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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-18

to whether they will be able to
carry the State at all, much less
by any such majority named by
the distinguished local politician.
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If this is not Indian summer
weather it is certainly first class
imitation of it.
Carrie Nations daughter has
been committed to an insane asy-
lum. Whether she inherited men,
tai alienation or was driven to it
by the freaks of her parent is not
made known.
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Ex-Judge r. P. Jacobs Of New
Martinsville, passed through the
city this morning en- route home
from the interior of the county.
where he has been making cam
paign speeches.
Philip Melloy, the worlds
champion eater, died at his home
in Dubuque, Pa, last night in ter
rible agony, after eating eighty
five pounds Of raw beef, three
large cans of salmon and four ap-
pie pies.
Hugh Watkins of. Grafton, who
accompanied Mrs. William Wat
kins to this city, has returned
home leaving his mother for
longer visit with her sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Sammons, of North
Wells street.
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Rev. T. G. Meredith, the new
pastor of the M. E. church of
this city, returned to Grafton yes
terday to pack his household eff
fects, preparatory to moving here.
Rev. Mr.. Meredith and family
will arrive the latter part of the
present week.
Charles Carter, colored, desires
to wager $40 on West Virginia
giving a Republican majority of
10000 in November. Charley,
however, could not be induced to
bet 20 cents on his proposition,
much less 500. In this respect
Carter is a twin brother of Pat
rick Henry.
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A break occurred about noon to-
day in the main line of the city
water works in Roome's addition.
The water supply was shut off at 3
o'clock this afternoon, but Supt.
G. O. Cutler stated this afternoon
that the line would be repaired by
6 o'clock this evening, at which
time the water would again be
turned on.
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Patrick Anderson, the ex-Dem-
ocrat, who is managing the Re-
publican campaign in Tyler coun-
ty, recently wagered $50 with II.
A. Mead of Middlebourne, that
the Prohibition vote of this county
would not exceed 200 at the No
vember election. Later the said
Patrick played the baby act by
taking the money down, evidently
becoming convinced the Prohibi-
ton vote would be much greater
than 200. The information in
question was given us by a relia-
BILE hack driver of Middlebourne,
who also bluffed Anderson on a
wager of 500 that the Prohibition
vote would exceed $50 on the 9Th
day of November. Patrick made
the proposition to the hackman to
bet 500, but when the money was
flashed he again displayed his
nursing-bottle propensities and
clearly demonstrated that he was
weaned entirely too young for a
politician.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-18
Local News

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Geo. B. Story of Pittsburg, was
in the city today.
Not quite three weeks until the
date of the election.
Leslie Dawson of Coshocton, O.,
is a guest of the Hotel Mercer.
J. R. Jones of Hebron, was
transacting business here today.
II. G.. Fields of Parkersburg,
was registered today at the Hotel
\, Wells.
G.. l.. Shaw of Columbus, o.,
was a business caller in the city
2. today.
Rev. j. c.. Buck of Parkers-
burg, was calling on friends here
today.
Will Rulings, driller, is home
for a few days from the Sancho
oil field.
Samuel Dulaney of New Mar
tinsville, was a business caller in
the city today.
w. T. Thompson, a well-known
hotel man of Antioch. O., was in
the city last evening.
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The new residence of w. B.
Kerns in Chestnut Grove, is re-
ceiving the finishing touches.
S. S. Fertig and Frank Hicks
oil operators, left this morning
for the Newport, O., oil field.
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Ed Davenport, genial travel
ing salesman, was supplying his
patrons here today with groceries.
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Mrs. w. L. Knapp and son Mas.
ter William are visiting at the
former home of Mrs. Knapp at
SardiS, o.
William Prichard Of PennsbOro,
has the contract for painting the
new residence on Mccoy Heights,
of b. L.. pullman.
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Prosecuting Attorney [. NJ. I'm
derwood of Middlebourne, passed
through the city this morning en-
route to Marietta.
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The country roads in this sec
ton were never in any better con-
dition than at this season of the
year than they are at the present
time.
Society promises to be very gay
in Sistersville during the Hallow-
cen period. Numerous social
functions have already been book
ed for Hallowe 'en week.
John Allen of Braden Station,
passed through the city this aft
ernoon with eight fine draft mules
and thoroughbred saddle horse,
which he purchased in Kentucky.
Miss Jennie Robinson, grad
uate of the Baptist Training
school at Philadelphia. who spoke
in the Baptist church last evening,
is the guest of Miss Matte Stew
art.
With the approach of the date
of the election people generally
are becoming more interested in
politics. The present campaign,
however, has been an unusually
quiet one.
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Charles Carter, the colored bar,
Der. offered to wager 500 at the
B. & o. station this morning that
West Virginia would give a Re-
publican majority on the 9Th of
November of 10000. Of course,
it was only a Republican bluff.
The Republicans in general have
very serious doubts just now as
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-18
DR.. Abner G. Thomas

Neurologist and ophthalmologist.
After November Is I will ac-
cept no new patients until after
January l, 1905. Will be absent
from town until October %.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
A Sale of Silks

44O0 yards Foulard and Japanese Silks on special sale Monday morning at soc a yard, regular price o9c to 85c. These silks are all pure silk, PA inches wide, grounds black, navy, light blue.- cham pagne and brown, with small figures, dots, neat broken stripe effects, specially desir- able for shirt-waist suits and morning silk dresses.
 At 75c worth $100-Colored taf feta, satin liberty and soft finished Louisine silks, 20 to "A inches wide, grounds of blue, brown, cardinal, gray green and black, small figures, stripes and checks.
 75c worth $1.25-Pongee silk in the natural color, "A inches wide, in stripes, embroidered polka dots in all colors
 At $100 a yard-Colored Pongee silks, A inches wide, excellent qual ity, genuine Shantung, colors white ivory, light blue, Reseda green, brown navy blue, black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
New Cotton Goods

New Cotton Goods, de- signed by the most cunning lweavers on this and the other |side of the Atlantic. Colors lin the wash goods of this season are simply beyond description. We will have to I |ask you to come and let us 'show you to be able to inn press you with the beauties |of the many exclusive fabrics |that we show,
 Here are some special values gleaned from our big stock for next weeks selling. Apron gingham checks, all sizes, blues, greens, browns, special. .... .6c Amoskeag dress gingham, all col ored grounds, stripes. checks, spe. clal.,.. .... ........ ..... JUG
 Percales-32-inches, light, medium and dark grounds. .... -. ...... 1oc Etamines-Tan, gray, green, blue grounds, broken checks and striped effect-all self color-special. ... .15c Imported Madras-For mems shirts and women's shirtwaists, absolutely fast colors in neat striped and checked effects -. .... .-... ... .29c A new shipment of French Organ | dies, white, light blue, navy blue, tan and black grounds, large floral and our pArice. .... ........ -. .3sc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
A Sale of Housefur- nishings Begins
 Monday

This sale is one of large proportions and one that will naturally interest every housekeeper, hotel and res taurant, as it means a sav ng of from one-fourth to one third on all the things that are necessary to them. Every thing new, fresh, clean and crisp, and values most un- usual.
 Towels-Cotton Huck, 19 by 37, hemmed, worth 121ac.... .... =. .1oc
 Pure linen huck, hemmed, 17 by 35, worth 15c. .... .... ........ lz/2o
 Same towel, IS by 36, 200 quail lty.... -. ..'. ''.' '... ...''' 'es
 Hemstitched Irish linen towel, em- bossed damask border, 18 by 36, worth 35c.. .... -. .... '.. .<oo
 German huck towel, heavy white, hemstitched, damask borders, 19 by 38, soc quality. ... .... -. ..... Soc
 Crashes, twilled cotton crash, bleached, worth 6c.... ..... ......5c
 Russian crash, extra heavy, 1s-inch, worth 10c.... .... .... -. ....I/2o Glass linen crash, leaves no lint. IS. inch, at. .... ......'..'s.'o 'oc German linen crash, heavy white, ex. tra absorbent, 18-inch, at. .... ..12I2c Striped linen crash for shirtwaists, "A inch.... .... .... .......loo Bed spreads, Austrian weave spreads, unshrinkable, pretty Mar seilles patterns, pearl hemmed, guar anteed to fit your bed. ....... .$1.2o A light weight spread, tight weave Marseilles, s2.00 quality att. ..$1.oo Satin finished Marseilles spead, full size, pretty patterns, worth $2.50 $1.se
 Heavy Marseilles spread, fast black, hanosome embossed designs, $3.50
 Fringed Marseilles spread. knotted fringe, full size, s65o quality. $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Footwork on the Plano.

Clifton Bingham, the author of Tn Old Madrid" Is not himself a musician. but his ear is delicate and sensitive, and noth- ing annoyes him more than to hear bad singing or bad playing.
 He was visiting last month a cousin of his in London. and this cousin has son. a boy of twelve or thirteen, who prac- tices on the piano every morning. The muscular lad. banging false notes from the instrument with tremendous vigor, tried Mir. Bingham not a little.
 What on earth are you playing there. Jimmy?' the song writer called from the next room one morning.
 An exercise from First Steps In Music" the boy answered.
 'T knew you were playing with your feet" said MT. Bingham, but would you mind stepping little lighter on the keys?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
New Yelling

For windy March days veil ings will be a necessity besides. the most attractive feature of every woman's dress. We are showing some 200 entirely new styles i'm ported direct. We drape all automobile veils free. Here are two special lots for Mon days selling.
 At 29c, worth 50c-veilings of black, white, blue or brown, light web meshes, plain, with all sized dots.
 At 9sc, ready made veils of chiffon or yelling in solid colors of black, white, blue, brown, pink, with plain or contrasting borders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
In the WOOlen Goods
 Section

Opening show Monday of the most magnificent line of Colored Dress Goods we have ever shoWn-soft, light, clingy dress stuffs that must appeal to all well dressed women. The colorings this season are the prettiest we have had in years. Here are some spe- cial values that go on sale Monday.
 Albatross-38-inche all wool, light and soft shades, cardinal navy, tan, gray, marine blue. ... ..... ..... .o9c
 Batiste-3S-inches very light and airy, navy blue, cardinal, brown, gray, champagne, hello at. -. .... .. .59c
 Storm Serge-A good, sturdy quail ity, of medium weight, 3S-inches, navy, cardinal and brown, att. ..... .59c
 Mohairs and other most desirable shirtwaist suiting, cream, navy and black ~ . 59c
 Chiffon Eolinne-42-inches wide, a new fabric, most all silk, just enough body to make a scintillating dress fabric, gray, cardinal and blue. SIPS
 Chiffon Voiles-very light and fluffy, new cloth, in brown, navy, black, champagne, green, cream. .$1.o0 Voiles-Of light weight with light thread running through broken into stripes and imitation French dots, coIors, tan, gray, brown, champagne, lVOTy.... ......p pi.oo
 Silk Chiffon Voiles-The softest, silkiest wool fabric ever introduced, 45 inches, colors, champagne, hello, light blue, Reseda green, ivory, white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Table Damask

Soft finished German damask, 72- inch, worth 65c. ........... .... .4eo
 Turkey red damask, fast colors, TO- inch, worth 65c- ... .... .... ....4eo
 Blcached Irish damask, 70-inch, worth 75c. .... .... ......... .oee
 Heavy Irish damask. 72-inch, worth SOc.... .... .... .... ..---....fo FOG
 Irish damask. satin finish, tight weave, 72-inch, worth s1.25. ..... .ssc
 Irish linen damask, with fancy open work borders, 70-incb, $1.25 quail lty.... .... .... ........ .... ..sec
 Bleached German damask, soft fin- ish, elegant designs, 72-inch, s1.75 qualfty. y.... .a.. .... ..... .Sl.2o
 Silence cloth for undertaking, heat proof, 66inch. .... .... ......36e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
The White Goods
 Department

Victoria Lawn-40-inches, 12hc quality. .... ...... ..sc
 Fancy striped and figured Mad ras, 35c quality ... .... .s.2oc
 No 300 Imeprial long cloth, 1219c quality, 12 yard bolts. ....... .$1.25
 Wash Chiffon, very sheer, 40 inches, 35c quality. .... ....... .2oc
 1900 yards embroidery at 1ec. This special lot of embroidery con- sists of nainsook edges and inser- ton 21a to 15 inches wide, strong, washable patterns, worth 25c to 65c yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
A SPECIAL SALE MONDAY OF GAS New Shirt Waists at $l.5O WORTH A2 m TO S6 m EACH
WORTH s2. % TO se.oo EACH.

A lucky purchase of sample line of Waists at onefourth of their cost enables to offer you this line of sheer Lawn, Linen and Madras Waists, some new soping shoulders large pouch sleeves, pretty stocks. g to 42 but mostly in sizes 3o and 38. On sale at center counters, second floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
New Tailored Suits

New Tailored Suits from exclusive models, designed by us, made to our order, and shown only in our Suit De- partment. Suits of Voile, Mohair, Scotch TWeeds and Homespuns, in all the light shades so desirable for spring, some with Eton coats, other coats just below the hips, but all fetching and attractive.
 At S15.oo-Walling Suits, mannish Scotch mixtures, Eton coat, epulette shoulders piped with black, finished with braid and buttons, large sleeves with deep cuff, skirt made full with new yoke. panel front.
 At $f7.5o-Man-tailored dress suits of fine imported cheviot, medium weight, colors black and navy, coat Bton effect with girdle, finished with braid and gun metal buttons, plain skirt with kilted bottom.
 At S25 .o0-Ladies' man-tailored dress suits of imported voile, colors, black, brown, navy, Eton coat, with deep girdle, giving either blouse or tight back effect, trimmed over shoulder, finished with braid and taf- feta folds, with large mandolin sleeves, skirt kilted, bottom flare trimmed with narrow bands of taf- feta.
 At 28.50---I.adies' man-tailored dress suits of imported granite cloth, in black and navy. entire suit lined with deep belt, collar of peau de soie, trim med in braids and buttons, large sleeves with flare cuffs, skirt fiared, very hobby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

geologists claim phosphate rock was formed?
 A.-Crossvine is new to us. Crossword is the popular name for species of the cruianella. valantia and gallium. G) There is no record. The best time yet made between New York and Queens town is days. hours and g minutes. (s) We cannot answer, but do not think It's formation has been confined to any age.
 L. R. R.-How many were admitted 'to the Chicago worlds fair the first day? CD On what days did October 8, 1884, and Feb ruary IA, 1900. come? A.-1s7557 CD Wednesday and Tues day. respectively. K. l.. R.-Is there any publication giving the population of states and countries? O. Are there now or have there ever been negro officials in any of the states? A.-Dozens of them. Inquire at any book store. Q.) There are and have been many. We have no list and don't know
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Ladies' Hose at 48c
 Per Pair

1900 pairs Ladies' Hose at 48c, all dyed by Hermsdorf and made of the finest French lisle-in plain black lace, also fancy colors in embroidered designs Of silk. Worth 65c to 85e pair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Are You Going Away!

Whether you are or not, here is an opportunity to buy the best Suit Case in the world at the price. We have made arrangements with the manufacturer of this case to furnish us the full stock sole leather Suit Case, lined throughout with Irish linen, solid leather handles straps inside and out all steel Vienna frame, rveted corners finest brass locks and trim mings. in the natural shades of leather. This case is made exclusively for us and cannot be found else where.
 22inch, s7 50 quality, our prico s5. % "A inch, SS 50 quality, our prlce S6 co 26inch, s9 co quality. our price 50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

Coins AThere is no premium on these pieces which have been asked about Cent of 1863, half dime of 1855. dimes of 1889 and 1s76 quarters of 1854. 1858 and 1875 half dollars of 1908. 1895, 1S43. ls54 1855 and 1858. dollars of 1884, 1885, 1894 and 1885, gold half dollars of 1913.
 Reader.-Andrew Carnegie's address Is 5 West Flfty-frst street. and Miss Gould 8 is Fifth avenue and Forty-seventh street New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

ly. But heraidry has no standing in Am erica. Originally coats of arms were marks of honor for superior bravery or loyalty, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Sl.50 Corset Covers On
 Sale at 75c.

Some odd lots from the muslin underwear sale that sold at $1.5o to $2.25, made of French nainsook and cambrlc, some lace trimmed, some embroidery trimmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

First. class, expe r i en c ed stenographer wanted by manufacturing c o m pa ny. Address B, F. O. Box 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

S. B.-what is Ella Wheeler Wilcox ad- dress?
 A.-care the Journal. New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

c. F.. M.-Look in your city directory for coin dealers. If none. consult a pawn broker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

A house without a gas stove is like a ship without sail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

sonderburg- g-Augustenburg. Frederick Will liam, the crown prince, was born in 1882 He is in the army the only occupation open to coming kings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

Soldier.-Has the bill yet passed congress that gives to every surviving soldier or sailor twelve dollars a month pension?
 Alt has not yet passed, and probably will not at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

he only takes an examination in tele- graphy and railroading. Which is right?
 A.-There are many railroads. in this country and some of them may require the physical examination you describe. Not many do, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

s. LA firm advertises an exercising machine that it is claimed to increase ones height from one to five inches. Is it fraud to catch the unwary?
 Awe have not seen the ad, but think you are a good guesser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

This column is open to readers of The Age-Herald. Anyone desiring informa- ton should address Questions An swered." care The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

M. M. N.-How many senators and rep- resentatives has Kansas? What are the present officers names?
 A.-Two senators and eight representa- tives The state officers are W. J. Bailey governor; D. J. Hanna, lieutenant gover- nor; J. R. Burrow, secretary; T. T. Ke,- ley, treasurer; c. c. Coleman, attorney general Your query about judges is not plain; there are many grades of federal and lesser judges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

Pearl Shirt Waist Sets
 l9c Special
 Three pin sets of white pearl for the front of shirtwaists. ......19c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

T.L C.-You can get coin catalogue at a book store. Coins commonly in cir culation have no premium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

Dollars and the Worlds Fair-Every week several people ask about the dollar of 1895, which is good for a trip to the worlds fair CD. No single dollar will accomplish this result, unless you live in St. Louis or it's suburbs. If querists would read this column regularly they would often find their questions answered long time before they were asked (by them selves,) and many complaints that their questions remained unanswered would not be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
that anybodys else made one.

A. E. D.-Please name rank according to strength of the seven most powerful services In the world?
 A.-Great Britain, France, Germany Russia, Italy, United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

J. A. FLA bought horse of E and In payment included twenty-dollar confed- crate bill. What action can E take?
 A.-If A refuses to pay the twenty dol lars in lawful money the matter should be placed in the hands of lawyer who is acquainted with all the facts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
A Special Notice to
 Our Trade,

We are sole agents in Birmingham for the cele- brated Cen temeri Glove. So as to protect our trade and prevent your being
 taken advantage of, we will
 say all Centemeri Gloves
 are stamped on the inside with the name--P. Cente- meri & Co.--and anyone trying to sell you a Cente- meri without this name stamped on the inside is not selling their gloves.
 All styles for the spring of 1904 on display here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

D. S-A says that when man applies for a position as railroad telegraph op- orator he takes an examination same as he would if enlistins in the army. says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

J. c. P.-My grandfathers family has coat of arms. Do inherit it? How are coats of arms won or obtained?
 A.-You may properly claim 1t, certain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

w. M. M.--When was Emperor William of Germany married? Who was his wife? How old is the oldest son of the Emperor, and what is his occupation?
 A.-Emperor William married in lSsl Princess Victoria of Schleswig- Holstein-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

J J.-what is the technical name of the crossvine? 60 What Is the fastest time made by steamship between. New York and Liverpool: (3) In what age do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

R. What is the address of the vice president of the Frisco railroad?
 A Douglas is vice president and gen. eral auditor. c. H. Beggs is vice pres ident and assistant general manager The office is in St. Louis.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-02
The JAPANESE METHOD

A captain OF japanese warship,
the Yorozu stated, has cabled from the
port Of his ships departure to an in
innate friend as follows:
PLEASE take steps to release my
wife. My last will"
To person who is unfamiliar with
the custom Of the samurai, this mes
sage would have little meaning. Among
these people the old feudal idea still
prevails that 1t is an objectionable
disgrace for a woman to remarry. The
truly faithful widow, however young
she may be, is expected to spend her
remaining days In continual lamenta-
ton for her departed lord. To save
her from this condition, 1t often hap
pens in time OF war, when sure death
seems threatening for him, the hus-
band, In a spirit of chivalry. to divorce
his wife in the manner indicated by the
above dispatch. This represents the
determination of every officer who ac-
companied Admiral Togo on his eXpe-
Gition to Port Arthur. No wonder the
Admiral has made great success on
his undertaking.-Hawaii Shinpo.