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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20
TREATY With CusA WINS IN HOUSE.
Vote Of Three Thirty Five to Twenty
One.
(By the Associated preas.l

To! tue ASSoc1ate0 PfeSs.)
Washington Nov. 19.--The House today
by rising vote of 1886 sto 81 passed the
bill to make effective the Cuban reciprocity
treaty. The dissenting votes were about
equally divided between Republicans and
Democrats, but there was 40 record vote.
the minority having too few votes to or
der the yeas and nays The Democrats.
under the leadership of Mr.. Williams,
sought to the last TO secure amendments
TO the bill in accordance with the action
OF the Democratic caucus, but were de.
fcated steadily.
Mr.. williams made the final effort when
he tried to have the bill recommitted to
the Ways aud Means Committee with in
structions 10 amend. but a point of or
der under the special rule providing for
vote on the bill without Intervening
motion was sustained.
MIR. Cannon received the applause OF
the Democratic side when he entertained
the appeal from his r1,':ng made by Mr..
Williams. the Speaker saying he prefer
red to err. il he erraj nj ell, in giving
the House the risb, 70 sx.,rcss its will
Tho appeal was tabics, ty strict party
vote
The debate begun Monday was continued
up to within fcw miuutes of the hour
OF tour O'Clock. the time appointed to
take q vote on the fusl paesage of the
bill. air. Williams closed the debate for
his side and made sa arraignmcnt of thf
Republican policy of prntse,iou.
Mccall tRcp. Mass. made the CLOSING
speech on the Republican side. others
speaking on that side bsies Mr. Hepburn
1oga). and Watson (tndl Mr.. Brousard
fDem. Iowal. aopposed the bill and Mr.
DeArmond tpem. No., supported it. The
announcement of the passage OF the bill
caused only slight demonstration
Mr. Mcclellan, Mayor.elect of New Yorl
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20
Mr.. SOUIHGAIE is SEEN
He Says Simply That the Meeting
Has Been called TO Cons der Mat
tors Growing Out Dr. B.ssett's
Article oa ihs Negro
ESPECIAL to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, N. c., Nov. ia special meet
ing of the board of trustees of Trinity Col
lege has been called for Tuesday, Decem
Duke building of the college. Mr.. James
H. Southgate, president of the board of
trustees, when seen by your correspond
ent tonight, stated that this meeting is for
the purpose of considering matters growing
out of the DR.. Bassett incident.
When pressed for further information,
Mr.. Southgate said the language he used
in the above covers the entire situation at
this time. This is all that is known by
anybody, he said.
Continuing, Mr. Southgate said that a
call for a meeting of the trustees was sent
out yesterday, the call being printed on
postal cards with no attempt at anything
secret. The trustees. he said, will take the
whole matter up. There had been requests
and demands for meeting of the board,
call this meeting.
"Of course" he said, should DR.. Bas-
sett tender his resignation it will be con
sidered by the board. The board has pow
CT to either accept or reject such resigna-
ton, and if it should not be rendered then
tho board has the power to ask tor the
n no 1ar ipl-
SIN other words" he added, I stated all
that there Is to state when I said that the
meeting has been called for the purpose
of considering matters growing out of the
Bassett publication. This is all that is
known by any one at this time
The rumor that DR.. Bassett has rendered
his resignation IS rumor only and there is
nothing to be learned about the matter
further than stated by Mr.. Southgate If
he contemplates resigning from Trinity
faculty no one is in position to say that
such letter Is now in the hands of any one.
Mr.. Southgate was out OF the city all
day and was interviewed as soon as he re-
turned tonight.
It is learned that DR.. Bassett wrote his
resignation on Monday. There is no doubt
about this being a fact. The chairman
OF The board of doubtless feels that he
has no authority to give it to the press
until after he has presented it to the
board of trustees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20
FIRE NAVAL STORES YARDS.
Wilmington Sees a Big Riazs Across the
River. Losses Covered hY Insurance..
lsnnn;al tn Neua and nhserverN

Especial TO News and ObSeTVer)
Wilmington, N c.. Nov. i9.-Fire broke
cut from ar unknown source early this
morning in the naval stores yards OF the
D. McEachern Company on the west side
OF the river opposite the city. destroyed
between three and four thousand barrels
Of orsin belonging to Patterson Downing
& Company and McEachern & Company
and about /, 500 crossties belonging TO the
I3. T.. Keith Company. The loss will prob.
ably aggregate $500, which is fully pro
tcctcd by insurance.
Harbor tugs and an engine sent over by
the city fire department rendered timely
assistance and saved a large warehouse on
the grounds i'll which spirits of turpentinc
was stored and a schooner lying near the
wharf. loaded with $4,000 crosstics
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20
REQUEST r0R TRooPs DgNIEr,
Colorado Usss Not sppsar to Eave 7 Exhausted
Its Resources
INV The Associate,i Press. J

Washington. Nov. 19.-President Roose-
velt has received dispatch from Governor
Peabody. of Colorado. asking that Cen
eral Baldwin. commanding the Depart
meut OF tie Colorado. be instructed to
supply such troops as may be necessary
10 preserve ordor in the Telluride mining
district. After consultation between the
President and the Secretary OF War
Governor abody was advised that it did
not appear that the resources of the State
to keep the peace had been exhausted
and therefore the request for troops was
denied.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20
Gunboats to Go South.
(Rv the Associated Press, !,

Washington. Nov. 19.-Orders have been
issued at the Navy Department for the
preparation for sea service at once of the
gunboat Bancroft at Pensacola and the
gunboat Castine at tho League Island
navy yard The first of these boats in
readiness will be dispatched to Colon and
the other to duty In the waters OF Hayti
and San Domingo.
1t was reported 10 the Navy Depart
ment today from the Norfolk navy yard
that the cruiser Olympia will be ready for
sea about December 5th. 1t is indicated
that she will proceed at once to Colon as
Admiral CoghIan'g flagship.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20
The QuaraDtiue Raised.
CBy the Associated Press. /,

San Antonio. Texas, Nov. i9.--The off
cial proclamation OF Governor Lanham
raising the quarantine against San An
tonic. which has been on since october
%. went into effect today, and towns aud
counties all over Texas have been lifting
their local quarantines. Train !. seIa-ice
will be resumed on all railroads tornor
row. The proclamation Of the governor
recites that there IS now no yellow fever
in San Antonio. no case having been re-
ported for ten days and that the sanitary
condition 10 perfect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20

New York, Nov. i2.--Judge Z. II. Gary
chairman of the board of directors Of tilo
United States Steel Corporation. gdre out
statement today III regard TO the eynd;-
cete contract for tho conversion of s+eol
preferred stock into hecond mortgage )
per cent 5onde. stating that no further
conversion of preferred stock beyond the
amount of $50, 100000. practically tho
amount already converted, would be made
and that the syndicate contract would
be terminated at this figure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20

The way of the world. Cordelia, !.
around the sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-20
Nothing Doing in the Senate
nv The Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 19.--The Senate
transacted no business in open session to-
day beyond the receipt Of bills and petit
tions, and after an executive session adj
iourned until tomorrow.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
Demise of Mrs. J. 6. Reed.

The numerous friends of Mrs.
Clark Reed will be panied to learn
OF her demise, which occurred last
evening about S o'clock at her home
on Little Sancho. Deceased was
about IS years of age and her death
was due to consumption. and of
which disease she had long suf-
fered. Mrs. Reed was member Of
the M. P. church and was a most
highly esteemed christian lady. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Smith, of Frew, this county
Deceased is survived by husband
and four children, who have the
sympathies of the community In
general In their sad hour of be.
reavement.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed Sunday morning at II o'clock
at Archer's Chapel. Friends OF the
family are invited to obsequies.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

"Will wonders ever cease?" To-
quire the friends If Mrs. L Pease,
Of Lawrence, Kan. They kneH she
had been unable to leave her bed In
seven years on account of kidney
and liver trouble, nervous prosrra
ton and general debility. but.
"Three bottles of Electric Bitrtrs
enabled me 10 walk" she writes,
land In three months I felt like a
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ness, sleeplessneSs. melancholy,
fainting aud dizzy spills will find
1t a priceless blessing. Try 1t.
Satisfaction guaranteed by D. A.
Hendershot. ONLY soc.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
BraIn-ROOd Mons" ss~.

Another ridiculous TODD tad has
been branded by the most compe-
tent authorities. They have dis
PEELED the silly notion that one
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another for muscles, and still an
other for bones. A correct diet
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dyspepsia. You must prepare for
their appearance or prevent their
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Green's August Flower, the favcr-
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A few doses aids digesti; n, stimu-
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puri6es the blood an makes vou
feel buoyant and vigorous You
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dies at D. A. Hendershot'-.
Get Green's Special Almars
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
CHARLES PRATHER RUSSELL
Died at an Early Hour This Morning

Died at an Early Hour This Morning,
Mr.. Charles Prather Russell, one
| of the pioneer citizens of this city,
passed peacefully away this morn
| ing about I o'clock, after an Illness
| of considerable length of Brights
disease.
Mr.. Russell was born In this city;
his parents were William and Bet
sey Russell. He was married on
the l3th day of April, 1859, to Miss
Ruth Cole Donovan, who departed
this life on the 9th day Of February
1892. For many years he lived on
his farm on the Ohio side of the
river, and after oil was discovered
on his farm he built himself a COM
Portable home In this city on the
corner of Elizabeth and Water
streets, where he died this morning.
It was upon his farm some ten
years ago that Captain J. T. Jones
drilled In big oil we'll that flowed
oil in great quantities. The farm
proved to be rich oil territory and
made hi'u wealthy man.
Mr.. Russell at the time OF his
death was In the eightieth year OF
his age and is survived by two sis
ters, Misses Frances and Kate Rus
sell, and two brothers, Messrs.
Joshua and Ell Russell, all of this
city.
| Mr.. Russell was always an active
and prominent citizen of this city
but never run for an Office of any
kind, but for some years has been
director of the First National bank,
of this city. He was a man OF very
decided opinions. always a staunch
democrat, a true friend, good
neighbor and All honest man In
every station In life He leaves a
fortune estimated from seventy
Eve to a hundred thousand dollars
which he has disposed of by a will
which will not be resd until after
his funeral.
The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 3 o'clock from his
late home and the interment will
be at the old Wells family burying
grounds south of the city and op-
posite the Carter Oil company's
Offices. The friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral
May his rest be peaceful and
quiet one.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

We are sorry to note that Miss
Myrtle Williamson. of east Charles
street, Is seriously Ill. Miss Will
Hanson Is afflicted with inhamma-
tion of the bowels and Is a daughte r
of the late Lawson Williamson.
The patient Is about II years old
and most highly esteemed young
lady. 1t Is sincerely hoped by the
community in general that she will
be restored soon to health.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
The Columbia to Reopen.

On account of needed and neceS-
sary repairs, Sstersville's popular
house has been dark for several
weeks. The repairs having been
completed, the house will re open
on February 2ud. entirely reuovat'
ed and provided with additional
facilities for the comfort end pleas
ure of Its patrons W. P. Kenney,
we'll and favorably known among
the many lovers of the vaudeville
In the city as the former manager
of this house, will remain as Its
proprietor. Tne manage nent how
ever, will be In the hands of Mr..
Theo P. Korman. who as musical
director at the Columbia during the
past season, has made many friends
both inside and outside the theatre
Mr.. Norman has spent years In
successful experience In the
theatrical world and especially
In that portion devoted to
vaudeville. His long experience
and large acquaintance peculiarly
fits him for this position. Under
his management, 1t Is the intention
and determination to give Sisters.
Vile a vaudeville entertainment OF
a higher character than any yet
attained.
The programs will contain moth
Ing except the best efforts of the
best artists available aud the
former patrons ofthls popular play
house will be delighted with the
Initial performance Under the new
management and the standard then
made will be continued throughout
the remainder of the season, with
every effort to improve rather than
maintain the impression OF the
opening night.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Florence Holyoke. Is years OF
age, the dauga'Ar of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Holyoke, of Beechwood,
Wood county, Is missing from her
home and her parents do not know
anything of her Whereabouts. She
has been absent one week. It Is
believed that she Is at the home of
a girl friend In Parkersburg as
when last seen she was In her COM
pany.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
James D. Emery
Nearing the End.

The large circle of friends of JAS
D. Emery, of the South Side, will
regret to learn that as we went to
press this afternoon his condition
was of a very critical nature. AT
times during last night his life was
despaired of. Mr.. Emery's ailments
are complicated and the attending
physicians have but little hope Of
his recovery. He Is a driller by
occupation, and Is we'll and favor
ably known throughout the sur
rounding oil fields.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

H. E. Stephan, proprietor of the
Phoenix Cafe, Is having that popu-
lar eating house repainted and
thoroughly renovated throughout
When the present repairs are COM
pleted it will present very attrac-
tive and neat appearance. Lem
Cline Is the popular manager of the
Phoenix
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

The fact that the Crown Princess
OF Saxony Is only to be allowed S..
500 year for agreeing 10 divorce
from her husband would seem To-
indicate that royalty Is not quoted
very high these days.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Whenever my wife shows dis.
position to nag me-" he said In ex-
planning his system, Il simply put
on my coat and 60 to hotel for
the night {" "Your hotel bills must
be something enormous" returned
the Intimate friend of the family.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Would you die for me? she
asked, sentimentally. Now, look
here" he returned In his matter Of
fact way. "are we supposed to be
planning cheap novel or a we'd
ding?"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Forty indictments are said to have
been found against Chicago coal
dealers for conspiracy to keep up
the price OF their stock. If convic-
tions should follow the trials the
culprits vii! deservedly experience
a hot time for having made other
folks freeze.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
500 Reward. 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all Its stages
and that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now
known to the MEDICAL fraternity.
Catarrh, being a constitutional dis
ease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood aud mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and Civ
iug the patient strength by building
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nature In doing Its work. The pro-
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Hundred Dollars for any case that
1t falls to cure. Send for list of tes'
tim onials.
Address
FL. CHENEY & Co.,
1r-l.J1 nhj0
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Often person puts off taking
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ations.
Therefore, the ideal tonic should
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with pepsin which Is natures own
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This preparation restores lost vi,
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Small size So cents. large size 81.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Ex-County Superintendent of
Schools S. D. Wells. returned to the
city this afternoon from Wheeling
where he has been receiving treat
ment at Haskin's Hospital. It was
necessary for Mr.. Wells to under
go a surgical operation, and his
many friends will be pleased to
learn he Is much improved In
health.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Jacob Koontz. of New Martinsville
has secured the contract for the
new furniture store of Mesrss
Frame and Henderson, which will
be constructed at the corner Of
Diamond and Brown Betty streets.
1t will be a two-story frame, 5ox72
and will contain many morden con-
veniences. The building Is to be
completed by the middle of March.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
Sold by druggist, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best

The revival meetings at the Bap-
tist church are full OF interest and
are attended with good results.
Rev. G. W. Humphrys, Of Wells
burg, why has been assisting the
pastor, Rev. Hatch, will return
home tomorrow and this evening
will be his last sermon for the pres
ent, at the Baptist church here. A
full turnout of the membership Is
desired and a cordial invitation Is
extended to everyone, Rev.
Humphrvs Is an earnest and logical
speaker end his sermons have been
quite we'll received.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Cigars should be entered In
mans expense occount as losses
b. Ere"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
e...Umpleby.

Mr.. Emery Moore, whose parents
reside at Long Reach, who has for a
year been at Marion, Ind, drilling
In the oil field, and Miss Laura
May Umpleby, of Friendly, were
married Tuesday eveLing the 2oth,
at the residence of Joseph Hays, at
Friendly Ia the presence OF quite a
company of invited guests. Rev.
A. A Kelly oficiated. The bride
and groom are highly respected
young people. They will make
their future home at Marion, Ind.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Negro servants come under the
head of unbleached do nesticS
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-04-04


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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-08-13

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only my own weapons aud mY own ~
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those rnHcaia unt j was not entirely
Hunrmcd Tha emHarurH own ~ nfd
hung 60 the saddle. ~ was curved
ana short. ihs hiit ali crusted With
gold "a thing more fittrd 90 Ellitof a.
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deadly need / afrw It such nn ~ was
and waited mF chance EtufY instant
tho cuut ard chatter Of thr hpnfH Etew
nearer. heard the pauuHR ~ the
horse and the fellow shouted some
threat AZ mo There WAS a turn 10 the
lane aud aa / rounded Il drew ap my
white Arab du hia haunc hrH. ~ W
spun round met the prpaHian huaanr
faaa a. face. tie was HHing too last 70
stop aud hia aulY chance was 90 rias
me down ifad he done uu hr misht
have met hts own death. but hr would
have injured ma dr my horse raHt al
hapf az escape hat the fool finrhed
aa ha Jaw ma waiting ana flew past
me ga mF right / lungad over M
Arabs need ana plunged M 10Y sword
In hia sido u n4uat have horn The TN
81 steel and as rhnfp as rannf, for
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was within three tnahHs ~ the hut
fHn horse raliapad an and d. kept hla
saddle Tor a hundred yards before he
sank down pith he face nn tho mahe
aud then divsd gfsf The eide ~ The
neck onto the rood Hnf No own part
1 saa ALREADY - hls horses hoelr
faw seconds had anffieed FOR All That J
have told.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-08-13
JUVENILE COURT IDEA

The efforts the par, the Charity Organization society
and Chdrens Aid society. juvenile court IN
this city for the reformation and character building Of youth
fu offenders who may be saved from lie OF crime II prop
rrly taken care Of o the audabe enterprises
these organization could have undertaken The object OF this
court as part the regular municipal court II attained VIII
no doubt prove the greatest blessing boys and girls who
have no proper training and who drifting into wick
Ell ways
In order TO aequant the readers OF the star with tho or
gin growth development and purposes of the Juvenile court
idea has arranged with expert the question:
bne who more familiar wi,h is formation and growth than
perhaps any person the United States c give the Star
readers Of four articles the subject The FIRST one
will be published few days They viii especially appeal
h. the mothers and fathers every phanhopie citizen
of this city
Don't fail read them. Announcement Of their APP
pearancc will be made tomorrow.