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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-26
Local News
Sunday is the first of March.

ley, Was IiduSaStAnS OuSihSSS h@AS
today.
A man isn't necessarily proud Of
a cold In his head because he blows
about 1t.
A woman's mind Is on something
higher than dress when she wants
a new bonnet.
J. w. Hitchcock, "a popular young
man of Friendly, was calling on
friends here today.
Practice Is said to make perfect,
yet few doctors or lawyers are
models of perfection.
! Charley Duel. the we'll known
and popular oil man was In the
city today on business.
&C. Mccormick left on the gil
train this morning for Parkersburg
and other points south.
Moths must be cold blooded
creatures; they frequently appear
In overcoats In August.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Roome, OF
Pine Grove. spent the day In the
city, the guest of relatives.
| ]. G. Jackson, a we'll known
driller, OF this city,le this morning
for the Pine Grove oil field.
L. c. Wilson, the extensive oil
operator and producer, left the city
this morning for points south.
Charles Talbot, who resides In
Ohio, just opposite the city, was a
LIST. Marys business caller today.
William WeIt,a popular travelling
salesman of Wheeling, was calling
on his patrons In the city today.
Bruce NeA, Of the grocery firm
of Nef Bros & Co., was business
caller at New Martineville today.
Contractor J. G Wolf left this
morning for the Bens Run oil field
to look after his business interests.
T.. c. Lewis, the we'll known Cir
cular and Sample distributor of this
city, went to St. Marys this morn
Ing.
DR.. W. II. Kerr returned to the
city last evening from profession
al visit at points In Monroe county,
Ohio.
Kellev Grove, popular livery
man of Honey Run, Weizel county,
was business caller In the city to-
day.
Frank King, a popular tool
dresser of this city, left this morn.
ing for the Wilson Run, Ohio, oil
field.
W. S. Mooney left the city this
morning for Matamoras to look af'
ter his oil interests west OF that
place.
J.C. Evans, prosperous farmer
who resides just northeast Of the
city, was a business visitor today at
Friendly.
Sheriff Hart, of Wetzel county,
was numbered with the prominent
business callers at Tyler S Metrop'
oils today.
Theo. Haught,a highly esteemed
resident of Witten, Ohio, went to
Marietta this morning on bust
ness mission.
7. W. Barton, a we'll kuo Un
Wheeling grocery travelling sales
man, was calling on his customers
here today.
The large furniture ware room, OF
Mccoy Bros, which Is being erected
on Main street. is receiving the
finishing touches.
Allen Wells, of Toronto, Ohio
was In the city last night on his
way to visit his mother who re-
sides near Friendly.
T. J. Moran, the we'll known
tank contractor, left the city this
morning for Pine Grove to look at
ter his business interests.
Ed Hanlon. the efficient book
keeper for Henneghan & DAILY, went
to Ben's Run this morning 10 look
after his oil interests In that local
ity.
| A. ]. Yoke, the we'll known oil
operator, returned to the city this
morning from an extensive busi-
ness trip to points east. Mr.. Yoke
visited his family who reside at
Adrian, Mich, during his alb
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
PYGMIfS OF EUROPE.
The Prehistoric Race, Now Only
Found In Africa.

A German anthropologist. Herr
Thilenius. has recently shown thai
pygmies-now only found in the In
terror Of Africa--were, during pre-
historic times, spread over parts Of
Europe. Numerous skeletons found
In Silesia show that the stature OF the
men they represent was not much
above four and q half feet. There
were pygmies In Switzerland and in
Alsace also.
Many of the latter were four feet In
height. These dwarf races were in no
wise degenerates. They appear to
have persisted up to comparatively
recent times. The pygmies Of Silesis.
for instance, were contemporary with
the Romans and they continued up to
the tenth century. Atpresent there Is
no vestige Of such race. but their
skeletons remain to prove their exist
ence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
The ua.ted States dis,
Baltimore American,

Baltimore American)
The United States is." or '.the Uni.
ted States are"
For years the contest has waged az
to whether the third person singular
present indicative Of the verb ''to be-
should be used In connection with the
noun United States. or whether the
proper form is not that Of the present
indicative plural Of the same verb.
The battle Of the grammarians has
not been without Interest," to the gen.
eral public; but now they may lay
aside their arms and enjoy the truce,
for the committee on revision cf the
laws has, 10 reviewing the federal
statutes. decided that ."the United
States is." The singular present Of
the verb TO be" will. therefore, be
used In the forthcoming edition Of the
revised statutes. and from the legal
viewpoint ''the United States are" will
cease to exist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
REED SMOOT
THE APOSTLE
Compromise Reached That
VIII Seat the Mormon.
Must Favor Federal Afnendment Pro-
hIbitins PoIyssmy-Must
Help Kearns.

SALr LAKE CrrY. Feb. 2s.-A deal il
on BY which Apostle Reed smoot Of
tho Mormon church, the senator-elect
from Utah. will be seated by the Uni
ted States senate. and what promised
to be one Of the most sensational re-
ligious political fights In the history
Of the senate will be amicablY settled.
1t is asserted today that negotiations
have reached the stage where the deal
10 as good a. closed.
The conditions Of the agreement by
which Smoot Is to take his place in
the senate stated today are: 'On con-
sideration Of the apostle being per-
mitted TO assume his duties be shall
consent to the passage OF an iron-clad
amendment to the United States con-
stitution forbidding the practice Of
and providing disfran-
chisement In addition to fine and i'm.
prisonment upon conviction. The
United States courts are to have iuris-
dlcticn In all such cases. The apostle
senator is to advocate this amend
nent
In addition to hisSmootistop opledge
himself 10 sec that the church infiu-|
encs 10 exerted to return Senator
KsaEns or some man Kearns
may name to the senate two years |
from now. It is asserted that is mat
lers stand Senator Kearns is absolute
master Of the situation as regards the
iisposition OF Smoot's case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
CHURCH POLITICS.
Squabble ID Manila ef Independent
Catholics.

MANILA, Feb. as.--Evidence ID accu.
mulating which practically confirms
the belief that "Bishcp" Aglipsy's
schismatie movement is degenerating
into q triangular political combine
ton with Workingmea's Union and
the Nationalist party. and that 1t Is
absorbing majority Of the irreOon-
cilablss In the Nationalist party.
This combination d . natural re-
suit Of the necessity for widening the
field Of ofindependent Catholicism. The
future Of the movement probably will
be largely political.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
U. 5. Senator fulton Has q
Grand Ovation Today.
eRnTtsT MrM N Ova HlsloRr
flsrIne Procession Escnsts Railroad
Train 10 Depot Happy 0cca-
sion for Thousands. ~

This has been a gala dayin Astoria.
United States Senator Fulton's recep.
tion has abeorbed the entire attention
Of the Astoria people. AtiI o'clock nil
the stores and places Of business were
closed and the entire city and oil her
ccuntry nsightors turned out 70 do
honor TO Astorla's fayorite son.
The executive committee mapped
out It's program and had thoussndsof
circulars distributed over the city to
inform the people. as no paper issued
this morning. The circular was 40
follows.
.Astoria's reception to Senator Rul,
ton. Welcomed Programs Senator
and escort will arrive on regular train
at A. u @. r. R. Depot. Marine pa
rade win escort train from Tongue
Point to Astoria. Salute Of twenty.
one guns from U. 8. y. Perry. Pro-
cesslon will form at depot II. ].
Wherlty grand marshal. Line Of
march will be west on Commercial 10
Seyenth; north on seventh 70 Bond; |;
east on Bond 10 Occident Hotel. Ad-
dress Of welcome by Hon. John II.
Smith"
Last night q special reception COM
mittee ofai, with L. W. Tallant chair
man. went up on the train to escort
Senator Fulton down this morning.
The presidents Of the Chamber Of
Commerce and Of the Push club were
among the number At II o'clock all
the shipping In the harbor, gaiiy deco.
rated with United States flags. sailed
up In Q marine parade to Tongue
Point where demonstration was
made as the regular train came
around the Point through the out
with the special cars Of Senator Full
tons suite attached. The revenue
cutter Perry belched forth national
salute Of 81 guns as beftted Washing
Eon's birthday and the presence OF o
q ational senator. The steamboats, all |
out with their whistles and
with noise and iollity the marine pa
rade made o professional down to the
4. 8 O. r. depot Here the distin-
guished Historian was met and vel
,omed by Mayor surprenant and a
number OF leading citizens. The
address was neat and brief
'ut Earnest and was happily responded
% by Senator Fulton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
DEWEY'S COUNTRY SEAL.
villa and Estate Near New fisyer
sor Summsr Resort.

NEW HAVEN. Feb. ss.--Town CLERK
Waterbury is authority for the state.
ment that the recent purchase Of the
villa and estate atStamford adjoining
the famous Rock Hill Dairy Farm.
once the property Of Captain Benii-
man Greene. who is : fugitive from
fustiCe in Quebec for connection with
the Carter frauds In Savannah harbor,
is for o country seat for Admiral Dew
ey, who Is in future to make this Q
summer home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
TUBERCULOSIS.
Camping Ground on Hudson for Life
In Tents.

New YoRK. Feb. 2s.-Since DR.. Led
erie, president Of the board Of health,
announced his plan for the establish
ment Of q camp for persons suffering
from pulmonary tuberculosis. he has
received communications from mum
Der Of people who have property for
sale. DR.. Lederle's Idea Ia 10 select a
site on high ground in the vicinity Of
the Hudson river and he has now un-
der consideration several sites above
High Bridge
There are about 10000 persons in
this city suffering from tuberculosis.
and II is believed that many could be
permanently CURED II the disease were
treated In It's earliest stages. The cost
Of hospital construction is $1,000 a pa
tient and II is obvious some years
would elapse before funds could be
raised 70 build . great institution.
DR.. Ledarle's proposal is for the city
TO buy property in healthy localities
and establish camps where patients
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23

The Ilwaco Journal says d large
corps OF y. :. engineers will take
charge Of Fort Candy and modernize
that fort The Journal Is reliably IN
formed that the department. propose
to put in two batteries OF the flrstclass,
which means two disappearing guns
similar to those at Fort Columbia.
also that large Improvements to the
barrack buildings, military roads.
ETC.. will be made at this time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23

All Of Astoria was out 70 greet Soma
TOR Fulton. Dsmocrats We'd with re
pablicsns ii doing him honor Tn
rich and ths poor. tho banker and ih,
mechanic. the school children and al
tho people we're thers.
At the depot upon arrival Of th,
train, there was 0 jam the like oi
which was never before seen In Az
tcria. George Washington. Andrew
Jaokson and Abraham Lincoln days
were mot IN It The 4th Of July was a
mere side show. No man ever had q
more iistssring reception. There we're
two special cars. containing senator
Falton's guests, 40 in number, 40 Of
them being ladies. There were IS
members Of the Legislature along. In.
Guiding Ron. John Gil. Il didn't
quite get on the band wagon" said the
representative Of Portland 'sgreas book
stcre. ''bnt ! was mot disappointed in
the result. you betr" There was
never such > procession followed o
man IN Astoria before. albeit u was
wholly impFempta and without effort
to organize u Al least 5000 people
Allied the streets and followed the car.
risge containing Senator Fulton and
Ms beautiful snd popular wife. It
may oe sddsd fnss ths senator's faith
lul massin, 'Volonel " was IN the pro-
cession almost hidden BY Unfied States
nags ana stopping proudly alongside
W. y. Haidernan. the senator's
nephew. The procession stopped ct
the occident where Hon. John Il.
smith. the able and popular demo-
cratic leader made . very appropriate
and happy address OF welcome. to|
which Olafsop's fayorite SON made .
Brilliant resuonaa. An OrpQOnian
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23

For sale Six hives OF italian bees
and fixtures complete. For further
particulars apply - this Oiflce. jlTlm
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
could live In tents.

could live In tents.
Il u estimated that the cost Of d
camp % accommodate 200 people
would be about $4,000. DR.. Iederle
will submit bis plan to the board Of
estimate % soon 40 be obtains a suit
able site.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23

Bann Whiskey is the best In the
world; absolutely pure. For sale 1t
The National.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-23
ANTHRACITE
COAL FIELDS
Big Find IN CowIitz Pass N
Cascade Mountains.
TACOMA LAsIERs 10 bl ExrtnofD


TACOMA. Feb. a. George WYkeI of
North Yakima and several associates.
who own the anthracite coal fields rs-
Gently discovered at CowIifz Pass. are
endeavoring to establish rail commu-
nicaticn with their properly VIII ths
Tacoma Eastern Railway. AL ona
time line was projected from North
Yakima, but the distance vas % grsat
and the country to Be traveraed %
rough that the idea was not considered
feasible.
The Tacoma Eastern is already
constructed to Eatonville and win
soon penetrate as far as Elbe ii the
foothills Of the upper NisquaIIy
From this point there ID a natural
pass termed Pleasant Valley country.
by travelling which the road would
reach the Tilton and Oowlitz River
countries. thus giving the output q
tbs mines q direct route % tidewatez.
These coal fields contain practically
the only coal yet found IN the state
which compares favorabIy With ths
hard coal OF the east.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

mile here by quarter of a second,
going the distance in l.59a. The pre-
vious record. 200. was held by Lou
Dillon and Major Delmar.
Such an ovation as was given Cres-
ceus has rarely been witnessed The
stallion was nearly smothered, so eager
were the people to get near enough to
pat him.
The track was in prime condition.
Cresceus was paced by running mate,
Milo the Tramp, to a sulky. Cresceus
used no wind shield The first quarter
was made in 80 seconds, the half in
59A seconds. the three-Quarter in / so,
and the mile in 1.5y&.
George H. Ketcham, who owns Cres-
oeus, and who drove him, said:
"The conditions were perfect. When
I was here week before last the track
was wet. but saw its advantages and
determined to come back. The result
justified my expectations. I knew be-
fore the race that the stallion would
beat his record, but did not anticipate
a triumph so complete. / shall go to
Oklahoma City and Fort Scott right
away TO keep engagements, and that
will be the last time Cresceus will ap-
pear in public"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
THE WENTZ MYSTERY
One Thousand Men Searching Noun.
tains For Missing Man.

Bristol, Tenn, Oct 19-It is now six
days since IL. L. Wentz, the young
Philadelphia millionaire, mysterlously
disappeared in the mountains of Wise
county, w. Va, and Notwithstanding
n party Of 1000 men have been scour-
ing the mountains for five days no
clew has been gained as to what be-
came Of him. The missing mans
brother d. l.. Went2, has Increased
the reward for the finding of tho
young man from $4,000 to $25, 900 pro-
vidcd he is returned alive. Tho reward,
IL tho young man should be found dead,
S. $1,000.
On Wednesday last he left his home
at Big Stone Gap to visit ono of his
men, and was last seen in Kellyview.
which is about four miles from Appa.
Iachfa, n station on tho Louisville and
Nashville Railroad. and is on Il well.
travelled public road leading to Wise
lthe county seat q Wise county, Va.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

Senator Focht's Lewisburg Saturday News says:
"lhc state convention of country commissioners
at littshurg last week gave considerable attcn-
tion to the subject Of good roads Good roads
can be had in most counties at an expense of not
more than two mills annual tax on the assessed
valuation. Enough labor and money HI We been
wasted on road repairing in generation to make
highway which will be good the year round, ifit
only had been applied under some such plan as
the Finn law provides. When people investi-
gate the cost and the beneti, Of road construction
on the right seal they will be heatily in favor
of the movement Good roads are coming, sure.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
Stole United States Naval Stores.

Philadelphia, Oct. 20.-United States
secret service agents in this city ar.
rested a man named John Leon, of
this city, charged with completely in
the stealing of hammocks, silver ware
and naval stores at the League Island
navy yard. Other arrests will follow.
The robberies. amounting to several
thousands Of dollars, have been going
on at the navy yard for several
months. The ordinary police system
Of the yard failed to detect the cul-
prlts. and the secret service mon were
put on the case. with good result.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

In statement frcm the State Highway De-
partment the following information is made pub
lie; "Applications have beer received from Craw-
ford, Mercer, Beaver, Cumberling, Snyder, Le-
high and Lackawanna counties, the latter hav-
ing the distinction Of having sent two petitions.
Other application; Montour, Chester, Montgom-
cry and several other counties, to be presented
soon. 1t is evident from the amount of CORES
pondcnce received and answered by the depart
ment that with the opening of good weather
next spring the department will have its hands
full
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22

Wilmington. Del, oct 19.-The Joy
u Charles SchuI,s, of this city, On
Gndirg his missing daughter al As.
bury Par. y J., after searching for
Ier fgr two years, has been turned
nto sorrow when Schultz discovered
bis daughter be did not tell her that
aer mother and three other members
VI the family had been drowned IN
tbe 81 Louis fcDd. Later be wrote her
a letter " thst effect, ani the news
l4s driven her insane.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
American Adviser Of Kins Of Siam.

Washington, Oct 20-Edward H..
s.orbel has been appointed confden.
ua adviser 70 the king Of Siam, and
will leave for his new post oi duty in
aoou, z week. He was formerly third
assistant secretary of state and also
was minister - Ecuador and Chile.
S.nce thst time he has been professor
Il International law at Harvard Col.
lege. He is the first American who
has bec- named for the position he
has accepted.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
Dress Goods

Late that evening MS morse re'l1
to Kellyview. The officers Of the !
pany were notified by telephols
search was at once instituted W
had not been found by the next >
ing. the entire force Of the COM
was set to work and the search p
cuted in every direction. As N|
trace of him has been found.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
Bank Cashier Gets Seven Yea

Trenton. n. j., Oct. 2O.-EhoI.
Cowart, cashier OF the Nayeslii
tlonal Bank. of Red Bank. whi
fenced IN the United States CON-
Judge Kirkpatrick to serve sevehl,
in the New Jersey states prise,
embc22Irmont and classification .
banks accounts. Henry C. Ia'1
assistant cashier of the same
entered plea OF not guilty to
and abetting Cowart in the iai]
ton Of the banks books. ~
asked for an immediate trial, n']
date was set for November q
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
A Treatment for Cancer.

The Weatrtord (N. w Times gives the fol-
lowing remedy for cancer.
"Put 207 drops of carbolic acid in pint of
glycerine. Put two table-spoouflls of this in a
tumbler of water, and of, this mixture take one
tablespoonful twice day. Have the acid COM
bind with glycerine by druggist who will get
the correct amount. This formula can be re-
dhced to any quantity desired"
This is said to dissolve the cancerous cells
and effect a perfect and painless cure. Tie
editor of the "Timcs" vouches for a number of
curos which have been made by this remedy in
his vicinity, and he adds "Knowing the
source from which this formula came we heartily
recommend that any one suffering In the early
stages of cancer should consult their physician
as to their physical condition, AMI if possible try
this remedy" This remedy is said to lie the
one used by those who advertise to and do cure
cancer without the use of the knife or plaster.
1t may be well for people to remember that
alcohol isa perfect antidote for carboc acid
either internally. Anyony taking carbolic acid
in any form rs medicine should avoid the use
Of alco! oil in every form as it destroys the mcdi-
cnal effect ofthc acid. | his preparation has
been etlcctua in many cases. according to the
editors statement, and may be the remedy that
that medical fraternity ,has so long souget in
vain.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
AMERICA WINS
BOUNDARY CASE
Lower Alaskan Gold Fields Belong
to United States.
CANADA GETS ONE WATERWAY

London, Oct l9.-The Alaska Boun.
dairy Commission has reached an
agreement wherby all the American
contentious are sustained, with the
exception of those in relation to the
Portland canal, which Canada wins.
All that now remains to be done is for
lhc commissioners to afix their sigma,
'tuse - toThe DECISION and complete the
map which will accompany It. On
the map Will be marked the boundary
line definitely fixing the division OF
AUer.r-- -v' British territory. on
such l4s.. lAat no American citizen
will lose R foo. of land he already be-.
Hsyel l7 HE'LL while The United States
will g. . -.. waterways TO the rich
Alasr-@ territory, with the execution
Of tn Portland canal, which gives
Cana The o.a outlet she so much
L-c-a.
TLe ing =-..-.-E dispute was only
se-..si afr week Of keen. trying.
secr.t .-..c-aH0n between the arbi.
tratC-s. Even vq 70 the last nom nj
there was al acute possibility that a
a!sa-r. U5-t might result and the
who'll proceedings fall TO the ground
Lord hlvc-s-u-e though openly in.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
PRESIDENT DENIES PuMoRs
No Difference Of Opinion Wi.h Cabinet
Members Over Postal Probe.

Washington, Oct. 20. - President
Roosevelt has authorized the state
ment that there is no truth whatever
IN the rumors OF differences Of opin-
ion between himself and Secretary
Shaw, or among members Of the cabi-
net growing out Of the report which
has been made 70 him by Charles Bon
apart and Holmes Conrad OF their in
vesugations into charges affecting the
postal service
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
Italian Premier May Resi1n,

Rome. Oct l7.-Premier Zanardelli
has arrived in Rome. It is persist.
emily rumo.el that his object in sum.
moning a council Of ministers, which
action has aroused considerable spec.
ula,ion, is to notify them of his de-
termination 10 resign. Signor Nasi.
minister OF public instruction, is said
10 have confirmed this report.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-22
RennsY 70 Lay of 400 Men.

Altoona, Pa, Oct. l9.-The Penn.
sylvania Railroad company has issued
orders TO cut down the force in the
Altoona shops 10 per cent. which will
necessitate suspending 500 men. Ital.
ians are TO be laid of before any
Americans, II is said.