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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

am S!dd OF the opportunity to
offer without stint my tribute of re-
spect to the missionary effort which has
wrought such wonderful triumph for
civilization.
THE STORY OF MISSIONS.
The story of the Christian missions Is
one of thrilling interest and marvellous
results. The sacrifices of the mission
aries for their fellow-men constitute
one of the most glorious pages os the
worlds history. The missionary, Of
Whatever church or ecclesiastical body,
who devotes his life to the service Of
the Master and Of man, carrying tn.
torch of truth and enlightenment. j. :
serves the gratitude and homage CT
mankind. The noble, self-efta cling.
willing ministers OF peace ana good Viii
should be classed with the worlds ne
roes. Welding the sword of tic spirit,
they have conquered ignorance and
prejudice. They have been the rioneers
OF civilization. They have illumined
me darkness OF idola'ry ana supeis,i-
llon with the light of intelligence and
truth. They have been messengers OF
righteousness and love. They have
braved disease and danger and death.
anu III their exile have suffered un-
speakable hardships, but Ihcii nop'e
spirits have never wavered. They
count their labor no sacrifice. Away
with the word in such view and with
such thought" says David Living
ston. st Is emphatically no sacrifice.
say rather 1t is n privilege" They fur
nish US EXAMPLES OF forbcarance and
iortitude, of patience and unyieliins
purpose, and of 4 spirit which tr:-
umphs not by the force Of might, blu:
by the majesty of right. They are
placing in the hands OF heir brothers
less fortunate than themselves the keys
winch he
edge and open the mind to noble as
pirations for better conditions. Edcca-
tion Is one Of The Indispensable steps
OF mission enterprise, and in some form
must precede all successful work.
LABoRS OF MISSIONARIES.
The labors of missionaries, always
olficult and trying. are no longer so
perilous as in former times In some
quarters Indifference and opposition
nave given place to aid and co-opera
ton. a hundred years ago MANY OF the
fields were closed to missionary eff
fort. Now almost everywhere is the
oren door, and only the map of the
world now marks The extent of their
thought and action
VINO can estimate their value 10
progress of the nations? Their contri-
button to the onward and upward
march of humanity is beyond all cal
cuiation. They have incuicated indus
try and taught the various trades They
nave promoted concord and amiiy and
brought nations closer together. They
nave made men better. They nave in
creased the regard for home. have
strengthened the sacred ties of family
nave made the community we'll ordered
and their work has been potent in
iiuence in the department of law and
the establishment of government.
May this great meeting e-kindle the
Spirit of missionary ardor and enthusi-
aSm to go teach all nations: may the
field never lack "A succession OF her
aids who shall carry on the task-the
continuous proclamation CT His Cos
pei to the end of time -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

FARMERS provide yourself with PAIN
Killer Ut this season OF the year. when
colo. cAolera morbus. dysentsry, s distr-l
II in every case Of the kind, but be, sure
That you trus. 20 no other remedy but
Tho Old, cong tried Perry Davis Paine
tuies. there Is but one Pain X iller. Perry
DAVIS Pricc 25c and zoe. F $ g ~ IS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
CALVARY CHURCH MEETINGS.

Special meetings. under the lead OF
evangelist r. A. Garland, will begin
with the Calvary Baptist Church next
SUNDAY. the Goth. There will be preach
ing every night this week, preparatory
TO the coming of Mr.. Garland. DR.. w.
f. Fisher will preach tomorrow night
at 7:f5, and other ministers every night
through the week. Everybody Is in
vited to these meetings.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

The L. A. w. has been more than
usually successful in securing sieelsia.
ton favorable to the Interests of " heels
men this year. Several State divisions
report the passage of bills introduced
and fought for by them Gradually the
L. y. W. is doing this important and.
unselfish work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
LATEsT NAVAL NEWS.

Assistant Naval Constructor J. w.
Powell has been detached from the Bu-
reau of Construction and Repair and
ordered to the New York Nevy yard.
Lieutenant w. *. Harrison, to duty
In Ordnance Department at Washing
ton Navy yard.
Lieutenant j. NJ. Pickrell. ordered
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

PROCEED, the magazines covered with
non conductors of heat and cooled by
refriSerating apparatus; coal bunkerS
arranged for extremely rapid filling
and emptying, automatic watcr-tiSht
doors between all compartments oper-
ated from several stations. fire main
laid below the protective deck, laundry
for seventy-five men and machine
shop. Space Is provided for six months
provisions, tanks for eight thousand
gallons OF drinking water. and an Ice
machine 10 make three tons day, and
a distillirg plant for ten thousand gal
Ions Il day. Electricity will operate the
turrct turning gear. blowers for vent-
alton. mechanical bread mixer. laun-
dry, ammunition hoists. gun hammers
and air comprossors for torpcdoes
RAPIDlTY OF FIRE.
AS indicating the rapidity of destrnc
tive fire TO be attained with this great
battery. provision is made for the am
munition hoists to deliver charges to
each gun at the following rates:
EiGht-inch. one every iif.y seconds:
6-inch. three rounds minute; IL
Founders. SIX rounds Il minute. The
rounds and weights of the ammunition
TO he carried eli each shin are as fol-
lows: Five hundred rounds S-inch
complete GIG tons $500 rounds. 6-lnch
cnnrlntn Dol IONS, 100 rcunds-1i-
Founders complete. 5l.7 tons: COCO
rounds. 3-pounders complete. ISIS tons
all other - tons: total. 1895 tons
BATTLESHIPS.
The construction hoard has also prac-
tically completed the designs for tho
hattleships Pennsylvania Georgia and
Rev Jersey. no material modification
having been made since these ships
we're Described some months ago. They
viii! represent as distinct am advance
in their class as the cruisers do over
the New York ana Brool!yn. The
armament Of the bnttleships is not 10
he positively DECIDED until the double
turrets Of the Kearsarge are reported
on.
TIE ARMAMENT
The armawont Will consist of sixty
six guns. distributed as follows: Main
battery. four S-inch Discriminating ri
fles of A. calbres length: fourteen e.
inch rapid fire rifles of 50 calbres;
length. Secondary battery. all rapid
nrc-Ici ghteen lipounders. twelve g.
FOUNDERS. four 1-pounder automatic.
four 1-pounder single shot, two 3-incii
field guns and two Gatlings. In add
ton the land battery Will include three
hundred magazine rifles and two hum
drcd revolvers The S-inch rides will
be mounted in pairs in elliptica! hal
anced turreis having inclined pouts. To-
Gated on the keel line of the ship fore
and at. On the upper deck the tire
mendouS torpedo boat DESTROYING H.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

home when dicharged fom the Mare Is
land Hospital and granted sick leave
for three months
Com. G. E. Ide. from the Yosem-
lite TO the command of the New Or
leans.
Acting Warrant NIachInist G. C. Ell
ierton from the Vermont to duty with
the Kentucky.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

rIedanl
earth shall Commensurate with the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

and the brotherhood OF man, and show
ing that If we are not our brothers
keeper. we can be our brothers. helpers
Il am glad of the opportunity to
offer without stint my tribute Of re-
spect to the missionary effort which has
wrought such wonderful triumph for
civilization.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22
AMONG THE NOVELTIES.

| Among the novelties. the tower decks
vii! be covered with linoleum all wood :
! work reduced to a minimum and fire.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-22

a meeting will be held at Red Mems
Hall. on Sharp street, next Tuesday
evening to perfect arrangements for
ins,itu;ing the new lodge of Odd Eel
lows Thursday night al Pythian Cas-
tie. The grand master. VIM. H. Bailey,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14
Passing of Yellowstone Park.

1t l. stated upon good authority that the
geyserS which have made Yellowstone Park
famous are gradually declining. Spots once
the scene of extraordinary phenomena are
now covered by buildings showing that Ma
lures work has become exhausted Tourists
who have never visited the park are advised
to do so soon, before they have passed
forever. This inform alton brings TO N nd,
rather pointedly, the fact that decline is the
law of the world. both geographical and phys
ical. Health is the most precious possession
in the world, and TOO great care cannot be
given to it. In the spring you should renew
your strength and vitalize your blood and
nerves with the best OF all medicines-Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters- It also cures stomach
disorders. Try IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14
ELASTIC APPOINTMENTS.
Original Way In which VI. C.
PIeases His Constituents.

PIeases His Constituents.
A noted NJ. c., Familiarity known as
Joe, is one of the thriftiest men in con-
gress, and the patronage at his disposal
is made to do effective work in his
home district. Not long ago he re-
quested of Il certain chief in the inte-
rior department an appointment as la
borer for one of his constituents. The
request was promptly complied with,
but, much to the surprise of the chief,
as promptly declined. The member was
sent for.
What does this mean?" demanded
the official. The man you were so
urgent to have named as Il laborer de-
clines the position
Yes. know" replied the NJ. G. az
advised him to-"
"You advised him to-" echoed the
chief. What was the matter? l gave
you exactly what you asked for,
didn't ~
Yes" responded Joe. "I have no
fault to find with the appointment.
The case is like this: Ny constituents
follow me down to Washington hoping
to get soft berths in the government
service. There are n dozen here
now and not places enough to go
around. l secure the appointment for
one. he asks my advice. and tell him
TO decline; his job at home is better,
so he goes back satisfied. l appoint
another He declines at my advice,
but he has been paid, he Is fiattered
and content. and so on through the
list. You see, Il man learns thing or
two after 20 years in Washington, and
have learned to make one appoint
ment do for a dozen supporters. Sat
urday Evening Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14

1 always say Il bought it off Jones'"
and up to now, through so constantly
hearing people. my late father includ-
ed Che always used to pronounce cof-
fee as corffee), talk in this way, thought
IT was right. Still this would be only
I'm conversation. Writing to any one,
saying had bought anything. should
put "of Jones" or from Jones'"
suppose from Jones" would be per-
fectly correct.
L have heard this form of speech in
many different parts of the country,
but most frequently, 1 think, in and
near Liverpool.
The use of off, for "of" and "off Of
is common in the north OF England
Notes and Queries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14
A CONFIDENTIAL CASE.
1t Brought OuS an Honest ConfessIon
About Stolen Hog.

About q Stolen Hog.
'It has long been a matter of argu-
ment," said the old lawyer, who was
In a reminiscent mood, whether a
lawyer should defend a man that he
knows TO be guilty There is an argu-
ment on both sides, and 1 do not sup
pose it will ever be settled to the salts
faction OF all.
"a good many years ago 1 had case
that set me to thinking, and 1 haven't
yet determined what my duty was in
the matter At that time / had a
small practice in a little town in the
western part of the state. Upon my
return to the town one day, after hav-
ing been away Il few days on a matter
OF business, l was called upon to de-
fend a worthless character who had
been arrested for hog stealing.
AT that time every one kept at least
one hog to be killed in the fall and
sailed down for use in the winter. One
of nv neighbors had butchered q hog
a few days before. and the party that
l was called upon to defend had been
charged with theft OF it.
The case was about to be called
when 1 arrived, and l asked for lit
tie time in which TO consult with my
client This was granted, and taking
him to one side l said:
Now, see here, the best thing that
you can do is to make a clean breast
of the affair 20 me, and then i will
know just where 1 stand. Whatever
you may confess to me 1 will treat as
sacredly confidential, and l will do my
best to clear you
~ didn't steal his hog protested
the prisoner.
Then where did you get the car
cass that was found in your posses
sion?' demanded.
From your back porch, boss he
answered with a grin.
"Then l remembered that just before
going away l had left orders to have
my hog killed. and l could only gasp.
However l went to work and cleared
my client of the charge he was under
and took the carcass of my own hog
as payment for services rendered, but
1 had hard work treating what he told
me as sacred and confidential.
troit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14
A Dreary ThorouEhfare.

OF all dreary roads few have such
desOlate surroundings as that leading
from Jerusalem. The road winds
among rocky hills which for miles
seem destitute OF every living thing
save occasional fiocks of long black
haired goats and sheep, apparently
eating pebbles and attended by n youth
ful shepherd. The steep hilIsides are
dotted with numerous holes and caves
cut in the rock.-Indianapolis News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14
Some Men Stay Shy


OF a dry goods store when they
wish to buy wearing apparel for
themselves simply because there
are lady clerks to wait upon them.
Don't let this keep you away as we
have men in this department. We
have made special effort this sea-
son to select the most fashionable
and up-to-date lines that labor and
money could procure, and our
prices are right, those who have
inspected our line agree with us in
every particular.
We have the latest s spring lines
of shirts in the town, madras cloths
in endless variety, oX-bloodS and all
the fashionable shades of blues will
pay for you to come in and get first
pick.
Also our washable silk bosom
solid cambria body shirts are beau
ties, have them from
a5c to $3.50
4Sc buys first-class percale
shirt, two collars and pair cuffs In
plnKS, DlueS anu OA-DlOOuS, dSh IhO
clerk for the
48c special.
Fancy soX Isle all the latest de-
signs and colors, 75c value, about
10 dozen too MANY, they go in
this sale CSC.
Black sox. fast colors with fancy
colored heel and toe, regular price
is Csc,
Sale price 171a cents.
2 pair for CSC, guaranteed fast
black and of superior quality
this sale.
pair for IS cents.
Black sox solid, white foot
IS cents per pair.
Good black sox, worth 15c, regu-
larly, 25 dozen for this sale
pair for 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14

For a finger nail TO reach its full
length, an average OF seven-twelfths
Of an inch, from 121 to 13S days Of
growth are necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14

Women forgive injuries, but never
forget sights. AZ Aaz4As1L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14
housekeeping Time

With 1t always demand paints,
brushes and new kitchen utensils,
in some cases a new stove, gaso-
line, gas. or range cook, we have
them all. and all sold under our
banner, of not how cheap but how
good.
Paints.
Heath & Milligan's celebrated
house paints. inside and outside, at
old price These paints have adj
vanced just recently fully 20 percent
on an average, we bought heavy be-
fore the advance. There are Other
paints in the market cheaper than
we sell. we can buy them, but when
we sell you this line once we have
you always for a customer.
House paints u pints, quarts and
gallons in all the newest tints and
colors, sample cards of colors given
away free. Creolite for floor paint
ing applied in the evening dries
hard over night.
Shoe brushes. 10c, 15c, zoe, 25c.
High grade horse brushes at 1-3
less than value.
Counter busting brushes at 10c,
15c Csc and 45c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-14
Doe. Coffee Agree With You.

If not, drink Grain-O-made from
pure grains. A lady writes: The
first time l made Grain-O 1 did not
like it. but after using it for one week
nothing would induce me to go back
to coffee" 1t nourishes and feeds
the system. The children can drink
it freely with great benefit. 1t is the
strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get a package today from
yoLr grocer, follow the directions in
making it and you will have a deli
cious and healthful table beverage for
old and young. Is and 25 cents.
Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stiugs, sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it. For sale by Mar
shall & Fisher, druggists.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
mANDsolIE NEW auARrnns
VIII NcG Bros Have For Their Gro-
Gerry iAashori Time.

VIII Ncn bros Have For Their Gro
Gerry iAa shori Time.
This morning contract was
closed by which Neff. Bros, the
well known fahcy and staple gro,
Gers secured TIE upper room on the
first floor of EAh Wells handsome
stone and brickIbusiness block on
wells street. Just as soon as the
new room is Completed it will be.
in possession of ~ Neff Bros. This
will give this ent erprising firm the
handsomest storeroom in the CITY
will enable them tp keep their stock
fresh and clean andF their business
will no doubt be gt4atly increased.
We congratulate thSm In securing
such handsome ewhuarters.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24

Finest line of programs, invita-,
tions and card recorhk of games we
have ever had just it Ststl1e Review
Office.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24

Frank Weeter, youuyf man
who has recently spent somE time
here. has secured a position as
salesman In shoe store in Sisters
vile New Matamoras Mail.
Misses M. T. and 7. N. Wells and
Mrs. Maud Neuenschwauder, who
have been rusticating at Mountain
Lake Park for some weeks, will re.
turn to their homes this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Crane and
daughter, Miss Florence, and Tom
Mccoy, left last evening for Titus
vile, Pa, to visit Mr.. Cranes par.
ents for few days and from that
city will go to Chautauqua for a
ten days vacation.
Il have used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy In my family for
years and always with good results,
says Mr.. b. w. Cooper, of FL Rio,
Cal. "For small children we find
it especially effective. For sale by
{. w. Grier, druggist.
Last winter people were raising a
great deal of believing about the
condition the turnpike was in, and
now that it is macadamized and is
an excellent road, they are growl.
ing equally as hard because they
have to pay toll. The road is fine
one, and will be kept up, but it
can't be done on wind or growing.
1t VIII take money and plenty Of it
Tor year or two. Just as soon as |
the company can pay its fixed ex
penses and interest on bonds and |
so on, the tolls will be reduced. |
but not before. We all want good |
road and should be willing to paw
toll to have such road. Shut up !
grumbling. .....
The Oil well Supply company
has established here local shop
for furnishing sucker rods. Pro-
ducers can now get the benefit OF
fresh, newly made rods, made up
to order on short notice. The tim
Der used is selected, frst.cl
hickory, the joints and workman
ship unsurpassed, and prices low
as the lowest. 5-14-3m.
Prof. L. A. Lowther, son of Mr..
G. L. Lowther, and a we'll known,
former resident of this city, is in
the city today to visit his parents
and other relatives. and friends
here FIR few days. Mr.. Low.
Their has been at Washington. !
D. c., attending the. Teachers
National Association, and stopped
here on his way home. He
ike all the old citizens who return
% Sistersville after several years
absence are simply amazed at the
wonderful changes made In the old
own. Mr.. Lowther is principal of
'ne of the largest schools in the
state OF Kansas. ard his old friends
here are all glad 20 see him again
md to hear OF his splendid success
q hts Ssestefn hot,ae-.
i1nday sellers swsiIthe city Treasury
1t has been we'll known for some
ime that some of the saloons in
4 4. \ A - q. = 4
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
SUNNY seIlers swell the CIV Trensury

Sunday sellers sweiIthe CITY Treasury
1t has been we'll known for some
time that some of the saloons in
this city had not closed up Sunday
and were selling on the quiet to,a
number of people. Yesterday tv o
of the firms known 10 have violated
the laws were arrested and fined
fifty dollars and costs. This S
quite salty sentence but the sell
ing will go right on, in our humble
Judgment.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24

A new lot of Bag Fses and new
and novel pencil holdIrs just in, at
the Review Office.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
For sale

Boilers and engines. ubiu eas-
ing, rigs and all kind 81 second
hand supplies.
J. L. FLlcK II If
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

Soin wrappers at the Review OF
fee.
Clearance sale of shoes at Ran
dolph's.
T. N. Larsen is in Pittsburg on
business.
j H. Caldwell went down the
river today.
| G. w. Stocking is in New Mar
tiusville today.
The band and drum corps will
be out tonight. --
Big cut prices in shoes at Ran
dolph's shoe store.
There are 1854 prisoners in the
Ohio penitentiary. s
! Well record books can be had at
the Review Office. If.
Will Rib returned home today
from Washington, Pa.
Al. McMullen returned today
from Washington, Pa.
c. N. Matheney, of St. Marys, is
In the city on business.
Sam Durham returned today
from Peasants county.
Henry Fisher returned from Par
kersburg this morning.
Col. S. P. Boyer is down the
river today on business.
Saturday will be a big bargain
day in shoes, at Randolph's.
Daily and monthly gauge books
for sale at the Review Office.
Buy your shoes at Randolph's
shoe store, opposite city hall.
Blackberries are selling in Wes-
ton, this state, at ten cents gallon.
A new line of fine menu cards
just opened at the Review Office.
Read our special offer to new
subscribers until after the election.
E. E. Strong left this morning
for Parkersburg and other points
south. 80
T.W. Atwood has purchased a
very nice farm of So acres near Ur.
bana, Ohio.
Joseph Robinson, insurance agent
OF Wheeling, is in the city today
on busidess.
Our blank deeds, deeds of trust,
mortgages are the best, at the Re.
view Office.
A life prisoner in the Ohio pen
itentiary recently invested $500 in
government bonds,
FOB RESr "A five room sQttaSq S |
10Th Wells street.
We had a glorious rain this
morning which, if general, ought |
to raisethe river a little.
IF you want a livery: team of any
|Sind ] keep them; near depot in 81.
Marys. G.. K. Roby. II If
Miss Lou Barnes, of New Mata
Imoras. was visiting friends in this
Iest8 laStvsek few days.
New buggies, wagons, horses ard
Harness. prices right, at G. K.
ERoby's livery, St. Marys. I2-tf
Government agents are visiting
some of the towns south OF US buy
ling horses for the use of the army.
Stamping and art needle work
materials. Blanche E. Campbell,
Water street. Z If.
+ M. c.. Treat, of Washington, Pa,
was in the, city yesterday looking
after his extensive interests in this
i field.
i DR.. Vim. A. Kah1e has returned
! from Buffalo and other points
north where he has been for his
health.
j Miss Vida Still left this after
noon for her home in Caldwell, o
| where she will visit friends for a
few days.
Finest and nost complete livery
In the state near the depot at st.
4 Marys. Your trade is solicited. G..
/ K. Roby. I2-tf
A firm in Cincinnati has con
tracted to furnish Uncle Sam with
seven million bushels of oats at o5
3tcents hundred pounds.