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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
RIVER RIPPLES
What the Wild Waves are Saying" to
HahitueS Of the Wharf.

The stage of water in the river now
is nearly three feet, with a slight rise
still expected The lighter packets will
all be busy for the next week or So.
The trade which the small boats are
able to pick up is remarkable when it
is considered how many things there
are operating against the transfer of
freight by river at this season Of the
year.
The Marietta wharfboat is being
painted and put in first class shape for
the winter. The sign on the boat has
been retouched and now stands out
with a great deal of prominence, be-
ing conspicuous at a distance of sever
al hundred yards.
The ferryboat Mary Campbell, which
has been running a Sistersville, pass
ed down the river yesterday enroute tc
Parkersburg, where she will be put on
the docks for repairs.
The Calhoun is running from Clar-
ington to Wheeling and is getting al
the freight and passenger traffic she
can handle.
When the stage of water permits
Capt. VIM Duffy will be out with his
Goebel, which he viii run between
Long Bottom and Marietta.
The Telephone, which is owned by
some Williamstown parties, is report
ed as having lucrative trips from
New Matamoras to Wheeling.
The little steamer Harry passed VI
to Sistersville yesterday with tow o
140 barrels of oil.
Mr.. Harry Burnside, mate, on thu
Francis ]. Terrence, Is business visi
tor in the city.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
LOWEST PRICES.
Marietta Telephone.

To the Marietta Public:
The Marietta Telephone Company
takes this opportunity to thank the
citizens of Marietta for the continued
indications of their good will and ap-
probation of our efforts in establish
ing complete, modern, up-to-date
Telephone System for Marietta, and
we wish to assure our patrons that
nothing will be left undone to give
them the very best telephone service
in the United States.
During the last year we have eX-
pended large sums of money in the
construction of this exchange and tel
ephone system, and we are pleased to
be able to announce that we now have
our exchange and system in complete
operation and are prepared to give to
all telephone users a service that can
not be excelled anywhere.
We have the latest centralized call
System, absolutely doing away with
the old annoyance of standing and
ringing bells, and are prepared to give
immediate connections, thus affording
the quickest service obtainable.
We have endeavored to keep your
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25

Mills, Wolf Creeke, Roxbury, Stock
port, Veto, Dunham, Churchtown and
McConnelsville, and other towns are
being rapidly connected with our ex-
change, and as soon as the work can
be completed we will be able to give
our patrons direct connections with
every village and hamlet throughout
southeastern Ohio. This service with
villages and hamlets cannot be given
by any competing company.
In addition to this we have arrange
ments with The West Virginia West
ern Telephone Company, one of the
largest and most complete independent
telephone companies in the United
States, whereby we will be able to give
to our patrons direct communication
with all subscribers of said company
throughout West Virginia, Western
Pennsylvania, and Maryland, includ-
ing the cities of Parkersburg, Will
Jamestown, Slstersville, and many 9TH
ers, and also including over one thous-
and miles of toll lines touching all
parts of the States of West Virginia
and Maryland and Western Pennsyl-
vania.
We will also soon be fully connected
with all parts of the great long dis
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
Business telephone
Residence T elephone

beautiful streets free from unsightly
poles and wires, and not single pole
has been erected by us on Front street,
nor on the business portions of Greene
or Putnam streets, and your beautiful
residence streets have been kept as
free from poles and wires as it is pos
sible to do
We have gone to great trouble and
expense in the construction of under
ground conduits and the laying of
miles of copper cable, in order to pre-
serve the beauty Of your streets.
y large force of workmen are now
snGlced in extending and completing
our lines to every part of the city. i'm.
cluding West Marietta, and within a
few days complete service will be es-
tablished to all parts of the city, in
Guiding the West Side.
We already have long distance con-
nections covering more than one hun
dred miles, giving direct communica
ton with the following stations and
parties residing along the lines be-
tween said stations, viz Tunnel, Flem-
ing, Barlow, Layman, Vincent, Bart
lett, Cutler, Plantsville, Sharpsburg.
Chester Hill, Amesville, Lathrop, Wat
ertown, Waterford, Beverly, Browns
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
BEST SERVICE.

tance system Of The United States Tel
ephone Company which will enable us
to give complete service to all points
touched by said system and its innum-
cradle branches, thus affording direct
communication with all important cit
les in the United States, and with all
cities, towns and villages having an
independent telephone exchange, Of
which there are now more than $50 in
Ohio alone, and which is being con-
stantly increased,
We believe that the citizens of Mar
ietta appreciate our labor and efforts
to give them complete and modern
telephone system, and we respectfully
solicit your patronage.
This is a HOME COMPANY, and we
offer to the citizens of Marietta the
very best telephone service, at popular
prices.
No home should be without a tele-
phone when the same can be secured
at the small cost of .$1.00 per month,
and no business or professional man
can afford to do without telephone
when he can secure the same for $500
per month.
THE MARIETTA TELEPHONE CO.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
LOWER PRICES THAN EVER

of surplus progress,
normally prices
originally
legitimate
limited
quantities could hope reach
in correspondngy
prices
placed weeks before scared skyward
should and sell
AS
olemnly pledged and this splendid
unmatabe hoor filed with
merchandise disposal
will be wle
selling $125 selling
selling selling
support-we print carefully.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
STOCKS WERE STRONG
And Trading on the New York Exchange
Was Active.
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCldJeu fTeSS.
New York, Oct. 24.-Today's broad
and active market and wide fluctuation
Of prices offered an excellent oppor-
tunity fer speculation and all classes
Of professional operators were busy all
day. The broadly defined movements
which dominated the activity of the
whole market, under control of power
full speculative cliques, shows indica-
tions of cooperation between pools.
The late declines in prices increased
the pressure to realize, and the mark
ct closed active and weak, the level be-
ing materially below the best, but with
some striking net gains remaining.
The total shares traded in numbered
S25,S49. Money loaned at 4A@4& per
cent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
CIRCUIT RACES.
AT CHICAGO.

al SI1lSAbO.
Chicago, Oct. 24.-Harlem track was
slow.
Five and one-half furlongs: Rival
Dare, first; Sakatuck, second Our
Lizzie, third. Time, 109 3-5.
steeplechase, short course: Becky
RClfe, first; Mr. Dunlap, second; Last
Fellow, third. Time, 3:41 3-5.
Six furlongs: Sly, first; Found, sec
ond; Andes, third. Time, lis 1-5.
Mile and 70 yards: Pay the Fld-
dler, first; Boney Boy, second; Nor
roma, third. Time, 1:49.
Five and one-half furlongs: st
Marcos, first; Hanswurst, second; Quiz
II, third. Time, 1909 2-5.
Mile and quarter: Knight Ban
neret, first; Sam Lazarus, ESQ.,, sec
ond; Strangest, third. Time, 10 3-5
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
AT NEW YORK.

New York, Oct. 24.-Empire City
race track. The track was wet on top
from last nights RAIN, but the going
was safe and sure
Five and one-half furlongs: The
Rhymer, first; Chutanun, second; Ser
villa, third. Time, 1;OS1a. The Rhy-
mer disqualified for foullng.
One and one-sixteenth miles: In
trusive, first; Wait Not, second; Her
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
Suicide Of Bride.
: Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Scottsburg, Ind, Oct. 24.--Mrs. Jen-
ME Bridgewater suicided here today.
She took poison after inviting her
neighbors to party, She was nine
teen years old and bride of only a
few weeks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25

bert third. Time, 1:48.
About six furlongs: Trumpet, flrst
Carbuncle, second; Redpath, third.
Time, 1:10R.
Mile and 70 yards: Dread, first;
Bette Gray, second; Belle of Orleans,
third. Time, 1:45.
Six furlongs: The Pride, first; Pre-"
stidatateur, second; Federalist, third.
Time, 1:10k.
Five and one-half furlongs: Mead
die, first; Gold Heels, second; Malster,
third. Time, 1:0S1s.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
AT. ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, Oct. 24.-Kinloch Park
Track good.
One and one-quarter furlongs: Judge
Steadman, first; Pinar Del Rio, Sec
ond; Stuttgart, third. Time, 2:10.
Seven furlongs: Tony Lepping, first;
Varro, second; Orleans, third. Time
1:31.
Three-quarter mile: Bummer, first;
Gold Or, second; Maggie Davis, third
Time, 1:16h.
Mile and sixteenth: GO Out, first;
Felix Bard. second; Eeinstein, third
Time, EASY.
Six furlongs; Theory, first; Vict
Vince, second; May Din, third. Time
1:14%.
Mile: Haviland, first; Guide Rock
second; Glen Lake. third. Time
1:43.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
Treaty Approved.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Lima, Peru, Oct. 24-The Senate last
night approved the extradition treaty
with the United States with slight
amendment, fixing 5000 as the mini
mum limit of the sum allowing extra
dition.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25

Ask T. & o. C. e. agents for illus
trated booklet full OF information and
cool suggestions in regard to points OF
interest, rates and railroad and ateam-
er schedules.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
DOWlelte DepOrted.
Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Mansfield, o., Oct. 24,-Homer Kes-
sler Dowieite deason, was deported to-
night by the police. He went to
Crestline.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25

"a dose in time saves lives" DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup; natures
remedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary
diseases of every sort.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles.-Monarch over pain of every
sort. DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25

No one would ever be bothered with
constipation II everyone knew how
naturally and quickly Burdock Blood
Bitters regulates the stomach and
bowels.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
AT NEWPORT.

Cincinnati, Oct. 24.-Newport track
fast,
Five furlongs: Ep, first; Pirates
Queen; Resignation, third. Time,
1:04H.
Six furlongs: Flop, first; Zaza, sec
ord; Bob Baker, third. Time, 1:14A
One and sixteenth miles, G. B. Fox,
first; DR.. Black, second; Princess Ze-
no, third. Time, 1:49A.
Six furlongs: Death, first; Olcott,
second; Winter, third. Time, 1:14.
Mile and 70 yards: Woodtrice, first;
Zazel, second Troubaline, third.
/ Time, LACY.
One and sixteenth miles: The Slug
gard. first; Eitholin, second; Wine
Press, third. Time, 1:49k.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
-THE
Marietta Telephone Company.

Offices and Exchange, entire third floor of Union Block,
No. 2S2, Front Independent lines No. Party Lines
Full Metallic Circuit Centralized Call. Long Distance
INSTRUMENTS Quick Service.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25
To-day, Tuesday,

every Saturday,
merchandise prices be
belief.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-25

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
A MASS MEETING.

A mass meeting of the citizens and
workingmen was held last night at the
City Hall for the purpose Of sending
a committee to Washington to secure
work for this yard.
Reports were made from committees
appointed at Il previous meeting. Post
master burroughs made statements,
ETC., In reference to what should be
done. After much discussion by all
present who wanted to talk, q COM
mittee of five was then appointed from
the workingmen and five from the bus
mess men to cooperate with similar
committees from the two cities:
Workingmcn-John A. Mcdonald, r.
c. Irwin. Thomas Nolan, r. l.. Will
liams and II. l.. Herbert.
business Men-Major i. T.. Croker.
r. L. Lash. Frank Lindsay, c. Hatton
and c. S. Sherwood.
Numerous resolutions were intro
duced and adopted
inc secretary was instructed to COM
municate with other committees to an.
point n suitable time for a general
meeting of the committees, so rs to set
tie on time for going to Washington.
There being no other business. the
meeting adjourned, subject to call.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
root Not a Candidate.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Milwaukee, Wis, JAN. 1o.-Hcnry c.
Payne. National Republican commit
teeman of Wisconsin. to-day received
a letter from Secretary of War Root,
in which the latter states that he is
not. and will not be. Il candidate for
the Vice-presidency of the United
States. In his letter Mr.. Root express
es the belief that ii Is far more i'm
portant to the country, the Adminis-
tration and the Republican party, at
this time that he should continue to
attend 10 the business of the War or
flee, mot that there are not plenty of
other men who could we'll discharge the
duties of Secretary OF War. but hav-
ing spent five or six months in becom-
ing familiar with the subject. no other
man could step in and take up the work
without going through the same train
ing"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
A PRETTY MARRIAGE.

n very pretty marriage was solemn
ized by the Rev. Thomas ]. Brady at
his residence on High street yesterday
at 1870 p. m, the contracting parties
being Mr.. Randall 1<emper Revell. a
prominent contractor of Newport
News, and formerly of this city, and
Miss Julia Agnes Casey, of 522 South
street. The bride was dressed in n
gray travelling suit, and carried pink
and white carnations. The groom wore
the conventional black.
Miss Lillian NJ. Casey, n sister of the
bride. was bridesmaid, and was dress-
cd In blue cloth suit. nnd carried pink
carnations. Mr.. Frederick Ayers acted
rs best man.
The bridal couple left on the Ches-
apeake and Ohio boat at 3 D. M for
Newport News. where they will in the
future reside.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
CUPID TIES THE KNOT

a very pretty marriage was cclc-
DRAFTED yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Burwel Riddicl1, corner
of Pearl and Glasgow streets. Park
View. The contracting parties were
their daughter. Miss Christine Olof,
and Mr. Thomas Joshua King, a promi-
ncnt grocery merchant. The ceremony
was to have taken place at the Park
View Baptist Church, but owing TO re-
cent Illness OF Miss Riddick it was
deemed advisable not to subject her to
the excitement of a church wedding. so
the ceremony was performed in the
parlor in the presence of n few friends.
Rev. Mr.. Harris performed the cerc-
mony, assisted by Rev. J. w. Mitchell.
The bride was attired In neat trav-
cling suit and looked quite pretty, not
withstanding her recent Illness. After
the ceremony had been performed and
CONGRATULATIONS extended. the bridal
party proceeded to the Bay Line wharf,
where they took the steamer for Balti-
more and other cities
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
THEY PAID FOR THEIR FUN.

There is a gang OF negro boys who
congregate on High street, near Water
street, Some black shoes and others
merely loaf there. They are n regular
nuisance and have frequently been
complained OF by ncop1c Who tNlvcl
back and forth across the ferry.
Tuesday afternoon they behaved ride
ulously by singing. hallo!ng and dancing
on the street. Three OF them. Thos
Jenkins, Frank Hodges and Wm. Ross,
were taken in by the police yesterday.
They paid 81, with n warning that il
found in that locality again the fine
would be doubled and possibly con-
hnement. The Mayor says the nuis-
ance must be abated and il will.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
MEETING OF THE DAUGHTERS OF
TIlE, COEEDER ACY

The Daughters OF the Confederacy
held their annual meeting yesterday af-
ternoon at the residence of the Presi-
dent.
The first business was the election OF
officers. which resulted as follows;
Mrs. Alice II. Johnson. president; Mrs
Emmett Crump. vicc-prcsidcnt; Mrs
Virginia Griffin. recording secretary
Miss Annie Cox Barlow. Corresponding
secretary; Mrs. VIM II. Stewart. treas
urer; Mrs. ]. W. II. Porter historian;
Miss Lorctto Toomcr, registrar.
Mrs Elizabeth Norfleet Ridley and
Miss Josephine White Richardson were
elected members OF the chapter.
The Daughters will be at home tc
their friends from to o'clock Friday
afternoon, January 18th, at 2O2 North
street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
NAVAL ORDERS.

The following naval orders have been
issued:
Captain b. p. Iamberton is ordered
TO duty at the Washington navy ward
as member of the Naval Retiring
Board
Lieutenant Commander 2. B. Perry
Is detached from the Amphitrite.
Lieutenant Commander u. r. Harris
Is detached from the Indiana and or
dered to be examined for promotion at
the Washington navy yard.
Lieutenant Commander l.. T. Reamy
is detached from the Washington navy
yard and ordered to the Texas as ex-
ecutive officer.
Lieutenant Commander A. c. Dilling-
Kan is detached from the Texas and
ordered to the Indiana as executive Of
ficer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
FOOTBALL.

There was a game of football played
tuesday evening in Edwards field be-
tween the Little Eagles and the Henry
street boys. which resulted in n score
of 20 to 0 in favor OF the former. The
following is the lineup of the two
clubs:
Henry Street. Position. Little Eagles
V. Reynolds right halt-back. G. White
w. Reynolds left half-back u. Hale
H. Ripley ....rii-ht end III. Ricketts,
J. Stringcr .quarterback IL. V. Wood
i. Ripley.... left end Nv. Bunting
y. Brown. right tackle. w. Williams
G. Parker. left guard. c. iHoofnagle
H. Spoils.... left tackle. G.. Bucquctt
ii. j. Spells right guard. ]. Anierton
j. Murden .-.... center 800. ]. Talbot
X. ShultZ... full back. III. Halbot
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
DEATH OF MRS. GATLING.

Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Calling, wife of Mr..
T. ID. Calling, died yesterday at 1890
O'Clock ut the residence OF her husband
No. us County street. in the 30th year
of her age. Mrs. Calling had been n
great sufferer, having been sick for two
years but She bore II with the forth
tude of Il Christian. She leaves n hus-
Land anl three children to mourn their
loss. The remains will be taken to
l!arrellsvillc. y. c.. via Norfolk ana
Carolina road to-day for interment
The services will be conducted at the
grave
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
4 LIVELY Sc1lnnI u

Yesterday morning about $50 o'clock
n negro man and woman had n lively
sct-to on the corner OF King and Wash
inston streets. A man struck Il woman,
who In turn rammed n fork in his arm.
He then Grew knife and cut her
several times. The woman screamed
murder! fire! police, etc, which brought
quite number of persons 10 their win
dows. An officer came IN. but the
man had become frightened and ran off.
\ warrant was issued for his arrest;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
ANNUAL MEETING OF TRUSTEES

ANNUAL MEETING OF TRUSTEES.
The annual meeting of the trustees
of the Portsmouth Orphanage Asylum
was held Tuesday night. The first
business was the election of officers for
the year. Mr.. e. c. Brooks, the presi-
dent. was unanimously reelected,
Judge l.. r. Watts. vice-presdent;
Geo. L. Neville. treasurer. and Colonel
w. Fl. Stewart. Secretary
Executive Committee-E. L. Lash,
William II. Stewart. James II. Toomer.
Finance-James Il. Borum, John T.
King and f. d. GILL;
Mr.. w. A. Culpepper was reelected
superintendent.
The resignation Of Mr.. A NJ. Tabb,
one OF the trustees. was received and
accepted MIR. John a. Morris was
elected to fill the vacancy.
The report of the superintendent
showed fourteen children in the asy-
lum, ten boys and four girls, all of
whom are in good health. The oldest
boy will arrive at the age of discharge,
16 years. on the 1st of June next lie
has no relatives and will have no
home. He, therefore. asks the trustees
to assist the boy in securing employ
mcnt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Goodinvestmonts.

we have clients who wish to ncgo-
tiate loans on first mortgage real es-
tate to the amount Of $4,000 to $4,000,
in sums ranging from $500 to $4,000. II
YOU desire first-class investments call
at once. The Seaboard Real Estate
Co. pa High street, upstairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Who VIII Pc tho EIrst7

We Will build Il home in Park View
with all modern improvements to suit
YOU for 500 cash and balance on terms
to suit YOU. Call to-day. The Sea-
board Real Estate Co. PA High street,
upstairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
FIRE LAST NIGHT.

Last night an alarm of fire was
sounded from box G.. which called out
the department. II was caused by house
No. 9lG Green street, occupied by col
orci people, being on fire. 1t was put
out without the aid of the department.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
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DEATH OF MRS. ROGERS.

Mrs Annie Rogers, wife of Frank S.
Rogers. died Monday night mt the resi-
''ence of her sister. Mrs. Michael Ginty.
NO. SD Fourth street. in tho cath year
OF her age The funeral will take place
rms afternoon ut o'clock from st.
Paurs Catholic Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
INFORMATION
FOR EVERYBODY
Brief Mention of the News, Both
General and Personal.
oFMATTERs oFINTEREsT

Notes of Horo Thnn Passing Notice,
Conciseiy writton That Much May
no ~ntd In Little Spnce- Condcnsed
New. for Those who Read Quickly
and Thons who HIVE 40 Time TO
sparo 10 LEARN What Is Going on
ia tho city and Surrounding See
sion,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Cleveland Coos puoking.

Washington. Jan. lo.-Ex President
Cleveland passed through Washington
tonight enroute to Georgetown. S. c..
where he will spend q few days duck
shooting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
COLONIAL TEA POSTPONED.

ST. Paul's Aid Society have postponed
their colonial tea to which they have
issued invitations for Friday evening.
January l2th, to Tuesday evening. jan
uary 18th, 1000.