davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
THE REWARD OF VIRTUE.
Uncle Bills Escape from the Fate
That BefeII Bad Jake Phelps.

That Befell Bad Jake phelps
"Y' can always4reckon on 1t, 1t pays
T. be good" said Uncle Bill. Virtue
beats vice in every race, an in addi-
ton t. bein' it's own reward it usually
pulls in a few of tn outside bets OF
life along with it.
"Take tn case of poor old Jake
Phelps. for example. How's that? Y
never heerd tell of what happened t
Jake? Well, then, y better listen now.
It'll be a good lesson fur ye.
cake wus a bad man clear through.
He drank an cussed an Lor' knows
what he didn't do. He'd steal tn dinner
bag of a blind horse if he thought
there wus oats in it.
GAS fur me, on tn other hand, I've
always lived a good Christian life an
never done no critter harm, as any
one who ever knew nell tell We.
knew Jake's old man an felt sorry ter
see tn boy goin' wrong. Why, I've
talked t. him with tears in my eyes
as big as horse chestnuts tryin' t get
him t. change his ways an walk tn
path of righteousness. Little good 1t
did, though, as you'll see.
"'Twus on as likely a spring Sun
day as y ever seed that Jake met
his end. We wuz walkin' through tn
woods leadin' t. Morton's Drop. Every
thing wuz peaceable. TIL beez wuz
hummin' round tn wild flowers along
tn roadway, an tn little birds Wuz
a-titterin' in tn trees, all so joyful
like that it seemed it ought t soften
any mans heart.
"I pleaded with Jake durin' that
walk as I'd never pleaded afore. BY
tn time I'd finished talkin' we'd
reached tn end of tn walk an stood
on tn end of tn precipice, a-lookin'
at tn calm lake that lies below.
Suddenly Jake wheeled round
facin' me. A strange look came into
his eyes an I drew back skeered-like'
"Gol durn you, Bill he groWled'
What tn ell right have you got t be
.alkin' t. me tn way y have, y old
varmint, we. Why, I've half mind t
heave " off inter-
With that he sprung at me like a
wildcat
Help!n l hollered, but he grabbed
hold of my throat an shut me OH
There we fought like two hyenas, ne
a-tryin' t. throw me off, an me a-tryin'
not t let him.
Back an forth, back and forth we
swayed. But he wus younger n
wus, an finally his strength began I
tell. He gave me one final push an
over | went. | made clutch at him
an he came, too.
Down, down, down.
poor Jake met a just but awful
death in tn placid lake below.
me? Oh, jest as we struck tn
water 1 woke up an found twas moth
In but a dream with me. But poor
Jake, he never woke up. All of which
goes t. show tn truth of what l said
about virtue in tn first place"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
Pope Leo Dead.

The whole civilized world mourns
the loss of Pope Leo who has been
more than father to the Catholic
world. But who thinks of himself
when he may be dying of kidney
trouble. The reason that kidney
disease Is so deceitful is, we don't
heed the warning until too late.
Can you afford to take any chances?
Delay may mean death. DeBells
Kidney Pills wills will cure any case
price CSC. D. A. Henderson, will
refund your money unless cured.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
Protruding Piles Cured.

Five years ago 1 was troubled
with protruding piles. They were
very painful, and for six weeks l
was unable to replace them. used
one CSC bottle of San Cura ONT
ment, which relieved the pain and
cured me entirely. I have had no
return of them In five years. 1t al
so cured my daughter Of the piles.
I could make oath to the above.
JOHN G. ROSS.
Hydetown, Pa
25c and soc. If your druggist
does not keep 1t, send stamps or
money order to Thompson Medical
Co., Titusville, Pa. We will send
1t postpaid.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
Potent PHI Pleasure.

The pills that are potent In their
action and pleasant In effect are De-
Wits Little Early Risers. W. S.
Philpot, of Albany, Ca, says Our
Ing a bilious attack I took one.
Small as 1t was 1t did me more good
than calomel, blue.mass or any
other pills I ever took and at the
same time 1t effected me pleasantly
Little Early Risers are certainly an
ideal pill" Sold by
Opera House Drug Store
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
LOOK HIRE FOR IT
It is What the Reader Has Long
Sought,

Sought,
People will read advel tisements
about cures made by medicine. As
they read the wonder If the state
ments are true. If true, was the
reliet temporary or permanent!
Read this case about Doan's Kidney
Pills:
W. Il. Clarke, of Bennett street,
accountant at the Bloch Bros. To-
bacco Works, Wheeling, W. Va,
says: IF my back aches I know
what will cure 1t, Doan's Kidney
Pills. They are the best remedy l
ever came across. For months l
was plagued with backache, not
sharp pains but dull aching all
the time, that made me feel miser'
able. I got medicine on different
occasions from doctors and 1t
seemed to relieve me for the time,
but 1t was soon as bad as ever.
Hearing of Doan's Kidney Pills, 1
took a course of the treatment.
They cured me, and that cure has
been lasting. I will corroborate
this In a personal interview or In
reply to any communication mailed
to me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price,
50 cents a box. Foster Milburn
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the u. S.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29

There has been several cases of
smallpox In other towns and as we
do not desire to have this dreaded
disease In Our city, we want every
one to take particular pains not to
be exposed to the disease. D. A.
Henderson, also advises to keep In
perfect health and especially your
kidneys. He advises the use of
DeBells Kidney Pills which he
guarantees to cure or refund the
money. Don't delay, 1t may mean
death. No cure, no pay. Price 25c
per box.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
LAST EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY
September 3rd, Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad,

Only $1,000 round trip, tickets
good In coaches; $I2.oo round trip,
tickets good In parlor and sleeping
cars In connection with regular
pullman ticket. All tickets good
sixteen days. Cali on ticket agent
Baltimore & Ohio Railol ad at once
for reservations and full informa-
ton. 3 Is ot.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29

Gold, silver and pearl handled
fountain pe:s at McCoy's Book
Store and at prices that will sur
prise you. Come and get one.
Fl 4t
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29

See the entirely new line of ten
and twenty five cent books at Nc
Coy's Book Store. eat
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29

and furnished rooms. 92I Water
street. S249t
E. R. B. Martin, Esq, of st.
Marys, was In the city last eve
ming.
L. T. Shannon left this morning
for Wellsville, N. Y, to visit his
family.
Clint Stealey, a popular young
man of Middlebourne, was In the
city today.
Frank Hicks went to Raven
Rock, this morning to look after his
oil interests.
Hon. P. B. Lowry went to Grape
Island this morning to spend the
day with friends.
Thos. Smith and little daughter,
of Parkersburg, are visiting rela-
tives near the city.
D. A. Hissom, a prominent farm.
mer of Sardls, Ohio, was business
caller In the city today.
George Deist, who resides In Ohio
just opposite the city, was New
Martinsville business caller today.
For Rent-a 7 room house newly
painted and papered call on X. B.
Ringler 616 Wells street, Sisters.
vile. ~ tt
The west end of Catherine street
Is In filthy condition and should
have attention from the proper
authorities.
For Rent:-Two houses each
containing FIVE rooms. Inquire OF
Mrs. Emma S. Evans, No. 296, North
Wells street. S273t
Miss Jennie Myers, who has
been visiting Mrs. Rehl, of the
South Side, left for her home today
at GAINESVILLE, o.
Thomas Cramblet and sons
Frank and Fred, of Arvilla, were
calling on friends In the city yes
terday afternoon.
W. Grove and family, who have
been visiting near Middlebourne,
returned home this morning to
Kingtown. Wetzel county.
IN. Gold, a we'll known oil
operator and producer of the South
Side, left for Buffalo N. Y, this
morning to join his family who are
visiting there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steele and little
daughter Anna, of north Wells
street, left yesterday for Raven Rock,
where they will visit friends for a
few days.
When you want physic that Is
mild and gentle, easy to take and
certain to act, always use Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
For sale by c. w. Grier.
Misses. Anna and Bessie Stealey,
who have been visiting the family
of their brother J. E. Stealey, of
Middlebourne, returned to their
home this morning at Williams.
town.
Often a person puts off taking
needed tonic because of the disa.
greeable taste of most tonic prepar-
atoms.
Therefore, the ideal tonic should
be pleasant to the palate. Wal
theirs Peptonized Port may justly
claim the title of the ideal tonic, for
In addition to being highly agreea.
BILE to the taste, 1t Is strengthened
of greatest value, combining port
wine, itself a tonic of noted efficacy,
with pepsin which Is natures own
digestive agent.
This preparation restores lost vi
tally and cures nervous prostra-
ton, indigestion and all kindred
ailments. For sale by all druggists.
Small size 50 cents, large size 81
Mrs. Thomas Sterritt and chill
dren, Mrs. L. M. Hunter and children,
Mrs. Cramble, Miss Bessie Mitchell
and little Miss Florence Paesler
spent Yesterday at Paden City. The
day was most delightfully."- spent
and the outing greatly enjoyed by
all.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-03
ADAMS EK. Is OFF IS
Pennsylvania Touched 1875 on
Heavy Sales Of Stocks After
the, Opening.
A Number of Bad Jolts for Some Of
the; Well Known Securities I,
Gen. Electric Of A..

MANY markets are incomplete owing to the
trouble with the wire service caused by the snow
storm around 2Chicago.]
New York, April 3.-The opening dealings III
stocks to-day showed no change from recent slug
gish, apathetic conditions There was a fall Of
but changes otherwise were narrow and insig-
nhcant and about equally divided between gains
Signs Of liquidation in Southern. Pacinc unset
through the list. Southern Pacific was forced
down 3as to 5514 and Pennsy lvaiiia touched 1875,
new. level for the movement. AL the princf-
pal active stocks declined point or more! and "a
few two points ors$over. Adams Express sold
at decline of 10 points, and American Express
advanced three, afterwards reacting five. Gen
caused a rally of IN in Southern Pacific and, a
point IN Union Pacific Erie first preferred, Cana
dian Pacific, Amalgamated, Sugar and Colorado
The market became duh at rally Bonds
were heavy at noon. tn. ~ s.. -.
Sales by dispirited holders, coupled with ag-
erosion bear selling of specialtes, accelerated
the downward tendency of the market. Penn
syivan1a, Southern Pacific, Colorado Fuel, Sugar
Amalgamated and Metropolitan Street Railway
lacked effective support and their weakness soon
reacted ~ to 54A. Pennsylvania and Southern
Pacific lost 1A each, touching the lowest figures
On the movement. New Haven, dropped four
Delaware & Hudson: 2h, General Electric two
and Amalgamated, Car preferred, Metropolitan
Street Railway, Tennessee Coal, Northwestern,
st: Louis Southwestern and Erie first preferred
1@1A. The market steadied trihe on short
coverings but the demand was not urgent enough
to help the list much. r. 49,: 49,. -. -
Buyers on the decline realized on their hold
ings. and as the demand was not large enough
to absorb the offerings prices fell back all around
Southern Pacific reacted to 65A, but other stock.
ruled fractionally above the lowest and rallied
again before the end of the hour. 1f.-z
The recovery gathered Roadway and the de
mand from the shorts to cover became urgent
Southern Pacific jumped to go and huctuated VIC
iently below that. The level Of the, whole mar
reached a point or more in Union Pacific, st
Paul, Atchison, New York Central, Baltimore &
and Reading. Brooklyn Transit rose vigorously
2A over last night: With the demand from thu
advance, prices fell back: The closing was dull
and easy. - IL: - ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-03
GRAIN TRADE GOSSIP

Bradstreets weekly clearances This week.
313o 000 bu; last week, 2,e04, 900 bu last year,
Clearanees: Wheat and four, $4,000 bu;
cosn 5s5, 900 bq; oats, 5000 bu; -, :, :. :,
New York reports eighteen loads of wheat for
Southwest selling good deal of July wheat
London gives European -four and wheat stocks
afoat and In warehouses at so, 100000 bu, COM
ea Sh e% suspe sg 1sy s ss
sn9z5 stf hfsSer
Chicago-7The strong Paris cable is claimed by
% hays agents there on the to
few rich Hebrews They have a squeeze there
in April on light stocks. This latter comes in
a special cable in answer to direct inquiry from
St. Louis-Corn opened quiet and a shade
corn traders are going into wheat heat II Wheat Is
to BULL 1t will naturally help corn. .,...f -
Ghicsso to Watson: Have private cable from
nroomhall cables that advices from Paris con-
some complaints from the north of France, where
the weather has been rainy and rather cold. To-
fers. His agent at Lille, in the extreme north,
reports that the reseeding this spring was much
Larger than n had been valentine
sold about 25o,Ooo bu of May wheat openly.
Still the crowd will have it he is the best buyer
| under cover. - a.. :.
probably 80, 900 bu Nay wheat 50 far. today.
1 Logan, and Bryan have sold for Dunno. I I
| Forccast-lllinos, indiana, Missouri. Michigan,
Wisconsin, rain or snow. Colder this afternoon,
odag fs
warmer Saturday. Minnesota and the Dakotas,
| fair and warmer !.
Moore Of Chicago wired The crowd 80 up
against the Armour selling and just gobble II
| up. They have an idea he is fooling SO they
| hang on to their wheat on breaks as they figure
1t will always go back again. think he il
/ short He may buy little on weak spots but
! they are on the short side without doubt The
market will be very nervous and liable to quick
| breaks and rallies. 80 ..
St, st. Louis; Wheat rallying here on the highe,
New York: Wheat opens nervous. with pit
traders afraid to sell it short; fear Of bull
| manipulation making them very cautious.
q Oats soa higher in Chicago under small offerings
Wire: service very bad this morning. Wires
1 down generally. ~ ~ ;:
Weather map shows but little change in TEN
peratures. Colder in Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa
Missouri and Kansas. Showing at Kansas City
and Chicago Raining at Springfield, Mo-, ant
indianapolis. Rains in Ohio valley, Missouri
Kansas, Oklahoma Heavy rain at Springfield
4 Ill. ..'. - :
Paris close: Wheat, 25@e4o confines higher
-four, 3e;14O. centimes higher, = -. =
+ Chicago Harris Gates big seller whea
this morning. The crowd sold with them bu
buying it back. They are in now and marke
Chicago to L. T. Sowle: Crowd bulline whea
although Valentine is selling. He has sol
500, 900 already. -. ~ E. n Il E -.
Broomhall wires: Our agent at Havre tele
graphs that the new French wheat crop viii
probably show some deficit and imports Of for
eign wheats are probable.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-03
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

New York tock Exchange Will be closed FIJI
whaiion. Cas- 4 Co.: from New York., The
rumor that financial backing has been secured for
enter into active Competition With the Western
Union and Postal companies between New fo sa
and Chicago s P
New York to whallon., Case : Co.: Despite
treasury this week, the banks have lost $4,000
600 in cash by balance. Money continues uneI
p BARROW Traders We're main sellers, but it was
the market the last few days had disappeared
On any sharp drives would buy stocks for turns.
Charles E. Lewis from New York; Inc money ,;sig
IN few days p to IN natara alone
is not a bar tc improvement, Disappointment TO-
asy l. te result tit q Selling q
securities. A week ago this was accounteo tor
Of sstss n aet
ad IN @ @ With heavy Reduction in hs
M o. ta
selling q these ia!sd securities has been
not OF necessity dangerous, demands that oper,
ators shall exercise the greatest care ana avoia
buying largely u Se tss mspnssf
apprehensive; no outside business Weakness IN
affecting market Gycned to
for d ant A stafa
patton easier money and fayoraoie Dunk state-
ment should prevent material DECLINE
The New York banks lost 1912 600 yesterSdaaGy
the subtreasury and since Friday 20a oG ~
that an early summer viii give an impetus to
spring trade and thta there will be return to
file New York banks Of currency beyond their
expectations. eW hope for moderate ad-
vance in prices but we feel justified IN repeat-
ment can come until the currency situation has
adjusted itself more permanent lines ,1 II
congress Is convened in October 1t Will PROBABLY
mass the Aldrich bill which is the nearest APP
roach roach to flexible currency that we are likely
to have for some time but what OF the months
Of August and September when the crops be-
Gin to move. Let the thoughtful man ask him
self where the relief will be at that time: The
ticularly discouraging because 1T is natural In
view Of the high price, of call morley and also
of the situation In connection with the labor
strikes. The real disappointment is the fall
IRE Of the market to broaden at this time be.
cause It has been generally anticipated and II
the Improvement does not, come in, the next tvo
or three weeks it may. not come at all.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-03
NOR. SECURITIES GAME
It Is Being Played to a Finish by
Some Of the Large OPP
orators.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
New York, April 3.-It is an open secret in
Wall street that the cause of the recent weak
witch was helped below los by selling for a
ago tine
considerable line of Northern Securities and be-
letters. they tried to market some me- of It on
the declaration of the increased dividend. but
found that o Gark Dodge Co. had
have carried the stock ever since They dropped
their extremely bullish tone. and in fact ceased
the statement obtained belief that William
Oh
Of 10, 900 shares of St Paul from this firm at
neighborhood Of 15s: This practical git to the
Standard Oil pool was conditional upon an agree,
companies doated during the past year viii re-
cceive ssch support from Standard on banking
or bank as The n
are United States Realty and United States Ship
building. The securities OF these companies have
the Standard Oil banking interests can easily
give to to them new character by letting it be
by Standard Oil banks
This practically forced liquidation on the part
of the two firms in question very ably as
sisted by a. prominent Morgan firm. which started
to sell the market soon the Liquidation be-
ern Securities has been thoroughly technical and
altogether in the hands of Wall street interests:
The public has had nothing to do with it. except
for little sporadic buying and scattering liquid
alton by weak holders of the stocks.
When the stock rallied last Tuesday outside
! shorts found no stock for sale. The Morgan
firm that had sold the stock short around JOG had
covered quietly on Saturday and Monday. and
was making no effort to help the short interest
by inducing more public selling. 1t was in fact
taking what stock offered itself.
The technical position of the stock is intensely
interesting at the present time, not only on ac-
count OF the peculiar circumstances outlined
Iofso hrrf.o Of Tho ~,
portance attached to the decision in the suit now
pending in the federal courts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-03

springs, 1Sc; ducks, young, white, 12c; ducks,
young, colored, lie; geese, fat, heavy, 10Q11e.
DRESSED MEAMS-Veal, fancy, per ID, 7Jac;
fair to good, 8Gp6fac; small or overweight 4G5c;
mutton, fancy, DC; lambs, pelts or fancy lie;
hogs, SIC; medium. Size; heavy, Sc.
Observation-Disclosures, per crate, 81.
i. CABBAGE-Home-gro grown, fancy, per 100 lbs,
POTATOES Per bu, small lots, 45@@5oc; car
lots, No. !, sacks extra, 35c; medium, sacks ex-
SWEET POTATODs-Cobd per brl, 1915.
P0PCORN-Old rice, per lb, 4@5c;s new rice,
:, i MY ~ hoNEY-wnits, fancy, LIB sections.
l7c choice, lib sections, 151lGc.
DRIED PEAS Fancy yellow, per Blu, $1.75:
81 -; marrowfat, $3.50.
DRIED -BEA NS--Fancy navy, per bu, $2.75,
medium, fair, $i:75; brown, $3.50; fair to good,
per prl. 81; Ben Davis
gs ssS spss
ings, ss@s.2s; Roman Beauty, .$s:sS 3D.
P!NFApPLES-;Fer: crate, $n5u@6.
cy, IS; choice, as to size, s2.50@27S; California
D' LEMONS ~ California hfh fancy ss.5o@s.75;
choice, $3.25@3.5O.
/ TANGERINEsAPer half box, $3.50. :
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 24pt case, 81
4 @3.25. s$t.r@sfzs<s ~: 80.
BANANAS! Fancy, large punches s2.75; me. me
I dunn punches, $2.25@25u; small punches, $2g
vi Observation-Disclosures beans, per bu, 1910
egg plant, per doz, 81 so 22o; radishes, per doa
punches, 45150c; lettuce, per doz, 45c; lettuce
per per fos. Celery per
25@ soc; pie plant, per lb, &c.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-04-03
THE RECORD FOR GAMBLING
Belongs to AmerIcans-The Gaming In
stInct Crops Out All Over the
... 49,. the Country.
EIarper's Weekly.

.s..... Harper w eekly. -.
Among the many world records held by
this country at the present time is that of
gambling. We are easily first in this sin
lister accomplishment. It crops out all
over the country-in the street urchin; in
the university youth; in the clerk and the
workman in society; in the family even
(wherc one night a week is often set apart
for an innocent" little game of poker);
in the gambling establishments which the
lay Is powerless to suppress; at the race
tracks, and, above all, in Wall street. It
is safe to say that more gambling goes .on
in Greater New York every day than in
any other community in the world, not
excepting the Kingdom of gambling, Mo-
naco. The dishonesty. corruption and
misery entailed are stupendous and heart
rending to contemplate. At first sight
this incurable mania for gambling with
which we are afflicted seems a heinous
and unmixed evil. It is bad enough, in
all conscience, and it is not our purpose
to plead for it. But as madness is often
the result Of some fine quality or power
becoming excessive or going wrong, SO
gambling seems to be a diseased form Of
a spirit which has made the prosperity Of
America-the spirit Of enterprise. In
fact, enterprise is sort of gambling A
man cages his savings, his time, his en-
ergy in a scheme which he hopes will yield
him fiyefold, tenfold. hundredfold but
whose success is almost as problematical
as the fall of a roulette ball. the finish Of
horse race, or the 1uctuation of the
stock market. The difference between
gambling and genuine enterprise is that in
the former a man wagers on pure hazard,
often pitting his reason against mechan-
ical thing that has nothing. to do with
| reason except to mock It, while in the lat
ter he bets on his own power and resource.
Gambling and enterprise are both the ex-
preston Of an intense ambition to get
| rich. And as long as that ambition re-
mains the moving principle in American
activity, there will be this double express
sion Of it-enterprise and gambling, the
one leading to prosperity, the other more
often than not, to poverty and ruin and
all degradation.