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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24
MAY WARD OFF STRIKE.
Effort to BE Made to Have Anthracits
Convention Adjourn Without
Declaration.

ShamOkin, Pa, March 14.-From an
oficial source it was learned yester
day that an effort viii be made today
to adjourn the joint convention OF dis
tricts Nos. l, and 8, United Mine
Workers Of America, without com.
hitting the delegates to q strike dec
laratioa.
At meeting which began at II
O'Clock Saturday night and continued
until early Sunday morning the spe-
cial committee appointed on Saturday
formulated resolution which, the
leaders hope, will satisfy both radical
and conservative delegates. The com
mittee, which consists Of President
Mitchell, District Presidents Nichols,
Fahey and Duffey and the three dis
trict vice presidents, held another
session last night
The report Of the committee will
take the form Of a resolution, the
principal clause OF which, it is author
itatively stated, will recommend the
appointment of q committee to pre-.
sent to the operators the demand of
the convention Incorporated in the
report are a number Of resolutions
adopted during the week, in addition
to these made public by President
Mitchell. All OF these resolutions. il
Is stated, contain strike declaration.
effective April l. but they were made
subject TO the resolution of the spe-
cial committee report. which, so far
as could be learned, does not declare
for strike. All of these demands
made in the scale committee report
are also embodied in the resolution.
but the statement Is made that only
two OF these-an eight-hour working
day and the weighing Of coal wherever
pracucable-will be insisted upon
If the convention adopts the resolu-
ton Should the report prove salts
factory the convention Is expected to
select q committee composed OF 9th
ers than officers Of the union.
In the event OF the operators refus-
Ing TO recognize the committee 1t is
within the province OF the district
presidents To declare q strike after
receiving the sanction OF the national
executive beard. When. asked last
night if the above statements were
correct President Mitchell did not
deny them, but declined 10 discuss the
subject The entire matter now rests
with the delegates and IL Is possible
the convention may not approve the
resolutions.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24
IMPORTS AND Exports GREW.
Good News CT Merchandise, In the
Philippines.

Washington, March 24.-The insu
lar division Of the war department
has prepared for publication a state.
ment showing in comparative form
the commerce Of the Philippine
islands for the nine months ended
Sept so, 1901, and 1900.
The total value OF merchandise i'm.
ported during The nine months ended
Sept 80. 1901. was $21,S1S.212, against
$131S7,991 for the correspondents
period Of 1900; and the exports Of
merchandise amounted to $1S,S66. 79s.
against $1T,Ss3. 200 for 1900. These
figures show an increase of 81. per
cent for the imports and per cent
for the exports during the nine
months.
Gold and silver was imported dur
ing the nine months OF 1901. to the
value OF s2.0s2,644; same period OF
1900, $2.5o3,29l; exported during the
1901 period. s736.167: correspondents
period OF 1900, s2,222,s07.
The value Of merchandise coming
from the United States for the nine
months end, Sept 80, 1901, was 81,
712.190. an l.. rease OF $1,140.21S over
the corresponding period OF 1900.
while the exports for the period %
1901 amounted - s2,7s7059, an in
crease Of s62s.s3L
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24

Fought With Soldiers 10 Seat OF Pc
Eroieum Works, or the
Black Sea.

Tidis, TraLscaucasia. Russia. March
24.-The ofhcial Caucasus Gazette re-
ports strike among the men EN-
ployed 1t The R0thschilds' petroleum
works o. Bauoum, on the Black sea.
According TO this newspaper 800
strikers went last Friday to the police
station and demanded the release u
the ringleaiess. Who had been arres..
ed the previous day. This deman..
was refused The strikers re-assem.
bled. the following day Saturday.
attacked the jail and attempted N
release the prisoners. They fired AT
the soldiers, who were guarding the
prison The latter. in turn, fred On
the mob. Thirty Of the rioters were
killed and one soldier was wounded.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24

optCl6
Notice. :.
March 81.
Our MIR. Edwin Fis.
cher just returned from the
Eastern markets where he
has been buying for all
the different departments
throughout the entire es-
tablishment.
His purchases will
comprise many things of
high grade novelties and a
great many goods way be-
low the X arket value.
These are arriving daily,
and are being placed on
sale The selection i'm
style and the prices on
them all will surpass any
efforts ever made by MIR.
Fischer.
We cordially invite
you-to come in to inspect
them. You will find we
have a large selection of
merchandise and at lower
prices than some similar
goods offered by any store
in this vicinity.
,|8.#e ##E.
Fischer Bros,
Dry Goods, Carpets and Ladies
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24
coNvicTs KILL THEMSELVES.


Koseiusko. Miss. March 24.-FTve
county convicts made Al attempt
Saturday night TO burn their way out
OF prison, burning the stockade house,
in which they were confined, down
over their heads, cremating them
selves They were all negroes AM
named IS fOilows:
Bob Burt
Phil Newell
Jim Culberson-
Amos Raiford.
Jim Jones
The prisoners were let out TO Rob
ert Campbell. county contractor.
whose farm Is situated Is miles west
C this place and we're ali charged
with minor CFensss.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24
Certain Boer Leaders Arrived
1t Pretoria, Under q
Flag of Truce.
CONFERRED, WITH KITCHENER.
Afterwards Unframed For kronstadt,
Whence They Were to Go Out I'm
der Safe Es:ort-Had Been Hard
Pressed by the British.

Pretoria. March 24.-Actlng PreSi-
dent Schalkburger, F. w. Reitz, ex-
secretary OF state of the Transvaal,
and Commandments Lucas, Meyer ami
Krogh, with their secretaries and at.
March p, at 2:04 p. m, on a special
train from Balmoral under a flag of
truce.
Upon arriving here Mr.. Schalkbur-
ger and his party drove Immediately
to Lord kitchener's headquarters,
where he had an interview with the
British general The Beers after
wards proceeded to the railroad sta
ton and entrained at o'clock for
Kroonstad. whence they will go out
under a safe conduct
Beers Were Hard Pressed.
For week past Mr.. Schalkburger
and his colleagues have been station
ed at Rheroster Kop, north of Bal
pressed by British columns. Dispatch
riders entered Balmoral Friday night
and notified the British of the APP
proacn OF Mr.. Schalkburger and his
party.
1t is reported that the Boer position
at Rhenoster Kop had become almost
hopeless ana that Mr.. Schalkburge:'
once narrowly escaped capture.
London, March 24.-News that the
Beer government had entered British
lines is regarded as having but one
meaning. namely, that another at
tempt is being made to negotiate
peace. The fact that the censo.'
passed the news of this movement is
accepted as confirmation Of this opin-
ion.
Nothing Is actually known here of
the intentions Of Messrs. SchaIkbur-
ger, Reitz, Meyer and Krogh. 1t IS
possible they have only sought per-
mission to traverse the British lines
in order to consult with Mr.. Steyn and
the Boer generals. DeWet and De
larey. But whatever their object the
news has been welcomed In London
as pointing 20 the possibility of peace
Some correspondence which was
oOALC4 - 9hOAL LAaO ago. Nneu MI.
Steyn narrowly escaped. capture,
proved that he and Mr.. Schalkburger
were anxious to conclude peace. No
extravagant hopes, however, are being
built on the outcome OF the move
ments Of Mr.. Schalkburger and his
companions, chiefly because 1t Is fear
ed that Delarey, in the flush OF his
recent success. will refuse to be a
party to any negotiations.
Had Received No OFFICIAL inform alton.
The war office has informed a repre-
sentative If the Associated Press that
it has received no Official information
either confirming or contradicting the
news.
Commandant Krogh Is one Of the
secretaries of the Boer government.
He was formerly an administrator c.
Swaziland and has not been promi-
nent during the war.
Brussels. March 24-The Petit
Bleu, referring to the arrival at Pre-
toria Of Messrs. Schalkburger, eitz.
and Commandments Meyer and Krogh,
says it believes that Mr.. Schalkbur-
gers move is In response to fresh
British overtures for peace, made out
CT gratitude for the release Of General
Methuen. AM predicts that these over.
lures viii lead TO no result unless
BOer independence is conceded.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24

Pittsburg. March 24.-Harry white
tell, 3 years old. whose home is in
Broad street. Sewicklev. fell and broke
-NnR -e-'e-dsv -orping. and died
before am aid could be given him.
le @ppe2. e. al : camp. Cf negroes.
lear Osborne station. about O'Clock.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-03-24
INSURANCE!
Fire. Plate Glass, Accident
and Health.

Only the Leading American
Companies, with Millions of
Dollars In Assets for Policy
Holders.
Agent for The Cen raj
Be hiking and Security Co, of
Parkersburg.
When wanting . Policy or Bond,
remember that | can give you the
very best service.
j. FRED NELL,
Special Agent,
wells Block, Sistersville, w. Va.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-26

Paid for losses and
Paid for matured
e~ndowments and
additions >.
Installme't claims
Paid to annuitants
Paid for surrend,
redemption of
bonds. ...........
Cash r render
values applied
in payment of
premiums .......
Apl. to purchase
paid up....:....
Dividends paid to
p~olicyholdet !.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-26
A FAM PAINTING.
One Figure In n Japanese Picture
Visible Only at Night.

One Figure In n Japanese Picture
Visible Only at Night.
Some Of the finest Japanese paint
ings in Washington are in the legation
building Of that nation, the Japanese
ambassador being a collector and con-
noisseur of the art of his native land.
The Japanese style Of painting is alto
gether. unlike that Of Europe and
America, and the reason Japanese
painters are able to produce color eff
fects that are the despair, Of Euro
the pigments they use, a large number
of which are secret and unknown out
side Of Japan. h".
In Japan there is a very famous
painting which no amount of money
could buy and which is the master
piece Of a famous artist who lived
several centuries ago. Viewing the
painting id the daytime, one is disap-
pointed. It shows nothing more than
a very commonplace landscape, unre-
lieved by mountains or hills. AS soon,
however, as night falls one begins to
realize the peculiar merit Of the pic
ture, for upon the canvas there ap-
pears a luminous water buffalo (cari-
bou) browsing upon the grass at it's
feet. @>
The artist who painted this picture
discovered a certain phosphorescent
paint, which he obtained from the bod
les Of certain mollusks, or fish, and
with which he painted the buffalo that,
invisible in daylight, is luminously
brilliant in the dark. The secret of
making this paint died with the artist.
The picture, which hangs in a Bud
dhist temple, has proved a fertile source
Of superstition, the priests claiming that
the buffalo hides away in the. shade
behind some trees in the picture dur
ing the heat Of the day, coming out at
night to ~graze.-Washington Post.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-26
BUSINESS AMERICAN ART.
Not Mathematics, but q Matter vi
Creative Imagination.

Not Mathematics, but q Matter VI
Creative imagination.
1.-THE idea of, business in a country
that has reached the height Of its de-
velopment is a dry as dust affair."" says
Eutchins Hapgood in Ainslee's. ut is
the miserable system Of keeping what,
n has. a system in which the temper
ament and the imagination do. not play
a part. The American, however, puts
Imagination into business. Business is
the art of this country. To the Ameri-
can Of affairs there are in his work ex-
citement, charm and color. To him it is
not a matter Of mathematics, but of
the creative imagination. Great proc
esses. great inventions, great corpora
tions-the organization Of such things
requires genius. r
Nobody is stupider, more avaricious
and more economical in a small way
than a French peasant or a German
hausfrau. Nobody is less avaricious
and more economical in a big way than
great American inventor, fnancier
or business man. Through his brains
production becomes cheaper and conse-
quently more abundant, and more good
to the common people thereby accrues
than by all the small savings ever made
since civilization began. 1t is better to
be able to make than to save, and to
make much a large outlay in money,
energy and brains is necessary. To
save pennies is a sign Of commercial
incompetence and national decline. "
"When an Individual or a nation be-
gins a system Of housekeeping on a
small scale, it is a sign that the life
blood is ebbing. Old people, .drier and
less resourceful than young people, are
VIGOROUSLY more economical. They, like
old nations, want to hang on to what
they have rather than strive for more.
The wisdom Of the French peasant
consists in keeping down his expendi-
ture and the size of his family to a
point where the nation as a whole is
weakened. AS Bacon said, He that
hath a state to repair may not despise
small things and perhaps the decay of
the country is the cause rather than
the effect Of French economy. Anyway
the two things hang closely together"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-26
Fish That XIII Each other.

One of the queerest sharks is the
thrasher, which has the upper lobe of
its tail SO much developed as to equal
in length the body of the fish itself.
This tail is controlled by powerful
muscles and is used as a weapon.
sSwordish and thrasher sharks have
been seen on many occasions to attack
whales in concert and kill them, the
sharks flashing their victims with their
tails while the swordfsh pierce them
from below. On the. other hand, sharks
themselves are often killed by por-
pOises, which will surround a shark
and lash the enemy to death with their
fukes.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-26
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 81, 1901.

OF the condition and affairs of the United
States Fidelity y Guaranty Co. ct baltimore,
Maryland, made to the commissioner of insur-
ance Of the state of North Dakota, in pursu-
ance of the laws of said state.
President-Jno. r. Bland.
Vice PRESIDENT. Kemp Bartlett.
Secretary-Geo. r. Calls.
Principal Ofice-20 South Calvert street,
Baltimore.
Attorney for service in the state of North
Dakota.
transformations of Insurance.
northumberland, N. d.
Organized or incorporated, March 10, 1896.
Commenced business, August l 1895.
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital stock paid
up in full ........ 1.500,OO0 90
ASSETS.
Value of real estate owned
blythe company ...s,... lbs, 466 81
Loans on bonds and mort
AgaGeB.. IS. 1880. $3.50. ....... aE 6,OOU w
United States stocks and bonds. $500 90
Railroad bonds and stocks ..... $3.50 90
al SSps Nm. ~. Los ss 'sss e e
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-26
Nothing Too Good.

Nose Johnson-Dat liniment you sold
me did nah wife lots OBJ good.
Druggist-Why, that was horse lini-
ment! You said you wanted it for a
house!
Nose Johnson-Ah did, sub; but dar
amt muffin too good fo' NAH ole wo-
needer. Jess yo' understan' dat!
Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26

We furnish with this issue to our
Vermont readers a supplement contain
ing the public acts of general interest
passed by the General Assembly at the
recent session. Read, mark, learn and
inwardly digest them" carefully. The
full text of the license bill is given, in-
Guiding instruc tons to voters, etc.
Mr.. Magoon had most successful
piano and organ sale here last week, and
several households are happy in the
possession of new instruments. He sold
pianos and several organs. Among
the purchasers of pianos are Harvey
Cross, &. NJ. Dyer, Henry Lafountain,
S. J. Maroney, Miss Kate Maroney, j.
F. Paquette, j. 5. Sweeney. Four Me
Phail pianos were sold, two lvers and
Pond, Gable and Poole. As sales
man in this line Mr.. Magoon is unex-
celled in this state.
DIR. Stiles of st. Johnsbury, member
Of the State board of health, was in town
last Thursday, and with the local health
officer DIR. Norcross, went to Wenlock
to investigate some lumber camps, in
which it was said small pox had broken
out. They quarantined the camps, but
three or four men disregarded the quar-
antine and escaped into Canada, DR..
Norcross close in their rear but not
close enough to capture them. They
obtained work at a lumber camp a
short distance from Norton over the
boundary line. The camp boss was no.
tilted of the situation also the authorities
| at Coaticook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
Canaan.

Frontier Lodge No. 80, Knights of
Pythias, held a grand celebration on its
regular night of meeting, Wednesday of
last week, at which time there were
present, Grand Chancellor Page, of
Woodsville, and mis- suite, consisting of
Grand Vice Chancellor Allen of West
Stewartstown, Grand Prelate Clough of
Franklin, Grand Keeper of Records and
Seals Webster of Pittsfeld and Acting
Grand Master at Arms Clifford of Con-
cord. There were present also, delegates
from the lodges at Island Pond, Lancas
ter, Colebrook and Paisted, besides a
goodly number of the members of From
tier Lodge. The remarks made before
supper were listened to with great deal
of interest especially those of the Grand
Chancellor. A splendid banquet was
served in Grange Hall by the very
charming Rathbone sisters. They GER
tainly excel in the art of entertaining as
well as in that of the culinary depart
ment. The affair came to an end as all
affairs must however enjoyable they may
be, in the "wee sma hours" of the morn
ing, but not before it had been pro
nounced glorious success from start to
| finish.
Next Sunday is to be known through
out New England Methodism as the
"Jesse Lee Day." and an appropriate
service will be held in the Canaan
Methodist Church on the morning of
that day to which the public is most
cordially invited.
Rev. Mr.. Lee of Island Pond, very ac-
ceptably occupied the pulpit of the
Episcopal Church recent Sunday. We
understand he is to supply the pulpit
once month until they secure pastor.
George Bassett has returned from the
Portland hospital much improved in
health.
Miss Caroline Weeks of Lynn, Mass,
is spending her Christmas vacation with
her parents.
The village schools closed last Friday
for two weeks vacation. Miss Powers
the primary teacher, left for her home
in Bakersfield Saturday.
A New Years reception 10 being talked
of, to be held at the Methodist parsonage
January LIST. Watch out for further an
nouncement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
West Concord.

John Zero, whose house recently was
burned, has moved into tenement in
Mrs. Ann de Moranville's house.
The first meeting of the 18th Masonic
district was held here in Masonic hall
Tuesday afternoon and evening Dec. Is,
and was a grand success. There was a
goodly number present and the work by
the different lodges was well done.
The annual apron sale and chicken
pie supper was held by the ladies of the
Universalist Society at their vestry Fri
day evening the 10th inst. A large
company was present and quite goodly
sum realized from the sale and supper
Adah Chapter, No. 80, 0. E.. s., held
its annual election Thursday evening
December 18th. The following officers
were elected:
w. M. Mrs. Mary B. Hastings.
w. p, o. b. Cutting.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
lunenburg.

Mrs. Mary Colby, wife of Amos G.
Colby, died at the home of her daught-
er-in-law Sunday morning, aged 81 years
and Z months.
Mrs. Sophronia Bowker is again quite
i'll and confined to her bed
The Methodist rummage sale and
supper last Saturday evening was well
attended and quite successful.
The Woman's Club observed the fifth
anniversary and gentleman's night
Wednesday evening at the Heights
House. About forty guests were enter
tanned with music and games, and So
cial evening; refreshments were served.
1t was pleasant event.
We understand about twenty-five have
joined the Good Templar's Lodge.
Walter Morgan has accepted posi-
ton in the office of the Proctor Marble
Works at Proctor, and will begin work
the first of the month. Richard Taylor
has also gone to work for the same firm.
Mrs. Holmes is caring for Mrs.
Chandler, who is slowly gaining.
Union Christmas exercises will be
held in the town hall and an interesting
programme has been prepared.
Irving Stuart of the Bangor Theologi-
cal Seminary is expected here this week
to join his family who have been here
several weeks.
Mrs. g. S. Balch has good assert
ment of ladies and gentlemen's handker-
chiefs, aprons, wrappers, etc, suitable
for Christmas and New Years gifts
which she is selling at reasonable prices.
Miss Crane has a number of fancy
things which makes pretty gifts.
Mr.. Rogers who takes care of the toll
bridge, has been appointed station agent
at South Lancaster in place of Thomas
Sweetser resigned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
Cities While You Wait.

A city which grows up In a day,
however important 1t may be when
Judged by the usual standards Of cities,
Is always invested with certain ro-
nance.
The latest Of these is Eagle City,
which few days ago was nothing but
cornfelds and wild prairie. When the
sun went down the other night, it was
q town Of 1900 people, with complete
municipal organization, bank in oper-
alton, a daily newspaper established. a
fairly good hotel, four restaurants, sew
en- saloons, at least score Of mercan-
tile establishments and no end Of gam
bling houses.
Eagle City Is In Oklahoma, where
they make cities "while you wait" The
report says that 1t looks now as If Ea-
gle City would have 1900 or 5000 peo-
pie before it Is much older, although
they may possibly forget to erect a
church for divine service on Sunday.
Eagle City is division point on the
Frisco line. At such favored points
they have no time for the old stage
coach ceremony of buying house lots.
They drew lots, which began promptly
at daylight. Each boomer paid in $50,
which entitled him to twenty-five
foot business lot or fifty foot resi-
dence lot, the selection to be by lottery.
No sooner were the lots drawn than the
merchants who were already on the
ground with "knockdown" buildings
and stocks Of goods established them
selves before nightfall. All this Illus
trates the pushing, progressive spirit
Of the territory which is now knocking
SO vigorously at the door Of the nation.
al capital for admission to statehood.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
Local Business Notices.

Willow chairs 1925 aud upwards al
Bosworth's.
Sleighs for sale--N. b. Lougee.
CANvASSERs WANTED.
Good canyassers wanted for Laird's
Preparations. Full particulars for two
cent stamp. Laird's representative, box
COG, Island Pond, Vt.
A pretty child's iron bed for $3.50 at
Bosworth's.
Sometimes you are out late at night.
A cup of coffee and a sandwich would
be a great help, egg, sardine or ham.
Give me a call. will use you well.
john p. BRowS.
A substantial five piece parlor suite
$500, sold in set or by separate pieces.
Bosworth.
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. f. W. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.