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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24
Local News

Dancing assembly tonight at the
ity Building. Prof. Steinhauser
and Mrs. R. T. Losie. 1t
R. T. McGlothlen and W. B
Newman, of Bellfontaine, Ohio, are
the guests of their relatives on the
Ohio side.
The numerous friends Of J. D.
Garrison, principal of our city
schools, will be sorry to learn he Is
indisposed.
P. II. Gaffney left this morning
for the Reas Run, Ohio, oil field to
look after his extensive interests 10
that locality.
J.E Magner left on the after
noon train for Washington, Pa. ,
where he will remain until after
Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Williamson, of Wells street
has gone to her old home at St
Clairsvllle, Ohio, TO spend a few
weeks with her parents.
Henry B. Lambert, of Wood
field, was transact!ng business
here tod y and will remain In the
city until after Thanksgiving.
Master Frank Smith, we are
sorry to say Is confined to his home
on Charles street by Illness. The
child has symptoms typhoid fever.
If some of the members of the
w. c. T. U. will please call at 2oS
Catherine street they will receive
donations for charitable purposes.
Miss Abby McTige, of Bradford,
Pa. who has been the guest of Mrs.
| o. E. Cunningham, of Railroad
avenue, left for her home this morn
Ing.
Miss Jennie Stewart, of North
Wells street, who has been quite
ill for a month or more with In
hammatory rneumati: m Is now able
to sit up.
Mrs. J. H. Campbell. who has
been visiting relatives and friends
In the city for the past week, left
this afternoon for her home at
Washington, Pa.
Miss Florence, daughter of S. c.
Sybert. of Hill street, continues to
be kept In doors on account of an
attack of rheumatism. Her brother
Earl Is also sick.
U. S. Deputy Marshal George
W. Sine lett for Huntington this
morning, where he will spend
Thanksgiving with his brother-in
law E!more Fetty.
M. G. Scott, the veteran oil
operator of Wheeling, Is here for
Thanksgiving the guest of his s1n-
in-law Henry Carson and family, o.
North Wells street.
B.F. Hawkins, who has been
looking after his business interests
In the vicinity of Elk Fork for the
past ten days, left his afternoon fol
his home at Whitestown, Ind.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24
An Odd GYPSY Custom.

In Hungary, when the question OF
the baby's future comes up for dis
cuSsion among the gypsies, there is no
time wasted in argument. A blanket
is held by the four corners and the
baby is thrown into the air. If it comes
down on its little stomach it is a sign
that it is going to be a musician; if it
falls on its back it is to be a thief. and
the education of the child is begun as
soon as possible in one of these two
time honored professions.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24

Ben Christopher, we'll known
young man OF the city, was In the
railroad collision yesterday evening
at New Martinsville. He saw the
approaching train In time to brace
himself for the terrific shock tba'
he knew was imminent and escaped
unipjured. He says 1t was closest
call he ever had for his life.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24

woman. They at
tempt constantly
to run by the dan.
ger 81 ma Is Of
Nature and that
a tt e m PIT cost S
thousands of lives
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24

1t Is to be hoped that the pump
kin crop has rot been overlooked
In the feverish enthusiasm 10 be
sure Ct a turkey. Thanksgiving
without pumpkin pie Is not much
better than Thanksgiving without
turkey.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24

Miss Mabel Lewis, of Marietta,O ,
we'll and tavorably known In this
city, the family having resided here
at one time, has accepted clerical
position with E. E Stewart & Co
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24

While winter Is joking with Us
up here down 10 Texas and
Louisiana forest FIRE Is raging
This Is a country of gre lat possibili-
ties.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-24
nANeER SIGNALS.

No engineer would be mad enough to
run by the flag which signaled danger.
What the danger was he might not under
stand, but he would take no chances.
It is different with the average man or
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31
WROTE AND ILLUMINATED TRE
BIBLE.

Like the monks of old Mr.. r. B,
Johnson, Glasgow. has written the
Bible by hand and beautifully ilIumi-
mated it. His was hereuean task in
this day of rapid achievement and eX-
peditious processes. Mr.. Johnston
worked seven years over his Bible
manus cript, and not long ago put the
finishing touches upon the unique
book
One striking thing about the pro-
duction is that the lettertext does not
vary from Genesis to Revelation. The
work is done on post quarter paper,
and looks like the production of some
medieval ecclesiastic. The artistic
arrangement, the spacing and the
alignment of the text are due, in
large measure, to the fact that Mr..
Johnston is a practical printer.
I'm my work of rewriting the Scrip
tures.'' said Mr.. Johnston, Il discoV-
cred two typographical errors. These.
you know, are very rare, and are re-
garded as statutory offences, for which
a penalty may be imposed"
The hand print made use of by Mr..
Johnson has commended itself to
other London printers. who have pre-
pared types from it, paying him
large sum for the original design. IL
IS Mr. Johnston's idea to have his hand.
written Bible issued to the public IN
carts by the process of photo-lltho-
graphy. All who have seen this gen
tleman's wonderful manuscript have
commended the skill and artistic merit
Of his work, and he has received en-
couraging letters from the Well-knoWh
men and women who have Inspected
his work. One minister in Glasgo"
preached sermon on the hand-WrlI-
ton Rihle drawing lessons Of patti
ence and perseverance,
According to Mr. Johnston's own
statement he has had no special train
ing either in penmanship or drawing
and alleges tnat his ordinary business
handwriting is not even good, but
that he has a natural talent for draw
ing and slow pen work. Previous 10
the writing of the Bible by hand ne
amused himself by writing and illus
trating the works of the famous
poets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31
She Was Looking, 700.

One of the Missouri exchanges tells
this story: "a man living near Marce-
line came over and reported to Supt
| W. A. Patric4,, of the Macon asylum,
| that his wife had run away, and as she
was not i'll the best of intellectual
neath he suspected she might have
been apprehended by the asylum peo-
PIE. Mr.. Patrick gave him permission
TO examine his patients. There was a
large, feshy woman who wore curls.
She was known as the old maid of the
institute, and was proud of the dis
JUNCTION, The Marceline man looked
al her searchingly, as if he were un-
decided as to whether she was the
missing woman or not The maiden
With curls returned his stare and ask
ed bluntly.
Now, what do you want, I'd like
to know?'
Il lost my-my wife and was
l0okin--' H~sT
Glory, Som L. shouted the sus-
pect. Been looking for a man nigh
vi iorty years. and she started to-
"afd him, with the light of a long de
'efred hope in her eyes. He backed
oH and got out of danger"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31
TIE WORTHLESS DUN.

Dame Fortune sneered where er
went.
A creature bred to discomfort,
Clad in simile and smile,
TO win my way, perforce beguile
From purses recreant some WOl I'll
AS fit reprisal of my birth.
The doors Of commerce and of state
Against ME shut; none are elate
70 note my frequency Of face
AS trite reminders-days Of grace.
The pursy man, whose credit wears
Itself out with the oath he swears,
Treads negligently on my toes,
Nor hesitates to pull my nose.
Beneath the sad dressmaker's please
The laughter dame no hunger sees;
She shts disdainfully the door,
And thanks God that she is not poor.
And SO I'm banded bout the brush
By my delinquents without blush,
Forgetting ttey the kindness won
Ere | became the w orthless Dun.
M but parasite to tease
Their hours of bmfort and of ease.
Though not penny worth am l,
My shadowy substance ever nigh
Can tantalize them, oh. until
THey pass. poor souls, DER Natures
sill;
And then I perch upon their stones
And air my grievance DER their bones,
| probe the law to find the heirs
Nor heed their objurgations or pray
era-
This is the pleasure, spite or fun
OF something called the Worthless
Dun.
Horace Seymour Keller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31

now woman had just moved into
peighborhood. She was OF the DIS
,;torarv tvpe. Books were her
BY!
sr neighbors called. One OF them
.ort;cu]ar seemed to desire to
an impression. She professed
enthusiasm for new books and bor-
.,a several. The books were re-
mod within a few days, but always
hout comment as to their contents,
v much to the disappointment of
lender.
Book after book was borrowed and
urped with the same result. Flnal-
after two or three weeks, when the
hhitious neighbor called again,
W. morocco bound Bfole was lying on
parlor stand. The neighbor picked
I'D and glanced through it.
/ II believe I'd like this was the re-
ark the same as usual.
well, take it, said the obliging
lew neighbor, "and when you finish
let me know how you like it" she
dded, with the slightest twinkle in
er eve and a shade of suspicion IN
er voice.
The borrower hesitated for a mo-
ent, took the book, and was gone
ith it for over a week.
Finally she returned with it, laid
where she had found it, and. thank
6 her obliging friend, started to go
ithout a word further.
"Well, how did you like it?' called
e book lover after the others re-
eating figure.
"0h, | don't know" was returned;
IS good in places. But he does fin
y get her in the end, don't he?'
The book lover is still dazed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31
pvsentery Cured Without the Ala o.
a poc.or.

81 am Just up from hard spell o'
tho flux" (dysentery) says Mr.. I. A.
Pinner, a we'll know : merchant ol
Drnmmond. Tenn. "I used one small
hottie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and was cufH
without having a doctor. consider II
tho best cholera medicine IN the
world" There is no need of employ
inq a doctor when this remedy is used.
for no doctor can prescribe ne''ei
medicine for bowel complaint IN any
e,rm either for children or adults, "
,or fails and is pleasant to take.
Fo sale ly w :. Do-7oodv & CO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31
aook Lover Still Dazed.

,ov woman had just moved into
oirbborhood. She was of the dis
literary type. Books were her
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31
+ + + + +*+*
3 49, =
,-rl- STORIES.
LII -
/. ;. j. !. f. + :: ! \ "
nenraved as nat.

CO peoraved as That
Sa :. ',,.n william E. Lowering
.,userts, told this story OF
s''e1,on 'romv Reed the other even
ma Of those long night ses-
va the House, "hen the Dlnsiey
IL !, w r.s in the conference com
Dill Nd We we're AL worrying lest
| ,.to on the measure, when It
FeO@' ,oroe, would pass all the
= ! If our strength and patience.
's at " 70 the Speakers desk at
W. : ond asked Mr.. Reed ii he
s"s s.tartain a resolution to the
.sot no one should be alto" 9a
II, nm the tafIH pili uliiN''9 ~
s8A hing new to say. Mr.. Reed
one of those quizzical looks
and drawled out:
overing. tyrannical as | am;
,,u denrared and bad as | am.
. , mt vet reached the poine ef
,ssness where | can condemn
.noo to a silence as profound as
osolution would entail. | will
tprtain it, sir New York
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-31

A joyful pessimis. is one who has
found one more human belne TO be
hypocrite.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
GASI<INS--HURFF
Marriage Ceremony in the Methods
Church at Suffolk.
(Spec!nl to Tho TImes-Dispa t.
EGr II WA .1orlinry PIT

(Spec!nl to Tho Times Dispa tcS.)
SUFFOLK, VA, January 27.-There WaA
a very pretty marriage at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon in the auditorium Of the Main-
Street Methodist Church. The PERSONS to
the contract were Mr.. Richard l.. GAG,
ktns. a merchant Of Suffolk, and MISS
Annie Mitchell Hurff, daughter If Mr.. ard
Mrs. s. frank Hurft, whose homo is on
tho Rose Hill farm near Suffolk Rev. r..
IL, Potts, pastor Of tho church. was the
celebrant.
These were attendants: Professor II. a.
Miller, of Ohio, best man; Miss Mamie
Rowe, Hampton, Va maid u! honori
1. II. Turner, A. D. Bowen, Herbert West
sno Walter Hurff, all Of Suffolk. ushersi
Miss jamie Carr, organist; Miss Florence
Titus, viollniste.
During the ceremony they played IT ne
Sweetest Story Ever Told; JUST peiore e
bridal chorus, and Immediately after a
march ofILohengrn's
The bride was gowned IN sage Drown
travelling suit. with fitting hat ond gloves.
and carried brides roses. Tho maid OF
honor hid On a dress Of 5lua organdy
over blue taffetn and \ white picture hat.
she carried bridesmaids roses
Mr., and Mrs, Gaskns left for an eX-
tensive honeymoon, which will pc spent
In Washington, Philadelphia and New
York and with the brides relatives IN
New Jersey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
SAWDUST A NUISANCE
This the ComplainS in an Interesting
Case in Wythe County.

Especial to The Times -Dspatch.)
5NSYTHEVILLE, VA, January gI.-An
Interesting case Is now pending in wncc-
ton OF the Circuit Court of Wyhe coun-
ty, and Its decision may create a prece-
dent. John NJ. Wilson one of tho best
known farmers and leading citizens OF
Wythe county. has asked Judge Il. G.
jackson for writ of mandamus to com
pei two well known saw mill operators.
AIcssrs. Fred Main and Andrew NJ
Thompson. to discontinue running n saw
mill on the banks of stream which
flows through Mr.. Wilson'S farm. and the
waters of which his CATTLE arc cons
PEELED TO drink. The hearing of the pc
titon Is set for Saturday, tho 3st In
etant A number OF afldavlts have been
secured by the attorneys on both sides.
one set claiming that water filed witt.
sawdust Is Injurious 10 animals, ana the
other that It Is not Injurious, The de
cision will determine whether or not par
:ies have a right to operate saw mills In
places where the sawdust viii DO car
Fled down streams
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
GREATLY REGRETTED
Or. Battles Resignation 20 Accept a
Church In Greensboro, N. @.

Especial TO The Times. Dispatch.)
PETERSBURG. VA, January 81
Those closest TO DR.. Battle, who has re-
signed to 10 to Greensboro, say he was
more than once on the point OF deciding
to remain In Petersburg, but that when
+ llo ultimately reached tho conclusion that
1t would DO best for him to realgn, no
amount Of pressure could sway HIM
from his determination to do tho thing
he thought duty required. This was
characteristics OF the man, and there Is
lit,lo or no hope that no can DO mndo
to reconsider his action. Tho sentiment
of deep regret at his action IS universal.
for many had cherished the hope that
he would spend his lifo In this city. and
DO to Petersburg what tho lamentcd DIR.
Moses y. lTogo was to Richmond.
During his ministry rs pastor OF the
First BAPTIST Church. tho mother church,
and strongest Baptist Church financial
~ In this city. two splendid brick
churches have boon erected by tho Bnp-
lists, and that denomination has made
tho most substantial progress In this city
during It's history
The influence of his preaching will
remain long after DR.. Battle has gone.
Tho members Of his family will be missed
from the social circles OF tho city, and
II Is presumed his distinguished fathsr,
General Cullen a. Battle, VIII accompany
him. They will carry with them TO
their now home tho love and best wishes
Of a multitude OF friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
FIFTY NINE DOLLARS
FOR ONE AT FARMVlLLE

FAltMV1LLB. VA, Jan. 27--Mr. G. A..
Moore. originally from, tho North, who
has been In Buckingham County near
AndersoHvillc, for the past eighteen
months prospecting for gold in that
county, was in Farmville several days
last week trying to interest tho people In
this question. Mr. Moore claims that
there Is plenty OF the precious metal In
buckingham, md 1t only takes ono dollar
to get ffty-nine dollars worth OF gold.
His object in Iarmvlle was to organize
a company for the proper development
Of the mines
lie brought with him and exhibited at
tho First National Bank, u large guam
tity Of the ore, and 1t was viewed by
many. Mr., Moore Is very enthusiastic
over the Buckingham gold, and II no cam
not interest the people Of this section. he
Will communicate with Northern capl-
tallsts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
NEGRO FOUND
ASLEEP IN BED
But in the Wrong Bed and
House. so He Will Be Tried
for HouSebreakinQ.
.tsrcclnl to TIC Times. pisnntcb

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. 27.-A negro
named Joseph Anderson was found at A
o'clock this morning in bed In the house
OF Mr.. Thomas Collin sleeping soundly.
1t is supposed that his Intention was
robE,iry. The members Of tho household
VERB very much alarmed when his pres
ence was discovered. Mr.. Coffin at
once notified the police and he was taken
In custody. When he was arraigned in
the Police Court this morning Anderson
pleaded that no was drunk and
knew nothing Of the occurrence. The
police, however, testified that such was
not SO. and his case was referred to the
grand jury Of tho Corporation Court for
trial on the charge Of breaking into
house at night.
Tho rumor in circulation here for the
past few days. to tao effect that tho
Southern Railway Company contemplate
ed removing the train dlspatchers office
from Alexandria to Charlottesville, Va.
where it was originally located proves
to be without foundation. Tho company
will. however, locate another train dis
patcher's Office i. Charlottesville, and
II IS more than probable that some of
the train dispatchcrs here will be trans
ferred to that office. There will be four
dIspatchers ut the Charlottesville office
on tho stare.
The Robert Portner Brewing Company,
who recently purchased the old Mount
Vernon Cotton Mills. on North Washing
ton Street, have sold the boilers, engines
and other machinery In that building to
], Draifus & Company As soon as the
machinery Is removed the brewing COM
pany will commence tho work of convert
Ing the factory Into q modern bottlIng
establishment The cotte:, factory has
been dormant for many years
Chris Grayson (colored). an employe of
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Electric Railway Company. is ly-
Ing at the Alexandria Hospital with a
fractured skull and otherwise bruised,
80 the result of being struck by one of
the company's trains last n onday morn
Ing. He will recover
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
FARMVlLLE TOBACCO
MARKET IS LIVELY

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
FARMVILLE, VA, Jan. 27-The lar
gest tobacco sales since the Christmas
holidays We're held on the Farmville mar
ket last week. The weather was warm
and tobacco rolled in. While there was
no glut, sales lasted very nearly all day
throughout the entire week Prices con-
tinue to hold up we'll. scarcely any de-
cline noticeable on any Of the grades.
The warehousemen claim that tobacco Is
not selling very we'll, while tho buyers
say 1t Is bringing all 1t IS worth. Tobacco
Is coming In very slow this season and it
Is tho opinion Of the trade that many of
the farmers arc shipping their tobacco to
other markets. 1t Is estimated that only
about half the crop has been sold
Secretary #, NJ. Bugg, of the Tobacco
Board. makes the following report: For
week ending January eth, 1903, 633. AGO
pounds. Total this season Ass. 800 pounds.
Very little tobacco was In town to-day,
but large receipts are looked for to-,nor-
row, in fact every day this week. The
warehouses expect to handle more Of the
weed this week than In any ono week
since the opening of this years market.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
FATAL SHOOTING
NEAR EMPORIA
W. S. Lynch is Shot by j. N.
Anderton, Near Lynch, and
Dies Soon After.
tspccial to Tho Time,.DIspatch. J

tSneclal 10 IGo zIlMcS-Dlspatch.)
EMPORIA, VA. January 27.-W. S.
Lynch was shot by ]. N. Anderton at
Brink. In this county. on Saturday night
last. and died from the effect Of tho
wound Sunday evening. From what can
be learned here. the facts are about as
follows:
Anderton, who had been drinking and
was somewhat under the Influence OF
whiskoy. became involved in a quarrel
with n young man named Allen in Pairs
<tocs at Brink, and during tho course
OF tho quarrel became very abusive to
Allen. Lynch intcrfered and remon-
strated with him, trying to prevent trou-
bla between the young men. This seemed
to Increase Anderton's anger He turned
OH Lynch and cursed him roundly.
Lynch. who was seated at the time,
arose md started towards Anderton, aud
when within reach struck at him with his
walking stick, whereupon Anderton drew
his pistol and shot him, the ball taking
effect Ia the region Of tho heart. Lynch
was ,nan we'll advanced In years and
unusually large in stature. but was
pretty generally regarded as very nof-
fensiYt. Young Anderton bears good
reputation in his community. Andcrton
gave himself zip and Is now in jail
awaiting trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
ARE
HARD AT WORK
Spring Fishing Will Begin in
Less Than Thirty Days
on the Potomac.

tSnnclal to The Times Dispatch)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Jan. o7.-
Fishermen on Acqula creek and other
tributaries Of this Potomac river report
winter fish as extremely scarce and are
making but few catches. They are ali
actively engaged, however, preparing for
the spring fishing, which will begin in
less than thirty days.
Notwithstanding the scarcity of coal,
tho increased consumption Of wood in
consequence thereof and the high price
now obtained for wood. less cord wood
is being cut in the forests this winter
than for many years past owing to the
fact that 1t Is impossible In many locali-
ties to secure labor for wood-cuttlng.
Mr.. John w. Sandy. of Westmoreland
county. has sold his farm in Richmond
county, known as "Peyton's Level" to
Mr.. T. Il. Omohundro for s1,G71.
The colored people of Westmoreland
county hnve organized several stock
company stores the shares of tho stock
ranging in price from 81 to $40. No
stakeholder Is allowed to buy goods TO
an amount exceeding the face value nf
his stock.
Mrs. Charles H. Lyle, n well-known
lady OF Westmoreland county, died sud
denly at her homo near Grants this
week.
a contract has been awarded for tho
building of n bridge over Dogue Run,
near Hop Yard. in King George county,
much 10 the qualification Of the citizens
In that locality.
Mesgrs. Roberts Brothers, of Baltimore,
who conducted n large and successful
cannery here last year. are contractlns
with tho farmers. for the growing of to-
matoes for the coming season, They
VIII Increase their canning facilities and
n a 1pp
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-28
FROM MANASSAS
Southern Double Tracking is Going
Forward Rapidly.

Especial 70 Tho TlmcB-DIsnntch.)
MANASSAS, VA. January .7.-Thc
Southern Railway Company has completed
It's arrangements for putting In electric
bells ut each one OF the railroad cross
lngs in the town of Manassas. This is the
result Of an ordinance passed n short
Willie ago by tho Town Council providing
that the railway company should install
electric bells at its crossings.
The work of Misunderstanding tho South
crn Railway is progressing very rapidly
at this point. Some now very valuable
property in the town will DO much i'm
paired in value by reason of tho double
track. Tho Hotel Maine and the Howard
House Will suffer especially, because of
thtir close proximity to the railroad. The
lovely shade trees In front of both hoste-
,ies will have to be cut down.