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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

PTRoLgrM IN TuE PRopuOTIoN Or
STEFAN. The Chicago Pos. oi the 18th he's
The fslIsSsiug Interesting article. Saturday
Afternoon, Al the machine shops Of the Iii
nois Central Railroad, large number Of
osr solid and seisnti6o citizens witnessed
the. workings Of patent by which petro-
leum' Is used as incl for producing steam.
Petroleum for steam produe ton has been
already successfully adopted in. the East,
and the advent offs use for the same pur
pose In the West must mark avery deci-
ked era In. mechanics. The advantages
claimed for IL over coal are.
l. Much greater power from the same
boiler capacity, Mr.. Holton, the master Ct
the II Iiuois Central shops, stated on SAtur-
day afternoon that he could obtain more
steHm from one boiler with petroleum
lor 'sfuel than ftom two boilers fed by
coal.
2. Lees labor is required 10 imansging
machisery for the consumption of petro-
eum than under the old method of the use
Of coal.
8. Greater evenness 10 running, clean
illness 10 the surroundings Of the machine.
y, and In the personal habits Of the en-
ployees.
4. Petroleum As fvel is saving OF afty
per cent. over the expense of coal.
The application Of tho principle, with
Whipple & Dickinson's machine, to the To-
eomotives OF the road, 10 under consldsra-
tion, aud the difficulty will be merely Of
mechanical detail. Fret, ,xes. cindsrs, and
smoke will disappear, and neatusss with 10
the cars will be accompanied BY lees ex-
penss aud cheaper fare, let US hope, with
out
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

A dispatch from Pougdkeepsie, dated
Fob. 10, says: E. r. Lowe, the New York
diver, made descent at the wreck this fore
noon, aud brought up the bodies Of Doc;
Simmons, engineer Of the express train, and
the stranger engineer, who was on the en-
gine with bin. From papers and Letters
found upon the person of the latter bis name
Is ascertained 10 be ia mes Humphrie, Of
Carnansville, Pa. The lower part of mis-
body was badly mutilated. The, body Of
Doc. Simmons did not appear to be much
burt. There was cut under bis right ear
and In the side, and one on his chin, ueith-
or Of them visible when taken from the wa
ter, but discovered when the body was
washed. The remains were both neatly cof.
fined this afternoon, when the under ,sker's
room wae thrown open to tho public, and
throngs, of men and women and children
filed by the cofins The bodies will be TAX
eu to Nav York 10 the morning. This
makes twenty-five bodies in all that have
been recovered, and 1t is thought there IL nc
more. Tomorrow the diver will make az
other descent to bring up, II, possible, the
sunken baggage and express matter.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20
GOOD ADvlUE.

Ask no woman her age. Never Joke with
. widow. Never contradict . man that
stutiers. Be civil TO all rich nncles and
auns. Wear yOnr oldest hat OF course to
an evening party. Always cit next to the
carver at dinner. Keep yonr own secrets.
Tell no hnman being you dye your whly-
kers. Wind up your conduct like . watch
Vnce every day, examine IN isutely whather
yon are "fast" or "slow." Make friends
with the steward on board q steamer,
there's no knowing how soon you may be-
In his power. Write not one more letter
than you can help; the rnan who keeps up
large correspondence Ia martvr, tied, not
to the stake, but TO the post But the beet
advice We can give to the reader is. ths he
should bny his clothing at the store Of A.
Alden. Washington Street. Petroleum Cen.
tre. Pa. The stock OF ready made cloth ing
at this house is the largest and cheapest 10
the city. He has alss large assortment
ofcloths. cassiueret, etc.. and Ia prepared
to make up suits in the usatees m.oner i'm =.
aginabie lie bss also full line Of gen.
tlemen's furnishing goods. This 10 one Of
the best and cheapest stores in the city.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

To-morrow evening the last OF the series
Of social hops will be held at the OIL Ex-
change Hotel. We have frequently had
occasion to mention these social parties as
being The best OF the season. Mine hos.
johnson not only knows how to keep a
hotel, but understands the best methods of
entertaining bic guests as these parties bear
evidence to. We predict 9 large attend
ance tomorrow evening of the elite and
fashion oil the place, and feel safe in saying
that an old fasbi oned social time will be
had.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20
KenyOn,x New Double Acting
Oil Pump for pumping Oil or
Water in Deep Wells.

Kenyon's New Double, Acting Oil Pump
10 acknowledged TO be the best pump now
10 use. One OF its leading features is that
1t not only prOdnces Q CVntnuOus How Of
oil or other fluid. but that II creates and
sustains o constant aud powerful suction,
by means OF which the seems or veins Of tbe
we'll are 10 great measure cleared Of para.
fine and other Obstructi ODs, end the oil 10
the veins is drawn towards the well. It
bas been ascertainsd by actual test that the
use OF this puwp canses . gradually iucress-
ing flow OF oil. u 10 we'll known BY oil
operatore that this improvement 10 Of great
value, aod one that has been long sought
for. TIE abl,ss mechanics OF our country
have for years been at wOrk trying to find
ont come new end untried plan 10 prolong
the life lime Of sn oil we'll; and nothing YET
10 our knowledge bss been brought before
tbs putlic that in any way equals the power
Of the Kenyon Pump, experience bsving
tanght tnAt II ID the long continued sue
,ion tbst has the power to keep up aud in
crease tbs production Of oil wslls. Oil
operators are referred to Mr.. Geo. Bonlton,
Of the Columbia Farm, for
information in regard to tue practical work.
ings Of the Kenyon Pump. We append the
following test imOnisl from the maasgsrs Of
the CUlumbiS Farm:
OFFICE C0LUMBrA OIL Co.
Columbia Farm, Jan, 2a
Mr.. H. X. KENYON:
Dear Sr:-Ws are nsing your Double
Acting Oil Pumps In three OF our oil wells
and take pleasure 10 stating that We are
getting more oil and gas .Ion each Of them
than was previously obtained by the uss OF
working barrels. We believe yosr oil pump
TO be the best in use.
Respectfully yours,
G W. BOULToN, Sup'A
J. p. BARCRoYr. Nausger
For further par iculars address II. K.
KENYON, Petroleum Centre. p. o. box
oA7. janSl.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

A "WHALER."-frofessor Guoniug de.
livered lecture the other day 10 Hammond
Hall, Philadelphia, 10 which be advanced .
new theory 10 reference to the origin Of
petroleum. His idea appears to be, that
the myriad Of whales which are now defunct
must have had blubLsr ucless the sunbeams
acting upon It at the bottom Of the sea did
not convert It into petroleum! In reply TO
bis most extraordinary theory, We would
suggest, that the only blubber whale who
has anything to do With petroleum is mos.
likely above ground, and when acted on by
the mooubeams, it spouts in Harmonial Hall
Philadelphia.-H-rald.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The East Brady Independent ofthe 10th
inst. says A strange kind Of rock come.
what resembling crystali,s or qnartz and
studded with small particles of lead col
or aud specks of gliatening different hued
minerals, were taken from the Templeton
i Foster well one day last week. A beam
tlful specimen u in possession Of Mr. P.
Teupls.on, and u 10 we'll worthy Of no.
tice.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The Lawrencsbnrg Independent Gays:
The Methodists dnripg their protracted
meeting, which is still progressing in Law.
renceburg, have brought forward 10 ,be
mourner's bench large uumbsr Of Der
aons--many of known respectability-and
among the number some of the hardes t
cases In the oil region. Hope they will
effect su improvement on the morals Ct
alI.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Excursion trains will run from both Cory
and Oil City to Titusville, on the 9th and
2Sta insts., for the accommodation of per-
sons dssirous Of attending ihs R!cbings-
Bernard English Opera Troupe Concert
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

LENT Tho season Of Lent commences on
Ash Wednesday, February 22d. and is the
first Of the forty days Of fasting observed by
tho Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches
before Easter, in commemorative Of our
Saviour's fasting iu the Wilderness. Tbs
name comes from the Saxon leng. (sprns,)
from the time Of the year In which 1t 10 OBJ
served. The observance 10 Of great anti
guilty, for from the early sges OF Christi aoi-
ty It has been usual to set aside tsome time
TOR special exercises just before Easter Al
frst it extended only to forty hours, then to
thirty y-six days; and,i 10 the 9th century four
dsys were added. One authority says Lent
was instituted about the year l30 10 REFER
euce g. the miraculous fasts of Moses and
Elijah, aud that Of the Saviour, already
mentioned. Ashes were placed on the
heads Of peniients. Flesh was forbidden
aud vt tlmss the inlsrdiction extended to
eggs, milk and wine. After the Litapy
the Communion service 10 this day sal d 10
church.
Ash Wednesday is preceded BY Shrove
Tueseay. In Roman Catholic countries IL
was once compulsory upon the people 10
confess their sins, and be sasjven, by the
priest on this day. A harbarous custom WAS
prevalent ct one period-tbat. o ( throwing
sticks or stones at cocks; and cock fighting
wss common in England until prohibited
BY Act Of Parliament. The earliss. day On
which Shrove Tuesdayl.can faIf in any year
is February 8, and the latest Msrcht 9th.
1t occurs this year on the 2lst inst.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The trial Of james. Austin, indicted for
shooting Wilson Walters at East Brady,
resulting 10 the death Of the latter, was
concluded at Clarion on Saturday last, BY
verdict Of guilty Of involuntary man
slaughter. He was sentenced to UNDERGO
imprisonment 10 the county Jail eight
months, and pay dne oftwo hundred dol.
lars. o.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

A fellow convicted 10 the Clarion county
court last week, Of two charges of violatiog
The law, 10 regard to the sale of LIQUOR.
o'sndiy requested the judge to suspend SEN
tence fpr few days till be could get mar
rled, as be fsared,his ''glrl" wouldn't have
MIN alter be had been in Jail. His reques.
was granted.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

HUSH AND ArLK--In abundance, will be
'as hsled at the Festival to be given At the
Central House, for the benefit Of the N. T.
Un"'cn' OF this place, on Friday evening
next. Come out and have good old fash
iooed time. Givewhat you please, to J. C.
sc0't, Treasurer, who will bs In attend
aoce 10 receive oil contributions.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20
Gold 81 ! p. H., llI1s

The oil that caused the fearful loss OF life
II 'bs late New Hamburg disaster was
principally crude, sad had hssn shipped
non the upper creek day or two previous
70 The accident for New York. Mesers
Lombard d Ayres were par. owner, of the
amount burned, though in their case IL was
tusured.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

A Ere 90 the Smith farm, on Friday, de-
stroyed the house ofa Mrs. Smith, and
came near burning up her three sm oil chill.
drsn. Fire is supposed to have originated
from children playing a. the stove. The
Office OF Cornen & Beers was saved with the
utmost difficulty.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The Oil Reporter for the Northwestern
Independent, invariably spells barrels With
two l's, we should say be is an 1 OF fsl-
low.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

special meeting of the Ypung Mems
Christian Association of this place, will be
heid at the Presbyterian Church, at ~ O..
clock this. evening. A full attendance is
earnestly requested. By order.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20
i.spcNl NOtacvas.

Z. n. Pettenkill d. 90. ~
Park Re~, New York, aAA Geo. p howell : o..
Advertising Agents, ars tho sole agsat fUs the rs
,roleum Centre DAILY KEooAD " Mat city. Al
vs.tsers In that city are requested 10 lssvs tkxax
1. yors with either oil the above houses
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The Legislature adjourned on Friday last
.o' o'oe days. In observance Of the 22d Of
February, Washinston's birthday.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The daily production of the West Hickory
dislrict is l,6lS barrels per day, and o.
Tidioute $50 barrels.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The new we'll on the Baker farm adioin-
inglthe Henderson farm near TidiOute, h
now producing l20 barrels . day.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Pleasautvills is looking up. A fifteen
barrel we'll was recently struck or the Arm.
strong farm.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Rev. q. N. Heard, formerly of This. place.
but now stationed at Ridgeway, Elk county
was shs fsscipient of u donation Of $3.50, al
&As place, on Friday evening,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Buy the ''Red Hot" Saddle manufactured
In Titna vile expressly for the oil country
adopted to oil kinds Of weather, at ]. r
KrOns. al2-tf
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

a new assortment of Iancy Articles, such
I" combs brushes, perlnmery, &C.. just re.
es'Vsd at Critics Bros CAL, ,in and exam
lac the stock.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

A full variety of Skates. at
NICHOLSON &, BLAcENor5,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

A destructive fire occurred al Buffalo, yes
terdsy morning, by which $500 worth Of
property was destroyed.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

To keep dry-Live on. Goldfish.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

BIRDS.-The best Singing aud chespes,
Canary Birds in the oil regions are to be-
had at
n0v7-tf. J:W. REATTy,c =
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The same old discovery, Of petroleum b a
been made, this time in Bucks County
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

The poor mans story-The garrett
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SliprKnots-Divorcea. 60.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

We have full assortment ofSkatea
NICHOLSON d BIACKNoN,
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Bronzes, Opera Glasses, French Clocks,
rama Fine London leather Roods. at
1sHAN's, Ttnsvllle.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Bsst Cigars in town q. GrIass Bro,.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Gaffney has large lot Of scotch ale and
London porter especially or family use, BY
the bottle or case
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20
II. WILDE RT,

II now pfenar. q to execute BRfCK AND NA.
i son WORK IN ALL IT'S BKANCAEs M,
warrants to give satisfaction
PLASrRRlN0 done to ordr. BRICK CHIN.
Nlks pus mp Aleo. BRICK and LlNR coustans
ly on hand and tDr sale ''
kesidtnce-on Egbsrt Farm Pts, ofb..
AadrssA Petroleum Centre Pa. Give me call
tsb1o; ;1m.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20
TO PuRchasers of SingerSeWing Ma
chimes! Cautionl

NoTrcs Is hereby given that Mr.. D. C.
Graves 10 my agent for Petroleum Centre
and vicinity.
J. l.. JOHNSON.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Best Refined Oil 20 cents per gallon, at
J. RUTHERR0RD's.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED.

"A Dining Room girl aud TO 90 general
housswork. Highest wages paid II ami.
cahtsuits. Apply 10 'p"'
flS-lw. ARs. CRAM. Wild o., Ru,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Having added to my large stock. / am
now ready 10 enpply Scotch Whisky, JsmAf
ca Rum and ell other imported goods at
New York prices
n0vl2.tf. OWEN GAFFNEY.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-02-20

Chnntauqua Lake PIckerel. =.
Al the New York Meat Market. We have
on hand and are 10 constant receipt OF
fresh Pickerel from Cbsntauqna Lake.
janll-tf H. 4 w. PARKER.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-09-16
A Torpedo Boat.

A tOrpedo-bo is to be built at the
Washington navy-yard to be named the
Robinson. 1t will be 175 feet long,
with 35 feet beam. Her hull will be of
iron, only three feet of which will be
out of water. This exposed part, how
ever, will be armor plated with four
inch iron, backed with wood. She viii
be propelled with two screws, and her
engines are expected to drive at IA
knots per hour minimum speed. The
only rigging she will have, which IS q
fair weather arrangement all together,
Will consist of two maSts, schooner rig
ged. According to the proportion OF
work done IN the Yards now, it will
take, by close calculation, 600 men one
year to build her, most of whom Will be
from the IRON works. The torpedo will
contain 100 pounds of powder, attach
ed to an iron beam, which will protrude
from the bow below the water line. This
beam will be % feet long, and 50 adj
iusted as to be force out by hand from
water-tight compartments through
packing 1t will be worked by hand
instead of steam, as any unexpected OBJ
stacle could be more easily detected III
that way than otherwise. 1t is intend
ed, when orders are giv1n to that effect,
that the torpedo boat shall make
straight, under a full head of steam, fol
an enemy's ship, and run well under
her, and explode the same by electri
city, the beam being withdrawn at the
same time The boat Will be of com
paratively light draught, requiring only
! IL feet of water
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-09-16

A Hungarian named Eudre Tagete
of Fremont, Iowa, lately closed hi;
variegatod career by taking at one DOSE
three bottles Of Perry Davis pain killel
in most remarkable way He lett
manuscript account of his life, from
which it appears that he was of noble
birth and well educated He was en-
gagged in the revolution of 1915, was
taken prisoner by the Austrians anC
sentenced to be shot but he escaped
and went to Italy, and afterwards tt
Algeria, where he lost his money by
gambling; entered the French service
and fought the Cabyls for two years
at the end of which he was captured
to slavery, from which he was redeem
ed by female servant Of the daughter
Of the chief, who married and covelted
him to the MahOmmetan faith. Soon
she died and he returned to Europe
wandering first through the desert
stealing a camel on which to ride, and
at last reached the borders OF the Med
iterranean, where he took passage OF
an American ship to Messina. Heioin.
ed the army at Naples, and for insub.
ordination was condemned to serve foul
yeats III the galleys. Soon he escaped
and fell into the hauds of brigands, but
as he had 10 money he was permitted
to depart Ill peace. Then he went tC
Genoa, where Neapolitan officer rec
ognixed him and placed him i'll irons,
preparatory to sending him back to the
galleys. The captain OF the vessel
which was conveying our hero pitied
him, struck off his irons, and allowed
him to jump overheard and escape
but no sooner had he landed than a
French patrol clapped him in prison,
and he was reclaimed by the govern
ment at Naples. However, he pretend
ed to be French deserter, was not
given up, and III six months was fght-
ing at the Crimea. He served also III
the Franco-Italian war, and four years
afterwards was fighting in this country
was ended he settled down Oh the
banks of the Wapsipinicon, where he
fell in love with a farmers daughter
living at Fremont; but, although at
first she seemed TO return his passion,
she soon grew cold, and drove the poor
devil to frenzy. SO he bought three
bottles of the pain-killer, loaded gun,
and went to the house of his beloved
while her parents were at church, pour
ed the contents of the bottles into the
muzzle of his gun, asked the girl if she
would marry him, and when she refused
to do so, put the muzzle. 9th gun into
his mouth and fired, killing himself in
stantly.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-09-16
OCEAN YACHTING.
Loss of Two of the Crew OF the Yacht
Enchantress.
Correspondence of The Sun.

NEWPORT, Aug. 25.-Captain George
Lorillard arrived here this morning in
the yacht Enchantress, thirty light
days from Cowes During her cruise In
foreign waters, she lost two OF her
crew On the 7th of March, while on
her way from COwes to Madeira,a heavy
cross sea threw her on her beam ends,
sweeping off the after skyhghts and
flooding the cabin. She behaved well
under this trying emergency, and right
ed Immediately.
At p. H., March 18th, Joseph Ben
son, seaman, from Norway, was
thrown overheard by the staysail
sheet tripping him. A boat was
LAUGHED Immediately, and life buoys
were thrown within twenty feet of the
unfortunate man. He was heavily
clothed with oil cloth and rubber boots,
and sank out of sight before the boat
reached him. The Enchantress an
chored off Gibraltar on April 18th. She
arrived at Tunis on April Doth. While
at anchor at that port the boatswain,
John Almer, was killed instantly. The
port main backstay broke the spreader
aloft, which came down on the deck,
striking him on the head and fractur
ing his skull He was buried Ill the
Christian burying ground. On May
oath, the Enchantress left Naples for
Cowes, and alter calling at Gibraltar,
went to southampton, where she ar
rived on June 18th. During the trip
from Gibraltar the crew mutinled and
refused to work, when the cooks and
stewards did the work OF the vessel.
This crew was discharged at Southamp-
ton. On the following day the yacht
was towed down to COwes, where she
remained for about a month. On July
18th she lett Cowes for the United
States.