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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28
New II. q. Ruling.

A new ruling in regard to send
ing mail matter was adopted by the
postofice department and went
into effect July I. Heretofore if a
letter was over weight and the nee
essary amount of postage was not
affixed, the letter was sent to the
person addressed who had to pay
the additional postage. Under the
new rule the full postage must be
paid by the sender, or the letter
will be held and it is optional with
the postmaster if he notifies the
sender.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28
HOW 1T CAME ABOUT.
France Put Out IA TeeIer az to Tender
ing Her Good Offices.

Paris, July 27.-The following
officials note was issued here to.
day: CAT the request of the Span
ish government the French ambas-
sador at Washington has been au-
thorized by French government to
present notefrom the cabinet at
Madrid to the President Of the
United States. 1t is iu the name
of Spain that M. Cambon, who is
charged to watch Spanish interests
in the United States made this COM
municatjoQ to President Mckinley
at the white house yesterday in the
presence OF Secretary Day.
The Temps this evening says
President Mckinley gave M. Cam
bon reply which the latter has
transmitted to the French minister
of foreign affairs, M. Delcasse.
The Temps also outlines the pre-.
liminaries to Spain's request. 1t
says the cabinet ten days ago con-
cluded to inquire how to terminate
the war, which, henceforth, in the
opinion of the ministers will be
purposeless. They realized that
the United States was sensitive of
its dignity and that foreign inter
vention would only irritate and re-
quested M. Delcasse, through M.
Cambon, to ascertain if the United
! States would consent to France
rendering her good Offices. On M.
/ Cambon responding in the afirma-
tive, Spain's note was Immediately
entrusted to him.
The United States ambassador,
General Horace Porter, and the
secretary OF the United States en-
Dassy, Mr.. Henry Vignaud, say the
embassy has not received any in
formation regarding the peace ne.
gotiations initiated at Washington.
They add that the announcement
saying that they would be conduct
ed here is premature.
The French government is igno-
rant Of the peace conditions which
Spain is ready to offer.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28

Last night the ten o'clock ex.
press run down Frank Pond just be-
low the depot breaking his right
thigh just above the knee and
otherwise bruising him about the
limbs.
He was discovered some hours
later lying in an unconscious con-
dition in the ditch by the side of
the track. The accident occurred
near the water tank where it was
very dark and it is barely possible
that the trainmen did not see him.
He was heavily intoxicated and was
rot aware of his injuries for some
time after the accident had oc-
Cured.
He was formerally in the employ
of the Fearless Oil company over
in the Dogskin field, but lately
has been employed as bat@ ~ at
the Eagle saloon, OF Water 1sttEeet.
The men who discovered him 1y-
ing in his helpless condition
brought him up town and sum
moned DR.. West, who, assisted by
DR.. Kahle, reduced the fracture and
dressed his wounds.
This morning he was resting
comfortable under the circum-
stances. He will be taken to Par
kersburg this afternoon, where he
will be treated in hospital at that
place. DR.. West says that the in
juries, other than the broken limb,
are not of a serious nature, and that
a speedy recovery is highly proba-
bic.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28
LAWN PARTY
New MartinSVille People Entertain
SIstersVilIe Friends.


One of the most pleasant society
events Of the season, at New Mar
tinsville, was a lawn party given
last evening, at the home of Miss
Mary Slender, on Maple avenue,
in that city in honor Of a number of
visitors from this city. The speci-
GUS lawn of couple OF
acres surrounding the Stem
der home was very tastefully
and elegantly decorated with flags,
bunting and lanterns of vari. .colored
designs and its natural beauty was
greatly enhanced by the artificial
decorations.
On the lawn at one side chad
been erected a large commodious
platform. which was used for dane.
ing, and this amusement was in
dulged in to a large extent, the
pleasant evening making it prac-
ticable without Inconvenience the
guests. In addition to the dancing
there were other amusements
which were indulged in by the
large number present. There was
large number of New Martinsville
people attended the party and some
out Of town people in addition tc
those from Sistersville were pres
ent.
An excellent luncheon was
served at about midnight, ard the
festivities continued until a late
hour in the morning. Those pres
ent from Sistersville were, Mis-:
Margaret McGinley, Miss Marie
Talforl, Miss Bess Pomeroy, Mrs
W. II. King, Messrs JOS. P. Swee
ney, P. =. Donnelly, Chas f. Kear
ard A. ii. Sweeney.
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The A. d. u. w.

The A. O. U. w. lodge, of this
city, is steadily growing. Their
membership has increased materi-
ally during the present year. Tc-
day Sistersville No. 20 has Is mem
bers in good standing. There are
but few orders in the city with a
larger number of members.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28
The Luscious watermelon

Home grown watermelons and
cantelopes have made their appear
ance in market. We are informed
that the vines are vigorous and
healthy this year. and Our gardeners
expect an abul '>crop.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28
SPAIN'S PROPOSAL

rs the AIi-AbsorbinG TOpic-Wts'p 'ppre-
hemsiom Over the Exact Prop"si,soY.
No Request or Suggestion Made.
Washington, D. c., July 27.-In
diplomatic quarters Spain's peace
proposal, made through the French
ambassador, is the absorbing topic
and the answer of the President is
waited with keenest interest. The
diplomats sowed their interest early
today by calling at the state depart
ment and at the French embassy
to learn with more exactncss the
details of Spain's proposal. This
developed several features of the
proposition which had not been en-
tirely clear before. Ia the first
place, no foreign government out
side of France has been consulted
by Spain in this overture for peace,
and the present movement is not
shared, directly or indirectly by
Germany, Austria, Italy. Russia Or
Great Britain. 1t can now be stated
however, that the formal PROPOSE
tion submitted yesterday has been
under consideration at Madrid for
five days previous to yesterday,
during which time the British, as
we'll as the French authorities,
were cognizant of the fact that
Spain was about TO sue for peace.
Another essential point is the ex.
act proposition made by Spain
There has been some misapprehen-
sion over this, owing to the publica-
ton of an alleged text of the prop
osition, and other reports asserting
that Spain asked President Nc
Kinley to state terms ofpeace. AS
a matter of fact, the Spanish propo-
sition does not mention the word
terms" and there is no request or
suggestion in it that the President
shall state terms Of peace. The
distinct inquiry made by Spain is
as to whether the United States
will open negotiations toward the
the settlement Of the war and the
arrangement Of peace. 1t is based
on the theory that if the President
answers in the affirmative then the
negotiations for terms will be open
ed between the commissioners or
parties clothed with the RESPONSE
bility of bringing about a settle
ment. Neither does the Spanish
proposition contain any reference
to "armistice," but it seems to be
taken for granted that Suspension
of hostilities will be essential tC
carrying forward the peace negotia,
tions.
CLOTHED WITH SOLEMNITY.
The Spanish proposition is
clothed with all the solemnity and
formality of government act, de
Ispite the cable report from Madrid
that the peace proposal is of a
"private" nature. The instructions
TO M. Cambon bear the official sig.
nature of Duke Almadovar de Rio
the Spanish minister of foreign
affairs, besides expressing the de
sires of the cabinet and government
that the peace negotiations be
opened, they are given the added
solemnity Of approval and earnest
personal request by the queen re
gent Maria Cristina. The instruc
tions bear the date of Madrid, July
25. These tormalities dismiss al
question in the minds of officials
here as to the regularity of the
Spanish proposition as expressive
of the wishes of the government oI
Spain. Aside from this M. Cam,
bon is too much of a veteran il
diplomacy to have embarked cr
any private overtures toward peac
Since the conference between Il
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OIL NOTES.
THE OIL MARKET.

| corning. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 79
| New CaStle....................... II
North Ltna.........,...,.......... 90
south Llrra....................... 81
Indiana ........ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81
Elk Fork is yet the busiest spot
IN OIdOm. In the northeast ex-
tension there are some twelve or
fourteen wells drilling at various
depths. There is no other pool to.
day, with the possible exception of
the deep sand territory, that has so
many wells drilling or contemplate
ed. Developments in that locality
Of late have been highly epcour-
aging. The northeast line has been
crowded and the Garthest wells in
that direction have been decidedly
the best producers.
The Cunninghom we'll belong
ing to the South Penn Oil company
has stimulated operations wonder
fully.
The wells that are nearest the
sand are, Nichols s. BarnsdalPs No.
6 T. G. Hawkins, and the South
Penn company's Cunningham No.
2. This latter should get the
sand today. Is was reported this
morning that the former was drill
ing in the salt sand with a good
show of oil. The rumor, however,
could not be confined.
The Cunningham is slightly in
advance of developments and if,
when completed, proves to be a
producer, will cause several new
locations to be made. While the
wells are not of the gusher class,
they have in every instance been
paying wells and show remarkable
staying qualities.
The Wilson run pool is also look.
ing up. Several wells are drilling
ing and some now believe, Judging
from late developments, that fair
pool will be opened up after all.
The Boulton No. I is still hold
ing up nicely, and No. will be
due in the sand the early part of
next week.
Holden & Barnsdall have the rig
for their No: Martin, back of
Friendly, completed, but it is not
known where the drill will be
started.
The Jug pool has but one drill
ing we'll. This pool has been a
severe disappointment, and has a
very checkered career. The wells
that produced when completed
were nice ones, and it is pulling
to the talent that more of these
wells are not found.
RoANE COUNTY, w. VA.
Operations in the oil field con-
tinue active. The Goodwin we'll is
down I 200 feet and drilling. The
rig is up on the VIM. Ferrell farm
and drilling was to have commenced
yesterday. Another rig is building
on the VIM. Curry farm; another at
the Presley Vineyard farm on
Round Knob some six or eight
miles east.
The South Penn's we'll on the
Morrison farm, which has been
staading full of oil and shut in was
Opened and tubed Sunday making
a considerable flow Of oil. They
began pumping the we'll Sunday
evening about six o'clock, but at
this time we are unable to give any
definite idea of the capacity of the
we'll: The conditions are favorable
and it is believed to be a paying
we'll. -Roane County Bulletin.
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BIG RUN FIELD.
The Big Run field has been very
Continued on fth Page.
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MILES MISSION.

War Department. IN RecOncIIed to the
%Untr.ary Change i'm Hts PLANS.
lsrooke Expected tO Sail Today.
Washington, D. c., July Ell
Continued ON Sth Page.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28
BIDS WILL BIZ ASKED
For the Paving Of Catharine
Street
ON MONDAY EVENING
Mccoy Avenue Will Also be
Paved
MONDAY EVENING

And the Wharf VIII be BuIIt at Once.
The Council Meets Enst Might ana
Talks ImprOVements.-S arintend-
ent Atwood OF the Water Works Will
Resign.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-07-28
Ills LEG BROKEN
And Otherwise Badly Injured
by the
TEN O'CLOCK TRAIN
Frank Pond Was Struck by q
Train

Lpst Night while IntOHicatcG-sgc @
Must Have Been Walking ora the
Track-EFe WIFI De Taken 10 "a Park.
ersbuvS Hospital Today.
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THROUGH THE HOOP OF TIME.

kitchen before she was tempted to re.
mind him that his mother had not
80 much as seen a waist such as his
daughtcrsconsidcred necessary. Eyes"
she thought, with a smile. as she
watched the soup, there viii be a
new leaf turned over that will make
new book for some Of IA"
Mrs. Mason ate her supper in a
Thoughtful mood. hardly noticing her
husbands remarks about Tommy. Mr..
Mason was "a devoted fatlicr. and on..
way in which he expressed bis afiec-
ton was by having his wife put ia
half Of her time pouring out mcdi.
cine for the children. IL was always
some kind Of tea or plaster, OF a
day from school. for the children, and
the good man never dreamed that he
might as well have risked the children
without constant nursing as taken the
chances 10 his wife 81 heort failure
from exhaustion Tommy was slight.
" affected with n cold in his head, 70
the fond father began
Ma, YOU must soak Tommy's feet,
and tic up his throat. and make him,
some onion strip. and put a pouiticc
on bis chest. You've let him take
cold" not noticing how much health
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Not exactly" was the reply. I'm
going down town to-day. Shall i get
what necdY"
"Of course, ma" he answered, ten
derry, thinking IL was s0mc new pat
cnt medicine dear 70 the heart Of wOm-
an. "I1l tell the clerk to give you
what money you want, "a I shall be
out"
Imagine his surprise TO find his wife
had drawn SO n he had not been
in good and regular standing" b.
might have uttered some strong words
As IL was, he spoke IN a tone Of voice
that would have frightened sneak
thief MA, what could you mean BY
taking $70g'
THAT was enough for to-day" she
said, calmly, though IL vii talo more
when the making Of my dress Is paid
for. ! got my cloak at a bargain, and
q new dress, and bonnet and shoes.
1ou said 10 get what ! needed
Haven't ] earned that much. dear?'
"Of course, ma" be said, softeniDg.
But you never cared before for look
inc well"
but I do care" she cried, "and !
must take oafc Of myself since there
is no one in the world who loves me
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22
The Christmas atmosphere.

Getting ready for Christmas makes
these weeks in December full of pleas
ant labors and anticipations. The ma
iority of people arc not millionairce.
They do not have full purses with
which they can 90 90 the shops and
buy their Christmas presents without
regard 20 cost. They have a little
money, and IL requires a good deal of
planning, Of invention and LOVING
thought, to make II go around Often
times the money ~ only enough 10
buy the raw materials from which
patient and skillful fingers will fash
ion the gifts IL we could look into
many home we should see the chill.
dren planning some surprise on Christ
mas morning for fathers and mothers.
and the parents in turn consulting
how 20 manage To give the boys and
girls what they want II is this mu.
tual thOuqhtfulness for others that
impafts 70 these December days De
culiar atmosphere. II will soften the
heart Of the crustiest old bachelor to
go into the Christmas shops aud over
hear the consultations among pur.
chasers as 20 what they shall get. Even
as you walk along the streets you OBJ
serve a peculiar light IN the eyes Of
the women shoppers. They do not
have Il az any other season Of the
year, except perchance when they are
making ready for a wedding Boston
Waterman.
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- 81 IS 81 81 2s saagga ~
nsx1sn

family OF the pleasure Of taking care
OF YOU and showing their gratitudes"
Mrs. Mason was used TO her friend 5
plain speaking, bus this time IL sank
deep into her heart. When she
reached her own home she felt for a
moment that the boisterous welcome
OF the children compensated for the
work and care they constantly occa-
stoned. Mr.. Mason came ia, and his
wife turned patient, smiling face to-
wards him.
ma, can't YOU watch the gas more
closely. 1t was 80 cents more this
month. What, girls. did you get your
new waists made out? Your grand
mother used to do all the sewing. and
did not have some one TO do her work
either. Ma, brought oysters. Can't
you cook them? We like your soup
better than Lizzie's."
Airs. Mason was glad 90 put down
the two heavy children who were sit
ting on her lap and escape TO the
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and Carrie TO help Lizzie" was the
answer that sent her husband to the
front.
Imagine the surprise Of the family
when the mother came in, and they
sat down TO breakfast, in her com
pany wrapper, with bright smile on
her face
rs your headache better? We
didn't mean to get up for breakfast "
said Carrie.
Mrs. Mason smiled little roguishIy
as she answered. II may not always
b. up after this, 80 ] shall depend on
you 70 help Lizzie. and on Mary to
dress the children"
M. Mason looked nc his wife to see
IL she were out Of her mind, but she
looked very much composed
There's concert tonight ! want
to attend, John" she said, sweetly.
after sitting BY the fire 30 long that
the girls decided, n the house were
cleaned up, they would have 10 dot.
Bot the money began tho hus.
band.
"Dh, ! have IL from the meat money"
was the smiling reply. II need music
just row more than meat"
Take her. pa" cried Mary "Shc
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enough 10 do it," then. not beng a
very new woman" she pat her head
down, and sobbed aloud. Those tears
led to a long talk that put matters
on a different footing with the hus
band and wife. and this much OF the
conversation came To the girls as they
went through the hall: 81 can't hcip
thinking. dear, YOU are Go blame for
the girls being so selfish and lazy"
But the father got this back. for later
he overheard this interesting remark
Its mas sweet disposition that has
made pa so selfish aud ncglectful.
Think OF ma disnissine Lizzie and get.
ting girl who can cook. am going
Co turn over a new leaf myself |
wonder ma has not sunk under such
work and care"
or course the new leaf got cr,mplcd
sometimes. The children clamorcd for
their devoted slave, and the girls
grumblcd because they had 10 take
their part in the household care, and
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

the father sometimes insinuated he
would be bankfupted bccnusc Of the
expensive girl; but the little woman
trusted God 10 help her at her best.
and everyone rcjoioed in the bright.
happy mother who was the inspiration
Of the home.
The next New Years eve, when Mrs.
Mason was in her friends little home
she pitied her loneliness. and said I.
II wish you would marry. Kate
II wouldn't object II / had such n
good husband as your John, was the
laughing answer Being good to your
self has helped even him, has it not q
Yes" answered Mrs. Mason, ~
have learned that we cannot love our
nei0hbors az Ourselves unless we first
love Ourselves in a wise way. Myra
Goodwin Plautz, IN lions Herald.
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always gives the tickets TO the rest
of us.
Lizzie, you'll have TO arrange TO
look after the children AN hour each
afternoon. tor ] shall lie down then, =
Mrs. Mason said to her maid the next
day.
Il can't be bothered with young
uns," was the answer.
VERY well, was said in such firm
tone that the young girl relented.
They all noticed that the mother &C.
casionally read in the daytime thing
Mr.. Mason had not been brought up
TO in his New England home, but
which was common enough IN Mrs
Mason's early days.
The fourth day Mr.. Mason could not
contain himself: II can't see but YOU
are looking better than usual. ma.
though YOU don't act as if YOU were
well. had thought 10 send up the
doctor to-day. Is il tonic YOU
NEEDY"
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Ter his offspring seemed than his wife.
Il wonder il il is my fault that he
always thinks of the children 6rsts"
Mrs. Mason thought. as she cut the
cake her own hands had made, be-
cause il was special kind her husband
enjoyed.
That evening the girls noticed that
their mother did not wait ON them as
much as usual, though she looked with
pride on her sweet blossoms of 16
and Is as they left for happy ever
ing. Mr.. Mason went down town be-
fore watch meeting, Tommy and Katie
we've bundled into bed without cere-
mony or medical treatment, and Mrs.
Mason sat down before the fire to
think of the coming year.
Are You sick, MAJ Lizzie won't
have breakfast ready" was Mrs Ma
sons greeting from her husband as
she awoke on New Years morning.
Tell Mary TO dress the children.
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'Twas Ever Thus.

Tsd-Ivc been trying TO catch Dol
" under the mistletoc. but Miss Au-
tumn seems 20 be the only one I can
find there
Ned II seems 10 be an instance of
the wrong girl IN the right place.
Judge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-12-22

My glance was stern, my voice was
cold.
The stranger mutely held his hand
For aims-l would noi understand.
II earn my bread" harshly said.
DO likewise, and thou shalt be fed -
Then turned and left me with a sieh.
| unused upon my threshold bright
MY heart relented through the night
l called him. but he turned not back.
But sped along the snow storms
track.
An hour went by. heard cry
or misery deep, my doorstep nigh.
A little lad. with features pale,
stood quaking in the flying gale
! drew him to my flroeidc warm.
marked the tremors Of his form
| gave him foodand drink and clothes,
And soft bed for his repose.
And yet I mourned so late before.
drove the stranger from my door.
How ala dare turn brother dust
Away without single crustg
My hank account could well sustain
The chance to ease anoihor's pain.
How white that facet How meek that
Where was the weary traveller nowp
For he was not a beggar rude,
A ruffian, eager TO intrude.
Would God that he were herer' ]
And iol before me. by the bed.
The lad had chansed--and tall and
A kingly personage was there
| could not speak: he smiled; said he
Thy gold Is mlne--dost thou know
20. Christi my Christi forgive my
I prayed Il did not let Thee In.
II did not offer Thee a crumh.
When unto me Thou fret dldst come. .
He touched me with His gentle hand
He babe me rise with kind command
Forget Me not again" said He.
For all thou hast belongs 10 Me"
j wakened. and my dream had flown,
Within the grato the embers shone,
And Christmas bells sent clear and far
The news Of Bethlehem's shining star
Forth from my home strobe that
night:
gave a hundred hearts delight.
And while Christ gives me gold "a
snare,
His poor shall be my earnest care
For now ] see. through tear-drops
dim,
Whate'er do, ] do for--HIm.
Laura Rosamond White, IN Leslle's
Weekly.