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The Washington times., 1903-04-02
Government Lending Aid

The beginning OF this year finds
stiu smaller number OF wells drilling
than at the beginning Of last year. and
as there seems 10 be absolutely nothing
in the low price Of crude now ruling to
induce greater energy in drilling, the
statistics indicate, apparently. still
further decline in the volume of pro
duction, and were il not for the change
in conditions pending. because Of the
governmental authorities practically re-
leasing the holders Of high-Toyalty ter
rltory from the original conditions OF
their leases. there is little doubt that
The statistical situation would correctly
Indicate the state OF affairs"
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
0veTpT0duction in Russia.

The undoubted cause Of the decline
in the production was the overproduc-
ton OF 1901, which was brought about
by the opening for drilling Of considera-
bic tracts Of territory belonging 10 the
Russian government The result Of this
Overproduction was a decline in the
price of crude oil 10 a figure which was
in many cases less than the amount to
be paid the government as royalty on
the territoTy-to a figure. almost he
whole year through. at which the lessee
Of government territory could not WORK
without considerable loss
The falling off from 1901 in The
amount Of the production from this co.
eminent territory in 1902 was not great.
but there was little or no drilling done
on 1t and no new work commenced Few,
producing wells were pumped in the ter
Titory where the royalty was excessive.
and many OF the wells which we're drill
ing and near completion we're stoprcI.
In the exceedingly rich district known as
Bibi-Eibat this production fell of about
1000, 600 barrels from 1901, and for the
greater part Of the year work or the
government territory in that district
practically ceased.
The Washington times., 1903-04-02

Take them through and through
-bodies, trimmings, and sweats-- ~ q -
we've never seen a better lot of - B -
$3.50 Hats. Choice NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. - = . y
Children's Straw Sailors, broad brims Of Blue
Straws and White Crowns; silk side bows. z
Lot Of Boys Golf Caps in the regular golf shape;
Fancy Cassimeres and some Plain Blue :
Serge. They worth 25c. Special.------........
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
Sake & Ontttpattu
Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street.
FRIDAY SPECIALS
ARE ALWAYS BARGAINS

Sometimes small lots in complete sizes;
more often broken sizes of what were big lots
-but always up-tO-the-standard qualities and
always at special prices.
The Washington times., 1903-04-02
Output Of wells Declining.

With 416 wells drilling at the begin
ming OF 1902, and III new wells started
il that year. the PA wells completed in
that year show an average depth of 1902
feet and an average initial production
Of 292 barrels per well per day. against
an average depth of LOSS feet and an
average production per well per day of
$50 barrels for the 35S wells completed
in 1901. indicating a very material in
crease in the depth OF drilling and not
inconsiderable falling of in the aver
age pr0ductiveness Of the wells; and
Notwithstanding the production from
flowing wells In 1902 was less than 800
barrels per day Iess than in 1901. The
214 wells completed in 1902 were in
sufficient 10 maintain the production. as
ne falling OF il the daily average pro
duction in 1902 over 1901 was triGe
over ! 0G6 barrels.
The Washington times., 1903-04-02

Remnants OF Satin IaHeta KID
bons. . and 214 inches wide. IN a
complete assortment Of spring
shades. Sold of the piece at - | 4
10c and 121ac yard. Desira- H5S
bic lengths. Remnant price. "
Remnants of Best Taffeta and Sat
in eros Grain Ribbons, Nos 5 and /.
Crisp new cOloTings. Regu- a | 4
lar Sc and Sc values. Fri ~
day
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

1t so often happens that ones
good intentions are switched OF
upon some unlooked-for sidetrack.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
WOWen and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that Is the order of woman's pref.
erences. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo-
man. Even that greatest of all
Jewels, health, Is often ruined In
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If a
woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem. then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse'
quences of coughs, colds and bron'
chlal affections by regular use RI
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup. It
will promptly arrest consumption
In Its early stages and heatl the at,
fected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from
the system. 1t Is not a cure all
but 1t Is a certain lure for coughs
colds and all bronchial troubles.
You can get DR.. Green's reliable
remedies at D. A. Memberships
Get Greer's Special Almanac
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Books for Summer Readers.

1.-THE Maip Chance" by Mere
dith Nicholson. Lady Roses
Daughter" by Mrs. Humphry
Ward. Darrell" by Irving Bach.
ellor. "At the Time Appointed" by
A. Maynard Barbour. peggy o.
Neal" by Alfred H. Lewis, "Brew.
ster's Millions" by Richard Graves;
The Filigree Ball." by Anna K.
Green. THE Grey Cloak" by
Harold Macgrath. "The Mystery OF
Murray Davenport" by Robt. Mel
son Stephens. "His Daughtsr First"
by Arthur S. Hardy. "The Wars OF
Peace" by A. F. Wilson. Golden
Fleece" David G. Phillips. -Four
Feathers" by A. w. Mason.
"Majorie," by Justin H. Mccarthy.
"The Substitute" by Will N. Har-
ben. The Under Dog" by F. Hop
kinson Smith. IA Son of Destiny"
by M. c. Francis. Price $1.os
each at McCoy's Book Store. 9 st
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Rrain-FoOd Nonsense.

Another rediculus food fad has
been branded by the most compe'
tent authorities. They have dis.
PEELED the silly notion that one
kind of food Is needed for brain
another for muscle, and still an
other for bones. A correct dieI
will not only nourish a particular
part of the body, but will sustain
every other part. Yet, however
good your food may be, Its nutri
ment is destroyed by indigestion OF
dyspepsia. You must prepare fol
their appearance or prevent theii
comming by taking regular doses o.
Green's August Flower, the favor
lite medicine OF the healthy millions
A few doses aids digestion, STINT
lates the liver to healthy action
purifies the blood and makes yor
feel buoyant and vigorous. Yor
can get DR.. Green's reliable RENE
dies at D. A. Hendershot's.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
The Same Cid Story.

J. A. Kelly relates an experience
similar to that which has happened
In almost every neighborhood ir
the United States and has been told
ant re-told by thousands of others
He says: Last summer I had ar
attack of dysentery and purchased
a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
which I used according to direc.
lions and with entirely satisfactory
results. The trouble was controlled
much quicker than former attacks
when used other remedies" Mr.
Kelly Is a we'll known citizen Of
Henderson, N. c. For sale by C.
w. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Every crooked official regrets
that public opinion lasts longer
than the statute of limitation.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
DIED ON
THE FOURTH

Three Presidents of the United
States died on the Fourth OF July,
two on Its fftieth anniversary. One
was Thomas Jefferson, who fifty
years before had signed the Decla-
ration of independence and John
Adams, who at the same time, had,
after a three days debate, secured
the adoption of the declaration. 1t
might be taken for granted that
these two representative men were
warm personal friends, even If
history were silent upon the subject
which 1t Is not. When Jefferson was
dying on that day which he had so
signally helped to distinguish, his
friend was also breathing his last.
Adams did not know of Jeferson's
illness, and his last words were:
"Thomas Jefferson still survives"
as If there was consolation in the
thought. But his friend had already
passed from earth.
President Monroe, whose famous
doctrine" has kept his memory
green, also died on the Fourth of
1891. Of him Jefferson said: IF
his soul were turned inside out,
not a spot could be found on It,"
That Monroe, like his distinguished
friend and predecessor, should pass
away on tn anniversary Of the In.
dependence of the country he
served so faithfully, Is a touch
ing coincidence.
The first Republican Vice Presi
dent of the United States, Hannibal
Hamlin, closed his long career on
the Fourth of July, 1891.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Catarrh Of the Stomach

When the stomach Is overloaded;
when food Is taken Into 1t that fails
to digest, 1t decays and infames the
mucous membrane, exposes the
nerves and causes the glands to
secrete mucin, instead of natural
juices of digestion. This Is called
catarrh of the stomach. For years
I suffered with catarrh of the stom.
ach, caused by indigestion. Doc
tors and medicine failed me until l
used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.-J. R.
Rhea, Coppell, Tex. Sold by
Opera House Drug Store
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Just at Bed Time.

take a Little harly Riser--lt will
cure constipation, biliousness and
liver troubles. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are different from
other pills. They do not grippe and
break down the mucous membranes
of the stomach, liver and bowels
but cure by gently arousing the Sc
cretions and giving strength to these
organs. Sold by
Opera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
New Novels for Summer Reading

The Substitute, "by Will N
Harden. The Under Dog" by
F. Hopkinson Smith. "a Son o.
Destiny" by NC, Francis. The
Main Chance" by Nicholson. "At
the Time Appointed" by Barbour
"The Grey Cloak" by MacGratb
and many others at McCoy's Book
Store. Remember the price to
everybody Is 81. oS. e3t
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
HOT SPRINGS, ARK.

Special Homeseekers' Excursions to
Ill points South, West and North West.
For FREE descriptive matter and
tull particulars regarding above, sd.
iress
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

E. A. RICHTER, T, P. A:
sr2 Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Working Night aud Day

The busiest and nightiest little
thing that ever ~ made IS DR..
Kings New lit. 1, These pills
change weakueS ute strength,
r. stlessness Lotto energy, brain-fag
In, me tai power. They're won.
derlu 10 ,uilding up the health.
Only IS cents per box. Sold by D.
A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
BiROSMA CURES BACKACHE

THoMPsos's BARosMA will positively cure any
case OF Backache Kidney, Liver and Bladder
trouble, or money refunded. THoMPsoN's
BARosMA also cures Sciatic rheumatism, Nerv'
business and Palpitation OF the Heart. Perfectly
harmless. Pleasant to take. Has cured many
children OF non-retention. Druggists.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

St,Louis threatens, If the Liberty
Bell Is not taken to her fair, to cast
one four times as large and without
any old crack In 1t, either.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
LEAGUE CONVENTION.

Detroit, July 1919, 1908. Very Low
Rates-Baltimore a. Ohio.
Tickets on sale from all points
East of Ohio River on July 14th
and 18th, valid for return leaving
Detroit not later than July goth,
1903 For fu'l information con-
corning time of trains, fares and
stopovers, call on Ticket Agents,
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Jul IS
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

A Buffalo man killed his wife
because he loved her, which has
been the usual Bnffalonian's ex
cuse for killing another mans wife.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

While a negro aud Chinaman
divided class honors at Yale, the
athletic honors of the Institution
are still held py the whites.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Celebrate Twelfth Anniversary.

Sanford, N. c., Dec. 12-(Special. )-Mr.
and Mrs. r. V. Hiands celebrated the
twelfth anniversary of their wedding, on
last Monday night. From three to six
O o'clock their elegant home on Hawkins
Avenue was thronged with guests. The
decorations consisted of holly, potted
plants and cut flowers. At the front en-
trance the guests were welcomed by
Misses Bessie Griffin and Lottle White.
In the parlor Mr.. and Mrs. Hiands re-
ceived with their usual graciousness, as
sisted by Miss Mamie Stroud and Mrs. B.
C. Pearce. The parlor decorations were
white and green. After congratulations
to their charming hosts the guests were
invited into the dining room where Mrs.
Mamie Mel. Stanback presided with per
feet grace Delightful refreshments, con-
sisting of ices, cakes, fruit and nuts, were
served. At the punch bowl Miss Pearl
Holland gracefully served the fruit punch.
During the afternoon and evening all were
charmed by the excellent music.
The numerous presents of silk and linen
in exquisite handwork were beautiful be-
vond description Numbers of gifts and
kilograms of congratulations came from
the distant friends who could not be
present
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
JOHN R. PROCTOR DEAD.
President Civil Service Commission.
Confederate Veteran.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 12.-John R. Proctor,
of Kentucky, President of the United
States Civil Service Commission, and an
intimate friend of President Roosevelt,
died of angina pectoris at the Cosmos
Club, in this city today, aged tifty-nine
years The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
were shocked at the news. They called
personally at the club house and spent
considerable time at Mr.. Proctor's bed
side.
When the President returned to the
White House Mrs. Roosevelt remained
with Mrs. Proctor
Mr.. Proctor was fifty-nine years old.
He was born and brought up on a farm
in Kentucky. He left the University of
Pennsylvania to enlist in the Confederate
army in 1868, remaining in the service
until the close of the war. He returned
to Kentucky and pursued scientific studies,
becoming State geologist. He was ap-
pointed by President Cleveland member
of the Civil Service Commission ten years
ago, at the suggestion of Mr.. Roosevelt,
then a member of the commission, who
had met Mr.. Proctor during trip to
Kentucky.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
A Yankee on His MarroWbones.

"Down on your marrow bones" is what
State Treasurer Lacy said, and he was in
i jocular mood
He was talking to William Clark, the
young New Yorker, woo on a bet is going
through the country shining shoes.
Clark had said the day before that he
would ask to be allowed to shine the
State Treasurer's shoes. He went into his
office and after putting a polish on the
shoes of Representative Nissen and
others of the Legislative Committee, who
were examining the State Treasurer S
books, said to Mr.. Lacy:
May I shine your shoes?'
Yes said the State Treasurer. "You
may. / don't like to see white man do
it, but you are a Yankee, and they freed
the slaves, so get at it,
The young fellow insisted that he had
nothing to do with freeing the slaves.
That's all right" said Mr.. Lacy. i've
been waiting many years to see Yam
kee do this If you want to shine my
shoes, down you go on your marrow bones
to do it. That's where I've wanted to
see a Yankee, on his marrow bones in
front of me-
And down went Clark and soon there
was a brilliant polish on Mr.. Lacy's shoes.
He didn't seem to relish it, but down he
went" said Mr.. Lacy The young New
Yorker reaped a harvest of cash from the
capitol and has gone to Charleston, S. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
To Give Smoot Chance to Reply.
by the Associated Press. ]

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Senate Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections met
today to outline policy to be pur-
sued in investigating the protests filed
against Senator Reed Smoot being per-
mitted to retain his seat and decided
that before taking further steps in the
matter Senator Smoot should be given
opportunity to make reply to the charges.
During the meeting it was stated on
behalf of Senator Smoot that he had
employed counsel and that John G.. Car
Isle would conduct the prosecution.
After the committee adjourned Senator
Burrows notified Senator Smoot in writ
ing of the committees action and for
warded to him copy of the charges.
The Utah Senator discussing the matter
said that he would be glad to prepare D
statement in denial of the charges affect
ing his integrity as a Senator as soon as
practicable and added that if necessary
he would bring witnesses to substantiate
his assertions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
SHE CUT A Dash AS A MAN.
Countess Diane D'iyey Taken to Hos
Dital as Wounded Men Dies.

Paris, Dee. 12-The Countess Diane
Ogier D'Ivry. the beautiful young daugh
ter of Cuont Ogier DIvry, died in a hos
pital here yesterday under remarkable
circumstances. Last evening pony cart
driven by a handsomely dressed young
man accompanied by a groom, colided
with heavy vehicle near the Avenue Du
Bots Roulogne. The occupants of the
pony cart were thrown out and the groom
was slightly, and the young man danger
ously injured The latter was removed to
a hospital. There he was placed in the
male ward and the doctors were preparing
for an operation, when they found the in
iured person to be a woman. She was
removed to the female ward and was iden-
tilted as the daughter of Count Ogier
DJVry.
4 medical examination disclosed that
her skull was fractured in three places
and she died soon after.
The countess was twenty years OF age
and her blonde hair was cut short II Is
explained that she was in the habit OF
assuming male attire to avoid attracting
The attention OF the men. The D'Ivry
family is highly connected.
A member of the famiy's encourage
SAYS the countess was fond of daring feats
of horsemanship and liked to drive tally
no drags in four-in-hand. She found the
male dress attracted less attention while
vnving and when thus attired was one
Of the Eost daring drivers on the Avenue
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
WAKE LAND TRANSFERS.
Large Number of Sales In the Pas
Two DAYS.

The following transfers of real estate
in Wake county have been recorded in
the office OF the Register of Deeds in the
last two days;
John NJ. Crenshaw to G. w. Perry. A
tract containing 80 acres in New Light
township FOR $3.50.
Zollicoffer Fonville to e. W. Hightower.
A lot on lakewood avenue, Raleigh, CON
tanning one-fourth of an acre Tor $3.50.
The lot was conveyed by John c. Drewry
to 2. Fonville on July %, 1903.
e. B. Perry to Lucy w. Perry. A tract
on the east side of Louisburg road, be-
yond the north end of Person street, for
$500.
f. C. Scarborough to Lucy w. Perry,
A tract on the east side of Louisburg
road, near Raleigh, for $3.50.
Mary c. Irwin to Otis Norfleet Wilfiams.
A tract in Wake county, containing %
acres, for 5000.
]. NJ. Brown and others to w. M. Wealth
ers, 40 acres in Holly Springs township,
for $32.
R. C. and J. C. Mitchell to Wake For
est Canning Company, lot IN Wake For
est, $1,000
Wake Forest Canning Company to the
Wake Forest Foundry Company, house
and lot for $3.50.
Mrs NJ. E. Simmons to Mrs. Della Ter
rell, lot in Wake Forest, $50.
Hattie NJ. Dillon to Bessie Ellington,
lot on East Edenton street, for $500.
C. E. Mangum to Lille Mangum, 96
acres. conveyed for love and affection.
T. II. Briggs, house and lot on Morgan
street (the old Briggs place., to T. E.
Green, $4,000.
Thos. H. Briggs, lot on Morgan street,
to Mrs Seaton Jones, $500
Alex. Stronach and others to w. B.
Wilder, the w. C. Stronach farm, near
the city, 25S acres, $4,000.
Al. Maynard to w. NJ. Weathers, 40
acres in Holly Springs township, $40
]. j. Young to Calvin B. Jones, 81
acres in Panther Branch township toI
81, 600.
Rufus H. Hunt to H. G. Franklin, &c
acres in House Creek township for $53n
7. A. Armstrong to E. A. Johnso-
house and lot on Railroad street Tor
$3.50.
Bart w. Calling, trustees to John Cat
ling, lot on New Bern avenue for $175.
j. NJ. Fleming to County Board of Edu
cation, lot in Rolesyille, for $780,
j. P Wood to Jno. NJ. Pipkins, tract
of land for SS25.
j. NJ Pipkins to w. r. Joyner. the
same property, for $s25
]. A. Giles to R. E. Baker, so acres
in Holly Springs township for $780,
J. A. Giles to H. w. Norris, S4 acres
in Holly Springs township for $500.
John Calling to A. G. Denton, 80 acres
for $1,675.
]. b. Clark to E. NJ. Clark, 20 acres +
White Oak township for 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
WALTHOUR FIRST
Amid Victorious Roars
He and Munr0e Win
Six Days Race.

New York. Dec with flash of col
ors and with whirling of wheels that
could be heard even above the roar that
went up from the Threats of twenty five
thousand enthusiasts Walthour, for him
self and his team mate, Munroe won the
six day bicycle race in Madison Square
Garden which ended at four minutes past
ten o'clock tonight. Forty yards separat-
ed Walthour from Leander, who was also
second at the finish, beng ten good yards
ahead of Floyd Krebs, behind whom came
Fisher, an Indifferent fourth.
1t was a spectacular finish, made more
so by the fact of the seven riders who
took the pace to sprint the last mile,
four fell crashing in a heap just as half
the final Journey had been completed. At
the bank on the Fourth Avenue and TWEEN
ty-sixth street end Breton was riding on
the outside. His front tire came off and
he practically swept all over those near
him down on the incline to the fiat be
low. His wheel was smashed and he and
the others were cut, bruised and scratched.
In the bunch that went down were Bre-
ton. Fisher Newkirk, Floyd Krebs and
John Bedell Both Bedell and Breton
were knocked unconscious. The Others
were half daZed with the exception OF
Floyd KIebs.
IL had been decided by the management
before the final sprint that falls should
not count in favor of the rider, but that
those who escaped in falls should ride on.
Seven leaders were tied at 2,31S miles
and three laps when the six day race
Al nd he mil
for supremacy and did not count in tbs
anal score as mile traversed during
the six days. The two last teams, of
course. did not compete in the sprint.
I.eander and Walthour were abreast
together at the end of the ninth
Ian with Walthour half wheel ahead.
Wslthour let Leander keep at the end of
his wheel toll the Twenty-sixth street side
of the garden on the last lap was reached.
Then he made a squirt and shot away, WIN
ming by at least fifty yards.
While the final spring was going on
Floyd Krebs had been picked up and he
rode around after Leander and Walthour
laps behind, but good third Fisher also
managed to get up and rode slowly
around. getting fourth money. Newkirk
won by a sprint on the last lap and got
fifth place.
This lett the order of the race as fol
lows:
Walthour and Munroe, Leander and
Butler, Krebs and Peterson, Bowler and
Fisher. Newkirk and Jacobson, Contenet
and Breton, j. and NJ. Bedell, each team
with 2,31S miles and three laps to its
credit. Keegan and Moran finished eighth
with 2,31S miles and two laps, and Samp-
son and Vanderstuyft ninth with 2,243
miles and nine laps to their credit. The
record for the time is 2,733 miles and four
LAPS.