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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
RossER AND HIS M1-1r

There is very pretty little story in
tuh.ccuoh with the recent appointments
or General Thomas L. Russer to be a
brigadicr. He was bitterly apnosrd ~
ms war After it had been declared he
wrote TO the President. expressing win
characteristic frankncss his views on ths
subject. He added that war having bn"u
declared he wanted to sec the I-niteL
states whip Spain as quickly as noasi.
ble, ana his services We're ut The 1isnosa,
OF the government. relates the Rich
mond Times.
\ gentleman just from the capital city
1airly goes into rapturcs in relating the
meeting he had with the prince nf XXI
pehliflt. as he has chriatehed this dar-I
ing ana dauntioss hero of loo tIasucraiei
cavalry engagements in the Ciyil war
It was after it had become known thatt
the PRESIDENT had named him for al
prlSadlerShp. During the interview with
on! et,iusiastlf narrator newly ap-
pointed officer came Mp ana asked where
Rosser was going to have his uniforms
made. They will cost You a lot of
money" said he Il have boa six sutsI
made. ana they cost me 800
II will need" responded Rosser aa
ilannel shirt. which | can buy here any
wHere on me avenue; a pair of shoulder
s,ianF; anu a string or piece of braid
around my nat to designate thatN ann
You will have to get a fine horse.
general" continued the inleriofutor.
General Butler has had a slt0 hlaek stall
hon presented 10 him. aud Other gen.
erals have secured fine horses
well replied Rosser. II have some
,'h S1ou STOCK DOWN on my farm, but from
Wnat | can learn horse will not be the
suitable thing down in Cuba | think
mule will be best and is is NV expec-
tation to ride mule
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

III. jerks, the Democratic nominee
n governor of Pennsylvania, looks
Mr. Depew, or, at least, his news
er pictures do, but the resemblance
there
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

1--WE are now realizing that war is
ii all hurrahing and glitter and mar
NJ music. There is a grim and awful
)e, and the rejoicing over great
ctory is subdued by the sobbing of
Ewing nation for its brave men who
AVE given their lives for the flag.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

1 No, the provision of the stamp act,
lrequiring Il revenue stamp on all eX-
changes of stock, does not refer to live
stock. s.,,7s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

1t is a typical Spanish trick to fly the
Red Cross flag over their fortificationS,
Hfhem
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

y Bath hicyclist visited Waterviila
recently ana remained there several
days. Sunday morning he went on his
wheel fQr a lttle spin in the county,
and coming 10 a church about time for
morning service he thought he would
attend. He asked permission of the
sexton II pu, his wheel in the Vestibula
which was gladly granted. He entered
the church and during the
service was startled to hear
she sharp tones Of a bicycle b-ll
ring out apparently in the church. The
bell kept on ringing and it shortly
IaWned upon our friend that it was IN
his own wheel. He quickly made his
way t. the door ana tried to stop the
noise. but something was out of order
and it could not be stopped till the top
was taken off. The bell was one which
winds up ana will ring for Il minutes
without stopping if desired. That bell
no longer rings on his wheel as it has
been exchanged for one of the ordinary
kind which the bicyclist says is good
enough for him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

4 The first war balloons in American
history We're used at Santiago. Per-
Maps the next war will see air ships
i battle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

The strength of the United States
kyy in January was 1850 men. Now
y force numbers 2O,4O0. ana enlist
6ats are to continue until the
kngth. totals 26,000. If they keep up
good record every one of them
10 the last coal passer will be
kefore the war is over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

How much more patriotic it would
fAif the hospital funds We're given all
money that win be spent for fire
SckerS and fire works, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

The people have now begun to pay
for the war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Rain doesn't help out the effect If
fire crackers ana fire works, but Old
Prob is expected to be a patriot, today,
and put on his sweetest smile
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

The Fourth was never so widely cele
brated as it will be, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Tears and honors for the heroic dead
at Santiago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Portland makes the most noise, but
we all join in the chorus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

The summer resort season now opens
in earnest, and the annual rush to the
Maine coast is beginning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

For County Commissioner,
JOHN A. SPEAR of West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Just how does the stamp act propose
l to put a stamp on telephone messages?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

The longest pier on the Atlantic coast
is now formally dedicated to the en-
joyment of the public.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Lots of patriots celebrate by begin
ming the haying season. today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Keep your eye on the small boy, to-
day. He is loaded
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Presque Isle is favored with tho
great circus as one feature of its celc-
bration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

M volunteer regiments, the I'd
Ssetts and the list New York,
I'D in those desperate as
Santiago entrenchments,
II the regiments of sea-
kawed the true stuff
name of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
ANECDOTES OF DIZZY.

In G. W. f. Russell. the member of
P1rli1mcnts "Colections and Recollec-
tons 'tare these anecdotes Of Disracli:
Inc atmosphere Of court naturally
suited Lord Bcaconsiield. and he had a
quaint trick of transferring the grandiose
nomenclature of palaces To his own very
modest domain of Hughendcn He calle1
MS simple drawing room the salon: he
styled his pond the lake: he expatiated
on the beauties of the terrace walks the
Golden Gate. ana the German For
est His style Of entertaining was more
snowy than comfortable. Nothing could
excel the grandeur of his state coach and
powdered footman. but when the dessert
came up melting one Of his fricn Is ex-
claimed: AZ last. my dear Dizzy. we
have got something hot" And in the
days when he was chancellor of the ex-
chequer some critical guest remarked of
the soup that it was apparently made
with deferred stock When Lady Re1
cpnSilcld died he sent for his agent and
sald; Il desire that her laiyship's re-
mans D" borne to the grave by the ten
ants or the estate" Presently the agent
came back. with troubled counsenance,
ana Sald: II regret to say there are no.
enough tenants to carry a coffin"
Nhen Disracli came forward. a yolnp
PENNIES. unknown CoXcomb to contest
iilsh Nyeombe against the dominating
NhlGSefy OF the Greys ana the CARING
IONS. some one in the crowd shouted
We know all about Colonel Grey; hut
pray what do You stand on?" Il stand
on my head" was the PROMPT repIv IN
winch Mr.. Gladstone always rendered
unstinted admiration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

This is Independence day, the glorious
Fourth
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Here's another apple tree rose. Mrs
John Austin of North Lamoine. one
day last Week, picked a full-blovn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
STORIES OF THE DAY.
How Lieutenant Blue Got His Congo as a
Caterer.

Lieutenant Victor Blue, the young of
ficer who recently performed the feat of
getting good view of the Spanish fleet
in Santiago harbor by making n daring
detour of u miles or 50 on Cuban soil.
was attached to the Bennington. which
was lying in Honolulu harbor about three
years ago He was then an ensign, and
he had not up to that time been IL ward
room caterer relates the Washington
Star SO he was unanimously elected al
most as soon as he was attached to the
bennington. Lieutenant Blue is a giant
of young man, and exceedingly good
natnred. But he made 4 sad hash of the
caterers job. lie got his accounts all
mixed up before he had served as a
caterer for week, AMI he had to pay a
lot Of seigniorage out of his own pock-
ct. The meals he placed before his mess
mates were satisfactory enough, but the
caterers job wore on Lieutenant Blue a
great deal. He figured on how TO get his
congo.
When new caterer is elected 1t is the
custom of the Ward-room officers to
weigh themselves every day, in a spirit
of fun, In order to worry the caterer and
To make ii appear, by their soiemnly
aVerrcd loss of weight. that they are be-
ing half starved. Lieutenant Blue was
down to the engine room one day. after
he had been worried over the caterers
JoD Tor week or 50. and dug out Il big
drop scales. lie tinkerel with it for
awhile. Then he rigged a bo'sun's chair
IN - ., ''i'f ''h' "oSst1lsH 10 t1t-
officers that when they wanted to weigh
themselves thereafter they use those
scales of his. The officers didn't suspect
anything. and after dinner the same day
several Of them weighed themselves
Fhey had all lost a pound since the day
before. They said the scales were wrong. |
ana Lieutenant Blue admitted that per- |
haps they were. Tney all weighed again |
the next day. Each of them had lost an |
,thcr pound. and they began to feel of |
heir Wristbands wonderingly All Of the |
officers of the Bennington wardroom |
mess went on losing flesh. according to |
Lieutenant Bue's scales, for ten days or |
50. Then a meeting Of the ward-room |
officers was called, ana Lieutenant Blue |
Has dropped as caterer. MS being "innom-
petent' and mo account anyhow"
Lieutenant Blue didn't have to serve as
caterer for the rest of that cruise. ana |
he wore smile OF deep content every
time he looked a a weighing apparatus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

NJ notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot he held rcapOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
address all concentrations relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
Gusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Porter is at the top thus far. that
being one of the few towns announa-
ing that she outlook is excellent for a
big apple crop. Porter apples are al
ways favorites
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

0, we will very soon get accustomed
to the revenue stamp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

For County Treasurer,
JAMES T.. BLANCHARD of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
Dead. Dead! Dead!
Dead! Dead. Dead.
The Sun.

Let the eagle scream, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
Maine G0ss1(p.'
Dirge Of the Drums.

Dead. Dead! Dead, dead dead,
To the solemn beat of the last retreat
That falls like lead,
Bear the hero now to his honorc1 rest
With the badge of courage upon his
breast,
While the sun sinks low in the cleaning
west
Dead. Dead. Dead!
Deadi Dead. Mourn the dead,
While the mOurnful notes. of the bug,cs
float
Across his bed.
And the guns shall toll on the vibrant air
The kncl of the victor lying thcre-
lis Il fitting sound for Il soldiers pray
Dead Dead. Dead.
Dead. Dead. Dead. dead dead,
TO the muf1led beat of the lone retreat
And speeding lead
Lay the hero low to his Well-earned rest
In the land he loved on her mother
breast,
While the sunlight dies in the darkening
west
Dead! Dead. Dead.
~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

a hemlock tree or the Old fashioned
kind was recently cut on the estate of
the late Deacon U. n. Dyer. Appleton,
which measured 81 feet across the
stump and contained about 1900 feet of
's'Wilfr, The number of grains was
S6o ana If they are any indieatioHa OF
the age of tree it would seem that
the old monarch of the forest has with
stood storms Of almost four centuries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

The glorious Fourth comes only once
a year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
HE ALWAYS SPOKE ZIP

Bisnon Wiiberforee. whose powers of
fepartte were among his most cousplcu-
Gus gifts, was always ready 10 use them
Where retaliation was possible-not in
hue h,,, saie lneiosure of the episcopal stndy'
form and the House Of Lords, At the
great meeting In st. James hall in the
sumner or lS6S to protest against the
disesta blishment of the Irish church.
some Sii Orange enthusiast. in the hope of
his honeyed eloquence win inopportuna
shouts of Speak up. my Lord ! am
Already speaking up.' replsi the bishop
~ MS most .duIcet rono. II always speak
,a.o, np, an4 ! decline to speak down to the
gallery
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

I. great defeat would be a terribla
Ant great victory is not with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

AV saspy ss1s " yifs' : !
III hood and ca
pable motherhood; A
new tangled prudery
prevents many girls from
learning things that they
ought to know before they
assume the duties of mat
rimony and III aternity.
Athletics alone will not
make a young woman thor
oughly healthy. The wise
counsels of a good mother
or some older woman are
indispensable.
The best and noblest mis-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

\ Portland woman in renovating a
cottage at the Cape which she had
leased for the season, came upon guns
and ammunition evidently left there by
boys of the family who owned the cot
tagc. Thinking the combination rather
unsafe for her own sons she carried the
package of ammunition to the shore
and threw it toward the water. Her
aim, Spanish like. did not hit the mark
but struck a rock and burst with a
terrific noise. The explosion was 30
loud that the patrol boat came UP to
inquire into the matter. 1t is needless
to say that the woman was terribly
frightened at her adventure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

For County Attorney,
GEORGE w. HESELTON of Gar
diner.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23

Passed Away at the Home of Her
Mother i'm Bellalre, Ohio, Yesterday


Passed Away at the Home of Her
Mother in Bellalre. Ohio, Yesterday
Afternoon.
Mrs. c. c. Marsh, wife Of Our
we'll known townsman, died at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Emma
Porterfeld, at Rose Hill, Bellaire,
Ohio, yesterday afternoon at four
o'clock. Her sad demise was
caused by that dread disease con-
sumption. Mrs. Marsh has been in
delicate health for some time, and
her loving husband has used every
means imaginable to prolong the
life of his afectionate wife. Every
treatment known to medical sci
ence was tried. Last fall Mrs.
Marsh was taken to ASheville,
North Carolina, in the hope that
change Of climate and altitude would
be beneficial to her. She continued
to grow weaker and it was seen that
the end was not far off. About ten
days ago her husband brought her
back from North Carolina and she
has since been under the watchful
care of her mother.
Mr.. Marsh came down on last
Friday and reported Mrs. Marsh's
condition as being extremely criti-
cal, but thought that with warmer
weather Mrs. Marsh would rally.
His expectations and hopes were
never realized and the last OF the
small spark oflife yet left by the raw
euous disease went out yesterday az
ternoon.
Mrs. Marsh was a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Porterfeld of
Rose Hill, Bellaire, and was united
in the holy bonds of matrimony
with Mr.. Marsh four years ago.
They have resided here since their
union, and Mrs. Marsh has a host
of friends here who will be sorely
grieved to hear of her death.
A husband and a 2-year-old son
survive her. We have not been in
formed as to the funeral arrange
ments and will publish notice later.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23
Beats LtIe IilOnGiike.

Mr.. A. {. Thomas, Of Marysville,
Tex, has found a more valuable
discovery than has yet been made
in the Klondike. For years he suf-
fered untold agony from consump,
ton, accompanied by hemorrhages,
and was absolutely cured by DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. He declares
that gold is of little value in com
parison with this marvellous cure;
would have it even if it cost hun
bred dollars a bottle. Asthma,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
affections are positively cured by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption. Trial bottles free at
Hill & McCoach's drug store. Reg
ular size soc and $1.oo. Guaran-
teed to cure or price refunded.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23

Mildly and effectually carries of
all impurities of stomach and bow
els, strengthens, regulates aud re-
stores them to healthy and natural
condition; invigorates the liver, re-
!duces inflammation in the kidneys;
puri6es and promotes healthy cir
culation OF the blood. and is an in
valuable remedy in giving tone and
vigor to the system generally. 1t
agrees with the most delicate stom-
ach, cures constipation and does not
grippe. 25c. Sold by c. w. Grier,
druggist, and Opera House drug
store. d-W-tf
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23
Fiduclary Nosice.

Notice is hereby given that tka
following Fiduciary accounts be1k
me for settlement, to wit; John
Smith and ARA Underwood admit
istrars of the estate Of c. /. Cor
way, deceased, William Morris, ed
ministrator of the estate of james
R. Ankrom, deceased; also Hest
A. White, guardian of David s.
Mary E. Farley o. Jane and Jaspety
Lee White, infant children OF ISaad
White, deceased,
Given under my hand this tbs
18th day of March 1898.
G. D. SMITH.
Com'r OF Accounts for Tyler Co,
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23
A big river coming.
Vote for the best man.

A big river coming.
Vote for the best man.
The streets are very filthy.
Dan 10y is down the road today.
The council meeting last night
was short.
Will Cummins returned home
this morning.
Uric Randolph has returned from
Whiskey run.
E. Stewart of New Martinsville
is in the city today.
o. D. Harrington left today for
points up the river.
Col. S. P. Boyer went down the
river this morning.
Prof. L. Meyere left this after,
noon for Pittsburg.
H. A. Wright left today for Par
kersburg on a short business mis-
sion.
Elem Boyd is down the river
again today looking after his Oil in,
tereSts.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
seems especially adapted to the
needs of the children. Pleasant to
take; soothing in its influence. II
is the remedy of all remedies fol
every form OF throat and lung dis
ease.
James Henderson, the we'll known
producer, is in Parkersburg on
business.
P. A. Shanor and A. B. Hunt are
at St. Marys this afternoon taking
dispositions.
Ed. A. Nisbet lett this afternoon
for Pittsburg, where he will spend
a few days with friends.
have been afflicted with rheu-
matism for fourteen years and
nothing seemed to give any relief.
I was able to be around all the time
but constantly suffering. I had
tried everything I could hear of and
was at last told to try Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, which did and
was Immediately relieved and in a
short time cured. l am happy to
say it has not since returned
Josh. Edgar, Germantown, Cal. For
sale by Z. w. Grier.
Mrs. Samuel McCoach, accom-
panied by her daughter Miss Flora,
went to Wheeling this morning,
where they will spend the day with
friends.
Jack Kincaid has returned to the
city after spending few days with
friends in Indiana, Pa. The fair
sex missed Jack very much during
his absence and doubtless they will
be very clad to hear of his return
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23
A RIG RIVER
Is Expectcd-The Recent Heavy Rains
Have Been General.

How much higher the river will
go yet can not be conjectured. But:
there is no danger of any food un-
less warm rainy weather prevails
The weather report is favorable and
the rain is believed to be over. The.
river today at this point has only.
risen about IS inches during the
day.
The Keystone State will pass
down this evening. The Urania
and Argaud will pass down. The
several local boats are all arriving
and departing on good time.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23

II IS now time that Tyler county
came forward with new field. and
there is not the least doubt of her
doing so as soon as the roads are in
such shape that material can be
hauled to the front. We have sew
eral more Elk Fork fields in this
county, and they will come in in
due time.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23
A Household Necessity.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively On kidneys, liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds
cure headache, fever, habitual constipa
ton and biliousuess. Please buy and try g
box Of G. G. c. to-day; 10, p, so cents. Sold
and guaranteed,to cure by all druggists
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23

DR.. D. E. Wiles. who has been
stopping at the Wells for a few
days in the interest of the sanitar
ium for alcoholism, of east end,
Pittsburg, left this morning for
Moundsville.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23

Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Easy, yet Efficient.
Look out for the equinoxial
storm.
H. H. Currie went up the river
this afternoon.
Geo. Shryock went to Parkers-
burg this afternoon.
Wiley Roberts has returned from
the Whiskey run oil field.
Bob Clendenning left today for
his place in Wetzel county.
A. B. Smith, of Fairmont, w.
Va, is in the city on business.
T. 7. Anderson, the real estate
broker, is doing a handsome bust
ness.
Al. McMulien, the well known
producer, went to Wheeling this
morning.
The Ohio River railroad contin.
ues to enjoy heavy passenger and
freight traffic.
Squire Haddox, of Friendly, is
in the city today for the first time
since last fall.
D. Geo. Shryock, of Butler, Pa,
is in the city for a few days the
guest of his son.
"Silver King" left this morning
for Whisky 1un, where he will
embark in business.
Miss Lena Burchfeld went to
Wheeling this morning where she
will spend the day with friends. ..
J. W. Boyer went to Pittsburg
this morning TO transact some busl-
ness and will be absent over Sun
day.
Miss Alphretta Russell left yes
terday for St. Marys where she will
be the guest of friends for a few
days.
Robert Mccormick, one of the
city's money makers and otherwise
good citizen, is in Wheeling today
on business.
The Riverview hotel is enjoying
nice and substantial patronage
under the management Of Cham
bers & Mcfarland.
S. w. Lawrence is reported
very much improved and will be
able to be about the streets soon.
He is afflicted with biliousuess.
G. c. Marsh has returned to the
city. He reports his wife's health as
being extremely delicate; she is
now with her mother at Bellaire,
Ohio.
D, S. Pelton, the reliable jeweler,
has had his name very artistically
1ettered on his window. McCor-
mick & Co., the shoe dealers, have
followed suit.
The political situation is appar-
emily unchanged over the latter
part of last week. The people are
talking a little more earnest than
few days since.
Elem Boyd went to St. 'Marys
this morning on business. He and
his brother have made another To-
cation for a shallow san d we'll near
that place, which they will drill at
once.
A little boy was run down by a
team yesterday, on upper Main
street. The little fellows name
could not be learned, but we un-
derstand that he was not seriously
hurt.
B. A. Moses, who has been very
ill with fever and has been undergo
ing treatment in the Wheeling
hospital, passed through the city
this afternoon on his way home to
Marietta.
Will Seal, of the Seal Tailoring
concern, is down the river today.
His brother, M. R. Seal, has Sc
cured rooms in Warrington and
they will conduct branch store at
that point.
Good strikes are being made in
the Whiskey run oil development.
Uric Randolph is the fortunate pos
SCISSOR of a three quarter interest in
a 3o-barrel-an-hour producer in that
field. His many friends here are
lid - hoor rs ~ Co1o,., 49,.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-23
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Seeker After Gold know they
may be disappointed, but seekers
after health take Hoods Sarsapar-
lila with sthe utmost confidence
that it will do them wonderful good.