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The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

Topeka awter Co, interest fund. $4,000
Interest fund .-.-.................1 12,127. So
Topeka Water Co.. special fund. ,656 so
Water supply fund .......... 5,I97. SIS
Melan bridge fund .....,.... 1890. 40
Library fund ................ 56S. .Is
Bridge bond fund ............. 4951. 81
Sidewalk fund .............. 337. .73
Park fund 945. 73
Street and alley paving bond fund 1884. so
Power Co. 5000. 90
Sewer bond fund ............... 5,578. .04
Continental Oil and Gas Co... 1000. 90
Excelsior Coke and Gas Con-. 10000. 90
Firemen's relief fund ....... 49, "a
West Sixth macauarn ..... 21.00
Judgments ...................... 377. .35
Judgment Water Co. ......... 4,O33. .09
Construction fund .................. a. 499. 50
Total .......................... s261, ,515. %
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

1otal ....,..--.. ...-...--.-.. .$z,o1U,JUO
This does not include a liability of
$4,000 which is alleged to exist at Bal
timore. Md, to some trust company,
nor does it include smaller liabilities to
Mr.. Devlin's bank at Toluca and Spring
Valley, Illinois, and some other scat
tered items.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04
That Is Estimate of C. J. Dew
Inns Indebtedness.
Owed First National One Million
Two Hundred Thousand.
is QUIET IN TOPEKA.
FURRY in Financial Circles Ap-
pears to Be Over.
General Confidence Here Is Be
ing Restored.
NO STATEMENT NOW.
Col. ROssingtOn Says Ames Will
Wait for Receiver.
Mr. Bradley Has Not Yet Reach
ed Topeka.
Col. ROssingtOn Says Ames viii
Wait for Receiver.
Mr. Bradley Has Not Yet Reach
ed Topeka.

According to information received to-
day from a reliable source, the liabill-
ties of Charles J. Devlin are as follows
First National Bank of Topeka 81, 200 900
Central National bank, Topeka. 300, 900
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

A resolution directing the city engi-
neer to prepare an estimate for the con-
struction of a back water trap on the
west side of Topeka avenue and north
of Shunganunga creek was adopted.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

A resolution instructing the. commit
tee on public buildings to have the roof
and cornice of the city building repaired
was adopted. The roof of thesc city build
ing has been in bad shape and is cost
ing annually good sum of money for
repairs.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

A communication from the Fire
mems Relief association asking that an
appropriation of $35.25 be approved
was duly approved.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

N H. Friedman of New York city
fled an application for the position of
general superintendent of construction
of the water plant with the city coun-
Gil
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

The judiciary committee rejected the
claim of Herman Klauer of 5000 tor
damages.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

An ordinance appropriating certain
moneys from the various funds of the
city for the payment of salaries and
xrac raSSo6 as follows.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

Apetition asking for the laying OF
a water main on Taylor street from
Second to Fourth streets was referred
to Waterworks committee.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

Kansas City, Mo, July All the
money needed to make it possible to
turn over c. J. Devlin's properties to
the corporation formed here last Sat
urday. to handle the estate, will be
raised by creditors committee which
was formed here yesterday, says J. H.
Hafkless of the firm of HarkIess, Crys-
Ter & Aisted. attorneys for Mi. and
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

The report of the waterworks depart
rnent for the month of June was filed
with the council last night by Jesse M.
shaw. The receipts for the month are
S4.77S.Os; the receipts are in excess OF
The expenditures by $504.0S.
In cash on hand June II, the depart
ment had 81, ,394.11, 1000 of this on June
81 was turned over to the city treasurer
and $685. IA of a cash balance was stlll
left with the department.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-07-04

G. E. Bell council stenographer,
filed a communication asking for an
increase of salary from $40 to SIS.
Referred to committee on ways and
means.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Messrs z. A. Durham, Robert
Mccormick and j. Fl. Mccoy ex-
pect to leave tomorrow on an in
spection trip in the interest of the
new Tyler County Bank building.
The committee will visit a new
bank in Wellsburg, some new
bank buildings in Pittsburgh, and
a new bank building that is be-
ing erected in COnnellsville, Pa.
The latter bank has a front built
out of Pennsylvania marble, the
pillars being a white marble with
pink granite base and if the com
mittee is pleased with this bank
the new bank building here will
have that kind of a front, that
is, pink granite base with white
marble columns and front cut like
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

j. G. Ruckman, the man who
who was arrested last. week for
passing worthless checks at
Wheeling, and who has since been
confined in the county Jail. was
released on Monday by Squire
Rogers, the persons on whom the
checks were passed, having been
reimbursed, and consequently re-
fused to appear against him.
Ruckman. it developed. is well
to do oil man from st. Marys, in
stead of McMechen, as formerly
stated. lie started out from home
last week on a little celebration,
and daIIied too freely with the
booze. When he left home he had
in his possession $1,000 in checks,
one for $500 and two for $500
each. 1t was his intention to de-
post the 5000 one in the Pleasant
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Washington. May 23-Augnst
w. Machen. formerly superlnten-
dent of free delivery in the post
office department, this morning
entered a plea Of guilty to the IN,
dictment in which he was charged
with conspiring to dcfraud the
government in connection with
the sale of letter carriers supplies
to postoffice department IN con
junction with George +. Lorenza.
of Toledo, and WV. G. Crawford,
of Washington.
In a statement delivered to JUS
tice Wright. Maehen declares that
he exercised no influence over the
committee purchasing the supplies
but admitted that he had shared in
the profits from the contracts. lie
placed himself at the mercy OF the
court and pleaded guilty. JUS
tice Wright ANNOUNCED that in view
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Convict MaChen Pleads
Guilty to Indictment

of the saving Of expenses and time
to the government in further pros
ecution, he would make the sen
tence as light as consistent with
the gravity of the offense, there
upon he sentenced Macflen to two
years in the West Virginia Peni-
tentiary at Moundsville, the time
to commence at the expiration OF
the two years Machen is now
serving on a previous conviction;
Prior to this VIM. G. Crawford
made a plea of not guilty. Ma
chen in his statement requested
that nothing he might say wOnId
prejudice other defendants. 1t is
understood that Machen's plea
will practically end prosecution
against him. and at the end OF
four years serving in the penlten-
tiary other indictments under
which he is held will be quashed.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

County court met in an adjourn
ed session yesterday with all men,
bers present. All claims filed
since last term were disposed of.
The cases of the First National
Farmers and Producers and Tyler
County Banks of Sistersville for
exonorations were compromised.
The petition of the Tyler County
Oil Company, previously filed was
heard and it was learned from the
evidence given, that the allega-
tions of the said Company that
thev were assessed higher on the
value of a we'll that the Standard
Oil Company, was imaginary, and
it was proven that the Standard
was assessed $45 more per we'll
than the Tyler Oil Company.
therefore the case was dismissed.
The estates of Sarah Ann Hitch
cock and Cassander Piles, both in
Lincoln District, was committed
to Sheriff II. B. Shriver for ad-
ministration as the law directs. G..
II. Alexander. of New Martins
vile. and ID. W.Buckner and IT..
w. Patton of Parkersburg, were IN
attendance before the County
Committee relative to the re-mOd-
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Interesting News
From MiddIeb0urne

returning to his home from Union
District where he has been en-
gagged in teaching the past winter.
DR.. j. A. Baker, of Shirley, has
concluded that it is not policy for
man to live alone, and III cOnse-
quence secured a permit yesterday
to join the band of benedicts and
forsalSe life of single blessed
ness.
Harry Culp, an employee of the
South Penn Oil Company, offers
his new residence OH Staely Greek
for sale as he expects to leave. for
the oil field in Indiana in few
weeks. His family has gone to
Pennsylvania.
Mayor Lynn Kirkland, Postmas-
ter Geo. f. Work, A. c. Jackson,
Thomas Chestnut, E. a. Durham,
w. l.. Armstrong. II. w. Mccoy
and attorney F.. l.. Blackmar, all
of Sistersville. were registered at
the Hotel Central yesterday. They
were in town to attend county
court.
William Girt and wife who have
been in the employ of j. y. Burg
bacher. the tailor, for the past
two or three years. have packed
up their household goods prepar-
atOry to moving away, but they
have mt decided where they will
locate. Mrs. Girt left yesterday
morning for ByeSville, o.. to visit
with her home folks for a few
DAYS and Mr.. Girt will leave to-
morrow.
Misses Mary Scott and Pearl
Dorsey. of Moundsville. arrived in
town last night to join the party
of Sunday School workers who
will tour the county this week
holding the different District Sun
dav School Conventions. DR.. H.
NJ. Reppard. H. B. Jemison, Harry
and Billy Shepherd. of this place
and W. w. Christy. Of Kidwell,
will accompany the ladies on. the
tour and they will all return to
this place on Thursday evening.
and our district convention will
be held in the NJ. f. church on Fri
day.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Midlebourne, May 22.-Attor-
neyK. G.. Moore and John + .ShOrn
cashier of the bank of Middle
biurne, were the guests OF friends
at Findly Sunday.
The Automobile made trip
Sunday to Centreville.
Mrs. 4. j. .Jamison has been SER
iously ill for the past few days.
Mrs. j. L. Pyle. of Bearsvllle.
spent Sunday withfriends in town
J. w. Grimm left Sunday for
Suffolk, Virginia, to attend a lot
sale in which he is interested.
Clerk Duty and family spent
Sunday on Buffalo, visiting his
father-in-law. Daniel Gibbony.
Celia Stewart and the family of
G. w. Pyle returned home after a
weeks visit with relatives at Mole
Hill, Ritchie county.
+. G. Locke and daughter. Miss
Blanche. returned yesterday from
a few days visit with friends III
Sistersville.
M. III. Adams was at luka Sun
day after his family, who have
been spending a few days in that
neighborhood visiting relatives.
Simon Keck. of Matamoras,
who has been in this county for
some days on Il business mission
was in town last night enroute TO
his home.
Miss Nellie Black, an efficient
stenographer of SiStersvllle' was
here yesterday for the purpose OF
taking some evidence i'll some mat
ters before the court.
G.. Il. Martin. Dora Keller
John F.. Shons and w. ChrSty
were among the number attending
the corner stone laying af the new
NJ. E. church at Sistersville. S"t
Nsdar
w l.. Long. the still handsome
and popular Assessor of the Sec
ond District. was before the coun-
tv court yesterday looking after
matters to his interest and other
business affairs.
George Moore, very successful
pedagogue of the upper end OF the
county, is a guest in town. Tie Is
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
J. C.. RuCkman Was
Not Check Artist

county bank, and the other two. in
the German Bank at Wheeling.
Ruckman got 50 busy, however,
that he forgot to attend to the de-
posting and pawned one of the
checks with business man in that
city for $40. After the $40 was
spent, Ruckman conceived the
idea that he had deposited the
checks and proceeded to use the
pen until he was arrested.
His attorney, Robert +. Bills, of
st. Marys, hearing of his plight,
went to Wheeling, where it was
found that Ruckman had been
carrying checks for 81 300 in his
pocket. He requested an immed-
late hearing for his client, and
everything was fixed up to the sat
isfaction of all and Ruckman re-
turned to his home this morning
a soberer AMI wiser man.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
TO MAKE TOUR
OF INSPECTION

granite. AS soon as this committee
returns and reports, work will be-
gin on the new building which
will be the handsomest building
in the State. 1t will be 40 feet
wide, so feet long and only one
story high. The interior of the
building will be % feet high from
the floor to the ceiling and will
be one of the handsomest furnish
ed banking rooms in the State.
The Tyler County Bank is the old
est Bank in the County and one
of the most prosperous. Its di-
rectors believe in the future Of the
city and propose to show their
faith by erecting a banking build
ing that will be second to none in
the State of West Virginia.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

The dog nuisance in SistersviIle
is becoming more unbearable. At
this time of year when man de-
votes time and money to beautify-
ing his lawn: when he works ear
" and late in arranging beds in
his garden. and prides himself on
the appearance OF the same, II is
and agravatIng It"
find it all spoiled by the dcPrcda-
tiOns of tramp ours and blue-blood
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
ADJOURNED SES-
SION COUNTY COURT

'eling or building of the court
house. The estimates of the archi-
tects were that the approximate
cost of remodeling would be
something near $25, 900 to $780,
600. The report will probably be
made up tomorrow and will be
ready for publication in a few
days. The following licenses for
hotels were granted:
l.. l.. Smith, Hotel Central; o.
D. Spencer, Swan House; Martha
J. Spencer, Tyler House; j. W.
Jackson, Restaurant; all in Mid
dlebourne.
Maggie Ladley, at Meadville
Mary G.. S. Smith and jackson
Bennett, at Wick; Samuel Hal
man, at Stringtown; A. l.. Under
wood. w. Bates and Mrs. r.
Sweeney at Shirley; j. B. Mason
at Deep Valley and j. B. Wilcox
and J. B. Moore at Alma.
G.. ID. Eastman was granted
drug store license. G. c. Fetty
was appointed as Superintendent
of the S s. turnpike to fill the va,
cancy caused by the death Of the
late j. B. Spencer. Court will
convene tomorrow at 9 O'Clock.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Special to Daily Review.

Special to Daily Review.
Chicago May 23.-The situation
in the teamsters strike this morn
ing is paradoxical. Threats of ex-
tension of struggle, tieing up the
building industries are expected
to be carried out to-day. Lead
ers on both sides on the other
hand give out statements for con-
ferences lasting nearly all night
that would indicate probability OF
peace. Agents of railroad ex-
press companies still hold balance
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
The Strike Situation Not
Improving In Chicago

of power. Upon them rests the
responsibility of ending the strike
according to the labor leaders.
General agents are expected to
be present at an adjourned con-
ference between the employers
and teamsters to-day. The situa-
ton as it affects the lumber in
dustry, is doubly critical, mean
ing a scarcity of material for the
building trades and enforced idle
ness of thousands Of workmen out
side of teamsters strike zone.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Connellsville, Pa, May 23-1n
the office of District attorney Hud-
son is ladies dainty shoe, the hol-
low heel of which contains enough
nitro glycerine to annihilate SIX
women the size of Mrs Lulu Engle
of Uniontown, for whom the very
deadly present was intended.
Mrs. Engle took her shoes IN
the back yard last evening and
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

A beautiful city is pleasant to
contemplate and equally attrac-
tive to those who only think of one
side of the question, but it should
be remembered that the city
beautiful can only come after
many years of the city substan-
tial. With this view of the mat
ter we suggest that Sistersville be
made more attractive by adding
a few more industries to its pres
ent list.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
SiSterSViIIe Has Tolerated
Dog Nuisance To the Limit

ed pups that seek the fresh soil
to rid themselves of the fleas that
annoy them. There is an Ordi-
nance which prohibits the use Of
fire arms in the city, and public
sentiment abhos poisoning dogs,
so what recourse is there for the
victim. There is a dog ordinance
however. the enforcement OF
which would help some. The dog
nuisance should be abated.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

The test we'll on the JOHN
Thomas farm three miles west Of
Middlebourne, was completed last
night and is a rank duster in the
Big Injun formation. The well
will be abandoned as son as the
easing can be pulled out.
The French Syndicate complet-
ed a splendid Cow Run sand well
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Misses Nellie Morrison and
Nella w. Mccoy expect to leave
Tomorrow to attend the Com
mencement exercises at the Ma
tional Park Seminary, at Wash
ington. D. c., which school the
Young ladies attended for two
wears. They viii be joined IN
Pittsburgh with twenty-five other
ex-students and will all go over
together. They expect to be abb
sent a week or ten days.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

In Shoe Heel

showed them to afriend. Inside
one rough spot was found just
over the heel. Investigation dis
closed that the heel had been hol-
lowed out and contained explod-
ing caps resting on iron pegs, the
sole packed with gun cotton, SO
that the slightest pressure would
cause an explosion. Arrests will
probably be made this evening.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

The organ recital which was
given in ST. Paul s Church last
evening by Prof. Jones. organlst
Of St. Matthews church, Of Wheel
ing. was success in every par
ticuIar. The church was crowd
ed to its fullest capacity. Prof.
Jones is a fine organist and his
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Russia On the Aggressive

Russians were victorious, driving
the Japs Southwark. The Japs
in the flight abandoned convey
ances with large forage stores.
Attacks of Sunday were regarded
as only the first steps Of General
Linewitch in carrying out the plan
Of offensive action.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

He is benefactor who helps to
beautify the city in which he lives.
We have many of them i'll Sis
tersyiIle. an all deserve credit
for the efroiT they are making.
Identification is not on.
" pleasing to the eye. but it is
also profitable in ease Of a con-
templated sale Ef property.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Thomas Well Rank DuSter
---Other Oil Notes

on the 7. J. Taylorfarm on Greens
Run Pleasant county, yesterday.
The manager, Marcel DAILY, in
forms the public that they will
start deep well on the Taylor,
and also one on the c. c. Schau-
wecker at once.
Zahnizer & Co. completed an
other fair we'll OH the c. W. Bills
farm on the French Greek side
this week.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Or0dn Recital at St. pdul'S
Church Highly Enjoyed

playing was enjoyed by all pres
ent. The choir rendered some
fine music and the difficult solo
rendered by Miss Elva Lawrence
was one Of the features Of the even
ing. The recital was given under
the auspices Of the Guild Of the
Church. and they realized a snug
sum after paying all expenses.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Since our Statesmen have estab-
lished the international rule in re-
gard TO yellow fever in the Gulf
and Caribbean countries, are not
those Governments entitled to call
on the United States TO suppress
yellow fever in the canal strip
from being a danger to the en-
tire country.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

There is much grim significance
in the Columbus. Ohio Dispatch.
which says that the convicted and
sentenced bank president, l.. p.
Ohliger. of Wooster. will probably
be assigned to bankers row.
as soon as "a vacancy occurs
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Yes. the telephone is the cow
ards accomplice. The person,
who through personal cOnsldera-
tions. would treat you civilly, if
face to face. will hurl all kinds Of
epithpts over the wire, realizing
that distance from the object OF
attack lends safety to the assail-
ant
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Do not kick on the weather man
because you think he has been
hard on you. Quite the opposite.
While the thermometer was rather
low. for the middle of May, and
the skv overcast with occasional
showers. elsewhere the storms
we're cyclonic and the blasts win
try
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

\ number Of the young folks
will give an informal yachting
party this evening. going down the
river for a two hour ride on the
handsome yacht Of joan Rea,
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

The success which Rojestvensky
has had in sailing around Asiastles
waters for several weeks without
running up against Togo, conveys
the impression that the world
must be several times larger than
ii was supposed 10 be.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Trust Company Closes Doors

morning. Counsel for the com
panv makes the statement that the
trouble is only temporary and
thinks that it will pull through all
right.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Informal Yachting Party
This Evening On the Ohio

the Jarrett. which is now lying
at the wharf. After the ride re-
freshments will be served at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Collins and
+. X. Smith. on Main street.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Special to Daily Review.

Special to Daily Review.
St. Petersburg, May ga
Mauchuria dispatch, dated yester-
day states that several skirmishes
of a serious nature occurred on
Sunday. The Russian center was
the scene of the fighting and the
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Special to Daily Review.
New York, May 23-State Bank
Examiner Judson took charge Of
the Merchants Trust Co., this
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23
Noted AuthOreSS Dead

thoress and lecturer. died at her
home here this morning. For a
great many years she was one OF
the foremost women III America.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-23

Special to Daily Review.
Melrose. Mass. May 23-Mary
A. Livermore, the we'll known an