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Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Lost pOCketbOOk In the River

\ lady with a little girl took
passage on the steamer Ruth yes
terday at Henry Mehlman land
ing near Buckhill landing for
Wheeling. She was taken to the
cabin and after the boat left the
landing she went out on the guard.
4 chatelaine bag was on her arm
ana in some manner it slipped off
and fell into the river. She went
Immediately to the clerk of the
boat and informed him that she
had no money with which to pay
her fare. and when questioned ex-
planned that she had lost her
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

The Mothers Club was enter
tanned yesterday afternoon in the
pretty parlors of Mrs. E. A. Brad
ley's home on RexfOrd street.
Beautiful roses lent their charm
ing fragrance to the decorations,
md a most delightful afternoon
Mas spent by the ladies. The roll
! call showed fifty names enrolled.
This is the largest Mothers Club
in the State. At the recent "Na-
tional Congress of Mother" which
was held in Washington, Presi-
dent Roosevelt gave the opening
address. and this address was read
by the ladies yesterday and dis
eussed to their satisfaction. Ihe
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

dered a vote Of thanks and an
j. ii. Strickling received the vote
for President and very gracefully
took the chair and presided during
the election Of the following off
GERS:
1st Vice President. Miss Sallie
Mccoy: 2nd Vice President, Mrs.
II. n. Stanberry; Rec. Secy., Miss
Nell Burns Cor. Seey.. Miss
Blanche Boice: Treas. Mrs. John
Kinkaid; AujitOr, Miss Nell Ne
Coy. g. &y-.ssE ~
An adjourned meeting will be
held Tuesday afternoon afternoon
at 2 30 at the home Of Mrs. Striek-
ling, at which time she viii name
committees and give the final
reading Of the program. France
will be the study for the coming
year and a very fascinating pro-
gram has been prepared. The
Club will no doubt give a number
of outings during the, Snmmer,
though no arrangements have az
yet been made for any affairs Of
that kind
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Injunction Is Awarded

On Wednesday Judge Dayton of
the L. S. Court. awarded an in
junction in favor Of the Console
dated Oil Co., against the assessors
and the Sheriff Of Ritchie county.
The injunction is to enjoin and
restrain the assessment or cOllec-
ton of any tax against the cor
poration on account Of any oil or
gas leases held by them in Ritchie
county.
The injunction does not prohlb-
it taxation on any oil, fixtures, ma.
chinery or any other property
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

There is a general rise on the
upper rivers. and it is believed
that the stage at Wheeling will
reach 8 to 10 feet. which will be
view of the fact that the stage
last evening was only fleet 10 in
ches. which has threatened the
suspension of traffic, so far as the
larger boats are concerned. Ear
" in the week the larger packets
experienced some trouble getting
into Pittsburg with their immense
cargoes of live stock and general
merchandise shipments. The
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Work On Electric Railway
To Begin Next Monday

reason the paving on the street
will not be disturbed until every
thing is in readiness to perma-
nently lay the road in the short
est time possible. and thus OBJ
Struct traffic as little as possible.
Work will move rapidly from next
Monday on till the road is COM
pleted within the limit Of time
contained in the fraichise.
'By the beginning at the north
ern end Of the route the work to
be done on lower or south end of
Main street will be the last to be
completed.'
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Handsome Blond Takes Fatal
Step; Murder Is Charged

Hermann and Tompkins.
Before this came to light Her
mann was A constant visitor at her
home and for about a week admin
istered to her as would a physi-
elan. She was i'll about two
weeks. Outside physicians had
been called and they notified the
states attorney as to her condi-
ton.
In her confession to her father
and mother Miss Maxwell said her
life had been ruined, that she had
submitted to an operation, having
been taken to the office of Tomp,
kins by Hermann.
An autopsy was conducted.
showing blood poisoning Miss
Maxwell was handsome blonde
and a woman Of culture.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
A Good Rise Headed This WAY

Virginia and Jueen City were
compelled to reship at points this
side Of Pittsburg, while they re-
turned south.
There will hardly be enough
water for coal shipping. unless
this is to develop into a genuine
June rise. which rivermen are con-
fdently looking forward to. II
will, however, relieve many boats
now stranded with empties on
their way to the Pittsburg pools.
The outlook for passenger traf'
fic is especially good.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

pocketbook in the river.
The clerk whistled up through
and the latter reversed the boat
AMI made a run Of about one quar-
ter of a mile down stream, where
the pocketbOok was sighted float
ing down on the surface of the
water. The stage was lowered with
in abodt one foot Of the water. and
a deck hand walked out and re,
covered the package. On exami,
nation the lady found a roll of
$27 all intact. AMI the water had
scarcely entered the interior Ofthe
pocketbOOk.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

that the plaintiff has, but it does
enjoin the assessment Of the right
to take oil ont Of the land, and
which the tax commissioner di-
rected to be assessed at the rate
of $1,000 per barrel production.
The processes were issued and
served on Monday.
The plaintiff in the case is one
of the large operators in the Rlt-
chic field, and the outcome Of the
case will be watched with a great
deal Of attention. as this is one of
the mooted questions under the
new tax laws.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

New York June 3-Grover
Cleveland is the man most .prOmi-
nently mentioned to-day for re-
Gently created position of chair
man of board of directors of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society
with plenary powers over al de-
partments and affairs of the So
ciety. Committee to name the
Chairman of the Society is to meet
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Ex-preSident Cleveland prOmi-
nentlV Mentioned For Position

within a few days. designations
of all the directors Of the Society
are expected to follow stormy
meeting Of the Board of Direc-
tors yesterday when the report of
the Frick committee was turned
down and Frick and Bliss resign
ed as directors. Board of iirec-
tors will meet Wednesday when
other designations wii be adted
on.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Special to Daily Review.

Special to Daily Review.
Cumberland. Md, June3-Miss
Jean Maxwell, daughter Of Jos.
Maxwell. proprietor of the Max
well fire brick works at Williams
Station, died at her home this
morning, and F. William Herman,
druggist, aged about 50 years, and
DR.. John II. Tompkins, a cOlored
physician, both of this city, are in
Jail, charged by the coroner's jury
with murder.
Nothing in years has caused
such stir in the city. The states
attorney had knowlege of the
young wOman's condition for sew
eral days. and Immediately upon
her death he secured the warrants.
Miss Maxwell. before her death
inadt a statement, duplicating
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

The following item is taken
from the New Martinsville Dis
patch:
1T can now be said with some
degree of certainty that work on
the electric railway will begin on
next Monday morning.
THE first work to be done will
probably be the fill on Third
street. Work will start from the
upper end of the line and drive
toward the south.
1.-The poles. rails and ties are
not yet on the ground. and for that
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Duchess Cecilia Given
Great Ovation

Large and enthusiastic crowd,
assembled at every station along
the route and chered the future
Empress. Her progress across the
country reSemblcd q triumphaI
journey. The Kaiser sent dis
tinguished party to meet Cecilia
at Wittenburg. the officials acting
as her escort into Berlin.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Prisoners Escape from
- WOOdSfield Jail

say with a key which they made
from a table fork. With this key
they opened the door and walked
out and after coming across the
river they are still walking. so far
AS any of our citizens know. They
freely told of their escape and
did not seem to fear re-arrrest.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
ENGINES COLLIDE
WITHFATAL RESULTS

Engineer James of Youngstown,
fatally injured, and engineer Ad-
ans. of Ashtabula, badly hurt.
The engines were demolished.
This was Hayward's first trip
since his welding last week. His
bride is now seriously i'll from ty-
phoid fever.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Special to Daily Review.

Special to Daily Review.
Schwerin Germany June 3-The
Duchess Cecilia was given "A great
ovation when she left here on a
special train to-day for Berlin,
where she makes formal entry in
to the city this afternoon as bride
tO-be Of the Crown Prince.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Oil Nan Hurt By Gas Engine

'eured is not known, as there were
no witnesses, and the victim has
been unable to give an account of
the Occurranee: in fact he has been
unconscious until last evening,
when signs of returning con-
seriousness were manifested.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

last evening three men showed
up at Paden City in a very Jolly
mood. They were escaped pris-
oners from the Woodsfeld, Ohio
jail, and good humoredly told
their history and experiences
They effected their escape, they
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

St. Marys June 3-Robert Nc
Farland was dangerously, if not
fatally hurt while working about
a gas engine on the Dye farm for
Tate and Patterson on Thursday
p;obt Just how the accident oc-
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Episcopal Council
NedrS Adjournment

this State be baptized. II was al
so enacted that hereafter the war
dens Of the church preferably be
communicates. III" business Of
the council is about finished but
it does not finish until Sunday
night.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Three Russian Cruisers
Have Reached Manila

ora. diego and Iemchug. all more
or less damaged. Many wounded
aboard. Accompanied them to
Manila. Cruisers either have to
leave Manila within twenty-four
hours or be Inferred until the close,
Of the war.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

on which Japan is willing to open
the negotiations for peace. VI.
Delcasse declined today to dis
cuss or confirm or deny the report.
1t is understood that NJ. Delcasse
and the japanese Minister will
hold a conference to-day.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03

Special to Daily Review.
Washington, June3 Navy de-
partment Manila dispatches say
that Admiral Train in cruising
near the Linguyn Gulf. encoun-
tered the Russian Cruisers Aur-
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Special to Daily Review.

Youngstown, Ohio June 1.-Two
Lake Shore locomotives running
light colhded with a fearful i'm
pact in the yards during heavy
fog this morning. Fireman Hay
ward, of Ashtabula, was killed,
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Foreign Ministers Holding
Peace Conference

Special to Daily Review.
Paris June 3-The report is cur
rent in diplomatic circles that VI.
DeIcasse. the French Foreign Min
lister has been informally request
ed by Russian foreign minister
Lainsdorf to ascertain the terms
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-03
Special to Daily Review.

Special to Daily Review.
Clarksburg. w. Va. June 3
The EpiScopalian council Of the
diocese Of West Virginia in session
here has enacted that in the future
all vestrymen Of the parishes Of
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18
4 NOTRE DAME LADY.

will send free, with full instructions, some of
this simple preparation for the cure of Leucor-
hrpa. liberation, Displacements,. Falling ofthe
Womb, Scanty or Painful Periods, Tumors or
Growths, Fot Flashes Desire to Cry, Creeping
feeling UP the Spine, Pain in the Back, and all
Female Troubles to all sending address. To
mothers of suffering daughters will explain
successful Home Treatment. IfyOu decide to
continue II will only cost about cents week
to guarantee cure. Tell other sufferers of It,
that is all ask. If you are interested write now
and tell your suffering friends oft Address
Mrs. M Summers, Box 169 Notre Dam e, Ind.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

Following the present investigation
of the packing industries by the fed
eral grand jury, according to the Chi
cago Chronicle, steps will be taken by
the federal authorities to make an in
vestigation of the drug and steel In
dustries, with view to determining
whether the large firms in control Of
the bulk of those industries are not
violating the antitrust laws. The Sc
cret service men, it is said, are now at
work securing evidence to be used i'll
connection with the two new inquiries,
and it is asserted Attorney General
Moody has practically outlined the
course which the officials in charge Of
those prosecutions shall pursue.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18
FRUIT GROWERS TRIP
Special Excursion to the East Texas
Fruit Country June 10th

Prominent Horticulturists Going
June goth, the Cotton Belt Route
will run special train excursion Of
fruit and truck growers TIC and through
the wonderful East Texas fruit and
truck country. The round trip from
st. Louis will consume about a week.
The object will be to study conditions
of fruit and truck growing in the East
Texas country at the height of the
harvest season-when they are pick
ing, Grating and shipping peaches,
pdums, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. The
big orchards will be visited and every
opportunity given to see results.
Many big growers, officers of state
Horticultural Societies, experiment
station experts. editors of farm and
fruit papers from northern states will
be with us. A cordial invitation has
been extended northern growers by
the Texas Fruit and Vegetable Grow
ers' Association to visit Texas and at
tend their state meeting June 23d
Extremely low round-trip rate, special
train for the party run on fast sched-
ule-mly one night on the road.
The chance of lifetime to see the
great East Texas country to best adj
vantage and at a trifling expense.
Write for copy Of fruit booklet, it,
nerary and cost of trip and full par
ticulars.
E. w. La BEAUME, G. P. and T. A.,
Cotton Belt Route, st. Louis, Mo.
To sell Nurseury stock; salary right
party Address c.. w. Murphy, Law
renee, Kan.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18
GREEN GABLES.

The DR.. Beni. F. Bailey Sanato-
rum, Lincoln, Neb. Largest, best
equipped and most beautifully
furnished. In the suburbs Of
Lincoln, this institution for the
medical and surgical treatment Of
all non-contagious diseases, pre-
sents the ideal, in it's nursing
corps, it's massage, it's electrical
equipments, it's bath department,
physical culture, dietetics and, ii
fact. everything which goes to
make up . acientific Jet homeliks
institution. A delightful place in
which to got we'll and learn how
to keep we'll.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

died suddenly. The cause of death was
heart disease produced by nephritis.
She was taken i'll on Friday, and on
Saturday morning became unconscious,
from which condition she never ..e-
covered. Mrs. Davis first became
prominent when she was connected
with the Bostonians. Her first role
on the stage was in "Pinafore." And
being connected with the Bostonians
for ten years, Mrs. Davis severed her
connection with that organization in
1901, when she entered vaudeville.
Her engagement in opera was with the
Francis Wilson company in "Erminie"
last year.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

Secretary Wilson and the govern
ment experts accompanying him on his
tour through the southwest, spent
two days in Kansas. The first stop
was at Mcpherson, where the govern
ment experiment farm was inspected.
At Harrington addresses were made
to a large audience of farmers who
came from adjoining towns by Secre-
tary Wilson, Professor Spillman and
D. M. A. Carlton of the department.
F. D. Coburn and J. w. Robinson, res
pectively, secretary and chairman of
the state board of agriculture. and Il.
R. Nicholas, president of the Kansas
agricultural college at Manhattan. The
second day was spent at Norton, Kan,
where Secretary Wilson and the ex-
perts spoke.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

ments from the Fourteenth cavalry,
the Seventeenth, the Twenty-second,
the Twenty-third infantry and con-
stabulary scouts, has driven Pala and
his followers into swamp, which has
been surrounded.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

Chancellor Won BuelOw and Minister
of War Won Einem having been sum-
moned by Emperor William, had long
conferences with his majesty. The
object of the consultation puzzles OBJ
servers, but the impression prevails
that it concerns the defenses of the
empire The emperor's speech at
Strassburg, sensational as it was re-
ported to be, was much less so than
one containing illusions to France
which had been prepared by his ma
jesty, who, however, accepting the ad-
wise of members of his encourage, did
not deliver it.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

The republican city primaries in Lin
coin resulted in selection Of five out Of
seven candidates for aldermen at
large. 80. ~,
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

Jessie Bartlett Davis, the actress,
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

The principal subject considered to-
day at the cabinet meeting was the
Loomis- Bowen case No definite action
was taken pending an additional state
ment from Mr.. Bowen. Minister Bow
en- called on Secretary Taft today and
filed his statement in reply to Assist
ant Secretary LOOMS charges and
also bearing on the charges against
Mr.. LOOMS which he transmitted to
the officials here.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

The Nebraska state board of assess
ment adheres to its ruling to tax fra
ternal societies on property not ex-
empt by law.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

To sell Nurseury stock; salary right
party. Address G.. w. Murphy, Law
renee, Kan.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

.Baptists of north and south ar
meeting in fraternal convention at 81
Louis.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

Japan is disturbed over the report
that Germany is seeking Chinese ter
ritory.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-05-18

The governor general of the prov
ince of Ufa, Russia, has been shot and
severely wounded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-10

attic would get the convention. that
upon the assertions Of those who
conferred with him. relating 20 the
inadequate number of hotels and
apartments. he would leave the peo-
pie of Seattle 60 Judge for them
selves as TO what bis report Will
be to his supefiofs when they meet
In a few months Ia New York city.
The condition then resolves itself
into this nuild that auditorium az
once. and build Il hig enough 10 hold
25.eoo people or more. II necessary.
Miunea polls IL going Co do this, ac-
eoediuk 10 Won Ogden Nort, 10 that
she might set the convention. KAN
saS city has already done this Sc
attic must do a. Thln H. the can-
census Of all those who have stud
led the question. sud particularly
with reference IL the Christian I'M
deayor convention.
Seattlr'a street ear facilities are
adequate. says Mr., NoEi Her poW eF
Co entertain are unauestioned. hut
her ability 20 place under cover as..
zoe strangers - doubted. And in
stating thin 10 The star. which he
eomplimentrd upon the manner ia
which ~ boosted the movement to
get the convention. he indicated his
regret. because. az he said. this city
j. the most greatly favored Of any
81 thoHs who are competing fof the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-10

The grand finale OF the recent or
der issued at police headquarters to
clean cut saloons below Yealer way.
took place at 2. 20 o'clock on Tues
day morning. when Sergeant Pow
sTH. at the head pf a squad Of the
faithful. marched IN and out OF
sYery Saloon on Washington and ;.
First. from the notorious Billy the
Mug Joint 20 the equally notorious
shipyard saloon. number Of blocks
distant.
At the end Of the raid the police
looked 20 dis0rdcrly persons. Pa
troimen Vested. King. Appiequlst.
Lilly and Christensen took another
reef in their belts and began the
search for more. bat the work had
been done well. and how John sulii-
van. who appeared ai headquarters
later 10 effect the release OF Peter
Nelson. escaped IL a mystery.
Sullivan stated In a maudlin fash
ion that most OF the bunch had lust
arrived from the Cascade locks.
where they were workin ON the
railroad. =
Eva Lyons and Mabel Carter fail
ed 10 wriggle through the meshes
spread by the patrolmen. Whether
the police had IL In for the Irish or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-10
smARTino UNDER WHIP or IN.
suRAncE IkoUIsIToR, FREN-
zlED FlkAHciER TAKES
FRENCH LEAVE

NEW YORK. oct. lOl-The insur-
hnce investigation was resumed this
morning Robert oHphaHt. trustee
u the Mutual. was a witness. lie
said all the corporations maintained
confidential legal fund" and said
he had authority as chairman 20
draw money on his own vouchers
for legal expenses. He said he did
not know why the money Was not
paid to the general solicitor for dis
bufaemeut
ollphant said that eight payments
Of $4,000 each had been made by
him as chairman for legal expenses.
lie said he turned over each 20 off,
Gers. and did not consider II his
duty TO know their specific uses.
He said be supposed some was con-
tributed 20 the republican fund. be-
cause he had not heard Of a con-
tfibutiou coming from any other
fund.
The inquisitor asked. II vice
president Of the company asks for
money do you give IL without know
Ing anything about what u IL for p
oliphaut replied I have TO-"
Robert A. Brnnnls. vice president
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-10
CUPID Gt rs BUSY
IN SCH00LR00M

ause isolation on Mercer island
las proved 20 be conducive to matfi-
mony. the boys and girls nj the
parental school there are now learn
ing Co call their teach Mrs. Rand.
instead of Miss Hart.
Seeming TO think that Superin-
lendent coopers advice 10 school
teachers TO marry II they got good
opportunity was timely, Miss Martha
Hart. chief instructor at the paren-
tai school. last week consented TO
give her h2art and hand To Walter
Rand. who has supervision of the
over strenuous boys after they leave
her room. A. result, the 40 boys
each received an extra slice Of cake
last Thursday afternoon for din
ners
Both Mr.. Rand aud his bride have
hcen employed az the school for
nearly two years.