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The age-herald., 1898-02-21

of these engaging little creatures He has no doubt that the tails serve as dan ger signals when 1t Is too dark for their brown bodies to be seen, but he sadly dis misses the althuistic theory Chow Uncle Remus would have appreciated iD and compares the arrangement of which the tails stand as evidence to such highly civ ilized and prosaic things as rates and taxes"
 Certainly our rabbit or deer confers a benefit on his fellows at some expense to himself But we know-because of the universal character of the above law, if for no other reason-that he gets back from tho community every bit as much as he gives Thus, supposing the life Of a rabbit is threatened twenty times year Ca very moderate estimate) through his rendering himself visible, he receives more than twenty warnings from the caudal danger signals of his fellow citizens or the presence of dangerous foes which might otherwise kill him. The result, as I have said. Is very much like what one finds in civilized human communities.
 Dr. Robinson (to take one more instance of his suggestive illustrations) is inclined to defend the domestic pig from the charge of greediness usually laid at It's door. He would have us remember that the hog In it's wild state was obliged to devote all ms attention to food when he could get IL, ana to put on as much flesh as possible so as to last out through the winter upon short commons.
 You will thus see that the hog which had amassed within his own private bank shillng's worth of adipose savings more than his fellows, would in an exceptionally protracted and indictment winter be one or the few to survive. He would naturally transmit his talents to his progeny, and thus it comes about that in the present day no animal so handsomely responds 10 liberal feeding as the domestic pig.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21
ANIMALS ONCE WILD.
Queer Traits in Many of Our Domesticated
 Pets.

From Blackwood's Magazine.
 Dr. Louis Robinson has made an inter- esting volume by taking in order the do- nestle animals and showing us some of the traits which mark them out as having been once wild. While some of his in stances are obvious enough, others seem almost too ingenious to be scientific. It is easy to agree that, when a watch dog barks, his action is traceable to the old in- stinct for guarding the lair of the pack; i; that the speed and staying power of the horse were developed in the first place to enable him to escape from his gaunt, per- sistent foe, the wolf; or that cows chew the cud because in early times they had to get in a store of food rapidly whenever they could, and were obliged to masticate it afterward when they were safe from the other beasts that haunted their feeding grounds. We can even accept the terms "canine political economy" and "commun- al canine morality" as having some sort of meaning in the dog world. But pr. Rob- inson is far from being content with the obvious. In very interesting passage he formulates the theory that the mark ings of tabby cats are an instance of that "protective mimicry' which. is common enough among flying and creeping things, but is supposed to be almost unknown among mammals. Eagles, he has found, are particularly fond of the flesh of ami mals of the cat tribe this is not a discov- cry, though pr. Robinson has strong con- firmation to bring forward); and he points out that, when tabby is curled up asleep, it's markings, looked at from above, are curiously serpentine-so much so that an eagle might easily mistake 1t for it's dread ed enemy, the snake. Again, the splitting and hissing of a cat closely resemble the sounds made by serpents, and the head of an angry cat, with ears pressed flat. eyes glassy and staring and exposed fangs," might we'll be mistaken for that of large snake The deception would be height ened, too, by the snake-like movement of the cats tail, and from these similarities Dr. Robinson deduces his theory.
 Whatever doubt we may have as to the protective meaning of the concentric bands upon the sleeping ocelot or tabby. or of the attitude. movement and utterances which characterize a cat at bay. there can, I think be no two opinions as to the cause of origin. and as to the protective value, of the hiss when uttered by helpless young creatures such as these we have been dis cussing And if the latter part of the case be admitted. I do not see where the skeptic is to draw the line and say, This may be true protective mimicry. but this must be accounted for on other grounds"
 Dr. Robinson would be pleased if he could regard the fluffy white tails of rab- bits as emblems of altruism on the part
The age-herald., 1898-02-21
'TThe King doth keep his revels here tonight"
 Midsummer Nights Dream.
The Latest News.

In view of the intense interest manifested incident to the destroying of the American battleship Maine and the war-like prepa- rations being made by the United States \ and Spain,-The Age-Herald today prints all the news available bearing upon the sub ject It has not been the custom in the past to issue Monday paper, but upon this occasion the emergencies demand it.
 It has been many years, hardly within the memory of the oldest inhabitant, when conditions pointed so strongly to an out break between nations as has for the past five days threatened hostilities between this republic and the Spanish monarchy. Knowing the readers of The Age-Herald appreciate enterprise when directed in legitimate channels, it is a pleasure to keep them advised of all the news and the latest news covering the current of events surrounding the all-absorbing topic of the hour.
 The Age-Herald has spared no expense in supplementing the Associated Press reports with the best special news service in this country. and presents to it's readers the full reports of the New York Journal bear ing upon the Havana situation up to the latest hour. It is the news the people de- sire, and the one mission of The Age- Herald is to furnish 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

ty supervision which nov aatagonlzes pro- gress should be permanently shelved; teach- CTS who now cannot pass a primary exam inatlon should no longer be permitted to prey upon the children of the state. The reformation of the schools can be effected only by the legislature. No question of local or private nature can equal in import ance to the state that of better schools
 Every section and every community in Alabama will profit by legislation adopted to provide better school facilities for the children. Are not the children of Alabama as worthy of good schools as those of Geor- gia or Mississippi? The next general as- sembly will answer this question.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21
OUT OF THE GINGER JAR.

From the Chicago Record Don't you think. after all. that woman's femfninfty touches and appeals to 4nanT' Gracious, yes; my wife is always asking me for something"
 Forced It On Her ''So you have broken your engagement with Henry Hobson?' "Yes, I had to; he wouldn't promise to let me have my own way about every thing.
 Fortunate Change in Symptoms Hobbs didn't have appendicitis after an.''
 'Who said so?'' His doctors; it seems he hadn't money enough to pay for a surgical operation.
 Reversed Conditions "When got married had an idea was going to be my wife's protector" "Well?'
 After we were married I found out I needed a protector myself.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21
Marines Are Fine Specimens

The guns adjoining these have a midway range between fore and aft and broadsisFe fire. There is the usual main deck broai- side rapid firing battery. The lower deck has Q somewhat similar arrangement. in- cluding Nordenfelts and other fcodefn engines of destruction. fhe marines ard sailors are fine specimens, and the ord ' which prevailed on board today was ex- cellent. The sailors are a hardy lot. The complement of the Vizcaya consists of fifteen officers. eight naval cadets. 20 bi"c Jackets and marines. making total Of is3.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

The Germans are expecting too much of Mir. Mckinley in finding fault with his not sending a reply to the emperor in the Iatter's language instead of English. Elm peror William should know that the presi- dent is too much taken up with Spanish to think of mastering German in less than eleven months in office.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

When Mark Hanna looks back upon those scenes at Columbus. he, no doubt, realizes how close he was to @ real submarine mine.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

There are gas companies organized and proposed, to burn, since the Age-Herald demonstrated to the people that the profit in dollar gas was tremendous.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

Much objection to the queen of the Hol- land Danes is raised because there is too much of the map of Ireland in her countenance.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

Don't send men to the legislature be- they be strong, fearless able and upright
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

It will be well to keep the government divers as far removed as possible from the agents of the money power.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

In the carnival celebration there will be is upon us.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

It can be stated with no uncertain de- gree of positiveness that there is no sub marine mine under the carnival.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

There seem to be several mines under tht plosion is probable.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

Jefferson county needs six strong men in the next legislature. They are here and should be chosen.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

Billy Mason seems determined to do his best toward torpedoing the senate.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

The Alabama state troops will be ready when the word of war is given.
The age-herald., 1898-02-21

The Havana liar shows evidence of work ing overtime
The age-herald., 1898-02-21
TELEPHONE CALLS.

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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
McKay's will PrObated.

The will of the late Alexander
Mckay has been admitted to pro-
bate. According to the terms Of
the will he devises his interest in
the town property both real and
personal, to the three children of
brother, Joseph Mckay. His
her real and personal property he
Mevises to his brother and three Sis
tiers, to be equallyssdevided among
them. He appoints Robert McCor-
mick as executor of his estate
who has been qualified and has
given bond as the law directs. To
day the estate is being appraised by
F. D. Mccoy, Eli Wells and Ed.
Roome. His estate is estimated to
be worth $4,000 dollars.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
MiddIebourne Town Election.

Dec. 6.-The election passed OFT
quietly today. The chief. fight was
over the mayor and!the friends OF
both candidates worked hard for
success, but as usual there can be
but one successful candidate for
each Office. The commissioners
finished counting at 7 o'clock p. m.
and the result was given out as fol-
lows.
Mayor, D. H. Morey; recorder,
F. R. Hickman; councilmen, G. D.
Smith, J. G. Mayfeld, S. B. An
krom, F. L. Rymer and c. B. Rig
gle.
There were one hundred votes
polled, and according to the ratio
this gave the town a population Of
at least 400. There was some per
sonal feeling manifested in the con,
test by friends of both tickets
which should not be in an election
of this kind. The Offices pay moth
ing. consequently there is no reas,
on for strife, as was the case or
both tickets this election.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
State Funds Ordered From BlueGeId

State Funds Ordered From BlueGeId.
Special to the Review.
Wheeling, Jan. 6. AT its last
meeting the state board of public
works took action that has aroused
considerable resentment among
many in all quarters of the state
The board ordered that state funds
to the amount of $4,000 in the
hands of the Peoples bank of Blue
field, w. Va, be withdrawn and
deposited in one of the Charleston
banks.
Hereafter the Blue6eld bank will
not be a depository of the state.
Some time since the board of public
works found cause, as they claim,
for dissatisfaction with the banks
method of doing business. 1t is
said the officials of the Bluefeld
bank, which is one of the best
known and most prosperous in the
state will resent the action OF the
board by proceeding against it at
law.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
A New Library.

Last evening at meeting of the
teachers and scholars of the First
Presbyterian Sunday school, of this
city, Mr.. Joseph E. Kirk y gas
unanimously elected superintendent
of the schools TO fill the vacan&y
caused by the death of Mr.. D. 4.
Henderson,. 1t was also decided
to renovate the old library and TO
purchase new lot of books for the
use of the Sunday school children,
teachers and officers. ]. H. Mo
Coy, J. E. Kirk and Miss Sallle
Russell were appointed as COM
ipHfe& TO buy the new books.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
BRlSTLES FROM ABROAD. Y
The American Hog Not Capable OF Furn-
ishing the Supply Needed Hero.

The American Hog Not Capable OF Furn-
; ishing the Supply Needed Hero.
Almost all the bristles used in this
country in the manufacture OF brushes
are imported and notwithstanding the
increased production OF pork in this
country the supply of American bris-
ties is now even smaller than 1t for
merly was. Hogs are fattened anu
killed young in thf Is country, and with
the constant and widespread improve
ment of the breeds here the hogs have
run less to bristles.\ Some extensive
packers collect bristles, but the Amer
lean supply is probably less than 1
per cent. of the consumption. Inc
longest American bristles are about
four and half inches in length.
Imported bristles come from various
parts of Russia, but mOs2 largely from
Poland and North Germany. Some
finer soft bristIes come from France.
The bulk of the supply comes from
cold countries, where the hogs are well
protected by thick coats, and many OF
the bristles are those Of Wlld hogS-
The hogs shed their cOats\ as many
other animals do, and there are mel
who gather the bristles Of via hogS'
knowing their haunts and Where the
bristles are to be found. Other DIS
ties are collected in the usual manner
when the hogs are killed. The bris-
ties are subjected to various processes
of curing and preparation BEFORE they
become commercial bristles an p ready
for the market
Imported. bristles range from three
and a half to seven and half lnches
in length. Various vegetable hDres
are now used extensively il the manu-
Sacturs OF cheaper brushes. but for
1nanv uses bristles are indispensable
and their importation continues
steady.-New York Sun.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12

+ With the dawn of the new year
the" Greater New York is ushered
into the world full grown lgiant.
The problem of municipal COVER
ment in this country is to be put to
the supremest test on the grandest
scale. Within its limits is con-
tanned a population to that of thir-
teen of our sovereign States at the
last census, and as large as the
original thirteen States when the
union was organized. Provisions
for the life and health of this vast
multitude of all nations and climes
is an unsolved enigma, but profit
ting by the experience of half cen
tury's success, thousands of sutferes
in New York anb elsewhere can be
wrested from the grasp OF that agon-
zing complaint, rheumatism, by the
timely and systematic use of Hos
letters Stomach BitteIs, which Is,
moreover, preventive of malaria
aud kidney trouble, and SOVEREIGN
curative of liver complaint, consti-
patton, dyspepsia, debility, and sick
headache and nervousness. 1t IS
an admirable appetizer and prompt
er of sleep, hastens covalescence,
and counteracts the infrmites Of
age.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
Fishing In France.

Izaak Walton and his ways are evil
IDENTIFY little known in the old French
province of Berry. 1.-THE contempla-
tive mans recreation" there takes the
form OF sort OF picnic, in which thu
ladies and gentlemen of the neighbor-
hood are invited to take part; and the
fishing itself is done with a great
trammel net, an apparatus commonly
used for sea fishing. The back rope
of this net is supported by corks and
the foot rope is kept close TO the bot
tom by weights. On the Cher the
ropes are dragged across the river.
the two boats gradually coming to-
gether until the net has been formed
in huge pouch, as it were. from
which it is practically impossible for
the entrapped fish to escape.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
Rockefeller Back Of 1t.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 5.-Per-
sons who have been closely con-
nected with the Northern Pacific
and Wisconsin Central litigation
and are acquainted with enterprises
in which John D. Rockefeller has
been concerned, credit that gentle
man with being back Of move
ment to secure control of the Wis
consin Central properties.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
LEASED AT LAST.
BY COL. w. c. TURNER.

There hain't no use of yer jawin',
Nor ahangin' around my gates
don't hev no use for lie leasers,
No more hes mother, nor Kate.
An Iim over there in the bottom,
His temper's mighty hot,
Eff he sees yer hangin' aroun' this place,
He'll cuss, as like as not.
No don't want ter lease no block 'er land,
An amt no ca ter sell,
AS long as I'm maxim hvln,
I'm dom mighty we'll.
Why YES that's all right, mister,
I'm Snake Chaser, as you say,
Bet whether I'm chasin' snakes or not,
reckon I'll hev my way.
WHY won't lease my farm to you?
Wall if yer really want ter know, .
b'lieve the Lords agin the drillin' fer lie,
Where corn had ought ter grow.
If the Lord had intended Ter human men
Ter use this gas and lie,
He'd never have hid il three thousand feet,
Down there beneath the slle.
So there amt no use uvyer talkin'
It's aein nv religious views.
An when get sot on SubJlcS,
Why coaXin' amt no use
You lie men cum frum ONO,
An from Pennsylvania, too,
A skinnin' us natives out n our lahu,
That's what yer tryin ter DO.
You can talk all yer like about ''Berea Grlt,
And yer old Big Injun" sand,
But there amt goin' ter be no derrick,
Built on this hyer land.
There wont be no greasy drller'
Settle on this year place,
A sparkin' my young darter'
Right here before my lace
Now mother you shet yer yapln mouth
You aint got nothin' ter say,
7 n, coin, lease loot TINS lana,
So he'd better go away.
know what yer think, if lease this farm,
An these folks here strike lie,
You'll be wantin ter move TO MludleDouI H.
And put on city style
Yes I've heared about yer ''Dogskin" wei!\
And yer mighty Elk Fork" field,
why, them folks aint got nuthin but lie,
They can't raise corn, ter meal,
The farmers wont do lick NV work,
They ies' sit 'roun an spite,
An live on nuthin in the world,
= But the ry'lty on Their lle'
Au'ifI should conclude ter lease,
NV fambiy'd he no good,
Kate wouldn't do a it Nv w 'rk,
Nor linn ouldn't split no wood.
Mother would buy green SILK ess'
va Ter hat an a muH,
An ri bet she'd pend more nor nFe oolia'
A lawn in bacca an snuff
What! yer say yer'l give thousan down.
An ry'lty ter boot?
An can go ter Sistersville
An buy bran new suit'i
can buy them bosses from Abuer Brown,
An Concord Vaughn too?
It does seem mighty temptin;
Idun'no what ter do.
Ispose the weemins round ter lease,
An w II poster me ter death,
I'll don't do as they want me TO-
Gee! it almost takes my breath.
It seems, though, kinder drea full
Ter spite this land with grease,
Butt spose III hev ter do it;
Come in an I'll sign the lease.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
$4,000 FOR SHEEP DAMAGES.
$500 Paid Out when the Dog Tax
Was Exhausted.

81, 500 Paid Out when the Dog Tax
Was Exhausted.
The accounts of the county's dis
bursting officers show that during
the year 1892 the flockmasters of
Washington county were allowed
nearly $500 damages under the
act commonly called the dog and
sheep law" The amount of dam
age caused to a flock by dogs is
fixed by the auditors of the town
ship wherein the sheep are injured,
and that amount is then claimed by
the sheep owners from the county
commissioners, who issue a stock
order on the county treasurer there
for. Up to September Treasurer
Hallam paid out in round numbers
S2,Sco on sheep damage claims and
then stopped-the amount Of tax
collected off dog owners was ex-
hausted, and the law provides no
other funds to meet such claims.
Since that time the allowances by
the township auditors have been
coming in quite literally, until at
the present time about 81 900 in
claims are On file in the treasurer's
office. The papers are filed accord
ing to date and the Oldest claim will
be first paid when more dog tax has
been collected. Washington, Pa,
Reporter.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
Florida's Sponge Industry.


For the first time in its history Flor
ida is shipping sponges to Europe and
receiving good returns on all that
reach the London market. The vari-
ETY. chiefly demanded is the grass
sponge. Good grass sponge Is worth
from 40 to 60 cents bunch. The
black crews Of the sponging vessels
have begun to remove their kraals to
Anclote key. Several reasons are given
for the removal, but the most i'm
portant Is that the water at Bailey's
Point was being used too rapidly on
account OF the large number OF men
there. The kraals on Sea Horse key,
near Cedar Keys, have been there for
years, and are used by some Of the
spongers when they make the Rock
Island trip in the winter. Mr.. Decker
recently shipped in one day 10 bales OF
sponges, which were said to be worth
81 900 in the Philadelphia market.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
The Japanese Minister'S Wife.

Mrs. Torn Hoshj, the wife Of the
japanese minister, Is said 90 be pos
sessed OF a charming personality.
When she settled in Washington she
laid asire her gorgeous silken flow
cred robes, and is now rarely seen in
her native costume. She is four feet,
ten inches in height, with abundant
dark hair, soft brown eyes and clear.
rosy complexion. She studied Eng
lish with a tutor and proved herself
an apt pupil.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
To the Public.

Owing to i'll health 1 am COM
PEELED to seek another climate for a
short time. All business in my
hands will be attended to by Mr..
R obert McEldowney, who will have
charge of my Office and will be here
a portion of each week to look after
his interests. All business placed
in his hands will have prompt at
tention. Thanking the people most
for their very generous
patronage in the past 1 remain,
Very truly,
G. M. Mccoy.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
How 10 ReceIveaHim.

A young man with a satchel, a
bland smile and a very plausible
story is working around this way,
and as he is liable to drop in on one
at any moment, it would be we'll to
be prepared for him. He will offer
you patent hair restorer and dand-
ruff eradicator, and his recital OF its
wonderful efficacy is decidedly more
refreshing than the stuff itself, the
principal virtue of which lies in the
fact that it acts like a mild scalping
knife. You will save trouble and
considerable hair by turning the
dog on him. If you haven't dog,
substitute club or any other old
thing you can get hold of.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
Wanted.

To borrow s., 900 for from 3 to 5
years at 6 per cent; can give first
mortgage on $50 acres of good land
worth about $1,000. Address A.
B. c., Democrat Office, Bellaire,
Ohio. goat
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
The Contract Awarded

The contract for the building OF
the Catholic parsonage has been
awarded to Ullom & Kincaid for
the sum of SLIP. This congre-
cation contemplates various other
improvements.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
Iife'A Iittle RnnDles.

From the Detroit Free Press.
"Madge is either awfully careless,
or she is engaged"
What do you mean"
Why, che says she can't wear a
shirt waist but one day"