10
congress on Thursday. gives the estimated cost OF
the Improvement at 81 600 providing for dredging
20 MAKE the channel forty feet deep. with a width
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
GOOD CHEER RECEIVED.

Every day expressmen are constant visitors 10
the headquarters OF the Tribune Sunshine Society,
and each one brings box or parcel OF good cheer
The Sunshine room looks though Santa Claus
had delegated large share OF his work 70 be done
by the T. S s. In box from Mrs. BirdsalIs sun
day school class at Paterson, n. J.. were many
charming gifts from Grace Adams. Mamie Haynes,
Susie Beach. Sarah Anderson and Marjorie Sloat.
The contributions entitle all these young women
10 membership the T. S. 5. Other Sunshine
packages came from Mrs. c. L. KortZ Mrs. Charles
n. Ramsden, Grace j Pierson; "Ettie,' Mrs n 5
Eltchei Miss S. r Payne Miss Lora Van Brunt,
F,lsie Lansing Graf. ''F. H" Miss Selma Smith
and "R x. A. and bags and worsteds came with
out
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
THE PLANS ADOPTED.
ING TO BEGIN MAY TWILL COST
ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

By unanimous vote the Governing COMMITTEES
OF the Stock Exchange thirty-eight Of the forty
two members being present. yesterday adopted
the plans for their building. as drawn by
Supervising Architect George B. Post and pre-
viOusly submitted to the Building Committee
The work of erecting the new structure will
begin on or about May 1. when the present
building will be razed. temporary quarters be-
ing taken at the Produce Exchange.
The plans exhibited yesterday show the
Broad-st elevation. The building viii be nine
stories high in the street and generally after
the Grecian style of architecture. The lower
floor win be occupied by telegraph, telephone
and cab wires. messenger rooms. and the like.
The Board room will be two stories above the
Broad-st. level and one story above the New-st-
entrance From the second floor to the sew
enth the roof will be supported by six Corin-
THAN pillars, which will he topped by pedt-
nent in the form OF an isOsceles triangle, elab-
Orately carved with appropriate alegorical hg-
The Broad-st. wall will be depressed from the
second floor to the pediment, and the greater
part of the wall will be of glass, thus insuring
the greatest possibiS amount of light and air
II is expected thai the building will be
ready for occupancy by May, 1902 The cost OF
the building it is understood, will be about
S1O00O00.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
FvCLrDED CHv4nAy ARRESTED.

Early yesterday United States Commissioner
Shields received a telegram from Buffalo thar two
Cinnamon had been arrested in that city for violat
ing the Chinese Exclusion act IN coming into this
country from Canada. the third having escaped.
Later in the day the Commissioner received tele-
phone message from the Grand Central Station 20
the effect that Jung Poon. the third Chinaman.
was held a prisoner there
Jung PoOn cannot speak English and through an
interpreter said that he had violated the Ex-
clusion act He had this country when ten
years old. and had lived in Southern California
He had gone TO Canada and had thought he had a
right return He had certificate which the
law requires Cinnamon 20 have when they leave
and return this country Assistant United States
District Attorney Parsons agreed 90 an odJ0urn-
nent. and Jung Poon was held IN 500 bail for ex-
animation on December T.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
TO CONFER WITH KINGS LEGISLATORS
ILEUTENANT-GovERNoR WOODRUFF FAvoFa
ELECTION OF CITY MAGISTRATES.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WOODRUFF FAvoRs
ELECTION OF CITY MAGISTRATES
Following his practice OF the last few years Lieu
tenart- Governor Woodruff has sent invitations 10
the Republican Senators-elect and Assemolyrnen-
elect from Kings County 10 meet at his house 10
talk over the programme for the coming session OF
the Legislature The date for the meeting has not
been chosen but the conference will be held within
the next two weeks
There has been an increase Of one in the Senate
representation, and of three in the Assembly dele
cation from the Republican organization IN kings
and this will undoubtedly be a basis for plea for
better places the committees The attitude or
the Brooklynites the proposed charter amend
ments will be discussed. Some Of them believ
that the Mayors power OF appointing Police Com
missioners should be restricted TO names submitted
by the political organizations that their salary
should be 5000 instead Of 50 600. proposed by the
charter revsers. and that the term Of the Commis-
sioners should be five years.
One of the bills which Lieutenant-Governor
Woodruff is said be considering provides for the
election Of city magistrates, one from each Con-
gress district. thus taking away from the Mayor
the power Of appointment Six OF the eight IN
Brooklyn are Republicans and their terms expire
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