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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-02-02

toba, is the guest OF his sister, Mrs.
Sarah Harris, of North Wells street.
| IT, M. Sands, of the branch store
of the Oil Well Supply at Parkers-
burg, is in the city today.
Basil T. Bowers, one of New
Martinsville's prominent attorneys,
is in the city this afternoon on bust
ness.
Charles Leasure, former resi-
dent of this city, is calling on his
many acquaintance here today.
Ralph Broadwater went toWheel-
ing this morning to make pur-
chases for the furnishing of his new
store room.
Andy Bruner is in Parkersburg
today on business pertaining to his
oil interests.
A subscriber wrote to the editor
of his local paper and inquired:
What ais my hens? Every morn
ing / find one or more of them
keeled over, to rise no more. The
reply was: "The fowls are dead.
1t is an old complaint, and nothing
can be done except to bury them
/ Here is a wav to find your future.
1t is as follows: Take the year in
which you were born, and add to
that the number of years which you
have lived. Then multiply the
sum by 1, 900, and from the result
subtract 6S3,423. BY placing be-
low in the result the corresponding
letter of the alphabet, you will read
your fortune. Try it.
VIM. O'Brien was in the city to-
day on business.
John B. Hickey returned to his
home at Oakdale, last night.
Ralph G. Bayles, Monroe coun-
ty farmer, is in this city today.
A telegram to friends announced
the death of R. Gates father at
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Wednesday night.
Mrs. Harvey Hubbard, of Clarion,
Pa, is business visitor here this
week.
1. M. Gerard, of Morgantown,
was in the city last night and left
today for St. Marys.
Mrs Hannibal Williamson, of
Friendly, is the guest of friends in
town today.
P. E. Hilbert, of the Wells hotel,
will return today from trip to his
former home at Saegerstown, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCutcheon
went to Wheeling yesterday.
Robt. L. Gregory returned last
1ight from a business trip to Paak-
ersburg.
Miss Sara Agnew left last evening
for a short visit at Oakdale, Pa.
, H. M. Spear, manager Of the
Acme Torpedo company OF Pitts
burg, was in the city yesterday in
the interest of his company.
The many friends of Mrs. Ed
| Qulgley, of north Wells street, will
regret to learn that she was taken
alarmingly i'll on Wednesday, but is
now much better.
Marion Ball, of Burton, and Har-
vey Snodgrass. both prosperous
stockholders, of Wetzel county, were
here yesterday.
MissGenevraJoliff, of MarionCo.,
is visiting relatives here and in the
country.
Mrs. U. F. Randolph, accompa-
MED by her sister, Miss Clara Rut-
tencutter, went to St. Marys this
afternoon to be the guests of Mrs.
c. N. Matheny.
IT,. Thoan, of the Fisher Oil
company, left for his home at Oak
dale, Pa. He will be gone several
days.
The follollowing delegates are
attending the bi-county w. c. T.
at St. Marys: Mrs. Mary c. Elem
ing, president; Mrs. Lizzie Ohm
stead, Mrs Rodgers, Mrs. P. c.
Ackerson, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. w.
w. Huling, Mrs. Campbell. Mrs.
Haskell, Mr.. Haskell, Mrs. Ran
dolph, Mrs. Cushing, Mrs. 10y,
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-02-02

Lou M. Marks, very prominent
producer, from Bradford, was in the
city this afternoon.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-02-02

Our blank deeds, deeds OF trust,
mortgages are the best, at the Re-
view Office.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-02-02
Oh, nv honey,

All you wants is money!
Doan' keer IF it s rainin en- doan' keer eff it's
sunny!
De time is done forgotten when de people in
de Ian
Stood by tn watch de Office go a.hnntin fer de
man,
Fe- now dey gifts up early, Ell dey scramble
fer de Re,
e dey only got dc money, my honey, fer ter
buy!
Oh, my honey,
All Won wants is money!
Never mir de stormy days-youu fetch up
whar it's sunny!
F. l. Stanton i'll Atlanta Constitution.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
ITO Be Conttnt,ed)
Effect of Increased standard

Credit money is that which is
sued upon the general credit of the
Government or of the bank issuing
the same. 1t is really not money at
all; it is simply promise to pay
standard money. Examine one
of the United States notes common
ly called greenbacks, it reads as fol-
lows: "The United States prom
Uses to pay to bearer five dollars. :"
Five dollars in what? In the coin
that, the government adopts its stand
ard of value. You can readily see,
therefore; how important it is to
the people of the world that the
stan dard money, or money of ulti-
mate payment, should not increase
in value. All of the credit money
of the world becomes redeemable
under gold standard IN gold, and
as gold increases in value, all of
this credit money also increases in
value, because it is redeemable in
gold.
All of the bonds issued by the
various gold-standard nations of the
world, because payable in that met
al, are directly affected by the
increase in the value of gold. So
also all the promissory notes, be-
cause payable in gold. Consequent
ly, as gold increases in value, that
is, in purchasing power, it increases
the value or power of every bond,
promissory note, and other security
payable in money in such gold
standard country. 1t can readily
be seen, therefore, what a terrible
injustice an increase in the value OF
gold becomes to the man who owes
money"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

SHOULD the state of Kansas erect
state stock yards and operate them at
cost it will have the effect of making
the point where they are erected the
greatest stock market in the world
for private competition will be i'm
possible because it would get nothing
for the use of IFS capital. It would
not only save Kansas stock men hua-
dreds of thousands annually, but save
millions to stock men in territory trib-
utary to the market. 1t would not
eost the taxpayers cent, for if oper-
ated at cost it would include the cost;
of construction and maintenance, and
when the sinking fund provided
should have extinguished the first
cost, there would be no charge for
capital. That will be beneficent mon
opoly-one that will not add millions
to the millionaires' purse, already too
full. It will be very biased stockmen
indeed who will vote against his own
interest by opposing such measure.
The same may be said also of the
proposition for state fire and life in
surance. That will save the policy
holders of the state more than a
million dollars year that now goes
out of the state as profits to the great
corporations, leaving the people that
much poorer and the private monopo-
lies that much richer. These are
things have advocated for years.
Appeal to Reason.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

THE following admission by one
of the leading professors of Chicago
University, (Rockefeller's college) is a
ciinching argument in favor of the
Initiative and Referendum. ct may
not be pleasant thing to say, but
never before-at least in this genera.
tion-has there been such widespread
loss of confidence in the honor and
integrity of our public servants in
Congress. One almost hesitates to
put into words the frequent admis-
sions of thoughtful men that nation
al legislation is today bargained for
if not actually bought and sold. Sc
far has suspicion gone that it is even
bruited about as matter of common
report that while the President him.
self may not have made election
promises, yet his agents have engaged
for MIN, in the form of tariff bill
to allow numerous interests to recoup
themselves from the country for ad-
vances made to secure the nomination
and election of their candidate. The
audacity, the unblushing grab dis
played in Washington gives color tt
such reports. When one see.
how much basis there is for this dis
trust, one does not feel surprised a
much of the blind hatred OF political
corruption expressed by some honest
supporters of Mr.. Bryan. IT we fac
ed the matter equareiy, we should find
much to justify the existence of Bry
anism. Prof. u. LaUrence Laugh
lin, in the Forum.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

SHE SMILED AND1rrENEs> BONE WORDS.
strong desire to blow hole through
that acknowledgements noches, Senior
de Mendoza! I am enchanted to have
the unexpected honor of meeting YOU"
Senior de Mendoza turned round, dis
agreeably startled. 1t is only fair to
explain that he had not come hither
with any lover-like designs towards
Miriam. Grace was the magnet that
had drawn his steps to the Trednokes'
garden, and the truth Is that that en-
terprising young lady was not without
suspicion that he might turn UP.
Could this information have been inn
parted to Freeman, it would have saved
much trouble; but, as it was, not only
did he jump to the conclusion that Don
Miguel was his rival land, seemingly,
not unsuccessful one) but a similar
misgiving as to Freeman's purposes to-
wards Grace found its way into the
h cart of the Spaniard. It was a most
pervcrse trick of fate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
THEY ARE STARVING.
Lack ofFOod and Water Causing Great
Suffering Among the People
OF Santiago.

Washington, July 6.-Last night
was comparatively quiet ait both the
war and navy departments Several
dispatches were received by Adjutant
General Corbin from General Shafter,
but their contents were not given to
the public. No bulletins had been
posted at midnight either by the war
department or by the navy depart
ment.
A message received from General
Shafter indicates that the situa ton
of the people of Santiago is terrible.
They are lot only panic stricken over
the fear of bombardment, but they
are suffering from lack of the actual
necessaries of life. In one of his ca
BILE messages General Shafter says:
The town (Santiago) is in terri
BILE condition as to food. The people
are starving. Rice is practically the
only staple article of food they have"
Further along in the same dispatch,
Shafter says that the growing food
crops in the vicinity of the city have
already been utilize, by the residents
of the city, and that the only grow
ing article of food left is few man
goes.
Speaking Of the troops under his
command, General Shafter says:
The men are in good spirits and
remarkably we'll"
In the course of another dispatch,
General Ska fter. referring to the con-
d7tion Of these injured, says:
"Ail tile wounded are doing singu-
larly well, only one death having &C.
Cured since the battle
A private telegram from General
Sumner, formerly colonel of the Sixth
cavalry, stationed at Fort Meyer, Va,
near this city, says:
"All Fort Meyer officers safe and
WE'LL"
The glad tid;ngs received from both
General Shafter and General Sumner
concerning the condition of the
troops, and particularly the wound
ed, will be received with joy in all
parts of the country.
General Skaters statement OF the
situation in Santiago is borne out by
the condition of the men captured by
the American fleet from the vessels OF
Cervera's squadron.
They had been on half rations so
lohS pldt VI "SAS hNANy
famished, and. if they had not been
taught That capture by the Americans
meant death, they would have wei
coined 1T, because it insured them
| good food and plenty of It.
1t is learned author7tatively that
| tremendous pressure is being brought
to bear upon the Spanish commander
of Santiago by the foreign consuls
resident in the city to induce him, il
the interests of humanity, TO surren.
| der to the inevitable. The consuls
have communicated with their home
governments. and it is believed here
that representations will be made by
them to Spain TO induce her TO per-
NIT tie city to surrender, thereby
| preventing further loss of life and
| property. What the result of these
negotia tons may be cannot be fore
told The general opinion is that the
Spaniards win fight to the last, and
capitulate only when they are forced
to do so. For that reason any delay
of offensive action against the city is
not regarded in army circles with
favor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

An old man IS years old left the
following note and,then went out in
a park and killed himself: ITO any
Undertaken in Denver:-This will au-
thorize you to send to the Inter o cean
hotel, room so, and get two vslises
and an overcoat. Send for a second
hand clothes dealer and sell the whole
plumber; also the opera glasses and
two pair of gold spectacles. 1 hope
the proceeds will pay my burial ex-
penses in Presbyterian ground. 1 am
sick. without means and tired of life.
A poor man has no right to live any,
way. Please bury me as you fad me
for l have taken bath and oblisera-
ted all traces of Identification.
GEORGE LONG.
P.S. 1 do not owe the hotel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

"r6Gre are events Wif1iich may turn
70 our harm, most revered princess.
The master of this house,
"Why do you not call him my father,
KamaiakanT' interposed the other.
"He is indeed the father of this mortal
body which wear, which &; you tell
me) bears the name of Miriam. Besides,
are not Miriam and 1 united by the
thread of dcscent?'
Something of the spirit that is in
you dwe,ls in her ALSO" said the Indian.
"And does she know Of it?"
"At times, my Princess; but only as
one remembers dream"
~ wish might converse with her
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

IaIT, auu; 1aczg uDouU, c0nIronLca ner,
She continued to advance until she
was within arms reach Of hint then
she paused, and gazed steadfast1y in
his face. He was the first human be-
ing, save Kamaiakan, that she had
seen since her eyes closed upon the
world of Tenochtitlan, three hundred
years before.
The young man looked up IN her with
manifest surprise. 1t was too dark to
distinguish anything clearly, but it did
not take him long to surmise that the
figure was that Of woman, and her
countenance, though changed in aspect
by the headdress she wore, yet had
features which he knew he had seen
before. But could 1t be Miriam Tred-
noke who was abroad at such an hour
and in such costume? He did not
recognize the Golden Fleece, bat it was
evident enough that she was clad %
women are not
Before he could think of anything TO
say to her she smiled and uttered some
words In soft, flowing language with
which he was entirely unacquainted.
The next moment she had glided past
him, and was out of sight round the
curve Of the path, leaving him in Q
state ofperplexity not altogether graft
flying.
what the deuce can it mean?'' he
muttered to himself. II can't be mis-
taken about its being Miriam.
And yet she didn't look at me
as II she recognized me. What can she
be doing out here at midnight? sup
pose it's none OF my business; in fact,
she might very reasonably ask the
same question Of me. And If were to
tell her that had only ridden over to
spend a sentimental hour beneath her
window. what would she say? II she
answered In the same lingo she used
just now, should be as wise as before.
After all, 1t may have been somebody
edse- The image in my mind projected
itself on her countenance. certainly
must be in love! almost
wish I'd never come here.
This complication about the gen.
erals irrigating scheme makes it awk.
ward. I'm bound not to explain thin %
to him; and yet, If don't, and he dis
covers las he can't help DOING what
am here for, nothing will persuade him
that 1 haven't been playing double
game; and that would not be promis
ing preliminary toward becoming q
member of his family. If Miriam WERE
only Grace, now, it would be plain
sailing. Hello! who's this? Senior Dor
Miguel, as I'm a sinner! What is he
up to, prayp Can this be the explana
ton of Miriam's escapade? 1 have q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

"THE reason the increase of the
value of gold is SO important to every
man and woman in the world is be-
cause when you adopt the gold
standard you make gold the meas
ure of everything purchasable that
exists in the world. If gold in
creases in value, it means that its
purchasing power becomes greater;
that means that you can buy more
products and property with given
quantity OF gold than before its in
crease, and that means that the peo-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

form there is no one to hire. With
an abundance of people wanting
money the banks hold millions of
idle capital. With a powerful ma
ton, capable of creating its own
money, it goes to ruin for the want
of it. With mountains rich with
silver and Congress elected to coir
it, the Congress demonetizes it
With a people capable of freeing
themselves at the ballot box they
continue voting themselves int
layery.-14shbxrn Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

IT seems that bankers want the
government to go into the banking
business far enough to give them
special privileges and no farther.
After the national and international
bank privileges have been accorded
them they can then do we'll enough
robbing the people and do not want
the government to have any more
to do with it. Tricksters in every
line Of b usiness want to use legisla-
tion as a tool with which to accom-
plish their own purpose.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
A Remarkable Cure,
oe1 Armstrong Ave-, Kansas City, Kal

se1 Armstrong Ave-, Kansas City, Kans
September TO- 1894
To Sufferers From Cancer:
Nine years ago / received severe kick in thu
breast from a horse. The result was a scirrhu,
cancer in the region of the heart. was treated
treated by a very prominent and skillful ply.
stefan, but found his aid futile and fruitless
Meanwhile the cancer had developed astound.
ing proportions, with great increase of pain
In July, 1891, placed myself under the care O.
DR.. E. O. Smith, and in six weeks was complete.
ly and permanently cured. 1t is now September
1884, and there has been no Temperance o.
the cancer, nor have felt the slightest pain.
KATE L. HoCH.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Drs. Thornton & Minor-the ia
nous Pile Specialists of Kanss City
have a full column advertisement in
this paper containing testimonials
from prominent people they have
cured. Read the advertisement. II
will interest you The advertisement
will appear for six weeks with new
testimonials each week,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
Restored to Health and Happiness.

Greenmont, Lawrence Co., S. D., Mar. 2, 1893
Dr. E. o. Smith, Kansas City, Mo-
My Dear Doctor:-It gives me sincere pleasure
to inform you of the safe return home of mn
dear wife, who arrived Saturday. February I'd
perfectly restored to health and happiness
In restoring my wife to health you have
brought pleasure and happiness to an entire
household, for which it is needless to say thai
We are truly grateful. JAMES AND MRS GLUYAs
The above is an unsolicited testimonial from
James Gluyas, whose wife was cured of scirrbu,
cancer of the breast
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

pie who own all of the products and
property must yield up more of
those products and property in or
der to obtain the dollar of that
standard. That means that they must
sell at less price. "-CoNGREssMAN
SHAFRoTH,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

This is a land of paradoxes.
With an over production of food
the people starye. With an album
dance of land they are homeless.
With an abundance of labor to per-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

DR.. Smith has made some wonde-
full cures in cancer cases and guar
antees to cure any case he under
takes or receive no pay. He has
cured others and can cure you.
Read his ad. then send to him for
further information.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Patients Treated by DIE. 0. Smith
Freely Testify to His Won
dcriul Cures.
NO NEED TO USE THE KNIFE
Many Were Treated Years ACC
and the Cures Have Proved
Permanent

Aead the following Letters From We'll
Known People of Missouri, Kansai
and Other States. DIR. Smith Cured
Them, and IIc Will Cure You III Yoy
Arc Afflicted With Cancer or Cam
cerOus GrOSths.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

All thread mills, American and
English are formed into a trust.
The American end of it represents
500, DOC, 600 capital.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
MANUFACTURERS have raised Il

MANUFACTURERS have raised the
price on cheap cigas 81 thousand
60 cents for the government and
40 cents extra for the consumer.
Does the manufacturer or the con-
sumner, does the rich man or the poor
man pay this war tax?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The government appropriated one
million dollars to pay telegraph tolls.
How much better if it owned the
lines.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The paper trust increased the price
of paper $500 car during six months.
1t the present high price of paper
continues publishers must raise the
price of subscription.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

The dividends paid ON corporation
stock this July were the largest of
any month. These are very felicitous
times for corporations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
Stronger Than For MANY Years.

Horanif, Kans., April g. 1898
Dr.. E. o. Smith, Kansas City, Mo-
Dear Sir:-I commenced taking your treat.
nent for cancer. March 8, 1890 and was per.
Getty cured. have not had any trouble since
Yours Truly A JOuSsoy
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
Cured of a Cancer on the Face.

DR.. E. o. Smith, Kansas City Mo-
Dear Str:-When l submitted myself to you
treatment | was suffering from 4 cancer above
cancer was removed the left eyelid dropped ius;
little. There has been no return of the car
Ger. Yours with respect, CHARLES MANLEY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

1t is reported that liq uid air has
been discovered and that the
power is forty times that of steam
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
s. Thornton

Don't fail to read Drs. Thornton
& Minors advertisement in this
paper, and do not fail to mention
this paper when 20 write to them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13
Estates are not great

Estates are not great
Except as men may make them,
Men are not great except they do and dare.
But States, like men,
Have destinies that take them
That bear them on. not knowing why or
where.''
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

DIR. Smiths cancer advert isement
has the right ring 10 it: He guaran-
tees to cure any case of cancer he
undertakes or receive no pay for his
trouble. If you or any of your
friends are afflicted write to the doc
tor for full particulars. Consultation
free asa
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Marines are warship police.
They are well educated and trained
as fighters. About fifty are on
board each war vessel and their duty
is to keep order and do sentinel
duty.
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No Sign of a Return.

Amarillo. Texas Jan. T. 1896
Dr.. E. o. Smith, Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Str:-1 am well and fieshier than hav
been in years. and no sign of return of tn
cancer, thanks to yonr skill.
Respectfully, your friend, FL TRIsa
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Kansas City claims an increase
in population of nearly 5000 last
year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

A quarter million appropriation
has been asked for coinage of gold
bullion. --
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-07-13

Read DR.. Smiths cancer ad. in this
paper. One column of testimonials.