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New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
.JR. KEENE WILL NOT PAY.
Tar officials May Examine Him in
Supplementary Proceedings.
IN ARREARS FOR 1901 TAX.

James r. Keene, the broker. is not too busy
with Southern Pacific affairs to lock horns
with the Corporation Counsers ONCE over a bill
OF 81, 737 90 for arrears Of personal taxes for
1901. Mr.. Keenes lawyers have informed the
Bureau for the Collection OF Arrears OF Per-
sonal Taxes that their client will refuse to pay
the tax, on the ground that he lives in Hemp
stead Nassau County. and ought therefore to
be exempt At the time that the tax was levied
IN 1901 Mr. Keene's residence was put down as
No. 500 Fifth-ave.
Assistant Corporation Counsel SAKE few days
ago sent e letter to Mr.. Keene's business ad-
dress saying that the account was overdue. and
that under the law the Bureau Of Arrears was
empowered to begin supplementary proceedings
to ascertain the ability Of Mr.. Keene to pay the
tax. Mr Keene's lawyers called and said that
Mr.. Keene had been unaware Of the existence Of
the bill, and that as he was q resident Of Hemp
stead, he did not think he was taxable. Mr..
SAKE Informed ths lawyers that the probability
was that Mr.. Keens had been informed of the
tax more than once as It was the custom Of
the tax ohlcials to send notice 10 all persons
assessed for personal taxes.
After 1901 the account went 20 the City Mar
thaL and the papers seem to indicate that they
tried to collect the tax. Failing. they turned
the account over to the arrears bureau, and 1t
became the od1cial duty Of Mr.. SAKE to collect
it Some time ago Mr.. SAKE announced that
be should feel himself compelled to bring sup
Elementary proceedings in ali cases where the
bills for arrears were against responsible per-
sons. Chief Clerk Goldman. in MT. saxe's bu-
reau. said yesterday:
The Appellate Division has decided that the
city has the right to examine by supplementary
proceedings persons against whom there are tax
arrears This does not mean merely q cursory
examination in which we are obliged to accept
all statements from the defendants facts. We
make the most searching Investigation of
their financial responsibility. Up to date Mr.
Keene's lawyers have not furnished any good
reason why we should not begin the supple
mentary proceedings. This bureau does not be-
heve that Mr.. Reene will fight the bill. If he
does, It VIII be made sort Of test case. Appar-
entity Nj. Keene lived In this borough In 1901,
and from the records IL Is apparent that he paid
no attention TO requests 10 pay the tax"
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
MIR. sANKEY NOW WHOLLY BLIND.
Improvement in One Eye Was Not Per-
manent-General Health Improved

Although there has been no Improvement in
the condition of the eyes Of Ira D. Sankey,
the famous singer and evangelist, the reports
that his nervous condition is such that it might
lead to a collapse any day are erroneous
While he is not strong physically as we
would like him to be-" said one Of Mr.. Sankey's
sons yesterday. yet he is gradually getting
stronger"
MT sankey is suffering from glaucoma. and
for a time was totally blind. An operation was
performed. Lately the sight OF one eye was
restored to a slight degree. The other eye did
not respond to the treatment. Now. however.
Mr. sankey is blind In both eyes. but it is
hoped partial sight in one eye may be per
nanentlv restored The patient is not confined
to a dark ROOM and 1t was said at his house
Yesterday that he had just enjoyed a hearty
dinner and seemed to be unusually cheerful.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
THE TRE4TY'S TERMS.
Hozp 1t Stands as AmeHded and
Ratified.

Washington March I9--The Cuban Treaty rati-
aeI to-day by the Senate was signed in Havana on
December H. 1852. by General Tasker H. Rliss rep
ra.artIp1 the United States. and Carlos de Zaldo
"a TosA NJ Garcia Monies representing CUba. Al
ratified by the Senate to-day Il provides that all
merchandise produced hy either country vhtch
nr enters the other duty free shall confinue tree
~ tnonort duties All orher Cuban products I'M
,ortcd into the United states shall enter u
ducton of % per cent from the rate OF duty i'm
nosed by the United stateG on such articles OF
merchandise All imports into Cuba from ths
United States not entitled TO free entry snaH Re en-
t,tIad ~ reduction Of 20 per cent provided they
not fall within the classes as to which greater
reduction in duty Is made Schedule provides
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
CUBAN TREATY RATIFIED.
BY Il VOTE OF 80 TO IS.
Special Session of the Senate Ends
With a Controversy.
rRY rrLEGPAPR ~ = rHIrryr- I

Washington, March 19-By a vote OF 30 70
16 the Senate ratified the Cuban reciprocity
treaty this afternoon and adjourned sine die
A controversy as acrimonious as any which has
occurred since March occupied the closing
hour and thus session. brief. hut replete with
interest. full Of results. but characterized nY
seJ eraI scenes as stofu-y 3 the dignity OF thS
Senate ever permits, was brought 70 a close.
The Panama Canal and Cuban treaties had
been ratifed-the former after concession to
its arch enemy. Senator Morgan. IN permitting
publicity to his TRADES against Colombia, whicn
may jeopardize its success in BogOtd: the latter
after several concessions and alterations. the
most important Of which postrones reciprocity
with Cuba for al least a year. and viii cause
repetition Of the entire contest at the next ses-
sion of Congress. Wearied with the Iaoors OF
the previous session. it was with neither en-
thusiasm nor pleasure that the Senate resumed
its work on March ;. and the hours OF frultless
argument against the Panama treaty did not
add to the satisfaction
AMENDMENTS TO THE TREATY
In addition to the amendments to the Cuban
treaty reported by the Foreign Relations Com
mittee, including the Bacon amendment, pro-
viding that the treaty shall not go into effect
until approved by the Congress, and that pro
viding that no other concession from the sugar
schedule OF the Dingley tariff bill shall be made
were added to the convention, the latter by
vote Of A to p, an amendment offered by Sen
ator Cullom. changing cotton and manufac-
lures thereof from Schedule A, entitled TO %
per cent reduction from the Cuban tariff, to
Schedule B. emitting them to 80 per cent Teduc-
tion a concession to Southern Senators. was ac-
cepted, as was also one offered by Senator Lodge
including in Schedule B the -four Of wheat and
the -four Of corn or cornmeaI"
With these changes the treaty was approved
by Al Republican and Democratic votes Re
publican, Senator Bard. and Is Democrats cast
ing negative votes The Democrats who voted
for the treaty were Senators German. Latiner.
Bacon. Simmons. Overnan. Blackburn. Nc
Creary, CockrelI and Stone. Senators Morgan
and Pettus voted against the treaty because. it
is understood, of their objection 10 the Bacon
amendment which they regard implying the
right Of the House to approve a treaty.
The vote in detail follows:
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

Sensational testimony was given by George
Bissert. the ex-wardman, at the trial Of In
speotor Cross before Deputy Commissioner Eb-
stein at Police Headquarters yeserday. He de-
clared that he had made frequent visits to q
poolroom in the Bowery for nearly three years,
and that these visits were not on police bus-
ness, leaving the inference that he was collect
ing money for police protection, although he
did not say so. He declared that he had been
called to Police Headquarters and ordered by
Inspector Cross to tip off, places that were
right II he could ascertain that raids were to
be made On those places. Later. he declared,
he was threatened with disgrace by the In
-spector because Of a raid on poolroom in
Clarendon Hall. in East Thirteenth-st.
Inspector Cross, who had kept a smiling face
when other witnesses were examined, agi-
tated and nervous when Bissert testifying.
Sweat stood in drops his forehead and his
face was pale. Abram I. Elkus, counsel for
Cross would venture cross examination of
Bssert, after the witness declared that Cross
visited him in the Tombs, after his conviction.
and told him: My time and purse at your
disposal
Bissert began his testimony by telling of his
service a wardman in the Fifteenth Precinct
particularly when Diamond, since convicted,
was captain at the station in F4fth-st. Then
he told about weekly visits he had made, as
&
Did you visit that place police business?'
Assistant District Attorney Morgan asked.
1T did not" was the reply
How often did you go there"
Every week. on Saturday afternoon, between
8 and 5 O'clock"
Bissert's testimony given at first in a low
tone and he had his back almost turned to In
spector Cross. Mr.. Elkus complained that he
could not hear and the position Of the witness
was changed SO that he sat facing Major Eb-
stein. Then BIssert replied In louder and more
confident tones. He said that his weekly visits
to the poolroom in the Bowery were continued
for about three years. When ne in the hail
Of the building he could hear the men in the
poolroom calling off the names Of horses so long
the poolroom the first floor Of the
building. When the poolroom was moved to the
second floor he could not hear the calling Of
names.
Then Bissert said he was called to Police
Headquarters, within a year Of the time he was
convicted and dismissed from the force for
talk with Inspector Cross.
Q.-What did Cross say to you? A-He told me
that there were to be some warrants issued and
If they were right to tip them off'' with this
understanding l went 10 the Fifty-seventh-st
o-Did you have any further conversation with
Cross? Ayes. day or later I mot him
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
RUSHING THE BILL AT ALBANY.
Favorable Report in Senate-No Further
Hearing

Albany. March 19.-The request Of ths New
York Wine, Liquor and Beer Dealers Associa-
tion for an additional hearing the amend
n,ent to the Liquor Tax measure. advancing fees
80 per cent. was denied by the Committee on
Taxation and Retrenchment Of the Senate to-
day. and the bill was reported favorably in the
Senate with only one amendment. and that
not a radical one.
The BILL as reported. preserves the original
feature Of the law relative to the boroughs OF
the greater city of New-York maintaining the
same ratio Of excise is IN force at pres
ent. -.
Senators Foley Cullen and Bailey. voted against
fhe favorable report OF the bill.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
SAYS CROSS ORDERED TIP OFFS
BISSERTVS TESTIMONY CAUSES CHEEKS OF INSPEC-
TOR TO PALE AND BROW TO SWEAT.
ErWardman Declares Defendant Purse to Him Tobs but
Deserted Hin-No CrossEramination,
GEORGE BIssERTs RECORD.

OEUhGE BASSEhA"S NH4OOEtO'
Indicted on juno IT, 1901. ON the
charge of accepting brtbeS for the
protection of dens of vice.
Convicted on August 1, and sent to Sing
sing on August II, 1901.
New trial granted by Court of Appeals
ON November IS, 1902.
Bail forfeited on November rs, on dis
cOvery that he had disappeared
Returned from South America, surren-
dered himself and gave new bail on
January 8. 1908.
Made a confession to the District At
tOrney, January 10.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
PROPOSAL TO REMOVE MAINE WRECK

Havana, March 19.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury has received proposal &c remove the
wreck OF the United States battieship Maine. It
came, from an individual American. whose name
the Secretary declines to disclose. The propo-
sttSon does not cali for payment either way.
Pending its acceptance it has been decided to
NnclUde the Maine In the Advertisements for bids
<or the removal OF various wrecks.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

rolled to the street Many people thought they
had been killed. They were picked up and
carried to the sidewalk. DR.. Mix Of the New
York Hospital. who was summoned by Police
man Geary. dressed the mems injuries. which
consisted Of bruises.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
FOR RArIFIcAT1oN.
RATIFICATION.
The List Of nafrz was as follows:


Kearns and Hale with Gibson. Mfl4rd and
Proctor with Clarke tArkD. Scott and QUA with
McL~.urfn. Dillingham; and ClaPp with TtiinI1r.
Kittredge and PIatt N. " with Patterson.
PIatt Comm and Hawley with Teller. MifCheu
and CIay with Dubois. QuarIes with CUiherz1n.
Mr. Hoar was absent and impaired
While the ratification Of the Cublu treaty Is
accomplished for this session, there are already
n1urmurs OF dissent and dire predictions for the
convention in the next session. II is said that
an attempt will be made in the House 10 saddle
the resolution of approval with the same amend
n1ent that killed the Cuban reciprocity bill Of a
wear ago, and which removed the dtferential on
refined sugar. Friends Of the treaty say they
are certain it will be approved early in the long
session but its enemies are confident Of ultimate
success
THE ConcressonaI Record issued this morn
ing contains the voluminoUs diatribes OF Sena-
for Morgan against the Panama Canal treaty
and rbe government OF Colombia, and many
Senators say they are deeply concerned over
tbejr affacf on the Colombian Congress They
saw the Colombians are a highstrung and sensl-
tive people, and fear that the bitterness OF nr.
Morgan's attacks may result IN SO lncenslns
ventiOn-
SOME SPEECHES KEPT SECRET.
When the ratification Of the Cuban convention
was ACCOMPLISHED Senators Allison and Cockren
were appointed a committee to wait on the
President. and recess was taken. When they
returned and advised the Senate that the Presi-
dent had no more communications to make.
motion was made to release from secrecy the
entire debate on the Colombian treaty The mo-
ton called forth bitter opposition from both Re-
publicans and Democrats. Senator German being
seriously opposed to the procedure. Some Sena-
tors said they had spoken with the distinct un-
derstanding that their speeches were to be made
public Others held that the publication might
prejudice the success Of the convention Senator
Spooner finally poured oil on the troubled waters
by moving that the full debate should be made
public when the treaty had been ratified by CO.
lombia and this motion was adopted
Four reciprocity treaties remain unaCted upon
AT the close OF the session They provide Tor
reciprocity with Barbados, France. the Danish
West Indies and Newfoundland. and all OF them
will expire by limitation before the next session
with the exception OF the Newioundalnd con-
vention and it Is freely admitted that there -
no chance OF its ratification
Several hundred people gathered at the capt.
roi this afternoon. including the son OF PreSi-
dent Palma OF Cuba. to witness the adjournment
OF he session. but after standing several hours
in the lower corridors they we're disappointed
as the Senate adjourned without resumlnS open
session.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
ADAM A. CRoss'e RECORD.

suafrched by testimony before tho Lex
Ow Committee I'm 1904.
Dismissed from the force in August,
1904, ON charges OF blackmE1llng
denG Of vice in his precinct.
Reinstnted by order OF the courts in
March. 1895.
Appointed an inspector of police on Oc-
tober 13, 1897, and placed In COM
mand of the districts east OF the
.BOwery.
Tried and acquitted by COmmlgsiOner
Partridge In December, 1902. ON
with the Gr0nd-st. riot.
Suspended, under charges, by General
Greene on February 2S.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

ROYAL BLUE TOURS TO WASHINGTON.
Only 50 from New York All sxpspses; lnclSdinS ing
a. and May I. Inquire Baltimore aAd Ohio Ticket
Oflces~-Adve. .-@-r o.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA,
Tours Including Grand Canon Of Arizona. Cali
Fo-nia yosemite, Alaska. Yellowstone. Colorado,
etc Nav 2 L. Is, us and up; all expenses includ-
"a Send for circular Raymond q Whltconnb ~
2S Union Square New York-Advt
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

Tot save day practically By taking the New
York CentrarG %1Sth Century Limited between
EeE York end Chtcago.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20
1IcurrD BY FLEcrRIcIrY.

The Pennsylvania Limited cars are as nght inside
AT nIRft as during the day time: Movable lamps
in the beFtks.s Every cOmfort-AdYt
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

ALMOST A STRAIGHT LINE
The Pennsylvania Railroad is the natural short
nav 10 Chicago and the West; Convenient tast
trains Isave daily for Chicago and St. Louis.-AdVC
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

usRER'g SCOTCH
The fsvortts beverage Of our hardy foFefatheras-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-20

Q-What did Cross say to you? Ale told me
that there were to be some warrants issued. and
If they were right" to tip them off'' with this
understanding I went TO the Fifty-seventh-st.
court
Odd you have any further conversation with
Cross? Ayes. day or later I mot him
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
Letters from
Women

Cured by the use of Kodol are received daily.
Their troubles nearly all begin with indiges-
ton or other stomach disorder.
II the food you eat fails to give strength
to your body, It Is because the juices Sc
creted by the stomach and digestive organs
are inadequate to transform the nutrentprop-
critics Of the food into blood. That is
indigestion. The system is deprived OF the
amount of nourishment required to keep up
the strength, and the result is that one O.:
more Of the delicate organs gradually grows
weak, and then weaker, until finally 1t Is
diseased. Here a great mistake is made.
That of treating the diseased organ. The
best doctors in the land make this very
mistake. Why should they7 1t is so easy
to see that the trouble Is not there.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
The Heat of Lawn.

The lava streams from the eruption
Of Vesuvius in 1853 were so hot twelve
years later that steam issued from
their cracks and crevices. Those that
flowed from Etna in 17S7 were found
to be steaming hot just below the crust
as late as 1910. The volcano Jorullo
in Mexico. poured forth in 1853 lava
that eighty-seven years later gave OF
columns of steaming vapor. In 1850 ii
was found that stick thrust into the
crevices instantly ignited, although nc
discomfort was experienced in walking
on the hardened crust.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02

OIL Lease For Sale-Containing
100 acres and 2 producing wells In
Big Iujuu sand; will sell cheap If
sold quick. Address or inquire Of
]. S. Prather, on lease, Trail Run,
Monroe county, Ohio. 119Im
Rev. Hatch baptized seven per
sons last evening at the Bsptist
church. The special revival meet
ings Just closed resulted In mum
Der of additions and a general
strengthening of the church. This
month closes the third year OF a
very successful passionate.
Mrs. George Pastorius and chill
dren, of Muncie, Indiana, arrive d
here a few days ago to visit the
husband and father, who IS a value d
employee of the Sistersville Win,
dow Glass company. Mr.. Pastorius
will shortly move his family to our
city for a permanent home.
ri have used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for a number OF
years and have no hesitancy In say
Ing that 1t Is the best remedy for
coughs, colds and Group I have ever
used In nv family. I have NOT
words to express my confidence IN
this Remedy.-Mrs. J A. Moore,
North Star, Mich. For sale by {.
W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
kodol


This famous remedy puts the stomach and
digestive organs in a healthy condition SO
that rich, red blood is sent cou-sing through
the veins and arteries of every muscle. tissue
and fiber throughout every organ OF the en-,
tire body, and by Natures law OF health fuH
strength and vigor is soon restored to e2cf.
Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and al
stomach disorders.
have taken KoGol for nearly t"'o months
after each meal and it is the only remedy
that gave relief from the terrible pains !
endured. After time | would take il but
once day. and now. while | keep bottle
handy, seldom need it. as it has curea me.
Mrs. J. w. CooLBAUGH, Milo Center, u. 7.
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only sl.oo Size holding 2h times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared by e. O. Dewitt & CO., CHICAGO
For sale at Opera House Drugstore.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
Bells of Honolulu.

The BELLS of Honolulu" will
ring at the Auditorium, Wednesday
and Thursday nights, February IL
and II, The most laughable, novel
and pleasing entertainment ever
staged in Sisterville by local talent.
IS people In the cast, swell cos.
tunes, catchy coon songs and a
darkeytown picnic scene worth the
price of admission. Auditorium
Feb II and IL.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
The Wife.

Suppose l were an absolutely per-
feet woman" she remarked sharply.
do you know what you'd do them"
mo" answered her husband.
what"
you'd growl because you had moth
ing to growl about"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
Failure.

II thought Spoonamore was going to
marry Miss Garlinghorn, but I see she
has let him get away"
Yes; her father didn't appear to be
at all anxious for the match, and her
mother was q little too anxious. She
lost him on account Of bad team
ork."-Chicago Tribune.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
Very Willing.

"You asked her father for her hand?'
eyes"
"And he refused you"
"No, he didn't He said could have
both Of then" -Cleveland Plain Deal
err
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
LOCAL NEWS

Today Is Ground Hog day.
Shortest month In the year.
We escaped a food this time.
Municipal election next month.
Saturday week is St Valentines
Day. ~
Read E. Stewart & Co.'S ad In
this issue.
Novelty Valentines at McCoy's
Book Store. 5f5t
Merchants are opening spring
goods.
Valentines by the thousands at
McCoy's Book Store. 313t
The Columbia vaud vile theatre
will be opened tonight with dDe
vaud program.
Entire new line of Valentines
Just In at McCoy's Book Store.
81 st
The streets were crowded with
shoppers Saturday night and the
merchants all did large business.
Valentines from ore cent to ten
dollars at McCoy's Book Store.
3t3t
Frank Taylor, of New Cumber.
land, this State, arrived here yes.
terday and Is the guest of his
brothers iu.law, Shirley Boon and
Thomas Smith, OF the North Side.
All the very latest things In Val.
entines at McCoy's Book Store.
81 st
A. G. Springer, who Is In the
city, will shortly be joined by his
family, who have been at Hot
Springs, Arkansas, for the past fonr
months
WANrED - Manager for new
branch of our business here In Sis
tersville. Write promptly, with
references. The Morris Wholesale
House, Cincinnati, o. 81 ct
Rev. Christmau. of Moundsville,
preached In St Paul's Episcopal
chul Oh In this city Sunday night.
He Is fluent speaker and his ser.
mon was an able and instructive
one.
Lost-Pocket book and watch,
M. P. J. Reward If left at DR.. V.
II. Dyes residence. 100 If
Willis Granger, the dashing
young romantic actor, will appear
at the Auditorium tonight In the
successful London melodrama,
Gypsy Jack" supported by an ex.
cellent company.
The Electric railroad men have
returned from New York and re-
port rapid progress being made
towards getting our Electric road
built. They hope to be ready to
begin work very soon.
When you lack energy, do not
relish your food, feel dull and stu
pid, after eating, all you need IS a
dose OF Chamberlain's Stomach &
Liver tablets. They will make you
feel like a new man and give you an
appetite like a bear. For sale by
c. w. Grier.
Craig Shaw, city editor of the
Moundsville Echo, passed through
the city Saturday afternoon on his
way to Middlebourne where he will
spend Sunday with relatives. Mr..
Shaw is an able newspaper man,
and during his stay In the city made
the Review Office pleasant social
call.