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New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
EXPERIENCED. BUT UNCANNY.

From The Cincinnati Enquirer
A. A Gallagher. district passenger agent of tho
Missouri Pacific Railroad. while en- route South
was taken quite i'll and compelled stop /.
MONTGOMERY. Ala. fIe went to hotel and sent for
a physician
The medical man sad
You have a ease of pneumonia and must have
a nurse"
All right said Gallagher DO you know a
good nurse you send look after me?"
The doctor said he did. and would have the nurse
AT the hotel within an hour. In about hour n
colored woman, who measured about nine
IN Slrth. put in appearance and Gallagher
her " she had ever nUrSed sick people.
Yes. indeed. she replied. Use had considerable,
sperlence with ailing pusSOns. / nuSSed Marster
John. and he died: then nuSSed Mistress Lucy
and she died: then nussed Mistress I.ucy's sister
the doctor didn't think she very poorly. but
she done died.
Have you had any other experience in nursings''
asked Gallagher
Yes. indeed Only last week left Colonel Car
ter'S house, where l nuSSed the colonel for five
days
Well. did the colonel get well?'' asked Galla CHER
No; the colonel he died. too but DR. Jones' v 10
tended him. run a big knife into the colonel and
opened him up. The doctor had been out late Inc
night before and was little The knife
sort of slipped and just about the colonei's
heart out"
You seem to be- a Sood NURSE said Gallagher.
and you're engaged
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
PATRIOTIC.
From The Washington Star.

From The Washington Star
There Is a five old boy in MassachuSet tsaYe
who ~ of the blood of patriots His grandfather
in both the Mexican and Civil wars, and his
father also Union soldier, consequently the
little fellow has heard much flag talk in his short
life and has exalted ideas of its protective qualities
lie the baby of the family till very recently
and occupied a crib bed in his mothers room
Mhen the new baby came Harold put sleep
IN 4 room adjoining his mothers and he had
never slept alone before his small soul filled
with naneless fears which he too proud to tell
iu full.
Its mighty lonesome in here. mamma he
called the first night after he had been tucked
H. his little white bed.
Just remember the angels you and
caring for YOU, replied mamma from the outer
room
But. mamma" he objected. Il amt acquainted
with any angels. and Ia be scared of them if they
came rusiling round. same as would of any other
stranger
Now. Harold. you must to sleep quietly;
nothing viii hurt you"
Can't ! have the gas lighted in here?'
p not healthy"
There MAS silence for some time. and then the
small voice piped mp again. oh mamma
Yes dear
May l have grandpas fag?"
Why. what for? 1 want you to go right to
sleep"
PLEASE mammal and a small night gowned
figure appeared at the door. Just let stick
the flag up at the head of my bed. and then I'll
right TO seep-indeed. ! will, You know the
other night grandpa said the meeting that under
the protecting folds of the flag the weakest would
He got the flag. and when his mother looked In
on him an hour later he was fast asleep. with n
little fist under his red cheek, holding fast the
end OF the protecting flag.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
RAN BUKSH FOLLOWED IvsTRU cTIoNS.
From LesIie's Weekly.

FROM lsSlte'S Weekly.
Sydney Smith has immortalized the discomforturs
OF "A wOuldbc ariStocraic English lady. who. think
ing II fine To appear To know nothing of household
matters. tried to impress her guests at luncheon
one day by asking her page. with a cOndescendn-;
air: John. what these tartS?'' Whereupon th.
themD imprudently answered "Fourpence apiece.
ma am
cd; but q parallel instance of giving away even
more complete and crushing. occurred not MANY
years in the East Indies the victim in that
case being an up country English resident, who
somewhat narrow means. did his best to conceal
them by making great show possible with
what he had and boasttng of possessing a good
deal that he had
One day Mr. Il. entertaining several friends
ut tif!in luncheon. and making his usual parade, OF
elegance and luxury when his stock of fine damask
napkins which he never lost "A chance of producus.
at table-suddenly short.
why there not enough napkins asked hs
unwarily of his native attendant. bright youn.,
''sahib got more left blurted out Ram Ruksb
in perfect sincerity.
A visible smile around the circle OF guests at
TINS paiptbe exposure or their staggering friend.
The host himself turned red as tire but mad,
comment til! the company had departed when
he Sco1ed poor Ram fsjIksh severely for his mn
lucky confession and gave him strict orders can
heathenD that If anything OF the sort happeue,i
again ne was 70 De sure To say that the mssi !:
articles had gone to the wash
About a week later the same party happened In M.
again assembled at Mr.. BIS house when a sudden
deficit made itself apparent in the supply OF silver
tablespoons. - '
cried the master Of TIE house with a grand air
'Sahib forgot. answered the boy, eager TO show
how we'll he had understood his masters instruc-
tonS. spoons gone to de washr'
The story had uneXampled run and tho os
tentatious gentleman (aS he deserved 10 he,
fairly laughed out Of the station
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
HE LEFT ON SCHEDULE TINE.
from The Dramatic Mirror

from The Dramatic mirror.
Something amusing a related experience. but
amusing to the victim occurred to me two
or three seasons in Colorado" said Manager
Smith Turner to a Mirror man yesterday. Il was
making a Jump and fiji to stop in little town
called Breckenbridge. There was a little money in
il for the show. and il broke the jump i was in
advance. ] arrived in Breckenbridge when due by
OF the two trains that break the silence OF the
town diurnally-One going each way. l found a
solitary hotel. kept by miner. who was landlord
porter chief clerk. night clerk. beboy cook bottle
manipulation and bottle washer in one and he did
the best ne knew how TO entertain. transacted
my business and that being done. naturally wished
TO get away. The only train-and thus the train
that wished TO take-passed through at 2:3o a. m
betimes for there nothing doing and 1 had
as the silence soporihc l slept like a top
awakened 2:p by a vigorous knocking on
my door.
- Hey there, Your train will be in in twenty
minutest' cried the knocker.
." AN right. ] responded. But heard noise
OF driving rain and it made me shver. Is il rain
ing? asked.
answer.
Well. then said l. 4 guess I'll wait till the
next train. and turned over in bed with the com
Portable idea of another spell of sleep.
." No. you don't" the salute from the other
side of the door. and fercer knocking followed.
- But ia just soon wait l replied i'm
patiently and now fully awake.
. Wall. you can't came back. AN you want to
hustle in "A hurry
This unusual that did hustle in a
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
TIE PiRTITION OF MR. HYKEs.
..sTUDItMs' OF THE SOUTH AND HOW THEY
BECOME DOCTORS

BECOME DOCTORS.
From Harper's Magazine.
Della our Southern Importation. at her du-
ties when went into the kitchen A married friend
s redand Nc had invited our cook
to pay her a visit She accosted me with shaXe
Miss Rufe vile Ah'm in Moo Yawk. May. she
Ws An shSud sd
planning to have them pulled"
me- 'Ah dom know" She gazed across the table.
uncertain as to whether she should proceed .n Ah
and appealing gIance."theys doctahs n, they's
s'%sg%s A mTss 4spsase% s,s n du S5udiu"'
"Yaas m DO Dopche know, knowI fe has to be stu
An ye eant tel EN- Looks jeS, like dostahs.
Rufe|.In a burst of horror-"ef they's studums
"0h. no." i feebly gasped.
they y"sS cHi Mr.. si William H Hykes iI't ali up,
Well. 1 urged. wasn't Mr. William fiykes
"Yaas. m" somewhat reluctantly. An othah
f am he Was ss Sin s M Kill Ss man ' gon
e5de An tn man m h he says 5 ee Ga m v
S me- ead n An IN e studum e he Was scsrt m he
run run away Mos times Gin brsker tone) they
.oh. no." fOoIishly insisted Why no If they
did. Della they would be hanged"
she. ITS this way. Miss Rufe; they has I Kill
'em. or less they eaint be doctah- They kills EN-
So was reyealed to me the medical test Of eour,
poor a spirit for future physician.
Against ignorance the gods fight in vain i cast
about in my mind for arguments that should con-
vince
But, Della" 1 finally repeated, don't you know
that would be murder? And murdererS would be
hanged
She extended a ptyng smile my inexperence.
Not down Z home" the soft drawl perSiSted
not down { 'Gusta They cut MIR. William Hykes
all up
l was dumb. / had powers of persuasion
controvert the fact of the disme emberment of Mr.
William Hykes.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
THE ECHO AT WORK.
IL Princeton Tiger.

From The Princeton Tiger.
When had climbed TO the top of the noun
tain, observed old man sitting a rock
with pair of field glasses in his hands Every
and then he would look earnestly through
them and then whoOp continuously for time with
a vigOr astonishing considering his age. For a
time observe ed him from a respectful distance.
till finally. being naturally curious. | went up 10
him. Why / asked. do you rubber that way
and then yell So loud?'
He turned and eyed calmly. with "A dignity
which could have been born of nothing but great
responsibility.
If you talk me- he said gravely you'll take
my attention and I'll lose my job i. sir. am the
Echo at the Mountain House down yonder."
At this point il became necessary for him to howl
again. and 1 retired much impressed.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
THE PlTHOS or 1T.

From The Louisville Times.
1t would be hard TO tell which is worse n dun
"A crying baby. one OF the latter crowded
streetcar raised sheol A poor. disspirited. sad
faced man held IL with its red face wobbng over
his shoulder and its feet occasionally beating the
air as il renewed its pathetic screams. The women
glarcd at him. NO wonder il cries" said
See how that idiot is holding 1t" The old mar
ried man longed to give him a word two about
carrying a child the public The bachelor
swore under his breath and said something about
nuisances streetCars and forcing people to quit
after paying their fares. Meanwhile the baby
screamed louder than ever and the poor father
wild He the looks the faces around
him and he knew exactly what those folks
thinking Finally he said. with "A trembe in his
voice: Ladies and gentlemen. you must excuse
this baby, but its mother"-tears stole down his
haggard face. oh. the pooI little thing inter
rupted the old maid in the corner sweety. Let
me hold the little angel"'
The old bachelor turned hastily aside and wiped
a tear which had given his eye a surprise party.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
BRIEFLY DECLINED.
From The Youths Companion.

From The YOUTH s JOIlpifllOn-
Few American youths have careers made for
them. Those who deplore this fact and shun the
stings of sef-efort may find tonic in the reply of
a Western girl to offer OF marriage.
A young OF more bOok-earning than force
of character lost the young wife who had tOied
TO support him. returned to his native town for
consolation. and found IL. Some months later she.
too. passed away. and the sad youth appealed
to a well known clergyman for assistance in finding
a helpmate.
of health and energy who the next day received a
plaintive note from the widOWer. He declared that
the Lord had made great inrOads upon his martial
affections. and II now seemed to be His will that
she should repair the breaches of his life.
The reply. which the clergyman keeps to-day as
OF the choicest specimens of a varied collection
reads simply:
Mend own breecheS."
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
DIPLOMACY ILLUSTR.d FED
The Indianapolis Press

From The Indianapolis Press
What Is this here diplomacy asked the gro
Gerry loafer. WIG 7i0
1T is like this here" said the grocer Fer in
stance t wanted to call you liar I'D list do so
risht out. but II Il wanted to be diplomacy I'd 90
at sorter roundabout an jis say to the sur
rouhofn AIR that while Il wasn't namin no names
reely did believe that a red nosed suIinf
eyed cuss that had ct at least pound OF nv hest
cheese without ever payin' a cent was not so
keerlul with the truth as he orter be- See?-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
HE HAD OUTGROWN HIS PICTURE.

From The Youths Companion
Recently published lists Of prices charged by
prominent portrait painters remind that If
modern artists take the cash, eighteenth century
painters often took their time. Augustus Hare
says that Lord Marlborough asked Sir Thomas
Lawrence again and again to send home the por-
trait ne doing OF Lady Marlborough and her
child II allow ! have been long time replied
the artist last. but il Lady Marlborough will
kindly bring the baby and give me another sitting.
1 really will finish.'
well Sir Thomas" was the answer. my wife
will be happy TO give you another sitting when
ever YOU like but the baby is in the Guards"
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
THE GOOD OLD TIMES.

hurry. Waiting the door 1 found the landlord:
fumng with anger. What does this meanE L
asked. Don't you want a guest to stay a little
longer with your
train
Why? ! asked.
Wall I'll jes' tell you why said the landlord
still angry. You can't make monkey o me.
Here I've been settin up all night to wake you fer
your train an if you don't make that train I'll
know some mighty good reason why.
Il left a $50
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
"yES' COMMON OLE MISERY"
WHY RUFUS SUDDENLY DECIDED THAT HE
DIDN'T HAVE PARALYSIS.

DIDN'T HAVE PARALYSIS.
From The Kansas City Star
The boys is Rufus. and he busily en-
gagged in polishing the doctors shoes while he was
being shaved. As was his custom. the doctor said:
How you feeling RufusT'
Il amt much. Kindly pOohly, thank you. doc
tab. answered the boy
What's the Natter
Paralysis"
What"
Paralysis
Had the d ter not been we'll acquainted with
the negro race. he might have allowed himself 10
show aStoniShment. As il was. he determined 10
what would result from further inquiries.
Where's your paraly ysis?'' he asked. kindly.
Rufus drawing a rag swiftly across the lett
shoe
''ln the right hip. dOctah.' he answered
Its probably rheumatism" suggested the phy-
siCian
No indeed It's paralysis l reckon knows
rheumatism and 1 knows paralysis. This is suit
teny paralysis"
The doctor drew good sized pm from the lapel
OF his
Well. Rufus ne said. seriously. there is only
way to tell Come here. I'm going to jab
this pin in yo hip. If il hurts then you have
rheumatism If you don't feel it then you are
T.Sht and you have paralysis
The hoy did not rise. but drew the rag thought
fully across the shoe Finally he said:
"Doctah. I reckon you mus know more about
them things than 10. know il amt n)thin'. but
Jc-' common ole misery
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
BY WAY OF EXPLANATION.
ldianapOlis Press

From The Indianapolis Press.
"A scientific and esteemed contemporary. says
THE Plunkville Euge.' announces that the dis
section OF snakes is particularly diSagreeable
operation. We trust now that readers will
have sympathy with when COM
PEELED. often are to fay the reptile that runs
the disreputdble upstart sheet across the street.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

lump In his throat Its mother" continued the
baby holder. "is attending the business meetings Of
sixteen Of her clubs to-day
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

1t is known that when the Republi-
can speaking campaign opens that
Senator Ham will pay considerable
attention to Cuyahoga county, and
quite number of his speeches will be
delivered there. It will be a flght in
that bailiwiek between johnson and
the Junior Ohio senator, and it will be,
as old JohE Harper used to speak of
races, from eend to eend." johnson
boasts of his ability TO carry Cuyahoga
county for his legislative ticket, but
there is nothing in the situation to
warrant such a hope.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

The special election for choosing a
member of council in the Second Ward
today promises to be very much one
sided, as there seems to be but one
candidate, Mr.. B. F, Wood. The an
nouncement of Judge D. r. Rood was
made some days ago, but it appears
that it must have been done by con-
niving politicians who had taxes to
grind, as no nomination papers have
been filed by the Judge, as required
by law. The election of Mr.. Wood
therefore, seems certain-and he will
make a good councilman.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
BARLOW
Fair Was Largely Attended
on Friday.

Thousands of people from all sec
tions of this and adjoining counties
woro in attendance at the Barlow
Fair on Friday, and the meeting was
a decided success from every point OF
view. The exhibits were all of a
most meritorious character, and it
was difficult indeed for the judges to
award prizes in many cases because
of the excellence of all the entries.
Marietta was there by hundreds and
all who went came away de-
lighted with the trip. The manage
ment of tho Fair deserves. great cred
it for the splendid entertainment pro-
vided.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
pa CONTRACT
Closed by the nter-Urban
Company.

The contract was closed Friday morn
ing byPresident G. H. Shattuck for the
Parkersburg Inter-Urban Street Rail-
way Company for 1900 tons of steel
rails for the new line to be laid be-
tween Parkersburg apd Williamstown.
The rails will be furnished by the Car
negie Steel Company and the contract
calls for 400 tons to he delivered in
October and the balance during the
months of November and December
The contract means the expenditure OF
$4,000 by the local company. This
does not include the special work
merely the bare rails.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

a correspondent inquiries as to what
elections in Ohio since 1879 elected
legislatures which selected United
States Senator'S The following is the
list: The Sixty-fourth general as
sembly, elected in 1879, sent Sherman
TO the senate; the sixty-sixth, elected
in 1883 sent Henry b. Payne; the
Sixty-seyenth, elected in 1886, again
elected Sherman; the Sixty-ninth,
elected in 1889. elected Calvin S.
Brice; the seventieth. elected in 1892,
again returned sherman; the Seventy
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Judge Frederick Stump, of Elkton
Maryland in his will declared that he
was utterly disgusted with the foolish
displays that are made at most fun
erals, He directed that he be buried
in white pine box, without paint
stain, covering or any emblem OF
woe; that no embalming fluid be used
and that no funeral sermon be preach
ed over his remains. In conclusion
the will says: 81 am to be buried
in suit Of clothes have worn, as l
do not see the sense of wearing old
clothes when alive ami being buried
in new suit when it is of no use to
me-"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
CALCUTTA FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
Calcutta, w. Va, Sept. Ell. c
Trees and Cos No. 6 Aaron Bills
made 125 barrels the first twenty-foul
hours and will probably be at leas
q IS barrel we'll.
The White Farm OIL Company's No
13 S. White is completed and dry.
Foreman, Smith and Glenn's No.
J. r. Bills, is duster.
The octo Oil Company expects tc
complete No. "a Sol Pethtel Sunday
morning and are building the rig for
No. 25.
The X. T. Edward and Tuder Co.
have the rig up for No. 81, NJ. e.
Bachman. N'"'
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
MACKSBURG FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
Macksburg, O., Sept. 27.-Aiken &
Blakeslee's No. 67 Dyer is dry in the
500 foot and stray sands.
Vaughn & Co. are spudding on their
No. l George McMann.
Mosley and Company are spudding
on their No. 1,NJ. Mosley.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
McFARLAN FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
McFarlan, w. Va, Sept. 27.-On the
east branch of McFarlan Creek. Muir
ply district, Ritchie County, the Shaw
nut Oil Cos No. 6, G. Campbell, is
through the salt sane and made thirty
barrels in the last twenty-foul hours.
This well Va, formerly s1all pro-
ducer in the gas sand.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
CHESTERHILL FIELD.

Special to the Leader.
Chestelhill, O., Sept. 27.-Gormley
and Co.'S No. u, HI Murphy, has its
rig up.
Timblin and Cos No. T. EN-
mons, has its rig up.
Embree and Co.'S No. / John Rab-
herman, is drilling.
The Southwestern Petroleum Co.'S
No. 8, o. and H. j. Smith, is drilling
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Formal protest has been made to
Mayor Johnson against the introduce
ton of religious teachings into the
schools of Cleveland. The Jewish
rabbis have decided to go to the Courts
unless the School Council rescinds it's
action next Monday night. They
claim to have a majority of the Coun-
Gil pledged for a repeal OF the resolu-
ton.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

second, elected in 1895, elected Joseph
b. Foraker; the Soventy-third, elected
in 1897, sent Hon. NJ. A. Hanna
to the senate. and the sevehtyaifth, TO
be elected this fall, will re-elcct Scna-
tor Foraker.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Hon. William Millikan, Senior Edi-
tor Of the Fayette County Herald,
mas just celebrated his ninety-flfth
birthday, and ne is hale and hearty.
Mr.. Millikan is tho Oldest editor in
Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Judge Davy, of the New York SUI
premc court, has instructed the grand
jury TO make special efforts to root
out anarchists. The judge said in his
charge: when two or more per-
soDs conspire to commit crime or to
commit any act against public morals
or for the perversion or obstruction
of the law of this state they are guilty
of conspiracy and the acts and dec
larations of any of the conspirators in
furtherance OF its purpose and objects
arc competent evidence to establish
the guilt of all conspirators. At last
the anarchist league Of murderers is
face to face with justice.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Chairman Daugherly announces
that the Democratic State Campaign
will be formally opened at Bucyrus,
October 23rl. lie might have added
that the obscquios viii occur on the
ilfph day Of November.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Mayor Carter Harrison, of Chicago,
IS the first public official to offer soft
words in behalf Of anarchists since the
assassination Of President Mckinley.
Harrison has consigned himself to
the same crypt where Altgeld lies
mummied
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

The colleges are all reporting an in
creased attendance this fall, and the
crop of football players is correspond
lngly large.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
Death In Stocking.

Special to the Leader.
Massillon, o., Sept. 27.-George Her
man, farmer. recently allowed a
colored stocking TO come in contact
with bruised foot. He died today
of blood poisoning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
only a Rumor.

BY Associated Press.
Willemstad. Island of Curacao
Sept 27.-It is assesrted at Caracas that
President Castro viii declare war on
Colombia at the end Of the month.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
Subscription Rates for Daily.

Delivered by carrier, ten cents per week
or 5000 per year if paid in advance. By
n"il inside Washington county, $4.OO per
year. BY niail outside Washington county
$500 per year.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Hicks, the weather prognosticator
predicts thunder, rain, wind, sleet
and snow, with a variation Of hot and
cold waves, for October.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Estrada Palma will be elected as the
first President Of the Republic of
Cuba today.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Theodore Roosevelt has devoted
considerable time to writing Ameri-
can history and now he is making it.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Candidates were at the Barlow Fair
thicker than bees and ten times as
Lusy.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28
DIR. ]. B. MCCLURE

Official functions in the White House
will be barred until New Years Day.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-28

Reserved seats for the Bronson
Company are now on sale at the Mar
ietta Book Store. 10, 20 and 80 cents