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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23

One hundred and fourteen bankers
attending the annual meeting in New
York of the National Bankers Asso-
citation announced their intention to
vote for Roosevelt and Fairban ks,
and 46 for Parker and Davis.
Capt. Josephus Trader, nom-
mated by the Republicans to oppose
Hon. VIM. A. Jones in the First Con-
gressional District, is O man of o good
deal of popularity and force. He
may poll larger vote than his prede-
cessors have done, but conceding this
to be the fact, the Democrats of this
district have no fear of him in the
present campaign.
Gov. Montague's announcement of
his purpose to run for the United
States Senate was received with but
little surprise, as it was believed that
he would make the race. The infor-
nation, when impaired to Senator
Martin. seemingly had no effect upon
the serenity of that gentleman. 1t
was no surprise to him. The Sena-
tor merely said that he was a candi-
date, would make a campaign that
would reflect his best efforts and
energies, and would leave the matter
to the people to decide.
The attention Of the Democratic
Congressional Committee at Wash
lngton has been called to a gross
violation of the civil service laws.
Every government employe from
Iowa at work in the departments in
Washington has received a circular
letter from the chairman of the Iowa
Republican Central Committee ask
ing him to make contribution TO
the State campaign fund OF 8 per
cent. of his salary. 1t is intimated
that the Republicans of other States
are trying to assess office holders there
for purposes of the campaign. The
Civil Service Commission issued a
circular few days ago, cautioning
civil service employees of the govern
ment against making campaign con-
tributions.
Hon. Claude A. Swanson, candidate
for Governor of Virginia, was a Wis
itor to the Keller Fair last week and
made a speech, which though not
political, added many to his list of
supporters on the Eastern Shore. The
speech was given an attentive hearing
not only for the reason that it was a
good speech and forcibly and elo-
quently delivered but because large
majority of those present were in sym-
pathy with his candidacy and were
willing to accord him in advance
the honor and respect due to him.
probably, as the next Executive of
Notwithstanding the next one. if
the casting vote is left to the people
Of the Eastern Shore. We only voice
their sentiments ia saying, that while
they recognize the claims and fitness
of the other candidates who are aspir-
ants for the office Of Governor, that
they believe that Mr. Swanson. be-
cause of his distinguished services to
the State in the past aud his ability
to serve the State with credit to him.
self and to its people in the future,
has a prior claim upon them and will
cast their votes acoordingly.-Ronin
J snla Enterprise.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23

flag of truce and the Red Cross flag
are now openly disregarded and that
venomous ferocity marks the conduct
of the soldiers of both sides. Gen
eral Stoessel has addressed his garri-
SOP, saying that the present mood of
the Japanese indicates clearly the
necessity Of resisting them to the last
drop of Russian blood, because if the
Japanese soldiers should enter the
fortress it would be impossible for
their officers TO control them aud
prevent massacre. When the 300
women who are engaged in hospital
work there were advised to leave, they
replied that they would rather face
che possibility of massacre than de-
sert their posts.
In consequence of the fact that
hags of truce are ignored numbers
of Japanese dead, which have been
lying on the slopes OF the hills are
still unburiC d, aud the odor in Port
Arthur from the bodies, when the
wind is from that direction, ia al
most uncomfortable. The Russian
soldiers, who are in some cases post
ed only 90 PAGES from heaps of dead,
have constantly to wear over their
noses haLdkerchiefs soaked In cam
phor, as otherwise they would be
unable to remain at their posts.
la the course Of the assaults which
took place in the last four DAYS of
August two companies Of Japanese
soldiers, according to Prince Radvizil,
found themselves at the mercy
of the Russians aud hoisted n
white flag. 10 this, however, the
Russians paid no attention and con-
unued to volley rapidly Tito the
helpless ranks Of the enemy. In
the meantime japanese troops in the
rear of the companies that had raised
the white flag saw what their COM
rades had done and expressed their
dlsapproval of the surrender b,
firing into their rear. AS a result
of this fire from friend and foe. 600
mer were killed or wounded. They
fell among the bodies of men shot in
previous assaults. For days after
ward the wounded men in this area
raised iluttering bandkerchiefs in
their hands as pleas for help, but
the Russians were afraid TO venture
out to give succor. Among the
heaps of dead the Prince saw two
soldiers, one Russian and the other
japanese, lying locked in death
embrace. The teeth of the Japanese
were sunk in the Russians throat,
while the Russian had forced two of
his fingers into the eye sockets of his
antagonist. The Prince cited this
merely as an incident denoting the
ferocity of the conflict at Port
Arthur.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
LATEST WAR NEWS.

ITO the CITIZEN. via Baltimore Thursday.l
A general attack at Port Arthur
is on.
The reports that a battle at Muk-
den Is imminent are, however, re-
garded as premature. The most
reliable information does not indicate
the resumption of the Japanese
offensive for some days. A Japanese
force, consisting of four companies,
tried to capture a pass and turn the
Russian left flank, but the Russians
repulsed the attack. This was the
probable origin Of the rumor that
huroki had crossed the Hun river,
and that a general advance on Muk-
den bad begun.
The Commander of the formidable
Baltic squadron now declares that he
hardly expects to reach Vladivostok
before spring. His fleet will man.
oeuver and perfect itself in the
meantime.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
STATE CoNFEDERATEs.

The annual reunion of Virgins
Confederate Veterans in Lynch
burg last week was of unusual
interest. Among the strong pa
pers were Senator Daniels history
report and Captain II. q. Nor
toms report as inspector-general.
Captain Morton's report shows that
the death rate among the veterans
during the past year has been greater
than ever before, the deaths aggre.
eating 275. The total mem bership
Of the State Camp has not decreased,
however, there having been four
large camps added during the year.
The total membership is now 7,I39.
That part referring to the thinning
of the ranks is as follows:
"My heart is moved to unspeak-
able gratitude that while 50 many
gaps have been made in our thin
grey line, there are many of us still
aole to gather here, look in each
others kindly eyes and grasp the
warm band of comrades as dear as
brothers In the flesh. For this has
been sad year In the family circle
Of many a grey-haired veteran, and
then, what has never happened before
among us, taps have been sounded
three times among the grand COM
mander's immediate staff, as our well
loved comrades, the quartermaster-
general, the surgeon general and the
junior aid-de.camp, have ore by one
answered roll call for the last time,
fallen out of ranks, grounded arms
and gone off duty forever. Peace to
their ashes.
"ADd when We come to call the
roll of the camps we find that in
more than half of them the losses by
death exceed the additions, which
has not been the case before. Were
it not for the unusual interest
aroused in favor of he larger camps.
by which l2t new members were
gained, he mortality among the
Older camps would have exceeded
the gains ny more than TIVE nty-fiye
per cent"
The body will meet next year in
Petersburg ON date to be fixed
later by the grand commander. Dur
ing the year these officers will look
after the destinies of the camp:
Grand commander, DIR. w. E.
Harwood.
First lieutenant grand commander,
Judge Jno II. Fulton, of Wytheville.
Second lieutenant grand comman-
der, Colonel William II. Stewart, of
Portsmouth.
Third lieutenant grand comman-
der, General Thomas Il Munford,
of Lynchburg.
Inspector general, Captain It. O.
Morton, Of Staunton.
Qdartermaster general, David A.
Brown, jr., of Richmond.
Chaplain general, Rev. DE-. j. p.
Hyde, of Winchester.
Surgeon general, DR.. John III.
Claiborne, of Petersburg.
Judge j. G. Ewell, W. j. Stakes,
II. b. Hurst aud w. A. Saunders
were delegates from Lawson Ball
Camp, this county, that attended.
They returned Sunday night.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
Senator Martin at Fair,

The announcement that Senator
Martin will attend the fair at Fred
ericksburg on the second day, Sep
TENDER 2Sth "wednesday of next
week. promises large crowd that
day at our popular Rappahannock
Valley fair. 1t is thought there will
be quite an attendance from the
SOuthside and the Northern Neck at
the fair.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
SOME NEWSPAPER MEN.

Rorer A. James, owner and pro-
prietor of the Danville Register, will
shortly erect handsome double
house in that city, but our informa.
ton does not disclose whether it is
for the repose of the Registers cor
pulency or of the popular ex-Senator's
domestic felicities. As it is to be
double maybe both interests will be
accommodated.
The Colonial Beach Progress, the
weekly newspaper published at
Colonial Beach, has again changed
hands and is now owned by Mr.. S.
Griffith Walker. It will be remem-
bered that DR.. r. IL. Reh purchased
the Progress and plant from Mr.. w.
L. Mayo last May, and moved it
from Hague to Colonial Beach, at
the same time changing the name
from Potomac Progress to it's present
name. DIR. r. II. Reh found out
chat his multiplicity of business
enterprises already established would
not allow him time to push the
interests of the Progress as is re-
quired, and therefore determined to
sell the plant to a practical man.
DIR. Reh has the welfare of the Beac h
at heart, and was resolved to have a
newspaper established there. He
accomplished this end and placed it
IN capable hands, and now feels
free to devote his entire time to his
special business. SO says the an
nouncement. Mr.. Walker is a prac-
teal newspaper man, and with the
continued services of that veteran
journalist, r. r. Nuckols, we shall
expect the Progress to continue
putting a good foot foremost.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
SHOPPING FOR LADIES.

Save travelling expenses and have , our
shopping done by Mrs. j. L. MeanIey,
SzO4 Oak ST.. Baltimore. She is in
close touch with the best stores and can
save our ladies money on their punch ases
IN Il All lines. IL costs them nothingrextrs.
Samples sent upon request.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
POLITICAL.

One hundred and fourteen ban kers
attending the annual meeting in New
York of the National Bankers Asso-
citation announced their intention to
vote for Roosevelt and Fairbank ks,
and 46 for Parker and Davis.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23

liz THE Tfmes-Disp"tch has any
regard for the feelings of a numer-
GUS female contingent throughout
this country it will squelch those
correspondents who are trying to
resnscitate the problem of AIMS age.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
ADVERTISE NOW.

Wait not for the CT tiles 80 sage
TO trumpet your genius or moot IL;
This is business age
Get your own horn and toot 1t!
N. O. Times Democrat.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
TO PACKERS.

We wish TO call your attention To the
fact that IL you are looking for good
prices and prompt attention you will get
them by getting In touch with us.
Address X. ). NJ. MITCHELL,
No. Newark St, Hobeken, NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23
at HOME.

Having purchased the ware house. No
"a South Howard Street, we are now To-.
Gated permanently. II Is In the heart OF
the business district, and we will be glad
10 see our Virginia friends whenever
,hey 7lsii Baltimore. Can give your or
ders prompt attention, and thew will he
appreciated.
CARR, OWENS & HEIsEMAN
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-09-23

John d. Rockefeller's last Standard
Oil check was only for 81 $50, 900. This,
however, may enable him TO help along
the Republican campaign barrel.-Iades-
Appeal
And, incidentally, endow another
institution or pay a debt on some
wealthy church.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
Good, Strong Scenic Melodrama.

Numerous attempts have been
made by quixotically inclined PEG
pie to make the descent Of Niagara
Falls, but all without success until
last October, when the feat was
successfully accomplished by Annie
Edison Taylor, a Michigan school
ma'am. She had built at Bay City,
Michigan, a large conical shaped
barrel, some FIVE feet high. This
was weighted with huge black
smiths anvil, and she was strapped
inside. The barrel was then sup
piled with air by a common bicycle
pump. and thus equipped the des-
cent of the Falls was successfully
made. Miss Taylor suffered but
slightly from her perilous feat. Her
performance inspired Jos.LeBrandt
the we'll known playwright, with
the idea for the big mechanical ct :
fsct In "Over Niagara Falls, (Which
has been since perfected by Messrs.
Rowland & Clifford.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
IMPORTANT OIL DECISION


While they were engaged In this
AUDIBLE undertaking for the bene-
ft of the lessor, as we'll as for them
selves, as It was to make good the
implied covenants OF hts lease,
Knots v McGregor. AZ W. Va, 500,
as S. E., 500, the three months ex-
pired In which they were to put
down the first we'll, and accord
Ing to the terms of the lease $500
In advance for each three months
thereafter became due, whereupoD
said Bunfill without notifying the
lessees executed forthwith a new
lease to the plaintiffs. AS soon as
the lessees found 1t out, they want
ed to compromise the matter or pay
the rent, but Bun6li and the plain
tiffs would not listen to them. They
then set up the claim that their
lease was not forfeited, and that
their lessor was not In condition to
forfeit 1t, The plaintiffs file their
bills to declare and enforce such
forfeiture. The defendants file
their answer claiming that their
lease Is not forfeited for the reason
that their lessor not having given
them the enjoyment of their term
had no right to enforce forfeiture
Tor non-payment of rent until he
did do so; that they had paid S55
for the term of three months which
they had been prevented from en-
joying by reason Of the failure of
their lessor to comply with his
covenants and that 1t would be
unconscionable to allow him to
take advantage of his own default.
This gives rise to two very Import
ant legal propositions. First, as to
whether the lessor was In position
to equitably enforce forfeiture OF
his lease, ana second, whether a
court of equity will declare and en-
force the forfeiture of a lease In
any case In which 1t would be
proper TO relieve against forfeiture.
In I McAdam on Landlord and
Tenant, 6s2, 1t Is said, "A court of
equity may relieve tenant from a
forfeiture of the lease If the forfeit
ure was through inadvertance, &C.
cident or mistake on such terms as
may be just, but not when there Is
wilful, voluntary, gross or inexcus
able neglect" And 1t will also re.
lleve from forfeiture when caused
by the neglect of the landlord. IS
Am. & En-. Enc. Law e Ed) $50
Equity will relieve from forfeiture
under an oil lease for failure to pay
rentals when compensation for such
rentals can be fully made. South
Penn On Co. v. Edgell, IS W. Va,
34S. In the case of Nukill v. Guffy
ct al, 81 W. Va. 42s, 1t was decid'
ed that 1.-THE tract of land of thirty
acres In controversy Is situated In
an oil field at the time of the SEN
Tor lease partially developed. The
senior lessee and those claiming
under him, had for more than nine
months failed to commence to bore
for oil and had failed to pay or de-
posit for the lessor the one dollar
and thirty three and one-third
cents per month. Held, under the
circumstances of the case
the senior lessee and those
claiming under him are not
entitled to be releaved against the
forfeiture by paying such SUN
The damages TO be looked to are
the damages resulting from the
breach of the covenant to bore for
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14

oil and not the. failure to pay one
dollar and thirty three and one
third cents per month In lieu there
o and the damages resulting from
the failure to do the specific thing,
viz: to bore for oil. not being sus-
ceptible of pecuniary measurement,
and therefore compensate, the re.
lief from such forfeiture Is denied. !"
From this decision Judge English
dissented and filled a lengthy opin.
Ion. The lessees not having the
right to bore for oil In the present
case by reason of the failure of the
landlord or lessor to comply with
the implied covenants of his grant,
damages for failure to bore for oil
or gas Is not In question. They
could not bore, and hence they
would not be liable for damages In
not doing so
One of the questions then,for the
court to decide,is whether the mere
accidental oversight to pay or mis-
understanding about paying a pc.
cuniary rental at the very moment
1t was due without wilful neglect
on the part of the lessees should be
relieved against In equity. In this
question Thomas Bunfill Is more
deeply interested than any other
person and about which he Is en-.
titled 10 be heard either as party
plaintiff or defendant. As to which
he must decide for himself.
For these reasons the decree Is
reversed and annxlled, and this
cause Is remanded with leave to the
plaintiffs to amend their bills and
bring all parties In interest before
the court.
State of West Virginia, to wit:
The foregoing Is true and cor
rect copy of the opinion of the
Supreme Court of Appeals In the
case of Pyle VS. Henderson from
TYLER County, decided on the 23rd
day OF February, 1924,
Given under my hand this I'd
day of February, 1904.
WIN B. MATHEWS.
Clerk Supreme Court of Appeal.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

At the request of nay many friends /
announce myself as candidate for the
efioe of PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
SUBJECT to the Republican Primary cleo
tio1. and kindly request the support OF
the Review readers at the Primary and
if elected, at the polls in November.
82d&W If THOMAS 8. ENaLE.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
Manure Benefits.

Manure does not give full benefit In
one year. 1t is something that shows
good effects for several seasons. The
reason Is that manure does not decom-
pose very quickly, and as the plants
can only utilize it as 1t becomes soluble
the manure lasts from one to three or
four years, according to the materials
Of which It ~ composed.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
Local News

Tuesday fair:
Blustry weather.
Changeable weather.
Snow and colder tonight.
The city was full of hobos this
morning.
The wind blew very strong at
intervals today.
IN. Myers, of Akron, O.. Is a
guest of the Hotel Wells.
T. M. Kent, of Marietta, was
business caller here today.
c. e. McGrim, of Cameron, was
registered at the Hotel Mercer SUI
day.
T. c. Hornbrook, of Parkersburg
was a business visitor In the city
today.
Attorney and Mrs. SD. Ankrom,
of Aiddlebouane, spent the day IN
the city shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Durham re-
turned this morning on the 1913
train from Plttsburg.
Daniel 10y, who Is contracting
In the Kansas oil field returned to J
the city Sunday evening.
I'd Weber who Is working at
Middlebourue spent Sunday at his
home on South Wells street,
Mrs. R. ]. Virmillion, of Nc
Donald, Pa. IS visiting her daugh-
Mrs. T. J. Huston, of Thistle
avenue.
We are pleased to note I. S. Nc.
Mullin Is convalescing from SER
ious attack of inhamatory rheuma'
lism.
Miss Eva Nesbitt, manager OF
the E. A. Nesbitt Shoe company,
spent Sunday at her home In Sar-
dis, 0. !
w. G. Smith, the genial book
keeper at G. e. Schupbach's de-
partment store, spent Sunday at
New Matamoras, O.
Henry Wambaugh Is wearing a
very broad smile today, all on &C.
count of a young glass blower
arriving at the Wambaugh home:
The host of friends of Harry, the
Il year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
W. Carpenter, will regret to learn
he Is seriously Ill of pneumonia. A
trained nurse arrived from Wheel
Ing to wait on the patient.
Last Friday Reed Ramsey gave
a very enjoyable party In honor OF
his seventh birthday. Seven OF his
little friends were invited, one for
each birthday. The evening was
spent In games. A very nice lunch
was served. Those present were
Reed Ramsey, Rifle Lorentz, Earl
Fulmor, Reggie Fulmer, Earl Craw-
ford and Phillip George.
There are number of suspicious
characters lettering about the city,
and which should not be tolerated
by the police. All individuals, both
both male and female, who have no
honorable means OF support should
either be locked up and given 80
days In the city bastile on diet of
bread and water, or forced to leave
the city on short notice.
Messrs, H. B. Jemison, G.B. Duty,
Charles Kirchner and Harry
Whistler, four popular young men
of Middlebourne, passed through
the city Sunday afternoon enroute
home from Wheeling where they
attended the production of "Ben
Hur" Saturday night at the Court
theatre. The party came down
from Wheeling on board the elegant
steamer Queen City. They ex-
pressed themselves as being highly
pleased with the play.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
A Great Haul

"Young Briefly had only been ad,
mitted to the bar a week when he
made a fortune. He was caught in
a railroad wreck in which forty PEG,
pie were injured"
"And he was one Of those who
got damages?"
"He was all of them. He got al
the victims to retain him."-Phila,
delphia Ledger.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
Interested Generosity.

"1'hat is very generous Of old man
Gotrox, paying for the musical educa-
ton of the girl who lives next door to
him."
"Yes, but he has stipulated that she
shall learn it all in Europe."-Cincin.
natl Times-Star.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
Fred's Lie.

Dumley - There goes Fred's
grandmother.
Corliss-What are you talking
about? That's Fred's wife.
Dumley-Then what did he want
to lie about it for? | asked him if
she was his mother, and he said no
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Transcript
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
Not So Quiet.

Mrs. Muggins-Y husband dresses
rather quietly. doesn't he?
Mrs BugGins-fIumph! You ought
20 hear him sometimes when he can't
find his collar Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
FOB ASSESSOR

At the request Of my many friends l
hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Office of Assessor composed OF
the districts of Meade, Union and Lin
coin subject 10 the Republican primary
election
3 1tf d&w H. @. WILLIAMSON.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14

FOR SHERIFF. -
thereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of SHERIFF Of Tyler County subject
tS the Republican primary election or
Reoubfican county convention. and respectfully
solicit the support 81 nay friends Tor this
H.B. SERVER.
. aft
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS

All announcements for State. County
and City Offices must be paid strictly
cash in advance. We will make no
deviation from this rule 1 favor OF any
candidate.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
True Love.

Milly-Fm writing to Dolly. Have
you any message for herr
Tilly-What! Writing to that horrio
creature? Well. give her my love.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14

One dollar and fifty cent books
at, McCoys Book Store for seventy
FIVE cents.