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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
BLOWN THROUGH HOUSE
Lamp in Cellar Causes
Terrific Explosion of Natural Gas.

Delaware, o., Dec. SO.-when Miss
Helen Kurrly went to the cellar this
morning to start the fire for breakfast
terrific explosion of natural gas occurred
from her lighted lamp and wrecked three
sides of the house Five members OF the
family were blown through the house.
and Miss Kurrly was fatally injured and
her mother seriously hurt. The other
three were slightly injured.
Gas had gotten through the water pipes
into the cellar and filled the house dur
ling the night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Will Maintain Prices.

Philadelphia, Dec. 30.-The sales agents
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
anthracite coal companies met today and
decided to continue the present circular
prices during the month of January. The
sales agents also declined to renew any
of the expiring contracts with large con-
sumers of anthracite, which action will
compel all consumers to purchase coal
in the open market. 1t Is expected that
the Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Company will take similar action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
DISCRIMINATION CHARGED,
Dutch Steamer Given Privileges
Denied American Vessels.

Caracas. Monday, Dec. 9.-united
States Minister Bowen has received in
formation that the Dutch steamer Prins
Maurits has entered certain Venezuelan
ports blockaded by the British feet and
discharged her cargo there. Special per-
mission for the dutch steamer to do this
was obtained from Commodore Mont
gomerie, of the British cruiser Charyb-
dis.
The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan
ordered the Prins Mauits away from
Port. but Commodore Montgomerie
directed that she continue to discharge
her cargo. In Caracas this Is held TO
be a discrimination against American
steamers and the British commodore's
action has been criticized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Association of Flocutionists

Atlanta, Dec. 3O.-The Southern Associ-
alton of Elocutionists today elected off,
GERS as follows: President, Mrs. William
Calvin Chiffon Of Oxford, Miss; Vice
President, DR.. w. II. McGlaufiin of At
lanta; Recording Secretary, DR.. A E.
Booth of the Southern Normal University
of Tennessee; Corresponding Secretary,
Booth Lowry OF the Blue Mountain Fee
male College of Mississippi; Treasurer
DR.. F. ]. Stowe of Cumberland Univer-
sity, Tenn. The association will meet in
Atlanta again next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31

Aldermen extolling the work he has done
in this city. particularly Tor the poor. At
ter a luncheon at the Hardware Club the
surgeon was escorted to the city hall
where Alderman Walkley delivered an ad-
dress and Alderman Sullivan presented
the album containing the engrossed ad-
dress. Professor Lorenz replied. thanking
the aldermen and expressing his pleasure
at the reception rendered him In the Uni
ted states.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
SUCCESSOR OF sHIRAs.
Will Probably Be Named During the
Present Session of Congress-.

Washington, Dec so.-Justice Shiras of
the Supreme Court Of the United States
will retire some time during the present
winter. The date has not yet been fixed
and cannot be until certain cases which
have been argued and other cases which
have been set for reargument have been
disposed of Mr.. Shiras. however. Will re-
tire during the present session of Con-
gress in order that his successor may be
confirmed before the adjournment. Among
the names proposed as his successor Is
that of William H. Taft, Civil Governor
of the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Cut Off Water.

Madrid, Dec. 3O.-A dispatch from Tan
gier. Morocco. today announced that the
rebels had cut the aqueduct which sup
plies Fee with water nd added that the
city was now practically without water.
1t Is further asserted that unless che
kabyleh trtbesmen from the sout;. came
to the succor of Fec the place must sur
render within three days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Less Fear of Plague Epidemic.

Laredo. Tex, Dec. 30.-A Mazatalan spe-
cial says: Confidence is being restored
among the inhabitants of the city and less
fear is felt on behalf of the supposed
plague epidemic There has heen mark
ed decrease in the disease and few cases
are reported. The energetic measures
taken by the authorities ~ sta mp out
the epidemic have given excellent re-
suits. There have been few deaths in
addition to those already reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
THE VATICAN URGED.
To Appoint German Bishops Where
ever German Element Predominates

Rome. Dec 3O.-Herr p. II. Cahensley.
a member of the German Reichsfag and
President of the Saint Raphael Society
for the Protection of German Immigrants
in America, who for ten years has been
agitating in favor of the appointment of
German ecclesiastics to minister to Ger
man Catholics in the United States 10
again actively urging the Vatican to ap-
point German bishops wherever the Ger
man element predominates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Will Not Interfere.

Madrid. Dec. 30.-Great Britain and
France have notified Spain that they have
no intention of taking any advantage of
the situation in Morocco and that they de-
sire the maintenance of the status quo
even In the event Of the Sultan being
dsthroned and his place taken by the pre-
tender Those communities atoms have reas-
sured the Spanish government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Morgan Denies a Story.

New York. Dec. SOL. P. Morgan and
Company has denied that it was intended
to consolidate the Erie, Lehigh Valley
and Reading Railroads. Mr.. Morgan said:
There is not the slightest reason for
such a story. 1t is altogether without
foundation. y Y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Castro win Reply Today.

Caracas, Dec. SO.-President Castro ar
r,ved here this morning. At 3 o'clock this
afternoon United States Minister Bowen
ooIInd upon the President and communi-
cated to him the recommendation that the
,ssues between Venezuela and the allies
Ne taken to the International Peace Court
Of The Hague. Venezuela's answer Will
~ racaived tomorrow. The victory gained
Nv the government at Barquisitimo ar
~ for President Castro's continuance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
A THREAT OF
COMMANDMENT
Germans May Fire on
So MaraCaibO.
MAIL BEING HELD UP
P0Stmaster's Action May Lead
to Serious Consequences.
Alleged That Dutch Steamer Is Al
lowed Privileges Denied Amer
lean Vessels by Commodore
Nontgomerie Of the Fleet.

London, Dec. 31.-A dispatch to The
Daily Mail from wtllemstad, dated yes
terday, says:
THE postmaster of Maracaibo, Nene-
zuela, having detained correspondence be-
longing to German merchants. the Ger
man cruiser Fake threatens, In conse-
ouence to lombard the town."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31

Washington. Dec, 3O-Estimates of the
sugar crop in Santiago de Cuba, trans
mitted to the State Department by Con-
sui Holiday at that city, place the crop
for 1903 at $4,000 bags. an increase OF
72,2l5 bags over that for the year now
closing. The Consul adds that grinding
began about the middle OF December.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Old nmners Reelected.

Nav York, Dec. 3O.-The Board OF d.
ractors of the Northern securities Com
pany today reelected is former otlc .s,l'
and Executive Committee. Inc quarterly
Si,,idends on Great Northern preferred
80 Northern Securities stock will be
acted upon next month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31

THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON. DEC. 30
FOR ALABAMA: wEDNESDAY
CLOUDY WITH RAIN IN
SOUTH PORTION; THURS.
DAY, RAIN; INCREASING
NORTH NTO EAST WINDS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
r+alv Will Merely Watch.

Rome, Dec. 30.-It Is said that Italy
is not making any warlike preparation
in connection with the situation In
Morocco From an authoritative source
the Associated Press has received the
following: ITALY. not being interested
in the Morocco question. will limit her
self to vigilantly watching events"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
DRUMMERs IN CONVENTION.
Twenty-ffth Annual Meeting of the
Western Commercial Travellers.

Western CommefclaI TTaVeIeTs.
st. Louis. Dec. so.-At the twenty fifth
annual meeting of the Western CONNER
cIal Travellers Association held here to-
day the following officers were elected;
President II. A. Kretschmar st. Louis;
Vice-Presidents. Clarence Jones, St
Louis. S. o. Muldrow. Malvern, Ark !;
All Dieckmann, San Antonio. Tex; r. T.
Heath, San Francisco; John C. Meeks
Chicago; w. E. Schweppe. Philadelphia.
The Board of Directors will elect the
Secretary Treasurer next Saturday
The report OF the Treasurer showed that
$114,0O0 has been paid in the past year in
death losses. leaving a balance in the
treasury of $50. 4s6. The total membership
of the association Is 1858. embracing
members in every State in the country.
Since organization in 1878 the total death
benefits paid amounts to 81 ,6S2,O00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31

accordance with the request of the Gov
eminent. This reduction goes into effect
New Years Day and will encourage i'm
portations from the United States. The
rate is cut down from the border to this
city from SIS per ton to $14. Last year
S65 carloads of wheat were shipped from
the United States to this country and
large amount is expected this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Warships En- Route.

valetta. Island of Malta. Dec. so-H.
M. 8. Baccante. the flagship OF Admiral
Walker, together with the British battle
ships Campus and Victorious and the
cruiser Diana have left here for Gibral-
tar, 1t 10 believed, in connection with the ,
Moroccan situation. The battleship Inn
placable will follow the other warships
shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
LEwIsoHN GETS STAY.
Garfield Proceedings as Far as He is
Concerned. Take q Rest.

New York, Dec. 3O.-A stay was grant
ed today in the proceedings against Jesse
Lewisohn. declared in contempt of court.
Justice Scott granted the stay and ad-
mitted Lewiston to bail in $500 and end
ed the Garfield proceedings so far as Lew
isohn is concerned until after the higher
court has passed on the appeal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Plumbers Walk Out.

Houston, Tex. Dec. 30,-Forty-fve jour
neymen plumbers with their helpers walk
ed out this morning on the refusal of an
increase in wages. The bosses have given
them until January to return to work or
forfeit their places
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Dropped Dead on Elevated.

New York. Dee. 3O.-Charles VESSEL s.
years of age. dropped dead of apoplexy
on a crowded elevated railroad train to-
night Mr. Wassel was one of the best
known metallurgists in the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
At the Gates of Fez

Tangier. Morocco. Dec. 30--Foreignars In
the interior of Morocco have been adj
vised to make for the coast as provisions
are scarce and communications are al
most closed The pretender himself is re-
ported to be twenty miles from Fez. !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
To Increase Personnel of Navy,

Washington. Dec. SO.-Tne members OF
the Senate AMI House Naval Committees
after conference with the Secretary of
the Navy have practically decided on u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
The Sultan Failed.

Madrid, Dec. 30--It is reported here
that the Sultan of Morocco has BEEN
foiled in an attempt to break out Of Fex
by the rebels who are investing that
city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Lorenz Honored by New York.

New York Dec. 3o.-Professor Adolf
Lorenz was today presented with the res
buttons recently passed BY the Board Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
Cut Freight Rate on Wheat.

Afexico CIT. Dec. 3o.-The railways
have made a large reduction in freight
rates on wheat in the United States in
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

Rev. William H. Burkhardt
preached two splendid sermons at
st. Paul's Episcopal church yester-
day. At both the morning and
evening services the church was
full, every seat being occupied, arc
chairs were placed In the aisles to
accommodate the congregation.
Mr.. Burkhardt Is a pleasant and
earnest speaker, a kind, christian
gentleman, a hard worker and Is
fast building up the Episcopal
church here. ALI who hear him
are loud In their praise of him as a
preacher and rector Under the
instructions of Mrs. Robinson the
choir Is making marked improve
ment which adds much to the
church service. Sunday evening
next Rev. Burkhardt will deliver
the Baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class of 1902, In the
A ditorium. There will be no ad.
mission fee charged and all are In
vited to attend this service.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

Hon. w. N. Miller, of Parkers-
burg, candidate for the Office OF
Congressman from this Congress
slonal district, was in the city Sat
urday evening on his way to his
home from attending the conven
ton at Middlebourne. Mr.. Miller
Is a lawyer of some note, Is an Ohio
man, handsome, intelligent and g
good all around gentleman, but be
will not be Our next Congressman
unless Stephen G. Pyle dies, II
which event he may get there. We
are glad to know Mr.. Miller and
hope 1t will be the will of the con-
vention to nominate him If Mr.
Pyle Is defeated.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

Rev. E. Randall has been taken
for a detective In this city and on
the boats. He says this Is nothing
new. This report follows him
wherever he goes. Jailor Williams
once said when Randall called at
the jail at Weston, he, Randall, was
a missionary or some great govern.
ment detective. Randall says
Happy Hollow Is a second alley c.
of Wheeling and don't want any
missionaries or detectives In their
midst. Randall was busy In the
excursionist tracts with both law
and gospel. He was reading the
bible and preaching up and down
the streets In all directions. Ran
dali will cali on the hotels and sa
looms for some help and hopes they
will respond to an old body cheer
fully, especially when bad luck has
struck him so near the end of hi:
Journey. He needs help very bad.
lV. S&
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

West virginia should Have q 'sBB d
Day." Too.
Next Friday will be "Blrd day"
In Pennsylvania. 1t Is an observ
ance that teaches children to be
humane-and as men and women
are but children of larger growth,
the habit of being kind to Il e
feathered creation becomes fixed.
Character Is largely formed by
what we are taught In youth, and,
much as 1t may be denied, yet 1t Is
a fact that 1t Is hard to break away
from that which we have taken 10
with the mother milk, irrespective
as to whether such teaching be
heather or Christian. In other
words our parents usually think for
Us, and If kindness to birds Is we'll
fixed In the youthful mind It's ten
to one that the man and the wo :
man will say with the precepts that
were taught them when they wore
short frocks and knee pants. Of
course, 1t would be better If grown
people were willing to dip up truth
In the other mans field, but the
human kind Is not built according
to such specifications and 1t Is best
to teach humanitarianism to the
younglings as the surest means of
them acquiring 1t. Those In Penn.
sylvania and elsewhere who will
take part In the observances of
"Bird day" will he bird lovers, not
bird hunters; they will consider the
shot gun as an invention of the
devil, rather extreme view, as
explosion of the twin barrels Of
such If we'll pointed In the imme
date vicinity of dogs that make
night hideous with bowling Is not
without merit. Birds, however, are
different matter and one can have
greater sport hunting birds with.
out a shot gun than with 1t.
Try 1t, boys. Take a camera along
the next time instead of shote I'm
and see how much better pleased
you will be with your days catch.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19
The Spring Fever

Is a malady which no one can es-
cape at this season of the year.
Tie vitality Is usually overtaxed
during the winter months, and
spring finds the system all run
down. The blood Is thinned and
impure. The kidneys and liver are
Misunderstanding In loss of en-
ergy and appetite, and derange-
ment of the nerves. Lichty's Gel
cry Nerve Compound will purify
your blood, tone up your nerves,
and leave you feeling fresh and
energetic. Sold by G. W. Grier.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19
ian ANYTHING he asked.

man anything he asked. He
was boss and his will ruled
the conventions of our county.
His approval meant the election OF
any body. Bot 1t won't 60 no more.
Saturday Mr.. Hartman arose In
the convention. to defeat the motion
to instruct the Senatorial delegates
from this county to vote as a unit
for r L. Gregory for State Sena-
tor. Hardly had he begun bis
harangue when Kisses came forth
from the delegates all over the
house. He was thus sat down
upon In no uncertain tones. Will
Clark, of Kidwell, answered Mr..
Hardman In a way that counted.
The dressing up he gave the old
tine Boss was enough and plen
ty. Before Mr.. Hardman could re
ply the previous question was de-
manded and the delegates were In
structed by an almost unanimous
vote for Mr.. Gregory. Mr.. Hartman
went to the mill just once too often
and we are glad of 1t. His name Is
Dennis. He Is back number. He
has ridden high horse for many
years but now a candidate can do
nothing better than to have his
avowed disapproval. Au Revoir,
Oliver.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

Those would-be Senatorial hunt
ers from Moundsville who attended
the county convention Saturday
expecting Oliver Windy Hardman
to defeat Gregory, went home sad
der but wiser men and with their
tails tucked under their wings.
They were the only men In the
convention who were In sympathy
with Hardman's abuse of Gregory.
They will let him severely alone
In the future.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

The republicans, In convention
assembled Saturday afternoon 10
the year 1902, made history that
will long be remembered and re-
called with much pleasure and de-
light by very large majority of
the people of this county. We
refer to the political death kuell
of o. w. o. Hartman. He who
has ruled Tyler County for so many
years with his domineering and
arbitrary ways, las gone down to
defeat In a way that Is not at all
uncertain. Politically speaking, his
name In the future Is mud. 1t will
be recalled that when the Ellsworth
district convention was held on
Saturday, May the grid. R. L. Greg
DRY, of this city, asked the conven-
ton to instruct Its delegates for
him for State Senator. Mr..
Hardman brought to bear all his
influence against this proposition
and by a majority vote defeated the
same. The same question came ur
In the convention Saturday and
again Mr.. Hardman made the fighl
of his life to defeat Mr.. Gregory
Never, for years and years. has /
republican convention had th,
nerve to de ny or refuse Mr.. Hard
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19
A ADVERTISING RATES.


The Sistersville Board of Trade
Is an organization for the public
veal. It Is no privilege enterprise
for personal gain. 1t was organized
as other such concerns have always
been elsewhere, upon motives OF
the highest order. A broad and
liberal motive promoted the organ.
ization of a board of trade. The
subscriptions books for stock have
been and still are open to all per-
sons In this city. It should be the
pleasure and ambition, of every
business man to contribute towards
the success of such an organization,
which has no other object than to
promote the interests of this city,
business and industrial. The pres
ident, the secretary, the executive
committee nor no other officials or
members of the board of trade make
the work a success singly. The
success of the work depends upon
the entire membership of the board
and the entire business fraternity
of the city including the news
papers and professional men as
we'll. 1t was organized TO advance
Sistersville's interests. She must
cooperate with the officers OF
the board and lend assistance.
We want more manufactures here
There Is no reason why we should
not have them. We have all the
natural advantages, and many com.
panies would be glad to locate here
If they are appraised of these ad-
vantages. This Is the object of the
Board of Trade primarily, which
has been duly incorporated. All
stockholders of the Board of Trade
Is necessary to the success of the
active officials of that organization
And every business man here
should be a stakeholder. The
money contributed In that way, Il
properly expended,as 1t will be, will
bring a hundredfold In return to
the business men of this city. New
manufactures mean new residents.
New residents mean new purchas-
ers of every class of goods offered
for sale here. There Is no end tc
the good results, and 1t Is hoped
the public will lend Its aid, make
suggestions and contribute liberal
ly. Sistersville Is just upon the
threshold of Its greatest era of In.
dustrial prosperity.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19
Our friend Long admits now that

Our friend Long admits now that
he had to fight the Democratic
press of the county, as he chooses
to call the OH Review. Some days
since he said the OIL Reviews sup
port of Hickman was helping him
amazingly but he says now it's all a
mistake: He promises If living to
be In the field again In 1923 We
hope to be here also.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19
For Kidney Diseases.

DeBell's Kidney Pills are the
best of all medicines, because they
give you the best of pure blood.
They cure, tone up, invigorate and
revitalize the. kidneys as no othel
medicine cando. DeBell's Kidney
Pills are the only medicine thai
cure all diseases arising from dis.
ordered kidneys such as backache,
weak back, rheumatism, diabetes
lumbago. Every box warranted
Price IS cents per box. D.A. Hen
dershot.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

VanCamp threatens to change
Buck run over to the democratic
side. If he does, Sistersville will
then be able to vote bonds for an
additional school house. He could
not do a better thing. Buck run
needs reforming about as badly as
Hartman did.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

Nasal catarrh. catarrh of head or
catarrhal deafness. No cure, No
pay. All druggists are authorized
by the manufacturers OF Bunsen's
Cream Catarrhal to refund the
money where 1t falls to cure any
case of catarrh of the head, nc
matter of how long standing. One
application gives ease and rest
This Is a new discovery and the
only catarrn remedy sold on q
positive guarantee-No cure, Nc
pay. Price so cents. For sale by
D. A Hendershot.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19
Sciatic rheumatism Cured After Four.
teen Years of Suffering.

~ have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen years"
says Josh Edgar, of Germantown.
Cal. II was able to be around, but
constantly suffered. I tried every
thing could hear of and at last
was told to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which I did and was imme.
diately relieved and In short time
cured, and I am happy to say 1t has
not since returned" Why not use
this liuiment and get we'll. 1t Is
for sale by c. w. Grier.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

A. 7. Smith, of Friendly, neg
lected to announce In the OH Re-
view and for failing to do so, got
just what he deserved. Free meal
tickets amt In 1t with printers
Ink. Smith will learn later on how
It's done. Exit Smith, Long an d
Hartman.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-05-19

Get a free sample of Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets at
C. w. Grier's drug store. They
are easier to take and more pleas
ant In effect than pills. Then their
use Is not followed by constipation
as Is often the case with pills. Reg
ular size, IS cents box.