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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Low Rate Excursions to Indianapo-
lis via Pennsylvania Lines. October
1st and End for all trains, and for
trains scheduled to arrive at Indian
apolis before 1900 noon October 3rd.
Excursion tickets will be sold 10 Indi-
annapolis for Quadrennial Convention
National Association Democfatic
Clubs, valid for return trip until Fri
day, October 5th
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, of Coal
Run, spent Sunday as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Henry.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Mr.. William Miller was a business
visitor at Marietta Tuesday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Mr.. Henry Dearing left for Marietta
Monday where he has secured employ
ment.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Mrs. Ephriam Palmer was the guest
OF Mrs Miranda Palmer the day of the
Fair.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Stephen Butler and family attended
the Barlow fair last week.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Mr.. Oscar Burfeld and Miss Dot
Swayne attended the ball at Water
town, the 2Sth ult.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Mrs Roscoe Devol spent several
days with relatives near Beverly last
week.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

GEO. w. RARDON, Pres
X. H. Wagner, r. S.
Oct. 1t.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-04

Mrs. H. NJ. Palmer, of Marietta, who
has been visiting her son, C. d. Palmer
here, returned Tuesday.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
XsMsEERCLAl
'zENANCLAI

New YOrk-There are few changes in
the business situation to be recorded this
week. Sentiment appears to be slightly
improved, but no pronounced increase in
the trade movement is noticeable. 1t is
likely that none will be seen until the
crop outlook can be gauged with great
er degree Of accuracy and something
more is known with regard to the prob
able course of the money markets next
fall. So far as the volume of business
on the stock exchanges is concerned,
there has not been any improvement
worth mentioning, but the tone Of the
markets has been strong and some of the
specialtes have shown sharp advances.
Possibly the most encouraging develop
ment in the situation is the effort which
is being made by the large iron and steel
interests to- arrive at an understanding
regarding production and prices. The
capital of the country is working ON
broad business lines.
Chicago-Considerab activity charac-
terized operations on the Board of Trade
during the week, but it was mainly con-
fined to professionals, interest of the gen.
eral public having largely disappeared as
prices receded. The action of the grain
markets was for the most part governed
by the climatic influences upon the grow
ing crops. Wheat, after selling lower
than it has touched for month or more,
rested Saturday within - cent bushel
of the price it closed at the week previ-
Gus. There is great difference of opinion
regarding the seasons probable produc-
ton of both wheat and corn, although the
action of the market gives indubitable in
dication of the side of the question to
which the majority inclines. With re-
gard to wheat, the preponderance of opin-
ion points to belief in somewhat higher
prices for the season than prevailed dur
ing the one previous, but there is sug-
gestion that from the recent decline Of
IA cents a bushel from the top of the
former advance more moderate views Of
the effect Of the crop damage in this
country in it's relation to the worlds pro-
duction have come to prevail. While
good feeling exists among the other pow
ers, the war in China is not likely to be
Of any benefit to the bulls in wheat, if
for no other reason than the certain eff
feet it will have in producing another
heavy advance in ocean freights. Unless
the worlds total wheat production shall
prove smaller than at present believed
after it's measure can be more accurately
taken-the highest prices of the season
probably already have been seen. Corn
gives promise Of a bountiful crop, and
although stocks of old grain are believed
to be small and the shipping demand ex-
cellent, it will be difficult to prevent
further decline in price unless the wealth
er shall again become unpropitious.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
Beers BOLD STROKE.
Dewet Cuts Roberts Com munications
and Captures 100 High1anders.

Dewet Cuts Roberts Communications
and Captures 100 Highlanders.
Gen. Dewet succeeded in cutting Lord
Roberts communications, both by rail-
way and telegraph, and captured 100 Of
the Highlanders. The story of the Fed
eral commanders bold raid reached Lon
don in the form of telegram from Gen.
Forestier-W Walker, dated at Cape Town,
forwarding a dispatch from Gen. Knox,
as follows:
"Have followed commando since July
16. Hard, sharp fighting at Palmiet-
fontein, July 10. Prevented from pursu-
ing lager by darkness; 800 Beers found.
Our casualties five killed and seventy-six
wounded. Enemy doubled back through
the Paardekral in the darkness. / be-
lieve the commando consists Of 1000
men and four guns and is accompanied
by President Steyn and both the De-
vets" Gen Knox continued: 'sThe wire
and mair line Of the railway north Of
Honingspruit have been cut and also the
telegraph to Pretoria and Pochefstrom.
According to my information, Dewet has
crossed the railway and going north"
Gen. Kelly Kenny telegraphs from
Bloemfontein: "The railway has been cut
north Of Honingspruit and supply train
and 100 Highlanders captured by the enc
N.Y. A report was received this morning
that large force Of the enemy is NOV
ing on Honingspruit. All communication
with Pretoria is cut off.
The British war Office received tele-
gram from Lord Roberts which repeats
the news contained in the telegram from
Gen. Forester Walker, given above, and
continues: "Methuen continued his march
after the occupation of Heckport, and
engaged the enemy's rear guard at Finds
fontein. Casualties, one killed and one
wounded. Early Saturday he attacked
the enemy at ELEPHANTS mex and COM
pletely dispersed them, inflicting heavy
loss. Our casualties were slight. By
these successes Rustenburg has been re-
lieved, and Methuen and Baden-Powell
have joined hands. Hunter reports that
Bruce Hamilton secured strong position
on the Spitzray, with battery and the
Cameron Highlanders and 500 mounted
men, Our casualties were three of the
Camerons killed"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
APPEALS FOR HELP.
BELATED MESSAGE FROM CON.
GER is RECEIVED.
He Writes from Pekin July that a
General Massacre Was Imminent
Besieged in British Legation and
She1led by Chinese.

s
A written message, signed Conger and
dated July 4, was received at Men-Tsin
on the 21st. 1t was cabled to the Navy
Department in Washington Tuesday by
Captain Charles Thomas, commander Of
the Brooklyn. The Conger note says:
Been besieged two weeks in Brit
ish legation. Grave danger of gen
eral massacre by Chinese soldiers,
who are Smelling the legation daily.
Relief soon, if at all. City with
out government, except by Chinese
army. Determined to massacre all
foreigners at Pekin. Entry of relief
forces into city will probably be
holly contested.
A Washington correspondent, writing
Wednesday, says that the letter from
Minister Conger in his own handwrit-
ing, under date Of July 4, reported to the
State Department contains no encourage
ment for the officials who have been
confident of the safety of the foreigners,
and have accepted the message of July
Is as genuine. More than anything here
tofore received this message casts a
gloom over the capital. The statement
that Pekin was in control Of imperial
troops has no significance further than
to indicate the helplessness of the Gov
eminent at the time the letter was writ
ten.
The serious position of the foreigners
as reported by Mr.. Conger has aroused
apprehension and revived skepticism in
official circles where the developments Of
the last few days have had the effect of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
DID NOT KILL HIS WOUNDED.
Statement that Seymour Had Done Sc
Evidently Fabrication.

Statement that Seymour Had Done So
Evidently a Fabrication.
There is nothing in the extensive re-
port of Admiral Seymour received in San
Francisco by the American Maru to
prove the sensational story that was cir
culated the earlier part Of this month to
the effect that Admiral Seymour, who
commanded the Pekin relief expedition,
killed his wounded to save them from the
Chinese.
Commander S. w. Very, q. S. N, who
returned from the Orient on the steamer
and others who were at Hong Kong when
Admiral Seymour returned from Tien-
Tsin did not hear the story, and the adj.
miral's report, which is an elaboration of
the cablegram published on the 3Oth of
June, makes not the slightest mention Of
the affair. but, on the contrary, goes into
particulars Of the bravery of the allies in
guarding the wounded, who were placed
In fatboats and lowed down the river by
details of soldiers and marines while the
main body of the troops fought the Chin
ese off with rifles and Maxims.
The Chinese minister in Washington
received dispatch Tuesday morning
from Sheng. the director Of railroads and
telegraphs at Shanghai, stating that the
foreign ministers are to be sent from
Pekin to Tien-Tsin under escort; also
that the imperial government has not
only been protecting them, but has sup
piled them with food.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
BIG INCREASE IN PATENTS.
Five Thousand Increase in App1ica tions
Over Preceding Year.

Five Thousand Increase in Applications
Over Preceding Year.
The report of Commissioner of Patents
Duell for the fiscal year ended June 80
last shows total Of 26,540 patents grant
ed, including reissues and designs. There
were 1860 trade marks, 6S2 labels and
90 prints registered Patents that ex-
pired numbered 1888. Allowed applica-
tions forfeited for non-payment of the
final fees were 4,052. Of the total Of
39,S15 applications received 2,263 were
for designs, 90 for reissues, 1859 for ca
Yeats, 2.105 for trade marks, 872 for la
bells and 127 for prints.
The total receipts of the patent office
were 81, 35S, 228; total expenditures, ST.
247, 1928; surplus turned into treasury,
$110,4O1. On July thirty out of the
thirty-six examiners had their new work
within one month from the date of filing
and three of the remaining six overran
that time by only one day. The amend
ed work in nearly all of the divisions was
acted on within fifteen days after fling
Applications awaiting action by the
patent Office numbered 1864, which is be-
tween 500 and 600 more than on July i,
1899. The number of applications for
patents, etc, received during the fiscal
year just closed was 5000 greater than
during the preceding year, and the num-
correspondingly greater. The work of
the clerical divisions also has been kept
up to date.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
Notes of Current Events.

Cumberland, Md, cement mills burned.
Loss $4,000.
Isaac FL. Pollard, Norfolk, Va, killed
Miss Ella Owens and himself.
The equal suffrage amendment was de-.
feated at the recent Oregon election by
vote of 28,4O2 to 26,265.
Pretoria kilograms say that supplies Of
warm clothing are reaching Lord Rob-
erts' infantry, who had been ragged.
Two enormous lake steamers, costing
81 600, 900, are to be built at Chicago for
the Great Lakes Navigation Company
The executive committee of the Anti
Imperialistic League has decided to call
a national conference, to meet in Indian
apolis Aug. Is.
The Lourenzo Marquee correspondent
of the London Times says: Both the
burghers and the foreigners who are ar
irving here profess a strong belief that it
will take from three to six months to SUBJ
due the Beers"
A regular business carried on in France
by ladies of the highest standing is to
secure rich American brides for penniless
men of title. These matrimonial agents
receive heavy fees when they are success
full.
The crusade against tuberculosis is now
being pushed with determined zeal in al
most every province Of Canada. The two
leading cities, Montreal and Toronto,
have organizations for the propagation
Of information regarding the prevention
and treatment of the disease.
A dispatch from Lourenzo Marquee
SAYS: "A consignment from foreign
firm marked Dutch cheese-da damaged,
proved to contain army boots for the.
Beers. It passed customs with unusual
dispatch, and the British consul IS max
Ing representations to the Portuguese
GsyeEnn3Rt-"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
An Isthmian Canal.

The territorial Jurisdiction of the
United States has been augmented In
the Atlantic by the cession Of Porto
Rico, which, with the occupation OF
Cuba, held in trust for the future,
serves to guard the Gulf of Mexico and
to extend our influence in the West In
dies.
The necessary link to connect our At
lantic and Pacific interests, continental
as we'll as insular, has seemed to be an
interoceanic canal, owned and control
led by the government Of the United
States. An apparently irremovable
barrier to the accomplishment of this
object has existed in the Clayton-Bul-
wer treaty, which since 1850 has bound
this government not to undertake such
a project as national enterprise.
Through all the political administra-
tons since the negotiations of that con-
yention no American President or Sec
rotary of State has ever denied the ex-
istence and the consequent obligation
Of that treaty during it's continued rec
ignition. Whatever may be said of Its
"voidability," it's existence as a solemn
compact binds the conscience and honor
OF the American government and peo-
pie until it is legally annulled. In
convention, dated Feb. 8, 1900, this gov
eminent procured the voluntary con-
sent Of Great Britain to modify essen
TALLY the terms of that agreement,
thereby liberating the United States
from it's previous engagement not to
construct or own an interoceanic canal
AS the canal must Of necessity lie with
in territory foreign to the United
States, it is evident that it must be OF
a neutral character and not be en-
ployed as an agency of war.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
T1EN-TsIN IN HORRIBLE STATE
Native City Ruined and Many Bodies
Lying Unburied.


Tien-Tsin adyices via Shanghai say
that the native city presents an appalling
spectacle of war and desolation. Scarcely
a dozen houses are intact on the side
facing the settlements. Inside the city
damage is terrific. Many of the buildings
nearest the wall were literally blown tc
pieces.
Among the residences charred corpses
are everywhere. Dogs and pigs are feed
ing on them. The allies are busy remov
ing the dead. Owing to their great num-
Der, many have not yet been buried. The
Chinese, it is said, have lost altogether
about 1000 since the trouble started.
Most Of them have been killed by Boxers
and soldiers.
The streets throughout the city are
strewn with all kinds of articles and
dozens of Chinese are digging in the ruins
for money and other valuables. Most of
the houses which are intact or little dam
aged display the flags Of one or the 9th
err Of the allied forces, the Japanese and
French flags predominating.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
JESTER BURNED A TRUNK.
Mysterious Actions of Defendant in
1871 Related by Witnesses.

| mysterious ACC1OHS OF DGIcnQanG In
1871 Related by Witnesses.
The third week of the trial of Alexan-
der Jester began at New London, Mo-,
Monday with A. M. Martin Of Indiana on
the witness stand. He swore that he
first met Jester on the streets Of Web
ster, Ind. He made arrangements to
meet Jester at Indianapolis and accom-
pany him overland to the Jester farm,
neear Wichita, Kan. Witness described
their journey through the States and the
property Jester had, much of which cor
responds with the property Of Gilbert
Gates. Witness also swore that between
Fort Scott and Unionton, Kan, Jester
burned up trunk. This is supposed to
have been the trunk belonging to the
missing Gates.
r. V. Martin, also of Indiana, testified
that he accompanied Jester and the
Street party from Indiana to Kansas. He
saw Jester burn a trunk on the route
while in Kansas He had never seen the
trunk until it was on the fire. He was
impressed with TESTERS demeanor, he be-
ing reserved and guarded in what he said.
Joseph H. Thompson Of Richmond,
Ind, testified that Jester stopped at his
home in 1871 and stayed there for some
thing like a, week. He had two teams
and when asked where he got the bay
team said he "dickered for it from a
young fellow who was travelling with
him. The boy was travelling with him,
but got tired and left him in Missouri to
go home, he said. The witness said that
after Jester left he found some grain
sacks in the barn with the name A. A.
Gates on them. Witness said he noticed
that Jester was very restless while at his
home
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02

arousing hope that Chinese reports were
sincere The accuracy of the conditions
reported in Mr.. Conger's letter cannot
be questioned and unless the Chinese
Government has regained control of the
imperial troops and has taken foreigners
under it's protection there is reason to
fear the worst and question the sincerity
of Chinese officials.
Ii Hung Chang's prediction that the
march Of international forces upon Pekin
would result in massacre Of foreigners is
now accepted in connection with Mr..
Conger's report as indicating purpose to
prepare the world for the announcement
of the death of the foreigners.
Up to Wednesday no information has
been received from the Chinese legation
or Chinese Government in response to
President McKinley's reply to the En-
peror, and no answer had been received
from the second dispatch sent to Minister
Conger through Minister WI.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
Political Notes,


The Democratic platform can be read
in three words-'sAg'in the Govern
ment."
Ten cent cotton was touched under
a Republican administration that open
ed the mills.
A Republican surplus of S1,229, 776
in time of war is better than Demo
cratic deficit of $146, TOP ,915 in time Of
peace.
There are now at the Paris Exposi-
ton Ave Kansas farmers from one
township. This is merely sample
prosperity fact.
No. 2 spring wheat sold in Chicago
at IS cents last month, as against 6111a
cents In June, 1896. Why make q
change back to the Democratic admin
istration and prices?
Bets of 4 to that Mckinley will be
reelected President have already been
made. A New York Republican, who
had $4,000 to wager, at 8 to 1, found
no enthusiastic Democratic takers.
It may be assumed with a good de,
gree Of confidence that this campaign
will not be as profitable for Mr.. Bryan
as was the last The people win be
slow to part with their good money,
to hear hard luck stories.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02

any threats made by Democrats. The
question was considered too general by
the court and was ruled out. Gov. Brown
said the defense expected to show plain
ly expressed intention on the part of Sen
ator Goebel and his associates to GUST the
Republicans regardless of the merits of
the case. I've will show your honor" he
said, "that one Of the counsel in this case
said Goebel would be Governor if every
white Republican in Kentucky had to be
killed.
Judge Cantrill accused Gov. Brown Of
making political speeches to the audience
and not arguing point Of law. Only the
arrival Of the noon hour and recess pre-
vented serious breach.
The first witness called by the prose-
cution was John ricketts, Of Knox County.
He said that during the excitement at
Frankfort Henry Youtsey told him the
best way to settle the contest was to put
Goebel out of the way; that Goebel could
be killed from the executive building and
that whoever did it could escape through
the basement and barber shop. He said
his job depended on the Republicans win
ming the contest. Youtsey said: ''I've got
500 and there are twelve others with a
like amount to pay for the work" Wit
ness admitted, on cross-examination, that
Powers had always counseled sobriety
and no violence.
During the afternoon Adjt. Gen. Muir
ray was on the stand and produced sew
eral letters written by Powers. They
were of no material value. w. p. Reed
er Of Knox County said that Charles Fin
ley told him there would be trouble at
Frankfort and that he would not be sur
prised if Goebel was killed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
PENNsYLvAnlA's PRODUCTS.

Enormous Increase In Output and
Employment Under Prosperity.
Pennsylvania produced of pig iron in
1899, 6,542, 1903 gross tons, or more than
20 per cent. of the entire production OF
Great Britain, over 48 per cent. of the
production of the United States and
over "a per cent. in excess of her pro-
duction in 1894
Pennsylvania produced GAG, 15S
gross tons of steel in 1899, being nearly
20 per cent. in excess of the entire pro-
duction of Great Britain, over so per
cent. of the production Of the United
States and over $50 per cent. in excess
of her production in 1894. Over 40 per
cent. more steel was produced in Penn
sylvania in 1899 than was produced IN
the entire United States in 1894.
Pennsylvania produced, in 1899, 4
O93, 4S5 net tons of rolled iron and Steel
not including steel bilIets nor muck
bar This was over SO per cent. of the
entire production Of the United States,
and over 1872 per cent. in excess of her
production in 1894.
over "a per cent. more iron and steel
than was rolled in the entire United
States in 1894.
The United States produced Of tin
and terne plate, in 1899, 435 per cent.
in excess Of the production in 1894,
Pennsylvania producing 81 per cent. Of
this increase.
The aggregate value of the output OF
these enumerated industries in Penn
sylvania for 1899 was approximately
$500, 100000, and employment was
given to some $4,000 workmen, skilled
and unskilled, at materially increased
wages. There were 15,347 men en-
ployed in pig iron at an average daily
wage of $1,51, as against O,4O2 at $l.26
in 1894; 69,982 were employed In rolled
iron and steel in 1899 at an average
daily wage Of $1.95, as against 4O,352
in 1894 at $161.
In the black plate tin works COMPARE
son cannot be made with 1894; but, In
1899, 1852 workmen were employed at
an average daily wage Of $2.36, as
against 2,474 in 1895 at $1.87.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
Hogs Are Valuable.

In the last six months, hogs have
advanced So a head. Apply this to
$4,000, 900 hogs, and there is profit
of $50, O00, 900 for Western farmers.
This is better than Wall street. 1t is
a sure thing, the result of prosperity.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02

interesting, there was q
spat between ex-Gov.
John Young Brown, Sc
nior counsel for Powers,
and Judge Cantrill, in
which the attorney and
the judge exchanged a
hot passage of words.
II. e. Combs Of Glas-
gov was on the stand,
and Gov. Brown asked
him if there was any
drunkenness among 9th
o,.o %h.n Dnnrhlsaon Ar
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
Democrats for Imperialism.

The failure Of the Democrats to de-
nounce the annexation of Hawaii was
doubtless due to the fact that the vote
OF Hawaii alone enabled them to revive
the 16 to l corpse.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
HOT WORDS IN POWERS CASE.

Judge Accuses Gov. Brown of Making
Political Speeches in Court.
The Powers trial at Georgetown. KY,
developed several new features Monday.
In addition to the testimony, which was
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
!. why,,f

II do not care to hold Office unless
it enables me to do something to aid
the people In their fight against organ
lied wealth. wv. J. Bryan.
Then why drop the income taxi