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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17

Bakers first love. Chris and
Lena" and In this new dress should
prove a grand revival. This com.
edy Is booked here for tomorrow
night.
Old thir gs are best: Old wine;
old homes; old songs; old sweet
hearts; old comedians and all the
old friends In our city will be de-
lighted to know that that familiar
comedian, Pete Baker will be seen
here IN the dear old comedy, "Chris
and Lena" ap
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
LEHIGH COMPANY STATEMENT.
Declares the Demand CT Employees
Fer 20 Per Cent Increase In
Wages is UnjustiiiabIe.

Philadelphia Nov. 17.-The state
ment of the Lehigh Coal and Naviga-
ton company, submitted to the an
thracite coal strike commission, now
II session at Scranton, in answer to
tn, demands Of the miners, was MADE
public here yesterday. The answer
recites the development Of the COM
pany from the date of its charter, In
1922; refers to the expense Of opera
ton, and to the comparatively small
profits. and declares the demand OF
the employees for an increase OF ~
per cent is unjustifiable, the rea-
sons given in support OF the de-
mand not being founded on fact. Ac'
companying the statement are TWO
exhibits. One shows the earnings OF
employees of the company for one
year, based on the time worked dur
ing 1901, the number Of the several
classes of worKmen and the rates
paid according to the pay roll for the
first half of May, 1902. The other IS
a catalogue of overt acts charged 70
the striking employees Of the COM
pany during the recent contest, the
riots, assaults and disturbances CT
various kings being numbered at up
wards Of 60.
The remainder Of the answer is in
the same general tone as that Of the
previous answers of the other COM
Doo;a. ipto-eC+ad IN tho arhitrat iO1
proceedings.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
TRIED TO KILL KING OF BELGIUM.
Anarchist Fired Three Shots at Mon
arch as He Was on His Way
to Church,

Brussels, Nov. 17.-Three shots
were fired at the king of the Belgians
Saturday morning as he was proceed
ing to the cathedral to attend a TIE
Deum in meucTy If INC I@Le Queen
Marie Henriette. No one was hurt
The man who fred the shot is an
Italian. He was Immediately arrest
ed and the police had difficulty in
rescuing him from the hands Of the
crowd. He gave the name of Rubino.
According to some reports Rubino
declared that he selected King Leo
pold for his attack on account Of his
najestys inhuman conduct towards
his daughter, Princess Stephanie, at
the time Of her mothers death, and
he also wished to show to the an
archists in London who doubted his
loyalty that while they only talked
he acted. He would have killed King
Edward, he added, but for the strong
feeling of the English people in favor
Of the monarchy.
Rome, Nov. 1.-THE ministry CT
the interior has established the ident
ity of the assailant of King Leopold.
His name is Genners. Rubino and he
is described in their records as an
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17

as ever to his patrons. In this
grand revival of his old play Mr..
Baker has put it In a new dress of
special and elaborate scenery ana
has embellished 1t with new song
and specialties. His old songs, and
his voice has Its old charm, are the
best he has ever offered, but
he Is just as obliging In repeating
the old favorites as ever. When he
appears at the Auditorium the 18th
his patrons will find Mr.. Baker gen
ial and as funny as ever, surround
ed by a remarkably strong array OF
supporting players. Miss Bessie
Miller is the LENA" and never
was there more charmingly natu
raj Deutsche maiden, and besides
she Is conceded to be one of the
very best vocaIists on the stage.
Then just think of John D. Griffin
doing the part of Tim Flaherty. He
Is 10 Irish comedy what Pete Baker
Is to the German. For the eccen-
trio roll of Mrs. Smart the engage
ment Is noted of Miss Madeline
Winthrope, whose work IN similar
lines In the Burgomaster, admittedly
aided In bringing that production Its
wonderful success. The rest Of
the company IS we'll balanced, and
a treat Is In store In the revival OF
Chris and Lena" and the reap.
pearance of Pete Baker.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
Dreaded Answering CHARGE.

New York, Nov. 1i.-Dread of being
summoned to answer charge OF
roughly treating one Of the children
Of her class is supposed to have been
the cause of the suicide Of Miss Celia
Ettleson. q public school teacher,
who died yesterday after drinking
carbolic acid.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17

Cecilia" by F. Marion Crawford.
'The Maid at Arms" by Robt. W.
Chambers. "The Confessions OF a
Wife," GA Song of Single Note, "
by Amelia E. Barr. Among the
latest books at McCoy's Book Store.
Price $1.o8 ~ 1T
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Master Mechanic Shot,

Conroe, Texas, Nov. 17.-At Wauke
gan, Master Mechanic C. W. Tate, d
the Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe, was
shot to death yesterday morning. On
circumstantial evidence Sheriff An
derson has arrested Tom Futrell, q
freight conductor.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
rrirhrates Eiftieth Year.

Pittsburg. Nov. 17.-Large crowds
attended the three services in the Sc
wickley Methodist Episcopal church
yesterday in celebration Of the fiji
tieth anniversary of the Incorporation
Of the church. Special music was
prepared for all the services.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17

Legitimate til G
coming season.
There Is a wide
field for this class
of comedian and
managers have
been clambering
for this kind OF
entertainers. The
play will be Mr..
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
Prince Edward Dead.

London, Nov. 17.-Prince Edward
OF SaXe-Weimar died here yesterday
morning. He was attacked by ap,
pendicitis Thursday and succumbed
to congestion of the kidneys, with
which the original malady became
complicated.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
Expressed Regret.

Washington, Nov. 17-Secretary
Hay called at the Belgian legation
Yesterday to express to the officials
there the regret over the attempt on
the life Of the king Of Belgium Sat
urday, and to extend the congratulA'
lions CT the people of this country
over the kings escape from harm.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
Philippine Treasury Losses.

Manila. Nov. 17-Auditor Lawshe
figures up the losses to the Philippine
treasury on account Of the deprecia-
ton Of silver since January, includ-
ing the last decline, at $1.o54,000 gold.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
Pete Baker in Chris and Lena.

Give a Dutchman tive or three
kegs of beer and In two or three
years he will have two or three
brick houses. "Chris and Lena.
Pete Baker, the eminent German
dialect comedian and vaudeville
headliner, Is going to return to the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17

advanced Socialist. He was con
demned to a long term Of imprison'
ment for stealing at Milan in 1893,
but he effected his escape to.England'
where he is supposed to have i'm
bibed his anarchist principles.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17
Makes no Mistakes.

That Pete Baker made no mistake
when he determined to take to the
stage once more as star, after sew
eral highly successful seasons In
vaudeville, Is being demonstrated
wherever he appears by rousine
welcomes and stormy appreciation
of his work. The same manifesto
tions attest that he was equally
wise In sticking to his old love, the
entertaining and amusing comedy
drama, "Chris and Lena" Its
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-17

$3.50,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
SINGER MAKES A HIT WITH KING
sybfI sandeFson Actually ''Thrins"
the Ruler OF the
Greeks.

Copyright. 1soa. by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS. Aug. 9-(New York World Ca
blegram-special Telegram liking George
OF Greece has just heard the only singer
who has ever really thrilled his soul. .
according to his own way OF putting Il.
General Porter. the United States ambas-
sador 70 France, was walking one day
with Miss Syhii sanderson, the opera
prima donna. at Aix-Les- -Bains. During
the promenade they met the king ana the
ambassador introduced the American song
bird to the monarch. Then the three
walked back to the hotel splendide. the
king being greatly interested IN the beau
tifui woman's conversation.
While they were talking at the hoteI n
began to rain hard. The king remarked
that Il was a gloomy day and suggested
that it would be charitable for the LAZY TO
help while away the afternoon. Mlss
sanderson sang. Both the king ana thc
ambassador we're delighted ana the
sovereign OF Greece expressed his admira-
ton IN such glowing and frank terms that
the singer was actually embarrassed
Afterwards the king "commanded''-whieh
Is the royal way OF giving an invitation
Miss sanderson to dine with him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
ALL FOR THE LOVE or A GIRL
Talented YounE Austrian Commits
Suicide on Account OF Di.ap-
pointed Love.


Copyright, 1902 by Press Publishing CO ,
VIENNA, Aug. s.-(New York World Ga
olegram-speciai Telegram. )--society here
has been shocked by the tidines OF The
pathetic death near Tobiach, in the Aus
trian Tyroi Of Victor Christ. an extremely
talented and handsome young musician and
artist. under circumstances pointing N
suicide He had gone 10 Karreresee hotel
At Toblach for a holiday. There he met
party Of artists. including a very beau-
tiful American girl. Miss Maxwell.
Victor fell desperately IN love with her
but at the end OF a week there was an
explanation which left him terribly de-
jected- The next day Miss Maxwell went
away. Victor scarcely spoke for three davs
Then he arranged to join an American
named Ernest Won Sachs aud an Austrian
ofncer on q climb. While they were rolnr
up the mountain ne advanced to the edre
81 an oyerhnnsing ledge. not needing he
warning Of the guides. ana disappeared.
His companions are satisfied that ho threw
nimaelf over pufposeIE.
Deep sympathy = felt Tor Viulor's family.
a. he uae very popular ana gave ereat
promise to- tae istura
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
WORKS THE ODEON THEATER
American student Passes Herself for
Police commisssoner's wife ana
Occupies a Box.

Copyright, 1909. by Press Publishing Col
PARIS. Aug. s.--CNew York World Ca
.blegram-special Telegram. IAN American
art student named Margaret Wells has
been sent to Jail for impersonating another
woman and cheating She Is about 20
years old and pretty.
The eommissiary OF police In the Latin
quarter, accompanied by a woman. went
to the Odeon theater Thursday evening and
asked 10 be admitted 10 his regular box
The chief usher took him aside. saying:
Il warn you that you win have an un-
pleasant scene. because your wife already
occupies the box with three friends"
The eommissary OF police protested ve-
hemently This Is my wife"
Miss Wells was called into the lobby to
explain. she laughlngly confessed that she
had noticed that the oommissary had never
occupied the box 50 she presented her
self frequently, saying: Il am the wife Of
the commissary; show me our box" In
that way. she admitted. she had cheaply
made return for all the theatrical enter
tainments. dinners. socials and courtesies
rendered by her friends. She had personl-
TED the commissary's wife SO often that
when the real wife went to the theater
the ofneials thought the commissary was
bringing an imposter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
MOTHER AND SON SHARE ALIKE
Mrs. MacH<ay ana Clarence Sole Ez-
ecutor. of Estate OF Late
John w. MacI<ay.

Copyright. 1909. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Aug. s.--(lSew York World Ca
bleRram- Special Telegram. Mrs John W.
Maekay and her son. Clarence H. Msckay,
havs been appointed sole executors Of the
bonanza kings" Will.
The World correspondent il informed on
the best authority that they divided equally
between them the whole Of tho testator's
estate and that they have Joint power to sd-
minister 1t. neither being able to do any
thing without the consent Of the other.
The London mansion on Carlton House
Terrace had already been a gift from Mr..
Thomas Mackay. So the residence. with its
extremely valuable contents and costly
Jewels. which are her personal property,
escape the English death duties. II will
take about a year to prove the will
When Mrs. Mackay goes to New York
next fall she probably will remain there
until everything connected with the. will is
straightened out She left London yester-
day for Nauheim. Germany. to take the
heart cure. DR.. Thorne. a famous heart
specialist, who went on ahead OF her, Will
attend her there.
For two weeks despite her very low con-
dition she visited every day the vault where
her husbands CONN was temporarily placed.
praying with the nuns for hours
Clarence Mackay has been summoned
back to New York, but It Is expected he
will return to London at the end OF Sep
tember 20 accompany his fathers body
home for interment
Mrs. Hungerford has gone to Italy with
Princess colonna. Countess Telfner is suf-
fering from her old enemy. acute neuralgia.
and has gone to Zurich for the cure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
IS MEAT COMBINE BREWING7
Hasty Return of E. A. Cudahy starts
Rumors of Coming Absorption
or Consolidation.

Rumors are flying thick and fast about
the packing houses at South Omaha that
the much-talkedof combination Of the big
meat packers is gradually coming to
head. The men connected with these estab-
lishments, while naturally averse to talk
Ing on the subject Tor publication, think
they see signs OF an approaching change
in the ownership II not In the management
Of the meat packing concerns. and their
apprehension was quickened yesterday by
receipt Of telegram from e. A. cudahy,
saying ne would return to Omaha this
morning. Mr.. Cudahy had left last week
for his summer home at Mackinac, to bo
gone two or three weeks. and his hasty
rsturn at this time is explained on the
theory that his personal presence is mecca
sary for some step in proposed negotia-
tions for tfss abso1pt1on .of -ths cudahy-
plant into some consolidated corporation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10


Fese.
All want 20 See Morgan.
Haytien Troops Are Defeated.
Mother Murdered by Her Son.
King f. Crowned at Last.
President Authorizes Pacinc Cable.
Hanna Talks of Labor and Capital.
Omcers Fight with Desperndoes.
Production OF Metals In 1901.
News from Nebraska Towns.
Dietrich Explains Position In Cuba
stabbed TO Death with Paper Knife
3 hoy COnfessea 20 WreckinE Train.
south Omaha News.
Full Trainload of Elks.
Q Events In the Social World.
U. p. Engines Held IN the East.
Labor Men Resent nm Insult.
Blackburn H. Trihe Warm.
Council Bluffs nna Iowa News.
o Interesting Letter from Nome.
Law ON the Police board Matter.
40 spOrtinE Events of n Day.
n Weekly Sporting Review.
IL Cody Longs for Life of the Ranch.
Douglas County Bonds.
WOman's Club Farms Vacant Lots.
II In the Domain of Woman.
10 Amusemcn.s ana Music.
16 old AEe and Men and women.
Mergers and what They Have Done
Modern Ursus In Actien.
II Handmatds of Modern Progress.
Uncle SANS New Big GUN.
IS EDITORIAL.
10 Fine Marhsmen I'm the Army.
Lsying of an Ocean Cable.
20 story, "ThOroughbreds."
FL Markets and Financial.
"a Power Plans Are in Allegiance.
Railroad Promotes Irnmfurntfon.
valley People Want a Bridge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
PROSECUTION NOT POPULAR
whtttalker wight evidently Has
Powerful Frisaas at

Copyright. lsoa. BY Press Publishing Coz
LONDON. Aug. s.-(New York Worth Ca
biegram-special Telegram 1.-THE leading
nrms on the London Stock exchange have
petitioned the government to prosecute
Whitaker Wright. the promoter Of the Isn-
don Globe finance group. in which the
late Lord Duflerin was concerned.
The group resulted In a loss OF over
Sll0. 600 to the stockholders and II has been
shown that the accounts were falsihed.
that the dividends were paid out OF the
capital and that ali manner Of fraudulent
transactions were carried on
me reluctance OF the authorities to
prosecute Is causing great surprise and
Indignation Il has been suggested that
they are Influenced Ia remaining from
prosecuting by the fact that the duke OF
Connaught was largely interested In Whit
tnker Wrights nFst big venture.
The persons moving for prosecution have
received an anonymous communication
that their sction is causing great anxiety
''ln the highest quarters"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
BALLoONlNG A STRONG TONIC
French savant Asserts One Trip is
BETTER Than Month in
the Mountains.

Copyright. 1909. BY Press Publishing co.)
PARIS. Aug. e.--(New York World Ca
blegram-Speciai Telegram. )--Dr. Naugier
asserted At the latest meeting Of the Acad-
emy Of Medicine that experiments ne has
made demonstrate that balloon ascension
acts on the human system as the most
powerful tonic known. two hours voy-
age In the air, he declared, causes an as
tonishlng multiplication Of the red cor
puscles in the blood. and that condition per-
sistH for ten days after an ascension.
Five such excursions, he averred, are
more beneficial to an anaemlc--that Is, a
person whose blood is thin and watery, or
consumptive-than soiourn OF three
months in the mountains. Or. Naugier be-
lieves that the good effect begins to be felt
Immediately aud that heightened stay in
the air Is only detrimental in causing ner-
vous irritation.
The municipal council viii be asked to
provide large balloon. one capable OF tax
ing up In the upper cir daily fifty patients.
change OF climate.
The academy is . unanimous In
considering that tho theory that boz
vine tuberculosis assumption cannot
be transmitted 5. Imam being. has al
ready been dis BY the experiment OF
DR.. Garuault innoculated himself In
July and u lse now has taken an un-
doubted his system.
The is hearing the results Of
exhau apartments on mad dogs and
win y 81 the authorities to Issue
pamphlets and post piacards notifying the
people throughout France that post NOR
tom examination OF dog is not conclu-
sive way Of ascertaining whether Il was or
was not rabid. and therefore bitten per-
sons had better take the Pasteur treat
ment anyhow.
DR.. Brocas informed the academy that
his experiments 90 TO show that the milk
OF COWS from one to I'VE weeks after the
bizth OF calf contains nearly double the
,dsuA phosphates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
VANDERBILT NOT SATISFIED
HIS Ambition Row fs to Drive an Au-
tOmObiIs Eighty Miles
in one Hour.


Copyright 1909. by Press Publishing Col
PARIS, Aug 9.--CNew York World Ca
blegram - Special Telegram.) - Sporting
circles have been in q ferment since w.
X. Vanderbilt, IT.. smashed the automobile
record for both a mile and a kiiometere.
His time for the mile was As 2-5 seconds
and for the klIometer 20 s-5 seconds.
Fournier'e mile record Of 81 AS seconds
was made on Ocean Park way, New York.
last November. serpcliet's kiIometre
record Of 20 AS seconds, made at Nice last
winter. had hitherto stood against the
attacks OF the best chauifeurs with the
best machines.
The French aufemobIlists, although
somewhat annoyed by what they consider
another defeat. following closely upon
Edge securing the International cup and
Jarott. another EngIlehman. whining the
great soo-miie race in belgium laet week.
heartily praise Mr.. Vanderbllt's perform
ance His pluck. science and fairness have
made him the strongest kind Of favorite
here.
Mr.. Vanderbilt said to the World COR
respondent yesterday at Trouville: 81
shall not rest until succeed In maintain
ing the same speed throughout one hour
Automobiles as now built ought to be
able to travel eighty or ninety miles an
hour easily given proper roads and proper
handling. The trouble with ehaufieurs Is
that their experience has not yet been
sufficiently varied. Most OF the break
downs are from some mistake during the
excitement. caused by high speed.
when return 1 shall make every effort
to induce the American automobile clubs
to adopt the kilometer instead Of the mile,
for besides being much easier to measure
It would familiarizs the. people with the
metric system and pave the way to its
adoption throughout the United States as
a whole"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
ATTORNEYS HOLD CONFERENCE
Mead and Post Meet and Discuss Fa-
nous Kansns-COIorado Irrf-
cation Suit.

DENVER. Colo, Aug s.-Elwood Mead
and Attorney General Post had confer
ence today over the Kansas Colorado srriga-
tion suit. "We reached no conclusion" said
the attorney general "Mr. Mead is merely
here to Investigate conditions regarding
water rights along the Arkansas river. He
has no authority to dismiss the suit, but
after he investigates he may make sugges-
tions regarding the case and give his opin-
ion, perhaps. on whether Kansas has case
or not. II the suit is to be dismissed Kan
sas people must make the motion. We can
do nothing except acquiesce."
On Tuesday next there will be another
conference in regard to the case. The Col
orado attorneys interested. state officials
and irrigation experts will attend. Mr.. Mead
is expected to give his views on the subject
then.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-10
IN THE sMART sET
Mrs. RonaIds Attends Coronation on
Personal Invitation OF
Queen.

Copyright, 1909. by Press Publishing Co.)
LONDON, Aug. s.-(New York World Ca
blegram-special Telegram. Mrs. Ronaids,
who was one OF Queen Alexandra's guests
at the coronation, will leave tomorrow for
Scotland with her son, Reginald, and her
daughter. Mrs. Ritchie, for a round Of
country house visits, including a stay with
the Bradley Martins at Balmacaan. Mrs
Ronalds received her coronation invitation
with a charming letter dictated by the
queen to Hon. Charlotte Knollys, her pri-
vate secretary.
Hon. Mrs. Dudley Leigh. who before mar
riage was Francis Helene Beckwith OF New
York. attended the coronation as the wife
Of the heir to the barony OF Leigh. She
subsequently lunched on Piccadilly with a
very smart party. invited by Mrs. wornher.
whose husband Is one OF the richest OF the
South African multi-millionaires
Lord and Lady Cheylesmore (the latter
formerly was Miss Elizabeth French OF
New York; had an exciting experience over
The will OF the baron. who died recently.
The late baron habitually carried the will
around with him and the case containing
Il was stolen from his lugsSge when he
went to Scotland last year. As his mind
failed he could not make new will. Court
has decided now 70 grant probate to the
brother and successor on q draft of the
stolen will. which had been left In the pos
session Of lawyer by the thief, low fell
low sentenced to servitude, who testified
that he destroyed the document. being dis
gusted at its apparent worthiessness
Mrs. Arthur Paget. who is clever at
everything she attempts. has developed
into one OF the best bridge players In so
ciety. Her Savotion to the game is only
second to that Of the duchess Of Devon
shire. who has been nicknamed Port vec-
chic" (oid bridge), and consuelo. duchess
Of Manchester who is called ''Ponte Sos
piri' bridge OF sighs), from the deep
drawn sigh with which she always greets
ilI-luck. Mrs Paget aid not go. to the
Cowes regatta, preferring to remain in
town for a series OF bridge parties crgan-
ICED by herself and Countess Howe. at
which considerable sums changed hands.
These devotees to the game often play the
afternoon through and resume Immediately
after dinner. continuing until the small
hours.
James Gordon Bennett Is about to take
a party on an extended yachting tour on
the Adriatic sea and along the wild Dali
nation coast In his luxurious steam yacht
LysIstrata Mr.. Benefits party Will in
clude Mr.. and Mrs George Batten and Hon.
Mrs Edward Burke. Both women are par
ticuIRrIy ADMIRED Dy ISi6s