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The age-herald., 1901-02-13
NOT COMPETITORS
 IN STRICT SENSE Southern and Mobile & Ohio
 Lines in Mississippi
ANSWER TO THE CHARGES
Their Lines Do Not Run Parallel Ex- cept Few Niles Between Columbus and West PoInt-Coneress-
 ionaI Action Probable.

It is claimed by the Southern Railway officials that the Mobile and Ohio Rail- road and the Southern Railway have no parallel lines. and therefore are not com petitors in the strict sense of the word. In answer to the charge brought by the Attorney General of Mississippi, 1t was claimed that the only competition within the borders of that state between the Southern and the Mobile and Ohio was between Columbus and West Point, which towns are connected by a Southern Ene eighteen miles long and a Mobile and Ohio line twenty-seven miles long
 The Southern reaches the Mississippi river with three due east and west lines the first at St. Louis, the second at Mem phis and the third at Greenville. A fourth line from the east goes as far west as Meridian. From the northeast the South ern reaches also Mobile. Like the spokes of wheel, these branches of the South ern system, stretch off toward the Occl- dent, with no rim to bind their extremi- ties together. and such rim will now be furnished by the Mobile and Ohio. it-, deed, to find two roads in the same state less competitive than the Southern and the Mobile and Ohio would be difficult. Their tracks cross and connect almost directly at right angles.
 Including the Mobile and Ohio the mile age of the Southern system in detail is as follows:
 a.;f4a Miles. Southern Railway, owned. leased or
 otherwise controlled and operated
 by this company ............ ........ 6.SS4 St Louis division added on Jan. l.. 874 Mobile and Ohio to be added - S76
 7,6S4 Controlled. but operated separately Northern Alabama ...... ..... 118 Alabama Great Southern ....... 3H Danville and Western ............ S5- DIT Total ........ .......... .........o,zol In addition to the foregoing the South erns maps show "other lines in which the Southern Railway Company is inter ested." including the Georgia Southern and Florida, 2S5 miles, and the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific, 3sS miles, making from this broader point of view grand total of 8SS4 miles.
 It is stated that representatives of the commercial and shipping organizations will meet in the near future with the executive officers of the principal rail- roads to confer on the framing of joint resolutions as to proposed interstate leg islation Neither the Shippers nor tie railroads are satisfied with the provisions of the interstate commerce law. and the proposed amendments If the shippers and the railroads can agree as to what they want there will probably be no trou ble in getting the amendments passed by Congress.
The age-herald., 1901-02-13
Shooting of Justice Mcclellan.

Athens. February 12-(Special) )-The news of the shooting of Chief Justice Mo- Clellan threw 6 pail of gloom over Ath- ems. his home. and nothing but kind words could be heard of this distin- gaisfsd turist sthroughput the tovh. He is isuniversaiiy loved here in his home, and the news was . great shock to his hun. drsds of friends, who are trusting that he may soon recover.
The age-herald., 1901-02-13
BESSIE M ER.
Miss Pearl Yancey Parsons and David
 L. Thurston Married.

Bessemer February 12-(Special)-Mi Pearl Yancey Parsons and MT. David Lee Thornton were married tonight at 8:30 o'clock in the First Methodist church, which was filled to the doors with inter ested friends and relatives of the young couple. The church had been tastefully and elaborately decorated, the chancel rail being entwined with holly and vines, while beautiful evergreen and innumer- able pots of palms and plants were used about the altar in great profusion Mrs. Jennie Randle presided at the organ, playing Lohengrin's Wedding March as the bridal party entered the church, and after the ceremony Mendelssohn's March.
 The wedding party entered the edifice in the following order: Ushers, Messrs. Lindlay Finn and Willard Hartman, Alex Carroll and Isaac Sellers; groomsmen and bridesmaids, Miss Velma Burgin and MT. T. R. Fulton, Miss May Milton and MT. Joe Read, Miss Maud Kunckler and Mir. Robert Mingea. The two little flower chill dren, niece and nephew of the groom, Tera Marks and Arthur Thornton, then entered. preceding the bride on the arm of her maid of honor, Miss Grace Judson. The bride was met at the altar by the groom with his best man, MT. Ed L. Read.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. R. Ivey, and imemdiately after wards MT. and Mrs. Thornton took the train to Birmingham, leaving there lit- tie later for Mobile on their bridal trip. Miss Parsons was married in her travel ing gown. a handsome gray cloth crea- ton with trimmings of white and gold With 1t she wore a prompadore hat of gray fur with gold trimmings, and she wore white gloves. She carried a beau tiful bouquet of bride roses.
 The maid of honor and brdesmai Is wore dressy afternoon toiIettes, the for mer carrying American beauty roses, and the bridesmaids white carnations Most of the bridal party accompanied Mir. and Mrs Thornton to Birmingham, returning on later train.
 Miss Parsons is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Wesley Parsons and has grown to womanhood in this community, where she is beloved for her sweetness and mo- bility of character. She is a tall and slender blonde and made a most attrac- tive bride.
 MT. Thornton is in the employ of the Tennessee company and is universally liked and respected. On their return he and his bride will go to housekeeping in Twenty-fourth street.
 The street fair people are packing up tonight preparatory to leaving tomorrow. They seem to be somewhat disappointed on account of the disagreeable weather which has prevailed almost continuously since the opening of the fair.
 The Tennessee company are erecting a new office on the site of the old building which was burned several months ago The old vault which was unharined by the fire will be used again The building will contain about five rooms
 Pearl Mobus. aged years, died yester- day norpAng at, the home of her parents. Mr. end Ms, william Mobus. of bron- chial pnss1rpouia- Ssrdoes were held at the house by the Rev. MT. fvey. after which tho remains were taken to Louis- vtlle for tukssmAne
The age-herald., 1901-02-13
Notice. Grant Lettefs Test.mentary.

State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 Moses Wise. deceased, estate of
 Letters testamsntary upon the last ing been granted to the undersigned, on the lth. day of February, 1901. by the Honorable I. P. Stiics, Judge of the Pro bate Court of Jefferson County. Notice is hereby given that all persons. ihdvans clainny against said estate will De ye. auired to present the same wfthfhp the time allowed by law, or that the same win be barred. MOSES LEVY,
 2-S-3t-tues
The age-herald., 1901-02-13
Spring Carnival.

A. t9-:-e.- sp-ing carnival and festiva. will be e-Tca here under the auspices of the local lodge of Elks some time in May. Preparations for the event are already being made and the movement is meeting with the greatest favor and encourage ment. Committees of the lodge are now hard at work, and it is thought the car nival will be a great success.
The age-herald., 1901-02-13
The Shaw Case.

The City Court grand jury will convene here on the first Monday in May, when it will take up the murder of Mrs. B. K. Shaw, whose husband confessed to com mitting the horrible crime by cutting her throat in an Anniston restaurant last month Shaw is in the county jail. He is becoming haggard The defense, it is understood, wtll plead insanity at the trial. The grand jury will undoubtedly find true bill.
The age-herald., 1901-02-13
Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE THETdING, with PERFECT SUCCE6s. It SOoTfIS. the CHILLI soETENs the GUMS, .ALLAYs the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for, Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Twenty five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-02-13

, Pearl Mobus. aged years, died yester- day, uorpAng at the home of her parents. Mr. end Mrs,' William Mobus, of bron- chial pnsuupouia. Ssrdoes' were held at the house by the Rev. MT. Tvey. after which tho remains were taken to Louis- vide for tuks4mAuk
The age-herald., 1901-02-13

For quick and good repairs on any kind of machinery, phone 21O. John D. Lykes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
Revenue from War Tax.

The commissioner of internal rev
enue has prepared statement show
ing the collections under the war rev
cnue law from June IL, 1899, the date
when the law went into effect, to May
81, 1901. These figures show the re-
suits of the special war revenue law
only and do not include the revenues
which would have been received un-
der the law as it existed before the
Spanish war. The total collections
from the war revenue law only were
S310,053,363. This was obtained from
the following sources: Schedule "A
documentary stamps), $10S, ,722, ,674 |;
schedule B proprietary stamps), $13,-
922,13S; special taxes, $14,og5, ,e36; to-
bacco, S47,274,7so; snuff, s2,G97, ,s1s;
cigars, $9,1so,072; cigarettes, s3,s1s,-
Oo1; legacies, $s,06O,420; excise tax,
81, ,652,9s2 mixed flour, $21 ,536;. addi-
tional taxes on tobacco and beer, $685.
a8B flt
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
LIVE MEN WANTED.

They CURE DANDRUFF. HAIR
FALLING, HEADACHE, ETC., yet costs
the same as an ORDINARY comb
What's that? Why, DR.. Whites Elec-
tric Comb. The only pateneted Comb
in the world. People, everywhere i;
has been introduced. are WILD with
delight You simply comb your hair
each day, and the comb does the rest
This wonderful comb is simply un-
breakable and it is made so that 1t is
ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE to break
or cut the hair. Sold on a written
guarantee to give PERFECT satisfac-
tion in EVERY respect Send stamps
for one. Ladies' size soc. Gents size
S5c. Live men and women wanted ev-
erywhere to introduce this article.
Sells on sight Agents are wild with
success. (See want column of this
paper.) Address ID. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr.
Decatur, Ill.
Dec. 1S. 1year-D & VI
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION.
Free Reclining Chair Cars Through to Buff.
alO via Buffalo, Rochester &
PlttShurg Ry.

The Buffalo, Rochester &c Pittsburg
Railway is the only line that has free
reclining chair cars and cafe cars on
day trains Pittsburg to Buffalo. Two
solid vestibuled trains leave p. & w.
Depot, Allegheny daily at 900 A. NJ.
and 1000 P. M, city time, running
through to Buffalo without change of
cars. Night train is equipped with
yestibuled coaches and latest pattern of
Pullman sleepers. Rates for round trip
tickets from Pittsburg as follows:
$11.05, tickets good returning to and
including October 31st, 1901.
1920 tickets good Is days.
$500, tickets good days.
$5.25, tickets good days.
The three day tickets are valid in
coaches only on trains leaving p. & w.
Depot 900 A, M every Tuesday, all
other tickets on sale every day and
good in chair cars or Pullman sleepers
Tickets on sale at City Ticket Office
500 Smithfield ST., corner Fifth Avenue
or p. & w. Depot, Allegheny.
All inquiries for information will re-
ceive prompt attention If addressed tc
G. o. d. Pascault. 500 Smithfield st.
Pittsburg. Pa.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
CONTEMPORARIES VICTORY.
Handsome Stem and stern Ornament
Placed ON the Cruiser
Olympia.

The stem ornament designed to
commemorate the cruiser Olympia's s
great victory at Manila bay is being
attached to the hull of the vessel,
says Boston dispatch to the New
York Times. The stempiece was set
up few days ago. Naval Construct
or William j. Baxter, head of the de-
partment of construction and repair
at the Charlestown navy yard, first
conceived the idea of these orna-
ments and at once set about obtain
ing the consent of the navy depart
ment to put them on. After this had
been accomplished he had the designs
made, following his own ideas.
Some of the bronze used in casting
the two pieces was taken from the
Olympia, and this gives added value
to- them. The stem ornament is the
more elaborate. A winged victory
holds high above her head an eagie
which she is about to launch into the
air Yictory's wings lie against the
sides of the ships Prov.
The sternpiece consists of a shield
with mass of scrollWorls on each
side.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
Rates to Pan-Americau Exposition via

Rates to n-American Exposition via
Buffalo, Rochester ~ pittsburg Ry
Rates for round trip tickets from
PittsDurS to Buffalo, account Pan-Am-
erican Exposition on and after June
1st, will be as follows:
Season tourist tickets on sale every
day at $11.05, good returning to and in
cluding October 31st, 1901.
Tickets on sale every day at 1920,
good Is days.
Tickets on sale every day at $500,
good days.
Tickets on sale every Tuesday at
$5.25, good three days.
Excursion tickets from other points
on the B. R. & T.. Ry. will be sold on
above dates at proportionate rates.
Two fast solid vestibuled trains
leave p. & w. Depot, Allegheny 900 a.
m. and 1000 p. m. City time; the
morning train is equipped with high
back seat day coaches, Cafe and free
reclining chair cars, night train with
new coaches and latest pattern Of Pull.
man sleepers.
Tickets on sale at City Ticket office
500 Smithfield St.. Cor. Fifth Ave, or
p. & w. Depot, Allegheny.
All inquiries for information will re-
ceive prompt attention if addressed to
G. o. D. Pascault, Division Passen-
ger Agent, 500 Smithfleld st., Pitts
burg, Pa.
Till June VA.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
SUCCESS Is ASSURED.
The Pan-American Congress Is to
Be a Big Gathering.



There is no longer any nneasiness in
Washington official circles, says q
New York Tribune dispatch, over the
forthcoming PantAmerican congress,
which is to meet In the City of Mexico
next October, with repre- sentation of
all the American states, big and little.
Whatever doubt may have existed be-
cause of the dispute between Chill and
Peru on the question of arbitration
Is dissolved by statement just made
at the bureau of American republics,
to the effect that Secretary Hay has
received assurances that every govern
ment in the western hemisphere has
accepted in good faith the invita- ton
of President Djaz, of Mexico, to take
part in the congress. This assurance,
1t is further said, came to Secretary
Hay in response to telegraphic in
quiry sent by him several weeks ago
to the United States minister accfed-
tied to each Latin-American country.
Every reply received by him declared
in the most positive terms that the In
vitation of President Diaz had been
accepted, and that preparations for
representation at the congress were
well advanced.
The official tentative programme for
the congress, which has been finally
agreed upon by the executive commit
tee of the bureau of American repub-
lies, is now made public for the first
time. II shows that only four general
subjects will be especially urged on the
congress for consideration. They are:
First, arbitration.
Second, international court of claims.
Third, measures for the protection of
industry, agriculture and commerce.
Development of the means of com
munica ton between the countries
composing the union. Consular, port
and customs regulations statistics.
Fourth, reorganization of the inter-
national bureau of American republics.
BY the terms of this programme it
is left optional with the congress as
to whether its action on the subject of
arbitration shall be retroactive, as de-
manded by Peru and Bolivia, or shall
be confined strictly to future disputes,
as contended for by Chill.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
In Which Revenge Played a
Strong Hand.

A couple of interesting stories have
leaked out purporting to give inside
information as to how the Pennsyl-
vania railroad managed to secure con-
troll of the Baltimore & Ohio and how
the Baltimore G. Ohio managed to Sc
cure control of the Ohio River Rail-
road. They show the power of one
man when prompted by a spirit of de-
termination and revenge. For, ac-
cording to the stories that are ahoat
and seem to bear the stamp of accur-
acy, revenge was the means of accom-
plishing these two deals which had
long been in contemplation but which
it seemed almost impossible to car
ry out.
In regard to the Pennsylvania secur-
ing control of the Baltimore & Ohio,
the story goes back to the first Bryan
campaign, when Maryland was in the
Democratic column and John X. Cow
en- was one of the leaders of Democ-
racy in that State. Mr.. Cowen became
leader in the movement which turn
ed Maryland into a Republican State
and Arthur P. German was defeated
for reelection to the United States Sen
ate. In a large measure he blamed
his defeat upon Mr.. Cowen, who was
president of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad and only waited the oppor-
tunity to even up old scores. Recent
ly the opportunity was afforded. The
Pennsylvania wanted to secure control
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, but
was unable to secure a sufficient am
cunt of stock to accomplish this. Sen
ator German saw an opportunity to
avenge himself upon President Cowen
and at the same time win the influ-
ence and support of the powerful
Pennsylvania system of railroads by
aiding it in securing control of the B.
& o.. Quietly he went to work and
secured enough of the B. TO. stock
to place the Pennsylvania in the sad
die, If he voted his stock with theirs
Then he went to the Pennsylvania
people and understanding was soon
reached by which the stock which he
controlled should be. voted as Penn
sylvania stock for certain length Of
time. The result is known. Presi.
dent Cowen was succeeded by Presl,
dent Loree and the Baltimore & Ohio
became a part of the Pennsylvahis
system. Senator Germans enemy II
removed from a place of influence and
great power and Senator German hai
] as his ally the most powerful railroad
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
corporation, probably, in the unite
C4o4oa
CAMDEN'S DEAL.

corporation, probably, in the united
States.
CAMDEN'S DEAL.
The story of how Senator ]. N.
Camden secured the Ohio River Rail-
road for the Baltimore & Ohio is
equally interesting. The Pennsylva-
mia Railroad has long wanted to Sc
cure control of the Ohio River Rail-
road and the Baltimore & Ohio had
endeavored in every way first to pre-
vent the construction Of the West Vir-
ginia Short Line "a tributary of the
Ohio River Railroad and backed up
financially by it, and failing in that
they tried to purchase it. But the
Short Line stock could not be had. 1t
required Senator Camden to accom-
plish what the Baltimore & Ohio had
failed to do, and the same spirit Of
man to push the Pennsylvania deal
through aided Senator Camden in car
rying out his plans. Some years ago
Senator Camden was in control of the
Ohio River Railroad stock. This was
.wrested from him by the Standard Oil
interests and II. II. Rogers, of the
Standard Oil Company was made pres
ident. George A. Burt was made vice
president and general manager of the
pnn1 Cnno af
with the change and his relations
with Mr.. Burt have not been the
most pleasant. Mr.. Burt did not con-
suit Senator Camden as to the run
ming of the road and Senator Camden,
who was instrumental in having the
road built, has felt some resentment
at being practically ignored as to its
management. Recently the opportun-
ity to be avenged appeared. Through
fortunate circumstances Senator Cam
den attained position where he
could control large block of stock of
the Ohio River Railroad held by the
estate of the late Senator Fair. He
already controlled quite large block
of stock owned by himself and his
friends. With this he went to the
Baltimore & Ohio aud propo sed tc
aid them in securing the road They
accepted the offer and now Senator
Camden is in the new directory of the
road, while it is understood that Mr.
Burt will not remain long with it.
And thus, through the desire of two
men for revenge, the Baltimore
Ohio secured its coveted property
while the Pennsylvania secured th'
Baltimore & Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
Postal Receipts show Increase.

Postal receipts of the so largest
offices in the country for June did not
show large percentage of gain as
compared with the same period last
year. The receipts for Chicago in
creased only 3.3 per cent, the total
receipts being $5ss,131, as against
S5G0,o32, gain of $1,000. Those for
New York increased 7.2 per cent, the
total receipts being $s3o,253, as
against $7sO,oi0 for the same month
last year, an increase of $56,234. Few
OF the offices of this class showed an
increase greater than ten per cent
Buffalo's percentage was grehter than
any other city, being 60 per cent, but
the total increase was only $i0,7l7
The total receipts for the so Offices
for June were $3,395.432.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
Special to the Leader.

Special to the Leader.
Union City, Tenn, Aug. THAT
truth is stranger than fiction" is
again verified by the following:
In 1845 j. G. Reynolds and his sis
ter Mary lived with their mother and
stepfather in Buncombe County. North
Carolina. A love match sprung up
between Mary and young man
named Morgan, and as there were par
entail objections to the union of the
young couple they ran away and were
married, going to Alabama to live.
Mary, at that time, was 10 years of
age. Her brotheE j.. G. Reynolds
married, and the same year moved to
Kentucky, where he remained but a
year, returning to North Carolina
Mrs. Morgan wrote number of let
ters to her mother in the old North
State, but they were never received,
and consequently never answered.
From Alabama Mr.. Morgan and his
vile HON6u W Mluule leuueSSSe,
where they remained until Is years
ago, when they settled near Hickman,
Ky. Mr.. Morgan died four years ago,
leaving his family well provided for.
Mrs. Morgan is the mother of 13 chill
dren, but five of whom are living, one
of them being Elder w. II. Morgan,
Christian preacher of McNairy Coun-
ty, this state. Another of the chill
dren is Mrs. Bunch, a widow, who
lives in Wayne County, Tennessee.
GOOD CREDENTIALS.
Some three weeks ago John Waddle,
who had become smitten with the
charms of Mrs. Bunch, wished to pay
court to her, but as she was not very
well acquainted with him she demand
ed reference in regard to his character
and moral status. This he readily
consented to give and wrote to j. G..
Reynolds, of near Asheville, N. c., his
old home, for recommendations.
The letter soon came, and when he
presented it to Mrs. Bunch she re-
called the fact that she once had an
uncle, her mothers brother, of that
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
DARK Eav figures, T. N, tins. Light Faas A. N. time.

Dark Fa~ figures P. N. tms. Light fAss A. N. time.
ConnectsOns leave Nswc0msrstOwn
via Pittsburgh DivlsiOn.-For Pittsburgh
and the East, *2 43 nm, al 81 nm Y II pm. For
vor Coiumbus is 36 am. For Columbus and
Gin rip natl, ali % am. *11 25 pm. indianapolis
and l't, Louis, al rs pm. For Columbus ana
Chicago, " 20 pm.
Connections leave Canal Dover via
CIeycInv,d AZ Pittsburgh DivistOn.-For
cleveland, Ca,,ton and Fort Wayne Route
points, Chicago, Pittsburgh and intermediate
points, tn 20 am and V bu pm
sDaiIy. tExcept Sunday. ,fFlag stop.
L. f. LoREE, i, A. FORD,
General Manager General Passenger Agent
ll.25OO..N PITTSBURGH, PENN'A.
For time cards, rates of fare, through tickets,
baggage checks, and further Information re-
Rnrding the running Of trains, apply 10 any
agent OF the Pennsyivania Lines.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-08
Low Rates to Atlantic Cliy.

Low rates via B. & o. s-W. to At
lantic City, N. j., and return, $1,000
Aug. 1st Sth and 22nd and September
5th, 1901, with return limit of 1G days,
with stop over at philadelphia, Baltl''
more and Washington or all on return
trip within the extreme limit by de-
posting ticket