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Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

Peterson VS.. Hall. ct al, from
Wetzel county, and incidentally is
a vindication of the numerous ex-
publcans, which was to the eff
of all Democrats and many Re-
publicans. which was to the Ell
feet that the farmer would ultl-
mately be forced to pay the tax on
all minerals and mineral rights,
whereas the Republican party
held the contrary view. The late
legislature enacted a statute to the
effect that all minerals and min
eral rights should be taxed at
their actual value, and then arose
the question as to whom the bills
should be made out. This the
supreme court has settled in a
very conclusive manner by saying,
in this decision, that "a lessee
under an ordinary oil lease has
not vested taxable estate in the
oil still in the ground, either be-
fore or after he has found paying
wells. It is taxable in the name
of the surface owner" Now, all
those farmers who have made
leases of their lands for oil or gas
speculation, and upon which
strikes have been made, get no
more than one-eighth of the re-
suits in any case, handing over the
other seven-eighths to the spec
ulating corporation or individual,
as the case may be, and yet will
have to pay the whole OF the
taxes upon the largely increased
valuation. And in those cases
where the royalty has been dis,
posed of in whole or in part, they
will be hit all the worse. Again
there is a very good chance for its
becoming worse, for in Monon,
gala county the county court has
directed the assessors to 60 back
for five years and make the as,
sessment on the production of oil
This.is all to be charged up to the
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

The Association Of Womens
Clubs of Ney York are to open a
wine room in West Madison ave-
nue.. in the heart of the swagger
district. They claim to be only
initiating their sons, fathers and
brothers in doing this, and have
as much right to a handy social
drink as the male sex.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

New Martinsville and, in fact,
the entire county of Wetzel, is
still maintaining its reputation
for sensations of late. Between
accidents and crimes our suburb
neighbor manages to keep its
name before the public almost
constantly. The average citizen,
however, of New Martinsville al
WAYS did love excitement and no
toriety.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

owner of the land. Hence, it ap'
pears every effort to strike the
corporations turns out a boomer
ang. and it hits the agricultural
ist in its backward flight stun
ming blow.
Tax reform, as advocated by
Gov. Dawson, has proven to be a
gigantic humbug.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18
SWEEPING DECISION.

The supreme court of appeals
of West Virginia, has just handed
down a sweeping decision, which
is a pretty tough proposition in its
effect upon the farmers and land
owners in general throughout the
oil and gas districts of the state.
It will cause, however, great re-
joicing among the numerous ex-
tensive corporations.
The case in question is that OF
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18
THE AUDITORS REPORT.

The readers of the Review VIII
he interested in the report OF the
citv auditors for the municipal
wear ending March 81, 1908. The
report shows a gratifying condl-
ton in the city's finances, and
marks for the first time a free
dom from debt with the exception
of the 5 per cent outstanding
bonds for the gradual liquidation
Of which the sinking fund is pro-
yided. During the past year
$1,000 of these bonds have been
redeemed, and it is the intention
to continue the redemption an
nually in about the same amount.
Of the $26,6S9.46 disbursements
appearing on the books Of the col
lector and treasurer, over $l2,ooo
were disbursed in the payment OF
old outstanding town or"ers'
drawing 6 per cent interest, ana
the $27OO of outstanding bonds
before mentioned, leaving only
$4,000 actual expenses for the
year.
The good showing is uniform IN
all departments of the city GOV
eminent. The amount collected
and turned over by the mayor IS
a maximum one; the water works
for the first time show net ea"n-
ipps and in the considerable sun
Of over $4,000, while the collector
and treasurer returns a smaller
delinquent list than ever before
The city began the new year
with a cash balance in both funds
of $S529.21, and this balance
AUGMENTED through license collec-
tons. will reach a total OF $lo,oOo
bv June /. What action will be
taken in the matter of this very
unusual surplus remains to Dc
seen, but the question is not Wor-
rying our citizens, who have the
splendid business record OF the
present administration IN mind.
The rate of taxation was re 'uced
ten cents last year, and no doubt
a further and perhaps greater re-
auction of the tax burden Will be
made this year.
Mayor Kirkland and large ma
Jority of council are in favor OF
making any reasonable public I'M
provement that is petitioned for
in the regular way, and to make
the tax levy as low as is consIS-
tent with the present or prosp'",
tive demands of the city. One
Improvement now under way is to
. be warmly commended, as it Will
wonderfully enhance the appear
ance of the city and speak loudly
in praise of municipal enterprise.
This is the rehabilitation ut the
city building lawn, which has
never been given any care or pro-
lection whatever. This improve
ment will be quite an expensive
one, for the very best of material
is to be used, but no citizen OF
public spirit will be able to JUS
tify an objection to spent:ng a
little of the city's surplus cash
for so deserving an improvement.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18
Asked and Annwered.

PA" said little Willie, who had been
reading a treatise on phrenology,
what is a bump of destructiveness"
"Why-er-a railroad collision, sup
pose "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18
Accounted For.

"Life is getting to be an awful bur
den," said the man with the crimson
beak
mo wonder" rejoined his good wife
"You are nearly always loaded."-D
troit Tribune.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

It will be of great satisfaction
to the public in general to know
the end of the great Chicago strike
is in sight.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

At 1215c, three piece checks,
voiles, blue and white, brown
and white, grey and white;
were 1Sc yd.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

At 121ac yd, mercerized col
ienne; extra good; was sold at
1Sc.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-18

At $1.39, handsome skirt,
with lace or embroidery trim
ming; deep fomce; were $1.75
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
CITY MARKET REPORT

,EGGs.-very firm. There Is but small proper
tion Of stock arriving which is strictly fancy and
ply; that grade is being occasionally placed at
or shows ANU 10 s which n has been
as buyers for that grade take storage goods in pref
Virginia 21a22 Tennessee. 81; North Carolina, II;
BUTTER.-Reeeipts are showing a falling of. az
may be expected at this season. and there is a
corresponding increase In the consumptive demand.
and the market is ruling firm, this being especially
true on high grade goods. rndergrades are dull.
buyers preferring .high.grade renovated. Packing
ruling steady Creamery fancy, 30 western rsts,
20; seconds, 10. Process fancy 20: fair to good,
choice. IT, good, Is: store.-packed. fresh. Is.
yor asts very firm at New
new made. large. 12al2ia: new made, small, IL:
western factory new choice H. fair to good lo
LIVE PoULTRY.--very firm; arrivals limited;
dc am is Exceptionally good An stock has clean
T. L; SNAIL s beg f. e Hens ps @s? II. nI r.
per r.. lSaIols: Geese. per h. s. Turkeys, toms,
PEI III ss Afps ~ xs @ TO-
RI. hens =: = sGss r.
r, i; small per IT, Hens, choice. per f. f..
LIVE cattle ee selling lin aei under
sa msss s1ss a light saS
and firm .w Cattle as s1s per ewt butch
rough. per swt: Ioosi:sO Hogs per ewt. gross ross
s;25a50o; ordinary. per cwt.,, 45Oa4:75. Sheep.
%eda pee La s a a1sss pens
.asas; me medium per 10, e1sa7; common, per h.
VEGETABLES Unchanged; the market we'll sup
piled on fall vegetables excepting Potatoes, which
faoe sS
per bu 20; rural, per bu.. IS; Va: and Nd. per
Cabbage set Zoo ceery He per baneS
s.; Michigan per bunch 5oaeo Lettuce home
hbl, 1.75a2oo. String Beans, green. per Dbl. 125
Toma toes. nearby, per box. 4oaeo Egg Plant. per
WOOL AND HIDEs.-Quotations for furs on No
articles only Wool market firm and in active
b sa4o WOOL free of burr nrI per s
s Ssa wool 700 bury per lb 27a2s Hides. green.
each. GOAL so; dry, 13a15
&C i EsTNuTs.-Reeeipts have been far beyond
quently there is considerable accumulation in the
hands Of AS the weather becomes cooler
DRIED FRUITS.-Receipts moderate, all stock
'f akEs ssPf plentiful Northern
Apples arriving in small quantities Arrivals OF
Ppes sun s e. for sse t ABPs
white sss c5s
Grepes. Concord, 1la12; Niagara. 12a13; Delaware,
13a14. Oranges Jamaica, Dbl. 600; California,
box. $50 Malaga Grapes, keg., 50oa6.00. Ounces.
BUSH, rs.
GRAIN.-Wheat, choice, s0as2: fair to good 70a
49,; ordinary, 5oa65 Corn, shelled, white, SLABS;
western, white. No 2. 80a40 mixed. s7ass
1 1890; Mlddiinss: white. per ton. isoos2aoo'
sEED.ITodsy's market firm. c1overs. prime.
clover good. II GOAL so; prime. II 5Os Zoo; choice
ID 5oal4 GO. Alfalfa. prime. ID soal4.oo; choice,
1400a1500. Timothy, prime. i.15al.S0; choice.
l.s5al 80. Kentucky Blue Grass. h.. l2a1o; red
top. per ib. eal0: orchard grass, per lb. l5aiS
Rye, per bu., 75aS0. Wheat, per bu.. 90al.2o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
Transactions on 'ChangeWere
Limited Today.
MANY. TRADERS ABSENT
LONDON WAS A NEGLIGIBLE FAC
TOR IN TWO RESPECTS.
Today,s Discussion Converged Chiefly
on the Probabilities Of the
Bank Statement.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK October 4.-Transactions IN
securities IN today's short business session
were limited in volume and were evioeney
restricted by the absence from Wall street
of many active traders on account or the
numerous attractions in the sporting Worio
In various directions. There was no news
of consequence over night. and London was
a negligible factor in respect both OF the
quotations forwarded from that quarter
and the subsequent operations here for for
eign account.
AS usual on Saturdays discussion con-
verged chiefly upon the probabilities OF the
bank statement, which was looked Tor TO
make q fairly strong showing. There De-
ing few transactions in money on eau on
Saturday such rates as were quoted were
not considered significant. The tone of the
stock market was generally strong. In
spite of the extreme duilness which pre-
vailed.
In the Industrial quarter the Central
the local traction group Brooklyn Rapid
Transit scored rather noteworthy al
vance. Price movements i'll the railway
list were for the most part limited ana
without apparent significance. Relatively
active features there were st. Paul, Ca
radian Pacific, Union and Southern Pacific,
Reading and Erie.
Mercantile Reports.
The weekly reports of the mercantile
agencies indicated no diminution in activity
in the countrys trade, and these state
ments furnished the only data OF any real
interest bearing upon the financial sttua-
ton.
Surplus reserves were shown to have been
much more than doubled in today's bank
statement the increase In that item
amounting to s5.925 coo.
The banks holdings of cash In excess
OF the lawful requirements now amount 10
$40, 211, 600. as compared with s15931,O 900 last
year, $17, Az, 600 in 1903 and $51, 6OS,O00 IN
1902. This change was brought about
mainly because of an exceedingly heavy
reduction in the loan account, which
amounted to s29 458. 600. The loss in actua
cash was ST. ISL 600. but this was plainly
a fictitious showing, as 1t Is known thai
the banks have gained on the general move
ment of currency during the week, irrc-
spective of Thursdays receipts of gold.
There was quite an extensive discrepancy
between the changes in the loan and cast
items and the deposit account, which fell
$50, 104. 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
NEW YORK BANK CLEARINGs

NEW YORK. October lathe statement
OF averages of the clearing house banks of
this city for this week follows:
Loans, 81 .030 2S4, 800; decrease, $40 458, 600.
Deposits, $1,o26, 157 600; decrease, So, 1O4,-
1O0 Circulation. S54, 15o 800; increase, s13,-
400. Legal tenders STA, 79s. 700; increase,
$73a,5oo Specie. s191. 952 100; decrease. 3d.
0S6.3O0. Reserve, s266. 750 500; decrease,
81, 35o,sO Reserve required, $3.50 539. 400:
decrease, sS.278, OBS. Surplus, $40, 211, 400;
increase, s5,925.225. Elk. United States de-
pcsits, $l2,329. S25; Increase. So, 1857
Money on call, montreal; no loan; time
loans firm. 60 days at 5a5A per cent; 80
days. 5a51a: six months 41sa4A.
Clcse-Prime mercantile paper 5a5H;
sterling exchange strong. with actual bust
ness In bankers bills at ass. 75a4S5. IS for de-
mand and at 482. 25a4S2. 40 for 80 day bills.
Posted rates. 4S2ha4S3 and 4S61z. CONNER
cial bills, 4Sl&a4S2. Bar silver, 611a Mex
lean dollars. AN. Government bonds easy.
Railroad bonds firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET,

CHICAGO, October 14.-DecreaSed re-
ceipts in the northwest advanced December
wheat to Sc here today.
On a forecast of unsettled weather for
the central west. December corn sold UP to
Az.
Liberal receipts steadied December oats
at 2S1ka2Sss.
For December the highest point Of the
day was reached at S61s During the last
hour Of trading the market weakened on
general profit taking. December selling or
to S5asah. The close was easy, with--De-
cember down 1saA at S51t.
Later the corn market eased Off tribe
OF realizing. The close was easy, with
December off u at 44A.
Close: Wheat-December, S51a; May.
SOS. Corn-October. 501a; December. AN
old. 45; May. 1875; July. 43%. Oats-Octo-
Der, 2sss; December, 2s1a; May, 30ssa3OA
July, 29A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
FOREIGN BANK BUSINESS.

LONDON, October 14.-Bullion amount
ing to &2S,000 was withdrawn from the
Bank of England today for shipment to
France, and f25.00O was withdrawn for
shipment to Egypt.
BERLIN, October 15.-Exchange on Lon
don, 20 marke. 81 pfennigs for checks. Dis
count rates-Short bills. 4 per cent; three
months bills. Az per cent.
PARIS, October 14.-Closing: Three per
cent rentes, % francs IS confines for the
account. Exchange on London, % francs
14ia centimes for checks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Reguiar call. IL o'clock noon-u. >. regis
Washington Rwy. and Elec. As, 81. 900 at a1k:
Washington Rwy: and Elec CON-, 90 at ASh'
90 at 4sss 10 at 4sta 100 at 43S.
washington Gas, "a at coy. 10 at COZ, at
Ianston Monotype Is at 1885. so at 1s%. 100 at
15A, 100 at 15A, 200 at 161s.
American Graphophone CON-, 100 at 8, 100 at B.,
so at 5, 20 ut 8, 100 at SIS.
American Graphophone pfd., 100 at 9A. 100 at
9A, 100 at ob.
100 at 43E (seller 10Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
Belmont Race Winners.

BELMONT PARK, October 14.-First
race. six furlongs. r-olds-Penrhyu,
2h to ! and even. won: Arklirta, to 10
LIZ 3D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
New York Stock Exchange.

Furnished by W. B. Eibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1419 F street, members New
York stock exchange. Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14

The King Of Sweden on August 10 last ap-
pointed Crown Prince Gustave to be regent
while his majesty went to Marstrand for
HIS health. The crown prince has for SINH
lar reasons previously acted as regent sew
eral times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14

bar silver. quiet, p lied. per ounce.
Money. 3a3A per cent
The rate Of discount in the open market tor short
Bills is sH per cent
The rate 81 discount IN the open market for three
months bills Il 4 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company pro-
poses to construct a s5OOO.O0O belt line
through the northern suburbs of the city
over which freight will be transported in
stead of being brought through the union
station. This measure will put an end to
the smoke nuisance In North Baltimore and
in the tunnels leading to the union sta
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
KING OSCAR OF SWEDEN.
Resumed Reins Of Government at
Stockholm Today.

s STOCKHOLM, October liking Oscar
formally resumed the reins OF government.
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-14
s25S,921.05
S1,525,681.S4
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, SS45, 1913; government receipts
from internal revenue. $3.50, GOO: customs,
81, 1885: miscellaneous $5S,39S; expendi-
lures 81, 100000.
The midland journal., 1905-06-23
GERMANY AND FRANCE.
Will Settle AmicabIy Dispute Over
Morocco.
GERMAN NAVY PLACED ON WAR BASIS.
France to Enter the international Conference,
but Along Lines Which Will Not Open
the Whole Moroccan Quesiion-dermany
Will Negotiate Directly With Franee-der'
many Suspects England.

Paris (By Cable).-Germany has con-
sented to negotiate the Morocco ques-
ton with France. The French govern
ment has indicated its willingness to
meet the German demands in concilia-
tory spirit An international conference
will likely follow, but it will be on lines
previously ageed on by Germany and
France, and will not open the whole
question of the destiny of Morocco, as
the Sultan has expected it to do.
France agrees that the status quo shall
be maintained, and that the Sultan
sovereignty shall be unimpaired. France
cherishes hopes that the terms OF the
Anglo-American- Spanish Italian agree
ment as to Morocco may be largely
maintained, but this is not the German
view.
In word, France is determined at all
costs to avoid war.
Germany's consent to negotiate dl-
rectly with France may be interpreted
as willingness to abate her provoca-
tive attitude and at least to postpone
war crisis. The French government
hopes that England will not oppose a
settlement upon any terms possible.
The French reply to other German
demands is not known yet, but there. is
the highest authority for believing that
Rremier Rouvier will meet the German
Emperor's wishes in as concillatory a
spirit as possible.
The midland journal., 1905-06-23
STRANGE DEATH OF TWO YOUNG WOMEN.
May Have Been the Result Of Suicide
Pact.

Freeport, ILL., (SpeciaD = Mystery
surrounds the death of Mrs. John Young,
20, and Miss Media Pyle, IS years old,
whose bodies were found close together
in the Pecatonica River here. A sui
eide compact is believed to have been
entered into by the two young women,
who were close friends, and love affair
is reported to have caused them to agree
to end their lives. A post-mortem ex-
animation, however, showed the elder
woman undoubtedly died by drowning,
but the girl did not, as her lungs were
filled with air. There was large con-
fusion on her forehead.
1t is the coroner's theory that the girl
wished to withdraw from the suicide
compact and that the woman knocked
her unconscious and threw her into the
water. There is but one set of foot
steps on the bank, and no signs OF a
body being dragged to the water. Mrs.
Young and Miss Pyle were intimate,
despite the objections of the parents OF
the young woman, who endeavored in
vain to break up the friendship. Mrs.
Young had been estranged from her
husband for two years.
There is story that the two young
women were frequently in the company
of two young men, who were likewise
close friends, and that quarrel over
the same subject resulted in the estrange-
ment of both couples and the resolve OF
the women to end their woes by death.
The midland journal., 1905-06-23
CUBA MOURNs HERO.
Highest iionors to Be Paid to General
Maxine Gomez.

Havana (SpeciaI The body of Cen.
Maximo Gomez, who died Saturday. has
been lying in state in the principal hall
of the palace since 2 o'clock. A guard
of honor surrounds the casket There
was continuous stream of people defil-
ing past the body all day, eager to take
last look at the old revolutionlst, to
whom Cuba owes so much. In this,
however, they were disappointed, as the
face was covered. 1t is understood that
this was done at the request of General
Gomez before he died. There were an
immense number of wreaths from Ha-
vana and other places President Palma
has given up his living quarters in the
palace to the family of General Co
mez.
The Official Gazette contains mes
sage from President Palma to the Cuban
people. In it he says that Major Cen
eral Maxine Gomez, chief of the liber-
ating army, is dead There is not
single heart in Cuba which does not
feel wounded by so rude blow. The
loss is irreparable All the nation is in
mourning, and as all are identified with
the same sentiment of profound sorrow
the government need not stimulate it in
order that it be universal.
At session held after midnight Con-
gress declared Monday and Tuesday
days of national mourning 1t also pro-
vided that the body of General Gomez
should receive military honors corre-
spending with those that would be paid
on the death of president of the repub-
lie; that his funeral should be of ma
tional character, for which $4,000 was
appropriated. The armed forces of the
republic will wear mourning for nine
days.
The midland journal., 1905-06-23
TWENTY-FIVE DEAD IN WRECK.
Several Of the More Seriously Hurt Succumb'
I'd in the Hospitals.

Baltimore, Nd. (SpeciaD. Twenty
five killed, 20 badly injured and two
slightly hurt is the result of head-on
collision on the Western Maryland Rail
road which occurred at 6 o'clock T. M.
about one and half miles south OF
Patapsco Station, which is about 10
miles south of Westminster.
All of the dead and injured were en-
ployes of the Western Maryland Rail
road, the dead having been engaged IN
wrecking work, and were on the way to
their homes in Western Maryland when
the accident occurred
The injured were brought to this city
at 1890 o'clock and were removed to the
City Hospital and ST. Joseph's Hos
pital, where they received prompt medi-
cal attention. The train bearing the
dead was sent on to Westminster.
The cause of the accident was head
on collision between a heavily laden
freight train of about 18 cars drawn by
Engines al and 43, which was coming
toward Baltimore, and passenger train
No. $, which left Hillen Station, in this
city, at o'clock. The trains, both OF
which were going at good speed, crashed
together at SIS o'clock, and just where
the blame lies must necessarily be fixed
by the officials of the Western Mary
land Railroad and a coroner's jury of
inquest, which will be held in Carroll
county near the scene of the accident.
According to the statements made by
the railroad officials Sunday, the wreck
was due, as far as can be learned, to
fatal case of forgetfulness on the part
of the enginemen and conductor OF the
freight train, who, after the passage OF
train No. II, which leaves Baltimore
at AIS for Union Bridge, seemed to be
impressed with the idea that the No. S
passenger train had also passed.
The authority for this statement comes
from Rear Brakeman Lynch, of the
freight train, who heard the conversa-
ton held by the engineers and conductor
of the freight train while the latter was
standing at Gorsuch Siding, and by
good fortune escaped with his life to
tell the tale.