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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
PART OF LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Vcurt Of Appeals So Declares in Regard to
Flags Use far Advertising.

Albany. Nay 1.-THE Court Of appeals to-day, in
re case OF Jacob McPike. OF New-Tork City. de-
cared unconstitutional That part Of the Flag law
enacted by the legislature OF 1s15 which prohibits
ne use OF the American h1g 1r any representa-
Hn OF IL for advertising purposes.
That portion e. the ct which provides that those
Fao shall publicly muttlatc. deface delile, DEFY.
T~irle upon or cast contempt, ether by words or
.ct upon any such flag. eclor CT STANDARD sAaA
Or guilty OF a miseemcanOr IS ~ implication up
Reid as constitutional McPike however, was con-
flctsd under the provisions relating solely TO the
use OF the flag sor business advertisements me
court oyerrules HIS conviction. and The opinion
"f'tten by Chief Judge Parker. says;
nc ststGte n express terms applies rs wen 70
q. lcles manufactured and 81 existence WEcn ~
vas lawful 10 manufacture them and nave theul
- possession as 10 those thereafter manufacturer
y etq1ir'Sa II attempts. therefore, TO cestIos
t.~lsting property ifRhts. and whether the Yalue
iaor-o1 be uuch or little the legislature is power
res 10 cllectuate such a result II fellows that
- MUCK Of the statute chat relating 10 advertis-
iLst : VOID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
GOLF.
T'rarers ard HartyceU to Weet in
InferschOlqstic Finals.

There vas some pretty work at the Nassau Coun-
try CIub links yesterday in the second round
and serni-Iuals of the interschoasttc champion
ship. The most expert players in the tournament
did not meet until the seni-1nals. when the besr
match was between J. D. Travers. DR. Collisions,
and Dwight Partridge. ST. Pauls. Travers started
off In a dashing style winning the first three holes
in succession and leading by up AZ the fifth hole
Partridge then began 20 win and halve, and the
turn was only down while at the twelfth hole the
match was all even. They each won hole. with
honors still even and but four holes remaining 10
be pIaved The finish was spirited Travers winning
the fifteenth hole. AS yards In the par golf OF T.
and sixteenth. $50 yards. in the par OF l. making
MIN dormie . The match ended ct the seventeenth
hole which was halved in the boyle OF 3. Travers
winning by up and 10 play. The cards,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
GREAT NECK DEFEATS MEADOW sRoo.<r

Great Neck scored one sided victory over To
second team OF the Meadow Brook Hunt, Club y-s-
teTday, on the polo field OF the Meadow Brook Club
near Westbury, Long Island. IN the second game
for the Hampstead cups. The visiting team Won
the match by score Of goals 70 s OF Ia
latter goals being allowed TO Meadow Brook By
handicap.
Oliver ". Bird. who has not been active IN thas
sport for two or three years. shared the honcr..
for Meadow Brook with Stevenson After some
hard play Stevenson made the first point. which
was soon followed by goals by Grace and Iselfa-.
The Meadow Brook team then did some Of It's bexs
playing in the game. From long by Bird.
Stevenson got the ball near the line and made :
neat goal and thirty seconds later Bird scored ths
period ending IN favor or the home team BY 70
The remaining three periods were entirely tn
favor Of Great Neck Meadow Brook power
less 70 score. In the second period Bird made a.
pretty and missed goal by the ball bounding
on from the post Morgan Grace did all the scor-
ing in the second and third periods. making two
goals in each. and IN the final period he scored
once more. while Rawlins made two for Greas
Neck.
The lineup and score
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TO-DAY.

RACING.-At Norris Park. 2:sO p. m. Worth and
Louisville
CHESS Tournament az Cambridge Springs
POLO. Tournament at Meadow Brook $50 N.
CRLCKET--Pennsylvenia Haverford Merton
Penn.
GOLs.--Fiarvard Oakley Country Club; University
cub match at St Andrews; interscholGstc tourra-
nent at Nassau Country Club
7AF>+-lSA IlNeti1Ral LeagueNew-Y7rk ut PtttSourg:
IS.ooJ7 at Chicago; Boston Cincinnati Phlladei-
Lnia IT St Louis American League-Detroit al New
!,hl-adelpala; Cleveland at Boston College games
lIannattan al cornell; brown at Harvard; Wesleyan
Al Yale Amherst Princeton: Pennsyly ania vs.
LouWbi2 at Polo Grounds; Dickinson Lafayette
LlsllaIdet Georgetown; Vermont West Point
I1tGe nj dartmouth; Massachusetts Agricultural at
si-i2Tn5; Columbia Law Seton Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
momAN suRpRIsEs auRaLARs.

Mrs Benjamin Laird OF No. 27I West One-hun-
fly fourtl-st aroused early yester-
day by the tipping over of chair. and went into
the dining room just IN time TO see three burglars
escape down the stairs. They had entered with q
skeleton key and had succeeded in getting silver
ware worth slC0 Mr. Laird reported the burglary
% the Doiice NJ once giving his wife's description
OF the men. About p. m detectives FOUND man
on fhc street. who answered the description OF one
Of the burglars. He had in his pocket seven -Scent
ne nave his name as John Murphy, and said he
lived al No is West Sixteth-st- Re was held In
1900 ball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
WGINNITY'S GAME YORK.
Shuts ont Pittsb1rg after Being
Knocked Ont By Ball.
LEY TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNE

Pittsburg May 17.-AltEough McGinnity was hit
by a pitched ball over the heart that knocked him
unconscious for a few minutes in the fifth inning
OF to-Gay's game he continued il the contest and.
receiving good support. shut out Piccsburg by
score OF 10 o
The iron man was in fine form and struck out
the home players almost one. two. three. PHI
lIppe pftched we'll but was hit az times when hits
meant runs. Mccormick in the fourth inning
made d magnificent running catch OF Clarke's short
fly which we'll applauded- In the eighth ne
sent out a triple which got Mertes over the plate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
FIAT RACER DUE HERE TO-DAY.

On the KONG Albert. due to arrive to-day rom
Genoa. is a sixty horsepower Flat autOmObilss
which viii be raced in this country by Claude.
Fogoln. and the which will be used in tho
Fat boat matched race the Vingt-et-Cu- This
motor viii be installed in the hull built by rhs'
Electric Launch Company, shell thirry-Ive feet
over all made Of double planking. with canvas n
between. the whole only three-eighths OF an inch
thick Hollander & Tangeman. agents for the Fiat
car report sales OF is 70 % horsepower ears to-
Charles T. Cooke. president of the tiffany Com
ranv and =. Z. Wallace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
eoxINe BOUTS FoR wgEHAwNEN.

Tim Hurst. the manager OF the Weehawksn
Athletic Club. SAYS the fights scheduled 70 be held
tonight ar the clubs opening entertainment and
smoker viii take place Hurst asserts that he VIII
not stand for anything that could be called a
prizedght and that il il his intention hold SCI
entiic exhibitions fer points. the bouts be linn
tied 10 rounds with decision. Men who
box before the club. he said, have regulations
as scientific boxers. and slusgers. The Drfn-
cpal bout tonight VIII De between Joe Cans. thu
lightweight champion. and Willie Fitzgdrald
George BOthner will meet George Fisher a wrest-
ling match.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
n. Y. Y. c. and SIR THOMAS.
Letter Of GLIB Generally COM
meuded- What Challenger Mag Do

Tachtsren were much interested IN the CORE
spondance between Sir Thomas Upton and ths
Network Yacht Club. published yesterday for the
first time \ few were inclined to think that the
yacht club in lis reply 70 Sir Thomas. dodg-
ing the measurement question. but the majority
said it was straightforward letter. showing clearly
and concisely the clubs position. without commit
ting itself any statement that might be construed
as either demand or a concession
Charles P Tower. secretary OF the Yacht Racing
Association OF Long Island sound OF the recog-
nized authorities questions OF racing measure
rnents and time allowance said
look upon the letter as a very fair and straight-
forward statement Of the clubs position The New
York Yacht Club has repeatedly conceded rights
that. under the deed of gift. 90 had the right 10
stand on The last three races were sailed bv virtue
Of such concessions from the strict etter or the deed
OF gift. This done through the mutual agree
rnent cause but as the club states the challenger
now has and has always had. the right 10 ca4lenss
and sail a race. boat for boat. long the chlsS
dimensions stated IN the certificate are not sf-
Ceeded.
the present rule of measurement OF the NeW-EOrS
Yacht Club. I take IL. because the idea OF tina
promoters of the rule is tuL-ood1ed boat, in
stead OF a lean one and as that mas been me Eng
Ish sentiment for time regarding Yacht meas
Urement. naturally they feel that such rule wOuds
be favorable 70 them
lenger has the right to sail without any time
allowance. which is probably what Sir Thomas
Upton viii decided 70 do In that case the boao
that carry the biggest sail plan viii probably
do the best work. and is up 10 the designer tor
produce boat that can carry sail
A racing man OF the Atlantic Yacht CIub-safd:
The Network Yacht Club is right, and sf~
Thomas Upton should feel free TO Challsn 90
with a smaller yacht than either OF the ShamrOck Is.
as he has frequently expressed a desire 20 de
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
-.r.- nrl.1,r,,,r-F1ELp AND STATE.
sKIRaEIsH WIRING

Company BNu5er firing 81 prone nxIIe %; knee-
irz lEure. az STAINING iA@-''' 49, ' - 49,
s70: total. l.l5f --.,o e.. co ,,-oef
hgure. III; s-aAe4-i- '4f-'N' 49, - -
total. $50 a. .---.- o-..o l.-a.l
Company E-NurnpeE I41thS. ~ o4ple HI-tSs - N.leo
lOss st2nClhE IS4Te S' 4ela'44~N4 u
l1G total. al 49,,
Hummer AI4h< - prone hsu o. A4l@s
figure 20. sail-4ilS -l'l4c o. e-1'-4e "a 'as1E
total. 81
, arlrc $50 standing figure. rs remainder o. target
tai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18

The final match at thirty-six holes will be played
to-day between Travers and HartwelL The sum
mary:
Championship tsecond roundlwpTsht, P9Ttrtdgs 81
to play J. d Travers DR. sellinson $ beat F Van Dyke
and 10 play Harold c. HartweN
g. r.rls heat Harold Wilcox ST Paurs. by up and J
10 NAV. 7 ~ Knowles Pauls. beat R. Peters, jr..
LawrenceviIle by up and TO play
ssr,t-auals-Travers Partridge by UP and TO
pav: IiartveIl beat Knowles. By up and 10 play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
AMERICAN LEAGJ

The HighIanders made up for their defeat OF
Monday at the hands OF the Detroit players yester
day, and won by score Of to l the
grounds. The Hishlanders made three runs in the
fourth inning three singles ard Loves wild
throw.
Chesbro was in good condition. and the only
players that got onto his curves were Barrett and
Crawford. The score.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
MARSH4LL STILL LEADS
Takes adjourned Game from
JanozcSki after Seuentg-Sir NOceS.

Cambridge Springs. Penn. Nay 17.-MarshaU in
creased his lead IN the chess tournament here to-
dav by defeating Janowski after seventy-siX moves
in the adjourned game from the eleventh round.
begun last Thursday. He now leads Janowski by
II points and Lasker by ~ points Following are
the records OF the competitors. after thirteen
de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
BATTALION OF 71sT AT cREEDMooR.

Creedmoor Long Island, May = tSpeciaD.-The
range was oc,u pied to-day by a battalion OF the
list Regiment. y. c. y. y. composed OF companies
p 7 y y and x under the command OF Lieuten-
=. -. C+Io-al II Wells Tie weather was fine,
Win a strong > o'clock wind. Sldrmish hrlns vas
corducted as usual the 5ilhouette targets. Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
NEW-sNGLAND LEAGUE

A. r.7v-arce-I.avvrence o: Fail River. 3
A. Canc9rd-I.8 DWELL =; Concord. :.
~ Hava-hiI -Iaverhiu. .; New-EedfCrd.
Ar Manchestar- Manchester. =. Nashua 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18

SIXTH RACE-Handicup'
fou~s Of Wftncrs Nile.
PADDOCK PARAGRAPHS.

Van Esher bay three-year-old colt by ksher-
Van-a-Clar owned by John A. Drake. fell and
nrotra his NECK in workout yesterday morning at
Morris Park. The stableboy who rode the colt was
not hurt. Van Esher had not raced IN tne last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18

The fOurteentn ROUND VII D. t9IIIrsIEu I0-IIlVt-
row. with the players paired as follows
Marshall Napier; Pi!lEbury vs.. Marco; Barry VS.
IpeInar. Meses JanOwsd. I4asksr Showalter;
lawrence IS. Hodges: schlechter Teichmann
TzchlFJrf1 Fox
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
EASTERN LEAGUE.

A. Toront1-Jersey CITY .; Toronto. 7
A. Non.real-Newark 3. Montreal I.
~ Hurraio-Bufralo s. Providence tten inn.nssl.
At Rochester Baltimore. Il. Rochester. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
LYME NAY RIDE FOR PAGET
Report from Lexington Says He Is
to Have Mount on Haggin Horses.
II TELEGRAPH q - rEInrNE. ]

Lexington Ky, May Thirst call the services
Of Lucien Lyme. the jockey, has 1t is rumored here
tonight. been obtained by Sidney Paget. agent Tor
j. b. Haggin. 5. c. Lyme. father Of the jockey.
could rot De seen tonight, and the terms OF the
agreement with the Haggin stable could not Be
learned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
STATE LEAGUE.

A. Schercctatv-A.. = & G., o Schenectady, T.
AZ Syracusc-Syracuse :; Blnshamton. o.
AT Troy-Troy O.. Albany, =
At Utica-C tea .. Hon. l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
DETROIT
NEW-VORE

Earned rgEs--NeF-I york, 3: Detroit. l. Left on
ford. Threc-base hits-Anderson CHESHIRE. Barrett
Sacrifice hits-F'ultZ. Mcintyre. tsremuger stolen
bases-Fultz Camel. Double play-Elberreld. Will
Jams Camel First base balIs-Or Chesbro. ,;
on Donovan. First base errors-Detror 3.
Struck out-Bv Cheshire. Wild pitch-Donovan-
Ti-ne-t:5Q- Uupires-Dwyer and King Attendance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
ne the score
RROOEITN


Chica go ...-.--.-.---. o ! *
Brooklyn .----.-..- % o o o 0-d
Left on bases-Chicaso. $. Brooklyn; rwO-base
hit-IundEreu. Home run-klinE Double play
Tinker and chance struck out-By Lundgren 8: BY
t'r11fu balls-On LuudEreu. 3. or Gro
min 8. Wud ptches-LUndgren. I. CronIn. l. Time
Inlpirc-MorNu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
c. C. roLDrs BELLE ISLE LEASED.

Alexander r. Peacock. OF Pittsburg.s has leased
- term OF years George c. Roldrs country
lo-He a tie Thousand Islands. Ecown IS Belle Isle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
CHICAGO BUNCKEs HTS TO WIN.
superbas Bat and Field Well, Howsver-The
Score. to 3.


chicago. Nav lT--T6e nome players were o1toar-
ted and outfeded by the Superbas to-day. but were
fortunate enough IN punching their hits in the first
and sixth innings. and won by score OF 20 3.
O'NetlTs catching Strangs fielding and King
terrific drive TO the clubhouse in the first inning
were the features OF the game. The score;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
NEW YORK
M Ia 3

ned runs Y TVvo-hase h-rs-DeVltn
Gilbert Three-ba ht-McCorulick- Sacrifice hits
Clarke. Ritrhev stolen bases-Devltn- Mccain
Double plavs-Beauuont and Phelps; Dahlen, Gilbert
ana Mccain First base haIls-OT PHILIPPE. s. or
Wrc5Tnifv 1 nix bv pitched baIl-NcGtnnitv Struck
out-Bv Philippe. .. by Mctf'nn-y. = Time ,io.
Umpire uhustoUe and Oday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
BASEBALL.
Turn Tables on Detroit
-Win, 8 to I.
RESULTS OF GAMES YESTERDAY.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Nev-Tork :; Pittsburg 0. Chicago. 4. Brooklyn. g.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Nevv-Yorlz 3. Detroit / st Louis 2: Philadelphia
Cleveland. g. Boston. I Chicago .; Washington. ).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18

Tha other match I'm the semi-Iinals was between
Harold @; Hartwell and J. E Knowles both Of St
Paurs Hartweu who went out in 4S, played brill
IaDt cole for the first holes. and led by up
but al tho turn he was only up, and at the thir-
tsartb hole was only l up. but he the next
tbrae holes and the match by up and to play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
IRON TIE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. May II
ADMIRAL KENNY'S ASSIGNAIENT.-The ques-
ton Of the employment OF Rear Admiral A s.
Kenny, former Paymaster general of the navy. as
TIE disbursing officer Of the Panama Canal Com
mission has apparently been adjusted so 10
obtain for the commission the services OF that re-
tired naval officer. When the orders issued
from the Bureau OF Navigation assigning Admiral
Kenny 10 this duty there was presented question
Of his right 10 be detailed TO employment OF this
kind while he was drawing the pay Of a retired
naval officer. Besides. another officer, one on the
active list, had already been assigned to the duty
Of disbursing officer at Colon. and il under
stood thar he would have charge OF that work.
Rear Admiral Kenny thereupon asked revocation
OF MS orders IN letter which expressed his aDprC
cation OF the departmental courtesy in the matter
Yesterday and to-day the department has heard
from tEe commission and il has been arranged that
Hear Admiral kenny shall be permitted" 70 accept
outside employment, but the orders supposed TO
cover the case have been revoked This arrange
ment makes Il possible for Admiral Kenny TO &C
ccpt the salary from the commission its dis
bursting officer and during the period o; HIS en-
poyment as such 10 relinQuish his pay q I retired
rear admiral in the navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
GAM les TODAY.


NATIONAL LEAGUE
Nev-YoTk Pittsburg Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn Chicago. Philadelphia St Louis
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit AZ Nev-Yorh ST. Louis Philadelphia.
Chicago Washington. Cleveland a Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
CLEVELAND. 5: BOSTON. /

CLEVELAND, 5; boston. /.
Cleveland .....-....O 0 o o O-5 /
Boston .....-......-.-1 O-1 8 3
Batteries-ToUug Criser; Donahue and Bemis At
tendance. 2. f7+-
ST LOUIS . PHILADELPHIA. o
st Louis us lr, 'l' o % .
Philadelphia ........O o o O % I
Attendance. $50
CHICAGO 0. WASHINGTON. 5
Az Washtnrron- P H z
c-hfcaso '-..-...o 0 So Il 5
washington ....-....-O o . % 2
Batteries-Oven and sullivan; Dunkle Mason and Kit
fridge Attendance. geo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18

Summary: Goals earned-freat 81 Meadow Brook
3 Allowed BY handl,sp-81ead0w Brook. 2 score
Great Neck. O. Meadow Brok, 5. Rsfsrse-TheOdor-
Havemeyer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE.

Az NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., a. Bridgeport, 3.
A. -Haven-New- Haven 10; Hartford.
RESULTS OF COLLEGE GAMES
Al syracuse-Manhattan s; Syracuse, a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18

Lester Reifr. the Jockey who was reinstated
few weeks ago by the English Jockey Club was at
Morris Park yesterday. He is his way to Eng
!and: where he will ride free lance this year
his brother Johnnie. is still riding on the coast
FRANK F1rrell's Champlan added TO the Bay
chester yesterday. but just before post time was
Withdrawn. TX was said the horse was sulking and
his trainer decided it would be futile to start him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
81 SPORTS ArDAlMl
RNDRECPEATIONg11331

horses, thought well OF him and hoped to have
him ready for the Gravesend meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
[5LGG

ORDERS ISSUED.-The following army ana nav,
orders have been issued:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
A racing man Of the Atlantic Yacht Club-said:

The New-Yor1 Yacht Club IS right and si-
Thomas Upton should feel free TO challsngs
with a smaller yacht than either OF the ShamrOcls
as he has frequently expressed desire doe
boat that will be serviceable after the races ard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18

handicap: three-year-olds
nd oue-half fCrl0ngs u the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-16

COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEB IS.
A Quorum being present, the
council was called to order by the
mayor at $3.50 O'Clock. Minutes OF
previous regular meeting OF Feb
1st, and Special of Feb 9th, were
read and approved. The health
committee was instructed by the
mayor to confer with the health
officer regarding the several cases
of measels that have been reported
In the city. The other standing
committees made the usual verbal
reports, that nothtug of especial
importance had claimed their atten.
ton, and that the "A airs of the city
were moving along about as usual
The special committees appointed
to assist the &C ing City Attorney
in codifying. re writing and rev's'
Ing the several ordinances govern
ing the affairs of the city were
present with their report, and the
several ordinances revised by them,
about thirty FIVE In number, were
taken up one by ole and adopted
The City Attorney, together with
the City Clerk, were instructed to
have all ordinances, city laws etc
etc. printed and bound In book
form at the earliest possible mo
ment. This book will include the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-16
Mooney.
Song-Battle Hymn of Republic,
School.
Death of Child

The large circle of friends of Mr..
and Mrs. E. W. Talbot, of Wells
street, will be panied to learn Of the
death Of their little son Orville,
which occurred last night All
o'clock. Master Orville was fourteen
months and twenty-one days
old, and his death was due
to inflammation Of the bowles. The
child was unusually bright for one
of his age and the pride of Its
fond parents, who have the sincere
sympathies of the community In
general In their hour of sad be-
reavement.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the family residence to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 by Rev.
G. A. Dowell. rector of St. Paul's
church. Friends of the family are
invited to the obsequies. Inter-
ment will be, made at Oakwood
cemetery.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-16

The Bank of Middlebourne has
brought suit In slander Against
Benjamin Pyle, father of S. G..
Pyle, for ten thousand dollars In
damage. President J. G. Mayfeld
says the bank officials were credtbly
informed that Mr.. Pyle had circu-
lated the report In the back part of
the county to the effect that the
Bank of Middlebourue had to close
Its doors. The bank directors fear
log this report might result In a
run on the bank concluded the
speediest way to quiet any such
false rumors would be to bring a
suit In slapder for damages and al
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-16

An unusual point arose in United
States court yesterday at Parkers'
burg, In the case of Charles Rice
and others, all boys, charged with
robbing the postofice at Adon's,
this comfy. aud today law was
submitted by the opposing attor-
neys and an effort will be made to
try the case on faulty indictment.
What will be done remains to be
seen.
George II. Neal, who was ap.
pointed by the court to defend the
prisoners, demurred to indictment,
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low the report to be legally proven
If true. The Bank Is all right, Its
officers are careful and responsible
men, and such report, If 1t has
been made, Is without any founda-
ton whatever 10 fact. We have no
doubt but what the whole matter
will be amlcably adjusted when the
parties meet and talk the matter
over. Its serious matter for such
a report to be calculated about any
bank and this suit will probably
make people more careful In the
future. Still, we doubt If Mr.. Pyle
ever made such q report as he Is an
old and respected citizen of our
county. Strickling & Carter are
the attorneys for the bank.