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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
DECLARED OFF
Is the Wedding That Was Set
For Christmas.
THE MAN IN THE CASE
Told Dreamy Stories and Rel a
tives Became Suspicious.

P. 7. Ellery, of Wheeling, is in
the city. says the Parkersburg Sen
tinel, looking up the character of
H. L. Kirk, former resident of
this city, but now has business at
Wheeling. Thereby hangs tale,
which contains quite bit of 70
nance.
About year ago, Mr.. Ellery
says Kirk went to Claysville, Pa,
with gentleman friend, who In
troduced him to Miss Alice Hick-
man, a niece of Mr.. Ellery and one
of that aristocratic towns most pop.
ular young ladies. Kirk was intro
duced as the district attorney
of Wood county, position
in Pennsylvania, which cor.
responds with that of prosecuting
attorney in this state. He puts his
best foo." forward and soon gained
the esteem and, later, the love OF
the young lady. He paid devoted
attention to her and they were en-
gagged to be married.
In making his suit strong with
the young lady, Mr.. Ellery says
that Kirk claimed he was one OF
the most popular attorneys in Par
kersDurg and that he also had the
largest practice. Kirk had good
education and is prepossessing in
his manners.
In short time after they met
Miss Hickman went to Wheeling
and Kirk became more assiduous
in his suit for his hand. He won
and they were to be married at
Christmas time.
Kirk also told his affianced that
he was at one time owner of the
Blennerhassett hotel here, but had
sold out to good advantage.
His stories were so dreamy in
their nature, that Mr.. Ellery be-
came suspicious and came here on
Monday to look up Kinks charac
ter. history and standing while in
Parkersburg.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
Sold by c. w. Grier.
An Editor Looae.

This is the way the editor feels
when he does his statement in
blank verse:
II would flee from the city's rule
and law-from its fashions and
forms cut loose--and go where the
strawberry grows on its straw and
the gooseberry grows on it's goose;
where the catnip tree is climbed by
the cat as she clutches for her prey
the guiless and unsuspecting rat
on the rattan bush at play; I will
catch with ease the saffrow cow and
the cowlet in her glee as they leap
from bough to bough on the top of
cowslip tree; and list while the
partridge prums his drum and the
woodchuck chucks his wood, and
the dog devours the dogwood plum
in the primitive solitude.
20 let me drink from the moss.
grown pump that was hewn from the
pumpkin tree! Eat mush and milk
tfom rural stump, from folly and
fashion free-new gathered mush
from the mushroom vine, and milk
from the milkweed sweet-with
pineapple from the pine. Aud then
to the white-washed dairy I'll turn,
where the dairymaid fastening
HES; her ruddy and golden-red
butter to churn from the milk of
her butterflies; and I'll rise at morn
with the earliest bird, to the fra
grant farmyard pass, and watch
while the farmer turns his herd of
gTasshoppers out to grass. Pacific
Union.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide
awake and enterprising than Hill
& McCoach, who spare no pains to
secure the best of everything for
their customers. They now have
the valuable agency for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds. This is the won
derful remedy that is producing
such Juror all over the count bv
it's many startling cures. 1t abso-
lutely cures asthma. bronchitis,
hoarseness and all affections of the
throat, chest and lungs. Call at
above drug store and get trial
bottle free or regular size for 50
cents and $I.oo. Guaranteed to
cure or price refunded.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
From New zealand.
Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. 70, g

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. 23, 90.
am very much pleased to state
that since I took the agency of
Chamberlain's medicines the sale
has been very large, more especially
of the cough remedy. In two years
I have sold more Of this particular
remedy than OF all other makes for
the previous FIVE years. As to its
efficacy. I have been informed by
scores of persons o the good re-
suits they have received from it,
ank know its value from the use of
1t in my own household. 1t. is so
pleasant to take that we have to
place. the bottle beyond the reach OF
the children.
E. J. ScANTLEBURY.
For sale by c. w. Grier, drug
gist.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
a Happy Man.

II suffered with constipation and
dyspepsia for five years, never
having natural operation. After
eating / always felt as if there was
great lump in my stomach. -Four
packages of Thompson's Tonic Tea
entirely cured NET. M. Nc
Cracker, 323 Washington Avenue,
Oil City, Pa.
Said by G. w. Grier.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10

Suffice to say there will be no
wedding as Mr.. Ellery has discov-
cred that Kirk was a guest Of Tailor
Chas. Cook on a mittimus from
Judge Tavenner for contempt OF
court. In addition to this case,
there are other obstacles to the
match, which are useless to men
ton.
Mr.. Ellery came here and con-
suited Chief Heaton, who looked
up Kinks record. When Kirk was
in this city he was employed with
Bachman in the produce business.
He is the young man, who was
locked up with w. E. McCulley,
on a contempt charge.
Mr.. Ellery Is a conductor on the
B & 0. road between Wheeling
and Pittsburg and he is we'll and
favorably known. He told the
chief of police the match was off,
that he was satisfied that a base
imposition was practiced on his
niece and that he would not coun-
tenance the marriage.
Kirk was bat recently elected
second lieutenant of Co. L Second
West Virginia national guard just
organized here. Mr.. Ellery left for
his home today.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
In Washing Silk.

In washing silk there are four things
90 avoid-rubbing, wringing, soap and
heat. Have the water luke warm, make
4 lather with little dissolved soap, IL
very dirty; if not, use bran water.
Don't allow the soap in Jumps to come
In contact with silk; swish round and
round till clean. Rinse in cold water to
which has been added vinegar, one des-
sertspoonful to quart. Place between
dry cloths and squeeze perfectly
through wringer. Shake we'll and
ron at once through tissue paper.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10

We have recently added a new
line of paper files. Files tor postal
cards, note files, bankers cases. the
finest and most complete made,
at the Review Office.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
Serious Case of Itching and BE edinx
Piles Cured.

Piles Cured.
For nearly year I was afflicted
with itching and bleeding piles,and
was so bad that / could not sit
down without a great deal of pain.
l doctored and used all the different
kinds of pile medicine I could hear
of, without any benefit. Six months
ago tried San.Cura Ointment; the
second application gave me great
relief, and half a bottle cured me
completely. I have had no trouble
since. M. w. BUCHANAN,
Titusville, Pa.
Sold by c. w. Grier.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10

Our blank deeds, deeds of trust,
mortgages are the best, at the Re.
view Office. .a1
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
NEGOTIATIONS
WILL BE OPENED
For the Modification of the Clayton
BuIwer Treaty to Meet Our MIC
aragua Canal Conditions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23--It IS accepted
as little short OF certain in The bost-in-
formed official and diplomatic circles that
negotiations Will be opened at an early
date towards 80 modifying the Clayton
Bulwer treaty as 10 meet the conditions
of the present day concerning American
construction and control of the Nica-
raguan Canal, but while recent events
on both sides of the water have made
this move obvious, the British Ambassa-
dor. Sir Julian Pauncefote, has not, up
10 the present time received any instruc-
tions to open negotiations on this SUBJ
ject nor is there any intimation that
instructions are about 20 be issued For
this reason some surprise Is expressed
i'm high diplomatic quarters at seeming
authoritative announcements that Sir
Julian has such instructions in hand. or
is about 10 receive them, and viii exc
cute them during holiday week by OPEN
ing conferences with the State Depart
ment.
In the absence Of all instructions on the
matter. the Ambassador could not have
made an authoritative statement. and had
such Instructions been received he Is
not In the habit OF giving authoritative
disclosures OF his purposes. AZ the same
time It IS thought 10 be quite likely that
the near future will bring forth neSotia.
tiOns OF this character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
WAR INVESTIGATION
General Howard Compliments General
Lees Camp at Jack sonyiIlc.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.--Thc War IN
vcstgating Commission to-day Was re-
duccd to two members Chief OF Engineers
General John NJ. Wilson and Colonel
Dcnby General Wilson has practically
transferred his War Department Office To
the commissions quarters and Colonel
Donby to-day ofiiciated as interrogator
with General A. .. Howard, retired, In
tho witness chair
General Howard told how disappointed
he had been i'm not securing assignment
for active service during the war hnd
how he had Done the best thing for his
country by accepting the Office of visiting
delegate for tho Army and Navy Chris
tian Commission and distributing tracts
and other things through the Southern
camps. lie said these camps As rule
Wcre in good condition but lac noticed con-
fusion in the railway arrangements nt
Tampa. an inundation of beer In one color
cd camp there. and 4 plague OF flies ON
his second visit TO Mobile. lie went at
lcngth into the question Of odors at Camp
Thomas during July. where he said they
were varied and rcpulsive lie had sug-
gcsted chloride Of limo TO General Brooke
who received the suggestion favorably
and distributed thirty-ninc barrels OF
Ho praised tho work OF the Army and
Navy Christian Commission.
Regarding General Lees command at
Jacksonville General Howard said he
had not believed before 1t was possible
for a camp to be kept in such hno con-
dition. General Howard said he was
strongly opposed TO bureaucracy and
thought commanding general should be
I'm absolute control Of his camp or corps.
General Wilson became interested I'm this
and asked II General Howard thought the
management Of Camp Thomas had been
hampered by bureaucracy. IL took about
fifteen minutes 10 get a direct answer.
The witness Offering numerous illustra-
fions and examples Of what he thought
constituted bureaucracy. But on the
third repitition OF the question, General
Howard said he thought there might have
been something OF the sort in connection
with Camp Thomas.
The Commission adjourned till Tuesday
next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
Is the Reason Assigned for Their
mastering Out.
CONSTANT SOURCE OF TROUBLE.
Their Career Since Their Enlistment
Has Been a Succession of Riots
and Drunken Brawls and This
Seems 10 be the Happiest
Solution OF Much
Vexcd Question.

MACON. ia. Dec. 23.-spcciaL-It IS
reported that the Two negro regiments
stationed hero arc 90 oa mustered out Of
service ON account OF their general in
capacity for military duty and because
of tho continual riotius ana murdcrous
conduct of numbers of their members
since their enlistment
THE NOTORIOUS SIXTH. I
One of the regiments IS the now no.
torious Sixth Virginia. who have been
so constantly before the public 1t will
be remembered that this regiment was
so unmanageable soon after they left
Virginia as TO provoke the resignation of
their white officers. which designations
have not yet been accepted.
These troops have been constant
source of annoyance wherever they have
been stationed, several of their number
having been killed In drunken riots.
The whole Virginia Regiment was at
one time under arrest and were court
martiaiod for unsoldicrly conduct ana
given :. sentence that was considered by
dislnterested parties IS inadequate for
their offence.
\ HAPPY SOLUTION.
Mastering out the regiments would
seem TO DE the happiest solution Of the
problem. which has given the military
authorities no little trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
THE CHURCH IN ITALY.
The Pope Says the symptoms are Not
Measuring for the New Year

ROME, Dec. 23.-The Pope to-day at the
reception of The Christmas greetings OF
the cardinals and other prelates, appear
ed TO be I'm excellent health.
Replying to their congratulations he
referred to the sinister events of 1895 %
and said it was high time the govern
ments of Europe united to stop ''unheard
OF outrases and savage determinations
But" the Pontin added, this could
not be stopped until the fear of God, the
basis of all morality, is revived In the
conscience OF the people and becomes the
guiding principle of the organization Of
States"
In regard to the present condition Of
the church I'm Italy. the Pope pointed out
that the symptoms were not reassuring
for the new year. lie added that the con-
dtions imposed upon the head Of the
church I'm violation of his dignity and
rights "wcro not enough, for now 1t
sought % cast odIum upon the press
phich openly espoused the defense OF his
interests and the interests of religion and
morality
Continuing. the Pontiff remarked: Fur.
ther rigOrs threaten the clergy, although
they arc the class furthost removed
from sedtious designs, the Obedience Of
tho clergy 20 the Apostolic See. whose
rights ttcy defended and whose inten-
ticns they seconded. IS now bcins con-
stIuei as a political offence. Neverthe-
less imbued with the sense Of their hirh
mission and duty. the clergy will not
Yield either to batteries or menaces, and
thei4' iirmness is finding response in
numerous laymen deeply imbued with
love for the papacy. II IS thus by the
corporation Of the clergy and lazy that
tho salvation Of coming generations IS
assured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
WILL ANNEX A
CABLE STATION.
The Flag to Be Raised for That Pur-
pose Over Wake island, Far Out
in the Pacific Ocean,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-Tho govern.
ment has determined TO hoist the flag over
another island far out IL, the Pacific
ocean and orders were sent out late this
afternoon 10 the commander ot the Ben
nington. Captain Tdussig, 10 proceed al
once 20 take possession, i'm the name OF
the United States. of Wake Island, iylns
Ga latitude l9 north, longitude JOG east
Ii IS distant about 300 miles from
Nihau. the wCstornmost OF the Hawaiian
Islands, and 1900 miles east from Guam.
WELL ADAPTED.
II is almost I'm q direct line between
these possessions of the United States
and is admirably adapted for use as
station for a Pacific cable 10 connect the
PHILIPPINES with Hawaii and the United
states. Ii is about three miles IN length
and encloses a lagoon OF salt water. The
average height of the island is feet
above high tide. lt IS scarcely capable
IN itself OF sustaining life, but 81 Is said
that "a cable station can be maintained
without difficulty by the erection OF con-
denser to supply fresh water Some
station I'm this locality is deemed 10 be
absolutely necessary TO the maintenance
Of a cable and Tor that reason the Ameri-
can Peace Commissioners M Paris en-
dcavOred TO secure one or the CaIohhe ISL
ands but without success.
OURS ANY WAY.
wake Island is said 10 be by risht al
ready American territory for in 1851 Ad-
miral Wilkes surveyed the place and as
serted title. 10 IS not inhabited so far as
known AZ the present time though In the
past some guano gatherers have tempor-
arily lived on the island.
Tho Bennington IS now at Honolulu
and the orders 90 her so out by steamer.
After hoisting the flag on Wake Island
she will proceed TO Guam and make the
survey OF the island which was ordered
some time ago. She has already COM
pIotod a survey Of Pearly Harbor seven
miles from Honolulu which win form the
foundation Of the government plans for
the enlargement OF the harbor there and
the strengthening Of the channel connect
ing the inner harbor with the ocean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
ADMIRAL SAMPSON RETURNS
He Comes to Attend His Daughters
Marriagc-Ialks of Cuba.

NEW YORK, December 23-1hs cruiser
New York, having on board Admiral ami
Mis-. mpsOn, arrived to-day TO some
newspaper men WI boarded the New
york at quarantine. Admiral Sampson
said he hal come home 20 attend his
dausi-cr.s wedding on January fth at
Glen Ridge, y. j. Admiral Sampson was
not inclined TO discuss the Cuban situation
or his connection with the Cuban E,ac-
ualon Commission, explaining that what
he woui have % say on such matters
be- would report oHciany
The Admiral and his family were taken
from the New York on a government
tug. lie will spend Christmas at home
with his family in Glen Ridge.
Admiral sampson said that the per-
fectins Of the cIstOm-h0use service and
that the official police OF the island were
the two most important features When
General Greene and Chief Mccullough
had established their police force he
thought there would Doe little disorder
in answer 20 the question. do you think
the people of the island Will prove amen
able 10 the American government, Ad-
miral Sampson said:
III does not make any difference
whether they are or not We are down
as long as it Is necessary"
The Admiral said that De Castro. the
Civil Governor of Havana. was doing as
well MS could Doe expected, and by the
lst of January all of Cuba will be Of
hcially evacuated, except Matanzas and
ono or two other points.
Rcyerting To- the question Of the future
of Cuba, Admiral Sampson said:
"Tha wealthiest and most influential
people in Cuba want the island annexed
to the Uniel states, whether as State
or as q territory they do not much care,
but there are many Cubans who think
they are able 10 govern themselves.
cuba at present IS certainly I'm no condi-
tion 20 govern itself The question of
what shall become Of cuba will not be
settled for year at least, and possibly
not for two years. In the meanwhile the
military government by the United States
will go on"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
Tho Flag i'm Manila.

MANILA. Dec. 23.-The FIRST American
flag was raised over the Malate school
hctse Yesterday. n was sent oy The
University Of Pennsylvania. The ma
tive troops encamped h. the Suburbs are
again causing anxiety The attitude Of
an insurgent detachment al the Punduch-
an Bridge on Wednesday was such that
the California. Idaho and Washington
Regiments were concentrated In light
marching order az short notice at Pace.
but trouble was averted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
PTOMAINE POISONING.
Two Children Die in Atlanta I'm Great
Agony After Drinking MILK,

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. p. - Robert
Frazier, the ten-year-old son OF Robert \.
Frazier, who lives on Lee Avenue. just
outside OF the city limits died to-day IN
great agony and the death OF his seven
year-old brother is expected. Their sud
den illness and frightful commissions have
given rise to the theory that they were
poisoned by drinking buttermik AZ sup
per wednesday evening.
The death Of the toy was caused by
ptomaine robson, generated Dy lns liquid
and tin coming IN contact
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
NAVAL PRIZE RELEASED.
The Celebrated Olinde Rodrigucs, Re
turned to Her Original Owners.

CHARLESTON. 5. c., December D.
In the United states District Court here
to-day Judge Brawley handed down
decision discharging the Onnde Rodrl-
guez the French steamer made a prize
OF war BY the cruiser New Orleans on
July 18th. The ship belonged 10 the
Transatlantic Line and was most val
liable one. At one time IL seemed as
though international complications might
grow cut "A her retention, and the fight
I'm the United States Courts over her
has been long and bitter. Judge Braw-
leys decision is a very long document
and It goes into an exhaustive discus
sion Of the law and the facts OF the case.
lie compliments the officers of,the New
Orleans, but releases the ship on the
grounds that the blockade of San Juan
was not effective on the 5th OF July IN
the sense in which that terms is accept
ed by the nations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
Gcncral Brook G 10 Sail.

SAVANNAH. GA, Dec .Z3.-General
John X. Brooke and the members OF his
stafr left this city FOR Miami to-day.
where they will take a steamer fot Iia-
yana. General Brooke has been in sa-
vannah several days recovering from an
Illness which began soon after HIS re-
turn from Porto Rico
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
IN HONOR OF H0AR.
The Charleston Bar Association Gives
a Rauuucf at Isle of Palms

CHARLESTON. 5. g., December D.
Senator George +. Hoar was to-day en-
tortained by the Bar Association Of
Charleston with an excursion 10 For;
Sumter and a trip TO the Isle ,Of Palms.
At the latter place an elaborate luncheon
was served, about one hundred covers
being lai1. In response 10 enthusiastic
calls. Senator Hoar made brief ad-
dress, I'm which he euloglzed the legal
profession. Senator McIaurin, Hon j
II. Cumming, OF Georgia. Hon. James
Simons. Judge J. II. Hudson. and others
made short speeches. senator Hoar.
with senator McI.aurin. Mr.. James \.
Bahcr ami Mr.. I'd Doherty left for
Washington this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
Towns Leaves for Cnha.

SAVANNAH. GA, Dec. 23-The head
quarters and one battalion of the First
Texas Regiment together with Colonel
Wheatoin's headquarters. sailed for Cuba
this afternoon on the transport Michigan.
The other two batialions OF the First
Texas and the Second Louisiana Regi-
mcnt will leae tomorrow on the Mobile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24

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fho rom inks mad. Iv The defence regard
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-24
Sfannn Tnx in France.

PARIS. Dec. 23.-The Chamber Of Depu-
ties to-day adopted a bin imposing a
stamp duty Of one per cent on foreign
securities