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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

After period of eight years has
almost elapsed, another leap year
Is about to be ushered In. 1t was
widely published In 1896 that that
year afforded the only opportunity
the ladies would have for eight
years to exercise their ancient pre-
negative of proposing marriage to
whom they whlled. But eight
years have almost rolled around
and those who did not avail them
selves of that opportunity will soon
have another. The year 1900, as
has often been explained, was not
leap year. because, according to the
GIergorian calendar, every year
divisible by four. without a re.
nalnder. Is leap year, except 1t
be the last 10 century, and then
1t Is a leap year only when divisi-
BILE by 400 without a remainder. AS
1000 was not divtsible without a
remainder, 1t was not leap year.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

1t Is believed that the first known
case of surgery was of the bloodless
nature. There Is nothing In the
records to show that Adam lost a
d - of blood when he submitted
TO an operation for the removal of
a rib that proved more troublesome
to him after than before the oper-
alton.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

The new Military company o.
this city, will be Inspected on next
Monday evening. Immediately
following the inspection the ccm'
pary will give an exhibition drill
and ball In their handsome quar-
tiers on Rrowa Betty street. "a s.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

We frequently hear men brag
that they started out vita nothing,
but we have never yet heard any.
body boast that he had nearly ev'
erythlug given to him.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
Billions Collie Prevented.

Take a double dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
remedy as soon as the first indica-
ton of the disease appears and
threatened attack may be warded
Of Hundreds Of people use the
remedy In this way with perfec,
success. For sale by c. ", GIier
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
Ladies

Wine of Life will cure your
troubles. Try a bottle and get
your money back If not satisfied.
Price 81 90
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

Yesterday was magnificent day
for this season of the year, the tenn
perature being warm, and the dav
bright and fair throughout but to.
day was right the reverse from yes
terday. A cold rain set In during
the early morning and continued
almost throughout the day. In
fact today has been one of the most
disagreeable of the entire winter
season. Unless there Is a radical
change In the cordittons, we will
In all probability have "greep
Christmas
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

If the laboring man could rea-
lie one-tenth of the glowing
promises. from vote catching poll
tielans, he would be 100 rich to
stain his hands with toll.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

The pessimist Is the man who
sat down on bee because 1t had
no honey stored up for him.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

When a man reads that cod liver
oil has risen from $22 to $500 a
barrel he feels rather GLAD that he
never got into the habit of drinking
II,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
Ne Quick.

Not a minute should be lost
when a child shows symptoms of
group. Chanberlains Cough rem
ely given as soon as the child be-.
comes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. 1t never falls, and IS
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by G. w. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

TIE sunshine yesterday was
worth zig money to he merchants.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try few
doses of Chamberlain's. Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Mr.. J. H.Seitz
of Detroit, Mich, says, They re-
stored my appetite when impaired,
relieved me of bloated feeling and
caused a pleasant and satisfactory
moxement of the bowels" There
are people In this community who
need lust such medicine. For
sail by c. W. Grier. Every box
warranted.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
A Promising Oil Country.

The Creek, Usage and Cherokee
Nations In Indian Territory are re.
ceiving wide recognition as a pro-
missing oil country, and capital and
development have so far brought
handsome results. The oil Is of
superior quality; the territory Is
reached directly by the Frisco Sys-
tenn, who Issues free . charge. a
booklet, giving full data concerning
the country and Its possibilities.
Mailed to any address upon request
to Sidney VanDuseu, 7o6, Park
Bldg, Bittsburg, Pa. TT
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
A. D. Work s. Sons


A woHderful variety of Dolls
here waiting to make the ac'
quaintance OF good little girls
all sizes all materials and the
Doll period Is the happiest time
of child's life. No little one
should be missed In this Christ-
mas. II you have no appealing
little face the toy will be all the
be ppler II you IT member some
little one across the way with
Doll Christmas morning.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
Pictures

An interesting collection at
popular prices, Its only at holt.
day time that this store sells
Pictures, so that may rest as.
sured that you select from among
the very new.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
Our China Depart
ment

Is by far the best and most rea-
souable 10 price you can find IN
the city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
Nice Things that
are Useful
Umbrellas

We have not much room to
display everything; even at that
the display Is slightly crowded,
but 1t won't be In a few days
for careful selections aud little
prices will move them In hurry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16

known along the Staten Island shores in
Years were experienced at noon The en-
tire fleet of the Staten Island Yacht club
at Stapleton consisting Of eighteen boats
was wrecked. The fleet Of small boats
OF the Ocean Yacht club of Stapleton was
sunk or badly damaged The large pilot
boat Hermit dragged her anchors off
Stapleton and was wrecked. She was VAL
ued at $4,000.
"A big three masted schooner and an
American barkentine collided off staple-
ton and We're swept toward the Long
DOCK where they may go to pieces. The
gale IS SO heavy and the sea. is running
so high that no one can venture out from
shore to- offer assistance.
The wind blew down telegraph and cleo.
trio light poles and#some of the trolley
lines were compelled to discontinue serv-
Ice. Plate glass windows were shattered
in many places.
One large window was blown directly
across the avenue from the Waldorf
Astoria and cabs in Fifth avenue were
overturned by the force Of the wind.
Bad on Jersey Coast.
Along the New Jersey coast the storm
was especially severe. The seas washed
over bulkheads and piers and carried
away part of the bluff at Long Branch
Hotels and cottages at that place were
In great danger. The storm was said to
have been the worst experienced on the
New Jersey coast in years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
SEEK TO HAVE
LAW REPEALED
Irrigation Congress Probably Will
Ask Congress to Repeal Stone
and Timber Act.
It Will Also Oppose Any Present Elk
tension of the Homestead
Act.
Congress Opens With 1900 Dele
gates Present, Many of Them
From the Northwest.
yrom a Staff Correspondent.

Ogden, Utah. Sept. 16.-The eleventh
session of the National Irrigation congress
started out under most favorable auspices,
with 1900 delegates present UP to the last
reports last night, and more to come to-
day.
There are present thus far, governors
from five states, eight United States sena-
tors. a dozen members Of congress, and
prominent citizens from states far to the
eastward
Wisconsin is here with eight delegates,
headed by Dr. Clarke Pagen of Madison.
The Minnesota contingent numbers
twenty-five. on the official register. altho
this number will probably be increased to
more than thirty by to-day's expected ar
rivals. Six are here from the Dakotas,
which number will also probably be in
creased to-day.
The congress promises to be the most
important yet held. 1t Is the first since
the national irrigation law has had time
to be put into operation and many ques-
tions concerning sites for reservoirs, etc,
are to come UP for discussion. The ma
tional government Is represented not only
by Secretary Wilson of the department of
agriculture, but by many expert engineers
from among the geological survey men,
who have spent several years making a
scientific investigation in the arid regions,
and who are we'll prepared to discuss all
questions of sites for reservoirs and pos
sible water supplies with intelligence and
exactness.
State engineers from many Of the arid
ard semiarid states men who have in
charge all state work and are the authori-
ties, within state lines, on irrigation ques-
tions, are here also. The majority Of
these men are to be heard from IN papers
and addresses. @.......r -.
1t Is likely that the congress will favor
some slight modification of the national
law with a view to simplifying It's ad-
ministration. No changes are desired in
the general scope and character, Of the act.
There will be much discussion regarding
the desert land act. and the stone and tim
Der act. Both of these laws while en-
acted for wise and benefcent purposes,
have been grossly abused by selfish and
designing men and corporations and also
by individuals who have entered claims for
speculative purposes. On these accounts
there is strong sentiment among the
delegates in favor Of having them radically
amended. II not repealed. This is especially
true of the desert land act. 1t will be un-
derstood, of course, that the congress pos
Continued on Page Thrse.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 16.-A rift in
the clouds which have been hanging over
the state for the last three days appeared
in the northwestern part of the state at 8
o'clock this morning, and the first frost
followed The weather bureau is Of the
opinion the clearing will spread over the
state and the frost which Is following will
fall like a mantle over the corn crop. If
1t Is of a freezing nature the crop will
suffer an inestimable damage.
The temperature at Sioux City was "a
above, at Omaha it was 80, and at Des
Moines 40 this morning. Grain reports de-
clare that strip of country from Fonda
Ito Rockwell City, In the northwest, suf-
,fered from frost last night, but that the
damage was not as serious as might be
imagined.
"All Iowa is threatened with Frost" said
u. r. Sage, director Of the Iowa wea Their
and crop service. Gully two weeks Of
warm weather are needed to ripen the corn
crop. With scuh condition staring US
in the face, the situation Is very grave"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
GRAND ARMY
And POLITICS
Washington Post Prints an Editorial
on Judge Torrance's Vice Pres
idential Boom.
The Paper, Which Is Independent
in Politics, Combats the
Movement.
New York Sun Special Service.

Washington, Sept, 16.-The proposition
of Kansas Grand Army men to urge the
nomination Of Judge Ell Torrance for the
vice presidency next year as represent
ative of the Grand Army Of the Republic
is attracting attention in the east and
among members Of the organization it is
meeting with unqualified approval. The
Washington Post, however, the only in
dependent paper published here, does not
regard the suggestion with favor, not be-
cause Of any Ill feeling toward Judge Tor
rance, but because it does not believe
in the Grand Army, as an organization,
having any candidate for any Office
An editorial to-day says in part: "Can
it be possible that the G. A. R. in that
part Of the country where, as in all other
sections, it IS declared to be strictly
non-partisan organization. Is in a scheme
like this? Have the beloved and honored
citizens who compose the G. A. r. and all
Of their companions in arms in that great
struggle for the life of the republic, any
reason for segregating themselves from
other Americans and setting up as a sep
arate and distinct element Of electorate ?
Have they not learned in thirty eight
years that have elapsed since the curtain
rung down on that majestic drama that
the great, loyal heart of the nation needs
no prompting to grateful remembrance of
them and Is it possible they cannot see
that movement looking to demand for
honors rather than to continue their trust
in the people would be extremely impoli-
tic?
1T Is no General Torrance or his
political aspirations that we are discuss
ing. We could not If we would, nor would
we If we could, question any Of the eulo-
gies that his comrades are giving him.
But it would be to the last degree, mex
pedient to run the Grand Army Of the
Republic into party politics. AS individ-
uals, old soldiers have the same rights
and duties in parties as other citizens;
as patriots who saved the union they
have been recipients Of more grateful
recognition than was ever given to any
other citizens in any age or country. They
still hold the firmest ground in the esteem
and the warmest place In the hearts OF
their countrymen. But there would be nc
more propriety in their going into politics
banded together, going In as distinct
entity, than there would be in such ac-
ton by church or by any one Of the great
fraternal bodies
| IL C. Stevens.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
CORBIN TO INSPECT
Adjutant General to Visit Harrison
Missoula and Assinniboine.

Special to The Journal.
Helena. Mont Sept. 16.-A telegram re-
ceived at Fort Harrison announces that
Major General Henry G. Corbin Of the
United States army will come to Helena
next Monday for tie purpose of inspecting
Fort Harrison.
The telegram came from the headquar-
ters of the department of the Dakotas al
st. Paul, and also stated that General
Corbin would inspect other posts in this
vicinity Missoula and Assinniboine
The Twenty fourth infantry is Genera
Corbin's old regiment, he having been first
lieutenant and then captain Of Company
G, which is now stationed at Fort Harri-
son. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
Grand Jury's Work,
SENATOR PLAII TO WED
Republican Boss Of New York Said
to Contemplate Matrimony
With a Widow.
Now York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York, Sept 16-In advance of
Senator Platt's return from the White
mountains comes q story that the senator
lis about to be married. The story came
from two sources, and is believed to be
authentic. A close friend Of the senator
said the marriage was not far off. and
that Mr. Platt had tntimated this to him
before he went to the White mountains.
If the story be true, Senator. Platt Is
to marry widow well known in New
York society and at Manhattan Beach.
At the present time she Ii visiting friends
In New Hampshire
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
LITTLE FURRY
BLOWS AWAY
Differences of Opinion Between Mr..
Payne and Mr.. Greene Are
Disappearing.
Commissioner Gives Out Another In
terview and Mutual Explana-
tions Are Made. ].
From The Journal Bureau, Room 45, Post Build.
| ing, Washington.

From The Journal Bureau, Room 45, Post Build.
ing, Washington.
Washington, Sept. .16.--rAlI danger Of
serious differences Of opinion between
Postmaster General Payne and the civil
service commission over, the Todd case,
because Of the interview gtEen out by
Commissioner GreenaSSaEeftfHtng away.
Explanations have BeenSshaade on both
sides and Commissioner Greene now dis
claims any intention of having made spe-
| cial reference to the Todd case when he
gave out his interpretation OF civil SER
! vice rules. He also says that postnasters
/ have no right to participate actively in
1 politics and 1t Is probable If the commits
sion is called upon to pass on the Todd
| case Judge Green's vote will be in favor
| Of sustaining the postmaster general In
! a dictated statement, after conference
between Greene and Payne yesterday, the
i former says:
| THE classified service, by the terms Of
one section, covers everything in the ex-
ecutive civil service, except appointments
confirmed by the senate and all laborers.
4 This section seemed to me to cover fourth
4 class postmasters.
i It does not follow, however, from the
i fact that fourth class postmasters are In
the classified service that they are APP
POINTED thru competitive examination.
i BY the terms of Schedule A they are ex-
i pressly excepted from among those who
are dppOlIt0O ny COupSllIlNe VI OlucE cA-
aminations. They are to be appointed APP
tparently, in the discretion Of the appoint
4 ing power for any reason that in his view
justifles the appointment, and 1t does not
follow from the fact that they are In the
classified service that they cannot be re-
moved without cause, because the rule
prohibiting removals without cause in
terms applies to persons occupying COM
slpetitive positions.
.The only effect of their being in the
4 classified service Is to bring them within
1 the general terms Of section Of the civil
4 service rules. which in a general way pro-
4 hibits discrimination against employees on
! the ground Of political opinions or affili-
! atoms, and prohibits the use Of official
q authority or influence for the purpose Of
interfering with an election or affecting
i the results thereof.
i t'Of course, never meant to intimate
that fourth class postmasters could not
be removed for undue political activity.
That certainly would not follow from their
|. being In the classified service. ! think
there Is no difference between what
state now and what previously stated.
u What L have said in this and previous
interviews had nothing to do with the
controversy over the removal OF Miss
Todd, Of which know nothing CRITICALLY. .
81 III. g. Stevens.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
TURKISH TROOPS
ARE ANNIHILA1ED
Three Battalions Are Wiped Out by
Insurgents in Districts Near
:. Saloniki.
The Bulgarian Government Sum.
mons Reserves to the Colors
to Meet Eventualities.

Constantinople, Sept. 16.-The feast Of
the cross passed off without disturbances
at Beirut.
Contrary to the official reports, advices
from good sources say the Macedonian
insurgents are holding their own at sew
eral points and are 1nflicting defeats on
the Turks in the districts of Morihova and
Melnik, sixty-f1ve miles from Salonilti,
where three Turkish battalions have al
most been annlhilated.
The local authorities at Monastir are
seeking to prevent the foreign consuls
and correspondents from leaving the town
under the allegation that their lives will
be endangered.
1t Is said that the sultan was much an.
noyed when he learned that Albanian
troops had been dispatched to Adrianople.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
CALL OUT THE RESERVES
Bulgaria Takes Steps to Increase n.
Fighting Force.

Bulgaria Takes Steps to Increase Her
Fighting Force.
Sofia, Sept. 16.-Twenty thousand Bull
garian reserves belonging to the divisions
on the Turkish frontier have been called
to the colors.
In official quarters it is declared that
the only step actually decided upon is
the summoning to colors of the first three
divisions. which retired from the army
during the last three years This will
give a force of some 10000 men who
will be chiefly employed in strengthening
the troops along the frontier
A general instruction in the vilayet OF
Saloniki, east Of the Vardar river, is an
nounced to have begun yesterday. The
region is divided into eight districts each
commanded by Bulgarian officer. Gen
eral Zontcheff. president Of the Macedon-
ian committee, Is the commander in
F.. ID
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
SIR THOMAS
IS STRICKEN
Prominent Yachtsman Is Very Ill
With Appendicitis in a
Chicago Hotel.

Chicago, Sept. 1e.-sir Thomas Upton
is suffering from colitis and catarrhal
appendicitis, according to an official
statement made by his physicians this
afternoon. Assuming the public. to be in
possession Of the fact Of the distinguished
Englishman's illness, the statement was
issued a follow: II ssys.-4
The disease-colitis and catarrhal appendicitis
lis progressing favorably, and the condition OF
the patient IL satisfactory.
Homer NJ. Thomas, NJ. D.
George w. Webster, NJ. d.
Nicholas Zenn NJ. D.. f,s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16
POISON EATERS
TO MsUME WORK
Dr.. Wiley's Boarders Will Begin on
salicylic Acid About
Oct. !.
Several Of Last Winters Glass, Now
Married, Will Keep to Wifey's
Cookery.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, Sept. 16. DIR Wileys pol
son eaters, who gained undying fame last
winter by consuming borax In unlimited
cultural department. viii this fall tackle
salicylic acid. DIR. Wiley, who has been
in Europe for several months, will re-
turn to his desk next week and imme-
diately make arrangements for continu-
ing his poison eating contest. The ex-
element will begin about Oct /.
It was stated at the department that
the men who would submit to the tests
have not yet been selected It was ad-
1nitted that some Of the dozen young men
who were experimented on last winter
would not again offer themselves as a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-16

the United States in the isthmus, under
the treaty Of 1916 with New Grenada, to
which the so-called Colombian republic has
fallen heir. The brief discloses some very
interesting facts. 1t shows that the United
States has always maintained what might
be termed the right Of eminent domain in
the isthmus. and that the treaty of l846
is in effect concrete expression of that
principle. The isthmus is already under
an American hegemony so far as means
Of transit and communication are con-
cerned. and it is serious question which
President Roosevelt will inquire into, II
this country does not posses sthe right to
open canal thru Colombian territory.
Lewis Cass, fifty years ago secretary OF
state to Mr. Buchanan, wrote to the
American minister to Nicaragua July Is,
1858, to this effect:
The Cass Letter.
1.-THE progress of events has rendered
the inter- oceanic route across the mar
row portions of Central America vastly
important to the commercial world, and
especially to the United States, whose
possessions extend along the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts, and demand the speediest
and, easiest modes of Communication.
While the rights Of the states occupying
this region should always be respected,
we shall expect that these rights be ex-
ercised in a spirit BETTING the occasion
and the wants and circumstances that
have arisen.
Sovereignty has it's duties as we'll as
its rights and none of these local govern
ments, even; if administered with more
regard to the just demands of other ma
lions than they have been, would be per-
n1itted in a spirit Of eastern isolation tc
close the gates Of intercourse on the grea,
highways of the world, and justify tho
act by the pretension that these avenues
of trade and travel belong to them, an6
that they choose to shut the door, or what
is almost equivalent, to incumber then
with such unjust relations as would pre-
vent their general use.