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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-19

A young man by the name OF
w. P. Vickers reported as staff
correspondent of the Wheeling In
telligencer, visited our city Sun
day.
In Mondays issue of that paper
is long article written by the
aforesaid Vickers about Sisters
Vile and politics in Tyler county
AS a real, genuine, pure, una
dulterated liar, we pass up the
horns to Vickers. In one article
he takes the whole cake away
from our local fabricators.
He first starts out by saying ne
does not know, and history does
not tell why, the city is named
Sistersville. About every small
child in the city knows it was
named Sistersville because two
sisters-Mrs. Sarah Mccoy and
Mrs. Delilah Grier laid out the
town. So, instead of Vickers be,
ing real funny" as he tried to
be about the name of the city, he
really only exposes his own ignor-
ance. He knows about as much
about everything else as he does
about the origin of the name OF
Sistersville.
This man says: "This morning
he took a walk and fell in with a
Democrat who owns bank stock.
We don't doubt that at all, but
where he fell in he does not re
cord. Many heard him when he
"fell," but did not know it was
such a great man tumbling into a
Democrat. He then says ne fell
in with a Republican president
Of a bank" That must have been
a very serious fall. The only bank
president in this city who IS a
Republican is Capt. j. 7. Jones,
and if he fell in with the Captain
he probably fell from here to
Gulfport, Miss, or Buffalo, n. T.,
as the Captain is in one OF these
cities. so Vickers either fell that
far to fall into Republican bank
president or else he is liar. We
think he is the latter on this point.
Then Vickers goes on to say
these bank men are opposing
Dawson because they claim the
Door farmer and small taxpayers
are to be assessed with the prop
erty they own at it's actual value
while the corporations pay no
taxes at all. No bank stakeholder
ever said anything of that kind,
because bank stock is to be assess
ed at it's actual market value and,
therefore. the bank president
knew corporations in the banking
business are TO be taxed. Such a
statement is simply another fab
rication.
Then Vickers goes on and says
these bank stockholders and bank
president who was not within ooo
miles of him told him the county
court would levy up to the limit
of GO cents on 800.
The poor idiot ought to have
learned one fact at least. Our
present county levy is only 10
cents, so his story shows on its
face it is not true. What he want
ed to say is that our county levy
now is 80 cents, and under the
new law which limits the total
county tax to 60 cents saves the
taxpayer here 80 cents, but as our
levy is really only IS. cents, he
dare not tell the truth about the
tax levy, so he gets up this Ola
stale story of the new law saving
80 cents in taxes.
This versatile liar then goes on
to say this county will go Repub-
lican from 700 to 800 majority
next month for the whole ticket.
We wonder if he has any cash in
his pocket that he wants to invest
on this proposition; if he has he
can be accommodated for any
amount, large or small. Such talk
&c Simnlv nonsense.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-19
THAT intelligence STAFF
CORRESPONDENT REPORT

He then predicts this State will
60 Republican by from $4,000 to
10000. Vickers should be called
down on such silly stuff.
He then goes on writing up the
Republican county candidates
with about the same accuracy as
he does the other things.
Then lie gets down to the news
papers. Says the Star Journal is
published here. Another one on
Vickers. Everybody knows the
Star Journal is printed in Park
ersburg, and is simply a copy OF
the Weekly State Journal with a
Sistersville date on it. 1t is not
published nor printed here,
neither does it's owner and editor
live here.
Then he says there was another
daily paper here, The Tyler Star,
and it was bought by The Review
and moved to Middlebourne,
where The Review man still owns
it and runs it as a Republican pa
per. The Tyler County Star was
first printed in this city over 70
years ago, was sold by it's owner to
a man named Deloe, who moved
it to Middlebourne, and it's now
the recognized organ of the Repub-
lican party. We never owned a
penny's worth of stock in the
Star. We hardly think anybody
will believe this story ah".tt The
Review buying the Star and NOV
ing it to Middlebourne. No one
will believe his statement that
the Star was a Republican paper
printed daily. 1t was never a
daily periodical and was moved
to Middlebourne by Republican
who owned it over twenty-five
years ago.
Vickers as a fabricatOr, we IN
sist. stands in a class all by him.
self. Still, our feelings are hurt,
and we may sue Vickers for SLAM
der and libel for accusing us OF
being the editor of the Tyler
County Star.
That is the worst SANDER we
ever had published about us.
Vickers closes with lie that is
perhaps the worst one IN the
whole list. He says DR.. West and
the Oil Review editor defeated
John Stealey for the nomination
for Sheriff. This is really too silly
to talk about. DR.. West was the
chief lieutenant of John -Stealey,
for him and voted for him
first, last and all the time. AS all
Of our readers know, The Review
was absolutely neutral in the
matter. It's editor did not attend
the county convention, but our
city editor was at the convention
and worked and voted for Stealey
all day long.
If the Intelligencer wants to
publish the news as it is the own
ers of that paper had better call
Vickers homeland do it quickly.
He is about the worst we ever
read after. People here know ne
has everything all mixed up and
know if he is such falsifier here
how can they be expected to be-
lieve any of his other reports.
But, as he says the coil Review
is a good paper" we have about
concluded to forgive him for ac-
cusing us of owning and editing
the Tyler Star, but it's a hard
dose to take when it s not put up
in tastelcEs capsules.
Vickers is young man, and
should take warning now and re-
form. If he doesn't he will be
such a disgrace to the inhabitants
of hades the devil won't have him
so he will simply have to hang up
over the lake which burns with
fire and birthstone. and inhale the
GAS from the lake and never once
get warmed up, and be always
conspicuous as the champion liar
Of Vast VIRGINIA.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-19

The trials and tribulations Of
some people in this town are so
multitudinous that they insist on
detailing to their acquaintance
their story.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-19
An Attentive Judge.

One day the president OF a French
court had TO extract the vote of a
Judge upon an appeal case. The
good man had been doing quite
comfortably. CHI? What" he
exclaimed as he was suddenly
aroused. Then he Immediately add
ed that "t.le man should be execut-
cd" ''Oh, bat the business in hand
concerns q field" replied the presi
dent. "Ah, yes, of course" was the
answer. "Let it be moved at once"
Another Way of Putting It.
"Isn'. that music heavenly"
'Possiblv, possibly. At any rate
it's unearthly." -Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
THE CODE DUELLO
NOT DEAD YET
Two Cuban Students Fight
at Ursinus College.
SHARP-P0lNTED FolLs USED
affair OF Honor" Grew Out of Insult
to a Woman-Both Men
Wounded.

COLLEGEFILLE. Pa, April S0.-T'he
code duello is not dead yet, as was evil
denced here yesterday when an affair
of honor was pulled off by two Cubans,
Juan Gobel and Joseph Prat Arechevalo.
Gobel is a student at Ursinus Acad-
envy. and Arechevalo attends Schissler :
Business College, Norristown.
The weapons were sharp pointed foils.
Neither combatant was injured serious
ly. although Gobel got the worst OF the
conflict, his right arm being slashed.
Arechevaio was jabbed IN the chest.
GobeI says that while he was coming
out Of the opera house at NorristoWn ac-
cOmpanied by a woman, Arechevalo APP
preached and pushed the woman so that
she IN turn bumped against Gobel.
The action was resented by Gobel, and,
after words cards passed, and the af-
f7isr was arranged.
IT took place about Il mile from UT-
sinus College buildings Both men are
good sWordsmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
Summoned by President.

As the bareback squad rode from the
arena. they passed directly under the
seat occupied by the President Just as
Lieutenant Burnett was directly under
him. the President indicated in a few
low-spoken words that he wished TO see
him and his men after the artillery
drill. SO the men were formed in rank
on the strip of lawn adjoining the rid
ing hall. Captain Rooster and Lieuten-
ant Burnett in command
The last feature of the drill was the
work of the Fourth Artillery. under
Captain Foote A layman cannot find
terms in which 10 describe the work Of
this battery. The formation used is that
Of the horse artillery. in which the cam
noneers are mounted behind the guns.
instead Of riding on the gun carriages.
The three guns are hauled into the
hall at a gaIlop, the cannoneers riding
behind furnishing a striking picture. Az
ter a round of the hall, the cannoneers
riding three abreast. the guns circle In
one direction, and the cannoneers in the
opposite. Double figures eight, and
other intricate devices are executed,
when the guns are fired in line. The
skill shown in the handling Of the heavy
guns in such close quarters, is still fur
Their exercised, when they are deplOyed
In echelon, so that they can be fired In
every direction without shifting posi-
lions and still more so when three
arches are brought into the arena, and
the men and guns deployed through
them with the narrowest margin OF
movement In the final act,
guns are formed in a solid lir
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01

formed in line. Stepping up in front OF
them, the President addressed them in
the words quoted. After few more re-
marks of the same tenor. he stepped up
to Captain Rooster, congratulated him,
and then asked TO meet Lieutenant Bur-
nett.
ed to the President, the latter compl-
mented his work in unmeasured terms.
The young officer, who Is a perfect
horseman, and has taken great pains to
break in his men, was noticeably en-
barrassed at the attention shown him by
the Comander-in-Chief of the Army.
The Presidential party returned to the
city, with the exception of the Presi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01

dent and Mrs. Roosevelt and the chill
dren, and a few special friends, who
were entertained at dinner by Colonel
Wallace. commanding the fort.
The excellent teams which go to New
York this morning have been whipped
into shape under the greatest disadvan-
tages Teams had been broken from
the old men of the regiment. when the
terms of enlistment of these men eX-
pired, and they did not re-enlist. As a
consequence the work had TO be done
over again. this time with entirely raw
recruits. It is considered that great
credit attaches TO the officers who have
had their training at the result accom-
plished.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
HippOdrOme Formations.

The hippodrome formations are very
striking, and are sure to win rounds OF
applause in New York A man rides
first two. then three. then four horses,
standing, his feet on the outer horses.
When half a dozen of these teams are
circling round the hall, the effect Is
highly spectacular.
The pyramid work attempted by the
Fifteenth is superior 10 any ever tried
before First two men stand on their
horses. and Il third stands on their
shoulders. Then three horses are used
their riders standing. two men on their
shoulders. and a sixth on the shoulders
Of the latter. Finally four horses are
used. which requires ten men. who by
this time are well up in the air. This
is a larger pyramid than ever before
attempted
The final act. and one which reflects
the greatest credit 10 the horses them
selves: IS where, at word OF command,
all the horses lie down. while the men
turn sOmersaults and cut all kinds Of
capers over their PROSTATE bodies. At
the word Of command, again, they all
rise Altogether this is the most dif-
fcuIt and impressive act
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
DANGER OF STRIKE
AVERTED IN CHICAGO
Freight Handlers and Transfers Agree
to Arbitrate Their Grievances
Against Employers.

CHICAGO. April 3O.-Danger of a
strike of freight handlers and team
sters which would have involved di-
rectly 10000 workmen and indirectly af-
feet as many more. has been averted
by the decision at a stormy meeting last
night to refer their differences to ar
bitTation.
There was a very strong element
which favored an immediate strike. but
the cooler heads were able TO show
them that the rules Of their association
would not permit such action until all
efforts IN the way of peaceful settle
ment failed
The belief Is that arbitration will set
tie the present disagreements and a
strike Will not occur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
Opposed by Gamblers.

The difficulties of the situation are,
however, more political than legal Mr..
Mackey, when he ran for county at
torney, was supported by the anti
gambling element. who hang together
regardless of their political Affiliations.
He was opposed. 1t is said. by those
interested in the poolroom and other
gaming concerns in Jackson City and
elsewhere in that neighborhood
The vote cast was S75, and Mr.. Mack
ey's majority was only two. After he
was elected he had an expensive contest
before he was allowed TO assume the
duties of his Office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
ARMY LIGHTER P0NT0NIER
Is AGAIN IN COMMISSION

The United States Army lighter Pom
tonier, stationed at Washington Bar
racks for the use Of the Engineer Bat
talon. was launched from the marine
railway az Alexandria yesterday. after
having been repainted and thoroughly
repaired
The lighter Kearney. of the quarter
masters fleet. which is now out of
commission, is lying I'm the harbor here,
but Will probably be sold in a short time.
as army officers do not need it,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
An indictment Returned.

Since beginning his fight against the
gambling element Mr.. Mackey has been
beset with trials of many kinds. At last
he has got a strong report from the
grand jury. who returned an indictment
after they had gone in person TO the
poolroom and put down number of
bets.
Judge Nicol will try the cases when
they come up before the higher courts.
Within the next ten days warrants
viii be issued which Mr.. Mackey thinks
will be productive of gratifying results.
How far the effects Of the crusade Will
extend no one can tell. but IL IS limited
that the ramifications Of the poolroom
are very far reaching and that when
ed zap a heavy haul viii be the result
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01

their feet and ride around standing
Next, at the word of command from
Lieutenant Burnett, the men ride across
the center of the nall at gallop, and
as they reach the center they jump to
the ground and back into their seats.
the horses still at a gallop.
Then they form twos, and one man
hands the reins of his horse TO his COM
rade. folds his arms. and in this posi-
ton jumps from his horse and with
scarcely percepttble pause. springs clear
over his horse on to that of MS partner.
Again this is done. and this time he
lights on his partners horse with his
back TO that Of the other man. so that
one Is facing the horses head. the other
his tail. These tricks are then repeated
with a hurdle, the men making their
leaps as the hurdle is crossed. Again
the program is gone through. this time
with three instead Of two horses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
MATTINGS.

and reliable grades. We want you to
understand that even In Mattings we
guarantee the reliability of our
goods We don't handle the no-goOd
SORT. that is dear at any price. but
We sell on such a close margin of
profit that we can give you good
grades at prices you would pay for
roor qualities elsewhere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
AFTER POOLROOA
At ST. ASAPH
Commonwealth Attorneys
Determined Crusade.
INDICTMENT is RETURNED
Warrants to Be Issued for Alleged
Offenders-A Heavy Haul
Anticipated.

Crandall Mackey. Commonwealth at
torney for Alexandria county. Va. who
is conducting a crusade against the
many gambling resorts that have -four
ished for years on the Virginia side
of the Potomac, Will make his fight
against the St Asaph poolroom upon
the provisions of the Virginia statutes
relating to gaming houses and upon
the old common law relating to
nuisances.
The statute which ktr Mackey has
back of him is rigid. and the attor-
ney is confident that within very
short time he will succeed in wiping the
poolroom out of existence.
The Statute Invoked.
one section of this statute declares:
1T shall be unlawful for any person
or persons, or association, corporation,
or corporations TO occupy any ground
or room, shed, booth, -ent, tenement, or
building, or any part thereof. erect on
the ground OF any agricultural asso-
citation. grange association, baseball
park, driving or riding club or associa-
ton, public or private parks or else
where. within the limits Of this Com
monwealth. with books, apparatus. or
paraphernalla LOT the purpose VI r.
coTding bets or wagers, or OF selling
or making books pools. or mutuals, up
on the result OF any game OF baseball,
football, or the trial of speed or power
of endurance of any animal or beast;
or. being the owner. lessee, or occupant
Of any room, shed, booth. tent. tene-
ment building or grounds, or part
thereof, knowingly to permit the same
to be used for the purposes above de-
scribed."
The statute further says il Is unlaw-
full for a person connected with such
an establishment TO receive, register,
record, forward or pretend TO forward 10
or for any race course, money or any
thing. or consideration Of value TO be
bet.
The penalty for violation Of this act
than 81 600 half of which goes to the
infOrmer, and imprisonment Of not less
than six months nor more than one
year in jail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01
Conclusion Of ]

This concluded the dri
to win approval in NJ te
President then retired. ~
the north side Of the
the men Of the bar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-01

Have won a name for themselves
second TO none. The patent ventilat-
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-06-18

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-06-18
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