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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-13
NO REASON FOR IT.
When Sistersville Citizens Are
Shown the Way.

There can be no just reason
why any reader of this will con,
tinue to suffer the fortunes of an
aching back, the annoyance Of
urinary disorders, the dangers of
diabetes or any kidney ills when
relief is so near at hand and the
most positive proof given that
they can be cured. Read what
this man says:
II. Mulholland, machinist, OF
Water street, Mannigton, says:
"a severe attack of backache an
noyed me for some weeks. 1t is
not very pleasant companion for
a man who has to follow my call
ing, and when I noticed in news
paper an advertisement about
Doan's Kidney Pills which stated
that remedy could be depended
upon to stop backache in any
form I purchased a box. The
preparation proved to be just
what l needed. Improvement was
noticeable after a dose or two,
and when I had stopped using
them the aching was removed
For sale by all dealers; price
SO cents. Mailed by Foster-Mil-
burn company, Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-Doan S
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-13
A Medicine Closet.

The up to date architect when
planning bath room is almost sure
to make room for a medicine closet
1t is high enough to be out of reach
of childish hands, but low enough
to be accessible to the busy house,
wife.
In these days of telephones tb>
medicine closet may seem a super.
fluffy, but experience teaches ever.
mother that a judicious use of it,
contents may obviate too frequen'
calls for the doctor and furnish tn,
ounce of prevention which is wort
a pound of cure.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-13
BALTIMORE 4 OHIO R. R.
The "Nation's Highway"

BALTIMORE 4 OHIO R. R.
The "Nation's Highway"
and "SHORTEST ROUTE"
to the
WORLDS FLAIR,
st. Louis.
Three Through Trains Daily,
vestibuled throughout with
Pullman sleeping cars,
observation cars and dining cars,
via Cincinnati.
Season, sixty-day and fifteen-day
excursion tickets
on sale at
VERY LOW RATES.
CHEAP COACH EXCURSIONS
From all stations announced
from time to time.
Ask ticket agents for descrip-
tive Worlds fair folder, boarding
house and hotel booklet, guide
maps and full information.
7,15-tf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-13
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Local News

"
Hallowe 'en next.
4 4 4
f. Take in your flowers.
\ y 4
The campaign goes merrily on.
4 4 4
Eighteen more days until Hal
lowe'en.
There is a frosty touch and tin
gle in the atmosphere.
4 4 4
Many entertainments are being
arranged for Halloween.
4 4 \
Contractor r. l.. Lamberton
left this morning for Folsom.
r 4 4
Attorney F. l.. Blackmarr left
this morning for points south.
4 4 Z
c.. c.. Thomas of Darlington,
O., was a business visitor here to-
day..
= 4 x
c.. W. Shrewsbury of Parkers-
burg, was in the city last even
ing.
y y y
Liveryman R. NJ. Mayfeld of
Friendly, was in the city last ev-
ening.
David Connolly, oil operator, of
Parkersburg. Was in the city last
evening.
j. O. Fleming of Clarksburg,
was a guest of the Hotel Mercer
last evening.
K y r
w. c.. Bostaph of st. Marys,
was a business caller in the city
this morning.
r y Il
William Wear, Wheeling trav-
cling salesman, was calling on his
trade here today.
4 p 4
Mrs. James Sellers of Middle
bourne, was shopping in the city
yesterday afternoon.
e y =
w. r. Smith of Marietta, was
in the city today looking after
some business matters.
K 4 X
Harry Furbee of Middlebourne,
went to Jacksonburg this morn
ing on a business mission.
Il x y
II. f. Wilson, proprietor of
the Bellevue hotel at Marietta,
was in the city this morning.
4 y 4
Attorney and Mrs S. B. An
krom of MiddlebOurne, went to
New Martinsville this morning on
a visit to friends.
4 4 4
The ladies of the Nj. E. church
will give a social on Thursday ev-
enng at the parsonage. All are
cordially invited. 10,10-4t
II. A. Kelley moved his family
and household effects to Parkers-
burg today, where they will make
their future home.
Water rents for the third quar-
ter are past due and must be
paid at once. G.. 0. Cutler, Water
Commissioner. 10,12-3t
The Oil Review is every ready
to advocate any and all enter
prises for the advancement and
progress of Sistersville.
! q z 4
The City Council has directed
me to make collections on all wa
ter rents past due or shut off the
water. G. o. Cutler, Water Com
missioner. 10,12-3t
Mrs. w. G. Hays, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
c. f. Kahle of Main street, left
for Plttsburg last evening to join
her husband.
p 4 4
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-13

Ed YOUNG. M. D. HANES.
Attorneys-at-Law.
Will practise in State
and Federal Courts.
Notary and Stenog-
pher in Office.
Abstracting titles carefully and
neatly done.
Office:
Olston Block, Wells Street,
Sistersville, w. Va.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
Sign or tho Patch

Mrs. Murray had advertised for n
skilled gardener to work by the day In
her yard, and somewhat to her cmbar-
raSShent she was obliged to choose be-
tween two applicants who appeared at
the same moment. AS she stood on
her doorstep, questioning FIRST one and
then the other, she became aware that
her mothcr-in-law, seated OH the porch
short distance from the men and di-
rectly behind them, was frantlcally
gesticulating.
she had attracted her daughter-in-
laws attention, pointed enthusiastically
towards the less preposscssing OF the
two men; and the younger woman, SUP.
posing that her relative had some per.
sonal knowledge OF the applicant.
promptly engaged him.
Has that r.an ever worked for you.
mother?' asked Mrs. Murray, when
the two women were alone.
NO" replied the old lady, II never
saw OF heard Of either or 'em until
now"
"TheR why in the world did you
choose the shorter man The Other had
a much better face"
Face" returned the old lady, brisk
ly. when you pick out man TO
work in the garden you want to so
by his overalls. If they're patched on
the knees you want him. If the patch
is on the seat, you don't."-Philadel.
phia Telegram.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
Japanese imperial Mint.

One OF the earliest Western insti.
tutions established in Japan was the
Imperial Mint at Osaka, and it hat
been one Of the most successful and
useful. IN the convention which was
signed at Yeddo, in 1866, between the
representatives. OF the Japane3e Gov
ernment and those Of the foreign
Powers, the establishment of a mint
was stipulated. The Japanese Gov
Government u mint. which mad been
established at Hong .-ong, but which
the latter had resolved to discon-
tinue.
The mint Ia now managed entirely
by Japanese. and. Judging from the
report of the director for the year
ended March 81. 1904, It maintains It's
reputation not only for the amount OF
It's production, but n:so for the ef1c-
iency and exactnesslof the work done
The report, which Is printed in Eng
lish. Is a model Of its kind 1t states
that the coinage for the financial year
under review consisted Of gold, silver
and nickel coins In six denominations,
amounting to 13,31G,571 pieces, of tho
value Of 25.8o1. .O8G yen, against 5.351,-
1876 pieces OF the preceding Gear,
valued at 38,3Oo,5G3 yen in 10 yen
gold and so yen silver coins. In addf
ton to these, 5,131,09 pieces OF silver
yen were struck during the year-En
gineering.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
Blanc Your Mirror.

Mirrors are not always infallible
refiectors OF the faces which peer INK
lously into them" manufacturer as.
serts; and because n girls complex
Ion may appear sallow in q mirror.
let her not worry herself In thinking
that she is so afflicted naturally for
in'nine cases out of ten it is the mirror
that is Mt fault. that is deliberately
uttering an untruth to the girls face.
The average mirror has slightly
grcenlsh tinge. The cheaper 1t ia. the
more pronounced this pecullarity, and
even in Il costly glass it is not always
absent, and ii Is this very tone that
plays the trick, ana makes many n
girl think she is lacking in beautiful
complexion
IT is a remarkable complexion, in.
deed. that would be mirrored back
radiant and fresh from such q glass.
The green makes the complexion look
sallow, destroys those rich, medium
purplish tints and most Of the high
lights that contribute SO much to the
beauty Of the face, and give it q
sort OF sickly appearance. 1t accen-
tuates the slightest trace OF yellowish-
ness. and makes it stand out as though
1t were hideous defect, when. as a
matter of fact, 1t may be the mere
suggestion that Is hardly discernible
to the naked eye at all"
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
! ElNe lAeANgse- cAsMIsTs.
Strong Faculty For origipai Rssearch Of
tho Eastern Saiion.

Strong Faculty For originai Rssearch Of
tho Eastern Hation.
Probably no Eastern nation Is more
strongly represented than are the Jap
nnese in the Englisi, Annals of science.
and more particularly III tho literature
OF chemistry. They possess an sin-
research. and they combine tnIs fees
sulty with & sharp sghteduess as to the
possibilities of practical applicatlo1of
! the fruits of research. The JapaneSe
chemist, In fact unites tho power OF
originality OF the English chemist and
the practical intuition or the Germani
At the University OF Toxic practical
study is very much favored and splen4
did facilities for work nre provided in
the labeFatories and workshops. There.
are several distinguished JapaneXe'
chemikts who are fellows of the Eng
lish Chemical Society, and who were
elected to the fellowship OH account OF
these&cellence of theft contributions to
original science.
The japanese chemists discuss with
q freedom which astonishes the west
ern chemist all the modern abstruse
theories bearing Upon the atomic the
ory. the constitution of matter. the the
Org of dissoclaton. and so forth. They
write powerful dissertations on the
Views advanced by such esteemed
thinkers as Ostwald ArrLcnius, Vnn't
Hon, . elvin. Thomson, Lodge. Crookes,
Ramsey and others, ard have offered
valuable criticisms on the methods of
systematiZiIg and compiling atomic
weights adopted by western chemists.
Chemistry is powerfui weapon Ia
war and there can be little doubt tbiit
among other things which have so Tar
contributed to Japanese successes is a
sound knowledge OF explosives, their
composition, action and behavior un-
Gcr variety OF conditions. When
there is no longer any need for tile lm-
plrments OF battle. and may that soon
he. we may be pretty esttat the
same subtle insight which is so marked
y feature of the Japanese intellect will
turn with equal success 20 the applica-
lion. of science to peaceful pursuits. -
London Lancet a
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
WORDS or WISDOM.


WHO are little wise the best fools
bc.--,John Dome.
Chiefly the mould OF mans fortune
Is in his own hands. Francis Bacon.
1t is very comforting exercise to
Zip up evil while you arc riding OH its
road.
Prosperity is no just scale. Adver-
sity is the only@ ba.ance 10 weigh
irlends.-Plutarch. %
1t is a good deal casicrSto trust God
when you are poor than 1tais to prove
your trust VIXEN you get rich.
He who sedulously attends, pointed
ly asks, cooly answers. calmly speaks,
and ceases when he has nothing to say,
is in possession OF tho best requisites
OF good convcrser.-I.uviter.
Carve the face from withiu, not dress
1t from without. Within lies the rob-
ing-room, the sculptor's workshop. For
whoever would be fnirer, iilumipation
must begin in the soul thA face
"atches the glow only from tlsiat side
w. G. Gannett.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
E---
n Nls S-s..

"The manufacture OF perfume 6S
natural processes, or from: the natural
flower" said Mr.. James II. Calisher,
OF New York, at the Rerncrt, "s an
tiquated and practically out OF com.
mission. How wonderful is nature il
indicated when toll you that all our.
perfumes are made from the synthetih
odors Of coal tar, and that the retair-
ing body is ambergris or civet-tlNA
first a foul, waXy concreton cast of
from the stomach Of the sperm whale
the second an equally offensive matte1
from the Civet cat. These retaining
bodies, by the way, have high value.
especially the ambergris, a piece O3
which, worth $4,000, was found q fe8
days ago by n fisherman off Cape Coo>
Toilet waters, formerly secured by dig
tillatiOn, are now secured by percolG.
ton, md, in fact, the whole business
of perfume making has been revolu|
tionizcd. The genuine oil of roses
from Bulgaria Is about the only article
now distilled from the fresh flowers.
The artificial oils are the ionine, 70.
violet; heliotrOpe, for hellotrope; lilac,
Inc, for lilac. and so on, in every casa
being perfect substitute for the nat
ural odor.
But what is the need OF the substit
tute? Is it question OF cconomy?"
Not at all. The artificial perfume2
are no cheaper, but the chemical pro
cesscS saves time. When the pomadeH
were used it was necessary to freeze
and wash them early in the winter foZ
the entire years supply. Now we havA
our oils ready to hand and in forty
eight hours we can turn them out in
the finished perfumes. 1t is purely o.
question Of time and convenience"
The fancy basket Is going out OF
style, according to Mr.. Callsher.
Instead" lie said, "tbe square,
round, octagoEal and varl-formed box,
in Oriental co;ors and designs, is thu
popular thing for your perfume bot.
ties. Here is one, for instance, fa
nous Byzantine plaque: here is lot
of boxes decorated In Japan and i'm,
ported direct; here are some GreclaR
and Egyptian models. The entire ten,
| dency Is toward the Oriental effects.
and we are making no effort to main,
tain the old styles. Baltimore News
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21

Silk stlll holds sway for Afternoon
and house dresses.
The colored embroiderles are to have
an immense vogue.
Handmade lace is appearing on
many Of the afternoon gowns.
Directoire coat of al!-over lace IS
fitting for an elaborate evening wrap.
The fashions In furs are not very far
advanced, the warm weather keeping
business back trlHe.
Handkerchlefs were never so elabor-
ate, and the latest is a bit of color
woven in the linen centre.
The Du Barry slipper, although un-
healthful and uncomfortable, is being
worn considerably for evening.
A cape coat is the latest. The cape
part is made very long, almost extend.
Ing to the bottom OF the coat itself.
Some of the smartest hats have the
least trimming. Many have only a
large buckle which extends across tho
high crown.
a new combination which is causing
much attention is that of pink and
yellow. Many of the handsomest even.
ing gowns are of this strange blend.
ing
A pretty trimming for dainty even.
Ing frock is the use of little velvet
! bows, placed down the entire front of
the gown, They produce most Doyel
effect -,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
DawdlInx saunter.

There Is no virtue in dawdlInE
sannter. The slow and languld drag
ging one foot after the other, which
some people call walking, would tire an
athlete; 1t utterly exhausts Il weak per-
son, and that is the reason why many
delicate persons think they cannot
walk. TO derive any benefit from the
exercise 1t is necessary to walk with
light, elastic step, which swings the
weight of the body 80 easily from one
leg to the other that It's weight is not
felt, and which produces II healthy
glow, showing that the sluggish blood
is stirred to action in the most remote
veins, Boston Traveller.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
TAg ReLIcIoN op rAE woop.

o.
Under the great cathedfsl of the sky.
Far down the pillarea aisles of ash and
pine,
I join the prayer Of popiies bended low,
And count the beaded Rosary of the vine.
a transept of blue beavsn overhead,
A choir of birds half bid in copse and
scar, Ets ysA M
MY worship is the p.eadsrg of the pine,
The burning alteration VI star.
The pleading of the pine that reaches up
With outstretched arms, Ksonfiding as a
child s,dss
The trees, are they not horn into the faith
That when the sun has shined, then God
has smiled?
The joyous lark, high-mounted on his song,
Has lifted me in rapture from the sod;
And though | tarry, humble in the grass.
am little while the guest of God!
And like this untaught winged heart OF
song,
=, Sweeter for liberty, the breezes fill
1he vale with hoy incense of the flowers,
And consecrate the altar of the hill
The sunlt altar of the hill, far up
The pillared aisles of arching ash and
pine,
Where nature offers daily sacrifice,
And night and day Keep watch before
her shrine.
And now, at eve, the priest'y hour has
donned
- a purple vestrnent for the vesper mass:
The stars have lit the tapers of the dew.
And hare and lark aIe kneeling in the
grass.
Throstes intone the offeYtory note,
And 10! upon the aitai-hll OF gray,
blood-red host-the saHrificia sun
The immolation of dhing day!
--Aioysius Coll, in Lppihcotts Magazine.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
Care of tho Hair.

Every woman will frankly admit one
| thing in another, and that Is beautiful
| hair, and even rs she expresses her
admiration she is likely to say that
| she wishes hers were as pretty. re-
marks the New Haven Register There
| are few heads of hair which may not
be beautiful If only woman will care
for it properly. No hair in the world,
| however thick. will be glossy and at it's
best unless time is taken to keep 1t in
order. Many women seem rot to real
lie this. There is more than brushing
and combing to be done, and especially
now should attention be paid to other
details. These apply to airing and rest
ing the hair, and If they are done the
head will be found in a good condi-
tlon.
The hair should be given air, and in
this connection it is possible, espe-
cially now, to adopt n style Of coiffure
that VIII do much toward allowing
fresh air 10 reach the scalp Paris has
decreed that the hair shall be dressed
low. and this admits of leaving the
top OF the head free OF coils, which
form hot cushion, and OF putting the
the head comparatively free, though
even yet fashion cllngs TO n Dompa-
dour. which means wearing a roll that
Is heating. Resting the hair Ia merely
letting 1t have change from the usual
manner of dressing, and this Is most
| important.
If the hair is always done one way
| 1t VIII wear thin and as the strain
| always comes in the same place in the
scalp it will pull out there. 1t Is well
to have two ways OF dressing K. and
alternate every few days, but the most
important rest Is given at night If
one can allow the hair to remain loose
mt night without being made nervous
by it this is the best rest it can be
given, for there Is no strain or pulling
of braids. But few women can stand
loose hair about their face on the oil.
low. and so they must do the next
best thing. This is to braid 1t ls3sely.
Never under any condition allow 1t to
remain done up" Mt night In the
morning, II possible, give your hair n
good brushing with good brush. and
then adopt the coiffure decreed by the
French.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21

tlannelette Is used considerably for
them, especially during the cold vim
ter, but for the woman whose house Is
always at the same temperature they
are not necessary. Novel ideas are in.
troduced and the dearest of trimmings
ana decorations are brought into use
on quite few.
some OF the models are made on
very simple lines, pleated waists and
skirts being the only show at elabor-
| ateness. Persian effects, and also
those received from Japan and China
help out many handsome gowns, and
much hand embroidery is seen on those
which have been made by women
handy with their needle. AS to the
collars worn, they are Vt all heights
and shapes, the Dutch" neck being
perhaps the most favored Women
generally like to have their throats ex-
posed when In the house, and by this
medium they are at the same time
keeping with the fashions.
The surplice waist seems to have a
strong hold on the smart women, and
1t Is rather surprising as so very few
women can look well in the princess
effect. Tho wide girdle and the sasE
are as one now, and no very pretty
dress appears without one. Women
are not wearing such elaborate clothes
indoor as formerly, and therefore their
fashions are somewhat restricted Tea
gowns and such like are quite thing
OF the past, and although they were
extremely handsome and becoming,
fnr1
Morning lounging robes differ great
ly from those worn In the afternoon;
the morning affairs being on the style
of those always wore. The kimona
and negligec are still used, as are also
the dressing sacques and Wrappers
New Haven Register.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
BabieA, Hootee.

The variety of booteeB seems mex
haustible. One cunning pair show n
sandal effect. They are knitted in
white with two rows Of blue at the top
and blue baby ribbon at the ankle.
The sandal effect is accentuated by a
knitted roll of blue applied at tile san
dal, line. Long carriage bootees are
very useful, says Harper's Bazaar rs
they cover part of baby's anatomy
quito frequently overlooked. The feet
and legs are knitted in the usual why
but shaped knee is added, and the
leg extended several inches above the
knee. A ribbon run through near the
top holds them in place.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
A Suggestion to Trnvelers.

In packing trunks there often comes
that final hour of desperation. when.
after last calls, muddy boots go in on
top of jet bonnet. and the last de-
layed washing on top of that; or per-
haps unread papers With some friends
speech are sacrificed to wrap up these
shoes. TO avoid this dilemma, make
several pairs of bags OF lightweight
washable stuff Dieces Of summer
dresses, pcrcale, lawn etc, may be
used; make but one pair Of one color.
Put each shoe or slipper with Its own
nag, not pair together, as they will
ruD and Will not pack to advantage.
In searching for them. the color of
the bags shows which are mates
Noman's Home Companion.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
How a RussIan so,dlor Died.

In retreat during the Crimeam War
n wounded soldier was dragging HIM
self along In great pain, says the
Worlds Work. His comrades in deep
sympathy said: You are suffering too
much. DO you want us to end your
pain? Shall we bury youy II wish
you would" he answered They set
to work and dug grave. He laid
himself down and was buried alive.
The general, who heard OF 1t after
ward, said to the soldiers, "He must
have suffered terribly" They an
swered, "Oh, no! we stamped the earth
down with our feet"
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21

Forget that trusted chum may
some day become pronounced enemy.
Neglect the finishing touches of your
morning attire.
Become rude when man says nice
things of other girls.
Talk too much about the boys you
know in the presence OF strangers.
Give yourselves airs because your
father happens to be wealthy.
Bestow affection on man who is
unknown to your mother.
Imagine your father does not take
notice Of what you are doing.
Speak to your brother as though he
We're In duty bound to wait on you.
Forget that modesty ranks as one of
the cardinal virtues
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-21
New Shell wIth n rracer-

The artillery forces at Fort Riley
are experimenting with new shell
fitted with what Is known as the Sem
pie tracer. This tracer is a small cyl
Under at the base of the shell, filled
with a composition which is ignited
by the discharge Of the gun.
In burning 1t traces the trajectory
OF the shell from the gun to the point
OF fall. 1t furnishes quick means Of
determining range at night. Travelling
at about 1000 feet second, the shells
have the appearance OF comets. At
the point OF tho fall the tracer leaves
the shell and shoots straight up into
the air about 100 feet and then, turn
ing all aglare. shoots to the ground
Re a shooting star over the spot
pre- the she'll Strikes