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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-11-27


be appointed.
Alderman voigt followed and endeavored to
demonstrate how 1t would pay the city to ex-
pend ten or even twenty thousand dollars in
gaining the suit.
The question on Alderman Volgt's amend
ment was called for, and the amendment was
adopted by large majority.
Alderman ONeill offered resolution to the
effect that the scavenger work Of the city be
done in the future by the street department.
under the supervision of the Mayor, the latter
being empowered to employ additional carts
Whenever necessary. The resolution was
adopted.
Alderman Bowen moved that the election
for city attorney be suspended, and that the
duties of the Office be allowed to devolve upon
the city recorder until further action should
be taken.
Alderman voigL amended by moving to
strike cut the clause, devolvlng the duties Of
the Office to the city recorder.
Alderman simonds wanted to know whether,
If the amendment was carried, Mr.. Corbln
would not continue to act as city attorney.
Alderman Volgt said he had offered the
amendment With that intention. He contend
ed that the recorder was debarred by law from
performing the dulles OF the attorney, aDd
| referred to the ordinance creating the Office Of
city attorney to substantlate his position.
Alderman O'Neill said that Mr.. Corbin had
proved whistle for which the city had paid
too much already, and IL was now time to get
rid OF him. At the last meeting OF Council
Mr.. Corbin had been held up for the admira-
tlon of the members as model of backbone.
He was prepared to show that Mr.. Corbin's
backbone had been well CREASED. He then
read ont a list, copied from the treasu-
| rer,s books, of the sums paid Mr.. Corbin, be-
sides bis regular salary, since the 9Th of April,
1870 The amount aggregated FIVE thousand
nine hundred and forty dollars.
Alderman voigt did not care what TIE
NEWS had said In the morning about Mr.. Cor.
bin. That gentleman had attacked and sue
cessfully combated with owners Of city stock,
road and banking corporations and other
moneyed associations, and the result was that
the city was receiving about one hundred and
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

The Trinitarisn Congregational cburcb..
OF Boston 10 May last contributed $40. .baa M
to the American Board OF Foreign Mi.
sions.
At the recent annual distribution of pr,..
at the University College, London, The fn
prize for political economy was awarded IA
young lady.
The plentiful rains of the past three week,
have caused the fields and trees to retain
their fresh green appearance to much lss,
date than is usual.
1t has been suggested thsta young LADY
who has been lecturiDg on "thoughts and
their ehariots," should entitle her ne,.
lectuts "Whlms and their Wheelbarrovas
There is not q licensed hotel or eating
house In Mercer county, and the traffic 10
pint bottles 10 exceedingly lively.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26
A Native Orange IsHm feast.

The natives have collected 10 groups, re-
c!ining on mats in front of the few priuc-
pal houses IN the village, The ciagaiette is
passed from one TO another, and to the
stranger unacquainted with their Language
sume grave matter is being discussed, but it
is not SO; il is the preparation of an orange
rum feast and the Hula Hula that bods
their attention. Presently two or three
Europeans, bringing large casks with ten or
fifteen hogsheads are collected, and TIE We
men and the syoung people are detailed to
gather the oranges on the morrow. These
casks are taken perhaps two or three miles
up the valley until the most unfrequented
spot is reached, where they aye filed with the
juice of the oranges, holes are dug, and the
casks are buried for two days, by which
time the liquor is fermented and ready for
use. On the third day the young people OF
the neigh boring districts, an assembly from
eighty to one hundred males and female,
proceed to the scenes of the revel. 1t is
midday; 10 shady spot, Iwhere the tropi-
cal underground has been cleared; all are
seated 10 ring. Here is girl hardly thir
Teen years old, by her side hoary headed
sinner of forty; next is q native man of per
haps twenty; at his right is halfcaste girl.
forming another portion of this circle ia an
American formerly a sailor OIL board whale
ship; his daughter, too. If mistake not,
mixes in this assembly, and the natives clos
ing the ring, are mixed with the refuse Of
civilization. The liquor is passed into tabs
and each person is provided with ha If cocoa.
nut SHE'LL the scene of debauchery and
drunkenness is inaugurated; and in less
than half an hour gallon or more is drank
by each one Of the assembly. The scene
changes and it is eighty or one bundled de-
mons before us. Every particle of dress is
thrown aside and the obscene HulasHula
dance is commenced; more liquor is drank,
and the revel has fairly reached its summit.
At times the scene is diversified by fight
for the possession of one of 1.-THE fair daugh-
ters of the Isle. Night closes on sight far
too horrd to describe, far too disgusting to
write upon.
During the orange season, which lasts
from February to July, the orange fsasts are
of frequent occurrence in all the districts
round the island, and it may be truly said
morality and virtue hnvo reached their low.
est point in Tahiti Alta California sketch
of the Society Islands.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

Col Thomas A. Scott, in speech he de-
livered at the New Orleans cotton exchange
on the 4th inst, Immediately after his re-
turn from his journey through Texas, gave
glowing picture of the fertility Of that re-
gion. lie expressed u belief that the single
State Of Texas will hereafter produce more
wheat, corn, cotton, toba eco and oals ''than
are produced to-day in the balance OF the
United States' He also said that within
two weeks contractors will be 90 the line OF
the Texas Pacific Railroad to run due west
with the view Of extending the road directly
through to San Diego, on the Pacific, and
that within the next six ytas passengers
could go through to San Diego on train o.
cars started OF New Orleans. He promised
that within two years two convergng lines
would be built through five hundred miles Of
the rich lands Of Texas, one line starting
from Shreveport and the other from Texar-
kama, ''tbese two lines running nearly west.
ward aud coming together forty miles west
Of Dallas, at Furt Worth, and running
through to the Pacific" He also urged the
people of New Orleans TO construct rail-
way from that city 10 Shreveport, sdistapce
of about three buHdred miles, and they
seem disposed to adopt this suggestion.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

On Tuesday afternoon a man nameed
John Lyons was severly injured, near Reno.
by being struck by the engine of the express
train on the A. & G. W. road. He was
walking on the track Of the J. & f. Railroad
and seeing o train coming stepped on the
track Of the A. & G. W. Ry., just as the exl
press train came along on that road, and be-
fUre he could get out OF the way the engine
struck him, throwing him up against the end
Of the boiler, under the smoke stack, where
be remained until the train was stopped
One of his limbs was broken, and his body
badly bruised, but be will recover.-[ Ven
ango Citizen.
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Gold at l p. m. ll4Ia

RoBBERY.-Last evening, upon the arrN
val Of the 1880 train going north, a Mr..
Brown, q cigar peddlar hailing from Cleve-
land, Ohio, was relieved of his pocket book
containing $3.50 In greenbacks, by a braes
sneak thieves. Brown had packages of ci-
gars in both hands, and when the train
stopped started to get off, and 10 the jam
at the car door was relieved of the wallet.
He discovered the loss imm ediately, and
recognized the men who he thought ''went
through" him. Speaking to one of the ras-
calls, Mr.. Brown asked him where the other
man went to. The man replied that be got
out on the other side OF the car. Brown
got out on that side of the car to look for
the thief, when the train moved off taking
the scoundrels along. Mr.. Brown wen
to the telegragraph Office at once and sent a
message to the cbiefof police OF TitusviIle,
requesting him to arrest the parties Later
n the evening 1t was rumored that the ras-
calls had been arrested and set free for want
proof.
At an early hour this morning the pocke,
book was picked up at the mouth OF Benne-
hoff Run, by Mr.. Barney Friell, who restor.
ed it to the owner. The papers were intac,
but the money was minus.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26
Parker Oil Field.
BUTLER COUNTY.

BUTLER COUNTY.
A well located on land owned by II. s.
Adams and other, near Petrolia City, has
been drilled some depth into the third sand
and been flowing at intervals at the rate o
10 barrels per hour. This, like other wells
10 tho vicinity promises to prove good
one. Adams, B'igb, Balph and others, we
understand, are the fortunate owners.
PETERSBURG DISTRICT.
A we'll on the Birch lot, in Petersburg
owned by Jackson and others, was complet-
ed last week and started up at about Is bar
res per day. This yield was keptup for
several days and owners and others count
on big well. The parties who sunk the
we'll purchased the ground, thus saving the
royalty which is usually paid.-[Oilman's
Journal.
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For Sale

Wishing to concentrate my
operations to my farm in Gran
berry township l offer FOR
SALE 8 producing wells on my
Central Farm lease a0athout
Machinery lie. to say l will sell
the wells with casing and rig
but not the Boilers, Engines,
tnbing Or other. property on the
lease. G. 2. BUTTON.
N. B. For particulars ap-
ply to Mr.. John Holsapple.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

SMART.-At q recent woman suffrage
meeting in London the hall was so crowded
that when the speakers arrived they couldn't
get in. Mrs. Prof. Fawcett and others
climbed in ladder at window, back Of
the stage and when she came to speak said {:
ave are told that women have not so much
energy as men. deny it. A moment ago
was outside of this room in the thick of q
crowd with Mr. Arthur Arnold. MIR. Ar
mold is still In the crowd. l am here."-
The little woman was roundly applauded.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

A merry fishing party, comprising Messrs.
Prather, Alden, Culbertson and Duncan, OF
Plumer, left that village yesterday on on
excursion to Oleopolis, on the Allegheny
River. The families Of the several gentle
med accompanied them, and gay time was
had. and "muon fish" was caught, by those
who delighted in initiating the example Of
old Izaak Walton, the balance of the party
"teu,iug on the old camp ground" in the
woods near by and enjoying themselves in
the good old fashioned way of holding o
basket pic mic. The party arrived safe al
home in the evening, little tired but yet
well pleased with the trip. If Plumer ha,
no oil they have undoubtedly number o
handsome young ladies, some Of whom at
tend, d the fishing excursion.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

Z The town of Fullerton, between Foxburg
and Emlenton, is rapidly growing in impor-
tance as ashipping point. A pipe line from
the ST, Petersburg District is now in opera
ton, Ind the pipe company have erected o
large number of storage tanks. All regular
trains on the Valley Road stop at this point,
and the railroad company have just compile
ted station and freight house.
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The Refiners Convention.

We learn that the reiiners met 10 Cleve-
land Wednesday to effect fully their combii
nation OF all the refining interests OF the
country. The combination have already
commenced turning the screw. Refined is
advancing and crude declining. The pro-
ducers are in their power at present. One
way to get out would be to produce less oil.
Something must be done.
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Important Purchase Of Oil
Hands.

Messrs. Frank Wright, II. Richardson d.
Son, and II. Sankey, oil well known oil
operators upon the Tarr Farm, have recent.
ly purchased eight acres of the d. Ritz
farm, in the Clarion oil district, paying for
the same the sum of $2l 1000. On their
purchase are TWO wells yielding fortyIfve
barrels per day. The locality is in the Gen.
tre OF the best producing district in the Oil
Region. The average depth OF the sand
rock in that vicinity is from $50 to 900 feet,
and the proportion of producing wells has
been above the average in any other part
of the oil field. Being gentlemen Of prac-
Iical experience, we can safely predict for
our friends profitable return from their
investment, and congratulate them upon
their good lortnne.-[Oi City Register.
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1t is reported that there is quite rise in
the Little Kanawha River; sufficient, We
hope, to let out the Burning Springs Gil
The operators here are interested in haying
that oil get to market regularly, as when it
does not, the dealers in Parkersburg use the
great quantity stored there as an argument
against giving us fair price for our oils.
Last year there was no boating stage in
that river from y Nay, ISL TO March, ls72.--
| volcano Lubrcator.
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NOTES OF THE DAY.

A perfectly white robin was recently
caught in suubury, Mass.
Eight new lines of railroad are now being
constructed in Northern Texas.
The Masonic Reunion at Wild Cat Glen
is decided success.
Mink are very destructive Of chickens In
Union county.
The recen: freshet enable large schools Of
shad to sscend the Susquehanua.
More people, it is said, have been killed
by lightning in England this year, than was
ever before known.
A plot of land In London Containing 100,
900 square feet was recently rented for $75,.
900, gold, per aunum.
Nineteen members Of Congress are to be
chosen in Illinois this year, an increase OF
nine members.
The Alaska cod fisheries have greatly in
creased in importance during tho past four
years.
The monument Of Sir Walter Scott, in
Central Park, New York, is to be unveiled
during next month.
The Vermont hay crop is q good o:e, but
has been slightly damaged by the rains
while 10 process Of cutting.
The Dominion Of Canada has an active
militia force of 43,l04 officers and men, and
reserve for 694,0O0.
A man in Tennessee over seventy year,
of age has boon sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for ,wenty/one years for horse steal
ing.
The average cost to the State of every
one arrested, convicted and sent to the
penitentiary is $1,000, while every boy
educated at The. expense Of the State cost
, only $500.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26
MIDSUMM Nj Err,


Around this lovely valley rise,
The purple hills Of paradise.
oh, softly on your banks Of haze
Her rosy face for summer lays.
Becalmed along the azure sky,
The argosies oil cloudland lie,
Whose shore, with many o shining rift
Far off their pearl white PEAKS uplift.
Through all the long midsumer day
The meadow sides nrs sweet with bsy'
| seek The coolest sheltered seat,
Just where the field and forest meet
Where grow the pine trees tall ana
bland,
The ancient oaks austere aud grand,
And fringy roofs and pebbles fret
The ripples Of tho rivulet.
watch the mowers as they 50
Through the tall grass white.sleeved
row;
With even strokes their scythes they
swing,
Iu tune with merry whetstone'S ring;
Behind the nimble youngstest run
And toss the thick swatbs In the sun;
The cattle Craze, while warm and still,
Slopes the broad pasture, bssks the bill
And bright when summer breezes break,
And green wheat crinkles like lake.
The butterfly and humble bee
Come to the pleasant wood with me;
Quickly before me runs the quail,
The chickens skulk behind the raj,
b High up the lone wood-pigeon sits,
And the woodpeeker pecks and fits;
Sweet woodland music sinks and swells,
The brooklet rings Its trinkling bells,
The swarming insects droue aud bum,
The partridge beats his throbbing
drum,
The squirrel leaps among the bougbs,
And cbatters in bis leafy house.
The oriole flashes by, aud lookl
Into the mirror Of the brook,l
Where the blue, bird turns .his coat,
Two tiny feathers fall and float
AS silently, as tenderly,
The dawn Of peace descends on me,
oh, this ia peace! I have no need
OF friend to walk or book to read,
Adear companion here abides,
Close to my thrilling heart he hides.
The holy silence In his voice;
lie aud listen, and rejoice.--R. ".
nereon.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

In June, 1885, the town Of Chicago au-
thorized the Treasurer to borrow 81, 900, 1t
not more than ten per cent. interest, psy.-
BILE 10 one year. Tho Treasurer resigned
rather than face the novel respousibllll.y.-
Valuation of Chicago In 1871, $2s9,-
746,470.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

Yesterday the town was disgraced by the
presence Of three notorious sneak thieves
hailing from Cleveland. They left town in
the evening, and are supposed ito be the
parties who robbed the Cleveland peddlar
at the depot. While here they were IL nder
the surveillance Of the police.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

While engaged in lighting the council
fres OF the meeting of Minnekauuee Tribe
OF Improved Red Men, last evening, NJ.
James Blake, one OF the members, was quite
severely burned about the hands BY an ex-
plosion Of alcohol.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

In Marion county, KY, cruel and uure-
brought it to her kitten to be devoured, but
the kitten was not so hardened in sin, and
kindly took charge of the little captive, and
now they live together as one happy fami-
ly. Nice story for Sunday School book,
eye cruele catt and gentille kyltene.'
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

Jack Garrett, Of Indianapolis, and Harry
Choate Of Cincinnati, propose to play COY
two men 10 Pennsy ylvanis, best two in three
games, for $500 or upward-French or fou,
ball game-one game to be played in Pitu-
burgh, one 10 Indianapolis and one in Gin.
cinnati.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

LosT.-At some point on Washington
street, this forenoon, policy OF Life Insur-
ance made out 10 II. H. Davis, Petroleum
Centre, Pa by the New York Life 1osurs
snce Co., and numbered 1929. The lluder
will be rewarded on leaving the same at
Mease d Armstrong; feed store.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

Cranky Nell the woman arrested for rob-:
bing Daugherty, the Allegheny City "drum.
mer." was taken to Franklin, yesterday.
The man was held on his own recognizance
to appear as witness.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

There is spring in Virginia the rocks
around which have lately been bursting and
making reports as loud as the discharge of
artillery. Some pieces weighing as much
as five hundred pounds have been thrown
up. The people of that section are consid-
erably scared.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26
For Sale Cheaps

J. H:MAGEE, OIL City, has some very
desirable building lots Tor sale 10 different
locations in Oil City. Also, new and sec
ond hand machinery Of all kinds for sale
cheap. Office, No. /, Sharp's Block,
Spring Street.
july l3-1m.
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Girl Wanted.

A girl wanted to do housework In o small
family. Enquire at
Gordon's Hardware Store.
Petroleum Centre, Pa. June %, 1872.
june 23.tf
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For SAKE.

One Secondhand Piano 10 good cond-
tion. Price $l00. Apply Of A. J. HAW-
LEY, Gold Water Office, Petroleum Centre,
Pa. jy 25-lw.
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A detective from Williamspolt was In
town, yesterday, searching after some avil
doer who had been committing depradations
In that city during the late eight hour strike
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Local Notices.
FOR SALEiCHEAP.

A firsttclass team OF DRAUGHT HORs-
ES, WAGON, HARNESS &C., In good
working order. For particulars inquire st
this Office. jy 26,2w.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

Emporium is now in telegraphio commu-
nicatiou with the rest Of the world. Tbs
line to that point was completed last week.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-07-26

The oldest inhaDltant IN Warren and Wa
rem county, Pa, died last Sunday evening
Mr. Zachariah Eddy. He moved to War.
ren in 1901 where be has lived ever siuce, a
highly respected citizen.
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The consolidation Of Beaver Falls aLa
New Brighton is now under consideration
with . iait prospect OF It's accomplish
Iepk
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For Sale or Rent.

A desirable residence located on the Ee-
bert Farm. short distance from town. For
particulars apply to ..... ;. .....
OWEN GAFFNEY.
Petroleum Centre, June IA, 1872.
il4-tt
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For sale

$4,000 to 20, 900 feet OF SECONDHAND
TUBING, at from rs to- So cts. per foot,
The Tubing Is 10 first class order and OIL
ready fitted.
April 23. IT, II. II. WARNER
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Sunday Comfort still on deck and for sale
at GAFFNEY'S.
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The cana! is being deepered in York
county.
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GAFFFEY'S Wines and Liquors for med.
ical use. The best and cheapest.
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GaGney sells Lager

Gaffney sells Lager
If you
Want q Salesman,
Want Servant Girl,
Want to Sell Horse,
Want to Sell Patent,
Want to Lend Money,
Want to Buy House,
Want TO Sell q Carriage,
Want to Borrow Money,
Want to Sell an Oil Well,
Want to Buy an Engine or Boiler,
Want to Sell House and Lot,
Want to tiud Straysd Animal,
Want to Purchase an Oil Interest,
Want to Sell Piece OF Furniture,
Want to Buy q Secondhand Carriage,
Want to Sell Tubing, Casing, Gas Pipe.
Wart to Find "a owner for anything
Found, advertise in the RECORD. as not ls'
than ten thousand people read it weekly.
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A fine lot OF Imported Wines and Ll9no"
just received and for sale by GAFFNEl'