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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
THE FLY AS 4 BAROMETER.

'Tine day, isn't it," l remarked
AS 1 babe friend good morning in
the market house, where he con-
ducts a meat stand. yes" he re-
piled, "but it is certain to rain be'
fore the day is over"
Asked how he could be so conf
dent when the sky was apparently
clear and the sun shining so bright
", he called my attention to the
flies. "You see them clinging to the
beef?" he explained. "Well, in dry
weather the electric fans serve to
keep the flies away from fresh meat,
but the instant the atmosphere be-
comes affected by an approaching
shower these insects begin to stick
to the meat so tightly that it is al
most absolutely impossible to drive
them off. Our fans are made to re-
volve at full speed, and in addition
we resort to fly brushes. But even
with all these precautions some OF
the little winged pests cling to the
beef with tenacity that is astound-
ing. When this occurs, we know
that it will rain, and it never fails.
Just watch and see if it is not cor
rect. The fly is the best barometer
in all the world. "-Pittsburg Dis
match
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26

In the chancery cause of Corbly
A. Ammons against Charlotte
Toothman and others in the Cir
cult court at Morgantown, w. Va,
in which the question was raised
as to whether an oil well produc-
ing oil from the Big Injun sand is
the same or a different we'll when
drilled into the Gordon sand,
:, Judge Mason this morning decid-
ed that the mere fact of the hole
being drilled HOO feet deeper
does not make it a different well.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
New and Old Wonders.

The seven world wonders of antiquity
were:
The pyramids, Babylon's gardens.
Mausolus' tomb. the temple OF Diana
the colossus of Rhodes, Jupiter's statue
by Phidias and the Pharos OF Egypt
or, as some substitute, the palace o.
Cyrus.
The seven wonders Of the middle
ages were:
The coliseum Of Rome, the catacombs
Of Alexandria. the great wall Of China.
Stonehenge. the leaning tower OF Pisa.
the porcelain tower of Nankin and the
mosque of st. Sophia at Constantinople,
The seven wonders Of the new world
are:
Niagara falls. the Mammoth cave.
Old Faithful. the tireless geyser in
Yellowstone park: the big trees Use
.,uoial of California. the Grand canyon
Of the Colorado. the great fresh water
lakes and the Great Salt lake.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
1T IS THE SANE WELL

The decision of this point is in
the defendant s favor.
The attorneys for the plaintiff
will appeal the case. The point
has never been decided by the
courts, and it will involve the max
ing of some new law. The courts
have decided that a dry hole is
not an oil well. The plaintiffs
will contend that the well in ques-
ton became a dry hole and not a
well when the Big Injun sand was
exhausted, and that when it was
drilled into the Gordon sand 1T
became new well.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26

There will be two fine speakers
here on Monday, October 81, at
2 o'clock, in the persons OF Hon.
John II. McGraw and Hon. John
A. Howard, who will discuss the
tax question.
Every business man, farmer
every man who pays a poll tax ;
in fact, every citizen is interested
in this question of increased taxes.
Don fool yourself into thinking
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING
HERE MONDAY

your taxes are going to be lower
ed. Don't think it's the rich men
who are to pay the taxes hereat-
ter. The man who pays poll tax
and nothing more is shown no
mercy. Real estate will be assess
ed at least two-thirds higher than
it now is, and rents must and will
advance.
Come out Monday and hear the
new tax laws explained fully and
fairly.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
Presumptive Evidence,

"But-how do you know he went to
heaven"
"Kaze the mule kicked him that way,
an he hain't never come down yitp'-
Atlanta Constitution.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 26.-Martial
law has been declared today in
Berkley county where Blount, the
negro politician and race leader
was lynched by masked men. A
number of negroes have been ar
rested and found to have. pistols,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
pACF WAR IS THREAT IS
ENED IN VIRGINIA

knives and other deadly weapons
and were severely dealt with by
Mayor Allen under Virginae con
cealed weapon laws. Whites fear
outbreak by negroes when mill
tia is withdrawn, which may be
tomorrow. Governor Montague re-
mains here watching situation.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
His Point of View.

81 wonder why there are nc mar
riages in heaven" said the sweet young
thing.
"Well, heavens heaven, isn't itT'
asked the crusty bachelor.-Detrcit
Free Press.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-26
Ksrl's Hsv Ground Floor Studio
,.CHRISTMAS..
IS COMING

How about that large por-
trait you intend as an Xmas
PRESENT. Give us time enough
to get it out right.
In holiday mountlngs this
year the manufacturers have
excelled anything they have
produced in years. Come IN
and see them.
A fine portrait of yourself ar
tistically posed and properly
finished makes a more satisfac-
tory present than anything you
can buy for 10 times the money.
If you can't go home on a
visit this year,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF


A marriage license was issued today
to j. G.. Rand and Ellen Dions, both
of Milan.
Attorney Frank T. Post, one of the
county leaders of the Mcbride forces,
did not go to Tacoma, but is in Mos
COW on legal business.
Harry Green and wife left this morn
ing over the North Coast limited
Northern Pacific train for the world $
fair.
Mrs. Simon Rosenhaupt and two
children left this morning over the
Northern Pacific for st. Louis.
John Frank of the Wonder depart
ment store left this morning for the
east.
Mrs. Chauncey Belts left this morn
ing on the North Coast limited for
ST. louis.
Nj. A. Cisna has gone to the st. Louis
exposition.
II. d. Turnkey and wife left this
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11

About o'clock this morning tele-
phone call came to the police station
| and man excitedly and incoherentIy
told of how hobo had attempted to
| capture l3-year-old girl near the
Olive street bridge and induce her to
60 with him into the shade of the trees
which grow as thick as a jungle down
near the waters edge.
After considerable conservation. he
gave fairly definite description Of the
man. Detective McDermott was detail
ed on the case and with the assistance
of Officer Rolf he soon had the tramp
behind the bars.
The officers met him coming along
Main avenue. He was coatless, wore 4
dirty brown shirt and overalls turned
up at the bottom. His appearance
exactly suited that of the man describ-
ed over the telephone.
At the station the man gave the
name of George Shaffer and said he had
just walked into the city from Sand
point, Idaho.
A search of his person was made and
he was found to be without cent. He
was consigned to the strong box Of the
Jail and then Detective McDermott sst
| out to locate the little girl. The tele-
phone call came from All Ferry avenue.
Arriving at that place McDermott mes
Mrs. Stanford, wife OF the man who
had notified the police. Following ID
her story of the affair:
ut was just after 8 o'clock this
morning when l was awakened by loud
cries coming from the street near our
house. My dog was barking fiercsly
! ran to the door in my bare feet. a
little girl was frantically pounding on
the door and crying to be let in. On
opening the door / found the child
ready to drop from exhaustion. Eho
was deathly pale and badly scared.
Finally she told me that man had
chased her from across the bridge after
she had refused to go with him into the
trees. told my husband and he look
ed out the front door and saw a man
who looked as though he might be the
one who had tried to catch the girl.
She was called to the door and recoGr
nized him. My husband then teles
phoned the police"
One of the daughters of the woman
claimed the little girl attended the
Franklin school. The officer went to
the school and questioning Of the
Stanford girl ELECTED the information
that she had thought the girls name
was Dallas, but the Dallas child had
denied being the one.
The balance of the afternoon win BE-
devoted to securing the neighborhood
to ascertain who the girl was and,
in case she is found, the tramp win be
prosecuted. In the meantime he II
being held on suspicion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
JUBILEE OF Y. N. {. A.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 11.--More
than 1900 visitors from the United
States and Canada and from several
foreign countries are here to attend
the golden jubilee convention OF the
Young Mems Christian association.
The gathering is in commemoration
of the fiftieth anniversary Of the first
International convention OF the organ
ization. which was held in Buffalo
30 years ago.
The gathering was formally opened
this morning with a Quiet Hour serv-
lee conducted by s. ID. Gordon. This
afternoon the convention organized
and received the report OF the inter-
national committee. A banquet in
honor of the delegates has been ar
ranged for this evening.
The business sessions of the con-
ventien will continue for four days
and WILL be devoted to the discussion
OF Y. M, G. A. work and methods
In al their various branches. 1t Is
that public attention will center most.
These are TO be held in city conven-
tion hall and will be addressed by
railroad presidents. public officials,
leading educators ana otner men OF
note. The Rev @. Campbell Morgan.
President George w. Stevens OF the
Chesapeake 4 Ohio railroad. President
Joseph Ramsey OF the Wabash, Vice
President w. c. Brown OF the New
York Central, and President G. A.
wickersham Of the Atlanta & West
Point railroad are among those to be
heard tomorrow night. which will be
devoted to discussion of the work
of the Railroad Y. M. c. A. Secre-
larry of the Navy Moody Is TO speak
Friday evening, and Saturday evening
Secretary George Il. cortelyou. Chan
eelior Frank A. Strong OF Kansas
State university and Hon. George w
Ross, premier OF the province of on
tario. win be heard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
ARRA|CN
ENGLISH
MAN ACCUSED OF MILLING LAND
LORD STEVENS or TKE MA
1IoN BLOCK WILL APPEAR Be
FORE JUDGE RICHARDSON.

Roland English, now out on bond,
will be arraigned before Judge Rich
ardson tomorrow on the charge of
killing George Stevens about month
ago In the Marion block. The prose-
cution wishes to have the case tried
at the present term of court, but
English's attorneys. Robertson, Miller
& Rosenhaupt. wish 1t postponed. The
case will probably be set tomorrow
for trial.
The charge which English will
have to face is manslaughter Eng
lish. accompanied by Charles Rogan
and c. Jacobson. attacked Stevens,
who was their landlord in the Marion
block. The assault was committed
early in the evening Of March 90.
Stevens was pounded and badly
beaten. He attempted to rise after
his assailants left him. but fell back
dead. The quarrel arose over a broken
water pitcher. for which Stevens
wanted the young men to pay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
YAK GROUP
1 PROPERTY SOLD

;:GRANTS PASS, Ore, May la
Big mining deal in which Seattle men
are the buyers, has just been closed
here. By it the Yank group of copper
rninesson the Rogue river of the Galice
district, below Grants Pass, is trans
ftrred for the consideration of $60, 900
The buyers are F. j. Barlow, d. l.
Smith, E. w. Livermore, l.. b. Sim
mons and Sylvester Horn. The mine
was: sold by w. p. Cope.
The Yank group embraces 800 acres
Of mineral and timber lands and COM
prises both quartz and placer diggings
the placers being equipped with good
hydraulic plant. The quartz claims are
located directly on the famous Yank
ledge and are well developed. High
grade values in copper and gold are
carried. The ore is smelling. and the
new owners, who have already assum-
ed charge of the mine, will develop
the property with the end in view OF
constructing smelter and operating
the mine on an immense scale. The
company will be incorporated under
the laws of Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
TRAMP ATTEMPTS TO
ASSAULT LITTLE GIRL

IoJ uIsqlloN 1sslD on, IeAo 5u!uLom
st. Louis. Turnkey is with the Booth
McClintock company.
w. A. Seachrist, Pacific coast agent
of the New York Central lines, is in
the city today from Portland.
II. A. Jackson, Great Northern
freight and traffic agent in Spokane,
left this morning for Seattle.
II. Johansen, charged with receiving
stolen property, pleaded not guilty to
the charge this morning in the su-
perior court before Judge Richardson.
Some bold and bad. individual enter
ed the apartments Of Blanche Bell ut
EDS Sinto avenue last night between
the hours of 8 and $3.50 o'clock while
she was away and stole her watch,
purse and some small change. The
burglar must have had urgent need CT
thimble, for one is among the miss
ing articles.
The barn of man named Lothrop
living at 1912 Fourth avenue was en-
tered by burglars last night and five
strings of white harness rings stolen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
CHARGED WITH
CRIMINAL ASSAULT

Before Judge Hinkle In police
court this afternoon Mrs. ]. B. White
charges d. Carrigan, Northern Pa
ciflc switchman, with criminal as
sault. Mr.. White is a justice of the
peace at Elk. The alleged crime,
according to Mrs. Whites story, &C.
CURED April 20. She had attended a
dance at the Swedish Brothers hall
with some friends. On her way home
these friends stopped to gossip and
Mrs. White walked on a few blocks.
1t was near the trestle on East
Sprague avenue that the alleged crime
was committed. A man, whom she
claims was Carrigan. came up behind
her and by threats and choking her
carried her of to the rocks alongside
the avenue. Here he accomplished
his purpose.
Carrlgan was arrested yesterday by
Acting Chief Coverly and released on
5000 bonds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11

G. w. Shaberg, formerly well known
railroad man occupying q good position
in society, is again in the clutches of
the law, charged with passing two
bogus % checks on local saloons.
On Saturday morning he was released
from the county Jail where he had
served q six months sentence for OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
The real charge on which he was ar
rested was forgery, but leniency was
shown him aud he was prosecuted on
a lesser charge, and given county jail
sentence.
Hardly had he left the shadow Of
the Jail until he passed worthless
check upon VIM. Leard Of the Western
Beer Hall. The sheriff's office was
notified on Monday and the matter
was referred TO the police. A stin hunt
was made for Shabere but il was no,
until he passed another check yester,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
CRUEL Treatment

When. your horse won't 90, get out
and push, is evidently the motto Of
w. H. Harvey, who was arrested last
evening by Officer Roy Smith for cruel
ty to animals. Harvey has lame
cayuse--corns on his feet. Loaded
with slabs from the sawmill Harvey
and and his horse were making for
home when. on crossing the street car
tracks at the corner of Howard street
and Main avenue, the feet of the
animal went back on him. A car came
along at about that time. so Harvey
got out and pushed. Then the by
ISLANDERS pushed, but there was nothing
doing. Finally the officer came along
and seeing how things stood arrested
the driver. After considerable exertion
the load was started and the car
passed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11

Explosion Killed and In.
jured Twenty Persons.

CARBONDALE, H., May H. A
disastrous explosion occurred at the
Big Muddy Coal company's mine at
Herrin this morning shortly after the
men went to work. The loss of life
is known to be twenty. AT noon eight
Italians had been taken out dead and
other bodies are in sight. The mine
has long been considered the best in
southern Illinois. The explosion was
caused by ignition of fire damp form
ed in a pocket and touched off by a
miners lamp. Fifty men were at work.
The mangled bodies were piled high
on those who were badly injured.
The rescue work was begun .imme-
diately. The identified dead are Tom
Green, John Miller, Fred Theberg,
II. Williams and A. Craig.
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day that he was found by Detective
McDermott.

day that he was found by Detective
McDermott.
Shaberg deserves no sympathy. He
had SO with him when. he left the
county Jail and stated that he intended
to 60 to Seattle to obtain work. In
stead he visited the saloons and then
drew the bogus checks.
At the jail shaberg was a trusty.
He had charge of the books and did
his work well. "He was as perfect a
gentleman as you could find. He was
apparently honest, and was man of
good family" said one of the jail
officials today.
Jailor Doust is badly broken up over
Shaberg's fall from grace. "I'll never
trust another prisoner" he said this
morning. II cannot understand him
at all. He seemed to be honest and !
trusted him here at the jail. He did
his work well and was agreeable. This
thing has broken me all up. l do not
know what to make of it,"
Shaberg comes of good family and
at one time was at the head of the
fuel department of the Northern
Pacific from Helena to the coast. He
has also been purchasing agent for the
Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern during
its construction. In Chicago he held
position of trust for seven years.
His folks live in st. Louis and are said
to be highly respected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
LOOK FOR
BUNCo MEN

The entire city detective force has
been instructed to keep their eyes
peeled and try to locate the two men
who yesterday morning buncoed Gustav
Hoax out of $55 by means Of. the time
worn card graft.
1t is hardly possible they will be
captured Evidently being smooth con.
fdenee men they will pursue the
methods of all such, and lay low until
Hoax is forced to leave the city, and
thus they win be free from prosecution.
Hoax is now broke and the only
thing left for him to do is to return
to his young wife and two children who
live at Mesa.
When he is gone the confidence men
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
MOTHERS MEET
IN CHICAGO


CHICAGO, May 1.-THE national
congress Of mothers met in Fullerton
hall this afternoon for a three days
session. More than 800 delegates
have arrived and entertainment has
been arranged for 1000. Mrs. W. 8.
Hefferan, president of the congress.
presided over the opening session and
responded to the welcoming address
Of Mrs. Ellen Henrotin, president of
the Chicago Woman's club.
Some of the subjects to be consid-
cred by the congress this year are
the national boy problem, uniform
marriage and divorce laws, moral ed
ucation, child labor conditions, liter
allure for mothers and children and
industrial education as a factor in
city betterment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
EPWonTH LEA0UH1s THINK IT'S
REPEAL A DEATH BLOW TO
HvERy vnruE or 1KETHoDIsT
CHURCH.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 1.-THE
amusement clause was introduced in
the Methodist conference this morn
ing in petition presented by the Ep-
worth league of Wyoming conference
The petition said:
"By all means let the amusement
clause alone. We believe striking il
out of the discipline Of the church
would be the death blow to every vir-
tue of the church and win he opening
the door to everything unholy.
1t was signed by $500 leaguers, rep
resenting ~ churches The delegates
are becoming restless and believe that
a few leaders are wasting the time Of
the conference arguing on technicali-
ties.
DR.. Kilgo cansed the first cheers Of
the 1904 conference by denouncing the
mobocracy in America and demanding
unified church "a the greatest need
of Christianity today. The speaker
was given the Chautauqua salute. Her
esy charges against Garrett Biblical
institute and Boston Theological school
are expected to be presented Thurs
day a. m. Bishop j. II. Vincent pre-
sided today.
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will then be free to return to the city
without fear of prosecution. They
evidently found out all about the I'M
fortunate German boys state before
fleeing him.
The belief of the police is that the
men have left the city to remain out
Of sight for few days. When it is
thought Hoax has had time to leave
the bunco artists will likely return to
the city to turn another trick or two.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
MUST NOT TOUCH
AMUSEMENT CLAUSE

Yarns; Professor r. c. Carpenter.
er. Jr., Charlotte, N. c., Fine Cotton
Cornell University, The Cost of
Power; F. II. Newell, chief engineer
United States geological survey. For
ests and Water Powers: w. L. Well.
Vicksburg, Miss. Staple Cotton;
William Hayes. Auburn. Me-. AN
Improvement in Cards; Theodore H.
Price, New York, Economic Methods
in the Purchase of Raw Waterfall
w. C. Heath of Monroe. N. c., pre-
sided over the opening session this
morning and the principal address
was delivered by Hon. George B. Cor
telyou. secretary of the department.
of commerce and labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
SW EET POLISH
SINGER

Marcella Sembrich, the sweet Poll
ish singer. will appear At the spo-
kane theater Monday evening. May
i6. Her birthplace may be RESPONSE
BILE for her impassioned nature. rich.
poetic temperament and musical gem
ius. characteristics which have made
famous so many of her countrymea.
She also combines sunny. genial
disposition and piauant humor pecu-
liariy her own. She also has been
given voice of extraordinary pur-
lily and sweetness, controlled by rars
perfection of art.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
PRICE ESTATE

The fight for the appointment of a
guardian for the estate of John r.
Price was taken up again this morning
before Judge Richardson. Attorney
Nethereutt wished the court to appoint
the father of Price, while Attorney
Brooks sought the appointment of
Prices daughter. There was an argu-
ment over the second petition and
the court set the hearing of the case
for May %,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-05-11
MINDEMANN CASE
HAS Been SET

The case of the state against John
Gindemsnn was set for trial on June
I by Judge Richardson this morning.
The court decided that it would not be
fair to the defendant to try the case
during the present term ON account of
the withdrawal of p. c. Shine and the
Illness of Judge w. F. Townsend, at
torney for Glindemann. Glindemann is
charged with incest. His daughter is
the complaining witness. He was con-
victed at previous trial but the SUI
preme court remanded the case for new
trial
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ws1.r TAXI coNsEounNcns.

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, May lin the house
Of commons today Foreign Affairs
Under Secretary Earl Perry stated
that the British consul at Newchwang
had not requested the dispatch of a
gunboat to protect British subjects.
The place was within the theater Of
war and the only course open was to
address the belllgerents. This had
been done. and Russia had replied
that all precautions would be taken
TO protect British subjects. How
ever. in the interval OF the retirement
Of the Russians and Japanese en-
trance he did not suppose there would
be any protection.