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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
AT THE FACTORY OF THE MARIETTA TORPEDO COM
PANY.
Bull DINGS BLOWN TO PIECES AND A TEAM OF
HORSES KILLED.

plosion but was smothered by the acid,
and took fire. Both horses were
stripped of their harness and the wag-
on was demolished.
WRECK AND RUIN.
The scene around the factory is one
Of wreck and ruin. Pieces of iron,
wood in every size from splinter to
large plank, are scattered over the
ground for radius of l50 yards Trees
near the scene of the explosion are
stripped of their leaves and the large
iron barrels which are used to hold the
acid are warped and twisted out of
shape. Where the factory was situat-
ed there is a hole 20 by 80 feet and
about 10 feet deep. The factory was
situated at the mouth of a small rum
and the banks of the run are torn and
ploughed as though they had been sub
jected to heavy artillery fire.
AMOUNT OF GLYCERINE.
The amount of glycerine which was
in the factory at the time of the explo-
sion is supposed to be Sc cans. AS
there are eight quarts in a can it may
be easily imagined what a force for
destruction 440 quarts of nitro-glycer-
inc would have. The powerful force
of this explosive is evidenced on every
side where the concussion took place
QUEER COINCIDENCE.
1t was a queer coincidence that the
boiler which was used at the factory
| figured in the explosion of the same
companys factory near Moore's juno
tion about one year ago. And it is still
more singular that the boiler has come
out of both explosions without appar-
ent injury. 1t was the only piece of
machinery in the whole factory which
was left intact and which was recogniz-
able as having formerly been part Of
a well regulated factory.
THE LOSS.
|
conservative estimate places it in
the neighborhood of four thousand
/ dollars. In addition to the four hun
dred and more quarts of glycerine, a
large amount of acid was destroyed.
THE CAUSE.
| No one seems to be able to figure out
the cause of the explosion, although
one theory is that it was produced by
concusson caused by one of the horses
stamping violently his feet,
LUCKY ESCAPE.
The most fortunate thing OF the
whole affair was the escape Of the
workmen. Messrs. j. l.. WEIGH
Thomas Mendenhall and w. S. Roberts
left the factory but few minutes be-
fore the explosion, their morning work
having been finished.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
DR.. B. R. BALES,
Physician and Surgeon.
OFFICE. 2eo FRONT STREET.
RESIDENCE, 623 SIXTH STREET.
Phones: Office, 435; Residence. 373-3.
The State Dye Works

Has removed to No. Tiber Way,
Riley Block, where they will be more
thoroughly equipped than ever to ham
die all kinds of wearing apparel, car
pets, rugs, and tapestries. Four years
of successful operation and growing
trade in Marietta testify to the quality
of their work. Ladies' Ball and Eve
ming Dresses dry cleaned quickly and
thoroughly without odor or shrinkage.
Gentlemen's fine suits cleaned most
successfully. Clothing of all descrip-
tions dyed in any desired shade.
Pressing and repairing on short notice.
NO. 4, TIBER WAY.
Sept |, till Jan. ], 1901,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
jefferson One Century Ago.

Just one hundred years ago Thomas
Jefferson was first elected president
1t is a curious coincidence, in view OF
the Democratic abuse of Mckinley, tc
read that sin many respects the cam
paign of 1900 was the most bitter In
our political history. Certainly nc
candidate for the presidency was ever
the object of such violent slander and
abuse as Jefferson. In New England
especially the great body Of reputable
and proper people identified Jefferson
with almost everything was was disor'
ganizing and bad, and were vehemen,
in their belief that II he were elected
the foundations of government and Of
society would be destroyed"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
BRYAN'S PROFITS.
ne Has Made Political Agitation Pay
Him Well.

he Has Made Political Agitation Pay
Him Well.
Not quite 16 to l, but exactly 13.A
TO /, has been the increase in MIR,
Bryan's property as returned for tax
alton at Lincoln in five years, during
which he has had neither profession
nor occupation, nor visible means OF
support, except running for the presi-
dency. In 1895 his entire assessment
was s34O; in 1890 he pays $342 taxes
on an assessment Of S4,560.
His personal friends estimate his
property at from $4,000 to 100000
which is doing very nicely for man
without an income. 1t is fair to him
to say, however, that his friends ex-
plain that his expenses are enor-
NOUS" although in fact this only
makes more mysterious his rapid ac-
emulation of capital.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
A Beggar's Guides. i.

A blind beggar with three dogs as
guides was an object of interest on the
streets yesterday. The dogs had bells
on their collars and led the way for
the blind man, going along the streets
and into stores and dwellings without
paying attention to anything save
their work of guiding the footsteps of
their master.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last two
years was supposed to be incurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only consti.
tutional cure on the market. 1t is TAX
en- internally in doses from 10 drops to
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
DISAPPOINTING
Were Stock Quotations on the New York
Exchange.

Were Stock Quotations ON the New York
Exchange.
BY Associated Press
New York, Sept. 6.-Hopes aroused
by yesterdays increase in business,
that a more active trading in stocks
was at hand, were disappointed today.
The stock market offered little Of in
terest, London's attitude was that of
indifference toward American securi-
ties The list as whole hung heavy
and was neglected throughout the day.
Kansas City Southern bonds were
active and reactionary. Otherwise
bonds dull, irregular. Sales $730,0O0.
United States refunding Is advanced
u.
Money was offered at IL per cent.
Total shares traded in, 145,33O.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

EVERY AMERICAN DOLLAR IS
A GOLD DOLLAR OR ITS ASSURED
EQUIVALENT, AND AMERICAN
CREDIT STANDS HIGHER THAN
THAT OF ANY OTHER NATION"
BRYAN STANDS FOR A DEPRE-
GATED DOLLAR AND NATIONAL
DISHONOR.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

Three criminal transcripts from the
docket of Squire McDermott were tilet
in the Clerks office yesterday in the
following cases: Ohio against CalYir
Jones for assault and with assault
with intent to kill; Ohio against sar'
ah Murphy, assault and battery
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
THE BRIDGE
win he Ready to Open to the Public by
Next Monday.

WIN ne tehuy 10 open 10 the EuDiic Dy
Next Monday.
Contractor Shrake stated yesterday
that work on the bridge would be
done and it would be ready to open to
the public by next Monday.
During the past few days rapid pro-
gress has been made toward the COM
pletion OF the structure and the ap-
proaches. The plank are being spiked
down on the span at the east end and
it will not require much time to finish
up the stone wall for the approach,
filling in the space between walls and
getting 1t in shape to be packed.
He also said that the pontoon would
be taken away by the first of the
week, leaving the new bridge as the
only manner of crossing the river.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

Half fare excursions via Toledo &
Ohio Central Extension r. R., Ohio
State Fair, Columbus, September 3rd
to 7th, 1900. Grand Commandery
Knights Templar, Columbus, October
l6 to 18th, 1900. National Association
Letter Carriers. Detroit, September Sd
o 8th, 1900.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

II Bryan's public utterances keep on
Increasing in bitterness we may ex-
pect to have him promising to return
Texas, New Mexico and California to
Mexico, to compel Great Britain to
take Hawaii, and to ask the Car to
accept Alaska.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
CONFERENCE
Of Gold Democrats at Indianapolis.-They
VIII Support Mckinley.

by Associated Press.
indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 6.-At a
ccrferen :e OF gold Democrats hell
here today, it was decided that Nat
ional Headquarters be established here
and that the campaign be conducted in
the interests of Mckinley. Gen.
Charles Tracey, of New York, was the
most conspicuous visitor.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

This is a business administration.
Any emergency which may arise is
handled with neatness and dispatch.
The Spanish war and the Cinese trou-
BILE are instances in point
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

Half fare rates to Columbus, account
of Ohio State Fair. $3.50 round trip
Good going Sept, 3rd. 4th, 5th, 9th and
7th. Returning on all trains up to and
including Sept. 8th inclusive.
Leave Marietta 6:20 a. m; arrive at
Columbus 1885 a. m. Leave Marietta
2:40 p. m; arrive Columbus 1850 p. m.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

An ideal trip via T. & o. C. Ex-
tension, o. c. Lines. and steamer City
OF Alpena, Thursday, Sept. 10th, 1900.
Marietta to Macklnac Island, $500 for
the round trip. Stop-over allowed at
Detroit. Limit September 18th, 1900.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

Looking BACKYARD" is causing Mr..
Bryan a great deal Of worry. There
are some things he would have the
people to forget, but they very persls-
that direction.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

September 18th, 18th, 18th and 10th,
for Sovereign Grand Lodge l. o. o. F.
Convention, excursion tickets will he
sold to Richmond, Virginia, via Penn
sylyania Lines, good returning Tues
day, September 25th, inclusive.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

STATE.
For Secretary OF State
L. G. LAYLiN. Of Huron.
For Supreme Judge
JOHN A. sHAUCiS, of Montgomery
FOR School Commissioner
-. u. BcNEBRAKE, of Knox.
For Member Board of Public Works
CHARLES A. GODDARD. Of Scioto
BOT Dairy and Food Commissioner
JoSEPH Il. BLACKBURN, Belmont
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

The Third and Fourth Wards should
be divided, especially for voting pur-
poses. These wards are twice as large
in voting population as they should be.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
COUNTY.

For Sheriff.
J. C. MORROW, of Wesley
For County Commissioner
w. l.. HADLEY, of Lawrence.
For Prosecuting Attorney
]. G. Brennan, Third ward
For Infirmary Director
j. X. GREGORY, Sixth Ward
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

Some fellow well up in figures states
that about two million new voters will
cast their first ballots this year. This
constitutes potent factor in determ-
lining the result.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

There will be no Sabbath School or
preaching services at the First Baptist
church, Sunday, Sept 0, on account OF
the sickness prevailing in the city
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
marriage Licenses.

Jesse Marris and Mary Greenlees'
both of Watertown. N. e. Kidd J. r.
Samuel 5. Maddy, OF Gaiiipoils' ana
Cora Cheviler, OF Marietta N e.
Kidd, J. p.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

In Northern Michigan. The T. & o.
C. E. r. r. is the most direct route for
reaching them. See agents for partic-
ulars and ask for books of information.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

The plat for Mt. Everett, the new
addition recently laid out on the MIL
opposite the Fair Grounds, was MED IN
,be Auditors Office yesterday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

For Laces, EmbIoiderles, Lace Cur
tains. Handkerchiofs. Hosiery. Gloves,
or Underwear. go TO he Bee Hive, 1853
Front street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

"Our dead are buried along !:
the sands of Luzon, and on its !:
soil no foreign flag shall ever {:
salute tho dawn. Our {:
! way is new, but It is not dark. {:
- We seek only to lift {:
up men to better things; to {:
bless, and not to destroy"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

The closing prices of oil yesterday as
reported by the Seep agency were as
follows:
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

Take your children to the Auditor
ium tomorrow afternoon. Prices 10
and rs cents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

/: Stand by the flag wherever
(: 1t is! Washington made 1t the
I Flag of Freedom; Lincoln
made 1t the Flag of Liberty;
! and Mckinley made 1t the
Flag OF Humanity"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
Lake summer Resorts.

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 cteam-
er schedules.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
HORSES KILLED.

The team of horses, left standing by
the side of the factory, were killed.
One horse, a gray, which was standing
next to the factory, was blown COM
pletely over its mate and deposited
about ten feet from its original posi-
tion. 1t was cut and mangled and
pieces of flesh were found 20 feet from
the scene The other horse was not in
stantly killed by the force of the ex-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE VI
CINITY OF THE SECOND DUCK
CREEK BRIDGE WERE STARTLED
THURSDAY MORNING BY A LOUD
EXPLOSION AND A SEVERE sHAK-
ING OF THE GROUND.
UPON INVESTIGATION 1T WAS
FOUND THAT THE GLYCERINE
FACTORY BELONGING TO THE MA
RIETTA TORPEDO COMPANY HAD
BEEN BLOWN UP AND THE SITE
OF THE FACTORY HAD BEEN AL
MOST OBLITERATED.
ACCOUNT OF THE ACCIDENT.
The scene of the accident was visit
ed by Leader Reporter yesterday
and the following account of the hap
pening was CLEANED from those who
were conversant with the details
meagre as they We're
About nine o'clock one of the drivers
had come to the factory, secured a
load of the explosive and taken it to
the magazine, which is situated about
21s miles from the factory, and which
is used as a storage place for the man
ufactured product. He had gotten
about two miles away when he heard
the conclusion, but as the wagon was
making considerable noise, and as he
was travelling eastward from the fac
tory, the sound was deadened and
seemd to come from the stone quarry
which is situated some distance from
the factory.
In the meantime another driver, by
the name Of Sharpe, who is employed
by the same company, had driven his
team to the factory with load of acid
Leaving his team standing between the
mixing vat and the factory proper he
went to a spring, situated about Sc
yards from the factory and located in
ravine, for a drink of water. He haC
returned from the spring and was
standing under an oak tree about ter
yards from the spring and 40 from the
factory when the explosion occurred
AS the place where he was standin.
was of considerably higher elevation
than the factory and was sheltered by
an overhanging bank he escaped with
out injury.
,rNncrc r,Irrr mn
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

Republican Ticket.
NATIONAL.
For President
WILLIAM MCKINLEY, of Ohio.
For Vice President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Of New
York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

CONGRESSIONAL.
For Congressman, 18th district
H. G. VANVOORHIS. of Muskiugum
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
Notice of appointment.

NO'Ice OF appointments
Estate OF Evelyn A. Hall, Deceased.
The undersigned has been appoint
ed and qualified as Administrators OF
the Estate of Evelyn A. Hall, late of
Washington County, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this Goth day of August, A. d.
1900.
FRED e. PERKINS.
Fri. Aug. 31-3W
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
JUDICIAL

JUDICIAL.
For Circuit Judge
THOS. A. JONES, OF Jackson.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07
CRUDE OIL.

41la; oats, 2; rye, 511a; cloverseed,
unchanged.
nnIrnn nIT
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

,nty commissioners were in
an hour or more Thursday
ut very little business was
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-07

TOLEDO MARKETS.
Toledo, Sept. 6.-Wheat 751s; corn
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-18
The Result of Too Mach Pntho..

"One day" says Jean Francois Raf- faelli, "Daudet was arguing a point that on the stage 1t Is a mistake to in- sist too strongly on any one form of sentiment. whatever 1t may be. Lis ten,' said he. I recall little incident which may serve to Illustrate my meaning: X woman dressed fin black one day entered an omnibus in which I happened to be. She was in deep mourning, and her countenance was so worn, so contracted, so furrowed with grief, that her neighbor could not refrain from asking what terrible sor- row 1t could be that had thus left its marks upon her.
 'Whereupon the woman, amid the sympathetic attention of all the little world in the omnibus, including the conductor, who did nothing but blow his nose so as to hide his tears, told how she had lost first one child and within a very few days another. Ev- cry one pitied her greatly, but when she proceeded with many tears to tell of the death of a third child her hear CTS were somewhat less moved, and finally, when she launched into a long account of the loss of a fourth-de- youred by a crocodile on the banks of the Nile-eyery one in the omnibus burst out laughing New Llpplncott.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-18
Mrs Nathaniel Green.

Emma. wife of Nathaniel Green, of Falls Village. died Saturday morning, January 6, after sn illness of only 8 week with acute Bright's disease.
 The funeral service was at her late home Tuesday morning, January The Rev Mir Tarrant, former pastor of Lime Rock Episcopal Church, of which she was faithful and much loved memb Der, oficiated and was assisted by the Rev CIV Hanna of Falls Village. The in. erment was at Ashley Falls.
 Mrs Green was 54 years old. A large circle of friends she had won by hel goodness, her kindheartedness, her use fitness. Physicians and nurses treated her with utmost care and skill, friends cared for her tenderly and anxiously hoped for her recovery. but her earth work must have been finished; her Hea. venly Father called her home.
 MT Green was stricken in the midst of Der illness and is still in very criti cal condition.
 The death of Mrs Greens mother. Mrs Van Deusen, aged 94 years, at hei home exactly four weeks before hers, is remarkable coincidence. - Millerton Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-18
Board of Relief have adjourned to Friday, February 23.

Board of Relief have adjourned to Friday, February 23.
 Louis Stone of the Winsted Citi Zen was in town Monday.
 Mrs O S Warne Is spending a week visiting in Winsted.
 Miss Abbie T. Kellogg returned from Winsted last evening.
 The NEWS wants correspondent at Sharon and at Lime Rock.
 Miss Laura Eggleston accompanied by Mrs L. J. Eggleston of Millerton went to New York yesterday for three days stay.
 Letters unclaimed at Canaan post office are addressed to A. J. Dean, Adam Miknawicus, 0. F. Walker. Miss Maria Nash.
 W. H. Googins of New Haven, a representative of the Italian newspapers, L. Araldo Italiano and Stella D Italia, was in town last Thursday.
 Rev J. O. Goddard of Salisbury has recently become identified with that excellent publication ''The Con- gregationalist," as consulting editor - Lakeville Journal.
 The winter meeting of the Litch- field Archdeaconry is being held yes- terday and today at All Saints Memor- ial church at New Milford. Rev. R. Fl. Gesner of Lime Rock breaches the sermon today.
 The New Yo Central railroad has discontinued running their p, ssenger car over the tracks of the 0. N E. from Millerton to Winsted. Passengers transferring from one road to the other at Millerton will now have to walk from one station to the other.
 Elmer Hunt has been very ill with typhoid fever at his home in Winsted but is reported as better. He is about 17 years of age and is son of Edward Hunt, and he is nephew of Postmas- ter Charles K. Hunt of Winsted who formerly resided in Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-18
DIED

WooDRUFF-At Bousatonic, January IS Helena M. Woodruff. aged 13 years DKMARTINI-At Great Burlington. Janu ary IA. Paul DeMartini aged 3S years, A former fruit dealer at Great Barring ton. He is survived by widow and one daughter, Josephen, two broth CTS, Louis and Joseph, of New York. FoRINIER-At Van Deusenville, January IA, Mrs Susan Forinier. aged 76 years She was the wife of Joseph Forinier. CUTTING-At East Lee, Mass January 12, Charles H. Cutting, aged 72 years, He had held the office of deputy sheriff for 23 years.
 MERRIMAN Falls Village, January II, Harlow Merrimsn. aged IT years. BURNS At Falls Village. January 12, Mrs Michael Burns, aged 73 years. CowDREY-At Colebrook River. January 15, Elizabeth B wife of Chauncey Cowdrey, aged 65 years. KEILY-At Kent, Jan. IA, Timothy Kelly, aged 70.
 HARRIs-At Schaghticoke (Kent Jan. 12, Mrs Abigail Harris, aged about S0 LEE-At Sheffield, Mass, Jan. 12, Mrs Caroline Lee, aged 85.
 PEcK-At Brooklyn, N. T., Jan. 9, Wal ter B. Peck, aged 61, the landlord oi the hotel at South Egremont, Mass, LAwRENcE-In this village, Jan. 15 Edmund l.. Lawrence, aged 80 years. SwEEr-At Rhinebeck. N. T., Jan 5, Walter D. Sweet. aged S6 years In, torment at Oopake.
 SPURR At Mount Washington, Mass Jan. 10, Isaac Spur. aged "A years. REED-At Sharon. Jan. 6, Mary J Bierce Reed, wife of Baldwin Reed, aged 66 years, 4 mos.
 SEYMoUR-At New Hartford, Jan. 12, Roswell Seymour, aged T9 years. CHAPIN-At Phoenix, Arizona, January II, of pneumonia, Norman H. Cha. pin, aged 40 years, native of Ashley Falls, Mass.
 JOHNSON At Winsted, Jan Is, Dora Johnson, aged 8 years, daughter oi Mir aud Mrs Charles Johnson of Case Aveoue.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-18
POINTERS.

Man and wife wanted. See adv.
 Good clothing at cheap prices at Bel. den's. See adv.
 Muslin underwear sale at the Berk- shire Store. See adv.
 W. H. Emmons sells the best coffee on the market. Read his new adv.
 See Fassett < Pu,ver's prices on mus lin underwear in new advertisement.
 Benjamin of Winstel offers special inducements to early buyers in sleighs, bobs, blankets and robes the rest of tbis month. See adv.
 Nisbet's new advertisement mentions only few of the many great bargains offsred during his annual clearance sale. Only two weeks left in which to secure these bargains.