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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-28

Is veritable altruist, whose opti-
mism Is as positive as his humor Is
bubbling and all pervading. He Is
sort of Caleb Plummer with his
eyes open. He has been crossed In
love, has labored In good causes all
his life, but apparently struggled In
vain, and yet he hopes on, making
himself as comfortable as he may,
permeates the village with his be-
nign spirit, composes the quarrels
of others. generally resents the af-
fronts put upon him, and develops
that kind of nobleness of character
that impels respect and finally de-
velops into regard.
The contrastive role Is that of
Simon Peter Martin, the village
boss. This Simon Peter Martin Is
composite of many strong-willed
men. He Is not carlcature. He
Is righteous, infexible, movable;
opinionated village martinez. 1t Is
harder for him to admit that he has
changed his mind than 1t Is for him
to change Ii. He has been the
lifelong friend of the old musician.
Years before the story begins his
sister was to have been Myron's
wife, but she died on their wedding
day, and the tie Of sentiment and
sorrow has bound the two old men
the closer through all these years.
But the breaking point has come
at last, and strangely enough it Is a
small matter of town politics that
is at the bottom of it. Simon Peter
opposes the building of railroad
through the town, but is outvoted
by the advocates of the project,
among whom is Myron cooper.
Simon Peter works himself up to
the belief that Cooper's opposition
is personal and his stubborn vim
dictiveness leads him to carry the
teud even into family relations
This is the serious thread OF the
story Throughout the play the
comedy element Is predominant,
even the old musician taking a
prominent part In the fun making.
Village types are faithfully repro
duced, Characterization which ap-
pear all the more enjoyable because
there is no attempt at burlesque or
horse play. The types one sees IN
this little village are sufficiently
funny without resort to caricature
The staging of the play is a mar
vel of exactness in detail The lit
tie things that GO to make up what
Is called atmosphere" are carefully
looked after and some charming eff
fects are the result Zach scene IS
true to life aud original In concep-
ton. The chirpiag OF crickets, the
croaking of bull frogs and the glow
of FIRE flies IN the beautiful Maple
Lane" scene are examples of this
phase of dramatist's stagecraft. All
the little details of the production
have been given the most painstak-
Ing attention, and the result exceIs
anything yet shown In rural drama.
The dream scene of the finale, In
which vested boy choir S used, Is
one OF the prettiest endings yet de
vised for any play.
The company Is very large one
including some of the best known
character actors On the American
stage. It's members will ali be
seen in the roles they created IN
the original production, aud It IS
an unusual tribute 10 the attractive
qualities Ct tie play that the man
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-28
"York State Folks"

"'Course, may be sort of biased,
But I allus h We commended,
That thesmiddle part of YorkState's
Where the Lord first intended
Plantin' Edin."
The title tells the story. It is a
simple tale of the people of an
every day American village. Its
scene Is one of the most typical
sup state" towns of the Empire
State, and so it Is appropriately
called york State Folks"
The play Is delightful depart
ure from the conventional rural
drama. There are 90 hay-seeds"
or exhibits of farm machinery, and
there Is rot even a mortgage,
neither Is there a villain nor wo-
man with a story of wrong. There
are no thrills save those that stir
the heart when love Is winning Its
wonted triumphs over less worthy
passions. There Is no horse play
or buff onery arti6cialiy contrived
through caricature of rustic charac-
tiers. One laughs with these vii
layers rather than laughs at them.
This absence Of straining for theat-
rical effects Is one of the chief
charms of the play.
The real hero and good genius
of the piece Is an old musician and
organ builder, Mvron Cooper, who
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-28
STATE FINISHES TO-DAY.
Mrs. Rogers Testified at Trial of
MoIineux, Yesterday.

MciIneuX, Yesterday.
New York. Oct. 2S.--Mrs. Florence
Rogers, daughter of Mrs. Katherine
j. Adams, Of whose murder Roland
B. Molineux is accused. was the most
conspicuous witness On the stand at
the trial yesterday. Her appearance
attracted an unusual crowd of women.
who followed the examination of the
witness with the keanest attention.
Mrs. Rogers was subjected to a close
examination regarding her relations
with Harry Cornish but little that
was significant was elected in this
line cf iu1uiry. Mrs. Rogers related
the circumstances of her mothers
death Immediately. after taking the
poison ara Identified the glass in
which the fatal draught was admin
istCred- and from which, she said,
she afterwards, saw Cornish drink.
The -eate- part Of the session was
devoted to the examination Of hand
writing experts. who testified to the
identity Ct specimens OF 8IoIineuxs
admitted handwriting with the adj
dI'ass On tee poison package and that
OF the disputed letters.
It was remarked in court after the
adjournment that the case for the
prosecution would close TO-DAY in
which event the case NAY go to the
jury By tho end Of the week.
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bowels gently, but copiously. and
give strength to the glands.
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Arrested as lie Left Penitentiary.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct 2S.-On the au-
thority of extradition papers, issued
at Washington, Robert Thompson, a
convict in the Nebraska penitentiary,
whose term expired yesterday, was
turned over to officials from the Do
minion of Canada. who started with
him last night for Toronto. Thomr-
son, according to the Canadian Off
cial is a desperate, and one of Can
ada's worst criminals.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-28
DEWEY ACCEPTED HONOR.
President of Thomas Jefferson Me-
mortal Association.


Washington, Oct. 28.-The execu-
tive committee of the Thomas Jeffer.
son Memorial association called upon
Admiral Dewey yesterday morning
and formally notified him of his cleo
ton to the presidency Of the associa-
ten. In accepting, the admiral ex-
pressed his appreciation of the honor
and said he would do everything in
his power to carry the movement to
successful end.
He was impressed with the fact
that the movement was strictly non
partisan and that the proposed me-
mortal to the author of the Declara-
ton Of Independence wo;se1 be erect
ed by contributions from the people
without congressional aid.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-28

The excitement incident to travel
Ing and change of food and water
often brings on diarrhoea, and for
this reason no one should leave
home without a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. For sale by G. W. Grier
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To Repair cabanas Fortress.

Havana, Oct 28.-At a meeting of
the governmental secretaries, held
yesterday. the sum Of $500 was ap.
propriated - repair the Cabanas
fortress and make it sanitary.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-28

and diseases arising from an impure
state of the blood Lichty's Celery
Nerve Compound Is an invaluable
specific. Sold by G. w. Grier.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
BULLDOG NEARLYKHLS GIRL
SKULL CRUSHED WITH AXE BEFORE
HE LOOSENS HIS GRIP-START-
ED IN PLAY

Mary Kelly, five years old, of Grove-st., Port
Chester, was horribly mangled by a bulldog
yesterday morning, and it is feared her injuries
may prove fatal. While the little girl with her
brother, John. who is ten years old, were at
play In the house, the dog, becoming angry.
sprang at her, growing, and attacked her. The
more the boy attempted to obstruct the animal
the tighter the latter gripped the little girl. AS
he shook her. uttering low growls. she screamed
with fright.
Finally the boy called for help Richard FL
more, who lives close by, responded. He tried
to break the dogs grip with his hands, with
cold poker, with red hot poker and with boil
Ing water. All attempts were futile. Then he
struck the animal with axe, and paralyzed
its hindquarters. forcing it to open its jaws.
The dog. still conscious, struggled to get at the
child again. but Elmore pushed the girl aside
with his foot and crushed the dogs skull with
another blow of the axe.
The child was by this time unconscious. The
doctors at the hospital think that loss of blood
and the shock may cause death. They do not
rallies and becomes sufficiently strong she will
be treated with serum. If she lives she will be
SCARED and perhaps MANNED for life, the
bone in shoulder shattered by the
pressure of the animals jaws.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
SMALLPOX IN STATE PRISON.
TWELVE HUNDRED INMATES AT PRESENT
MEN IN ONE WING ISOLATED.

Trenton, Jan. 20 (SpeciaD.-Smallpox was dis
covered in the New-Jersey State Prison this
afternoon, and the entire institution, in which
over twelve hundred convicts are confined, is
under strict quarantine. The victim is John
King, a colored man. who became an inmate
December %. He is believed to nave con-
tracted the disease while in the Hudson County
Jail, as he has told the authorities that there
smallpox in the Jail when he was there'
King is confined in a small building IN the
priso yard, and is being 1ursed by fellow
convict All the deputies and officers or the
prison were vaccinated this afternoon, and those
employed in wing No. q. in which king was
confined, have been relieved for two weeks The
other prisoners in the wing have been Isolated
All the convicts who have not been vacclnateu
recently will go through the operation to-day.
DR.. Mackenzie, the prison physician, said to-
night that no preCaution had been spared TO
prevent the spread of the disease. "Of course,
he added. 1.-The gravity of the situation is fully
realized, but there is good reason to hope the
spread of the disease may be checked. The case
is Of a pronounced and malignant type, and the
crowded quarters make the situation particu-
larly serious Every official of the institution is
working hand in hand with the medical staff
and we have left nothing undone to prevent the
disease from gaining foothold."
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
STREETS CLEARED OF SNOW.
COMMISSIONER WOODBURY. COMPLETES
THE WORK OF REMOVAL.

The Street Cleaning Department made good its
statements by practically completing the removal
of the from the city streets yesterday. The
contractor, John F. Maille, finished his work at 6
p. m after removing about 5000 cubic yards or
more than 10000 carloads. of snow. Many of the
streets downtown last night were thoroughly
dried Besides the snow removed by the contractor
the Street Cleaning Department cleaned up and
earted away $4,000 cubic yards-about Il 900 cart
Ioads-on Thursday. and S2S4 yesterday.
Commissioner Woodbury. said that attention had
been given the relief of traffic including the
up and down town thoroughfares the approaches
TO the ferries and the tenement house districts.
Upper Fifth-aVe. and that section followed
IF you go over in the congested district" he
said, 'you will find people camping The
weather is pleasant and the streets clean."
The storm offered some unusual features and the
fact that IL not larger made the work of
moval difficult. The tunnel and other build
ing operations that are in progress throughout the
city were not interrupted, and 1T was hard work to
find the shovellers needed Teams also scarce
only twenty being obtained Thursday in a dis
trict uptown the West Side where unlimited
number is always available in a storm that ties up
business to any extent. Mr. Maillie was positive
that he would lose money this storm
The temperature yesterday ranged between g de-
grees at a m and 40 degrees at $3.50 p Cloudy
weather. with rain or snow, is prophesied for to-
day, but fair weather, with a lower temperature
and fresh northwest Winds is promised for to-
morrow.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
NEW BLOOD IN TAMMANY.
MOVEMENT FOR THE DEPOSITION OF
CERTAIN OLD LEADERS.

An organized and systematic effort to depose
number of Tammany leaders is under way
Contests will be made at the next primaries to
elect new men in many of the districts. This
is not an anti-Croker or an anti-Tammany
fight, but rather effort to change the per-
sonnel of the executive committee of that or
gdnzaton.
When Tammany went down TO defeat at the
recent election Richard Croker announced that
he was in favor of reorganization of the party.
He said that the oldtime leaders must get out
and make way for younger men. He asked that
new blood be brought into the organization He
talked along this line for time, and then sud
denly ceased calling for such action. Some time
ago a committee representing number of the
younger Democrats in the organization called
upon Mr.. Croker and asked him what he in
tended to do in the way of reorganizing the
executive committee. This committee is COM
posed of the district leaders. To these inquiries
Croker made evasive and -committal replies.
The Tammany executive committee meets to-
day. and from all indications yesterday no
changes in the organization are contemplated.
These young Democrats have been patient.
They told Croker that they would not tolerate
the continued dominance of certain district lead
ers who known to be allied with the vicious
and criminal elements of the city, which al
lance many believe contributed to Tammanys
defeat at the last election. They asked that man
not committed to the so-called gambling com
bine" be elected leaders. in place of men
known to be in this clique Apparently Croker
has disregarded this request and intends to
make no change
meeting held yesterday of men inter
ested in this new movement. They decided to
wait until after the meeting to-day before
vealing their plans or making public the names
of the men interested In the attempt to get new
leaders. It was announced last night that in
case no change was made at tO-days meeting
of the executive committee a permanent organ
ization of those opposed to the present methods
would be effected and fight for change of lead
ership be made strictly within party lines.
Just what leaders 10 be targets Of at
tack the projectors of the movement would
not say last night. It Is known that Sullivan.
Scannell, Sexton, Nagle, keahon. Foley and
Carroll are TO be especially attacked. The fight
may extend to Kings, Queens and Richmond.
AT the Democratic Club last night Richard
Croker asked If he had heard of any such
movement. and replied that he had not, Mr.
Croker said that he would not talk about to-
days meeting of the executive committee He
would not say when he going TO Europe
and was reticent upon every subject broached
TO him.
At to-day's meeting Daniel F. Mcmahon win
be reelected chairman of the executive COM
mittee, and Croker will be continued as chair
man OF the finance committee.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
TO STUDY WEST POINTS NEEDS.
GENERAL CORBIN AND COMMITTEES ON
MILITARY AFFAIRS START FOR
THE ACADEMY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. I


Washington, Jan. 10.-General Corbn started
tonight for West Point, accompanied by the
members Of the Committees on Military Affairs
of the Senate and House. The object of the visit
is to ascertain the needs of the institution, so
that Congress can legislate intelligently on them
A thorough inspection of conditions at the Mill
tary Academy will be made, with view to
making provision for charging the esta blish-
ment on modern lines. The academy opened
originally with only ten cadets under instruc-
tion. The corps increased gradually, until 1t
numbered 240 cadets in 1S43. It numbers 4S2 at
the present time, and will comprise oil cadets
in March, 1903 The buildings have not kept
pace with this steady increase. and said to be
Inadequate to the needs of the institution It
is said that it has become necessary to assign
three cadets to a room originally intended for
only one occupant.
The party consisted of Senators Hawley,
Quarles, Scott and Harris, Representatives
Hull, Ketcham. Parker. Capron, Stevens. Dick,
Mundell, Esch, Brick, Prince, Sulzer, Jett Slay-
den, Snodgrass and Rodey, General Corbin and
Colones Barry. Johnston and Carter. of the
adjutant generals department. The party will
return to Washington on Sunday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
sODEN MAY SUPPORT sPALDING.
HE SAYS HE WILL BE LOYAL TO THE OF
FICERs THE COURTS DECLARE
ELECTED.

A. G. spalding made public yesterday some let
ters which he recently TO A. II. Soden. and
received from him regarding the baseball situa-
l. says that the Boston association is ready TO ac-
ton of officers Of the National Baseball League,
and will abide by it and Loyalty support the per
sons elected II they declared legally elected.
declared they were elected. but to the methods
used elect them.
II should be glad to dispose of my interest not
only in the New-York club. but in the Boston club
ball" wrote Mr.. Soden.
In a letter dated January g. Mr.. Soden wrote:
The Boston club never incorsed the trust scheme
and discouraged the plan as not feasible and sure
to be a failure. Mr.. Freedman invited Red
Bank to spend Sunday, and l accepted the invita-
cussed or suggested, and when il was outlined TO
me 1 opposed It strenuously. giving many reasons
why 1t not desirable | finally stated that IL
the plan indorSed by the other seven clubs
and an equitable basis could be agreed upon the
Boston club would consent, and this is the only
position the Boston club has taken. l have been
certain from the beginning that trust plan
could be adopted. and, before stated, was op-
posed to IT, and would have been the last one TO
consent. except TO make the action unanimous
think you have misunderstood the position of the
explain the action OF the Boston club. I favored
delay in proceeding to the election of officers be-
lieVing that harmony might result, and firm
ly believe that had the action been deferred until
votes and possibly a unanimous vote, and make
this statement advisedy from personal knowledge
I think board of directors should b. given in
our constitution greater powers Of administration.
or board of review, with little power to enforce
our laws or impose penalties.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
Y-SENATOR DAVIS COMING HONE.
FAREWELL REMARKS TO THE PAN-AMER-
ICAN CONFERENCE.

Mexico City, Jan. 1o-Ex-senator H. G. Davis.
chairman OF the United States delegation to the
International American Conference. who left here
for washington tonight took leave Of the confer
ence AT this mornings session in a brief speech.
saying in part:
Circumstances require to leave tonight for
NV home. Enough has been accomplished to assure
us that much good Will come to the american re-
rublics as a result of the second Pan-American
Conference Among the achievements OF this con-
ference plan OF arbitration has been substantially
agreed upon that will be OF great value 70 an OF
The republics This. / feel sure. is a long step
toward preserving peace and settling disputes pc
tween American republics. Permit me to say to my
colleagues of the Southern republics: where ques-
jines IL you accept the opportunity to adopt The
Hague articles It will be the greatest and best move
YOU can make toward a peaceful settlement of all
disputed questions, thus following the enlightened
By the construction OF the Pan-American railway
# is believed commercial and friendly relations will
be increased.
the many courtesies extended to their delegates
and pleased with the results accomplished.
Seaor Carbon of Ecuador, presented motion TO
the effect that the conference recognizes the
vices OF Mr Davis and regrets his departure. This
motion was seconded by Senior Chavero of Mexico;
Blest Cana, of Chilli and General Reyes, OF Colon
Biz and carried unanimously by aeclamation
sordiai interview with President Diaz 'e '-1
Cothing has yet been decided in the matter of
Arbitration and. as has heen predicted by The
Associated Press correspondent. six delegations
Test namely Peru, Argentine. Bolivia, Paraguay,
Venezuela and Santo Domingo.
hhe approval OF the project for the exchange of
mornings session. 1900
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
WANT TO AID DAVID B. HILL.
THE CoFFEY DEMOCRATS PREPARING TO
SEND DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION

Otto Kempner, in q speech at meeting Of the
executive committee of the Brooklyn Democracy
of the XXth Assembly District, Thursday night
indicated clearly that it was the intention Of the
anti-Wiuoughby Street organization headed by ex-
Senator Michael j. Coffey, TO send Independent del
egations to the next Democratic State Convention
for the purpose Of aiding David B. Hill in his fight
against Tammany. Mr. Kempner said in part:
AS loyal Democrats must turn faces tow
ard the future in preparation for the State cleo
ton for Governor. There is no just reason why
effort to restore the Democracy to its former su-
premacy in the government of this State 1t is nor
necessary for say that | resolutely op
posed the leadership of Croker tainted Tam
many in State politics. Our influence must be
thrown in favor of the control Of our party by
that element IN the State which, in recent conven
tons was marshalled under the guidance of David
B. Hill. but which was repeatedly outvoted by a
corrupt combination between CrokerS cohorts and
self-seeking and purchasable delegations from up
the State. Let us therefore elect delegates In
greater New-York, who will stand by the honest
Democrats Of the interior. and if need be. oppose
the designs Of the Tammany and Willoughby Street
REPRESENTATIVES,.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-11
BIG COAL PURCHASE IN OHIO
PITTSBURG COAL COMPANY GETS MORE
MINES-sEEKING OTHER PROPER
TIES WORTH MILLIONS

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 10.-The Pittsburg Coal
Company, of Pennsylvania, closed deal TODAY
for the purchase OF the properties belonging to the
New Pittsburg Coal Company whose main offices
are in this city. Eight mines in the Hooking Valley
and four company stores are included in the sale
The purchase price was not announced but 1t was
approxmated at 81 100000. The object of the Pitts
burg company in securing Hooking mines is to ship
the coal to its recently acquired docks along the
lakes and to the Northwest
The New Pittsburg company will retain it's cor
porate powers and provisions The management
will remain the same for the present at least The
Pittsburg company is said have options on other
properties in the Hooking and Sunday Creek val
leys, and 1t is said further that they are Carving
negotiations for the purchase of large number
of mines in the two valleys mentioned. According
to report they are expected to expend in securing
these properties between 100000 and $4,000 900