davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
personal AND LITERARY.

Kipling's "Absent-Minded Beggar"
has realized in various ways the euor-
nous total of $4s5,000, all of which
has been turned over to the families
of soldiers fighting in South Africa
Sir Henry Jolly, lieutenant governor
of British Columbia, with the assist
ance of the Natural History society
of that province, is preparing to im-
port large numbers of song birds from
England and eastern Canada.
Prof. George Adam Smith, of Glas-
gov, denies that the churches of that
city are losing their grip on the work
ingmen. He declares that If it were
not for the working classes the evan
gelistic tone of religious life in Glas-
gov would not be kept up week.
Sidney Cooper, r. A., the famous
painter of cattle, was 81 this year and
is hard at work on picture for next
years academy The painting is a
five-foot canvas-a picture of sheep.
1T is painted from studies made by
Mr.. Cooper in 1s45. The artist works
from nine till 1890 every day and
says he feels better than for the last
four years.
Senor Corea. the Nicaraguan minis
ter at Washington, is without doubt
one of. the busiest diplomats of the
corps. He is the son of wealthy par
ents and was educated at the best
schools of Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Before entering the diplomatic service
he had made quite a reputation MS a
iurist He was uIstrict judge of To-
tonicapan and had written several
treatises on law and philosophy.
An old legal paper has been discov-
cred in the prothonotary' Cl,icc in
Wilkesbarre, Pa. Ii is an affidavit o.
defense prepared by the late Jay
Gould, in his handwriting, and bears
date of 1865. Gould was then in the
tanning business in Gouldsboro, Pa,
and he had difficulties with his cred
itors In his defense he claims that
he had built the largest tannery in
the world, and instead of being wor-
ried by his creditors he thought he
should receive encouragement for de-
veloping the resources Of the country.
Recently the governor general of
Canada and Lady Mimic were made
the victims of an awkward mistake.
An aid-de-camp in waiting was desired
to send out about 100 invitations for
a reception. On the afternoon appoint
ed the viceregal host and hostess were
ready to receive their guests. The
band played, the tea and coffee
steamed away on the refreshment ta-
bles, but in vain--nobody came, AT
last it was quite evident that some
mistake had occurred and the officer
was questioned, when it was discov.
cred that he had entirely forgotten
to send out the cards.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30

Nowadays there is scarcely cot
tage too remote to be visited by the
furniture collectors. Most districts
are secured by the agents Of the large
furniture firms in London, and the
rural folk are beginning to under
stand the value of their old oak chairs
and grandfather clocks and their be-
loved china handed down from gem
Grafton to generation. On genuine
old willow pattern plales and dishes
there is great run nowadays, and
many cottage dresser has been
shorn of its glory in consequence.
Still, some of the poor people-all
honor to them-cling to their old
sticks and plates and refuse to be
tempted by the offers of the old curio
hunters.-N. Y. Sun.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
MOTORMAN HAS HIS WOES.
Getting n Clear Track in the Down
Town District liz One
of Them.

sect off that track, Simpkins, Jones
& Co., shouted the motorman in
charge of a Wentworth avenue car.
"Get off that track and forget your
old tricks"
The lone passenger on the front
platform, smoking his cigar and read
ing the signs on either side of the
street, paid no attention to this shout,
but a few minutes later the motor
man startled him by yelling at the
top of his voice, says the Chicago
Chronicle:
"Caruthers G. Doyle, get move on
yourself and give a white man a
chance TO pass you. Get out of the
track, or I'll bump you hard"
From Washington street until the
Twelfth street viaduct was reached
the active motorman kept up TRADE
on the drivers of wagons, addressing
them at all times in the name of some
well-known firm, although the letter.
ing on the wagons could not be seen
by the interested passenger. Consid-
ering the motorman somewhat of a
marvel, the passenger questioned him,
and was rewarded by an insight into
the business of operating a street car
in the downtown district.
81 have been on this run for several
years" said the man in the bear
skin coat, 'and during that time
have been pestered by teamsters so
persistently that l know every wagon
and driver by sight. Should Smith
& Jones change drivers or wagons
am on to the fact just as soon as ] get
alongside of the wagon. 1t takes time,
but it pays in the long run. l know
the fellows that will get out of my
way by jollying, and, on the other
hand, | know the fellows who must
be abused before they will pull out.
Sometimes one tap of the bell will suf-
flee, but on other occasions a fusillade
is needed to make way for the car.
There are tricks in all trades, even in
the business of running a street car "
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
ALBERT EDWARD AS JOCKEY.
The Prince OF Wales Once Rode
HIS Horse Past the VIM
ming Post.

Some person without the fear of in
fringing upon the dignity of the hear
apparent to the throne recalls the
fact that 40 years ago the prince of
Wales, then stationed at the Curragh
camp, successfully piloted his own
horse, Rupee. first past the post at
the military meeting. This success
probably acted as a sort of incentive
for our future monarch, as since then
he has blossomed into one of the lead
ing patrons of the sport of kings, says
London exchange.
Even princes, however, cannot COM
mand success on the turf. and the heir
to the throne had to wait patiently
for many years ere his racers made
any mark on turf history. In 1890 the
prince won his first important event
viz, the Kempton Park Jubilee stakes
with The Imp.
In letter written from the Kings
clere trainer the following passage oc-
ours: 'The dam of Perdita II. was
purchased by me for the prince of
Wales and the price paid was 6 900.
The purchase of this mare was the
foundation of his success on the turf
and the foundation of the Sandring-
ham stud. The stakes won by her
produce and their value at the stud
cannot be less than 100000"
1t will thus be seen that the prince
made a lucky purchase, as from Per-
dita H., when allied to the celebra-
ted sire st. Simon, came the three dis
tinguished brothers, FlorizeI H., Per-
simmon and Diamond Jubilee. The
fact that these have all been bred at
the Sandringham stud has been a
source of great qualification to their
royal owner.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
oBEYrNG ORDERS.
scotty WINS Bound to Get the whisky
over the Line Mt Any
Cost.

The Man with the Bushy Whiskers
wasn't feeling very well that day. The
Man with the Bushy Whiskers is one Of
the customs inspectors up on the Maine
border, and his duty IS to see that the
Province people don't bring across too
many dutiable articles, says the Detroit
Free Press.
The little train shed was crowded,
and he was feeling cross.
A big. provincial Scotchman iammed
stoidly through the crowd, opened his
big valise. and with an accent that
would make golf hall bounce two
Ir5t uG the ground, growled: "Ah
wurh ye wud tax wee peep at the
duddies. mon, so that All can slip
awa'."
The Man with the Bushy Whiskers
is-l,ijo ran his hand into the valise and
81 rrr for moment. Then he brought
up big bottle Of Scotch whisky.
"l'ou cant bring that in without pay
ing duty on It," he snapped.
"Why. mon, that's a just for wee
nipple now an them" protested the
big Scotchman.
Cant help it," jerled back the in
spector.
The crowd standing around grinned.
That inspired the inspector to a little
grim humor that he perpetrated with
out smiling.
"The only way you can bring that
whisky in is inside of your skin" be re-
marked to the Scotchman. "You've got
half an hour. You can go back there
to that white post and drink it. Then
you can come across the ,inc"
The Man with the Bushy Whiskers
was only joking. And as he had had
his little joke he was feeling better, and
the Scotchman could have closed his
grip and gone into his train. But or
ders from a man with brass buttons
were orders. He slipped away. The
inspector went on with his work
just before il was time for the train
to start there was shuttle at the door
of the shed, Gripping hard the casing
of the door. the big Scotchman. his cap
awry and his under jaw wagging nerv-
lcssiy, swung himself around the cor
ner and stood rocking on his heels and
toes.
After three strenuous efforts to
speak, he calculated: ''Posh'-tly
shkrec.'"
"Hey?" asked the Man with the
Bushy Whisl<ers in astonishment.
The other eXpectorated feebly to sort
of clear his enunciation, and said, with
a great mastering of his faculties:
"Posh' (ock) positively erect"
And then. while the inspector stared
ri I'm il. wonder, he drew himself up,
sh nggcd his shoulders back as though
to make room for his contents, and de-
clarcd, with stern Gravity:
"Ah hae drunk ut"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
"St. Nicholas League"

Is an organization of those who read
the magazine (Rhether subscribers or
not,) without dues and 1t offers prizes
each month for the best drawings,
photographs, poems, stories, puzzles
and puzzle answers. Some of the work
sent in by young folks shows surpris-
ing talent.
No one who does not see "St Nicho-
las" can realize what an interesting
magazine IT is, and how exquisitely it
Is illustrated; it lis a surprise to young
and old. OF literature VI contains the
choicest, and in art it has never been
surpassed by any grown folks per1odi-
CAL The new volume begins with
November, 1900, and the subscription
price is $500 year. If there are
children in your home, you can hardly
afford to be without 1T.
BOYS AND GIRLS who read this
advertisement and who wish to find
out more about The St. Nicholas
League and its system OF monthly
prizes may address. without cost, The
st. Nicholas League, Union Square,
New York.
THE CENTURY CO.,
Union Square. New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
GAVE TRAMP DINNER
New Hampshire WomanS Charitable Idea
on Thanksgiving.

81 was up in New England last year
when Thanksgiving come around"
said the tramp, as a look of pain
crossed his face There was wom-
an in a New Hampshire town who had
always wanted to do something big
when the day comes around, and onthis
occasion some one suggested to her to
give tramps' dinner. She liked the
idea, and for a week before Thanksgiv-
ing she was sending word for 20 miles
around. The town officers agreed not
to interfere. and 120 of us showed up
in good health and had our appetites
with us. The dinner was laid in a hall,
and there was a clean hundred turkeys
en- the board saying nothing of bush
els of doughnuts barrels of cider and
pumpkin pies stacked ten feet high.
1t was all for tramps, and for nobody
else, and when that woman had asked
a blessing she told us to pitch in
Say, now, did you ever see a tramp
turn himself loosefor all that his stom-
ach would hold? / reckon not. for he
don't have the chance morn't once i'll
a lifetime. The 120 of us was lank and
empty, and chawing bark to keep hun
ger off. We got to work at jest noon.
and we didn't mean to leave a thing on
that table. 1t took us three hours to
finish off to the last doughnut, and the
folks looked on and cheered us and
said how glad they was that we had
been blessed. We was nothing but
shadders when we sat down. but the
12O tnat riz uD ,looked like so many
aldermen. We was getting ready to
ing the rest of the winter. when we be-
gun to fall sick. One after another
of us was knocked out with bilious
collie till we were all laid on the shelf
''Mebbe that town wasn't upset!
They had to send for doctors for ten
miles around, and about all the houses
were turned into hospitals. 1t was the
stuffing that brought on the collie, and,
while nobody died, not one of us got on
our legs for week. About twenty of
the fellers got such twist that they
didn't get over it for a month or more.
| reckon that dinenr cost that town
$500, and everybody said the woman
ought to have known better, and III
bet dollars to cents they are fighting
over the bills yet. They was so anx-
ious to get rid of the lot of us that
| they gave us a dollar apiece and paid
our railroad fares out of the State
"No, / amt looking for more
Thanksgiving spreads. They are
mighty good eating while they last, but
when a feller who's got along on old
crusts @nd weak coffee for the rest of
the year begins TO heave in turkey and
pie, consequences hev got to foller. If
anybody feels sorry for me and wants
to lay up treasure in heaven, Jest let
'em pass me a quarter instead of a
holiday spread. I'll get two beers, a
sandwich and bed out of it, and when
| wake up next morning l won't be in
the hands of two doctors and an un-
dertaker ct the door"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
Advertised Letters.

Abbott, Miss Matte; Baldwin. e.
D.. Babcock. w. w; Bailey Miss
Bessie; Carr, Miss Jennie; Clark j. D.;
Chappins, P. c.; Christie, Mrs. Lena;
Connolly, James: Cowan. Mrs. Anna;
Curtis, Mrs. j.; Cummings, J. ",
Dye, w. W.; Durant. Jacob G.; Dir
rim, Mrs. VIM; Davis, j. A.; Cab
bard, j.; Giles, Frank A.; Gordon,
Mrs. Millie; Gordon. VIM; Gray Mrs.
Flora; Gunsolis, Anson; Hyatt, W.;
Hutchinson, Miss Mary; Hilderbrand,
w. M; Hamilton. Miss Cora; Jane
son, Miss Libbie; Jackson, Miss Iva, 81
Keyster, Marion; Lowe, l.. j.; Lee,
e. j.; Marietta Soap Factory; Nc.
Dougal, d. M; McLawn, Robt. Miles
j.; Millen George; Morrows, Mrs. AL
ice; Moore, Frank; holland Miss Nora;
Rush, John; Roy, John; Smith, How
ard; Smith, DR.. VIM; Thompson
Geo.; Todd. ID. c.; Umstead, Jas. ;
Woodford, Banks; White, Name;
Weybaum, Dr.. Welch, r. l.. (Mrs. },
Young, Jacob.
CARDS.
Applegate, Mrs. Rose; thinner. G
A. M. M. ROSE, p. M.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
Something New
for Girls and BOYS

During the past year est. Nicholas"
Magai inc, which has been for nearly
thirty years the leading children s
monthly magazine of the world (and
now the only one,) has introduced sew
eral new departments which have been
extremely attractive and have greatly
increased the circulation. One of these
e.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
"Nature and Science"

"Don't bother me--Im too busy" is
too often the remark from a grown
up person to a child who really wants
TO know. The editor of Mature and
Science" gives careful attention to ev-
cry question asked by his young read
ers, and 1--WE will write to st Nicho-
las about it" has become the motto Of
the department, which contains inter
esting short articles, beautifully illus
trated, telling of four-footed animals,
birds, insects, water animals, plants,
and whatever pertains to Nature.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
A. C. GUSSESS & HARVEY

We have a car of bananas
we will sell at very low prices,
5 and 10c a doz. Oranges
from Is to 40c a doz-sweet.
Lemons 15c a doz. All kinds
of homemade candies. All at
low prices. Cocoanuts Sc each.
Cor. Greene and Ohio Streets
and No. 8 Tiber Way.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30

Publisher-How would you like to
handle THE Royal Road to Health in
two volumes, at two dollars per vol
ume?
Canvasser-Im no road agentl-.
Puck.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
Correct.

Johnny" queried the teacher of the
new pupil, do you know your alpha
bet?"
''Yes'm," answered Johnny.
"Well, then, continued the teacher,
"what letter comes after Az"
"All the rest OF theml" was the tri-
umphant reply.-N. Y. World.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30

subscribe for the Daily Leader.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
Save Your Money.

EVERY working man and woman
should take advantage OF the savings
department OF the Marietta Building
ana Savings Company, and lay aside
some portion OF their earnings each
week.
No. 3 Tiber Way. Open from 2 10 S
p. m. each day.
Dec. 5th-tf.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-30
CARDS.

Applegate, Mrs. Rose; thinner. G
A. M. M. ROSE, p. NJ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-04
A GOOD MONTHS TRAFFIC
MORE THAN 96,O00 LOADED CARS
HANDLED HERE IN NOVEMBER.
Coaches Should BE Built Stronger to
Meet Emergencies-ueavy Bust
ness at the stockyards.

The train record of the fifteen Indianap-
oils lines show that there were received and
forwarded at Indianapolis a total OF ~, 652
cars, 96,091 being loaded. breaking the re-
cord for November. In the corresponding
month of 1900 there were handled at In
dianapolis SS.2O9 loaded cars. Freight Of
hcials say that when the better methods
of loading cars now observed are taken
into consideration it was undoubtedly the
largest tonnage ever handled at Indian
apolis in thirty days. So large a percent
age of the business carried was of lower
class freights, such as coal, products of
iron and steel and heavy machinery that
II swells the tonnage to enormous proper
tons. The value of the Belt road was
strikingy illustrated last month as Of the
total movement of 100, 552 cars So. 7S4 were
moved around the city over the Belt line.
including the 1881 handled at the stock
yards and 60S9 for private switches on
its line, making it in the aggregate a record
breaking month
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-04
ROBBED BY ITS TELLER
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BALsTON
SPA, N. ", FORCED TO CLOSE.
Trusted EmpIoye Charged with n De-
faIcation of $1OO,OO0-SurpIus
About That Much.

BALSTON SPA, n. Y, Dec 3.-The First
National Bank of this place closed to-day,
pending investigation sy a national
bank examiner. 1t is stated that the clos
ing Of the banks doors followed the dis
cOvery of irregularities in the accounts of
the teller, Charles E. Fftcham. The bank
began business in 1863 Judge j. S. Lam
oreaux succeeded the late George West as
president early in October of this year. and
II. J. Donaldson succeeded to the vice
presidency. The new executive officers be-
gan at once a thorough investigation of the
banks affairs. and they discovered indica-
tons OF a defalcation on the part of Teller
Fftcham. The investigation pursued
until Ii was seen that the defalcation had
begun many years ago and attained large
figures. Bank Examiners Graham and Van
Nraken We're sent for, and yesterday began
q thorough examination. At the close of
banking hours they reported a shortage of
100000. The directors then decided to close
the bank pending an investigation, and a
warrant for Fitcham's arrest was issued.
Fitcham was bonded to the amount of
$1,000 He has a wife and one daughter.
President LamoreauX said to-day that it
was not possible to determine the amount
of FUchams defalcation without an in
spection of the outstanding certificates in
depositors' passbooks..- The examination,
he says, shows the teller alone is respOn-
sible. Mr. Lamoreaux added that II is not
thought any loss can come to depositors
or certificate holders, the bank has a
surplus of 100000, which, it is hoped, will
nearly quite meet the deficit and leave
the banks capital of 100000 unimpaired
An examination of the bank by Examiner
Van Fraken last August failed to disclose
any irregularity in the accounts.
Fitcham is i'll at his residence, where he
is under arrest and guarded by two Off
/
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-04
COLD WEATHER ACTIVITY
MUCH SNAP NOTED IN TRADE IN THE
LOCAL MART.
Grocers Lead I'm the Volume of Bush
ness DoBe-Commission Row Is
Busy-Grain Arrivals Light.

Clearing cool weather yesterday gave
more snap to trade and in nearly all lines
business was good. with but few slight
changes in values. The wholesale grocery
houses lead in the volume of business.
Thanksgiving seemingly having cleaned out
the retail merchants who draw their sup
plies from this market. Sugars and coffee
are free movers and for molasses and
syrups there is good request. Canned
goods and evaporated fruits are in good
demand. The dry goods houses had quite
a squirt of trade yesterday, more in the
way of replenishing broken stocks than
in new bills. Leather dealers report their
trade excellent and prices very firm, but
the tendency 10 an advance is less notice
able than last month. Flour is quite active
and the steady advance in wheat has
strengthened flour perceptibly. Provisions
active, the recent advance in
prices in all hog products seemingly caus-
ing new life in the trade. and prices are
very firm at the revision Of Monday. Re-
ceipts of poultry are light, as compared
with ten days ago, and prices are firmer,
but not quotably higher. Eggs are In
scant supply and very firm at prices
quoted Choice butter continues a quick
mover at the best quotations, and for small
lots better than quotations is realized.
Iron and hardware carry the strongest
tone as regards prices noted for some time,
but no advance has been made. On Com
mission row there was a good deal of &C
tivity. Medium grades of apples are fast
sellers and choice fruits meets with fair
sale. Oranges are in better supply and
meeting with better sale as prices become
more reasonable. Florida fruits seem TO
be the most sought for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-04
STOCKYARDS RECEIPTS.
All Previous Records Broken st the
Union Yards

Yesterday was red-letter day at the Union
stockyards. The receipts OF stock were the
largest ever handled there in one day. The
receipts Of hogs amounted TO 1906. This
beats the former record for the yards.
which was 1873. received on Dec. ?. 1890
The receipts of cattle were also considered
very fair by the officials OF the yards, as
1854 head were received. There were
146 head Of horses and SIS head Of
sheep also received The handling of this
large shipment OF stock necessitated the
use Of ga cars. which also is the largest
number Of cars that ever passed through
the stockyards in one day.
1t was said about the stOckyards that the
farmers unloading their stock so heav-
lily at this time because of the prices re-
ceived, which are considerably above what
they have been receiving, also for the rea-
son that the corn crop was not large last
summer and the farmers have little feed
for their stock.
With the unusual receipts OF stock yes
terdsy Indianapolis went ahead OF Omaha
in the list OF important stock cities Chi
cago leads the list, while Kansas City il
second, and up TO yesterday Omaha was
third.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-04
Stronger Passenger Cars.

railroad official, in commenting on the
recent disaster the Wabash. said that
the railroads should build stronger passen-
ger cars. In spite of every precaution en-
ployed accidents will occur Men are bound
TO make mistakes. and when they are deal
Ing with destructive agencies mistakes
prove costly. Much has been accomplished
and much more remains to be done before
the loss of life in railroad collisions can be
reduced to the minimum. Improved meth
DDS of building cars have developed within
the last few years. Formerly cars were
Hghted by kerosene lamps and heated by
car stoves. and slight collision served to
telescope the weaker coaches. The lamp
gave place TO the Pinsch gas system, which
Is now giving way TO electric lighting The
car stove has given way 10 steam heat
supplied from the locomotive. but still col
isions occur. The principal trouble ap-
pears to be that day coaches are still too
fragile. The instant that one of them
yields TO the pressure of the car ahead il
is crushed or telescoped while those who
are fortunate enough to ride in Pullmans
escape with a few bruises and few cuts
from broken glass. II any lesson is to be
drawn from recent railroad disasters 1t is
that every car in a train ought to be as
nearly proof against collapse as the best
material and human ingenuity can make it.
In case two fast trains should meet the
cars would be tumbled about on the ground
like so many strong boxes and the passen-
gers would not lose their lives. One of
the apparent needs at the present time is
day coaches built as strong as are the
Pullman cars.