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The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

We are sorry 10 SEE Il disposition
upon the part of our operators to cut
down the wages of their employees.
We learn that reduction OF half a
dollar on a days work has been made,
and, in several instances, rs high as
seventy live cents. Here, where the
cost Of putting down a well is only
about twenty-five hundred dollars
say three thousand-two and hat
and three dollars is paid per day for
drilling. In Pennsylvania, where a
we'll costs nine thousand dollars, four
dollars per day is paid tor drilling.
The average price Of West Virginia
oil, taking the light and heavy to-
gether, is double that OF Pennsylvania,
or nearly so. In Pennsylvania the!
run their pumping wells night and
day, and their men rarely have more
than two wells, seldom more than one,
to demand their attention, while they
get for their labor two and half and
three dollars per day. In West Nir'
ginia men are required to run all the
the way from two TO nine wells, for
from one dollar and Ss,ehty-iive cchtS
to two dollars per day. The cost OF
living in Pennsylvania is less, if any
thing, than in Virginia. Ii our opera
tors cannot afford TO keep zip the old
standard of labor at the present low
prices Of oil, We hope they will not
rorlci 10 advance what they have re-
duccd, with the advance Of oil. With
board at six dollars per week, washing
at fifteen cents per piece, coarse boots
seven collars per pair, besides other
necessary incidental expenses which
we all have and must Inset, a young
man with good health, should tic live
to be a hundred, ~ith steady employ
ment and no calico to buy, might pos
siDly lay up enough 10 pay Tor coffin,
but we doubt it. / his is not right,
and the thing should be changed Il
little by common consent.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
We learn that brother" Fran

We learn that brother" Frank
Wilson, son-in.l law to Coon Gains
and late operator in sheafcats that
did not belong to him, and who was
walking around here ornamented by
pain oil mounted bracelets; which were
securely attached TO his little molten
sive paws, did not like passing notice
given him in the last LH6ricator, and
threatens 10 "bust" us. Anytime,
Fraukey, during Office hours, will do
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

On Sunday last, during the morn
ing service at the Episcopal Church,
Rev. Tompkins, the beloved and good
pastor, was taken suddenly i'll, and it
was thought for time ty a portion
of the congregation that the conse-
quences might be of serious nature.
The worthy gentleman, however, soon
recovered from the shock, and con-
ciouSness resumed her sway. Further
services for the day we're ignored. We
learn that Mr.. Tompkins is so far re-
covered now, as 10 be about again,
and, unless further sickness Svertakes
him, services will be held OH Sunday
next, as usual, and at the usual hours.
We do love this good old christian
gentleman, and pray that he may be
spared to do his holy mission these
many years to come. His taking
from our midst would create Il vacan-
cy which all must deplore, from among
the kindly faces that it is pleasure to
meet. To know him is an honor to
converse with and coniide in him 4
comfort and a rare pleasure. He is
one OF those of whom the immortal
Shakespeare sang when speaking of his
beloved Brutus.-
His lie WAS gentle, and the elements
So mixed III aim that Nature might stand up
And say 10 all the world, tIls WIS L man.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

Il. c. Nash. the correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Enquirer, is either an
ieuoramus or lunatic. We were led
to this conclusion by an article which
appeared III the above named paper a
few days since, in which he shows his
astonishing knowledge of the oil pro
duction of West Virginia, by asserting
that it aggregated one hundred barrels
per day. Such stupidity, living as he
does, within two hours ride OF our oil
fields, is inexcusablr, and the fellow
should be muzzled during the heated
ERIN, or sent TO an insane asylum to Sc
cure the public against his idiotic non.
sense. No greater wrong can
be done 10 oil men, in a financial as
well as a business point Of view, as to
belitlle the production Of this or that
we'll, or this or that locality. What the
producers, as well us consumers want,
are honest and reliable figures with
regard to the real production that eX-
lists, and the developments that are 60
ing forward in producing territory,
without regard to the present influence
which such information may or may
not have in stimulating or depressing
tie oil markets. II the above CORES
pondent intended TO leave an impress
sion upon the minds of readers as STU
pid as himself, that West Virginia ter
ritory was played out, and i'll fact new
er did amount to anything, he adopted
the right course; but if he intended TO
stimulate the prices Of West Virginia
oil BY msrepresenting facts, the iisi
ures ne gave were not only false in
their conclusions, but would have a
tendency to bring about exactly the
opposite result from that for which he
IaDOrtU. ~ rev SuCI DdDDiSIo 40 lA'a
same Nash, were there no other
sources OF Information, would depop-
ulate heaven itself in the course OF a
generation. Don't do the Enquirer
any more, dear Nash, and we will sug-
ge>t to the government your appoint
ment 10 the consulate OF
''Bingcn, sweet Binscn, OIL the Rhine"
The facts are, the production Of West
Virginia amounts to twelve hundred
barrels per day. The chances CT get.
ting oil l.erc are surcr than in Penn
sylvania, and the cost OF putting down
wells in this State does not average
over twenty-five hundred dollars,
while liz Pennsy lvania the average
cost OF the wells they are now putting
down is upwards OF eight thousand
dollars. Aside from all This; West Vii.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
DIR people are greatly indebte

Dir people are greatly indebted
to the enterprise Of the Misses Devore
in establishing, for the greater conve-
nience Of the public, a first class mil
linery store in Volcano, where head
dresses, hats, bonnets; laceS, and all
the paraphernalia likely to captivate
the hearts of mankind; can be had at
the most reasonable prices. We are
not familiar with the names of the
tackle worn by the ladies, or we would
go on and erumerate. Suffice it to
say, that the community are greatly
indebted to the ladies in question for
saving them the necessity Of trip
to Parkersburg every time they hap
pened 10 want anything desirable in
the millinery line. We hope, as they
so we'll deserve, the ladies will meet
with every encouragement.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
We are pleased to acknowledg

We are pleased to acknowledge
a cal! at our office, OF F. V. n. Paint
err, a gentleman from West Union
Preston county,this State, and who was
on his way to Roanoke College, Vir'
ginia, where he hopes to graduate in
June next. Success, and all honors
of that noble institution, attend YOU
sir. We shall he pleased to see you as
often as YOU can make it convenient &c
call upon US.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
-Tames Ridge, the operator an

James Ridge, the operator and
tank bui!Iyr, seems to be the busiest
man in all this region, and is making
money fast enough to satisfy the most
grasping for wealth. We'll, fortune
sits easy upon the shoulders OF our
friend, and we do not envy him, ier
the tickle goddess was wooed and won
in the good old way, by honesty, toll
and perseverance. But, about that
other matter, jim; why don't you
Gouble harness? This driving single
ever these hills isn't quite the thing.
We would not urge thee out OF thy
ways,old ooy, but then, we'd like to
see another soul made happy.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

The Biggest nuisance to travellers
who want to go east from here. is the
fact that they must lay over at Grafton
i half day, or go to Parsersburg and
get ! train that don't stop where you
want to. The Baltimore and Ohio
railroad is big thing, and they know
how to keep hotels and swindle the
travelling public.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
Notice.

At meeting head this nth day OF
July 1873, it WAS unanimously,
Resolved That we the Stockholders
of"The New Dominion Oil Company"
OF West Virginia IN general meeting
assembled, do hereby agree 10 discon-
tinue the business oI his Organization.
ii. A. S,lies. !'rrs.
Attest +. J. Magili. Sec.
Philadelphia. PL. july tttn 1873.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
Albert Ball, a gentleman of varie

Albert Ball, a gentleman of varied
travel, and who has had some expert
ence in mining, entertained us with
some OF his vicisSitudes in the far west
on Frida, evening Of last week. Moth
ing pleases US more than the acquaint-
ance Of the Industrious; it is through
them that we reach to 4 better under
standing of the wants Of the people
Cali again sir.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

What are the friends Of the free
pipe line law doing toward bringing
that matter up before the adjourned
session Of the Legislature, which meets
at Charleston next month? 1t is high
time that oil men were organizing and
preparing to meet the issue in all its
bearing. Let Senator Scott, of Ritch.
lie, have not the whining and contempt
ibIe plea that he urged, after the ad-
iournment of the last session, that he
did not know there was free pipe bill
before the Senate. Be prepared TO
rail Charley Caldwell, Of Writ, to The
cross, and placard MIN as an im5ec.le.
untitled for the position which de
ceivcd and outraged constituency as
signed him. He should be made an
example and warningt to hair-brained
politicians and buiIoons in the future.
Why. we consider the scoundrels en-
gagged in the Credit Mobilier opera
ton, respectable in comparison with
this scab upon the body polite. There
is another willy fellow we wot OF,
Johnson BY name, whom the oil men
will find a cunning and INSCRIPTIONS
adversary, and the more dangerous
from the fact that his early education
to respect truth and veracity, was sad
ly neglecd, if not entirely omitted. We
trust this is his last appearance within
the arena OF public affairs, and that
politically he is eifectually corraled,
ham strung. Brother Church; we
hope, is not unmindful of our love OF
him; and then, that other fellow, OF
the State Journal, whose name is a
by-word and reproach among honest
men; will bear in mind that he will be
met at the State Capitol by men who
know their rights, and who will
have them in defiance Of the corrup-
tionists. Petitions should be circulat-
ed, and the name and influence Of ev-
cry actual producer in the State en-
listed in favor of free pipe bill, ready
10 be presented as soon as the reas-
sembling Of the representatives OF The
people. We learn that the opposition
10 the measure are already in the field,
preparing TO do their utmost to defeat
the measure in whatever form it may
come up. Judging the future by the
past, no stone will be left unturned,
no act Of fraud and villainy unperpe-
trated which will weigh in the balance
toward perpelualing the rule of Brad
ish, Church & Co., in the monopoly
which they now enjoy to the detri
ment of producers, and to the detri
ment OF every interest connected with
The development Of our oil bearing
territory. This warning may seem to
some unnecessary and uncalled for;
but we know the INSCRIPTIONS and un-
principled character OF our adverse
rieS, and we prefer taking the bull BY
The horns at once and fighting to the
ditch.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

ginia OF IS worth more money per bar
rel in the markets of the world than
that of Pennsylvania; and yet, so to
speak, we have not touched our great
deposits Of the olcaginous fluid.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

Love Roach is dead. He died OF
tvphoid fever. at the house OF Mr..
Martin. on Monday morning, at
half past seven o'clock.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

Rev. Wayman returned safely
from camp meeting at Moundsriiie'
last week, and preached to crowded
house of eager listeners on Sunday.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02

Our mail connections are not just
as regular as they might be. What is
the matter with the Baltimore and
Ohio affair that they don't run more
regular.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
LOCAL ITEMS.

Brother Hyland will preach at the
E piscopal Church on Friday evening.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1873-09-02
Volcano LUBRICAToR.
NEW TIME TABLE.

cCHEDUI.E Of the I. F 4 S. II. Railroad.
= On and after Monday. May 60 1875, trans
will leave and arrive as follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18

In the city of Cotochin, Hindostan, and It's
neighborhood, live nearly two thousand Jews.
They arc not quite 80 dark-skluned as the
Ethiopian negroes. They arc Israclites In
the full sense Of tho word, and faithfully
worship the God Of their ancestors. Accord
ing 10 their own statement their origin is
as follows: A conquest OF portion oil ne
East Indies by tho Europeans opened 70 inc
commercial world the road to unlimited
wealth, and the prospect Of getting rich ~.
tractod adventures from all parts OF the
world, Among these were many young lsra-
elites from Bagdad, Bassora and Yemen, who
came to seek their fortune. After establish
ing themselves they purchased female slaves
from the natives a number of whom married
their masters after they Mero converted, and
from these intcrmarriages the present popu'
lallon Of Cotocbln Is descended. But on ae
count of their color they are under han
neither the Israeltes 0l Bagdad nor the " HIT
lews OF their own locality Will in!ermnny Of
Otherwise associate with them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18
OVER THE DAM.


'T Drifted, You Know, with the Csrrent "
Yes, life Ia q swiftrunnin' river,
And it's mighty hard stemmin' ia tide,
But the boat glides 80 smoothly At startin'
That one feels lust like lettin' II glide. mo
You hear the wild roar OF the rapids
That below you now thunder and break,
But you think you can easily pull back
when you see their white foam In your wake.
Well, with me II was mighty smooth sallin'
Durin' all OF LIES hrst summer hours,
And the river sang ever so sweetly,
AND its banks were 80 brilliant with nower
Whilo me light that hung over the torrent
seemd halo that beokon'd me there,
ana me white mist tina. use from It's waters
quite conceard the 81 ick gulf Of despair
To BE- sure. I psssd friends as I drifted,
iullin' stnrdily UP gin the stream,
But laughed a. saw how they abord,
while my DO Al danod along like dream
Wna WA mntter'i which way y was elldin''
benlnd ss,w only HES struggles,
And BET are me was pleasure-lifes crown.
i say ,A~d friends puliin' mp stream,
- AND they warnd me OF danger below;
But '<dvice 10 80 cheap that when given
nd experlenoe--well that's OF some value,
But Il aint always wisdom u brings;
I've got it-you're right;-'tls nettIe,
Aud pluckd It at cost Of Ito stingsl
rs tough lookln' up that bright river,
And seeIn' where might have turned back,
To think that TOOK things 30 easy
Lcttiu' every thing 10 10 the wreck;
But I'm hero now, Jest as you md me,
And l'm-well, you can see what am,
] drifted, you know, with the current,
And o. course went over the dam
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18
THE MARRETs.



W. Nina SSsss, tsas sa,
Ss on stss %ts%E arr
y Wv sss ! 49, y aSsisS ssf g
wa.s,.-fhs receipt. Of Southern wheat continue
and the mt "A AL ind s,ssd5 TN
s s s1r n sS. dS sm issr,Hr sUSa
nc s1 ssls. 2 bSrsi ~ ....n ssa 4
and i.so 10 DO q 81 ~
%si sS5 SsEn 4 Anil ~ EsSf
srn y wsre s;s es.sss whs q ,s
Western niIsd IN Eesator Is cen. owen viii
sale. Of isO bushels No. wSits in EisystcT Al 9
3.:.Th. receipts Of Oats are Light, and the mar.
bushels southern At s9;sM eenis We ato,e wss,,
stn ~ q cents for miied. and ,sSs cents for for
Rys.Jhe offering. were more liberal today,
amounting TO sbout 30 bushels The mari let was
e active, and the sales were only 'od bushels good
r E,s.,;.S. The trade AZ. supplying their want.
sale yssteiday ~ SsS lbs shoulder e s cent
and quote clear rib Sides ttil c.nts 81 which ns.
Ss3s Ssns:. snd si.si
,ib sides 4, % cent? for eash. bui time Iders are
@ Hsat as' sSor 9sFs Hs
ss SS,s < Y @ s's'
Ogfor.-There vas some oonsiderablc movement
bales sTSfssSs IS bss' q. bsS:mS:T A,
1or export ~ lbA@mh cents for strict good ordi.
nary 70 Inil low inidd ing and iey cents for mid.
pee but they ask ooncesslons holders viii not y
SS sss s ss s Ss :f ssa
weqno,e on 4 sssh basis. sfo,iowsi N adlisE, isS
~ oents Ihe receipts At all the ports yesterdsy
were Bsag bales; making 90 far this week es.21
leNt 6.ics the corresponding time last year. The
Ssga,.lfhe msrket for raw. ,snFar continues
| dull and heavy, with no disposition unaffected In
Any quarter 70 buy. importsrv are not pressing
dition OF the monetary question. The sales re.
ported Yesterday were only Z? hhds, Demersra
Centrifus.l At ~ cents. both for refining, We
hico i.,r TO god refining 5,isIk cents: Engisn
cents: do. boIes, No. IL, sCSsI cents Porto n co
groSsery sSss q ~; and DemerAra Vacuum raj
bVSes aud s,7O0 bags,
Whi.Iv-f There sr. no sales Of High Wines 70.
ported. and We n2te the market dull aud nominal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18
"%Hey Jiddie, diddlc,
Ihe Ats In the fiddle,
1ne Nv Jumped over the moon,

Among nc Mohican Indians, that famous
nrahcn the Delawarcs whom Cooper has
innlon Allied, the cut IL an object Of some
consf Iorablo reverence. II bore some shad-
9wy association to their tutelary saint, the
IL ,rtolso, and In It's sleepy eyes the great
.ncdlcinc mon co1ld read the signs Of the
future.
Time out Of mind, too, tho cat has boon
suspected Of dabbling In the black arts, and
dealing more or less directly with his Satanic
majesty. Not tnfrequcntly, Us In that terrific
BLACK cat" Of Poe, his Satanic majesty ontcrs
into the body of the cat, to lure his victims to
destruction. Bill Sykes cat, gloating from
the rldge-pole on the death-struggle Of his
master, was undoubtedly child OF Satan,
aud the hideous cat In ,'Bleak House" was Us
certainly cousin-german to Beelzcbub.
The Kilkenny cats are well known to fame,
having fought II out on that line CLOTHES line)
I'LL nothing was left but narrowing and mu-
tilated tale. The cat-o'-nine-tails Is also n
historical cat, though perhaps the cat with
ten tails Is more strictly logical, as witness
tho following syllogism mo cat has nine
tails. Ono cat has one more tail than no cat.
Therefore one cat has ton tails"
There are other interesting remarks on this
subject which might be made. The Thomas
cat, for instance, offers rich field for inter-
csting comment. His musical talents, his
foudness for going on committees, his stern
contempt fer hair-brushes, bootjacks, and
other domestic missiles, are themes which
have afforded essays to the loftiest talent.
When tho Cincinnati cat show occurs we may
possibly return to the subject. &"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18

OfffCE OF CHfEf OUAn1EhNAs1Eh
DErARIMENT OF TaE UuLf, ;
NEW OnLEArs, LA, October Z. 1sI5.
Sealed propoeals IN triplicate, with COPY o. ths
this once until p m on the iOth Of November, for
supplying the United States CuAr'ermaBtef's De
parfment with such quaint les OF Corn, Oats and
Timothy Hay, q the best quality as may be re-,
To stations in this department not Otherwise pro
yided, duriog tho fiscal year commencing July l.
. About I'D tons OF Corn and Oats aud 151 tona OF
Hay will be required In this city. and that required
for shipment II not known.
Separate bids, on di fferent sheets, will be required
for eacn article furnished
BIDS for any part OF the supplies will be received.
All necessary Information in reward to bidding,
requirements, etc, with blank forms OF propo~sls,
VIII De furnished on application to this office, aud
bids not made upon tnese forms, or IN conformity
thereto. will not be considered.
| envelopes msrked Proposals for Forage
A. BEUKWITB,
Acting Chief DunrtrrmnHtpr,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18
GOVERNMENT SALE OF THEMACHINERY
VI on The U. .. SUP EEvADA

BusrAu OF STEAM ENaIsE snINu, ~
,WAsnINeros, October ~. 1873 vi.
Yos aV % SwEbSEsPAS. ths istS ~ u Soysm.
U, 8. steamer, Nevada. oomprisins the enstnes.
boilers and their dependencies, screw'propeller
The engines are direct acting. with cylinders Of
loo inches diameter by v inches stroke reared 70
boilers and four superheAtins ditto.
The mach merry may be ,eIamined previous TO
sale upon application to the Vice Admiral, com.
handing the yard.
Thirty per oeatnm q ne whole .n .3 q the
aud balance paid In cash on the confirmation
The machinery, &c, must be removed from the
yard within four weeks from tho date Of conhrmA'
The right on the part Of tho aoyernment 10 re-
ssrved 70 Withdraw fhe machinery from sals 1t any
time, and p relsct any bid or Offer which may be
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18
.. W. BARRIGER,
Byt. prig, Gen, &C g., u, Y,
ID ROPosALs FOR KBEPING IN RRPAIR
i THE pugIJG PUMPS IN TIE DISTRICT


wAsnNaTos, October IL, isii
Sealed proposals will be received by tho Board Of
Public Works until noon October IS si5, for keen.
Columbia for the period q one year from Novsn,.
per l1s The repairs 70 embrace new material.
thorough working order.
PROPOSALS must be indo'sed proposals. for Keep
Ing IN hepair the Public Pumps In the District u
Columbia" and must be addressed to the Yics
Inc Board reserscs the right to reject any or all
bids. 49,
districts in the ead District VI Columbia. or for oil
Of them,
by order Of the Board.
o.,,a cHGs. i; Johnson, Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18
GOVERNMENT SALES.
\ GOVERNMENT SALE OF THE HULL OF
4 THE u. q, SHIP NEVADA.

GOVERNMENT SALE OF THE HULL OF
VI THE U. 3. SHIP NEVADA.
NAVY DEPARrMESTy
BuREAU or CONSTRUCTION AND hEPAfn, \
wAsHIsoroN, October 10. liza
The Navy DepaItment Will offer for sale q pub
iyn. New York, on DNESDAY, i6e l9lh day Of
s ssa%sr Nss.ds. tSitSout he msehin.ryS 81
about aouo tons Reasgrcment
be- examined II any time preyioW 70 the sale upon
application 70 the commandant Of the yard, who
win exhibit 10 persons desiring 10 bid an inventory
q such articles as may be sold with her.
Thirty per centum of the whole amount o. the
ton thereof. -
The Government reserves the right to withdraw
hid ar offer which NAV be oonaidered insdequate-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-18
STEAMSHIP LINES.

EOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
The swift aud connections iron steamer
PILOT HOY
will commence her regular trips for landings on
the Potomac rive. on
TUESDAY, sEPTfMpkR p,
leaving from SIXTH street wharf At q. m.
Returning. will arrive In Washington every
sssiG =" 'N"' &M H. BYLEs.