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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-28

of the Anglican Church at the time, the
characteristic feature was worldliness. The
professors OF q more spiritual or more agrees
aive religion were at once disliked and de-
spised. When Lady Louisa Lennox was on
gagged to q conspicuous Evangelical and Lib
eral. Mr.. Tighe Of Woodstock. her mother, the
Duchess ofRichmond. said: Poor Louisa Ia go
Ing to make a shocking marriage. a man called
Tiggy my dear. a Saint and a Radical" When
Lord Melbourne had accidently found himself
the unwilling hearer of a rousing evangelical
sermon about sin and its consequences. he ak
claimed In much disgust as he left the church:
Things have come to a pretty pass when re-
hgion Is allowedto invade the sphere of private
life" In the last half OF the last century the
privileges Of rank were held to pertain to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-28

In the days OF his political struggles Disraeli
was careful 10 hatter every one who CAM with
in his reach. There Is a story that. when
he was accosted by any one who claimed ac-
Quaintance. but whose face he had forgot
ten. he always used to inquire. in a tone Of
affectionate sollcitude. And how Is the old
complaint" When he grew older. however.
and had attained the highest object of his
political ambition. these little arts were dis
carded. like the green velvet trousers and
tasseled canes Of his aspiring youth. He
manifested less and less OF the virtue
that consists In enduring bores with
equanimity. An instance OF his intolerance OF
boredom In later life was unconsciously given
not long ago by the author OF a book Of chit
chat. This person narrated. with artless can
dor. that toward the end Of LordB eaconsheld's
second administration he had the honor OF din
ing with the great man. whose political follower
he was. When he arrived In Downing street
he found his host looking CHASTITY III, and
apparently incapable Of speech. The guest
made some commonplace remark about tho
weather or tho House. and the only reply
was a dismal Groan. A second remark was
similarly received. and the visitor then aban-
doned the attempt In despair. Il felt he would
not survive the night. Within a quarter Of an
hour. however. all being seated at dinner. /
observed him talking to the Austrian Ambas-
sador with extreme vivacity. During tho whole
of dinner their conversation was kept up. l
saw no sign OF tagging. This Is di1Icuh to
account for" Our author think that this free
don from s~elf-knowledge is one of the most
striking characteristics Of bores. Another
striking example OF their self-complacency is
recounted. Afew years ago. on his return from
his autumn holiday. a gentleman who is. by
common consent. the greatest bore and button
holer In London. related to all his acduAint-
anOss at the club that he had been occupying .
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-28

ments the upper portions o fths windows were
nNed. Lower chsaments alone 0culd BE- opened,
20 that by far the largest amount OF air spaces
- the rooms contained Initiated ar. compare
tively ~Gtngnant." When this vas the condition
Of royal palaces, one can imagine the state OF
thing In humbler hnbithtlons,
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
Invite!

Which is better, to thoroughly
cleanse and purify the blood just
now, or make yourself liable to
the many dangerous al lments
which are SO prevalent during
summer? Impurities have been
accommodating in the blood al
winter, and right now is the time
to get rid of them. A thorough
course of Swift's Specific is needed
to cleanse the blood and puri-
fly the system, toning up and
strengthening it all over. Those
who take this precaution now are
comparatively safe all summer;
but to neglect it is to Nvite some
form of sickness which is SO COM
mon during the trying hot season %
1t is now that q course of Swltt's
Specific
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
Old Styles Revived.

81 cannot accuse the young women
of this season of pushing aside irrever-
emily the fashions Of the past, " said an
observing old lady who takes cheer
full, semihumorous view of life through
her lorgnette. "The wraps this year are
strangely like the shawls which draped
our sloping shoulders forty odd years
ago, and which we fastened at the neck
with a cameo brooch the size Of a saucer.
These frilled and voluminous skirts
suggest that the dear old crinoline will
have to be called in to bear the heat
and burden Of the day. Chignons are
worn, and hair sets are seen daily. The
small sunshades once thought SO elegant
are used again, and the girls are even
tucking roses in their hair just behind
the ear. The only thing l miss are the
elastic side boots without any heels and
white stockings. New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
De8th of Jere Witten.

Saturday evening occurred the
death of Jere Witten, aged II years.
Mr.. Witten was in his usual health
upon going to bed, but shortly
afterward a room. mate noticed that
he was breathing very heavily and
inquired of him if he was sick. Mr..
Witten replied that he was very
sick and in a few moments expired.
It is believed that he died. Of heart
failure brought on by the excessive
heat. Mr.. Witten was man
whose honor and character could
be pointed to with pride. He was
universally respected. He was we'll
known by the river men, being a
steamboat pilot for number of
years. Mrs. James R. Morris, a
sister at this place, was notified by
telephone Saturday night and early
Sunday morning in company with
her husband and son started for the
home of her deceased brother. The
funeral took place Monday; inter
ment at the Witten burying ground.
of Democracy.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
s. S. 9hs Blood

will accomplish so much toward
rendering the system capable OF
resisting the evil influences which
are so liable to attack it during
the summer when sickness is 30
abundant. It is the best tonic
and system-builder on the market,
because it is a real blood remedy
and is made solely to search out
and remove all impurities, and
supply an abundance of pure, rich
and red blood. S. SIS. is made
exclusively of roots and herbs,
and is Natures own remedy. 1t
is purely vegetable, and is the
only blood remedy guaranteed IT,
contain no potash, mercury o.
other mineral. Be sure to get s..
S. S. There is nothing half as
good.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
CAMERON O., FIELD.

It's reported that Treat & Craw'
ford have located another we'll on
the Stephen Boughner farm, about
eight hundred feet west of their
No. I on the same lease.
The Crow we'll was given &c
quart shot last Friday and is now
being cleaned out. 1t is making a
very nice showing and may make
paying we'll. When drilled in
about a month ago it was pro
nounced a dry hole there being
only a light showing of oil.
Grodhaus No. 5-acre, which
came in recently, is holding right
up to its usual production of IS to
40 barrels per day.
The Mobley is also being cleaned
out and it is expected to increase
its production.
The machinery has not yet ar.
rived for the Henthorn we'll, and
spudding will not likely be begun
there this week.-Independent.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
Had Nothing to Say.

You want to be soldier, JimP Well, don't
blame you, lad.
The fever that has hit you now once monkeyed
with your dad.
know exactly how you feel-you're achin fur
q scrap
An want TO go an help to wipe ole Spain clean
off the map.
When was young an full O. nerve, in eighteen
sixty one,
gun,
An now that you're a-feelin in that same ole
hostile way
An want to emulate your dad I've not a word
to say.
hope you've reckoned up the cost an counted
it up well,
Fur war, as Central Sherman said, amt fur
removed from hell!
You'll find it amt no picnic, Jim; you'll soon
find out that you
Won't have bit O. nerve too much In pullin
o you through
It amt no circus day affair when shells begin
An comrades lay in blood an pain a'writhln In
the dust
An bullets, jes like maddened bees, zip past
in fendish way,
But if you have a mind to go I've not word
to say.
want to tell you honest boy, that this amt
no surprise.
I've seen the sparks Of loyal pride a-dancin in
your eyes,
An I've been waitin fur a week to hear you
make your talk
An show your daddy that you come O. good
ole fghtin stock.
An now, to close the matter up, I'll tell you
further, Jim,
Your daddy would have knocked you out or
you'd awalloped him
II, when you'd hear your country call, you'd
make q coward play.
I'm proud o. you'll God bless you, boy! That's
all I've got to say.
Fundamentals Journal.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
Blood |! |
Attempted Suicide.

Ezekial Blair, of Way returned
home from the Wilson run oil field
late Sunday night and when near
his house he pointed revolver at
his forehead and pulled the trigger.
The ball struck his skull, glancing,
making only flesh wound. Then
be waded into Written creek and
shot himself again, this time in the
stomach, expecting to drown if the
bullet did not do its work. But
some of his children heard him and
rescued him.
DR.. Wittenbrook was called down
from Graysville and on Tuesday
succeeded in locating and remov-
ing the bullet. At the time of 60
ing to press Blair was still living,
but the doctor expresses the opip,
ion that he cannot recover.
No cause is known for Mr.,
Blair's act. 1t is generally consid,
cred that his mind is unbalanced.
Spirit of Democracy.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
BREATHE PURE AIR.


i. me Necessity TUT eu0 4A0AA8o -
Each Inhalation.
Breathe pure air always. In the lungs
a most important physiological process
occurs. It is from here that the blood
laden with oxygen is sent TO all parts of
the body, giving off along its course its
oxygen and taking up carbonic acid gas,
which it brings at last to the lungs
when it is cast ont in expiration. More
oxygen is taken in by inspiration and
the same process is repeated.
So etyour breathing be full and deep
going to the very bottom of the lungs
in order that all of the blood in them
may receive its full amount of oxygen
before again starting upon its tour of
distribution through the body. Can one
use any more forcible argument in favor
of loose clothing than this? 1t is abso-
lutely impossible to secure plenty of
oxygen if the clothing is worn at all
tight, and oxygen is food which the
body must have always in abundance to
keep we'll.
The air leaving the lungs is laden with
that deadly poison carbonic acid gas,
which if given off in close ROOM when
no provision is made for its escape and
the entrance of pure air soon renders
the air utterly unfit to breathe. Perhaps
some night you will find yourself I'M
able to sleep and tumble restlesSly about
in bed When this occurs, go to an open
window and inhale the fresh air, breath
ing slowly and deeply. A few minutes
of this and you can return to bed and
probably will soon be sleeping quietly.
What has happened? By its restlessness
the body was asserting its need of more
oxygen. Now you have given it what
it so emphatically asked for, and it is
quiet. We get as much uneasiness and
disturbance from the want of this food
as when we do not eat enough, only the
symptoms are not so well understood
nor recognized so quickly. Always keep
your mouth closed and breathe through
your nose. Then the air is warmed,
slightly moistened and largely freed
from particles of dust, so that when it
enters the lungs it does not irritate
them.
A condition often met with by ply
sicians is anamia. In this trouble the
patient is pale, lifeless looking, tired
and generally used up often without
being able to tell distinctly how she
does feel. Sometimes these patients say
that they have not enough blood. 1t is
really only an element of the blood
which is wanting, but that is very
important one-namely, the red blood
corpuscle.
When you know that it is only those
corpuscles which have the power to take
up and carry oxygen, you see at once
how important it is that the blood
should not be lacking in them. Good,
wholesome food, plenty of it and well
digested will give You the corpuscles.
Furnish them with the oxygen and the
body will have an important element
toward health. What to Eat.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
With Derrick and Drill.

Contrary to expectations, the
Hamilton we'll on the ridge came in
as a buster. The work was not
finished as soon as intended on
account of collapse in the 6A
casing occurring Monday. The
difficulty was righted and the drill
soon after reached the Keener sand,
but with small results for good in
the way of producer, as the we'll
is reported nearly dry.
The Fisher company is building
a rig for R. P. Yoho No. I. The
timbers were hauled from w. T.
Wood No. 2 at Benwood, which
they abandoned a couple of weeks
ago.
Another weeks drilling without
accident will bring the Hunter we'll
to a finish. AS prophecies were
vain on the Hamilton we will not
indulge again, but await results,
hoping for the best.
Galeys are making preparations
to drill on the Joshua Jackson
lease.
The Bonar we'll near Round Bot
tom, is drilling on the second loca-
ton. The rig had to be moved be-
cause OF hole full OF tools.
Fishers have a rig up and we'll
ready to drill on the Clegg farm,
near Hometown.
The Stephens we'll at New Castle
is at depth of 100 feet, on its way
to the Berea sand. They expect to
get the formation at about 2,1oo
feet. The main object in drilling
is to secure gas supply.
Fishers have placed engines at
Nos. and 2, S. P. Wood. The
wells are said to be making good
production now. They had not
been pumped for several months
until a few weeks ago.
The Piatt wells. in the Berea
sand, are making good flowing pro-
ductions.--Spirit of Democracy.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
The Star SAYS it does not under.

The Star says it does not under
stand why we say G. NJ. Mccoy
was elected prosecuting attorney.
We made the charge because it is
true, but principally to show he
ran away ahead of his ticket, polled
more votes than did ever any other
candidate on the democratic ticket
that has ever yet run for an Office
of any kind in the county. Does
tie Star want to deny this? We are
sorry its editors can't see things
that are so plain?
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
Thompson's Tonic Tea.

Mildly and efectually carries of
all impurities of stomach and bow
els, strengthens, regulates and re-
stores them to a healthy and natural
condition; invigorates the liver, re-
duces inflammation in the kidneys;
purifes 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, 1898-07-13

The proclamation of President
Mckinley which we publish in full
in today's issue, is a timely paper
from our President. We should
not forget to whom is due the Sue
cess of our army and navy, which
has been simply marvellous. We
feel sure a day of thanksgiving will
be duly observed in Sistersville by
every denomination, and when the
time is fixed the churches should
be full to OVERLOOKING.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13

Oil producers are by no means
the only ones interested in an adj
vance in the price oil. There are
multiplied interests SO closely as.
sociated with the oil business that
the condition of the latter consti-
tutes regular barometer for them.
When the oil business is in pros
pering condition they also prosper;
when it is otherwise they also are
more or less ION their uppers."
The recent advances in the price
for crude oil, which probably have
not yet reached the limit on the up
grade, ..have been accordingly graft
flying to more than producers,
meaning as they do a stimulation
of operations in the various fields,
old and new, and an attendant in
crease in the demand for supplies
and labor. For several months the
oil statistics covering the produc-
ton and shipment or consumption,
have been especially encouraging
to the producer of the higher grade
oils, though the stocks OF the latter
have shown some increase. But
this increase has indeed been
more than offset by the de-
crease in stocks of lower grade oils,
and many of the oil men have
chosen to take the view that this
has not represented so much an in
crease In popularity of the lower
grade oils or OF the normal demand
tor them as desire on the part OF
the large.pipe line and refining in
terests to husband the stocks OF
high grade oil. To increase the
stocks of the latter it is not neces-
sary that new fields be found, but
the greater development of old ones.
The stimulation of production
brought about by the boom in
prices of three years ago developed
no new fields, but largely increased
the stocks. 1t will be an exception
now to the rule that history repeats
itself,s.if an enhancement o. crude
values does, not produce the same
result. Meanwhile, multiplied &C.
tivities will be benefited by the
better, prices. -Pittsburg CONNER.
cial Gazette.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
LISP OF LETTERS,
Remaining iM the POstoRice at Sisters
Vile, July :, 1895.

NnIes July 4, ISJS'
Newton Anderson, John Arthur,
Alice Abbott, Hays Beardmore,
Edward Bratton, G. F. Brown,
James S. Buck, Georgia Bloom,
Elma Bowen, Annie Carr, Leila
Carpenter, Jim Cornwall, Dora
Caldwell, M. A. Chambers, J. w.
Donald, 7. P. Dewalt, Lizzie Ellis,
L. M. Edwards, G. w. Fisk, Thos.
Crime, German & DAILY, Emma
Gunaer, Charles Gardan, Mary
Galloway, John Groghan, Costello
Granto, Belle Gartin, VIM. Greer,
Geo. E. Hile, Elva HENDERSON, J.
H. Hunt, J. F. Hupp, Jesse John
son, Mary E. Johnson, Fred Leller,
D. B. kenny, Bert Kilber, H. D,
Lyon, J. P. Lewis, Ed Linly, Jane
Mayse, Shorty Miller, Theresa
Myers, T. 7. Marshall, Sallie May
field, J. H. Moheman, Joseph Nc
Michal, A. T.. McCauley, Sarah
McValia, Anna McReight, Rev. J.
w. E. Nash, Thurman Penwell, c.
c. Perry, w. H. Parker, J. w.
Queen, Ida Rutler, Myrtle Ruse,
Amos Spencer, Maude Stephen,
Jennie Suffer, ]. H. Shannon, S. w.
Stewart, Dennis Shaw, E. V. Skies,
Howard Shafer, Rebecca J. Shri-
yer, Jim Shay. Hannah Smith, J.
A. Smith, J. M. Slick, Mary Sine,
Edgar Thorn, Bob Tailor, Kittie
Wilson, Emma Wallas, J. M. Viii
son, Lounie Wooten, A. H. Wagar,
Blanch Wilson, Laura Williamson,
Charles M. Willard. Mary Wilson,
John Williams, Dr.. w. H. Walker.
G. E. WORK, P. M.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
Democratic Delegate District COnyen
ton.

ton.
By order of the Democratic Del
egate District committee, composed
of Tyler and Wetzel counties, there
will be held at Sistersviile August
4, 1898, at 10 a. m. convention to
nominate a candidate for the legis-
lature to represent said district.
The basis of representation was
fixed at one delegate for each 100
votes and fraction over so cast for
Bryan in 1896. On that basis each
county is requested to send dele,
gates to the convention as follows:
Tyler, IS; Wetzel, IS.
Com. B. NJ, WEIGH,
7 if G. M. MCCOY.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION!
Of Natural Gas in a House in
Richie County.
Three Persons Are Fatally Iuiured
and Two Others Seriously
Hurt.

An accident that will probably
cause the death of three persons
and possibly FIVE, occurred last
night in part of what is known as
the Whiskey run oil field in
Richie county.
1t was the result Of tremend-
Gus gas explosion in the home OF
H. L. Troutman, whose residence
is near the we'll on the Bumgardner
farm, which was put down by the
Associated Producers Oil company.
The we'll came in few days ago
and ever since its advent tremend-
Gus pressure of gas had resulted. -
Yesterday afternoon the we'll was
shot by Siegfried, the torpedo man,
and it caused an increased volume
of gas to flow. Mr.. Troutman was
using the surplus for domestic
purposes at his residence, which
was only short distance from the
we'll.
Last night Mrs. Troutman start
ed to kindle the FIRE in the cook
stove and struck match to light
the gas. AS she did so the gas ig-
nited and a terrific explosion fol-
lowed.
Mrs. Troutman was thrown to
the floor and was badly burned by
the gas. Her husband and two
children, 10y and girl, were in
the yard waiting for supper. They
too, were knocked down and their
clothing ignited by the burning gas
Working at the rig, only little
distance off. was II. L. Armstrong,
driller, who was cleaning up after
the shooting of the well.> He was
knocked down by the force of the
explosion and the escaping gas,
which had become ignited, burned
him seriously.
The buildings, including the rig
and all of Mr., Troutman's out
buildings, were entirely CONSUMED.
Mr.. S. P. CARL, of the Associated
Producers Oil company, was mott
ed by the pipe line operator al
Whiskey run and he was told to
bring doctors and nurses from the
city. Mr.. CARL left this morning
on the early train.
The last accounts from the scene
of the accident states that the two
children and the driller, Mr.. Arm
strong, are very seriously burned
while Mrs. Trautman and her hus
band are less seriously, although
very painfully burned.
The extent of the loss to the OF
company has not been learned, but
it must have been of considerable
amount, as the rig and all the ma
chinery was burned, including {
string OF tools, which went into the
well. Mr.. Trautmau has the sym
pathy of all, tor his was humble
home, full OF joy, with the little
family comfortably circled abou
him and the loss to him will be
very great.
Nh. J. M. Solly, of the Soutl
Penn Oil company, went to the
scene of the disaster this morning
to look after their property and tc
aid in caring for the injured, O
whom two drillers, who were board
ing with Mr.. Trautman, were
slightly burned.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13

Just think of the Star supporting
Anthony Smith for an Office.
What a change, Hartman and
Smith dwelling together in peace.
The Stars support in this instance
is the kind that says nice things to
your face and stabs you in the
back. We are glad though if the
Star does support the candidate
from our own county.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13

Tan and freckles may be removed by
the following lotion: Two drains Of
powdered sal ammoniac, four fluid
drains of cologne water and a quart Of
distilled water. As home remedies both
lemon juice and borax are very effica-
cious for the same purpose.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13

Mrs. Cora Hemcr, who was chief Of
the women detectives at the World S
fair, is to take charge of similar dc
partment at the Paris exposition. Mrs
Hemer personally made 200 arrests at
the big Chicago show, and she had SO
women detectives working under her.
She will take 100 to Paris
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13

The sinking of the French
steamer which resulted in the death
of several hundred people is the
worst disaster that has occurred at
sea for many years. Only two pas
sengers were saved, a man and his
wife.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-13
Our Guest. the Hindoo Reformer.

Pundita Ramabai, the Christian Hin
doc reformer, who is now on visit to
this country, has labored for years to
better the condition Of child widows in
her native land. Her father was learn
ed Brahman, who, having married a
9-year-old girl, proceeded to put into
practice his theories of education and
was obliged to fee to the forest. This,
however, did not prevent his teaching
his eager child wife These deeply in
culcated principles were transmitted to
their children. They named the Pundita
Ramabai after the god Rama, the in
carnation Of Vishnu.