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The sun., 1904-11-03
BR4CKETT SAYS HE WROTE 1T.
In Letter to Secretary Shaw He Opposed
the Nomination OF Roosevelt.


SARATOGA, Nov. 2.-Senator Edgar T.
Brackett this afternoon made public the
annex ed statement in relation to letter
said to have been received by Secretary
Leslie NJ. Shaw of the Treasury:
~ certainly wrote letter to Secretary
Shaw. | have not compared the printed
copy with the notes OF the original, but
presume that it is correct. II is no secret
that believed it unwise to nominate Presi-
dent Roosevelt Various pamphlets were
being circulated about the time the letter
was written, arguing why he should be
nominated In private answer to such
arguments. gave what see med to me
some reasons tending to show that there
we're at least Two sides to the question.
OF course it was not written for phblica-
ton. nor have | ever given it out for pub
lication; nor did Secretary Shaw. few
friends and supposed friends saw it at the
time. Evidently one OF them has thought
il a proper thing to publish. not being
ablr to see the difference between oppoei-
ton within the party to nomination and
opposition at the polls after the nomination.
The great majority Of the party having
differed with me as to the wisdom OF the
Presidents nomination. as Republican
accepted the result and have given the
nomination such earnest support as has
been in nv power. as ! said in my letter
would do: greatly preferring the election
of a Republican, although do not agree
with him on many questions. to the sue
cess of Democracy. In my estimate OF the
votes the President would get was mis-
taken. He is evidently going to get about
all Of them
The sun., 1904-11-03
BABCOCK'S DEFEAT PREDICTED.
Reports From wisconsin Say He VIII he
Beaten by 5000 Majority.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2.-The Democratic
Congress committee announced to-day
that Representative Babcock, chairman OF
the Republican Congress committee. will
be beaten for reelec tion by a majority
OF at least 5000. Reports have been re-
ceived by Chairman Cowherd OF the Demo-
cratic committee from every precinct in
Mr.. Babcock's district. These advioes,
il IL said, are from men identified with
the LaFollette organization, as we'll as
from county and precinct Democratic
.leadere. The statement predicting Mr.
Babcock's defeat was made in the most
emphatic manner, and the intimation was
given that LaFollette and his associates
have furnished assurances that they will
do all they can to contribute to that result
1t II said also that the National Cigar
Leaf Tobacco Association Is taking a hand
in the political game in the Third Wisconsin
district Complaints were made by that
organisation that Mr.. Baboocl has ant gon
iysd the independent dealers for the benefit
of the trust, notab bly, In the case OF the anti
coupon bill, which was defeated again
last winter, Advices received here are to
the effect that the Cigar Leaf Association
has thirty-fve agents In Babcock's district
working for his defeat. Although person.
ally friendly to Mr.. Babcock, Chairman
Cowberd IL anx ious to lift the scalp Of the
Republican chairman and he Is leaving no
stone untu med to attain that end. On the
other hand Chairman Babcock is making
Il interesting for Cowherd In the latter's
district.
The sun., 1904-11-03
Nenmau-Willisms.

Miss Louise l.. Williams was married yes
terday 70 Byrd ". Wenman in st. Bartholo-
news Church. Madison avenue and Forty
fourth street, by the Rev. Or. Leighton Parks.
the rector. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Dorothy L. Williams. as maid ri
honor. Marjorie L. Williams was the flower
maiden and Mrs. Howard NJ. Cowper thwait
OF New York. Miss Ethel Dean OF San Fran
cisco and Miss Louise Merritt OF stamford
Conn, were the other attendants.
Arthur Newcombe Dusenbury was best
man and s. Howard Armstrong, John 7.
Williams, Harvey s. Ladew, 4. Elliott Ran
ton were ushers.
The bride wore a white satin gown, point
lace yoke, bertha and skirt panel edged. As
She Is a ghter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Town
send Williams. After the ceremony her
grandmother. Mrs. Harvey 3 hadew. gave
The sun., 1904-11-03
SPECIMEN CANAL GRAFT.
MILLER, Piano Dealer and Cosi Dealer. Draw
Pay as Patrolmen.

The Democratic State committee has
received the following communication con-
cerning the canal graft in Senaoa and
Cayuga counties from George B. Dolson OF
Syracuse. who has been conducting a series
~ inyestip ipations in behalf OF the Citizens
COMMITTEES of the two counties:
.The patrolman OF the Waterloo division
Waterloo while drawing $S5 a month for
watching the canal. The last patrolman
on the Geneva end was a piano dealer in
Geneva and spent his time II selling pianos
through Ontario county while drawing a
salary for watching the canal In Seneca
dealer In Geneva and Is employed every
day in the coal yards while he receives
Ss5 a month to see that the waters Of the
canal do not climb the banks.
The sun., 1904-11-03
oDELL TAXES no THE STUMP.
Goinx 10 Make q Number OF speeches for
Higgins.

Governor Chairman Odell decided yes
terday on the advice OF Abe Gruber, the
Tamrnany Hall Republican leader Of the
Twenty first Assembly district; senator
Esbs rg and Julius NJ, Mayer, the Republi-
can candidate for Attorney General, to
come out and make speeches for lis candi-
date for Governor, Frank Wayland Hig-
gins. The Governor-Chairman began his
s.umping tour last night at the New Irving
Hall, ais Broome street, and tonight he is
to make a speech In one Of the Assembly
Districts yet to be selected. Tomorrow
night he Is 10 spt ak at Zcltner Hall, 10 h
str, ct and Third avenue. and later IN the
evening ne may appear at Durland's Riding
Academy.
The sun., 1904-11-03
Grimn-Whitney.

Miss Marian rockingham whitney was
married to Arthur Benedict Grimm yesterday y
afternoon in the Church OF the Heavenly
Rest by the Rev. Dr. D. Parker Morgan.
The bride was given away by her father,
Charles Sumner Whitney. She wore white
satin. tulle lace and orange blossoms. Mrs
Henry Lewis Batterman Of BrooklyA was
her matron Of honor and the other attendants
were Mrs. Clarence Dyer Gilchrist OF Evans
and Miss Carrie whitney Peters OF Brooklyn
Nelson =, Grimm was best man and Cornelius
Hoagiand Tangeman. l.. De Forest Sim
William A. O'Connor and Clinton r Grimm
were ushers The bride is daughter Of
Mr.. and MIS-. Charles Sumner Whitney.
They gave reception at the Hotel Manhat-
tan.
The sun., 1904-11-03
BAKERS FRANK BUSY.
No-Pass Congressman. Opponents Say. II
Sending Campaign Matter Free.


Congressman Robert Baker Democratic
candidate for Congress In the Sixth dis
trict, Brooklyn, has been an earnest op-
ponent of the free railroad pass evil He
even wanted to hold a personal debate with
his rival, William II. Calder, on thu wrong =
doing of officeholders who accept passes.
Recently. Congressman Bakers oppo-
nents have been calling attention to the fact
that great quantities Of campaign liter
ature have been sent out from the head
quarters of the Radical Democracy In
Brooklyn through the United States mails
under Mr.. Bakers frank.
In the last month Postmaster Roberts
frequently has found 1t necessary to send
a special wagon to the Congressman's =
campaign headquarters to carry the cam
paign material to the general post offloe
for proper distribution to the voters Of the
sixth district.
mir. Baker uses his frank only in what
he considers service to the Government. +"
replied one OF his managers to a QUESTION
as to how the Congressman-o oandidat
reconciled his Use Of the frank and we'll
known attitude to the free pass matter.
Then the Congressman believes that his
reelection would be service to the United
States?"
Put Il that way IL you hke,' was the only
reply that could te obtained.
Congres sman Baker could not lie found
last night to obtain a personal explanation.
Postmaster Roberts admitted last night
that he had been compelled to send specia
wagons after the consignments of mai
matter from the Congrr ssman's campaign
headquarters, practically all Of which wa,
campaign literature.
but suppose he is within his right.
legally hp said. AT any rate l have nc
re eason TO doubt that no has tn" ri'-ht 10 Us,
his frank-and | otitbiri. / hail honor II
whenever It &C mrs TO 'hl POST othce, un
| less get other instructions.
The sun., 1904-11-03
BOSS WARD CHALLENGED.
Nestchester Democrats Seek TO Debate
CHARGES Of Republican Extra yagance.

PORT CHESTER, Nov 2. - William l..
Ward, as chairman OF the Republican county
committee, has received from Frederick
A. Allen. chairman Of the Democratic
county committee, challenge for a joint
debate to discuss the question OF county
expenditures and county taxes. This would
ne charges that present Republican county
officiais Rave been shamefully extravagant
The Democratic county COMMITTEES names
William p Fiero and John NJ. Digrey to
speak on the Democratic side Chairman
Ward said tonight
L have Just sent a reply to Mr.. Allen q
challanee but / do not care to make. the
contents Of my letter public at this time
I would prefer to wait and let Mr.. Allen
give il to the newspapers.
The challenge has aroused great interest
among Westchester voters OF both parties.
The sun., 1904-11-03
PEACE on ELECTION DAY.
MIR. McAdoo says There VIII BE No Trouble
Of Polls or Anywhere Else.

Some time before election day Police
Commissioner McAdoo will relieve every
policeman from duty at the subway stations.
There will no longer be any need for them,
he says. and they win be needed TO main
tain rider on election day. Mr.. McAdoo
said;
been I'm New York, a day Of pesoe, quiet
an1 good order. There will positively be
no disturbances or breaches Of the peace
or disorderly conduct Of any hind allowed
In or around the polling places The lST
will be impartially enforced
The sun., 1904-11-03
CRIES SHAME UPON ODELL.
.If You Have Any" says Franklin Pierce,
rs an AfterthOught.

Franklin Pierce was one Of the spea ke rs
yesterday at the noon meeting Of the
Democratic Commercial Ira vellers' lea que.
He deplored the fact that the Republican
party could see no wrong In having Gov.
Odell act as chairman Of the State COM
mittee.
there Il any shame in you. said the speaker.
A storm Of Kisses arose at the mention
Of Odell's name,
Everett y. Wheeler spoke at some length
on the tariff.
The sun., 1904-11-03
Sim0nson-CIark.

The maria ge OF Miss Anna Babcock Clark
and Frederick Raymon Simon son took place
yesterday afternoon at Holy Trinity Church.
Harlem. Mrs. Frank Brokav Mclean was
matron OF honor. The bride's mother, Mrs.
Charles Gould Clark. gave a small recep-
uon.
The sun., 1904-11-03
PAY UP, SAYS RYDER.
. WatertoNn Oniciais Oner Evidence Of
Violation OF the Penal Code.

Alphonso Salisbury, Superintendent of
Water Works Of Watertown, has made
aff,davit that he and other public Officers
who received written requests from Archie
c. Ryder. the Republican county chairman,
for immediate contributions to the Re-
publican State campaign. and did not re-
spond got this second letter, which the
Democratic State committee says Is viola
ton OF the Penal Code.
Der. ~. I9ot.
My DEAR SIR: nnd that your contribu-
tion 10 the fund to defray the legitimate
expenses of the jefferson county kepuhli-
can committee has not been received. IL is
very important that we should have this
money this week. and I take the liberty Of
urging YOU 10 pay your contribution Ia full,
at once and ublice the executive committee.
Very truly yours, ARCHIE {. RYDkh.
The sun., 1904-11-03
Pettinsill-Murphy.

DALLAS. Tex. Nov. ?-H. J. Pettingill OF
Boston. vice-pres ident OF tho Southwestern
Telephone Company tthe Bell system In the
Southwestl and Mrs. Elizabeth l.. Murphy
Ct Dallas were married in this city Tonight
by Bishop Garrett Of the Episcopal Church.
They will live at Melroso. the country home
Ct Mr.. Pettingill. near Boston.
The sun., 1904-11-03

Legislature Had No Power to Require an
Applicant for Registration 20 Answer
the Immaterial Questions II Pre-
scrlbed and No Power to Enact That
Immaterial Questions Arc Material.
The sun., 1904-11-03
OVerCOatS

At Prices 3o Per Cent Less Than Regular
We bought oo from wholesale firm whose name we are re-
which appears the tickets the coats
Partnership changes forced liquidation sale Of its stocks
We bough the Overcoats 13 the dollar. We offer them
YOU regular prices Remember only 20O
Stoes52S each Every garment cut and tailored
for 1904. 1905 trade, divided as follows
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
TRUSTEES SALE
Stock OF Millinery Goods

By virtue of a deed of trust exc.
cuted to me as Trustee, by A E.
Henning, on the 18th. day of April
1903 and recorded In the Office of
the Clerk of the County Court of
Tyler County West Virginia In
Deed of Trust Book No. II page
157, conveying the hereinafter
described property, in trust to Sc.
cure to M. Yost a debt of $500. 90
with interest from April rs 1908,
evidenced by note of even date
with said deed. and payable three
months after date, and default hav-
ing been made In the payment Of
said debt and having been requested
by the said M. Yost to sell the prop
erty so conveyed, I will on Wednes-
day the goth day of January 1924,
at 2 p. m. at the front door Of No.
sos Wells street Sistersville, West
Virginia, proceed to sell at pub
nc auction to the highest bid
der for cash all that certain
lot and stock OF Millinery Goods of
every kind and description and any
ard all fixtures and furnitures now
situated and being IN the store
building occupied by Miss A, E
Henning, situate at No. sos Wells
street in the City of Sistersville,
West Virginia.
WILLIAM GORDON,
Trustee.
First published Jan, 9. 1904
1stf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
Just One Minute

One Minute Cough Cure gives
relief In one minute, because 1t
kills the microbe which tickles the
mucous membrane, causing the
cough, and at the same time clears
the phlegm, draws out the intiam-
nation and heals and soothes the
affected parts One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards
eff pneumonia and Is harmless
and never falling cure In all durable
cases of coughs, colds, and Group.
One Minute Cough Cure Is pleas
ant to take, harmless and good
alike for young and old Sold by
Opera House Drug Store.
Stotler & Corbett Props.
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Sold by c. w. Grier, druggist.

Monday is pay day with the Car
ter Oh company. On that date
thousands of dollars will be paid
out to their vast number of en-
ployees. Pay day naturally, Is the
most important and happy one of
the entire month to all those who
follow the oil fields for livelihood
The work Is hard but the wages OF
the oil field 1aborer, as a rule, Is
good, and 1t takes a strong rugged
man to perform the work. The
workmen are very generous OF
heart and enjoy the hard earned
money that they make.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
PLAN !
cUoS
RHEUMATISM

In practically every case. In the past ~
months we have received over lO,OOU
testimonials.
Mr.. A. X Duck, of Leetonia, Ohio, was
cured of a very severe case of rheuma-
tism. His knees were swollen SO badly
ne could not walk and suffering intense.
Four bottle of LIFE PLANT cured him.
MIR. Duck says:
The Life Plant Co., Canton, o.
Gentlemen:-I write you this as an
open letter regarding the True merits
which you claim for LIFE PLANT.
I was afflicted with Rheumatism about
Oct. 1st, 1902, in my knees and arms,
which were so badly swollen that |
was obliged to crawl up and down
stairs and almost unable to do any
work l also suffered great deal of
pain at night. l noticed your adver-
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friend also recommended LIFE
PLANT to me, and after had taken
four hotties of it | was entirely cured
and have not suffered since. l heart
lily recommend it to any person aftiict-
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Yours respectfully,
A. K. DUCK.
LIFE PLANT cures 81 out OF every
100 cases of rheumatism; no matter
how severe or how long standing. If
you have rheumatism you may try
Life Plant at our expense. Your own
druggist will refund your money If
It fails and we settle with him. LIFE
PLANT sells for s1.OO per bottle. Write
to LIFE PLANT CO., Canton, O., for
free booklet.
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
Back Broken

A weak back Is an indication Of
Brieht's disease. Don't let any
symptoms of Bright's disease pre-
sent itself. Use DeBells Kidney
Pills. They are the only kidney
medicine that positively cure all
diseases arising from disordered
kidneys trouble. Every box war
ranted. Price 25c per box. Fol-
sale by D A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
Local News

KAN or SHOW tOuoiio"'
Eggs 20 cents per dozen.
Continued cloudy tonight.
For sale-7 room house 2c4
South Wells street. 90"
For fresh oysters buy them at
Cutters where they sell the solid
meat. o4'
George Gardiner, proprietor CT
the Hotel Paden, was In the city
yesterday
The wise will take advantage OF
the Il off sale at Cutters & Pome-
roy's Millinery Store. o4t
Dancing Assembly will meet at
the City Hall tonight. Prot
Steinhauser and Mrs. Lossee will
furnish the music.
"The incest and pleasantest medi'
cine have used for indigestion
and constipation Is Chsmberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets" saws
Melard F Craig, of Middlegrove, N.
Y. "They work like a charm and
do not grippe or have any unpleas-
ant effect" For sale by {. W.
Grier.
Remember the New Fair sale
Saturday, January 9th.
5dw If
lanes A. Bdrbacher, merchant
tailor of Middlebourne. was bust
ness caller In the city last evening,
Mr.. VIM. S. Crane, of California,
suffered for years from rheumatism
and lumbago. He was finally ad
vIsed 20 try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which he did and 1t effected
a complete cure. For sale by c.
w. Grier.
Oue.third off on all mems,
boys and children's clothing
at The Temple Clothing Go.
TT
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
Cancer Cured No Return for -Four Years

Four years ago the doctor told
me I had a rose cancer. 1t was
the worst looking lip you ever saw.
I was advised to go to a cancer
specialist. One bottle of San.Cura
Ointment cured 1t as sound as ever,
There has not been the slightest
return since using SAP Cura Olnt-
ment four years ago.
Nj. V. Turner,
Pleasantville, Venango county, Pa
For sale by G. W. Grier.
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gYS955s
|GaS1ssIj 1 fs11tSS3ltigsas!11fis592S5IG f||
Sold by G. W. Grier.

J. F McGurgan, of Tyle1dale,
Pa, arrived In the city last evening
and will remain over Sunday the
guest cf friends.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
Wonderful Work.

Is displayed by many a man en-
during pains of accidental cuts,
wounds, bruises, burns, scalds, sore
feet or stiff joints But there's no
need for 1t. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will Kill the pain and cure
the trouble. It's the best salve on
earth for piles. too. asc, at D. A.
Hendershott, druggists
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
a VERY Close Call.

II stuck TO my engine. although
every joint ached aud every nerve
vas racked with paiu," writes {.
W. Bellamv, a locomotive fireman
of Burlington. Iowa. / was weak
and pale, without any appetite and
all run down. As l was about to
give up, I got a bottle of Electric
Bitters, and after taking 1t, 1 felt as
we'll as I ever did In my life "
Weak, sickly, run down people
always gain new lite. strength and
vigor from their use. Try them
Satisfaction guaranteed by d. A.
Hendershott. Price so cents.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09

Riches have wings and some.
times soar away out of our reach,
like unto the price of eggs In Sis
tersville at the present time
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09

w. B. and Mrs Crandall, Of
North Wells street, are new and
very valuable additions to the choir
IT, the Baptist church here. Mrs
Victor II. Dye is the regular church
organist for this year.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09

Mrs. Ellen c. Davis and daugh'
ter Miss Blanche, OF Marionville,
Pa, are the the guests OF the for
mer's daughter, Mrs. T. S.Mooney,
of Clay street
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09
A Lingerfng Cold.

Is quickly cured by Bunsens Pine
Tar Cough Honey. Also specific
for LaGrippe. whooping cough,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
affections. Try Bunsens Pine Tar
Cough Honey today and you will
be pleased with the result. No
cure No pay. Price IS and soc.
For Sale BY .. A Hepdei shot.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09

Ray, the little son OF Mr.. and
NJ T F Sutton, of Stocking av-
enue: IS reported much better to-
day. He has been Ill for near a
month with pneumonia and whoop-
Ing cough.
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Domestic Trouble.

1t IS exceptional to fnd family
where there are DO domestic rup-
lures occasionally, but these can be
lessened by having DR. Kings New
Life Pills around. Much trouble
they save by their great work In
Stomach and Liver troubles, They
not only relieve you, but cure, 25c
at D. A. Hendershott's drus store
&c, Nallick, of Bradford, Pa.
was transacting business In the city
today.
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Ladies and Misses Coats

few more Ladies' and Misses Coats left all
this years styles will continue to be sold for exactly
one-half price.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09

Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is within her reach.
Many a woman has testi-
Sod CT Gpou 7 chOII1d
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-09

same IN g.
lookin g the
wrong w y
snatching at
nj dicin al
straws when the
life buoy, DR..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-14
FRoHMANs ATTRACTIONS.

Edna May and "The School Girl" will
remain in New York just II month long
er. The first twolweeks of this time will
be spout at the Herald Square Theatre
and the other two weeks the Christmas
and New Years weeks, will be spent at
DAILY 5 where this attraction made its first
New York triumph. On Thursday after
noou. December 10Th, Miss May will give
a special Ethel Barrymore professional
matinee of.srhe School Girl' at the Her
aid Square Theatre.
N. G. Goodwin and ''The Usurper''
have but two W. eks more to stay at the
Kuickerbocker Theatre. New YORK, where
he is drawing crowded houses. Mr.. Good
win succeeds ia keeping his sudien ces III
roars nf laughter throughout The perform
alce. He must IN IKE way fer Viola Allen
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-14

PROCT0R,s.

John w. Ransone heads the bill at Proc
tors Twenty Third Street Theatre next
week making a brief appearance in vaud
eville before his return. to the drama'i;
stage. Ransone for years was one OF the
most popular and inventive comedians on
the vaudeville stage. His monologues in
the character of Richard Croker, David
u. Hill and other political characters hay
ing considerable influence as well as be
ing strong in orders. In his new speciality
he has cast aside political mqkc-ups and
appears in the character he made famous
in "The Prince of Pilson" lie describes
himself as a peace commissioner dealing
with the incidents OF his travels abroad
This is one of the best things that Dir.
Ransone has ever done AMI it will be heard
for the first time at Proctol'<,
"D'Arcy of the Guards'' in which Hen
~ Miller scored a nronou c,d success u