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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
For Collector and Treasurer.

You will please announce my
name as a candidate for the Of
fee of Collector and Treasurer,
subject to the Republican nomi-
mating convention to be held
Thursday, March I'd. l most SIM
cerely and heartily thank my
friends for giving me this office
during the past year, and l prom
Use if nominated and elected again
to devote my time and attention
to discharging the duties of the
Office.
2,24-6t w. E. CUMMINGS.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

The leading Republican news
papers of the State insist the pres
ent Legislature has the record OF
being the most rotten and corrupt
legislative body that ever gather
ed at Charleston and if the Re-
publican newspapers say this is
so it must be true.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

If the few people in this city
who devote so many hours OF
their time talking about the city
diving would devote half the time
they waste in such talk in trying
to build up the city BY expend-
ing Just a little money here we
would have a booming city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

Tom Lawson is expected to
help Kansas and Texas in their
heroic fight against the Standard
Oil company. AS it is inconveni-
ent for him to leave Boston, Tom
will prepare a scorching article
which will appear at an oppor-
tune moment.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
For Collector and Treasurer.

Please announce that / am a
candidate for the nomination for
Collector and Treasurer OF the
City of Sistersville subject to the
Will of the Republican city con-
vention to be held ON Thursday
evening, March 2, 1905.
! 2,21-8t y. j. SMITH.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR
MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
For Mayor.

Will the Daily Oil Review kind
" announce that I am candidate
for denomination for the office OF
Mayor of the City of Sistersville,
subject to the will of the Repub-
ican city convention to be held
ON Thursday evening, March I'd,
1905.
2.21-st LYNN KIRKLAND.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
TfN DOLLARS FOR A NAME,

A name is wanted for the new
suburban town to be laid out and
built on the Barney Wells farm.
The Oil Review will pay $40 in
gdd to any person who will sus-
oest a name for the new town,
provided the name suggested is
adopted by the company who
owns the land. Anybody can sug-
eest the name. The suggestions
viii be filed in the order received
and the first one adopted will re-
eeiye the money. Use the follow
ing coupon to send the suggestion
In.
Name for Town,
e
.......: ............
Name Of Sender,
...''''''
Postofice Address,
.........''''''''
County,
State,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

Men are at work surveying the
Barna Wells farm into lots. The
lots will be ready for the market
by the first of next month.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
For City Clerk.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of City
Clerk for the City of Sistersville
subject to the decision of the Re
publican convention to be held
March 2, 1905.
2,22-7t W. B. WOODRUFF.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

The people here regret sincere
ly to learn of the death of T. j.
Moran. He was a kind, generous,
manly man, and numbered his
friends by the hundreds May his
rest be sweet.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

We will have a new Governor
Saturday. Dawson is perhaps the
most honestly despised Republi-
can Governor in his own party
that will ever hold this Office.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
BARGAINS AT THE
FAIR STORE
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

25c and soc wool fascinators, &c.
SOC and ST baby bonnets, 1Oc.
"a dress buttons, DC.
Boys caps, &c.
Mems handkerchiefs, Be.
Hens sox. &c and 10c.
Ladies kid gloves, SOC.
Ladies' fine zoe and Csc handker-
chiefs, only 10c.
Embroideries and insertions, &c.
EmbroiderieS and insertions,
worth 10c, &c.
Bargains in underwear worth up
to 25c.
Bargains in dress goods.
Bargains in ladies' suits.
Bargains in jackets and skirts.
Children's coats, 78c, CSC, $1.28.
GOODS AT YOUR OWN PRICES
SYNDICATE BUYERS
ASSOCIATIONS,
GA Wells Street.
0t
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
For Collector and Treasurer.

y Will the Daily Oil Review
please announce that I am can
didate for Collector and Treasur.
en- of the City Of Sistersville sub
ject to the will of the Republl-
can city convention to be held
Thursday, March 2, 1905.
2,22-7t JAS. F. FRAME.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

Comfortable house are at pres
ent in great demand here to rent.
A number of families were scOur-
ing the city today in search of
a house. The population Of Sis
tersville would increase at rapid
rate if houses could be secured.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02
Local News
The river is receding. &

Hc I1NOI 10 iCCOulh5. th
Fine maple sugar weather.
Houses are in great demand.
Certain candidates were ex-
ceedingly busy today.
Art Fisher, of the Fisher Oil
company, is in the city.
Contractor L.. G.. Wilson left for
points south this morning.
+, March coming in so mild will
in all probability go out like a
lion. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Lazear
spent yesterday with friends at
Wheeling.
Thos. Chestnut went down to
Bens Run this morning to look
after his oil interests. g.
G. E. Schupbach, the Diamond
street merchant, made a business
trim TO Parkersburg today.
Attend the social and dance
Friday evening and have a good
time. Ed Quigley will have
charge of the music. 3,2-2t
Politics should not be permit
ted to enter municipal affairs. 1t
is certain to. deter the progress
and welfare Of the city.
The Daughters of Rebekah
dance Friday evening at the Citl
will give a dime social and
dance Friday evening at the Cltl-
zens' Hose house, to which you
are invited. 1926.
The funeral of the late Robert
Williamson Of Friendly, was held
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock, and
was largely attended. Mr.. and
Mrs. P. H. Gaffney of this city,
attended the services.
Mrs. A. G.. Jackson and daugh-
ter, Miss katherine, accompanied
by a niece of Mrs. Jackson's, re-
turned home last evening from
a pleasant visit to Mrs. Jackson's
old home in New York State.
Hoeox4ol>lo ho,,eo Owe Of TNYsnc
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

S. G. Sybert has a force of
carpenters at work erecting a
building which will be occupied
by him as a grocery store and
residence. The location is just
across the railroad track north
west of his present place of bust
ness. The building will be 24x
40 feet, and will be ready for oc-
cupancy by April l. Mr.. Terrell
owns the building at present oc-
cupied by Mr.. Sybert, and will
engage in business in the same
for himself about April l.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

Mrs. A. G.. Jackson and daugh-
ter, Miss katherine, accompanied
by a niece of Mrs. Jackson's, re-
turned home last evening from
a pleasant visit to Mrs. Jackson's
old home in New York State.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

Philip Cunningham of Sardis,
O., was in the city today looking
for a house to rent. He will move
his family here in the near flu
ture provided he can find suit
able residence. Mr.. Cunningham
until recently was engaged IN he
hotel business at Sardis. He has
disposed of his property there.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

The funeral of the late Robert
Williamson of Friendly, was held
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and
was largely attended. Mr.. and
Mrs. P. H. Gaffney of this city,
attended the services.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

The Daughters of Rebekaf
dance Friday evening at the Cit.
will give a dime social ano
dance Friday evening at the Citi
zens' Hose house, to which you
are invited. 1926
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-03-02

Politics should not be permit
ted to enter municipal affairs. Il
is certain to. deter the progress
and welfare of; the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11

and another to Lieut.. Ira c. Welborn, of the Ninth Infantry.
 One of the few who earned the medal of honor in the Philippines Is Gen. J. Franklin Bell, and the story of how he did it is of the sort to stir the slowest pulse. On September g.. 1899, Gen. Bell, then colonel of the Thirty-sixth volunteer infantry, en- camped with his regiment near Porac, in the Island of Luzon. About two o'clock the following morning the regi- ment left camp and set out to head off a large body of insurgents which dur ing the night had attacked the Ninth infantry, stationed at Guagua and San Rita. Col Bell was ahead of the regi- ment with dozen company scouts Just as day was breaking the advance scouts encountered the enemy's patrol consisting of a captain, lieutenant and five privates. The scouts fired on them, and, as the insurgents started to run, gave chase. Col. Bell instantly spurred his horse to the front and see- ing that the insurgents were easily running away from the scouts, he pushed into gallop. Then unmindful of the fact that he was far in advance of his men and wholly without sup port, he charged the seven insurgents with his pistol, scattered them, and compelled the surrender of the captain and two privates, this under hot and close fire from the other insurgents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
BET ON A SURE THING
A Merchant Who Had an. Infalli Barometer in His Tee
 Chest.

It was beautiful day, without 3 gle cloud in the sky. The man who buying some food in a delicatassen st remarked on the weather, relates Chicago Inter Ocean.
 "Yes, It's fine, but it's going to raj replied the dealer.
 Impossible" said the customer.
 "I'll bet you fver," said the dea' ''that 1t rains before the day Is over, though I hate to take your money"
 The money was put up and the custe CT went away chuckling. Before night the rain was falling torrents. The man who lost the stopped at the delicatassen storeto the winner.
 How did you know 1t was going rain?' he demanded of the storekeeI The latter chuckled.
 See that ice chest?" he asked, poi ing to a big box in the corner
 The customer saw the ice box. It ' sweating big drops of water.
 That chest" said the storekeeper, my barometer. When there is rain the air it begins to sweat; when rair imminent it sheds those big drops } see now. I've had it over two years g it never yet prophesied falsely"
 Never too late to learn" sighed customer, but sometimes little knoi edge comes high"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11

if they are so minded, can tell thrilling stories of how they won it. Thomas I. Higgins, now of Hannibal, Mo, was awarded his medal on the testimony of his former foes. During the civil war he was the color bearer of the Ninety-ninth Illinois regiment, and held that position at the siege of Vicksburg In an assault on May 22, 1863, the Ninety-ninth Illinois was or dered to charge and not look back. The Second Texas regiment confronted the charging Illinoisans, repulsed them a short distance from the confederate breastworks, and drove them back in confusion. But Higgins. unmindful of the retreat of his comrades, still bounded forward, with cQlors flying. As he advanced word was passed along the confederate line not to shoot him, and all firing ceased When Higgins discovered his predicament he started to retreat with his colors, but instantly several men ran out and led him with in the confederate lines, where he re- mained until released on parole. Twen- ty-four years later number of veter- ans of the Texas regiment who had witnessed and remembered his charge made afidavits to that effect. and on these he was awarded a medal. Hig- gins could have been vouched for by members of his own regiment, but the novelty of recommendation by his former foes led to that course-the first instance of it's kind.
 Gen. Nelson A. Miles is a Medal of Honor man. and SO are Gems. William R Shafter, Arthur MacArthur, Henry C. Merriam and Lloyd Wheaton. On May 2. 1863, Miles was In command of skirmishers as colonel of the Sixty first New York volunteers. They were holding a line of sbattis against a strong force of oonfederates. Miles is a tall man. and makes a fair mark. yet. to inspire his men. he kept jump ing on an eminence and exposing him self. encouraging his followers by his voice. He fell. finally. badly wounded. but lived to receive the Medal of Honor HUI ms 1pLA8Gk VM 1AAA 0dF. ten Shafter won his medal by climbing a tree. He was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks. and to avoid bslng seen by a passing surgeon he hid in a tree. When the surgeon vas out Of sight he came down. and with hardly a leg 10 stand on. fought all day. This is why he wears the Medal of Honor.
 Cen. MzcArthur won his medal when. ss a subsltern iu a Wisconsin regiment. he charged with it up the deadly slope of Misisonsry Ridge The E color bearers vsrs picked oH one after smother. and at a critical moment tho flag fell from the hands of a wouzded sergeant MacArufhur gTZpsd the | stsR and little later planted it on the crest os the ridge. Cen Merriam. st Fort Blzksly. Ala. vss colonel of a regiment of eolo7sd troops With his men hs vzs awaiting impztisutiy an order 10 ehzrge Finally he asked per- mission to charge ahead of or3sTs. and was told to go If hs wanted to bad s7ough He Eed lis 1szross ia one of tAs nOss hszute ehazsss evsr msd&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11

s2O for this belt? Remember, am going to leave it with each one of you, to pass up any amount, from one to twenty dollars no less than one, no more than twenty, and the more lib- eral you are with me, the more gen. erous can be with you" And look ing straight at a we'll dressed business man, he said:
 Haven't you confidence enough in me to pay me s2O for this belt?"
 "Yes, sir, I have" said the man, passing up a s20 bill and receiving a belt.
 Now" said the grafter, 'I wish you would stand right over on this side of the carriage until ask you to hold up your belt Now" he continued, who will give me BIO for this one?" and turning to one of three colored men who stood near, he said: Have you got S1O, sirT'
 "Yes, sah, has" came the reply.
 Well, then, give it to me and take this belt" shouted the grafter. and the darky meekly did as requested.
 Now" said the grafter, you stand on this other side of the carriage"
 Then he asked for s5 investor. at the same time announcing that one or two dollars would be accepted. and Immediately a flood of one and two dollar s'ills came pouring in.
 Those who paid one dollar he lined up in one TOW, and the two dollar men in another. admonishing all that none should leave until he was through with them.
 After the one and two dollar rush. he called for another five dollar in- vestor. still repeating: The more liberal you are with me. the more gen. erOus can be with you" Two men came forward. each with a 6 bill and then four more followed. all of whom were lined up by themselves.
 At this iuncture he began another talk on the wonderful curative proper ties of the belts. and then called for four more go investors. whom he soon found. together with still five others, making altogether ten szI dupes.
 Turning to the two oolored men EhC stood looking on he Ea-d- "Why haven't you men bought?"
 Because vs hain't got no money. came the reply
 Addressing their coicTei corlTads I'd the SIG TOW. the grsfter sad:
 Here. loan these men two sorsrz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11

can come in with the next. Don't forget, gentlemen, the more liberal you are with me, the more generous I can be with you Now, then, here are two dozen boxes. Who will give me 25 cents for this box? Who is the first man to show me that he has confidence in mel"
 In jiffy, hundred hands were up. each holding quarter.
 When two dozen had been passed out and the cash received for them, he lined up two rows of 12 men each, and, exacting from each the same promise as before, he gave back to every buyer his 25 cents and 25 addi- tional, and allowed each to keep his box of salve.
 By this time the crowd had in- creased and the excitement was in- tense.
 "Now," said the grafter, "I am go- ing to drive over there on the other corner, and I don't want you men who have been in the last two pools to follow me-"
 He then ordered his driver to take him to the opposite corner, and, or course, the whole crowd, including his pool members, followed him. Again addressing the crowd, he said:
 Gentlemen, a few moments ago formed a pool of 36 men across the street for the purpose of advertising my firms famous corn salve, and all though 1t cost me little money, yet the amount given away is mere bagatelle compared with what we will get as a result of this advertising.
 Then, opening large valise, he pro- duced some electric belts, and ex- plained that he wanted to do little advertising for them as well.
 "Now, gentlemen" he continued, T am going to form one or two, or pos sibly three pools on these belts for the purpose of advertising them.'
 He then gave an excellent and con vincing talk on electric belts, and im- mediately proceeded as follows:
 Nov, friends, I want to impress upon your minds that the more liberal you are with me the more generous l can be with you. Who will give me
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11

riage, throw silver pieces and dollar bills right and left and shout at the top of his voice that he intended to distribute $50,OO0 on the streets that afternoon.
 As soon as a large crowd had gath cred at the corner at which he stopped, he began extolling the wonderful curative properties of a corn salve which was put up in wooden toxes. Had he been actually selling the rem edy on its merits, he couldn't have made a stronger or more effective talk.
 Finally, bringing forth his big roll of money, he said: 'I have a system of advertising this salve that will make every man who deals with me remember it as long as he lives. Now, gentlemen, the more liberal you are with me, the more generous can be with you. My purpose to-day is. first to sell one dozen boxes of this salve, and want every man who makes a purchase to remain right here, ready to hold up the box in plain view when I ask him to do so. Now. then, who will give me ten cents for thls box? Remember. the more liberal you are with me, the more generous I can be with you, and I shall sell but one dozen boxes now. Who will give me ten cents for this one?"
 In an instant. four dozen hands were up. each holding a ten-cent piece. After handing out 12 boxes, he re- fused to sell any more for the time being.
 When the 12 boxes had been deliv- cred and paid for, he lined up the l2 buyers in a row and said:
 You have been liberal with me, now I'll be generous with you"
 Then. turning to the first man. he asked him if he would be satisfied to receive back twice the amount he had paid. and keep the remedy. too.
 When the man said he would, the --af,er handed him % cents. saying: Now. sir. will you promise me, eith- q to use this salve yourself or give II to some one who will. and no. for get the name of it?"
 The man agreed and the grsfter did the same thing and demanded the same promise in .hs case of each of the others.
 Now. gentlemen he vent on. T am going to make up another pool for advertising purposes; but remember, uOns sf ;hs F who were la this pool
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
BY ]. P. JOHNSTON.


 AAuthor of Twenty Years of Husling,"
 What Happened to Johnston.) Copyright, 1905, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
 The day of the old-time give-away graft apparently will never end.
 The first time I ever saw this game played I was eight years of age, and the last time was 52. found it to be the same year ago as 1t was 45 years ago, except that in the latter instance the suckers were more plen- ttiful. Perhaps the modern grafter was the more clever of the two; at any rate, he was clever enough.
 He would go out upon the streets in a livery carriage on circus or county fair day, after having fixed" the chief of police. While the driver logged the team along the main street, the grafter would stand up in the car
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
Black Trimmings.

Black trimming is being used a gl deal, especially on light-colored gov as it tones them up and makes v striking trimming. A gown of Ii pearl-gray is very chic with the VI trimmed with wide, handsome bl trimming in left design. The bol fronts are trimmed with 1t and ther a full vest of black lace. At the VI the trimming is put on to form gil and at the neck and sleeves there touch of pale pink silk. Black tr ming on white is very effective.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
Feminine Comment.

"Here, Maria, here is a story about sn Buffalo women who cooked on one stove for more than year and didn't have single quarrel in all that time"
 'What an amiably stupid lot they must have been." Cleveland Plain Dsaler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
Strange Raiazso-ua

h the Coiorzdo dsssrt there are rain storms dsriug which not q drop of rs- oer toachss the earth The rain can ss seen falling from the clouds high abors. but when f rszchss ths hot dry afr bezszth the clouds it is entirely shscrhed Thsss strzzzs rsinsto-Es take pizee in regions where the thsr- 1onets- often registers I1s degrees in lhe shase
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
Helninp the World.

Make yourself a necessity to the world by what you contribute in the way of personal comfort, by what you are in embodying before men all that is gentle, generous and pure.--M Dana.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
Hard tn Down.

When the good man seems to be con- quered, the powers of evil have still to rue their shortlived triumph, and to say as Pyrrhus said when he defeated the Romans: Three such victories would ruin me- .''-Archdeacon Farrar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
A BADGE OF BRAVERY.
Some of the Men Who Wear the New Medal of Honor Given by the
 United States Government.

The recent change in the design of the Medal of Honor again calls atten- tion to the decoration which stands for the highest honor our government can bestow upon its soldiers-a decoration ranking in the same class with the famous Victoria Cross of Great Britain and the eagerly coveted Iron Cross of Germany. The Medal of Honor is con ferred by act of congress only for some distinguished deed of bravery or gall lantry while in service. In the winning of it officer and private met on com mon ground, and such care is exercised by the war department to prevent the honor from being unworthily bestowed that out of more than two millions and a half of men who served in the civil war less than 2,000 have been awarded Medals of Honor. And of those nearly one-half were voted outright to an en- tire regiment, the Twenty-seventh Maine volunteer infantry, whose term of service expired on the eve of the battle of Gettysburg, but whose mem bers volunteered to remain and enter that fight.
 The idea of the Medal of Honor, says the New York Times, originated with the late Gen. E. D. Townsend, adjutant general of the army during the civil war, and the regulations which gov- ern the awarding of it are so stringent that 1t may be said to stand in every case for heroic and distinguished serv- ice. Hundreds of those who wear it,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
THE GIvE-AwAY GRAFT.

Agent Gives Away Money Lines Up His Customers and Deals Out Dimes and Quarters Electric Belts at $2o Apiece-His Clever Escape from His Dupes- Sugar Sold at Cost Price-Sugar Grafter Caught by Angry Farmers and Landed in Jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
Rose Color.

Rose color seems coming to the fo for light cloth tailor-made dresses. 1t is extremely effective with the sh blouses that everybody is wearing.