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The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-08

Chefoo, June 6.-But two miles
separated the Japanese and Russian
armies on the Lao TuDg Peninsu-
la, June 2, according to. Chinese
who have arrived here from Dali
ny.
The japanese army reinforced by
those landed at Dalney, occupied
living Ching and Sanchimpo, sew
eral miles west of Dalny. They
then proceeded along the east coast
of Port Arthur. On one eide Of the
army are high mountains, and on
theother side is the sea, from which
the japanese gunboats are support
ing the flank of the army.
June 2 the Japanese forces were
within seven miles of the outer forts
of Port Arthur, only two miles
| from the Russian army, which is
readyto protest any farther advance
The Chinese believe that there will
be a big battle at this point. 1t is
also stated by the Chinese that the
Japanese have moved their base
to Dalny from Talienwan.
! The larger Japanese ships are
(anchored outside and the smaller
ones inside the harbor. Troops are
being landed, they say, from small
vessels, apparently coming from
Pitsewo OF the Elliot Island. The
Chinese further reported that a
number OF Chinese have been shot
while attempting to get through the
Russian lines.
Toxic, June 5.-The Japanese
and Russian forces, located north Of
! Pulantien, which were in a eeries
of brushes during the latter part oi
last week, had another encounter
Friday, June 3, near Chuciatun
On that day the Japanese cavalry
met the Russians at noon.
The Russians numbered 2OO(
! men and were composed of infan'
| try, de,achments of cavalry and ar
| tillery. They were pressing the
Japanese cavalry when the Japan.
8 Iese assem- bled their entire force and
engaged the enemy. The Russians
drew off gradually, and at $50 ir
the afternoon they retired tt
Telissu. The Japanese had foul
men killed and four men wounded
in this fighting.
General Kuroki reports that Fri
day last detachment wal
dispatch from All Yam,
Cheng (Ai Yang Pien Men
to the northeast of Feng Wanl
Cheng, TO make reconnaissance to
ward Chaimatsi (Siamats), 8
miles North of Feng Wang Cheng
This detachment encountered
600 Cossacks, and after a brisk en-
gagement the Russians retreated
General Kuroki reports that tn
Russians loss was heavy. The Jap
aness had one man killed and thre
wounded.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

In the Newport district, in the
same county, Green & Ihrig have
completed No. 13 on the A. MOL
and farm, and have a show for
2O-barrel producer in the stray
sand
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that Is the order of woman's pref
erences. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo-
man. Even that greatest of sill
Jewels, health, is often ruined in
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If a
woman will risk her health to get
coveted gem, then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous con-
sequences of coughs, colds and
bronchial affections by regular
use of DR.. Boschee's German Syr-
up. 1t will promptly arrest con-
sumption in it's early stages and
heal the affected lungs and broh-
chial tubes and drive the dread
disease from the system. 1t is not
a cure all, but it is certain cure
for coughs, colds and all bron-
chial troubles. You can get DR..
Green's reliable remedies at D.
A. Memberships.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
This Will Interest Many Men.

B. j. Longwell, the Wheeling
publisher, says that if anyone az
aicted with varicocele or are
weak where perfect men are
strong will send their address to
him at Wheeling, w. Va, (send
no money! he will direct them to
q perfect cure. He will tell you
how he was cured after years Of
search for relief. Hundreds have
tested this with success. Write
today. 21d&w,d
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R.
POPULAR EXCURSIONS
NIAGARA FALLS,

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1904.
Excursion tickets will be sold
from Sistersville at the very low
rate of $3.50 for the round trip.
Tickets good going on trains Nos.
7O6 and TIA leaving Sistersville at
8 "a a. m. and 1 81 p. m, Eastern
time, respectively; to connect
with special train of standard
coaches and sleeping cars, leav-
ing Bridgeport, O., at 4:1O p. M,
Central time, on same date. Tick
cts will be good returning until
August 9, inclusive, except that If
ticket is deposited with joint
agent on or before II p. m. Of Au-
gust 9, and payment of fee of %
cents at time of deposit, extension
of return limit of ticket may be
obtained to leave Niagara Falls
to August II, 1904, inclusive. Call
on ticket agent for full infor1na-
ton. G. w. Bassetts, General Pas
senger agent. 7,26-S,o
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

In the same district the Carter
Oil company's No. 6 on the J. w.
Ankrom farm is holding up at $40
barrels a day and the Melrose Oil
& Gas company's No. 4 II. H.
Ewell at $50 barrels a day.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
Dewitt is the Name.

When you 60 to buy Witch Ha-
eel Salve look for the name De-
Witt on every box. The pure, un-
adulterated Witch Hazel is used
in making DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, which is the best salve in
the world for cuts, burns, bruises,
boils, eczema and piles. The pop
ularity of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, due to it's many cures, has
caused numerous worthless coun-
terfeits to be placed on the mar
ket. The genuine bears the name
E. G. Dewitt & company, Chi
cago. Sold by Stotler G. Corbett,
Opera House Drug store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
A Promising Oil Country.

The Creek, Usage and Cherokee
nations in Indian Territory are
receiving wide recognition as a
promising oil country, and capital
and development have so far
brought handsome results. The
oil is of superior quality; the ter
ritory is reached directly by the
Frisco system, who issues free of
charge, a booklet, giving full data
concerning the country and its
possibilities. Mailed to any adj
dress upon request to Sidney Van
Dusen, 706 Park building, Pitts
burg, Pa. 4,l-tf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

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ANNOUNCEMENTS or
Reduced Fares Authorized via
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
Summer Season 1904.

0SA&A&AS& SSoAS0A 4S06s
Atlantic City and Seashore-
Special low rate excursions
from all points east of the Ohio
river on June Both, July 18th
and 2Sth, August 18th and 25th,
and September 9Th.
Boston, Mass
National Encampment, G. A. R.,
August 1920. One fare for The
round trip. Tickets On sale Au-
gust 18th to 18th, good return
ing until August Goth, inclu-
sive.
Louisville, Ky
Knights of Pythias, Biennial
encampment, August 1919. One
fare plus 81 for the round trip.
ickets Oh sale August 18th.
18th, 14th and 18th, good re-
turning until \ug'st 31st, in
elusive.
San Francisco, Cal. -
Triennial conclave Knights
Templar, September ~. One
fare for the round trip to Chi
cago or st. Louis added to fares
rendered therefrom Chicago
$50, St. Louis $47.50). Dates
of sale to be announced later.
San Francisco, CAL
Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. o. o.
F. September 1925. One fare
for the round trip to Chicago
or St. Louis added to fares ten
dered therefrom Chicago $50,
St. Louis $47.50). Dates of sale
to be announced later.
Toronto, Ont
Friends General conference.
August 1919. One fare plus So
for the round trip. Tickets on
sale August 9th to 18th, inclu-
sive, good returning until Au.
gust 31st, inclusive.
For additional information cor
corning rates, routes, time ~
trains, etc., call on or address rex
ct agents Baltimore & OHIO rail
road.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

Near Antioch. in the Trail Run
district. the National Production
company has completed it's No. y
on the Elizabeth Moulden farm
and has a producer good for 20
barrels in the Big Injun sand.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

On the Ohio side, in the Keener
sand district, near Jerusalem,
Monroe county, Gadd & company
have drilled their second test on
the T. D. Gibson farm into the
Keener. and will have 40-barrel
producer.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
THIS WILL INTEREST MANY MEN

Jerome Lungwell the Wheeling. West VII
ginia publisher, says that If any one Athlete
with Varic'ceie or .mpotCncy, or are weak
: where perfect men ave strong, will ad6res
lhim. tsend no money he will direct them
"a perfect cure He will tell you how he Wa
cured after years of search for perfect man
hood. Hundreds nave tested this with sue
cess. Write to-day in full confidence.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

Our Ice cream is manufacture
ed from pure Jersey cream, and
we make it every hour. 1t is,
therefore, the best ice cream
that can be made. We don't
sell milk, but pure cream.
Our prices are only Csc quart,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
John Daffin
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fine Ice Cream
and CONNECTIONS

81 per gallon, delivered in any
part of the city. Special prices
made for entertainments, par
ties, etc. Families supplied. Try
our ice cream once and we are
sure you will continue to trade
with us.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02
Letters Advertised August 2

Aspin, Mr.. Harry.
Batteson, Mr.. G. j.
, Bennett. Mrs. Beckie.
Clark, Mrs. A.
Culbertson, Mr.. John 7.
Dalzell, Mr.. U. B. A.
Chicago, GAINESVILLE Oil & Gas
company, care L. n. Davis.
Dining, Mr.. Frank.
Fade, Mr.. Thos.
Emniger, Mr.. J. D.
Holmes, Mr.. J. d.
Long, Mr.. Roy.
Mohney. Mrs. Ellie.
Moore. Mr.. Ratiul.
Stod, Mrs. Mel.
Thompson, Mr.. Arthur L.
Redin, Mr.. John.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

In the same district, the Pitts
burg Oil & Gsa company has drill
ed in it's test on the Ann Aiken
farm. and has an 8 or 10-barrel
pumper.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-02

In the Wick district, Bartlett,
Riddle & Brown have drilled their
No. 3 on the Delana Ankrom farm
into the Big Injun sand. and have
a show for good producer. The
hole stands full of oil. but the gas
pressure is not strong enough to
make It flow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
EnoLAND's FRIENDSHIP FOR j. S

The attitude Of the English toward
the United States is the subject OF d
lengthy article BY sydney Brooks In
Harper's Weekly. The article brings
out the fact that the feelings which
the ordinary Brilisher cherishes IL.
ward the individual American and the
United States as a nation are two
very distinct things. This is largely
due 70 the fact that the English do not
travel much In this country and conse.
qnently their individual acquaintance
with Americans Is limited 10 those
whom they meet In England-many OF
whom are on the class which try to.
make themselves popular In English
society BY belittling everything In
America.
In a word, the Americans whom the
Englishmen come most in contact
with, are the very ones who are least
respected at home BY their fellow.
Americans. Naturally the English,
man gets q distorted idea 81 the char
acterlstics or the true citizen OF our
land.
But toward America az a nation
there Is no spirit Of criticism OF con
decension manifest on The contrary
there Is the heartiest approval and
admiration shown for what America
Is and what America has accomplish.
ed. Respect for Il capabilities ia
mingled with pride Ia our achieve
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

nents. bat IN this. of course, An
element Of ~selfishness may be detect
ed THE willingness N the British
bubble 10 enthuse oyer all things
American is set forth as follows IN
the concluding paragraph By Mr..
Brooks.
As i matter ii fact no English poll.
l~tlelan ever thinks Of mentioning the
United states In a speech without
some complimentary adjective, and
ithe British public, which has long
; ceased 10 be the most stolid public IN
Europe has become Instead thanks
~ cheap reading. one d the most hiss,
Iterleal and sentimental always cheers
heartily any aliasion u tour cousins
beyond the sea and agrees rapturous-
~ with the speaker that blood II
thicker than water
An American who tries 10 persa.
ade himself that Ills country has a
political foe In England had better
stay III America II lie wants 10 keep
his faith whole. Ii would hardly sur
viye a fortnight III England itself.
Engiishmen bear no grudges They
are Az proud of Washington AZ Ameri.
cans themselyes-most of them are
not even aware that there was such
d thing as d war III lSi2whiie they
quite cheerfuliy admit that all through
the civil war and the Alabama bust.
ness they were In the wrong and were
rightly made 70 pay for II. In the gisi
tors room at the Reform Club on
Pail Mall you Will find over the man.
.teIpieca d fac-simile of the Declare.
ton OF Independence and above II me.
daliions on Washington. Lincoln and
Grant. There Is something rather fine
I'M 4 people that can thus candidly pub.
lish aud acknowledge two Of the great.
est blnnders n their history. But
the English have grown Into d bis
habit Of always exemptlng Americans
from the ordinary divisions of nation
ality. Cecil Rhodes was far from be.
Ing the only E~nglishman whose pa,
|triotism went beyond the empire and
included the race The least Imagina.
tive Londoner feels himself and His
country IN q very special degree
united To America. II III the nation
Of all others he would most like HIS
own 70 be on friendly and even init
mate terms with.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
summary Of the Stocks.

NEW YORK, July 2T.-Stock sum
mary:
Twenty-one roads for the third weea
In July show a n average gross de
crease of rs per cent.
Good demand for Atchison and
Pennsylvania In loan crowd.
Weak bull account in American
stocks reported from London.
Fall River strike and dsstlSci a.
Chicago continue very ssrl6ik
Some announcement on lead merger
said to be probably this Week.
Banks gained from s~ub.treasury
since Friday s1,s54,0O0.
Reading officials admit earnings
now beginning to fall off.
Twelve industrials decreased II per
cent.
Twenty active railroads decreased
so per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
RECORD BREAKING CROPS.

Translated Into bushels, the fore
cast which the governments expert
makes Of the condition and the acre
age of wheat. corn and oats III this
time Is encouraging. The indications
are for b yield Of GGi.0O00o0 bushels
Of wheat, 2.537. 100000 bushels Of
corn and 9Oa, moo 900 bushels Of oats
In every item this would be d gair
over 1905. In that year the crop was,
Wheat, 100000 bushels. corn
2.244,000,0 900. and oats, $4,000, 900
This would Ne above the recent aver
age for wheat. would be the biggest
corn crop ever harvested except iii
1899 and would be the biggest oats
crop except IN 1899 and 1909.
Tho great cereal crops do not enter
into the sum total of Americas pro.
ducts quite 80 largely al they did
once. Cotton has grown in a larger
ratio In recent years than has corr
or wheat. Manufactures and mining
now form a much larger aggregate in
the Increase OF the country's products
than do the great agricultural staples.
IN one recent month the export III
manufactures was greater than In that
of agriculture This condition win
be frequent hereafter. The United
States Is now far ahead Of England
or any other country In the extent Of
It's manufactures and ifs mining, The
lead III these two fields viii unioubt.
edly be kept up.
Nevertheless. the prospects for a
cereal Yield for 1901 are on.
c%onfaging. Good crops not only mean
heavy exports. but they mean moder-
ate prices for food for the American
consumer. Under such conditions the
and all his patrons Will be
happy Globe Democrat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

The conference to be held nost
week between representatives OF hi
livestock industry on the one hand
and Secretary Wilson and President
Roosevelt's commission On the other,
promises 10 be Of much utility Among
the questions Of which settlement WV
be attempted will be the strife 81
tween cattle and sheep men, the
question 81 stock on reserves and The
limits Of forest reserves.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
Men VIII be Bows.

In the excitement Of a lively exer
else like boat.racing or ballplaying
they will strain their muscles and &C
home limping and sore. Then they
are glad they have Perry Davis Pain
killer on hand to soothe the CULVER
ing nerves; to penetrate the muscles
with warmth and healing power. n
has relieved the pain OF two genera,
lions Of Americans. Large bottles
rs and so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

Now the democrats are worried be
cause or the rumor that the venerable
candidate for vice president viii dc
most of his talking through his hat
instead OF through his barrel, The
truth "a out. The Iowa banker whc
went insane after attending the demo
cratic convention at ST. Louis was
trying 10 figure out where his party
stood on the financial issue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

delayed deals that must have an i'm
portant effect upon values. As the
market rises profitstaking grows, and
the consequent changes OF position
create a even balance Of opin-
ion that conduces to activity. There
has already been a considerable ex.
panslon of the short interest, ready
to take advantage of any unfaVorabie
Developments. Very soon crop de,
mands will assert themselves and
western banks will commence to
draw against their balances here, tho
effect being the cutting down Of local
bank reserves; and this fact should
not be overlooked.
However, the business outlook is
satisfactory. Evidently this country
has turned its back upon the period or
extreme depression which began In
1903. but no wild boom is in sight, ana
none is wanted, The country needs
a slow and substantial recovery, ana
this is all 1t is likely to get ANY at.
tempt to create a spirit Of unreason-
able h~opefulness In Wall Street is sure
to end Is disappointment and delay.
The market hereafter will present ex,
%cellent opportunities for quick in-and-
out transactions. as the fluctuations
viii be important and Of frequent &C
currence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
Teachers County Institute.

Notice ia hereby given that the
county institute for school teachers
win commence on August Is, 1904,
continuing for two weeks. Charges
will be one dollar for each person.
The institute will be conducted IN the
public school building in district No.
I. Las Vegas. Immediately after the
institute is closed. examination Of
teachers will take place.
Dated, Las Vegas. N. NJ. July 10,
1904. ]. NJ. QUINTANA,
County School Superintendent.
100
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

While II II undoubtedly true tina,
some very good men enlist in the
army, stlll we can't help believing that
the young man who Is unable TO earn
thirteen dollars a month above his
living expenses doesn't amount "a
much. Tho army Is about as good a
place for him nj anywhere else. New
Mexico needs her sober. industrious.
intelligent young men 70 assist In dc.
yeloping the territory more than she
needs them IN the PHILIPPINES
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

Missouri Is mad because the lmpn.
dent photographers will insist on TAX.
Ing liberties with Folks name. He II
one Of her own folk and II shouldn't
ID did,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

Despite parker's telegram. Score
tsry Shaw says that the democrats
have neither retracted nor apoligized
FOR the Chicago and Kansas city plat.
forms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
Kansas CITY Livestock.

KANSAS CITY, July 27,-cattle--
STEADY. Native steers, si.0oa5.25;
southern steers. s255@45o; southern
COWS, s1.75@s5o; native cows and
helfers si.75a5o0; stockers and feed
ers s25oa45O: bulls. s225as75:
ss.5o95.oo; western steers,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

Judge Parker will doubtless find Il
impossible 10 accept the invitation TO
speak at the big Chicago rally. where
Bryan will hs one III the orators.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
Henry is Homeslck.

g-
1t was twilight in the canyon,
With darkness pressing near.
Nights shadows mantled Hermit's
peak.
And then FL Poryenir,
My lips poured forth the story old
She heard with willing ear
The while we wandered joyously-
All. maiden more than dear.
Nor did We heed how DER the hills
With brow serene and clear
The moon, with stars atryst, had
crept.
Above Ell Poryenir.
A white star threw a kiss upon
The sweetness of her brow,
The gurgling canyon waters sung
A mountain music vow.
As hand IN hand with light heart beat
We heard their songs of cheer,
Their songs : Of love and Hermit's
peak,
And bonny Porvenir.
At me-! how long since those dear
days
l see them through a tear
And memory lifts the mantle from
Her face and Porvenir.
HENRY c. WARNACH.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

II The Russians capture Korea,
Secretary Hay may just d well eet
ready to shed his coat and roll up
his sleeves again.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

The only trouble with arbitration
al d means of settling strikes Is that
both sides want Of win.
ming before the commission meets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

i Is with general satisfaction the
west VIII hear that Governor Pea
body has declared martial law at al
end In Colorado. The next wise ster
would be for the union leaders &c
call or abe strikes. As these are be,
Ing conducted by a sociallstic pro.
paganda. largely for political purposes
Il IS pretty safe 10 predict that such
action will not be taken. However,
the men are getting tired o. being
fooled by n lot OF radical and nm.
scrupulous politicians % the worst
type and won't lose much time In go.
Ing back 70 work when the opportun.
offers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

Las Vegas has not let up IN the
least on her efforts to have a Die. fine
hotel in the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

ri the present butchers strike II Is
the meat consumers who need the
sympathy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27
Macbeth.

While the rains are coming and the
city water is murky. drink Macbeth
water, fresh, clear and pure. For
sale at p. Roth's. 6-37.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

The most manifest sign Of wisdom
III contained cheerfuIness, said Mon,
taigne.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

There ii only one chance In forty
% win In Uncle Sans lottery on the
Rosebud reservation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

Terms at the Harvey resort are ad.
vertlsed In The Optics displayed col.
umns. "a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-27

Tho whole northern part Of New
Mexico Il as green IS q meadow ID
Missouri and the stock Is thriving.