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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
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 Constantinopie
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
quoia) 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, 1904-02-18
FIRST PICTURE BOOK.
The Daring Idea First Conceived by
Johann ComeniuS.

The Daring Idea First Conceived by
Johann ComeniuS.
Three hundred years ago a German
savant had a wonderful vision. At that
time children were taught to read by
force Of arms, so to speak, through
hardships and with bitter toll on the
part of teacher and Of child. 1t seems
curious that the first real step toward
tightening the labor Of children as
they climb the ladder Of learning was
the product Of the imagination not OF
some fond mother or gentlewoman
teacher. but Of a bewigged and bet'
tied university doctor.
II was Johann COmenius, however,
who first conceived the daring idea
that children could be taught by the
aid of the memory and the imagina-
ton working together, "by MEANS" as
he quantity expressed it, 'of Sensuous
impressions conveyed to the eye, so
that visual objects may be MADE the
medium Of expressing moral lessons to
the young mind and of impressine
those lessons upon the memory. IL
other words. the good Herr Doctor had
the bright idea that picture books could
be useful to children. COmenius made
his first picture book and called 1t the
"Orbis Pictus" It contains rude wood
cuts representing objects in the nat
ural world, as trees and animals. with
little lessons about the pictures. 1t Is
quaint volume and one that would
cause the average modern child not &
little establishment were it placed be
fore him.
AS truly, however, as that term may
be applied to any other book that has
since been written, the "Orbis PictuS'
was an epoch making book. 1t Is the
precursor Of all children's picture
books. and modern childhood has great
cause TO bless the name Of CoD-nIus.-
Household.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
The Wise Fox.

The Lion, the ASS and the Fox weEt
hunting together, and it was agreed
that whatever was taken should be
shared between them. They caught q
large fat Stag, which the Lion ordered
the ASS to divide. The Ass took dea!
Of pains to divide the Stag into three
pieces, which should be as nearly equal
as possible. The Lion, enraged with
him for what he considered a want OF
proper respect to his quality, flew upon
him and tore him to pieces. he then
called on the Fox to divide. The Fox,
nibbling of a small portion for him.
self, left the rest for the Lions share.
The Lion, highly pleased with this
mark Of respect. asked the Fox where
he had learned such politeness and
good breeding TO tell the truth,
sire" replied the Fox, Il was taught l.
by the ASS that lies dead there
ESOp
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mr.. 81. Haggins, of Melbour ne
Fla writes, "My doctor told me l
had consumption and nothing
could be done for me. I was given
up to die. The offer of a free trial
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, induced me to
try 1t. Results were startling. I am
now on the road to recovery. 1t
surely saved my life. This great
cure Is guaranteed for all throat
and lung diseases by D.A. Hender-
shot, druggists. Price soc & SI.oo.
Trial bottle free.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
A Woman's Company
in the Oil Fields

No great spasm of surprise
sweeps over the country when 1t Is
discovered that a woman has made
a success In business. This con-
dition of affairs Is not, however, OF
ancient origin. for 1t Is only In re.
cent years that women has come to
be acknowledged as capable OF bus
mess management. Illustrating
this fact uotsbly Is the case OF Mrs
William Rsb>, Of Lake Charles
La who, a few months ago, organ
lied an oil company with women as
stockholders, admitting men, too, If
they are willing to behave them
selves and let the women run the
company. 1t was capitalized at
$25, 900 and officers were duly
elected. The stock Is held at 81
now and the company has not lost
money, In spite of the fact that oil
prices have huctuated. The fore
sight of the ladies Is shown In the
fact than when prices declined they
ceased drilling and are now hold
Ing their lard awaiting the most
favorable opportunity for bringing
the oil to the surface. Their theory
Is that 1t Is better to own the oil In
the ground than to drill their well
and waste the oil at ruiuous prices,
In which opinion, of course,they are
emlnently correct. 1t Is stated that
Mrs Rabb Is not only interested In
business matters, but that she fol-
lows political movements closely
and takes a hand as far as the law
of man will permit.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Pacific Coast Without Change

In new Pullman "ordinary'
sleepers, wide vestibuled and with
every modern convenience, In
charge of competent agent, from
Cincinnati to Chicago via Louis
Vile, New Orleans, Houston, San
Antonio, 81 Paso and Los Angeles
to San Francisco. Rates for berths
less than half of cost In regular
sleepers. For free descriptive mat
ter and full particulars, address E.
A. Richter, Trav. Pass. Agent,
Illinois Central Railroad, Park
Building, Pittsburg, Pa. ia u
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
An Arab LeEen"

There is none so poor but there l.
one poorer
\ poor Arab spent his last bara on a
handful Of dates and went up on a
high cliff to eat them and die. As he
threw the stones over lean hand shot
out below and caught them.
"HO"' said be. Why do you catch
my date stones:'
Because. o brother" answered n
weak voice. Il have not eaten these
three days. and Allah has sent these
stones 10 save my life
Praise be 10 Allah" answered the
first man. for he has saved NE also,
for here is one poorer than /.
And both men went into the city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
1HE UPHOLSrERER
Rug. and Rag Carpet Weaver Of lanes
vile

"Ss ahe YES SoPSs "S@ "
vile
I have issued an instruction card
for those who desire rugs and drug
gets made from their old carpets
and rag carpets woven which I mail
to any address on application.
have the largest and best equipped
weaving rooms In this section
Save your old carpet; 1t makes
beautiful rugs and druggets. Up
holstering In all Its branches
Awning and tent manufacturing
Carpet layer, Feather renovation, etc
Mattresses window shades, pillows
feathers, etc. The largest and
latest style of upholstery goods al,
ways on hand
HENRY c. MYLIUs,
The Upholsterer,
South 9th St., GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
S3u
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
A FATAL MISTAKE
Is Often Made by the Wisest
People

Is Often Made by the Wisesl
People
It's a fatal mistake to neglect
backache
Backache Is the first symptom o.
kidney Ills.
Serious complications follow.
,oan's Kidney Pills cure the U
promptly.
Don't delav until too late.
RUntil 1t becomesdiabetes-Bright
disease.
Read what this gentleman says;
Capt. D. W Welsh, keeper Of the
Wood County In6rmarv, Parkers-
burg, W. Va, says: ~ had to &c
around trying to evade pain con-
stantly, aware that false step, JERK
or twist would bring punishment
and I was afraid to handle any
thing for fear of a reminder In the
shape of a twinge of pain. I trade
at Dr. J. N. Murdock's drug store
OH Third street, and have some
thing 60 get In the drug line every
time I come In. 1t was there !
learned about Doan's Kidney Pills
and I took a supply home with me
and used them My wife used
them ard my sister, Mrs.
A Amick, of No. 645 Seventh
street, used them. They cured the
three of Us. I am here In the city
every few DAYS and can substanti-
ate the remarks have made"
For sale by all dealers. Price
90 cents a box. Foster-Milburr
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the q. 8.
Remember the name-Doans-
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Helping Him.

Intrepid Misunderstanding Of Conun-
drums. Mr.. SIocum, here's good one
Why is the letter I'd" like a wedding
ring?
demonstrating Bachelor-Oh, I'm NO
good ut conundrums.
Intrepid Widow-YOu give il up?
Why, because we" can't he wed
without il.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Wine OF Life

This valuable cure for all all
ments OF the lady Is very pleasant
to the taste, Wine of Life Is invalu-
able In cases of weakness, Is a
nerve and muscle maker and puts
new blood In the veins. Sold on a
positive guarantee to please-Get a
bottle at once or ask your druggist
about 1t. Price 81 per bottle. For
sale by D. A. Hendershot.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Another Case Of Rheumatism Cured by
Chamberlain's Pain Balm,

The efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm In the relief Of rheumatism Is
being demonstrated daily. Parker
Triplett. Of Grigsby, Va, says that
Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave him
permanent relief from rheumatism
In the back when everything else
failed, and he would not be without
1t. Fer sale by c. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Identity of Ideas.

Yabsley--I have always had an idea
that after couple had been married
for some time even their thoughts be-
came to a great degree identical. Am
| right, Peck?
Mr.. y. Peck-You are. About this
time my wife is thinking over what
she'll say to me for coming home so
late, and so am |.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Needed Repairs,

Little Harold. whose father il a car
1entcr. saw the crescent moon and OF
.Iaimed:
Mamma, there's a piece broken on
Of the moon. Well get papa TO clint
no on his stepladder and fix H."
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Happy KittIc.

-Oh. lool, what pretty kitten. mar
ma exclaimed small Harry.
Yes" replied his mother. and ju>
think. II never cries"
Well no wonder" rrj"ined ID
roungster. 1T. doesn't have lis nee
washed. "--EychanGc.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Steamer Launched without Wine.

For the first time in the annals OF
lake shipbuilding vessel has been
launched without having a bottle OF
champagne broken across her bow. The
steamer which started free from the
champagne flavor was the George c.
Howe Of the feet Of the Great Lakes
and st. Lawrence River Transit COM
pany.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
BAROSMA CURES BACKACHE.

THoNPsoS's BARosMA win positively cure any
case Of Backache, Kidney, Liver and Bladder
trouble, or money refunded. fHoNPsoS's
BARosMA also cures sciat;e Rheumatism, Serv.
ousness and Palpitat.cn Of the Heart. Perfectly
harmless. Pleasant 60 taxi. Has cured many
children Of non-retention. Druggists
Sold by c. W, Grier
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
What He Wanted,

first Boardcr-I wish some be-
nevo!c2t monoPolist would organize
a hash trust.
Second Boardcr-Why?
First Boardcr-Bccause I'd like
to see the article out Of the reach Of
the nasseS.-Judge.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Simple Operation.

Simple operation.
Noung Brcezely Is going to mar,
" that rich old Miss Lark"
81 wonder how he won her."
"Stood still, of course, and didn't
shv when she made love to him. -
cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-29
MONDAY, FEBRUARY go, 1904.
WHO ARE THE oHRrsr1ANsp

WHO ARE THE CHRISTIANSP
 We not infrequently read that Russia is a Christian nation and Japan a pagan nation: consequently, the Christian world at large should side with Russia. It is not a tenable position. It is not alto Rether the name which a people bear that is to determine their character or regulate their behavior. Names mean much or little. just as those who bear them choose. A man bearing the name and profession of Christianity may be the vilest of human creatures. and an un- believer may be a kind, honest and up- right citizen.
 As 1t is with individuals. so it may be with nations. and Russia is a striking example. With the possible exception of Turkey there is not more cruel and inhuman nation in Europe, whether we refer to its Government or to its people. Protesting Christianity. the lowest sav- age is hardly more ruthless and lost to humanity. It is part of the history of that people and Government for eentu- ries. and the advance of modern civlliza- ton halts at the frontier. Already, ale though hostilities have only just begun between that country and Japan, we have seen evidences of Russian brutality. The sinking of a Japanese merchant ship and allowing passengers and crew to drown without an effort to save them. Is one of their methods. Driving Japanese women nut of Siberia to freeze or starve is an- other typical act Recently the Russian Admiral, Alexieff issued proclamation to the Chinese in Manchuria, and among other things he declared that "aIl per- sons who antagonize the Russian troops, os show hatred toward them, will be ex- tefminated without mercy"
 It was hardly necessary. by the way. to add the last two words to that sentence, for without mercy" Is a characteristic Of Russian feeling. But think of any .sChristian nation" that would extermIn- ate non-combatsnts because they are not able to hide their sympathies or prefer ences. That is not the kind of Chris tiAnity that Americans should be expect ed to sympathize with. and 1t is not the Kind of humanity that the Japanese dis play.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-29
mR. coMER AT EUFAULA.
Speaks in Advocacy of His Candi.
 dacV-MaVor Resigns.

Speaks in Advocacy of His Candi-
 dacv-Mayor Resigns.
 Eufaula, Feb. 2S-Hon B. B. Conner addressed a large crowd of citizens at the court house here Friday. MT. Conner spoke for nearly an hour and a half and was given close attention, His remasAs were along the same line as he has been pursuing. comparing freight rates and showing that those of Georgia were lower and that wherever a good strong commission existed the rates were equal. He also discussed the members of the commission and said that they were either interested as railroad attor- neys or politicians. He was given hearty applause at the close of his speech.
 At meeting of the city council Fri day evening Capt. R. A. Ballowe ten dered his resignation as mayor of the city, to take effect at once, and Theodore Pru- den was sworn in to fill the vacancy until after the regular election. Capt. B. B. Mckenzie, R. Moulthrop and Clerk A. A. Couric were appointed a committed to draft resolutions of regret at the action of Mayor Ballowe, who will leave in a short time to make his home in Edge field, s. c.
 A mass meeting of the citizens is called to convene at the court house tomorrow evening for the purpose of dis cussing the matter of another street fair for the city next fall.
 Rev. E. L. Hill will leave tomorrow morning for New York to join a company of tourists who will visit portions of Europe, Asia and Africa. MT. Hill will be absent until some time in June.
 In some sections of the county corn is being planted and farm work is progress ing nicely, while in others farmers are that a large crop of both corn and cotton will be planted this season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-29
roRrsr pEsrpvATroNs.


 Just now, a number of our Northern exchanges are descanting somewhat voi- uminousiy on the proposed White Noun tain Park. The proposition is that the government shall assume control, by pur- chase or otherwise, of what is known as the White Mountain District of New | Hampshire and there establish and main- tain for all time to come forest reserve which shall not be intruded on. The New York Times gives graphic picture of the devastation going on in this region as follows:
 Into this tract first came the lumber man with his discriminating axe. He cut nearly all the timber that was com naerciaiiy valuable. ,but a,d not ot cestT9s Rs was followed by the charcoal burner. whose denudation od the hills was much more thorough and much less discrimin- ating With the decline of the charcoal iron industry of New England the pro- cess of reboising might have gone on until the growth again attracted the lum- herman, but the wood pulp manufactures operations are finished the seventeen year locust would not find attractive.
 There is no doubt of the truth of this presentation. nor is there doubt that it will go on, unless some power interferes, until our great forests will all disappear and the evil results wal be incalculable. The effect of this demudation and des- truction of the forests is undeniabe. It not only destroys the forests. creates a future timber famine and removes all possibility of game preserves. but it has an undeniable and deplorable effect on the rainfall and the water supply of the future. It is useless to argue this point. for both science and observation prove that the destruction of forests causes floods in winter and drouths in sum- mer. both of which are detrimental to the health and the industrial pursuits of the country
 We have no word to utter against gov ernmental acquisition and protection of the White Mountain region. but every arugument used in its favor will apply with infinitely greater force and effect to the Appalachian Reserve which some of our Representatives in Congress have been advocating. As we understand 1t, this White Mountain reservation only af-  fleets comparatively limited region in New Hampshire. both valuable and de- sirable. but the proposed Appalachian Reservation affects an immense area which comprises parts of North and South Carolina. Georgia and Tennessee, and which will exert an important in- fiuence on the climate. health and in- dustries of those States, and especially on the water powers of all the region. Of late we have seen nothing on the subs ject, but if the government Is going to interest itself in forestry protection it should not neglect the larger and foster the former. As The New York Times says. speaking of the White Mountain project. mo consideration of sectionalism should be allowed to defeat this admIra- ble measure" That is just what we say about the Appalachian movement. There should be no sectionalism in either.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-29

The Chicago Tribune is a good Repub- lican newspaper in most respects True, 1t has never been in full sympathy with it's Party on the tariff issue. but with the general policy of the Party it is usually in accord It balks like a fractious mule at the service pension proposition, how ever. which 1t declares would be inequit- able and would not meet with popular ap- proval. It uses this argument in speaking of the proposed, leglslation:
 If this would be done, pensions would be literally thrust upon those who are in no need of money and upon those whose periods of enlistment were spent far from the front, guarding prison camps or rall- roads. The recruit who wore a uniform but three months and who never heard a shot fired in anger would be put. under the provisions of this law, on the same footing with the veteran who had march cd and fought through the four years and who retired distinguished by honorable wounds.
 These are points which honest Republi- cans would do well to consider. In their anxiety to please the c. A. R., Congress- men stand fair chance to run counter to fairness and justice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-29
CoNGRATULATES PAYNE.
Roosevelt Writes Regarding Postal
 Fraud Cases.

Fraud Cases.
 Washington, Feb. 28-The President yesterday sent the following letter to Postmaster-G General Payne:
 My Dear MT. Postmaster General:- While all the work of the Postoffice De- pertinent and the Department of Justice. In connection with the postal frauds Is not yet over, there Is already to the credit of the departments, and, therefore. primarily to your credit, such an amount of substantial achievement that tako this opportunity to congratulate you per- sonally upon it. It is impossible to expect that corruption will not occasionally oc- cur in any Government, the vital point is the energy, the fearlessness and the efficiency with which such corruption lS cut out and the corruptionists punished.
 ''The success of the prosecutions in this case, as compared with previous experi- ences in prosecuting Government officials who have been guilty of malfeasance or misfeasance, is as noteworthy as 1t is gratifying. and must be a sSurce of en- couragement to all men who believe in decency and honesty in public life. What has been accomplished by you. by those who have worked under you in your de- pertinent. and by the Department of Jus tice, rebounds to your credit and that of our whole people, and is signal trl- umph for the cause of popular govern ment. If corruption goes unpunished in the popular Government, then govern ment by the people will ultimately fail. and they are the best friends of the peO- pie who make 1t evident that whoever in public office or in connection. with pub lie ofTice, sins against the fundamental laws of civil and social we'll being, will be punished with unsparing rigor.
 Sincerely yours,
 Theodore Roosevelt.
 ''Hon. H. c. Payne. Postmaster-Gen-