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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

A Kentucky correspondent tells that a
boy was brought near unto death by drink
ing cup o! whisky. There must be some
mistake in the location, as no Kentucky
boy, of however tender years, would ,snc!
cumb under sneha small portion of native
beverage.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

A Young man at Bloomington, ILL.,, has
shot his father, but TO his everlasting credit
be it said, he finished the work in the only
decent way possible by shooting himself
too.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Cobra poison has been discovered by an
English chemist TO be identical iu its parts
with the composition of beer yeast, which
Supports the idea that the poison is of the
nature OF an animal ierment.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Uncle John Hubert chairman of the
Fo"r'h OF July celebration committee, r..
ports having raised the sam OF $4,000 al
ready. Guess we won't celebrate. nh M,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

A Kentucky farmer keeps we'll discipt
lined standing army of toads, with which
be has turned back several invasions of
Easshoppers and potato bugs,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

This backward and disasseeable spring
has been OF benefit in one direction. The
poets had no opportunity to afilOt us with
spring poetry.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

The laborers employed at some mining
works in Missouri are debating the question
as to wheteer when the whistles blow for
dibner they should empty their shovels or
throw them back on the heap.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Rhode Island proposes to enclose Roger
Williams Park with high picket fence, to
prevent near-aighted travellers from
stepping on it while crossing the State. ssasss
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

There are 22S, l6l names in the new d-
rec,ory of New York city, an increase Of
about II. 600 over last year.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

The Ohio Constitutional Convention hs
adjourned until July Q.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

A Pella man has nursed to vigorou
growth $50 mullen plants, under the halls
ciuation that they were tobacco.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

The Penobscot Indians ale to be among
the competitors in a boat race at Bangor,
Me-, on the Fourth OF July.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Several deaths FROM cholera were report
ed in Cincinnati yesterday.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Look ont for the grand programme 10,
the Fourth Of July celebration at petrol.<
um Centre, tomorrow. 1t will be the big
hest celsbrstion in the region.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

IS The Post Office Newsroom Soda
Fountain is now running 10 full BLAST
Cali and try glass of ice cool soda water
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

A book entitled "Lectures to Married
Men" has appeared in England. Have they
not had their share already.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

There amt no uu'ting an ;ajnn;
He's a catawampous cnss,
And when he's doing OF suntbin bad,
Hes . wishing twas suuthin. wuss.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

One of the. "paients" calls a Boston
magazine "The Old End New" Only, Q
typographical error.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

The women of a Wisconsin town have orr
ganized society to prosecute men who
leave their teams standing ou street CROSSE
ings.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Jones, who has lately been married, saws
that courtship is bliss, but matrimony is
blister.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Aud pious souls there are who view
The world through goggles colored blue /;
And others who have never seen,
Except through goggles colored green.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Quicksilver has been discovered near
Rochester, Iowa, on the Cedar river.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

An auction sale OF some individuals goods
ipped up for debt, created considerable
musement, on Main street. about noon,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

A female student at Colby University, Mo
took the second prize for excellence in de-
clamation. GOf course.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

A New York restaurateur announcss
ready-made dinners for miscellaneous ap-
petites.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

People who are at loss as to how many
to invite when they want to give "a party
may be gnided by the following:
"For thinking, one; for converse, two, no
more;
Three for an argument; for walk ing, four
For social pleasure. five; for fun, a score. =
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

OIL News The old Barber well, of
which W. 6. Stiles, Jr., Is proprietor, was
recently cleaned out and is doing five bari
rails of 50 oil. This we'll has not heen in
operation for something near thtee years.
No. 81, owned by the same gentleman
was also cleaned out, but without the above
favora able results.
The Elliott Run Oil Company, are putt
tiog down another we'll upon their territory,
with every prospect Of success.
The Pine Grove Company, OF which AM
drew Fitzsimmons, Ia a leading spirit, are
making preparations to put down new
well upon their lease.
The Messrs. Ravenscraft, are well under
way with new we'll, on the CLAM tract
&C Conger & Co are putting down a
new well on the knob--the same lease in
which G f Ponlious was formerly interest,"
ed, having put down hole there with lit
tie success-the well only producing about
a barrel per day. Mr.. Conger, however,
has faith enough 10 the lease to try another
hole. Success attend you gentlemen.
The Smut-Nose Oil Company, are trying
their fortune in putting down new we'll on
the GlaDz tract. Volcano Lnbricator.
We CLEAN the following oil news from the
Butler Herald:
Several new wells have been struck since
our last They are located on the McClelI-
and and Woods properties.
The Timblin well above the old mill is
said to be dry. As we already said, this
shows that She belt does not 60 farthe r
west than the creek north Of the city.
On the eastern side the Stoughton we'll
is also dry and shows that the belt must be
narrow atleast at that point.
The great question now agita.ing the
public mind Is Sin what direction does the
belt lead" Some say that it goes south from
Greece, but the failure in the Martin we'll
seems to ignore this position. If it goes
west then 1t certainly must go still further
west than the Dunn well. The Say we'll on
the Campbell iarm south Of Greece may
give the OUTLET.
The damage done 10 the Ziegler we'll on
the Hueltou property, has been repaired
aud operations wsrs resumed on Tuesday
last.
Operations at the Winfield well have been
restarted. The rope broke leaving the tools
10 the we'll. All last week was spent in en-
deavoring to get them out. On Monday
We heard they were taken out We hope
so.
The well on the Sullivan's ruu has reach
ed depth OF five hundred feet. A vein loi
what appeared to be an excellent quality ,oi
camel coal was passed through at depth
OF four hundred feet.
We saw a sample of sand from the Dough-
erty well on the. Henry farm, and to MS, i,
locked not only oily but smelt SO. 1t oil
should be obtained in that locality look ou /
Tor an influx OF population to BntIer.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

An Indiana reporter tells ofa poisopiu q
by corrosive supplement-"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Coleridge. said that liberation was ;impos-
sible till indifference made it worthless.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

An enterprising ilinerant is Offering :stuff:
ed cats for sale in the streets.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Its the little cuss in the cradle that
makes home howl.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02
SUB ROSA.


The flower you placed within my button
hole
Has faded; but there lives within my soul
Aaother'rose, unfolding hour BY hunr--
Your beauty's sslf iu its immortal flower
That makes de rich with an unfathoned
wealth,
And happy In the heaven Of lis health.
so living warm this dainty flower glows,
As If a sunb.an blushed into rose;
With frag.ance like a welt from heaven a'ar,
And look as lustrous as the morning star.
do not come 10 crown your bssuty, Sweet!
Nor thank you for it, kuesling at your feet;
Bat pray that on Loves bosom it may rest,
A, thorrless as its likeness in my breasts
And ask Him who such promise here hath
given,
To let me see the Flower fulfilled IN Heaven.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

1t is said that the world owes every mat
a living but a great many men arc too lazJ
10 collect it.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

There are $500 Libraries in Iowa, will
673 900 volumes.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

Gold at 1 p. m. ll5Li
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

The census OF Davenport, Iowa foois ur
20, $50.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-02

ct. Centre, June, 23-7w.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
REAL ESTATE MATTERS.

Facts Concerning j. w. NOrton's Estate.
On the 18th instant, 81 4 acres, portion OF the
"Mellick Farm" at Painheld N. j., property be-
longing to John w. Norton, VINO proved defaulter
to the government, while in charge OF the Money
order Bureau OF the Post once, under General
Jones, having been offered at public sale by A. j.
Blocker, Son Co., and sold, the balance was
withdrawn at the instance Of General JONES' who Is
trustee or the estate, and the sale postponed to
take place at the Real Estate Exchange in this
city. The cause for this action was due Difference
General Jones paid to his bondsmen, only two or
three Of whom were present during the sale, while
six others were absent.
1t was confidently expected that Messrs. Abram
Wakeman, Sheridan Shook, Samuel Sinclair and
Colonel Charles s. Spencer sureties for General
Jones, would certainly attend when the sale was
held In the city. Pursuant to announcement only
Messrs. H. A. Burr. o. N. Cutler and Henry Shields
appeared at the Exchange yesterday at one O'Clock
p. NJ, as also General Jones, when the remaining
property Of the Norton estate was again offered by
Mr.. Beeck o Plot No: block = 2os5lx545sox
Yates for $3.50. Plots Nos 2, g. A. S, 8 and T. aver
aging about l4ox53o fronting on Railway avenue,
were purchased by Mr. o. n Cutler for $500 each,
as was also lot No. Is block 5, containing about
one acre oil land, Tor $780,
AT the knockdown OF this last plot the further
disposal Oh TINS property was indefinitely post
poned, and General Jones expressed himself to the
extent that hereafter the remaining portion oil this
conducive to public interest.
The apathy exhibited by those who are bound BY
the ampest security to the United States govern
ment to make good every deficiency existing under
General Jones' administration, for which they are
firmly bound, Is inexpcable. Not even to be
present at the sale, and by moral influence at
least to assist in recovering Tor themselves II not
the government, portion Of what they Will ulti-
mately have to pay, seems almost objectionable.
and the failure OF the auction proof sufficient OF
the 1nertness displayed by the absent sureties.
General Jones did everything in his power to
obtain the largest possible return from the sale OF
Norton's property, and had ne been practically
supported, he would have succeeded In recovering
out OF the estate an amount SUFFICIENT to cover
every existing deficiency AS the case stands now
the residue OF the property will be disposed OF at
private sale and II then deficiency still exists the
passive Dondsmen will doubtless be called upon TO
pay up" We understand that the government
intends now to take active measures against Nor
ton, and proceed not only against his property,
but his person.
Messrs. Blocker Son Co. also sold, under direc-
ton OF John N. Lewis, referee, Ave story brown
stone front house. 1376 Third avenue 26x70x100, to
IBidOre Heines Tor x35.5OO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
BURGLARY.
Police Commissioner Oliver Chnrlfck
Robbed.

Police Commissioner Oliver Chnrlfck
Robbed.
The town residence of Police Commissioner
oliver Charlick in ThirtyiOurth street, Eighth
avenue, was entered by thieves on Saturday night.
They packed two large barrels full Of ladies' wear
ing apparel, and were at the point OF escaping
with it when something or somebody disturbed
them. The only booty they managed to
secure was handsome silver mounted
pistol belonging to the Commissioner. The attempt
OF the thieves was discovered in a curious and re
markable manner. One of the maid servants living
with the family at Flushing. L. l., dreamed the
night of the robbery, or, she says, the affair
take place while she slept. and the impression
made by this circumstance was so strong in her
mind that nothing could dissuade her coming to
New YORK next day and seeing Tor herself With
out the slightest hesitation she walked at
she saw the thieves leave the property when they
were disturbed, and, sure enough, the goods were
found at that spot. This faithful and formidable
watcher over her masters property returned the
clothing to its proper place and then informed the
Commissioner of what had taken place. He went
some inquiries about the matter, but the police
kpsX nothing OF IT. Mr. Charlck asked Captain
Have YOU any special duty men here'"
Gum, indeed two chr adjusting the remnant of
much Manipulated Traoucos between his molars).
'rbey arrested burglar the other night"
un Dla they nov I'm; but their general duties
'wel they are about the station house good
deal, waiting, you know, for something to turn up"
"Om-ah. Good morning Captain"
"Goodby, Mr.. Commissioner"
The case has been given to the detectives, and
they are making huge efforts to hunt up the miss.
ing pistol. One OF the most singular features OF
the affair is that, although the servant all the
movements OF the robbers. the persons who
checked them in their villany were. completely
hidden from her observation. If the detectives
succeed in narrowing the down to any set of
thieves they VIII arrest them and send them to the
servant tor recognition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
~AksSss-.i.---
A HUDSON LIGHTNING FREAK.
The Weehawken Oil Dock Struck by
LiEhtning-HOw the Dock Was Saved
from Complete Distraction.

The Weehawken Oil Dock Struck by
LiEhtning-How the Dock Was Saved
from Complete Destruction.
Yesterday afternoon while the thunder storm
was apparently in It's infancy, terrible catastro.
phe was well nigh occurring on the other side of
the North River. At the foot OF Union Hill, not far
from the Schuetzen Park, lie the weehawken
Dock recently completed On this dock ore
placed at least two million barrels of Oil.
The Oil is contained in large tank. 1t is
well remembered how the Oil docks Of the Hunters
Point ferry, when ignted by fire last year, ravaged
the coast of the East River. Such an occurrence
was we'll nigh taking place last evening, when the
lightning flashes struck down unsparingly upon
the Wcehawken Oil Dock and almost rent the
slaves OF the enormous tank contain
ing the oil At the hour mentioned the light
ming struck on the rounded edge OF the tank
the mass was ignited and the waves OF fire
rose over the surface. A workman was fortunately
passing by and saw the flames at work. He rushed
down the hill and summoned the Waterman and
workmen. Ladders were soon placed up against
the tank and men climbed them with blankets IN
their hands, the only proper preventives which
could be used; With these they strove to extin-
guish the oily flames for considerable time,
but in vain. The ships anchored near by were
hauled out into the stream to avoid dangers way:
Water was poured % y OF engnes Du
the whole burning lake of oil with blankets and
cloths Of every description until, after some hours
eXertion and careful management the flames were
subdued The tide was moving strongly down the
river towards the bay Had the burning oil
escaped from the tank ana hooded the vicinity
the destruction that would have ensued can
scarcely be imagined.
The house occupied by Michael Quinn in Clinton
street, Hoboken, was also struck by the fluid.
Bricks and mortar were torn from the walls, aud
Rther damage done, but no person was injured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
Brooklyn Trust oompany's Troubles.

Affairs at the brooklyn Trust Company remain
unchanged Mr.. Chauncey, the receiver, stated
yesterday that he had nothing to say in addition
to the statement he recently made to the stock
holders and depositors In regard to the condition
OF the institution, and denied the published report
to the effect that the entire capital Of the COM
pany had been consumed
Judge McCuc also stated that it was the under
standing Of the stockholders to resume business at
an early day.
The following notice, calling q meeting OF the
stockholders, was Issued yesterday
To THE STOCKHOLDERS BROOKLYN TRUST Cow.
The undersigned, trustees of and stockholders in the
Brooklyn Trust Company hereby request meeting OF
all ckhoders OF said company, IN the Assembly Rooms
the Academy OF Music, Montague street. on Tuesday
evening August 8, at eight O'Clock. -
ull statement Of the affairs of the company Will be
submitted to the stockholders and their views invited
the rloty of at making good the capital
stock and the resumption OF business by the company at
early day.
HENRY 4. PIfRREPoNT JAMES d. FISH
JOHN HALSEI. HENRY SANGER.
VIM :. TISDALE. DANIEL CHAUNCEY.
SEYMOUR L. Hustled, ALEX, MCCUE.
DATED %. 1873
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
COMMISSIONERS OF EMIGRATION,

The Commissioners OF Emigration met yesterday
afternoon at Castle Garden, Commissioner Starr in
the CHAIR. The report of the Finance Committee
was adopted, and number OF bills were ordered
to be paid. 1850
Considerable pickering characterized the meet
ing, some Of the Commissioners insisting that five
Commissioners were sufficient to constitute q
quorum while Mr.. Lynch read from the bylaws
paragraph distinctly declaring that six were
needed. 1t was said that this was q printers
error in the bylaws, and the Chairman ruled
that a quorum was present. Mr.. Ouintard
had answered to his name when the meet
ing organized, but Immediately lett, nstrncting
the Secretary that his vote might be recorded on
the usual financial BUSINESS. THIS left only
Messrs. Starr Lynch, Forrest ana kaufman in
meeting, but these gentlemen contrived to dis.
pose OF the routine business and to discuss one or
two Of sue now usually disputed points. The prin-
cibAl matter spoken OF in these discussions the
case OF Joseph j. Hearne, whom Mr.. stevenson and
Mr.. Starr accused oil having on Wards Island,
cruelty, beaten boy ten years ,H age; Mr.:
Committee, had already suspended Mr.. Hearne,
but it was deemed more advisable now to take no
final action on the complaint. allowing, however,
the suspension to con niue until an investigation
may be had. Another complaint was from the
superintendent OF wards Island, IN which he al
legged that DR.. Ualick, one OF the doctors on the
island, had nsulted hun by using threats favored
with oaths,
Instructions were given TO have returned to Rou-
mania, at the expense OF the Commission, five
Jews who had emlgrated TO this country recently,
and IN this connection Mr.. KAUFMAN stated that
the American Consul at Bucharest was improperly
encouraging emigration from Roumania. II !ur-
Their investigation corroborated the Information
already had by him on this subject, Mr. kaufman
promised he would make remOnstrshce to the
Secretary OF State.
The church war was not waged yesterday prob
ably owing to the absence OF some OF the Commits
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
THE POOR SICK CHILDRES,s RELIEF FUND.

Additional Subscriptions TO the Fund
New and Happy Plan Decided Upon.
The movement SO fav0rably inaugurated for the re-
lief Of the poor sick children OF the city is evidently
awaking the charltably inclined to the fact that
the charity is one deserving bf AL support and
assistance. It Is now proposed II the subscriptions
wit1ln week Or SO warrant it, to charter barge
ior sail down the bay, for the use OF mothers
with their sick children, the barge to call at GER
TAIN designated wharves on both sides OF the city.
The well children Of every mother who has sick
child meanwhile win be provided and cared for at
zoe nurseries, which will also be designated.
This charity is one that everybody should give
his mite to make successful. The little children are
dying every week in our midst by the hundreds,
and the only way to stay the tide Of mortality
hours during the day from the stining atmosphere
of the tenement houses. The air they breath In
the purlieus from morn till night is pol
Fund, the list of deaths OF children
under five years OF age will continue all Summer
to increase. When the barge plan shall have been
decided upon all the physicians OF the city will be
notified, 30 that they can confer with the commit
The following subscriptions Tor the fund were re-
celved at the HERALD office yesterday
sAUGERrIxs July 49, 1873
To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
ENCLOSED please find dollar for the Poor Chdrcn's
Fund, OF which Rev. Alvah WiswaL of ST. Johns chapel
truly,
TOT oeOrBie sake ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.


young man, who gave his name as Henry Mar
tin, was arraigned before Justice Delmar on the
charge OF attempting to swnde. 1t seems that
the prisoner called at the house of Rev. Father
O'Reilly, in Carroll street. and sought subscrp-
ton from him for the benefit OF a man who as he
stated, had been run over by a city car. Martin
represented that the mans family was IN desti-
tute condition. Father O'Reilly inquired OF Mr..
Dominick Roche, Member Of assembly for tne
Third District, whether the latter mad heard OF
such case. Mr. Roche replied that he had not.
The two gentlemen, suspectlng that Martin was a
fraud refused to give HIM any money. Martin
then lett. Mr. Roche followed him and attempted
to arrest him. Martin offered resistance, but
Father O'Reiily went to the Assembly mans assist
ance and the accused was arrested. He was COM
mitted TO answer.