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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28
Joseph wheeler, soldies, Esc.


Major General Joseph Wheeler's
decision to resign his seat in con-
gress aud retain his commission in
the army may have another signif-
canoe than that which he gives it
in, a published interview. Il pre-
fer the army lie to the life of a
member of congress-" says the
general. Has not this fine old sol.
dier earned the gratitude of his
country by his inestimable service
to it asa Wearer of the blue,
and should his country be
slow to recognize them substan-
TALLY? Surely there is no more
patriotic officer in the army today
than Joseph Wheeler. 1t must al
ways be remembered that when on
the night of July I it was proposed
to retire from San Juan ridge and
occupy a position that could be
defended with less risk TO the army
General Wheeler protested with
such vigor that the plan was ao-,
ruptly abandoned. Had he thrown
the weight of his influence on the
other scale, history might have
been written differently.
1t can hardly be. disputed that
General Shaiter set a very high
value on Wheeler's advice in a
military exigency, aud justly so,
for the little general warrior and
had commanded many thousands OF
men on hard fought fields long be-
fore he reached the age of 80. There
was no other man of any rank in
the Santiago campaign who could
measure careers with him, and all
the veterans of the war of the re,
bellion paid him homage for his
experience and prestige.
1t is deliciously humorous of Gen.
eral Wheeler to say: Although
some little discussion has been
raised as to my age. l hope to be
old enough soon to make good
soldier" Joseph Wheeler was
graduated from the military acad-
emy in 1859. being then 23 years
of age. When his seat by adoption
seeded and Wheeler resigned from
the army, he was appointed colonel
of the 10Th Alabama, an infantry
regiment. In the nation army he
was a dragoon. At Shiloh he CON-
manded a brigade and covered the
retreat OF the Confederates. He
was transferred to the cavalry in
July, 1862. About six months la
ter, and at the age of ~, he was
promoted to be a Major. General.
At Chickamauga he led the caval.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28
Everything is way Up.

F. w. Weichman, the harness
dealer. went to Scio the other day
to secure the location for a branch
of his business, but he abandoned
the idea shortly after his arrival.
The owners Of property over there
are asking extravagant prices and
this condition is liable to obta
until a few dry holes are struck. 4 /
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28

Kittanniug. Pa, Dec 25.-Chris
mas day was celebrated by the N
groes working on the new railroaa
by one of them numbering another
Gne known as "Nick" shot al
killed companion named Crave
alias yellow" Little is kuon3
of the cause of the trouble, bt4k
is thought to have been abot /,
woman. The murderer escapk 4
Warrants were given to the of6cgf:
this evening; and all points are be
ing watched. The crime occurred
at Boltz tunnel, in East Franklir
township.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28
AROUND THE YULB LOG.
How the One Day of the Year
Was Observed
IN "GREATEST TOWN"
A General Air of Good Cheer
Prevailed.

Yesterday was beautiful day,
and made fine accompaniment to
the Christmas festivities. Good
cheer and happiness, such as behtted
The day Of the nativity, was in evil
dence everywhere in the city, and
peace on earth. good will towards
men" was realized in its full signi-
fcance.
TIE services in the churches
were most appropriate, and choir
aud pulpit WED with each other in
the fervor of theic hosannas. The
interior of the edi6ces were nicely
festooned with greens, in which the
prickIy, glossy leaves aud rich, red
berries of the cheerful holly IRE
dominated.
The poor were not forgotten. 1t
is Estimated that one thousand dol
lars worth of the substantial COM
forts Of life, both in food and
raiment, was distributed among
those iii INDECENT circumstances in
the city. The school children do
mated a large portion of the provis'
ions several weeks ago, and around
this nucleus was showered the gen
erous offerings ofour- philanthropic
people. The happiness thus brought
into the homes debarred from the
good cheer of Christmas, is an
usurious reward for those who have
made such happiness possible. The
poor we will always have with us,
on Biblical authority, and it is TO
be trusted that the charitable i'm.
pulses of those who are above want
will be equally as permanent.
Perhaps the most pleasant thing
incidental to the holidays is the
family reunions and the renewal of
acquaintance among friends. Gus.
tom has sanctioned this. and in this
community the privilege has been
extensively enjoyed. Many people
have been reunited for the first
time in years, and the passenger
traffic on our railroad Thursday,
Friday and Saturday was immense
and has not had its parallel in re-
cent years. An unusual condition
is that the outgoing stream of hu-
manity from this point greatly out.
numbered the influx of visitors. 1t
looked az one time as if the city
might become depopulated.
The holidays will not have the
usual turn of holiday functions, uu-
less there are later developments.
To morrow evnning the member 5
of the Columbia Club will have a
dance and reception in the McCoach
hall, and athere is every reason TO
believe the affair will pass off with
the same eclat that has signalized
the previous parties of this club
Outside of this event there is moth.
ing of great importance. One we'd
ding is to occur in the city Wed,
nesday, and another later in the
week.
On Thursday the Review pub
lished a review of the holiday trade,
in which the prospect Of a much
greater volume of business than
ever before was mentioned. These
indications were not misleading.
and our merchants, without excep-
tion, are more than satisfied over
their receipts from the holiday
shopping.
This is the secular day selected
by many of the business men for
Christmas observance. The banks
and postoffice are closed, and many
of the business places.
Shoen SEor oo1o
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28

The Charming wedding OF Gov, Atlin-
SONS Daughfer-Many Distinguished
Guests Present-First Event OF the
Kind 90, Fake Place In the Executive
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28

1t is the little colds that grow in
to big colds; the big colds that end
in consumption and death. Watch
the little colds DR.. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28
Sheep Tor Sale.

80 head of sheep, 2S ewes,
fine wool sheep and bred to a
fue Buck. Good reasons
given for selling.
Address or call on
Joshua r. Martin, City.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-12-28
Born.

December 20, to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
]. Mccoy, daughter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01

party leaders. Any reference to the
Jeffrey letter was carefully avoided in
the meeting. Mr.. Mckinney being called
upon for speech. said he would prefer
to refrain from saying anything till after
the issuance of his letter of acceptance
and his speech at the Alfred convention,
next Thursday. He gave the meeting to
understand that when once they had
heard his confession of faith they would
have no doubt about his fidelity to the
cause of Democracy.
"Honsst Sam, Lord and Walter j. Gill
patrick of the Democratic state commit
tee. came in to attend the meeting. Mr..
Lord made speech in which he declared
that the Republican papers had been un-
able to pick any flaws in his recently
published letter of acceptance.
Chairman S. W. Bates of the Demo-
cratic county committee has openly made
the statement that Candidate Mckinney
must satisfactorily explain that Colombia
anti. Bryan letter if he wants the support
of the United Democracy in the district.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
Major General Commanding
COMFORT FOR sPANIARDs.

Washington, July s0.-The differences
which have arisen between General Shat
ter and General Garcia are not regarded
by the war officials as serious and little
doubt is expressed that they will be
amicably adjusted. 1t is evident from
General Skaters dispatches and other
information that some of the stateme nts
in General Garcia's letter to General
Shafter were incorrect, as for instance
the assertion that he was not invited to
be present at the formaiities attending
the sufrender..of Santiago.
A difficulty due to the difference be-
tween General Shafter and General Garcia
has arisen in Santiago. The Spanish resi-
dents there have been led to believe that
Skaters army is to be ordered away from
Santiago after the Spanish troops now
risoners have been transported to Spain.
This has given rise to fear that they are
to be left to the tender amenities of the
Cubans. Assurances have been given to
the people of Santiago by the War De-
partmont, through General Shafter, that
this government will stand squarely by
the terms Of the Presidents proclamation
relative to the government of the city and
province. A permanent military garrison
for Santiago, consisting of TIE first and
second immune regiments, has been pro-
vided and it will remain there even If
General Skaters corps should be with
drawn. Thsse facts have been commuDi-
cotod ~ a., sspapich reSide.tS of the cjty
and have tended to allay their alarm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
CORNISH CAUCUsEs.
ESPECIAL 70 THE raEss.1

Cornish. July 3o.-The Republicans of
New field, Parsonsfield and Cornish met
in convention at Cornish today and nomi-
mated x-County Attorney Walter p. Per-
kins as candidate for representative to
the legislature.
A caucus at Cornish today elected these
delegates to the district convention:
Alexander Boothby, Levi L. Cook, Alex
ander P. Clapp, Walter P. Perkins; TO
the county convention, Walter P. Perkins.
James G. Aver, William B. Randall,
Daniel E: Kimbali, Ira Garland, Benja-
min +. Haley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
FRENCH STEAMER CAPTURED.

Charleston, S. G., July s0.-The French
steamship Maneubia, which was captured
off Porto Rico Sunday last by the Dixie,
was brought here today. The vessel Is
hold at quarantine in charge of q prize
crew under boatswain Lunn Of the
Dixie. She was captured by the Dixie
as she had landed number OF men and
supplies near Ponce where Gen. Miles is
now. A solid shot had to be fired across
her bows before she would come to. A
libel against her will be fled Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
TO THE PUBLIC.

Knowing Chamberlain's Cough Rem,
edy to be medicine of great worth and
merit and especially valuable for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough, we
will hereafter warrant every pottle
bought of us. and will refund the money
to anyone who is not satisled aiter using
two-thirds of rs or 90 cent bottle. ID.
w Heseltine. 3S7 Congress ST., Edward
w Stevens. 107 Portland ST., King S.
RAYMOND. Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
naTd. 92l Congress ST., Il. P. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Harrison, July 80 The farm buildings
of Silas G. Fits were struck by lightning
Friday afternoon and completely de-
stroyed. The bolt struck the barn setting
it on fire and in few minutes it was In
flames. Three horses were burned anu
every building on the place. Most OF the
household goods were saved and some
farming tools. The barn was full OF nay.
The loss is estimated at $500; Insurance.
5000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
OUR NEiGHBoRS.
Points on Which We VIII Try to Reach
Agreement.

Washington, July 30.-It is announced
that the first meeting of the joint high
commission appointed by the United
States and Great Britain to consider
various matters of Importance between
the Tinted States and Canada will be
held at Quebec on August %. The COM
m;ssioners are to consider in the main
the following matters:
First-The questions in respect to the
FIR seals in Behring sea and the waters
of the North Pacific ocean.
Second-Provisions in respect to the
fisheries of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
and in the waters of the common frontier.
Third-Provision for the delimitation
and establishment of the Alaska Cana
dian boundary by legal and scientific
experts, if the commission shall so
desire.
Fourth-Proyisions for the transit Of
merchandise to or from either country,
across intermediate territory of the other
whether by land or water, including
natural and artificial water ways and In
termediate transit by sea.
f1IUQ-ETOvlSlOuS I0ltbluS W uu0 VAeSAASAS
of merchandise from one country to be
delivered at points In the other beyond
the frontier.
Sixth-The question Of tho alien labor
laws applicable to the subjects or citizens
of the United States and Canada.
Seventh-Mining rights Of the citizens
or subjects of each country within the
territory of the other.
Eighth-Such REIMBURSEMENT and con-
cession as may he deemed mutually ad-
vantageous, of customs duties applicable
in each country to the products OF the
soil or industry on the basis Of reciprocal
quivalents.
Ninth-A revision Of the agreement OF
1917, respecting naval vessels on the
| lakes.
Tenth-Arrangements for the more
complete definition and marking OF any
part Of the frontier line by land or water
where the same is now so insuficiently
defined or marked as to be liable to dis
pute.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the convey.
ance for trial or punishment of persons
| in the lawful custody of the officers of
one country through the territory OF the
other.
Twelfth Reciprocity in wrecking and
salvage rights.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
CARD.

We guarantee every bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and will refund the money to
auy one who is not satisfied after using
it, It is the most successful medicine in
the world for bowel complaints, both for
children and adults. For sale by D. W.
Heseltine & Co., 3S7 Congress ST., Ed
ward w. Stevens, 107 Portland St., King
S. Raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, 921 Congress ST., II. 2. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
TRoTTING AT FAIRFIELD.

Fairfield, July 3O.-The first heat in the
free-f or-all today was made in the 1asteso
time ever made on the track. In the :. oo
class, four heats, Newmarch trottsd the
fastest of any four-year old ever on this
track.
Free for-all purse s225-Won by belle
P. oh m, B. II. Berry. Best 1ihie'
2.17 1-2 N,
march, BIS, by Nelson, A. F. Gerald, ho-
wards, Fairfield. Best time, 2.2S L.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
FLOWERS FOR PRISONERS.

Portsmouth, N H., July S0.-One more
death from pneumonia occurred among
the Spanish prisoners at Camp Long TO-
day, and two others are on the point Of
death tonight. The 16 patients in the
main hospital were each presented today
with a bouquet of flowers by members
of the family of officers at the yard and
while the Spaniards could not speak
English they repeated several times In
Spanish Many thanks, ladies' and
seemed to be very much affected by the
gift.
The work Of removing the mines from
Portsmouth harbor began today and
will be completed tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
MORE TROOPS FOR PORTO RICO.


Washington, July 3O.-Orders have
been sent by the war department to Gen.
Brooke, who it is expected will arrive at
Ponce tomorrow or Monday, directing
him to send back the transports which
conveyed the troops of the Porto Rican
expedition as soon as possible. Inc
transports will be returned to New Iork
and will be utilized at once for the send
ing of additional troops to Porto hlco.
The troops will be embarked at Newport
News probably, but the ships are to DO
returned to New York because OF the
Quarantine regulations The additional
troops to be sent to Porto Rico will go
very likely from Chickamauga and will
be part of Gen. Brooke's corps, as 1t is
deemed desirable to add to the expedlt-
ion already sent toSPorto Rico.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01

According to the London Engineer street
car axles are being made at the krupP
Works, Essen, with to per cent OF nickel.
Hollow driving axies for locomotives are
also being made of this alloy, while for fire.
boxes steel having as high as % per cent OF
nickel is used,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01

Group instantly relieved. DR.. Ih0lnas .
Electric Oil. Perfectly safe. No'el
fails. At any drug store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
STRONG STATEMENTS.
Three Women Relieved Of Female
Troubles by Mrs. Pinkham.

From Mrs. A. w. SMITH, SO Summer
St., Biddeford, Me-:
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From Mrs. MELISSA PHILLIPS, Lex
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Before l began taking your medicine
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From Mrs. MoLL1E E. HERREL, Pow
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, July 50.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01

ORIGINAL, WI.

Elias L. Hitching, Midtown, $la to ST.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Thankful Garland, Ellsworth, So.
Diantha Croker, Fleming, s..
Calista S. Annis, Snow Corner, So.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01

Pretty Plain Talk-Messrs. Kehoe and
MoQuil1an the Centers-Duddy Frees
His Mind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-01

that he has ever had any success as
Democr .tic candidate for anything.
There are among the nominees of this
convention men who have been successful
in nolitical contests. Take Alr. Kehoe,
for instance. He has been elected to
office and successful in it. Why should
be he forced to step aside for anybody
He was nominated first and is entitled
to first place on the ticket. 1t Is an IN
suit to him and to the other gentlemen
we have named TO advance Col. Mo
Quillan above them.
"For my part, I don't propose to take
back seat for him. I claim that the
element he represents has been making
of us hewers of wood and drawers OF
water long enough. It's high time we
call halt. We don't want to give Col.
McQuillan any special privileges. He is
no better than some other Democrats. "
Mr.. Burke arose to say that he was not
there to boom Col. McQuillan, or to OPP
pose or insult anybody. He had simply
explained to the convention that Col. Nc
Quillan had not sought the nomination,
and did not care to accept it unless his
name was placed ut the head of the list.
it was for the convention to decide what
1t would do, If it did not see fit to give
him the head of the list, then it would
simply be necessary to choose another
nominee in his place.
WITHDREW THE COLONEL'S NAME.
Thomas III. Gately. Jr., close friend
of Col. McQuillan, thought the abuse Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
Irregularity Due to Noticeable Re-
dictionary Tactics.
ROOM ELEMENT OFFERED down
lndustriaIs Attacked Because of
Recent Advances.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, August 1.-The course of
prices in today's stock market was gen.
orally irregular, with noticeable evidences
of reactionary tactics on the part of the
trading element. Satisfactory grain con-
dftions were instrumental in forcing prices
up during the opening hour, and there was
moderate commission house demand for
the better class of dividend-paying issues.
The room element was disposed to con-
test the wisdom of advance from the pres
ent level and under cover of extreme dull
ness offered prices down around the ROOM
The attack was first made on the indus
trials because of their recent substantial
advances. The Rubber issues were sold for
beth accounts the theory that 20 per
cent advance covered all that was good in
the changed fortunes of that company.
american Sugar was also sold by specula-
tive clique and for a time easily de-
pressed in the absence of inside support
lie traction issues were relatively
strong, owing TO a growing confidence in
their ability to earn dividends. The re-
ports OF daily increases in Brooklyn Rapid
transit show remarkable Improvement
IN earnings. and the new lines of Metropoli-
tan are relied upon TO improve the invest
ment character of those shares
The low-priced shares, which have not
moved notfceably, are being talked of again
in certain quarters. but the demand for
them must wait until the whole speculative
situation broadens somewhat. On all sides
there are heard expressions of confidence
in the future of the railroad and industrial
shares. The temporary reactions and
periods of hesitancy are likened to last
summers market, in which profit was al
ways possible at some time each day by
buying at a steadily advancing high point
The movement at that time was accom-
plished on large dealings, and there is rea-
son to believe that if the present market
could but attract last summers demand il
would far exceed its results.
The demand for bonds is good in spite OF
occasional profit-taking on the speculative
issues. While new issues are brought to
notice from time to time, there is a good
demand for Atchison and the Pacific low
interest-bearing bonds.
The earnings of the former road insure
the payment of interest. and the latter
nave never been considered doubtful.
The new B. and o. securities are favorabty
spoken of also, but must wait a time for
especial prominence. Conditions warrant
frequent reactions, but there is no deterrent
to further improvement of a substantial
kind.