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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23
Iowa News.

There was great Are at Keosauqua on
Monday morning. by which four buildings
were destroyed, and several others injured
The loss was estimated at some $4,000 -
The sufferers were G. Games & Hall, Sol
Baker, Joel Walker, Judge Rankin, VIM.
McNee, S. Shepherd, John Regnor, Meek &
Bro, and others.
The Gate City Of yesterday, announces
open river communication now with the
South. The Gate wants to see and hear a
Packet
The Ha,ok- Eye says the president,
plowed her way across the river to her land.
ing on the Illinois side on Tuesday, aud
will be able 70 make her trips hereafter
moro or less regularly.
HEAVY I.oss.-A Mr.. Martin, from Ohio,
brother of Joshua Martin of this city, it will
be remembered sold lot of sheep In this
vicinity few weeks ago. He started homo
Nth about $4,000. 90 in money, and at Crest
line, Ohio, had his pocket picked of the en-
tire amount No traces of the thief had
been discovered. He had one $500 U. s
Bond, the payment of which h,s been
stopped, so that he will probably save that
sum.-Homs Journal
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

HORSE THIEVES ARRESTED Two men,
brothers, named Edward and Samuel North
craft, were arrested in this city on Friday,
the day of the execution of McComb, on the
charge of horse stealing. Missourian,
who came here in pursuit of them identified
them. They have been about here since
New Years boarding sometimes at P. S.
Farmers, four miles west of town. They are
from near Hannibal, Mo, and formerly lived
on an island in the river near that place -
They had boy with them named Alon 20
Britain; but ar the time Of their arrest, he
had disappeared, and the suspicion of foul
play was excited. They, however, were in
duced to make known the whereabouts OF
the boy. They said he was at station this
side If Keokuk. The Sheriff went there on
Monday and found him and brought him
here. The revelations of this boy are i'm
portant. They have already refunded the
money for one stolen horse they had sold.-
They are safe in Jail in this place. The boy
says they stole three horses from parties
near Hannibal named Hendron, Hilton and
Hopkins, also buggy, harness and two
saddles. One OF the horses, the buggy and
the saddles belonged to Hendron. They
brought all the property here, and had sold
all Of it to various parties. The boy disclo,
ses the purchases of two Of tie horses and
the saddles. TIE Sheriff has two of the
horses in his possession.
Since the above was In type, the parties
had 81 examination and were he'd to bail
IN the sum of $500 each.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

The popular desire to have the sentence
Of the law'executed upon McComb, has been
most intense, and there are some, we are
told, who profess distrust in the termination
of his career, and believe him still alive
One woman who saw him while on exhibit
ton in the Court House, said he wipked at
her, and another fancied he laughed in her
face. Still we believe McComb to be really
dead. We have the testimony of twelve Of
the most intelligent citizens Of this county
and two able physicians, who witnessed the
execution, to the fact any how.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

The ice in lie river, at this place, com
menced running yesterday. The Bloomfield
and Centerville coaches were unable to cross,
and consequently the mails for those points
were detained until to-day, when they will
leave as usual.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23
INFORMATION FREE /!
70 Nervous Sufferers,

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potency, Premature Decay, and Youthful Error, act
uated by desire to benefit Others will be happy to
furnish to allwho need IT, Gree Of charge the re-
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ed In his case Sufferers wishing to profit by the
advertisers bad experience, and possess a sure and
valuable remedy, do so by addressing to him at
information-of vital importance-will be cheerful
ly sent by return mail.
Address JOHN B. OGDEN,
No. 60 Nassau st. New York.
P.S.-Nervous Sufferers of both sexes will find
this information invaluable. Dec223m
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23
SPECIAL NDTICES.
vN7RIGHTs BEJUvENATING

w ELIXIR-"Canst thou administer to q mind
diseased ~ ask ed the great dramatist Yes say we,
and "pluck from the rooted sorrow, too ~ WRiaHrs
REJuvEHArING ELIXIR has such marvellous power In
resus citatng the dropping energies that Is like
incdlHabls boon to both seees The lassitude and
debility, the hysteria and faintihg so prevalent
among the gentler sex, need exist when that val
Of pleasant an palatable liquid, and shonld ever
be present the toilet table free from the delete
,terious minerals usual with cosm etics, II Is the
greatest vegetable restorative that has yet been
made known for the benefit Of the debilitated por-
ton OF the human family. Sold by all respectable
druggists throughout the United States and Canada.
Feb. 16, 1865, I'm.
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THE CONFESSIONS AND Elk.
l. PERIENCE OF AN INVALID.

Published for the benefit, and as Caution to
Young Men and others, who suff from Nervors De-
blity, Premature Decay sfManhood, &C., supplying
at the same time The Means Of Self-Cure. BY one
who has cured himself after undergoing considera-
envelope, signed copies may be had Of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
Dsc22-3m. Brooklyn, Kings Co. N. Y.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

100 guns were fred yesterday evening.
In this city, in honor Of the victory by the
Western army, under Sherman, of the TAX
ing Of Charleston and Columbia, s. G.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23
Fort Sumpter, Char lesion, s. c.,
-stgt SELF iS Taken.

have opened general Recruiting office
in Ottumwa, for the purpose of enlisting
men for the Iowa Regiments, and to fiji
county and township quotas. The town.
ship paying the largest bounty, gets the
men. Come along and enlist and help the
Iowa boys drive the Rebs into the last ditch;
and with your townships bounties. Ny
Office is at NJ. j. Williams Law office.
rs W. H. P. NORRIS.
f'R Elk Capt 47th Iowa Init
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

Grading, preparatory to laying the foun-
dation of the Episcopal Church. has beer
commenced at the Corner of Marke. and 4th
streets. Mr.. A. L. Graves, who will build
very fine residence on his farm, north Of
the city has contracted TO burn at the same
time 100000 brick for both the Presbyterian
and Episcopal Churches.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

We regret to learn that apprehsnsions are
felt in regard to the safety of Mr.. W B.
Fisher, Of Dahlonega, who has been absent
in Missouri 81 days, without anything be-
ing heard from him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

Mr.. Il. Marshall has rendered small con-
tribution towards indemnifying us for the
loss of our press, for which, on account of
the motive which prompted it, we are CRATE
full. The fact that Mr. NJ. is of opposite pol-
itics to ourself, testi fies to his devotion to
the principle involved, the freedom, If the
Press
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

State of iowa, Wapello County,
I,G. A. Derby, Sheriff of Wapello coun-
ty State of Iowa do hereby certify that
did pursuant 10 law, execute the judgement
Of the Court under the Warrant of the Gov.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

PASSES. We are under great Obligations
to the able and accomplished Superintend-
ents Of the B. & NJ. and the V. Railroads,
for passes for 1865 over those roads.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

The weather until yesterday was quite
mild, and il tried hard to rain a day or two.
The frost has started and makes it muddy.
1t turned colder Yesterday.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

James Thompson has been appointed
Postmaster at Point Isabel, this county,
oice S. Blystone, removed.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

The mail Route from Ottumwa to Sigour.
ney, Randall Contractor, has been dscon
tinued,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

ernor, upon Benjamin A. McComb, for the
murder Of Laura Jane Harvey, by hanging
him by the neck until he was dead, within
the walls of the Jail Of said county, at the
city Of Ottumwa on the 18th day of Feb, ua-
ry 1866, at the hour of IL o'clock, NJ. Of
said day
In testimony whereof Rave hereto set
my baud this 18th day Of February 1866.
q. A. DERBY,
Sheriff of Wapello County, Iowa.
We the undersigned do hereby certify
that we were summoned by the Sheriff Ct
said county, pursuant to Sec. 1894 of the
Revision Of 1860, to attend and be present
as witnesses of the execution of B. A. Nc.
Comb; and we certify that obediant to and
in pursuance OF said notice, we did attend
and witness the said Sheriff execute the
Judgment of the court Nnder the Warrant
Of the Governor, and Pursuant to law by
hanging the SAID Benja,nin A McComb, by
the neck until he was dead, in the manner
and at the time aud place above certified by
said Seeriff.
In witness whereof we have hereto set our
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23
A SELECT SCHOOL,
WITH NOT MORE THAN 40 PUPILS
VIII be opened In Ottumwa. about the LIST ~ Feb.
ruary, 1865. The opportunities enjoyed by the
Principal, J, T, ROBERT, Jr.,

for familiari,ins himself me.ho ds Of ,n..rue.
ton now In vogue ct the best Universities In the
East, will, IL Is confidently believed secure to his
pupils instruction systematic, clear and exhaustive;
gradua y leading the learner through the labyrinth
OF forms and technicaties to these first principles
upon which. with experiment and observation all
Special attention will be paid to the morals and
manners Of the pupils.
The principal has secur ed the services of su :
perinr Artist Rev. g. H. Worcester, who will give
Instruction n sketshing, Drawing and Painting.
The Academic Year will embrace four terms often
TUITION.
Tuition, including full course of Engiish branch
es so, ss and SIS per term. according to age and
studies.
Extra charges per term will be made as follows:
Latin, Greek, French and German, each -. 81, 90
Piano, and Guitar with use of Instrument,
Miss Laswell each ...,....... %. $500. :. 1000
Piano, Miss LasweIl, with assistance Of Prin-
Piano or Meiodeon. by j. +. Robert, jr 20, 90
Thorough Bass, and cultivation OF Voice,
ea o;, p So'0o
III painting. OO
Stretching, Penciiling and Crayon. ,...,... :. 500
Gone lesson per week in Drawing to pupis--vithout
charge.)
six, French and Zephyr Embroideries; Cone
ana Leather work, each ...........-........ 4,Oc
As the Principal has perma entity located at OF
tunwa, 10 Is his design to make this school deserve
| the liberal afro mage Of the public.
No deduction for ABSENCE except in case of sick
| ness or special arr angement.
j. 7. Robert, Jr., Latin, Greek and Mathematics.
Mrs. Hattie w. Rob ert, German and Ornament
work.
Miss Matte Laswell, Piano, Guitar and French.
Rev. s. H. Worcester, Drawing, Stretching and
N.B.-The school will open at "a. M, Monday,
February 9th, at Mr. Laswells OF Sc cond and
Green streets. The rooms are light, dry and warm.
J. 7. ROBERT, Jr, Pri ncipal.
otumwa, Jan. -. 1s6o-tf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

Eli hath but shadows, save promise given,
Which lights The future with a fsdeless ray
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

Use DR.. D. H. Seelye's Liquid Catarrh
Remedy, and you will be able to JON in the
universal commentator of this truly inval-
liable specific.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23
LOCATED ONE MILE NORTH OF oTTUMwA.
Eeart he Cemetery.
GRAPE VINES, MHUBA RIB, &C.,

together with the best varieties of EvERGREENS
DECIDIOUS, and ORNAMENTAL TREES and
SHRUBS, ROSES and VINES, at prices a. low as the
Burlington or other reliable nurseries.
Particular attention will be paid to
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04

FOUNTAINS AND SHADE TREEs--The State Of
Maine notwithstanding its unenviablc fame for
coerciye temperance, has a Law upon her statute
books that might be initiated with profit TO the
pubiic rood lsewhere. Il was enacted at the
suggestion of Governor Hubbard IN 1851. He
was and still is an extensive medical practitioner
in the State aud In course Of his iourreIings far
and near, driving his own he1st he realized the
need of frequent and convenient watering places
on the highways. By his recommendation the
Legislature passed law proposing that any per-
son, 10 the acceptance Of the Seleetmen, who
should set up good tub or trough by the road
side into which pure water should be constantly
discharged and make II easily accessible to tray
elers. would have an abatement of three dollars on
nience should be maintained. The confequence
ia now, that one cannot travel far on any principal
road in Maine, where he will not ses q flowing
fountain of pure water at which horses and cat
tie can refresh themselves; and for the most part,
also, he will see a tin dpper hanging from the
penstocl1 by means Of which the human traveller
NAV partake of Adams ale. Another provision
of law In Maine, entitled TO imitation, Is this:
Any persons in the rural towns who will set out
and properly protect, rows OF shade trees on the
lines Of the road, are rewarded by an abatement
of their taxes. In many towns, therefore, the
highways are ornamented and shaded by growing
sugar naples, elm, linden and other deciduous
trees and in many instances the effect is much
set of by the intermingling of evergreen trees,
such as hemlocks, frs, spruce, cedars and pines.
Such ornaments are not only luxury 10 travel
era in warm weather, but they enhance the value
of the contiguous farms.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04
APPONTlfENTS 81 THE G0TERN0R

APPOINTMENTS By THE GO FERN0R.
The Governor has appointed the following com
missioners
srAFFoRD CoCNTE.-Ios. B. Ficklsn, J. s. Kin
kerr J. R. McGIegOr
CRY OF LVNCHsURs.-Jas. N. Cobbs, 2. D.
Crenshaw, A B. Rueker.
PTFEBsEURG.-Alex. DOMAIN, Thoe Wallace,
John Revan.
FRlDERIoKsBURs.-G. ". Eve, Hugh Scott
Wm. Il. Cunningham.
STATE AUDIrOR-Dr Lewis W. Webb, State
Auditor, having rendered his resignation on the
son Of June, the Governor has appointed VIM. p
Taylor, ESQ.,, Of Richmond to OH the position
We understand that Or. Webb resigned in conSe-
ouence Of having received an appointment under
the United States Government, At Portsmouth,
Va. where Or. Webb resides. His resignation Is
much 70 be regretted, a. he was sn efficient and
courteous state officer and pleasant and saable
gentleman.
Governor PeirpOint has also appointed Gusiavus
A. Myers a visitor to the Medical College Of Vir-
GINA, to GIL the vacsncy esnsed by the vacancy
caused by the absence Of Charles W. Russell.
NoTAEIEs.-James X. Gilmore, ESQ, has besn
appointed a Notary Public in and for tho county
Of Smyth Charles P. Bigger in and for the city
Of .Richmoad. and !. N. wilkins in and for the
county Of Prince Edward.
a. J. Macklin is appointed "a Tobacco Inspee-
TOT az the Centre warehouse, Petersburg.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04
THE1TRIr1L GOSSIP

he-attendance at the Richmond Theatre con-
tDues meagre a good pantomimlc or ballet
troupe might bring ont the anuSeTent seekers in
force. The drama certainly does not attract them
daring the heated term" The Cou!docks are
In St. Louis. The Keans are in Milwaukee
Their engagements until the 18th Of October will
carry them .eonseeutively to Cleveland, Buffalo
Montreal, New York. Boston and Philadelphia
Wohdef IL they will visit Richmond
Mrs. Jane Davenport Lander has gone to Eu'
rope. Emma Stanley opened at the STANDARD
Theatre, London, on 18th ult, with her - Seven
Ages Of Woman" Mad. Celeste was al the Vic
toria. new burlesque upon East Lynne is
70 be produced at the Arch, Philadelphia. during
the present engagement Of Frank Drew. 1t is en-.
titled the %Gleat Western" and Mr. Drew Is to
appear As Lady Isabelle and Mad. Vine. Nixou's
Circus has gone from Norfolk towards Newberr
No
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04
\ .OrEsTIOy OF JURISDICTION

Governor Grape, Of Michigan has written a
Ntter 70 the Secretary Of War declining TO turn
over 70 the military authorities, for trial By court
martial, two lieutenants and one enlisted man
OF :he "a Reserve Corps, who are charged with
the homicide Of hack.driver in Detroit Gov.
CrspG in refusing compliance with the Secre-
tAry's request makes the following points /.
That although the parties were and are in the
military service Of the United States yet they were
not in the discharge Of military duty at the tune
Of committing the offence. ?. That tbs homi-
eide was committed beyond the limits Of the mil
Itsry camp to which the accused were attached.
8 II was not an offence against the peace and
sovereignty Of the United States, but against
tbo.s ofthe State Of Michigan. 4. That he has
M p6,rer. under the constitution aud laws Of that
ststsrto comply with the seeresary's request.
In reference TO the act Of March 81, 1855, under
wbleA the transfer Of jurisdiction from the civil
70 The military authorities is asked, Gov. Grape
says:
Il never could have been the intention Of Con
s-rsss ths,. In time Of war; insurrection OF rebel
Ron. each and every person in the military ser
vics Of the United States, and subject 70 the arI
oles Of war should not be exempt IRON response
bity 70 the civil tribunals Of the eountFy lor .ns
Srtmsa committed By him away IE0w sa"la' su4
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04
TIE DE4D IN TIE TILDERNEss.

The expedition to the ba,tle,felds Of the vii.
derness sent out from Washington TO- the pur.
pose Of buTying the dead whose remains were
above grOand, or had been imPertecty buried,
and 70 re-marksueh Of the graves Es could be
identified has finished is work.
The task was commenced on the 18th ulL, on
what was the extreme hight. and worked round
70 the left. Very few remains were found unbu.
red. About seven hundred in all were identified.
and Esat kesd-boaIds placed above the graves
designating the name, regiment ETC., etc.
Two cemeteries were estsblshed-one on the
Orange Court House road, about mile and a half
nom the Lacy House, and the other on the
Orange Court House plank read. These we're en-.
closed with white rails. At the junction Of tie
two roads guds.boaTd was placed to direct Wis
itSrs 70 the cemeteries.
The expedition was under the direction Of Capt.
James n. Moore A. .. NJ. sad the working par
., etc, was the First Regiment Of Iaucock's
Veteran Corps, under command Of Col Bird.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04
Shipping News.
ARRIVAL AND SAILING OF THE OCEAN STEAMERS
PORT OF. RICHMOND, July >, 1885.
ARRIVED.


steamer Thomas Coliyor, McCarric, Norfolk, U. 8.
mail, mds. and pass, W. C.. Smith.
Steamer City Point Talbot. Norfolk U s.. mall, mdis
and pas, Haskins X Bridgford.
ID. d w. Currtc.
steamers. o. Pierce, Briggs, City Point, govt of.
GERS.
Steamer Eliza Hancock, Post, Fortress Monroe, govt
officers.
steamer Armitase bearley, Adams, Newport News
steamer Massachusetts, Cork, Baltimore, pleasure
steamer C. p. Smith, Byers, Norfolk, government
officials.
Steamer Yazoo, Couch, y. Y, at City Point, mdss.
Steamer Thos Collyer No. ., Williams, Washington.
Steamer James 5. Green, Young, Baltimore, paroled
schooner MIL Creek, Roy Bangor lumber, B Ward.
well Z Co
Steamer NJ. Martin. Livingston, Norfolk, U. s. mali
mdse. and pass, W. G. Smith.
Steamer Dictator, bearing, Norfolk, us mall, mdse-
and pass, Haskins * BridgfOrd.
Steamer Escort, Perez, Washington, mail and govt
steamer Lady Lang, Blanchard, Washington, govt
orders.
steamer Eagle, Johnson, City Point, government
ders.
steamer vineland, Minden, City Point, government
ders.
Schooner CLARA, Derrieks Fortress Monroe, for
ders.
Schooner Mary Willis, Phillips, BALTIC, mdse, H. L.
Schooner Il. C. whnlden, Neal, New York, mdse., D.
w. Cunie.
Schooner Iris, Kirby, BALTIC, light.
Steamer c. L. Page Frink, Fortress Monroe, for or.
ders.
Revenue cutter Diamond, Holley, Washington, COVE
orders.
MEMORANDA
The schooners 5. L. James, Napoleon, and the Jamea
Balus at the Point Island, below hGese'tI ana ia,
candy Point name mot AscertHlned
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04
COTTON AT NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans letter dated the 18th u gives the fol
lowing interesting information concerning cotton:
The receipts Of cotton at this port last week were
H. $40 bales principally from the Red River country.
The stock Ol merchantabc cotton on hand in the whole
Southern country is estimated at about bales
Add this 800 CO0 for the growing CROP large eti
mate aud have O0J bales Tor the estimated re-
cepS 1t all ports the preseat yearup to October l.
1865. The royal staple Is beginning 10 come ia pretty
rapidly from the great water COURSES and additional
impetus will doubt be given to IL by the doing
away Of s. per bale hospital tax Could now the rs
tax be done away alec and absolute Tree trade
restored, tho whole stock on hand would at
into market to be exchanged for Yankee notions.
some 5000 bales OF recent receipts from Red River
consigned TO the Louisiana state Bank against which
sequestraOn suit has been commenced the part Of
tue State II appears that at the time Governor Shep
ley here, the State depOsitor in the Bank TO
the amount Of sl6s I52 IL, which, by the advice and
consent Of Governor shepey and the military authOr
tics, was invested in cotton within the Confederate
lines. This Is tho cotton seized for sequestration
the petition Of the Governor and his deposition that he
"has reason 10 apprehend and does apprehend that
said cotton and its proceeds will be removed from the
State OF Louisiana before the said State have the
benefit OF her rights aud claims In and to such pro-
ceods -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-04
TIE PETROLEUM BUSINESS.
The Philadelphia Ledger saws

ANY OF who will look over the stock list and
compare prices with what they were some nine
months ago, will readily discover that immense
sums Of money have been lost. Some few, who
early realized on their oil company shares, and at
that time apparently made large fortunes, are
well of if they put their oil profits into real es
tate or the more substantial stock securities; but
there were comparatively few Of this charac-
ter Quite number realized largely, but un.
fortunately, the great majority forgot the old
saving, that the same individual is rarely, if
ever, twice struck by lightning, or twice draws
a capital prize in q lottery. They too general
ly put Their first profits in again, grasp.
ing for a still larger return. The result Is, they
hold thousands Of acres Of barren lands, some
few wells irregular in their produce Of oil
and very considerable number producing no oil
at all. The formation of companies and the traffic
in shares are things of the past. Companies are
now occasionally started, but there are no pur-
chasers of shares. The business is utterly used
up. Millions upon millions Of dollars as repre-.
sented by paper shares of companies, are swept
from existence and will never be heard of mole
in any tangible shape. The lands remain on
which these corporations were formed, and what
ever of value they possessed as oil producing ter.
ritory is still in the earth, bat the difficulty Of
reaching it, and the uncertainty of its amount
when reached, arc facts that capitalists have
learned 10 measure by more practical tests than
come from lively mag ination. The poetry Of
petroleum is fast following the mOrus multcau-
ius," tie "merino sheep and "tu.ip" manias Of
other years.