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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-24

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itorium the present week.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-24
Alphabetically Answered.

A turn of the political wheel had
placed the English Conservatives on
top and lowered the Liberals.
Not long afterward a young and
presumptuous member of the rul-
ing government, who was sitting
opposite a member of the defeated
party at a London dinner party,
took that time to say:
"Well, Mr.. Blank, how do you like
being an exp
81 should like it better if we had
been succeeded BY the VS." twise)
INSTANTLY ro-ortcd the Liberal
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-24
Oysters.

Oysters.
To open an oyster the force required
appears to be 1891 times the weight
Of the shell-less creature.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-24
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..CHRISTMAS..
IS COMM

How about that large por-
trait you intend as an Xmas
presents Give us time enough
to get it out right.
In holiday mountings 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 Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Timber Inspector Under the Ban.

Secretary Hitchcock has under con- sideration charges filed against Chas. A. NJ. Schlierholz, a special agent of the general land office, alleging brib- cry in connection with violations of timber cutting in Arkansas and else where. The charges have been in- vestigated by the department. and the report thereupon is adverse to Schlierholz. The accused is well known in this state. having been prominent in the prosecution of all legged illegal timber cutters For a long time he had his headquarters in Little Rock, though for the most part the prosecution instigated through his investigations were for offenses claimed to have been committed in the White river country, in Independ- ence and other counties. At the time there was much feeling on the part of those who were proceeded against on information furnished by Schiller holZ. Some of them occupied high positions in the business world.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
a Double Traqedy,

As result of difficulty between two negroes at Baxter, Chicot county, ". b. Singleton, a white man. and Jerry Buford, one of the negroes, are dead. The negro Buford was quar- reling with another negro near the store at which Singleton was em- ployed and Singleton tried to stop the quarrel. Buford made an insult. ing remark to Singleton, and Single ton pulled 45-caliber pistol and shot the negro Buford closed on Single ton. wrenched the pistol from his hand and shot him. killing him in stantly. He then ran and it was thought he had escaped. but a short time later his lifeless body was found about three hundred yards from the spot where Singleton fell. The bullet which killed him was fired by Single ton and entered his body just above the heart
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Brakeman Killed.

Henry Clifford. a brakeman. was shot and killed at Little Rock by John Miller. The tragedy occurred in a
 house of ill fame conducted by Mil ler's divorced wife Miller went to the house to inform the woman that their 2-year-old child was probably dying. and suggested that she dress and go with him Miller claims that she refused to go at once. and. be coming angry. he used strong Ian guage toward her At this point Clifford, dressed in his night clothes, appeared with a revolver and the two men closed in a desperate battle. Two shots were fired. one bullet talk ing effect in Clifford's temple and
 death was instantaneous Miller says he does not know who held the re- volver when the fatal shot was fired.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
THE POST OFFICE SCANDALS
The TrinI of Machen. inc GroTs. md Mr. and Mrs. Lorcnz Begun
 in Washington.

Washington, Jan 12-August w Machen Diller B. Groff, Samuel A Croft, of Washin;son, D. C.. and Dr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Lorenz. of Toledo. O., indicted in connection with the post of flee investigation, were placed on trial Monday in Criminal Court No. 1, Jus tice Pritchard presiding All the de- fendants were present but the attend. ance of spectators was small
 The defendants were put on trial on an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with the sale of letter box fasteners and after formal demurrers to the in- dictment were entered and overruled they were arraigned and pleaded not guilty The work of securing a jury was then begun.
 After an hour spent in selecting a jury, the panel was exhausted and court adjourned until Tuesday Eleven jurors have been selected
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Cases Growing Out of Hot Springs Explosion Appealed to Higher
 Court.
EVENTS OF LWEEg BRIEFLY CHR0A!CLfD
Six State Convicts Escape Querterly Report of State Land Commission eT-iarrY Clifford, 2 Brakeman, Shot and Killed at Little Rock.
Will Resist Injunction.

The interior department has re- quested tie attorney general to ap- peal from the decision of the federal court for the western division of the eastern district of Arkansas. granting an injunction against the superin- tende1t of the Hot Springs reserya- tlon. The order, which is temporary restraints Superintendent NJ. A Eisele from denying the use of hot water from the Hot Springs reservation to patients of nonregistered physicians. In June last the secretary of the in terior prescribed rules and regula- tions for the government of the bath houses at Hot Springs receiving hot water from the reservation springs, providing among other things, that no bathhouse supplied with hot water from the government reserve should permit any person to bathe therein who was under medical treatment, unless the patient of a registered physician The physician must be known not to engage in drumming for custom" Some of the physicians whose patients were refused baths ap- piled for the injunction, which will be resisted by the interior depart meut
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
E Enforcing the Law.

Little Rock is now the dryest city of any time in it's history, as all sa. Ions are kept closed tight on Sun. day The penalty for violating the Sunday closing law, as interpreted by the present city administration, is a fine of s100 for each offense, or for each drink sold. There is not a pub lie gambling house now in operation in the city and whenever it becomes known that a private game is in op- eration, the officers go after the play CTS and a heavy fine is assessed. The police have alss been unusually act i've lately in rounding up lcafers and worthless characters, and all in all the morals of the city have been greatly improved since the present mayor was inaugurated.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
EVENTFUL CAREER CLOSED.
Death of Mrs. Mary Preston ken neriy Bowen, Widow of Maj.-
 Gen. Bowen, (. :. \.

St Louis. Jan. 12.-Mrs Mary Pres ton Kennerly Bowen. G9 years old widow of Maj.-Gen John S. Bowen oi the confederate army. died of heart dis ease, Sunday afternoon. at the home oi her sister, Mrs. Eliza NJ. Stevenson.
 In the death of Mrs Bowen a re- markable career is ended, for she fol lowed her husband and brothers through the civil war acting as a nurse in hospitals and on battlefields.
 She came of fighting lineage and did not once lose faith in the ultimate vic tory of the confederacy until the last shot was fired and the confederate troops returned to their homes. Then she returned to her birthplace, St Louis, to live the remainder of her life in quiet and comfort
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
BRIEF MENTION.

new bank has been organized at Searcy with paid up capital of s35,000
 Rev w. A. Freeman has been ap- pointed general missionary for the Baptist state convention.
 New postoff1ces have been establish ed at Dilworth, Sevier county, and at Evert, Newton county.
 Fire at Warren destroyed the livery stable of s. L. Howard X Co. and a blacksmith shop adjoining.
 Che postoffiee and store of B F. Acre at Republican, Faulkner county. was recently destroyed by fire
 Manager T. W. Milan of the world S fair board has removed his headquar- ters to the Arkansas building in St. Louis
 company with s5000,000 capital has been formed for the purpose of consolidating the coal mines of John son county.
 J. w. Roebuck, a well-known citi- zen of Cleveland county, was acci- dentally shot and killed at his home near Rison by his son.
 At convention of the state social ist party held in Little Rock the del egates decided to place a candidate for governor in the field
 Ed D. Frazier of Alma died in the Philippines November 19, 1903, and his remains will be brought back to his old home for interment.
 The nomination of P. J. Owen to be postmaster at Conway has been confirmed. He was endorsed by the regular republican committee.
 The chairman of the state populist committee has issued a circular ad- visins members of the party to take no part in democratic primaries
 The county judge of Conway coun- ty has granted an order forbdding the sale of wine within three miles of the Presbyterian church at Nor. rilton.
 Frank Dabney, in the employ of Pine Bluff grocery firm. is under ar rest charged with appropriating funds of his employers. His downfall is due to gambling.
 The Choctaw. Oklahoma and Gulf railroad will extend it's Searcy X Des Arc branch from Searcy to Heber, 42 miles. also from Des Arc to Arkansas City, 10S miles.
 There were twenty-nine violent deaths in Jefferson county in the year 1903 There were eighteen homi- eides, three suicides and eight deaths due to accidents
 Prof. ]. c. Branner of Leland Stan ford university. in California, and formerly state geologist of Arkansas, is engaged in inspecting the gas be of Sebastian county.
 Burglars blew open the safe in the Corning postoffice with nitro-glycerine. About three hundred dollars in mon ey and stamps was secured. Two suspects have been arrested
 Col. T. NJ. Gunter of Washington county, an ex-member of congress from this state, was stricken with par alysis on the 4th inst, and on account of his age is not expected to recover.
 A passenger train on the Iron Mountain was wrecked near Jackson. The Pullman porter was the only per son injured though several coacheU were derailed.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
THE RETURN Of
 CHARLES kRAT2
The Famous St. Louis Fugitive Once More on the Scene of
 His Alleged Crimes.
CIRCUIT ATTORNEY JOE FOLKS
 PERSISTENCE AT LAST REV aRDED.
Gathered at Union Station, st. Louis, 10 Get a Glimpse of the Prisoner-Held in SiO,OOO bond. for Trial.

St Louis, Jan 12.-Charles Kratz, the fugitive ex-councilman, charged with being one of the leaders in the S135, GOO Suburban poodle deal, who. for nearly two years has had haven in Mexico, was returned 10 St. Louis. to be tried for bribery, at 7:45 o'clock Monday morning, by Chief Of Detec- tiyes Desmond and Sheriff Diekmann.
 A crowd of several hundred persons gathered in the Midway at Union sta tion a half hour before the arrival of the train. Here and there in this crowd were acquaintances of the returning fugitive, but the curious predominated in the gathering. Many of these per sons had never seen Kratz, but wanted to see him because the world was talk ing about him
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Was the Payment LeqaI7

suit, the outcome of which will be watched with more than ordinary interest. was recently filed in Pulaski circuit court. It is that of J M. Kel- ly ct al seeking a writ of mandamus 10 compel the state land commission CT to issue a patent to certain lands in Greene county purchased in 1858 and paid for in Confederate money during the war. However, Kelly fail ed to secure a patent at that time and the suit is brought to quiet title to the land
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
CONFERRED WITH SEC'Y HAY.
Gen. Reyes Has Final Conference With Secretary Hay At the
 Latter's Home.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Gen. Reyes. the Colombian minister here. had an hours conference with the secretary of state at the latter's home. Monday. respecting the Panama situation. He announced, at the conclusion of the in- terviaw. that he probably would leave for New York at once. not expecting to return. Secretary Hay has not come to any conclusion about sending the correspondence to congress, as request ed by Gen. Reyes. He endeavored to show Gen. Reyes the futility of Colom- bias efforts to regain Panama. but as regards the matter as still open to fur ther efforts toward peaceful adjust ment
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
LIEUT. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON
The South Will Do Honor to the
 Gallant Old Soldier.
His Funeral, Thursday. to Re Att tended by All the southern
 Governors.

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. f2-ln the state capitol of Georgia, where he presided for four years as governor of the state, the body of the late Gen John B. Cor don will lie in state Wednesday, and he will be accorded all the honors beft- ting the high positions he held as pub lie officers and as a citizen.
 Gen. Gordon's body will reach Allan ta Wednesday morning accompanied by an escort Of state militia an escort of distinguished citizens and state offi- cials and an escort of confederate vet erans. The funeral will be one of the largest in recent years in Georgia and it will be attended by all the solemn ceremonies and honors that il is possi- ble to bestow.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
WIRELESS TICKS.

Domestic telegraph business in Ger many in 1902 was 43 per cent. above 1892. but business of stock exchange houses fell off IS per cent.
 Arrangements have been made fol telephonic communication between va rious towns of Lancashire and France French legislative sanction is awaited
 The Block Island Wireless, a little sheet issued by the Providence Journal gets all its news by wireless telegraphy It is the pioneer wireless newspaper ol the Atlantic coast.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Goes to Capitol Fund.

The state treasurer has received from the federal government the sum of S5,115.15. The amount represents five per cent on the sale of public lands in Arkansas for the year 1903 For the preceding year it was s3,. S63.34 Under the act of congress of 1886 five per cent of these sales go to the state to be used for internal improvements. The money will be converted into the state capitol fund under act of the legislature.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Assigned to Duty in This State.

Major General w. II. Haynes, com handing tho Arkansas state guard. has been advised that the war depart ment has assigned Brigadier General Edwin NJ. Hayes, U. S. A, retired, to duty with the organized militia of Arkansas. The previous assignment of Major k. W. Dowdy, retired, has been recalled. and he will be given duty elsewhere Gen. Hayes retired from active service one year ago. He entered the regular army in 1855 and served with distinction in several Indian campaigns. and during the civil war He also saw service in Cuba and the Philippines He is @ years of age.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
State Land Office Quarterly Report.

The business transacted in the state land office for the three months ending December 31, 1903, was as follows: Fees. $2,154.S0 swamp land sold, 1,42fSS acres, $1,77735; inter. nal improvement land sold, 320 acres, $40O; Saline land sold. 162.64 acres, s203 30; forfeited land sold, 9.49667 acres, s11.S70S6; forfeited land re deemed. 3.64839 acres, s67S93; town lots sold, s162 .4G; forfeited land do- mated, 12.01S.76 acres; forfeited land deeded to actual settlers, 6.113.51 acres total land disposed of. 355. 1S1.S .S5 acres, s17,22770.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Fire Loss at Waldron.

A fire at Waldron destroyed s10.- 900 worth of property on which only sl 600 insurance was carried The losers are as follows; Noble X Byrd, druggists. loss 5000 no insurance; Mrs J B. Jones, loss on building owned by her and occupied by Noble & Byrd. $l 900, insurance s500;s T. P, Smith. saddler, loss s200o. insurance $1,100: Lewis restaurant. loss $250, no insurance; T, N. Sanford, law office and books. loss $500, no insurance; Dr. j. o. A Sullivan, building and office. loss $1,000, no insurance; Pal ace Barber Shop, loss $1oo, no insur- ance; Mitchell's drug store, loss $75, no insurance; postoffice, loss $50, no insurance.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
AN UNIQUE PRESENTATION.
Former Private Young Presents Former Private ChRffee With
 LieutennSt Generals Straps.

Washington. Jan. 12.-The first pair of Acknowledgements shoulderstraps which Gen. Chaffee will wear were pre- sented to him by Lieut-Gen. Young with the following note, dated January 9, 1904:
 Private Young, Co K, Twelfth Penn sylvania volunteer infantry. presents his compliments 10 Private Chaffee Troop K. Sixth United States cavalry and asks him to accept this pair of lieutenant-generafs shoulderstraps"
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
What Becomes of the Bodies?

At recent meeting of the city council of Little Rock. on competitive bids, the contract for burying the pauper dead was let for the sum of 25 cents for each unfortunate subject While the contract stipulates that the above sum includes coffin, robe and expense of carriage to the cemetery it leaves a doubt in the mind of the average person of intelligence wheth CT or not the corpse is left to return to dust from whence We are taught il came
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
ble to bestow

0Z7TT.N I'
 Gov Terrell has telegraphed invita- tions to all the southern governors. and the indications are that all of them will come to Atlanta to join in honoring the memory of Gen. Gordon.
 The funeral will be held in the hall of the house of representatives Thurs day. The state militia, the Confederate Veterans and distinguished statesmen will take part in the service.
 Several distinguished men have been invited to make short talks Gen Cor don's career as soldier, his brilliant record as a statesman his accomplish ments as lecturer and author, and his integrity as citizen will be fully ex- tolled
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Purse Snatchinq Epidemic.

Pocketbook snatching by negroes from unprotected young ladies of Lit. tie Rock has almost reached the epi. demic stage. Within the past month no less than half a dozen ladies have lost their purses and change while en route home or on a shopping tour One victim. residing in the suburbs, who was followed by the thief on a street car. was knocked down and rendered unconscious for several min uteS.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Anneaied to hIchar Court.

An appeal has been taken to the United States court of appeals in the suit of Johannes Van Elderen and w. H. Haskins against the Waters Pierce Oil Company and Chambers X Walker. which grew out of the Hot Springs poolroom explosion December "A, 1902 Judgment was given in federal court at Little Rock, Novem- Der II. 1903, for Van Elderen for SIP 500 and for Haskins for $3000.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14

NJ KUN T. Hf.RRlCk- joint legislative committee, with Troop A, of Cleveland, of which the new gov ernOr was formerly a member. es- eorted Col. Herrick to the state capitol where he took the oath of office.
 After being congratulated by ex-Gov. Nash and the chief justice. Gov. Her rick delivered his inaugural address to a large assemblage.
 At the conclusion of the address Gov. Herriek, accompanied by ex-Gov. Nash and the state officials, took their place in the inaugural parade, which moved through the principal streets. There were fully 10000 men in line. The pa rade was witnessed by thousands of citizens and strangers.
 At night there was a public reception rendered by the governor.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
JAPAN Is ALARMED.
The Report About the Black Sea
 Fleet is Disquieting.

London, Jan. 12.-The Japanese gov ernment is alarmed at the report that the Russian Black Sea fleet intends to pass through the Dardanelles At the request of the Tokio authorities. Bar on Hayashi. the Japanese minister to Great Britian, has made inquiries on the subject here. but the British foreign authorities have not heard that the Russia will raise such a question in Europe at the present time. not only in view of the far eastern crisis, but because of the unsettled state of the Balkans
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Working short Time.

London, Jan. 12.-Short time. 40 hours weekly. instead of 56 was start ed, Monday in a number of mills using American cotton in the Ashton-Under- Lyme districts, in accordance with the recommendation of the cotton spin ners' association, in its efforts to abol- ish cotton speculation.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Fleeing From a Volcano.

Louisville, Ky. Jan. 12.-Residents of Rowan county are fleeing in terror The smoke which has been issuing from five Assures in Sugarloaf noun tain has grown to such volume that the people are convinced they are on the eve of volcanic eruption
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
War Claims Allowed.

The United States court of claims at Washington recently made several awards to Arkansas claimants for losses sustained by them during the civil war In each instance the orig inal claimants are dead and the amounts allowed will go to the estate
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
The Meade to Get Ready for Sen.

San Francisco. Jan. 12.-The govern ment has ordered the transport Meade which has been lying up for the las year, to be got ready for sea- Wal her hull and machinery are in shape. she will need, it is said. overhauling to get her into sea condition.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
RUSSIA READY FOR WAR.
Large Russian Forces nt Fort Ar-
 thur md Elsewhere.

Paris. Jan. PA special dispatch to the Patrie from Harbin, town on the Manchurian railroad, describes the Russian war preparations. The Rus sian officers declare was is inevitable. but add that they are ready. Port Ar thur. it is asserted, will be further oc- cupied by 100000. and in ten days re- Inducements of 10000 can reach Man churia.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
AT JAPAN's SUGGESTION.
Chinn's Neutral Attitude Was Sug-
 gested by Japan.

Tokio, Jan. 12.-China's decision to observe strict neutrality in the event of war between Russia and Japan was taken partly on the advice of Japan The latter pointed out that the war could thus be localized, the disturb ance of trade minimii and that the danger of internal disorders in China, as we'll as needless complications of China's finances. would te avoided.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
CONFERENCE AT TOKYO.
Meeting of the Cabinet nnd the
 Elder Statesmen.

Tokio, Jan. 12-The cabinet and elder statesmen met for joint confer ence at the official residence of Pre- mier Katusra Monday afternoon. The premier, who is ill. was not present They discussed the political and stra- tegical situation. and will report to the throne Tuesday
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Favorable Report Ordered.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The house committee on judiciary authorized fla vorable report on the resolution intro duced by Mir Stephens, of Texas, call ing on the attorney-general for in- formation as to how the S500, 900 appro- priation to prosecute the trust cases made in the last congress has been ex- pended
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Teachers at Work.

Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion Hinemon reports that the teach CTS throughout the state arc taking much interest in the proposed edu- eational exhibit at the St Louis expo sition. All specimens of work in tended for the exhibit should be in the superintendent's office by the middle of February
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
Died in California.

Judge Samuel ]. Matthews of Drew county passed away at San Diego. Cal, last week. He held many posi- tions of honor and trust at the hands of the people of his county. having represented it in the constitutional convention of 1868, and having served as county and probate judge, and as circuit clerk for several years.
The Monticellonian., 1904-01-14
VIII Not Grant Petition.

Austin Tex. Jan 12.-It is an- nounced that the state authorities will refuse to grant the petitions of labor organizations throughout the state ask ing that the practice of working state peniientiary convicts in the coal mines at Alba be abandoned