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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-08
Letters Advertised September Z

Baker, Mrs. Nancy.
Carney, Mr.. Joseph.
Corl, Mr.. N. E.
Davis, Mr.. l. L.
Edmonds, Mr.. George.
Eikleberry, Miss Bessie NJ (2).
Fittro, Mr.. j. D.
Glenn, Mrs. Lucy.
Jacobs, Mr.. D. S.
Reed, Mr.. j. n.
Robinson, Mrs. Ella.
Editor of Tribune.
Weekley, Mr.. n. j.
West, Miss Fanny.
White, Mr.. VIM.
Williams, Mr.. G. NJ.
Underwood, Mr.. John.
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In the Wick district, Tyler
county, the Melrose Oil & Gas
company has drilled in it's Nos. D
and 7 on the r. H. Ewell farm.
The first is good for Is barrels a
day natural, and the last is show
ing for a 80 or 60-barrel producer.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
JAPANESE PRIZE PRACTICE

In comparison with the recent prize taking
and destroying Of the Russian navy it will be
Of interest to recall the acts Of the Japanese
navy and prize courts in the present war.
Japan has made many seizures. though because
Of their having all been made in Japanese and
Chinese waters they have attracted less atten-
ton than those made in the Red Sea. Because
Of the proximity Of the prize courts 70 the scene
of seizure. too, they have been promptly passed
upon and disposed Of by judicial authority
In the case Of the Moukden and the Argun.
two Of the first vessels seized. it was held that
such parts of the cargoes as were private prop
erty, although consigned TO the enemy's sub
iects must be released and handed over 10 the
Consicnees. Another case was that Of the
Hermes Norwegian vessel caught in the act
Of carrying coal TO the Russian forts and feet at
Port Arthur. That was certainly contrahand
trade But the japanese court released both
vessel and cargo on the ground that war had
lot been declared when she sailed, and the cap
tain. consequently, did not know until he was
seized that there a war and that his cargo
was contraband The Manchuria, q Russian
ship was undergoing repairs. and therefore did
not get out OF japanese port within the limit
Of time indulgence prescribed. and was seized.
Her owners claimed that she should be- re
leased because her need Of repairs had necessi-
tated her overStaying the limit but the court
denied the claim, and she was COnfiscated. In
the case Of the Russia. il was shown that a
British firm had advanced money upon her to
pay her current expenses, and il was urged that
If she was confscated, at least that firm should
have a prior lien upon her, or else should have
a valid claim against the japanese treasury.
The court admitted the equity OF this plea but
was compelled 10 deny its legality since the
japanese code recognizes NO prior claims
against State prizes and because international
law gives a captOr absolute title 10 properly
taken from an enemy, without regard to claims
by third parties One other point is also worth
recalling. 1t was argued that the ArGun being
mail carrying steamer. should on that ground
be exempt from seizure. The court decided that
the universal usage of nations was that in the
absence Of special treaty provisions upon the
subject, mail steamer CT the enemy was just
as liable 10 capture any other
Such were some of the more important de-
csiOls Of the Japanese courts IN the case OF
prizes taken IN the early part Of the war. In
some cases they seemed 10 work hardship, but
il was hardship which legal requirements made
inevitable In other cases a notably generous
Interpretation was placed upon the law, 10 the
advantage of the defendants. On the whole it
must he said that the actions OF the courts were
such as 10 command confidence i'm their justice
and to indicate that Japan had taken a worthy
place among the adherents Of international law.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
A MOURyFUL SPECTACLE.

1t is painful to observe that The Evening
Post thus early in the campaign has lost its
temper, and still more distressing to consider
what the state Of its emotions will be as time
goes on. Its contemporaries will miss that per-
feet self-control which has uniformly character
lied its conduct: that sweet reasOnableness with
which it has been in the habit Of discussing pub
lie questions; that generosity of spirit which has
disdained 10 attribute unworthy motives to an
opponent; that candor which has inclined it to
confess n fault which others had not detected:
that modesty which has added peculiar grace
to all its utterances: that delicate courtesy
which has breathed from every page
After long experience of these lovely quail
flies it will be grevous to see The Evening
Post" sinking deeper and deeper into the gen
eral journalistic ruck; indulging in sneers;
cusing those who disa gree with it of cowardice
and venality; assuming the manners of the vul-
gar; putting on the bluster in which ignorance
seeks TO disguise itself. and, worst of all, en-
deavorinS TO appear cOntented with It's degrada-
tOn. We do not at present know how we can
endure the daily contemplation Of such spec
tacle, but trials of patience and Of faith are a
moral tonic and we shall hope to be found not
unworthy Of the discipline
As an earnest of the good will with which we
mean 10 bear whatever is in store we ask every
body to remember that THE Evening Post" has
been subjected 10 severe Affections For one
thing, its fastidious susceptibilitics have been
sorely rufied by the company it has been obliged
10 keep. lis taste is really offended by Hill and
Sheehan, Devery. Murphy and McCarren. 1t
does not think that 1t was in good form for
Elliot Danforth to get caught in the act of steal
ing Legislature In its opinion TagSart'S meth
DDS Of winning an election are not refined The
Democratic National Convention was not n
gentle and decorCus assembly. But in spite OF
its environment and associates The Post"
might have preserved its noble serenity if it had
not inadvertently exposed Itself to unmerciful
dcrision. With all the innocence of n child.
meaning only to help the cause along. 1t burst
into a panegyric on Judge Parker which pro-
duced such a roar of laughter wherever il was
read that for the time being The maledictons Of
the campaign managers and the lamentations Of
the stricken candidate could scarcely be heard.
That settled the fate of The Evening Post"
There was no use in trying To be dgnided in
such situation. Its temper flew 10 pieces in
an instant and it SUM; right down 10 q level
from which We see no possibility of it's rising
before the election.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08

Jersey, New-YoTl. Indiana and Wisconsin. - ->o1
since 1888 has a Democratic ticket won IN any
Of these States. West Virginia mas DecOiii0
strongly Republican. Two years ago De.no-
cratic candidates were defeated in all nVe OoN-
gress districts. Indiana is today saie ne
publican State. Republican factional trouDle9
alone offer faint hope 10 Democratic TaihOoN
chasers' in Wisconsin. The Times tfles IL
think that New-York will be Democrntlc' anu
that NeT-Jersey aud Connecticut VIII be sucAeu
in in al imaginary Parker tidal wave But mere
is not the slightest evidence that Judge Farker
nomination has started--Or can start-a SToulu
swell toward Democracy. The Demoeratic
party's swing from radcalism to conservatism
has not greatly changed conditions IN tlese
Eastern States. Strength gained by me return @
Of the conservative seceders OF 13Oo wiz oF
counterbalanced by the loss of certain laulcs,l
clements attracted by Mr.. Bryan's Two canuI-
I0cies. No impetus has been given to the Far-
kcr canvass powerful enough 10 carry II 20 VIC
tory i'm any Of these doubtful Eastern Stales'
As it looks TO us, the Parker-Davis ticker may
win this year in Maryland; but II Is likely 10
lose IN Colorado. Montana NeTada ana ldaho'
and thus be beaten worse than the hryan-Ste-
venson ticket was in 1900
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
3.etu-71nrk LSaiIn Qribr1ls
MONDAY. AUGUST S. 1904.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

TOREIGN-Great japanese losses attended
The repulse Of General Noge's troops before Port
Arthur on July 26 - and 2S. General Stoessel
estimating their casualties at 10000, all attacks,
tine general reported, were repulsed. --- An
otner assault on the fortress, news of which was
brought by chinese 70 Che-FoO. is said 10 have
been Tepulsed on August .; the killed among the
japanese, the refugees said. numbered lnOuu-
z= Dispatches from LiaO-Yang said that the
japanese We're advancing on Moukden ana that
a stimuli taGeous attack on that town and on
Iia0-Y Yang expected. -- The Russia!l
Minister os Railroads has declined favora ble Of
fers OF foreign companies to lay another me OF
rails en- the siberian line. British troops
entered Lhasa unopposed, the Dalai Lama nee
ang "a a monastery eighteen miles from the cltE
DOMESTIC.--As result of Turkeys treat
,nant of Minister Leishman, Secretary HAY may
ask Congress 10 grant ;he power 10 appoint
Ambassadors, when so desired, TO countries not
keepng embassies at Washington. -- Inc
Etate Department. Is considering q plan 10 eA-
leHd American foreign commerce by co-opela-
tion % The diplomatic and consular service service
== J. <. Sheehan's visit 10 Esopus caused
fslk Of a possible revival OF the Greater New
York Democracy: Parkers personal plans iol
tie campaign are not yet given OUT ColoLel
Lamont and eX-Judge Gray did not MAKE the
visit 1ber had planned -= Popullst leaders
have decided repu2iate fusion IN sehraShd
ard can 2 new state convention. -= The Chi
cago Federation OF Labor. having nearly ouo-
O00 members voted TO aid financially the meat
strikers. == As a result or coniloIllse; @ lne
Threatened strike on the NewHaven trolley lliles
was avoided.
C,TTy-The Republican and Democratic COM
,1ittees viii open headquarters IN this city To-
day == Ministers in various pulpits cIil-
cised the action Of Bishop Potler IN atteilulIle
go 7a,ii-atio1 of the subway Tavern; the taY-
ern observed the law by remaining closed an
dav. =- 4 score of persons were hurt ny lhe
explosion Of bomb thrown hH an llaIlalt az az
q frse leer marty =- A policeman made four
Figbwavuaen stand with upraised HANDS uipl
anot her officer arrived 10 aid him. -- \ Wotil-
g. was rescued from a fire in the puhdlnS AT
No 40 75ffh-aye --= An infant weighing one
T,ound six ounces was taken to the lneuoators
81 Dreamlaud. -- A Fhlls.ueIl-'ioi '
drowned in the surf at Atlantic CITY.
TIE WEATHER Indications for today;
showers and cooler at night. The temperature
Srezterdav: Highest. 50 degrees, lowest ~
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
-DEv0cR4Ts AND THE ISSUE.

Fooled in their frantic efforts 10 dodge the
| money standard issue in this campaign, the
Democrats try TO charge Republicans with re-
! spOnsibility for its continued existence. They
! declare that they have long wanted to settle
! that question permanently and TO remove II
! from politics by enactinG an immutable soll
! standard law; but the wicked Republicans nave
! been unwilling TO do so, preferring' even at
cost of the nations fiscal security, 10 keep the
issue alive for party use in the campaign. Mark
that in this the Democrats practically admit
that despite their attempted disclaimer, the
money question is an issue. For the rest, their
effort TO X responsibility for il upon the Eepup-
licans is about the most brazen bit of check
that has thus far been manifested in this cam
paiSn.
Cur Washington correspondent some time ago
recalled ia detail the record OF Democratic lead
ers upon that subject and showed how every
effort of the Republicans in Congress to settle
the money question was opposed and denounced
by the very mon who have been most prominent
in putting Judge Parker before the nation on
an Artful Dodgers platform. Champ Clark, for
example who was permanent chairman OF the
convention which nominated Judge Parker. IN
December 1899. bitterly denounced the then
pending gold standard bill, and said: 'lhe plain
Democrats want the free and unlimited coin
"age of sold and silver at 1G 10 l. and this they
intend TO have Senator Daniel, chairman of
the committee which framed the Artful Dodger
platform upon which Judge Parker was nOmi-
mated and upon which the convention was au-
thoritatively assured he would stand. during the
debate upon the same gold standard bill, de-
clared. 1T is vain 10 talk of gold being staple
standard of value" and rallied savagely against
the pending measure. Representative Bailey
and Senator CarInack went upon record 10 the
same effect So did many other De. cratic
Senators and Representatives. includin not a
few who were conspicuous at the st. Louis con
vention. and whom the vote taken nearly
the solid Democratic vote was cast against the
gold standard bill.
1t has been the Democrats who have at every
step opposed a permanent sertlemcn Of the
money question, and they have confessedly done
50 in the interest of free conag ge Of silver and in
the hope of one day securing it. 1t has been
they who have most striven 10 keep the money
standard issue alive, and il is fine bit of poetic
justice that they now find il indeed very much
alive 10 their unspeakable embarrassment and
10 the great menace Of their cause.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
PERSONAL.

President LoVbet. by decree dated June IS,
1904. and bearing his signature. we'll as that OF
General Florentin. Grand Chancellor Of the Le-
gion of Honor. has conferred upon General Felix
Agnus publisher and proprietor OF 1.-THE Baltimore
American the cross OF a Knight Commander OF
the French Colonial Order OF Nichan-E1 Anouar
This order is used by the French Government more
especially to recognize colonial services. and IL il
has been selected 10 reward the work of General
AGnus the moving spirit OF the French Benevo-
lent Society in Baltimore. it is because before COM
ing to America ard enlisting in the Union Army
during the Civil War. he considerable service
as a French soldieE in Alglers-
Professor William II. Goodyear has been elected
honorary member OF the Architects Society OF
Rome IN recognition Of his recent observations in
for the Brooklyn Museum OF Arts and Sciences.
Ex-Congressman jerry Simpson. formerly OF
Kansas. but a wealthy stock farmer OF Bos-
well. y. NJ. delivered address at the Confederate
reunion IN Canyon City. Tex. He says that he Is
determined TO Fe-enter politics and that his nomi-
nation by the Democrats OF New Mexico Dele
gate 10 Congress is assured
Isaac Perry Decker is the sole survivor OF the
hand OF III men. women and children who crossed
the plains 10 Utah with Brigham Young IN Is47.
He the guest OF honor at the pioneer csebra-
ton on July 20
DR.. Albert Frarkel one OF the leading German
clnicians. who has been for twepty-seven years
decent in ths University Of Berlin, has resigned.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08

The rainbow chaseTs who have begun 70
figure up Judge Parker's majority ID the Elec-
foral College make the Hon. James X. Jones
ana the Hon. James N Griggs look like moth
eaten back numbers Our sanguine contem-
porary The New-YcrI Times entered the corr
petition Oh Saturday with a calculation which
gave the Democratic national ticket DAP cleo
forsl votes-three more than 2 majority. But
Tins performance showed certain restraint.
The Timess' prognosticator yielded 70 q false
selse OF moderation. He dad not 20 his limit.
Other rainbow chasers, Official and non-of-
fci3L scorn 70 win by 50 narrow p margin.
Chairman Iagg3T himself already holds out
hopes OF a Parker majority OF thirty-three votes
"a figure small enough, perhaps, when one con-
siders the further ravages that might he made
IN the Republican column by claiming States
Ike Illinois Minnesota, Massachusetts and
Pennsylvania. The Times's" calculation de-
serves examination both for the concessions It
contains and the assumptions il boldly puts for
ward. Judge Parker's certain vote is nut at
SS2 that estimate giving him the support of all
fhe Southern and border States except West
Virginia and Delaware and also giving him
Nevada. These ten States. with lO7 votes, are
Then classified as doubtful:
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
BASEBALL ABROAD.

serious difference OF opinion has arisen be-
tween the officers OF the National and the Amer
ican Baseball leagues, and much unpleasant
language has found its way into the newspapers.
IL is now generally expected that the New
York players win. win the championship of the
National League, as they have gained a fine
lead ana have been holding up their standard
consistently and plucki!y. It may possibly turn
Qut at the end Of the season that the other New
1osk men VIII be champions OF the American
Lensne' although they are not now in frsf
place. but no matter what organizations NAV
carry OH me chief honors in the two leagues.
ttesiaent 1ohhson OF the Americans is vehe.
tneI,iy l,i, "nHious that the two victorious mines
shall meet in 4 series of games flor the
season is ended and decide which Is The fot+a
While National League managers desire TO taLe
'est eAhar's abroad - show our Brit,gb
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08

All the other States with 207 votes. are CON
oeded 10 Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
There are some striking inconsistencies in
this division AIr Bryan carried four Rocky
Mountain States in l900-Nevada Idaho. Mon
tana and Colorado. Idaho Is now conceded 10
me Republicans. Montana is doubtful" hut
as The Times admits: That il should 90
democratic this ycof is only mere possibility"
colorado. Though doubtful" IS described as
NOT a State on-which the Democrats am build
fAeir hopes But il Idaho. Montana and Colo
rado, carried 10y Bryan in 1903, are thus virtu-
any abandoned. why Is Nevada considered
sale and WHY Is Utah. q Stale Rrpubliran
~ 1875 1900 and 1902. transferred arbitrarily
10 The Doubtful" column: Al the election for
representative in Congress two Years ogo 4ba
Democratic plurality IN Nevada was only s17.
AGAINST "A Democrats plurality for President in
1''o q -l9S. N these i've Eocky Mountain
states political conditions arc practically The
same. ON The Pimes's'' admissions ,bev arc
ticket ."
II is also conceded that Delaware IS "tbe Iea
doubtful of the uncertain States. and prudent
taileulaiors would be inclined 10 mt II in tbe
hepuhliean column" But, granting Delaware
Noioraoo. Montana, Etah ana Nevada "a thn
Republicans the conceded Roosevelt F,frl,onl,u !
vote rises 10 22i--oniy fourteen short az tho ,ia
Foie - toe Electoral College necessary "a Re.
iN0.iean Victory The Times" includes Mary.
l."- among ihe States surely Democratic: l,n,
- every election for President or for ROM.
'.iiaiiFes IN Congress since 1892 MARYLAND las
ehoMh Republican plurality. Two Years o,,o
me hepubhean Congress ticket won by e45s
.1.'is laNa may he doubtful" this wear: hut h
,..e,s ..,Si ifoleEiy be ciassed as surely Demo
~ doubtful States there are tbereco-o Ia,
--a'glaaa. Nfst yirglpi- connectieut s,e,r sss
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
MONEY AND BUSINESS

Operations in the security market last week
Were IN striking contrast with those of the cor
responding week last year. At thar time the
market was passing through period of severe
liquidation and prices were declining sbarn,v
while the volume of business was very heavy.
This year the situation is devoid OF sensatiors,
features and sales are small but the duInesq
is not productive of sagglng quotations. ON the
contrary. there is evidence of a firm undertora
There are several evidences of confidence in tho
future notably further advance in the market
value OF membership in the Stock Fxcbanoo
ample reasons may be found for the Inactivity.
among which might be mentioned the absence
of many prominent fnanciers. the erratic course
Of the wheat market, which is an important fac
tor IN stock trading at this season. and hnan-
c!al conditions abroad While DEVELOPMENTS or
the week We're remarkably negative. they pro-
Vided more encouragement than many recent
preceding weeks, when sales We're much Larger
ana quotations advancing. Another good feat
ure is the practical result of conservatism bv
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08

friends the progress which has been made on
the diamond.
President Johnson seems to be ahead in tne
argument. England is too much welded 10
cricket to become enamoured of Yankee baseball.
Our national game is too hasty. too impetuOuS
and too soon over to suit the fancy Of the aver
age Englishman. Baseball is played so swiftly
that nine innings are usually finished IN some
thing like two hours while a match at cricket
may drag along for two and even three days.
In the slow and stately progress of the bowl
ing and the majestic development of the bat
ties of the ball and the bat and the strategic at
tacks on the wicket there is a great deal which
appeals 10 the preference of our cousins over
sea for deliberate methods, with plenty Of time
for uncheons
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08

H. desire 70 remind our readers Uko are
cbout to leare the city that The TRIBUNE nal!
be sent By mail to any cddTess in this country
or abroad, and address changed as often as
desired, Subscriptions may be given to your
regular dealer before leoring. or, if more
conrer;ent, hand them in at The TRIBUNE
office.
. See opposite page fer subscription rates.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The eight largest diamonds IN the werld are
what are known as crown Jewels Some Of them
are in uncut state and others are carefully cut
and finished. that there Is a wide difference
in their value. The Kohinoor. the smallest IN
weight, has been thus reduced by cutting and IS
much the most valuable OF the lot and has been
estimated at less than 10000. The list is fol
lows. The B-eganza. part OF the Portugal jewels.
weighs I.Ss0 Carats. Kohincor. belonging 70 the
ats Regent of France, 1Ss caVats. Austrian Kaiser
l39 carats. Russian Czar. 1913 carats; Rajah OF
Borneo 2S7 carats.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
THE CALL

came Mrs Brown 70 call
on little Mrs. Jones.
They greeted in the hall
In most delichted tones
80 rushed said Mrs. Brown,
really cannot stay
I've been all over town.
II seems 10 me. to-day
And then they talked of books
OF music. and OF clubs.
Of ChamCermaids and cooks,
OF leaky laundry tubs.
OF candies and OF soup,
OF churches and Of gowns.
OF feveTs and OF Group,
Of how 10 ward off frowns,
or wrinkles. freckles. too;
OF divorcees and brides.
OF scandals old and new
OF fashions latest strides.
Os neighbors and OF friends.
OF enemies and kin,
OF pleasing coffee blends
OF where she got that pin.
OF certain peoples debts.
Of certain peoples fights.
OF the contcndiEs sets,
OF certain women's spttes.
OF papering the hall
or what each one had read.
OF which one owed the call.
or what somebody said.
OF how she" held her looks.
OF golf and cards. and tea,
Then back again 70 cooks
And then: oh. EooGRtss me-.
Cried Mrs. Brown At last,
Il must be rushing on.
The afternoon is past
At least. it's almost gone
That's one thing detest
About a formal call
One has 10 look her best
And scarcely talk at all.
Stop in, my dear. some day
When you're out for walk
There's so much we could say
When we've time fer talk.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-08
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