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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-10
Local News
This Is pay day.

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Sousa's Band at the Auditorium
tonight.
The Auditorium opens tonight
for the season.
c. E. Chadderdon left this morn
Ing for Smithfeld.
Gene Dunn, of Paden City, spent
a few hours here today.
Thomas King left the city this
morning for points south.
Louis Moore, of Kidwell, was a
business caller here today.
c. Knoke and 500 William are In
attendance at the State fair.
Isaac Soles, of Dawes, was bust
ness caller In the city today.
Ed Reeser, of Pittsburg, was a
business caller In The city today.
L A. Riggs, of Alma, was trans
acting business In the city today.
Walter L. Mains great shows
will exhibit here about October
fifth.
l.. A, McBiide left the city last
evening for the Long Reach oil
field.
Rooms for light housekeeping,
and furnished rooms. e2I Water
street. o24 Ct
Sousa's famous band Is the open
Ing attraction at the Auditorium
tonight.
William Ihrig went to Friendly
las. evening to assist In drilling an
oil we'll.
Use DeBell's Kidney Pills for all
Kidney diseases. Sure cure for
Backache.
Attorney R. L. Moore, of Cath
crime street, spent yesterday at the
State fair.
Seth Jemlson, of Middlebourne
was calling on friends In the city
last evening.
Attorney c. E. Pyle, of Middle
bourne, was In the city today on
legal business.
H. E. Wilson, proprietor of the
Hotel Wells, left last evening tor
Meadville, Pa.
o. C.Henty left the city last eve.
ming for Witt county to lease Oh
and coal territory.
Henry Wright and family of east
Charles street, attended the Wheel.
Ing iair yesterday.
T. E. Keller, of Middlebourne,
went to Paden City this morning on
a business mission.
James Russell. of Russell Ave.
nue., went to Long Reach this
morning on business.
T. S, Sterrett and son Master
John went to Wheeling this morn
Ing to attend the fair.
Thomas Collins, of Virginia
street, went to Wheeling this morn.
Ing to attend the fair.
Use Bunsen's Catarrh Cure tor
catarrh of the head. Nasal catarrh
and Catarrhal deafness.
John Shay, prominent oil oper-
ator of Washington, Pa, arrived
In the city last evening.
Grant Keener, who resides just
southeast of the city, attended the
Wheeling fair yesterday.
John Kenney left the city last
evening for Minnie, Wetzel county,
to assist In drilling an oil we'll.
G. w. Mcintyre, of Alvy, and J.
L. Mcintyre, of Pursley, were bust
ness callers In the city yesterday.
All who can arrange convenient
ly to do so should attend the State
fair at least one day before 1t closes.
There were 153 tickets sold this
morning to parties who went to
Wheeling to attend the State fair.
E. E. Dodson, travelling repres
entative for the Plttsburg Lie and
Trust company, was In the city to.
day.
| J. M. Martin, of Pursley, went to
Wheeling last evening where he
will visit friends and attend the
fair.
httovcay Tock RlaIr of West
The colored American., 1903-05-09
THE SUPREME COURT VS.. THE
NEGRO.

The decision of the United States
Supreme Court in the Alabama Negro
Suffrage case comes as a clap of thun-
der from clear sky. With a great
republican like Roosevelt. President
of the United States, a great Democrat
like Grover Cleveland openly espous-
ing human rights, a great financier
like Andrew Carnegie grandly testify
ing to the worthiness of the Negro.
by giving at once $500, 900 to assist
Prof. Booker T. Washington and the
Tuskegee Institute to prepare him for
the great battles of life in this great
country, with all this and much more
In our favor at the present time-it
surpasseth knowledge that the majori-
ty of learned body like the Supreme
Court could give deliverance to such an
iniquitous decision at this particular
time.
When we read and consider the
hnesse of the reason of Associate JUS
uce Holmes, who prepared and rem
dered the decision, it becomes plain to
us that bare technicalities have been
seized upon and given out as the
grounds of denial of the prayer of the
petition.
The colored American., 1903-05-09

Mr.. Justice Holmes reasoning is as
FAULTY as the decision itself He says
that to grant the relief sought would
( be to recognize the constitutionality of
/ the Alabama constitution which the
! petition assails as a fraud upon the
| Constitution of the United States. Mr.
/ Justice Holmes must know that had the
Supreme Court speaking through him
would not have done so in recognition
of the constitutionality Of the Ala
amab Constitution, but rather in recog-
milton of the unconstitutionality of
that instrument, considered in the
light of the Constitution of the United
States and its amendments
Mr.. Justice Holmes says that it is
not case of equity, but a political
case The learned Justice seems to
have lost sight of the fact that the
case involved the equal rights of one
eighth of the population of the United
States. 1t would be hard for Mr.. JUS
uce Holmes, even with his discriminate
Ing legal acumen to distinguish be-
tween equal right and equitable right,
and between equal right and political
rights, for the term equal or equitable
rights certainly includes political
rights.
We think that Mr.. Justice Holmes
and the Justices on the Supreme Bench
concurring with him erred in reaching
the decision especially as they attempt
ed to decide the question involved in
the case upon its merits. When he
came to the conclusion that State
rights as defined in the Alabama con-
stitution were, in the eyes of the Su-
preme Court. more potent than human
rights as defined in the Constitution
of the United tSates, it would have
been far better for him and his asso-
c1ates who agreed with him, to have
followed that great and shining legal
lum1nary on the Supreme Bench, Mr..
Justice Harlan and have denied jur-
isdictfon of the matter and thereby
have prevented the set back which the
struggle for equal rights before the
law necessarily receives this adverse
decision of a question involving the
manhood rights of ten million Ameri-
can citizens.
The colored American., 1903-05-09

The enemies of human rights will
not stop to solve the intricate reason
Ing and technicalities of Mr.. Justice
Holmes; all they are interested in is
TO know that the decision is against
the Negroes.
Then too, Mr.. Justice Holmes took
pains to let the world know that he
was passing On a question involving
the rights of Negroes, not white men.
thereby bidding for the approval of
the dominant race in this country.
In this we are glad to note that he
reckoned without his host, for the lead
ing papers of the country. including
The New York Tribune, The New York
Evening Post, The Washington Eve
ming Star and many others have edi-
tor1ally expressed their disapproval of
the decision of the Supreme Court in
no uncertain terms.
We Will say to our white friends,
and to the Supreme Court, that we will
light on; We will never give up the
battle until every right guaranteed
by the Constitution of the United
States to every citizen is meted out
alike to black and white, without dis
elimination on account of color or
previous condition of servitude.
Justice Holmes says it was alleged
by Giles that the refusal to register
the blacks was part of a general
scheme to disfranchise them. The
Federal Circuit Court of the Middle
district of Alabama dismissed the bill
for want of Jurisdiction. 1t was con-
tended, says Justice Holmes, that the
Federal Courts had jurisdiction in
equity under sections 629 and 1879 of
the Revised Statutes, providing that
every person who, under color of a
State statute, ordinance, regulation,
custom of usage subjects
or cause to be subjected, any citizen
of the United States or other person,
within the jurisdiction thereof to the
deprivation of any rights, privileges
or immunities secured by the Constitu-
ton and laws, shall be liable to the
party injured in an action at law,
suit in equity or other proceeding for
redress
Now. Mr.. Justice Harlan, Mr. Justice
Brown and Mr.. Justice Brewer in their
dissenting opinions properly hold that
the Supreme Court has the power to
grant the relief prayed.
The colored American., 1903-05-09
Opportunity for Y oung Men.

The demands In ALL srts othis
country, and In several foreign coun-
tries, for well trained men of our race
in the direction of scientific and prao-
tical agriculture are so great that this
Institution Is willing to offer excep
tional advantages to young men who
wish to come here and take either a
regular or post graduate Course IL
agriculture We eaenot begin TO SUD
ply the demands that come to us for
'raiDed men In the dirsrtion OF apricul
ture The positions for which these
trained men are wa ted are those in
fnost every case which pay high sal.
aries
We are especially n" XII ius To get hoId
IN men who have rece'ved es far ss
possible go d edu"aei~n bature com
'0g here, ard are rRedy fo enter npon
a borough "onrse Of sgr cultur al t-sir.
iop.
For further Information sddrass.
BOOKER II. sHINeroN.
Principal, Tuskegee Institute,
Tuske0ee Atabam
The colored American., 1903-05-09
THE LIVINGSTON DRESSMAKING
SCHOOL.

The Livingston Dress cutting and
Dress making school is offering a new
attraction. A class has been formed in
which embroidery as applied to per-
sonal adOrment is taught. Miss Char
lotte E. Hunter, has been placed in
charge of this work Persons desiring
to learn decorative embroidery should
apply at once to Mrs. L. r. Clarke,
principal of the school as only limit
ed number can be taken.
Terms, etc., cheerfully furnished at
the school, 1439 w Et. n. W..
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
POOLE IS KILLED IN
HUNT BY A FRIEND.
Fatal Accident Is Reported
Here.
cENTLEMENwENT OUT HUNTING
Mr.. Bradley's Gun is AceidentIy Dis
charged and His Companion, MFR.
Poole, is kilIed-Accident Occurs
on John T. Ferguson Place.

BY the accidental discharge of gun
in the hands of Mr.. Bradley yesterday
his hunting companion, Mr.. Poole,
was instantly killed. The distressing
tragedy occurred on the plantation of
Mr.. John I Ferguson, just over the
county line in Lee and a dozen miles
south of Americas. Only meagre par
ticuIars OF the terrible accident were
received here. 1t appears that the two
gentlemen were out squirrel hunting
and that while Mr.. Bradley was put
ting a she'll in his gun the piece WIS
accidentally discharged, the entire load
striking Mr.. Poole at close range and
killing him instantly. Both gentlemen
are well known here, and the tragedy
is greatly deplored among their many
friends. Mr.. Poole was the father of
Mrs. arrett Davis, residing near De
Soto.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04

With legs tightly pinionsd by steel
manacles and wrists clasped together
with glistening bracelets and made
doubly secure by stout rope, Gar
field Thomas, one Of the most desper-
ate black criminals in Georgia, was
brought to Amerlcus yesterday en-
route back to the penitentiary.
Thomas has led strenuous life re-
Gently in flaming out" officers, but
| its all over now.
The black desperate was in charge
of Sheriff Etheridge, of Jones county,
from whence the negro escaped, and
several hours had to be spent in Ameri-
ems between trains.
Garfield Thomas has been black
sem alton in criminal circles recently.
! Upon his arrest in CoIumbus.he knock
ed down a policeman and made his es-
cape across the river TO Phoenix City,
Ala. where battle royal with officers
resulted and Thomas was we'll punctur-
ed with bullets
He next showed at up Blena Vii ia,
where the offic RS took him after des-
perate f3ht, held him for Sheriff
Etheridge.
Sheriff Etheridge brought him down
from Buena Vista yesterday, and left
the night train for Jones county
The noted desperate attracted much
attention at the depot here. He is q
giant in strength, as black as a barrel
of ink, and every feature betokers the
cunning, unscrupulous scroundrel
Sheriff Etheridge kept an eagle eye
upon Thomas, and itls safe bet that
he will land him in the penitentiaIy all
right. - - ex
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
soLoNs HAVE SHORT SESSION
Little Business of Importance Was
Considered.

The city council met last night in
regular session, though no matters of
Importance were presented for the
consideration of the SIX able.
The paving of Jackson street is de-
layed because all property owners have
not yet given their consent,
The petition of members of the fire
department to be supplied with new
uniforms by the city was referred to
the fire committee with power to &C .
The petition of residents of Barlow
street for an extension of tue sanitary
sewerage was referred.
City Treasurer I. n. Hawkes. sub.
mitted his quarterly report, showing g
cash balance of 500 on hand at the
close of the first quarter.
The election of several new police
men will be deferred a bit.
The amendment to the existing or
dinance was read, and referred to the
ordinance committee to draft an ordi
nance upon the subject.
This complete ordinance will be pre-
sented at next meeting.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Chronic Bronchitis Cured.

For ten years 1 had chronic bron-
chitis so bad that at times [ could
not speak above Whisper" writes Mr..
Joseph CoffmaD, of Montmorenci, Ind.
81 tried all remedies available, but
with no success. Fortunately my en-.
ploYer suggested that [ try Foley's
Honey and Tar. It's effect was almost
miraculous, and am now cured of the
disease. On my recommendation many
people have used Foley's Honey and
Tar, and always with satisfact ton" Ell
bridge dTugstoTes
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
WALKER IS GIVEN HIS PARDON
Secured Through Efforts of Senator
Hudson.

There is an "Americus, end in
stead of the usual Atlanta end to
the recent departure tf Strenuous.
Teddy from Washington to the
woolly west, which is of interest
here. Some time last year Mr.. W. A
Walker, former citizen of SchIey
county our nelghbor, but more recent
ly of Geneva, Ga was convicted upon
circumstsntIal evidence of the misap-
preparation of small amount of post
office funds. Thoroughly convinced
of the innocence of:Walker, Senator
Thomas G.. Hudson, who had for years
known him intimately, at once went to
work to secure, not only Mr., Wal
ker's release, but an uncon-
ditional pardon. Senator Hudson
went to Washington this week,
and the last official act OF the
President prior to leaving Washington
Wednesday was to sign an uncondi-
tional pardon for Mr.. Walker. Sena'
tor Hudson was in Americus yesterday
and was congratulated by many friends
upon his success with Mr.. Roosevelt
in Walkers s behalf.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
CHANGES IN BANKRUPTCY LAW
Which Will Be of interest to Parties
Concerned.


By the recent amendment to the
bankruptcy act passed by the last con
gtess some radical changes and modi-
ficat1ons were made, principal among
which is in reference to preferences.
Copies of the amendment have been
received by local attorneys who are
studying the contents and acquainting
themselves with the provisions stipu-
lated. The document covers several
pages and makes plain, detailed cor
rection to the original law.
According to the old law, when q
bankrupt paid over certain sum o1
money or goods to a creditor, no mat
ter whether the recipient was aware Of
the fact that the PARTY was insolVent
just so it was made within four months
prior to the fling of petition for bank
ruptcy, an act of bankruptcy was com
mItted and the money had to be re-
| funded Under the amendment if the
party receiving the payment is lgno
rant of the financial embarrassment ot
the payee, 1t is not an act of bankrupt
cy and the money is not re quired to bt
refunded.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia. as follows: !:
81 was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes supken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
By day. Three physicians had given
me up. Then [ was advised to use
Electric Bitters; to my great joy, the
the first bottle made decided improve
ment. / continued their use for three
weeks, and am now a we'll man. / know
they robbed the grave of another vic
tim" No one should fail 10 try them
Only so cents, guaranteed, at the Ed
ridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
a Sweet Breath

Is never falling sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out OF order. There is no
remedy in tho wOrld equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curiBg indigestion,
dyspepsia aud all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains,
KY, writes: 'I have been a dyspepiic
for years-tried al kinds of remedies
but continued to grow worse. By the
use of Kodol | began 10 improve at
once, and after fading a few bottles am
fully restored in weight, health and
strength ana can eat whatever | like.
Kodol dtgests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. W. A Rembert.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Dreadful Attack of Whooping Cough.

Mrs. EI lien Harrison, of 300 Park Ave.
Kansas, City, Mo, writes as follows
Our two children had severe attack
of whoopiDg cough, one of them in the
paroxylsm of coughing would often
faint and bleed at the nose. We tried
everything we heard of without getting
relief. We then called in our family
doctor who prescribed Foley's Honey
and 1 ar. With the very first dose they
began to i'm prove and we feel that it has
saved their lives, Refuse substitutes.
Eldridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
MAINE GOING TO RAISE A STONE
To Memory of Her Soldier Dead at An
dersonVille,

Instead of the cry Remember the
Maine" that far away state is going to
remember those who bore her colors in
the Civil War and now lie buried at
Andersonville National Cemetery,
Maine, following the lead of other nor
thern states, is going to rear a $4,000
monument to her soldier dead in this
historic cemetery, and Miller & Clark,
of Americus, are now in correspondence
with the states authorities to the end
of securing the contract. This firm has
placed several state monuments in
Andersonville Cemetery, and Just now
is completing the Pennsylvania monu.
ment, costing $4,000.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
ANDY CARNEGIE IN AMERIcUs
Multi Millionaire Passed Through Or
FLYER,


Multi-millionaire Andrew Carnegie
was distinguished visitor in Ameri-
Gus yesterday, though he was proba-
bly, unaware that such distinction had
been accorded him. The northbound
vestibuled train, arriving here at 3:4C
p. M. was crowded with northerners s,
returning home from Florida, and Mr.
Carnegie was one of the number.
But Americus did not seem to thrill
him to any extent, as he merely looked
out of the car window and did not even
ask how the police commission fight
was going to end or what names had
been given the new fire horses. Andy
evidently lacks appreciation.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Sllves you ever
heard of Bucklen's Arnica SAlve is the
best 1t sweeps away and cures Burns
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boiis. Ulcers, Skin
EruptIons and Piles. It's only 25c, and
Guaranteed to give satisfaction by the
Eldridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04

Putting 1t Strong,

And why not? When the merchandise and prices will
back up the statements made concerning them, have
every incentive to Put it Strong" There nothing
wrong In mphaslzng excellence when the emphasis with
III the bounds of truth when facts without srep
resentation. Our ais" facts Just facts Some
thing well worth the remembering
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
()IQlI :; !;
Good Corn and Meal.

For the next few days will sell good
corn at 65c per bushel, and meal at Csc.
[ sell meal from Fl. r. Johnson's
and Oconee Mills. See me before
placing your order as [ can save you
money. MATT HART.
42t Cotton Ave.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
A Chattanooga Druggists Statement

Robt. J. Miller, Proprietor of the
Read House Drug store of Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, writes "There is more mer-
it IN Foley's Honey and Tar than in any
other cough syrup. The calls for it
multiply wonderfully and we sell more
of it than all other cough syrups COM
bined." Eldridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Has Stood the Test.

There is familiar expression that
Truth, like gold, flashes the brighter from con-
tact" In like manner the merits of "GOOD
LUCK" Baking Powder shine forth more bril-
liantly when compared with competitive brands.
GOOD LUCK" produces the Hghtest, most
wholesome bread. and is delivered to the con-
sumer at the lowest price at which a thoroughly
reliable baking powder can be sold. 10 cents
per pound.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Wanted.

Men toIlearn barber trade. All adj
vantages of steady practice, ex pert in
structions, lectures, etc. until compe-
tent without limit to time. Tools, d.
plomas, positions and board given
Write today. Moler Barber College,
New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
JONES FLITs AWAY TO FARGO.
Sumter County Negro To Begin Life
Sentence.

An officer from the state penitentiary
camp at Fargo reached Americus yes
terday in quest of Eli Jones, life con.
vict, leaving with him at noon for the
south Georgia camp. Jones goes up
for life for the murder of Tom Holden
at o cake walk here some time ago.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04

Rat Bis Kit no mixing or soiling of
dishes. Kill more than any other poi
son; 15c box. Rembert's drugstore.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
VETERANS ARE GETTING READY
Amercus to Send Big Delegation to
Reunion.

The great annual reunion of Confed-
crate veterans at New Orleans, to occur
shortly, is now subject of big interest
among the old soldiers. Camp Sumter,
of Americus, will send large delega-
tiop, while other citizens will go as
well to witness this, the greatest of re-
unions. The round trip rate from
Americus is only &c. %, or one cent per
mile travelled.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
75C Mems Neg!igee Shirts 49C

80 dozen Mems fine Negligee
shirts fast colors, with and without
collars, all sizes regular price 75c
special at 49c.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foo Ease. It rests the feet.
Cures C)rns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails,
Swollen and Sweating feet. AT ali
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Ask
today.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
SIR KNIGHTS GO TO coRDELE.
Amerious Officials Go With Grand
Commander.


Commander.
Quite party of prominent Knights
Templar left Americus yesterday for
Cordele, for the purpose of institutIng
last night the new lodge in that city.
Among those who went oyer were
Right Eminent Grand Commander F.
O. Miller, of the Grand Lodge of Geo1
gia: Eminent Commander Weir, Of
Macon, SIR M S. Brown, of Fort Val
ley, and Sir Knights George Fl. Fields,
X. M. Mcdonald and S. A. Pruitt, oI
De MolaY Commandery, of Americus.
The distinguished visitors were hand
somely entertained last night by the
Oordele Oommandery, and will return
to Americus this morning.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Fine Japanese Fish Poles.

Big shipment of finest poles; and
largest line fishing tackle ever brought
to Americus, at Smithwick's gun store.
2t wit
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04

A woman seldom believes anything
her husband says about her, but she
believes every word he says about 9TH
er women.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not constipate like
nearly all other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes. Eldridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
EmbrOiderieS Is Per Cent Off.

All Embroideries including Cam
bric Nainsook and Swiss Edging
and Insertions, special at % per
cent offregular price.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
Csc Silks at 35C.

10 pieces fine imported wash
Silks, exquisite colorings suitable
or children's dresses, ladies waists
and gowns, regular price Csc, spe-
cial at Soc.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04

Do good because it is right, not
merely because il is your duty.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04
I5C GinghamS at Il I-2C.

90 pieces fine Madras and Cling
hams fast colors for mems shirts,
ladies waists and boys jackets,
nothing better, and only 123 cyd.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-04-04

Ladies; my Dorothy Dodd Shoes
just in. Call and see them at j. P.
Cato's. 2 3t