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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-16

cease" Geo. McCave had hunted
the country over for girl to do
house work and now he has a fine
little disher which arrived early
Saturday morning-here's congrat-
ulations George.
Misses. Mittie and Sina Core, of
Lower Pursley, were visiting their
grandma Sunday.
Will Weekly, of Frew, and Clark,
of the teaching force at the Friend
ly school were visiting their sister
Mrs. J. W. Garman over Sunday.
Newton J. Kinkaid had the mis-
fortune Sunday night while putting
his cow out of mischief, to bunt
his foot against a log in such a
manner as to tear the nail from his
great toe.
Earnest Ford, of near West
Union; will arrive here sometime
this week and remain several days
the guest of his brother, ". 7. and
brother. in.law, Herbert Ford.
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THE EXACT TRUTH.
Irish Witness Gets the Better of the
Cross Examiner.

Mr.. Douglas Grand, who was the
principal witness for the crown at the
remount trial at Ennis, tells a good
story regarding the examination of one
of the witnesses.
did you sell Major Studdert a
horse?" asked the counsel.
mo, sorr," replied the witness.
"Did your father sell Major Studdert
a horse?"
mo, SOFT"
"Well, then, did your grandfather
sell him horse?'
mo, sorr."
"Did any member of your family sell
Major Studders anything"
Eyes, sorr; did, replied the wit
ness.
"And what did you sell Major Stud
dert?'
81 sold him a mare" replied the wit
ness, to the chagrin of counsel and the
delight of the court.-London Express.
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Chinaware.

The ladies delight' Nothing
pleases them more than nice gift
of chinaware. Ours Is nice and the
kind that pleases bote the doner
and the recipient-the doner be-
cause he saves money buyin5 here,
the recipient because 1t Is nice.
Hunpreds of pieses...... soto S 90
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Parsley.

The day weather trust has GER
tainly busted.
Waters In this section have been
higher during the past two weeks
than at any previous time within
two years.
II. B. Shriver and wife were
shopping In Sistersville Saturday.
Mrs. Jonathan Moore left Sun
day for one weeks visit with her
parents at Cluster, Peasants coun.
ty.
The program for the Christmas
tree has been arranged and they
have begun practicing singing for
that evening which will be the
oath.
Geo. E. Work, p. m, of Sisters.
Vile, was seen passing here Mon
day enrouteito Middlebourne.
D. G. Garman was In Sistersville
Saturday and contracted severe
cold which has confined him to his
room.
S. Moore called at Harman
Scherfees Sunday afternoon.
J. T. Ingram left last Friday for
Stringtown, where he has large oil
interests.
1t Is estimated by the United
States Bureau of Forestry that the
farmers of the country own 500.
600, 900 acres ofwoodland, which Is
10 times the acreage of all the
Government forest reserves. II
these farm forests can be preserved
1t will be a good thing for the
country.
wonders and good luck never
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-16

A. J. Smell wanted TO attend a
party, but was afraid to do so on
account of pains In his stomach
which he feared would grow worse.
He says: II was telling my troub.
les to a lady friend, who said:
'Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Dlarrhoea Remedy will put you In
condition for the party I bought
"a bottle and take pleasure In stating
that two doses cured me and en-
abled me to have a good time at
the party" Mr.. Smell Is a resi-.
dent of Summer Hill, N. Y. This
remedy Is for sale by c. W. Grier
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SOME POINTS ON LAW.
The Man to Whom They Were Given
Expects TO Bet on Them.

The Man to Whom They Were Given
Expects TO Bet on Them.
ST was standin' down here by the
river" began man who sauntered
into the police station, when Teller
comes up to me and says he's a good
mind to knock my chin off. Was that
ag'in the iaw:'
1T was assault, technically speak
ing" replied the sergeant.
That's what told him, but he said
he could lick all the law in this town
Hnd me on top OF it. Then he takes
hne by the goatee, this way, and jerks
my head to the right and to the left
and says he's a good mind to jerk my
Jaw off. Was that ag'in the law"
Certainly it was"
That's what 1 told him, but he
sneers and sneers and says he owns
half the police force and two judges
land has q soft snap. Then he grabs
my hat and jumps on it and hits me
slap on the ear and says he'll make
my head ache for a week. Was that
,ag'in the law?"
THAT was both assault and bat
tery."
That's what 1 told him, but be said
he also owned the other half of the
police force and could buy up any
jury. Then he spit OH top Of my head
and slapped my mouth and says that if
he didn't have to go to the bank to
draw $4,000 he'd make a knothole Of
me. Was that in the law?'
"Of course"
"Was it ag'in the law when he twist
ed my nose, punched me in the ribs
and then turned me around and booted
me five times?'
ITO be sure"
"Well, that's what I told him, and
I'm glad to find out that I was cor
rect. Much obliged to you. If I see
him ag'in, I'll try and get bet that
he was wrong about it. Goodby. Nice
day outdoors" M. QUAD.
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About the Size of 1t.

Leopold-Josephin I'm goin' ter be
a great musishener like Paderoosker.
Josephine-But, Leo, you never even
seen a piany. How cud you play!
Leopold-Don't need ter. All yer have
ter do is have long hair ter run yer
fingers through. then look sleepy like
and bust a couple er keys.-Harper's
BaZar.
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His Blunder.

EYES," said the aeronaut, "my flying
machine is a failure. I'll know better
next time"
wouldn't it f1yY
'No. But that didn't make so much
difference. My mistake was in making
it so big that couldn't bring it into
the lecture hall where the audience
could see t."-Baltimore News.
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Buckwheat Flour.

You'll like it. You can't beat It.
others do. unless you cheat.
We grind nothing but buckwheat
therefore we guarantee Our -four.
Absolutely pure.
Send $2.75 to Us and we will for
ward you 100 pounds of Our choice
burr ground flour.
Alpine Mills. Terra Alta, W. Va.
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A Coed Cough Medisine.
From the Gazette, Toowoomba.
Australia.

auSLIdIlo'
find Chamberlain's Cough r EN-
edy Is an excellent medicine. I
have been suffering from a severe
cold for the last two months and 1t
has effected a cure. I have great
pleasure In recommending it.-W.
c. Wockner. This Is the opinion
of one of our oldest and most re-
spected residents and has been
voluntarily given In good faith that
others may try the remedy anc be
benefited, as was Mr. Wockner.
This remedy Is sold by G. w. Grier.
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Wanted to Know.

Lady-Are you quite sure that was
canvasback duck you sent me yester-
day? -..---
Dealer - Certainly, ma'am. What
made you think it wasn't?
Lady-Oh, nothing; only I thought
you might possibly have made a mis-
take and sent me leather back in
stead.-New York World.
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COVERING His Tracks.

'I'm sorry to have to mess your face
so. kitty" said Tommy as he daubed
pussy's face with jam, but l can't
have folks suspecting me."-Spring-
field Union.
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Suit Cases & Trunks.

Nothing letter for gift than a
trunk or suit case. when one is
needed. Our line is complete and
properly priced.
Suit cases fron1........ so to 90
Trunks from. ......... 3 90 to 10 90
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Novelties in Furniture.
Rugs are Elegant Gifts.

Can't give too many rugs. Our buying
for Xmas selling was large and styles many
of them advanced ones for spring.
We offer you 81 so moquettes at. SO
3 90 extra administer 2 40
600 quality. 500
~ so mohair. 10 90
And hundreds of others from the small
door mat size on up to the 9xI2 room size
proportionately priced.
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Headquarters of Santa Claus.

Headquarters of Santa Claus.
Mccoy Brothers Hundreds OF custom
e already supplied others The best from Toyland
Is Among them you will find:
Sheds at least kinds from 25c to 90
Dolls many kinds all prices from sc TO 50
We had others upto 90 but all are sold
Steam ENGINES nothing pases the boy $780, 75c q rs
Magic Lanterns, these have 75c rs ana 50
Chids Dishes several kinds 1oc 25 5oc 100 and rs
Furniture just big kind only In miniature complete line OF
Tables Desse1s Cheone Wash Stands Stdeboards etc. etc.,
Complete bedroom parlor dining room
AT. - ...........:.". IS, 50, IS and 90
Pianos in dark light csc TO SO
And hundreds of other attractive and sensible articles
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Do Yol Ever Fit the Pipe?

Well we hit the prices so hard
today that they are rediulously low.
We are closing out our line OF
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes at the
following prices:
- A.. - Af~>~rak ,sSSS KT M
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These pipes have cases to carry
them in, and we also have them
running from $2.25 down TO 25c
each, o.,
Our line of Fruit Cakes can't be
beat, kindly ask to see same and be
convinced that we are right at $50
per Id. ..,
We wish to call your attention to
Our line of Package cakes and
Crackers.
Social Teas,
Butter Gems,
Butter Waters,
Cheese Straws,
Cheese Sandwiches,
Reception Flakes,
Graham Crackers,
Faust and Oysterettes Crackers,
Our line of Fancy Candies, Mixed
Nuts, Fancy Oranges and Apples
will not be excelled In the City;also
Fancy Malaga Table Raisins and
Grapes are Of the best.
Don't forget about nice Xmas
Tree Our supply of them will be
fine. i
You will also need Holly, and
we will have plenty OF 1t.
Fresh Fish and Fancy Fresh
Oysters all the time.
Neff Bros
The up.to-date Grocers.
No. 7oS Wells St. Phone 70
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~ W SCI SoA1PSSSo W
Briar and I Meerschaum... 7>5o
I, Meerschaum to offer an un-
lucky number at very lucky prices.
These are genuine Block Nicer
schaum with pure amber stems.
We guarantee them to be strictly
high grade pipes.
We quote you genuine French
Briars with pure Amber Stems:
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Gloves.
Golf gloves, Kid gloves, all kinds
of gloves for all kinds of people
from 1oc to 81 80.
Golf styles, pair. IS to soc
Kid gloves. .............. 90 to so
MitS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ioc to soc
SPECIALS.
Children's extra quality S to 5A
per pair..........,..........." 125
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
System in HousewOrk.

The good housewife makes plans
over night for the work which must be
done the following day. Probably Il
considerable share Of it. falls to q spe-
cial day in each week, but there will be
4 number Of things to do which are out
Of the regular routine, and for these
she must plan so that she will not have
them all crowding upon her at once
and either being neglected because
they are so many or taken in hand and
carried through at the cost Of health
and spirits.
A desire for economy sometimes will
incite woman to most foolish eX
penditure of energy, which is really a
very bad kind of Extravaganza For
instance, she has been particularly
busy all day and is feeling tired, when
in comes a neighbor who tells her of
the great flannel sale. In moment
she thinks of little Popsy's flannel pet
ticoats-the child really must have new
ones-and off she rushes to secure the
material and returns, delighted to have
got 1t at few pennies under the
usual price. AS a matter Of fact, that
flannel was dear purchase. 1t was
like the prOverbial straw which broke
the came's back, for the next day the
housewife is either moping about, feel
ing incapable Of work, or she is pro-
'rated with a severe heada che. Plal
ming would save this kind Sof thin
and prevent the crow ding Into one da
the work Of two.
In planning and estimating a day
work some allowance should .alwa.
be made for Interruptions and for ii
work taking longer than was antic
pated. With too many irons in ii
fire" such hindrances as a visitorgt !
having to console a crying child ]
some little trouble make it difficu
to keep that calm, sweet temper whic
is necessary to the woman who is no
merely the handspring of the machin
cry of the household. but its good an
gel, who makes 1t home indeed to all
who dwell observation-disclosures Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Batteries Under Water.

A remarkable instance Of a battery
of accumulators working under water
was recently given at the municipal
electric plant in Munich. The station
is situated on an island in the lsar,
and during the flood the water covered
the batteries. According to the Scien-
tiiic American, one OF the batteries
which ran the car lines was complete
ly cut out, and it was thought that
the other, which furnished light, would
have to be treated in the same way.
The fywheels of the engines were
half in the water. Nevertheless, as
it was almost indispensable to light
at least the principal streets of the
city, it was decided to try to operate
the submerged battery. The attempt
was successful, and the oattery, which
had been constructed to give 5000
ampere-hours with a 600-ampere dis
charge. was able to furnish 1000 am
pere-hours during the night. The re-
mainder was lost in discharges in the
water
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
FIRST AUTOMOBILE OF ALL.
Devised In Ancient AIexsndris for y MO,
ing shrine OF Bacchus.

Devised In Ancient AIexandria for a Nov
Ing shrine OF Bacchus.
Only a small percentage OF those
who nowadays see automobiles speed
ing along the streets and boulevards
are aware that the first automobile
considered In sense Of a vehicle con-
tanning within itself powers OF locomo-
ton Of which there Is any authentic
account was a self-moving shrine OF
Bacchus.
This was the invention Of Heron, of
Alexandria, who describes 1t In his
work on automatic mechanism. The
shrine In question was mounted upon
two supporting and two driving
wheels. On the axle of the driving
wheels was a drum. about which was
wound a rope which passed upward
through the space on one side OF the
shrine over pulleys. and was fastened
to the ring Of ponderous lead weight
which rested upon quantity Of fine
dry sand.
The escape Of this sand through
small hole in the middle Of the floor of
the compartment containing it allowed
the lead weight gradually to descend,
and, by pulling up on the cord, caused
the shrine to move slowly forward in
straight line.
Heron describes the method Of ar
ranginging and proportioning the
wheels in case 1t was desired that the
shrine move in a circular
path. He also shows how the shrine
can be constructed to move In
straight line at right angles to each
other.
Officials of the patent Office over
looked the device of Heron when they
granted patents on machines, notwith-
standing that previously Thomas Eu-
bank, Commissioner of Patents in 1850,
illustrated and described Heron's in
vention. The mechanism of the latter
is almost identical with that in the
modern device, and simply serves as
another proof Of the saying. "There is
nothing new under the sun."-Chica-
60 Chronicle. U
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Can tho Earth Explode?

We frequently hear the suggestion
that the earth may some time explode
rom the pent-up forces within, and we
often read theories about explosions of
heavenly bodies, but the earth can
never explode from Its own pent-up
forces. Under our very feet at this
moment, between the earth's solid
Is pressure exerted more than double
that which is capable of being exert
ed by the most powerful dynamite in
the world. 1t is generally accepted
and probably true theory that the
whole interior Of the earth is molten
mass of rock and metals heavier than
the crust above, and upon which the
crust floats In q relatively thin layer.
The thickness of the earth's crust
within the great continents Is proba-
bly, from so to 100 miles. II we esti-
mate the pressure exerted by the
weight of one mile of earth and rock
ut 10000 pounds, which is we'll within
the truth, then SO miles of earth would
exert pressure of about 100000
pounds, and 100 miles would exert a
pressure Of 100000 pounds, to the
square inch. Now, as the pressure ca
pable Of being exerted by the most
powerful dynamite, exploded in a
space equal to its own volume. is about
100000 to 100000 pounds, it is evident
that If the whole interior Of the earth
were filed with dynamite and explod-
ed it would be capable of exerting a
pressure only about one-third great
enough to raise the continent or to
disrupt the crust of the earth.--Wom-
ans Home Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

The radical evolution in business
methods. the long strides in civiliza.
ton, the multiplication of inventions
and discoveries, along all lines, which
the past half century has witnessed,
necessitate an infinitely broader and
better training for men and women in
every walk Of life than was requisite
twenty-five or even ten years ago. The
watchword Of this country Is excel
siOr." H.' ..r ....I..
Each successive year, for example, in
order that the best results may be
obtained, demands a higher standard
of education than before for the youth
who would become merchant. A
knowledge Of the three RS" unless
supplemented by unusual shrewdness
and foresight, no longer suffices to en-
able man to conduct q business sue
cessfully.-Orison SWEET Marden, in
Success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Cure For Aathlna.

Sufferers from Asthma, Hay Fever or
Bronchitis will be interested to learn that
DR.. II. Schiffmann's Asthma Cure" Instant
ly relieves the most violent attack, insur,s
comfortable sleep and has effected cures In
thousands Of cases that had previously tried
every other remedy In vain. No waiting for
results. It's action is immediate, direct and
certain. So firm is his confidence that the
doctor requests this paper to announce that
he has sent to druggists Of this town, as
well as to all other druggist! in this GOTH
try, sample packages Of his remedy, which
will be given free to sufferers Of sbove COM
plants. who apply promptly, thus offering
an opportunity to such as have not yet tried
the remedy 10 mako a personal test which
will convince tho most skeptical.
Persons Telling for any reason to receive
a sample package from their druggist will
receive one free by mail BY sending name
and address Cen losing 2 cent stamp for
POSTAGE to DR.. r. Sohinmann, Boz s14, 81.
Paul, Mimi.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

Rice With Cheese-Steam or boil one
cupful Of rice until tender; cover the
bottom Of buttered pudding dish
with the cooked rice, sprinkle dots Of
butter over; sprinkle with grated
cheese; add dash or two Of cayenne
pepper; alternate these layers until the
rice is used and about One-quarter
pound of cheese; pour over one and a
half cups Of milk and spread over the
top buttered bread crumbs; put in a
quick oven and bake until crumbs are
brown.
Spanish Pickles-Slice thinly one
peck Of tomatoes, also slice four onions;
sprinkle one cupful Of salt over these
alternate layers and let stand over
night; in the morning drain and put
in preserving kettle; add one table
spoon Of cloves, one ounce Of allsplce
berries, half. an ounce Of pepper corns,
one-half cup Of brown mustard seed.
one pound Of brown sugar, four green
peppers finely chopped; and vinegar
enough to cover; bring slowly to the
boiling point and boil thirty minutes;
ill jars. q
Beef Roll-To two pounds of chopped
beef from the top or under round add
one teaspoon Of salt, little pepper.
one tablespoon of lemon juice, little
lemon rind, one tablespoon Of chopped
parsley; beat two eggs a little; add
them to the meat, shape in roll ten
inches long; lay the meat on a buttered
paper; put this in pan and bake forty
five minutes in a moderate oven; haste
several times with little melted but
ter and dripping mixed; savory, thyme
and onion juice may be used for a
change instead of lemon juice and rlnd.
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Dr.. David Kennedy, Kennedy Row, Kingston. N. Y.

are we'll usually have a little color in
their faces and plumpness in their
cheeks"
ITS walking so far in the snow and
cold" said Becky, family.
"You are not strong enough to walk.
You ought to ride"
Becky attempted to smile. But the
ought doesn't provide the horses"
"It does in this case" still more abb
ruptly. ....Ian
Backy's eyes opened widely now, in
spite of the tears. She made no reply,
and he seemed to expect none. "Your
school worries you. does 1t not? The
big boys are tlresome lot"
Becky gasped. 1t was the school
after ali. She dropped her eyes and a
pitiful expression came into her face.
Her voice faltered.
"I'll try to do better, doctor. You
see, I'm not strong enough to punish
them. Perhaps If l tried harder I
could manage all right-Tll try"
There was choke in her voice.
DR.. Gilman looked ct the thin hands
moving nervously on the black skirt,
and at Beckys strained, anxious face.
She did not look equal to the emer-
gency Of managing even the smallest
Green! ...
The doctors lips smiled, but not his
eyes. They filled as they looked into
Becky's, and her perpleXity increased.
His abrupt tone vanished, and his next
words were very gentle:
"Will you take my prescriptions"
She glanced down at the medicine
chest on the floor and said submis.
sively, "Are you going to give ne a
tcnic?"
DR.. Gilman laughed a little and
pushed the medicine chest away with
his foot. II brought that with me as
bulwark against the Green's"
Becky responded with smile ard
went on more cheerfully: Il am will
ing to take everything you advise, doc
tor"
DR.. Gilman suddenly sat up very
straight. II prescribe home" He
was looking at the fire now. but he saw
E ccky's lip culver and her hands touch
her black dress, land care and-love.".
mo. no." she whispered, you know.
perhaps you do not know-they are all
gone. There is no one left except me-"
DR.. Gilman looked at her with
smile which made his rugged face
beautiful. But it's my home I'm pre-.
scrit ing, dear little Becky Eggy, and
my care, and my love. If they could
bring you happiness" The doctor
did not finish the sentence. but looked
wistfuily at Becky.
She gazed at the fire now. Its
warmth seemed to have settled around
her heart. She had felt so useless a
few moments before, so shorn Of
all womanly power and dignity. Now.
her soul suddenly expanded in the
knowledge of satisfying love. ... ,
She looked up shyly, and said, hest
tatingly, 'If your home and your
love-wOuld. bring ne happiness would
I be the only one benefited by your pre-.
scription?" .......
Dear little girl" said DR.. Gilman
He bent over AID kissed her face. soft
in new pink glow. "It's useless to
confess that I've been prescribing for
myself all the while."-New York
News.