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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-24
CLOSING PRICEs-4 O'CLOCK P. M.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

Cotton in Demand and Firm; Receipts
at the Ports, 1s,41s Bales-Flour Acc
tive and Firmer-Nheat Firm-Corn
Quiet-Pork Quiet-Lard Active and
Characterization Quiet but Firm
Spirits Turpentine Dearer- Rosin
Quiet - Groceries Quiet - Whiskey
Firmer.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22--8 +. ".
There was still more activity in commercial cir
ces to-day, and the merchandise markets have
quite generally assumed a frmer tone while in
many cases prices have advanced materially
within a few days and are steadily advancing. A
ireer movement in breadstufs, and the conse-
quent buoyancy by which the markets are charac-
terized, afford one OF the most hopeful features,
when viewed from the sellers standpoint, as 1t
presages a ready market and remunerative prices
lot American cereals and their product for some
'ine TO come. On Change to-day the &C
tivity In -four was undated, and the mar.
ket accordingly ruled very strong-higher
prices Tor everything in the way of shipping -four
especially being the order Of the day. The market
Tor wheat was In close sympathy with that for
hour, and ruled very strong under a good inquiry.
the actual transactions being in nowise Indicative
OF the demand, prime wheat being held above the
views OF buyers, and proiers of full prices were
generally neglected. The corn market was quiet.
but strong. Oats were likewise less active. but
not appreciably changed. The market for pro.
visions continued slow and transactions we're of an
unimportant character, except In lard, for which
there was a good demand, and the market closed
nrmer. Groceries were quiet. Cotton was in more
ssAaa sgd shade better tor future Spirits Of turpen
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-24
SALES AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
o A. M.-BefOre Gail.

s200c0 Us $50, C, '67.s3 ll5%
1000 US $40, C. '65. .b3 1875
2cOO do.............ll 5i4
100 Us SIS, 'Sl.c. Il3L
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23
Burned To Death.
Curtis Nsa aged sbont seven years, son

Curtis Neai aged sbont seven yesrs, son
OF John Neal. met with terrible accident
at his home, in Greenvile, on the 2Sth, by
which be was burned so badly that death
ensued the same day 1t appears that be
had started fire 10 little furnace IN the
garden, and the flames not progressing as
rapidly as desired, he took can of kero'
sene oil and attempted TO pour some of the
fluid on the fire, when an explosion took
place, the burning oil being scattered ell
over bis person. He was instantly envel-
oped 10 flames and in this condition ran
screaming around the house till caught and
wrapped 10 quilt by two neigbbor women,
who heard the explosion aud came to the
rescue. The flames were extingnished but
not until his clothing was literally burned
off him, and three-lourths Of the surface Of
hls body terribly burned. He fingered in
extreme agony until evening, when death
put hn end to bis sufftriUgs.
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Lard Oil and kerOse nc.

When men approach the age 10 which
they ale likely to be classed among the
oldest inhabitants. they are naturally given
to looking back and comparing the present
with the past. One of the men who are
constantly looking, reminded us, lately, OF
the difference between the present and the
days when Lard Oil and Sperm Oil formed
the staple olsaginous supply. "Then" said
be, "you paid dollar or dollar and q
dollar and quarter for gallon Of lard oil ;
now, crude petroleum is going begging for
buyers In this market at five cents gallon
Contrary to the usual inclination In such
cases, our friend seemed TO think the pres
ent had the advantage over the past, IN
that instance, go far, at least, as consumers
are concerned. lie expressed no idea as to
the effect Of the "reminiscences 90 the minds
of the producers of petroleum. CommeH
cial. 4
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

The buckwbeat portion OF the oil region
appear to have holy horror OF our thriv/
lug oil towns, imagining the population to
be mainly composed OF cutthroats aud deg
p p.radoes Of thc worst character. case
10 point. Early this morning Que of these
aged pilgrims arrived iu town with a load
oil red rasrberrirs, which be buckstered
away to our citiztns ut good prices. Take
ing she entire proceeds, with the exception
OF 81 ,25, he placed them in the hands of a n
acquaintance for safe keeping, remarking,
"Tba. he'd be gaul burned II this town nd
get away with bis stamps" casting an allu/
sion to all we suppose. Ho took the $l,25
and started out 10 see the sights. AS u
matter OF cOnIse Petroleum Centre is not
exempt from those "places OF pleasure" !"
aud our bnckwheat friend succumbed to
the Establishments of one English Jennie, at
which place be quickly "dropped' that
$l,25. AHd now comes the sequel. The
last seen of this individual he had drawn
the balance OF the money and started for
tie lava beds again. The chances are that
the ''gsre of the red light" will cause him
10 regret ere to-morrows sunset. and un/
dOubtsdiy there will be mourning in that
buckwheat home over the disappearance Of
the proceeds of the sale OF those raspberriss.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

In noticing the head dresses at a recen
party in Paris, correspondent writes that
"One handsome person entered with her
hair piled SO high and in such disorder that
she brought TO our mind the negresses in
the mountains of Cubs, who carry purse,
needles, pins, thimble, scissors, aud jack
nAfe stuffed 10 their wool. Another had her
hair SO tightly drawn over q cushion thu,
she seemed in imminent danger Of falling
over backwardi What will be the next
fashion, | wonder? One gentleman had hls
hair cut across his forehead like the prncee
OF DID,"
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OIL MATTERs.-Duriug the last few
weeks oil has been down to lower figure
than for several years. Last week the
price at Oil City was $l,9O per barrel and
$l,75 at Parker. DeducliDg the cost O.
running through the pipe, the price pro
ducers. received at the wells was only abo,.
81, so per, barrel. This week prices little
higher. On Tuesday at Oil City it wat
$2,05, and at Parker $l,s7. The large
wells in Butler county are running down
rapidly, aud the most of the new wells
drilled at that end of the belt have proved
dry holes. Producers throughout the re-
gion ere hard up, and compelled to sell
their oil as fast as it is produced in order 10
pay expenses. New developments are not
being pushed vigorously, ond the prospects
are that oil will soon command higher
price. As we have ften asserted however,
producers will never get d fair price for
crude oil, until they erect retineres 10 tue
oil regions. Clarion Democrat.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

STABBING AFFAIR.-At Petrolia, on the
Sd Of July, one man named Dsets was stabr
bed with pitch fork 10 the hands OF an.
other msu named Martin. The former
while In an Intoxicated condition attemptI
ed to take horse from Holsman's Liverv
Stable, at the Forest Hsuse, 10 charge of Tho
latter. 1t seems there was horse in the
stable which Deets bad rlgb. to take, bu,
10 bis intoxicated condition he persisted in
taxing the wrong animal. Martin remons
strated with him and finally made drive
at him with pitch fork which psnstrated
both hands and pinned them together. in
h'c'ins painful wounds which will cripple
the unfortunate individual for some time,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

A dispute recently arose between Angel
and Wilson Il Owen, 10 regard to the right
OF possession of the Nolan farm near Fair
view, and finally Terminated 10 q riot be-
tween the contending parties, when Angel
had OVEN and twelve of his men arrested
and lodged 10 Butler Jail on ihe Sd inst. In
the above case We do not know or say which
party was at fault; but the custom of taking
and holding forcible posessio ion of property,
throughout Butler county, is becoming fsr
TOO common, and the civil authorities shoul j
put stop 10 the system at the earliest day
possible.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

The glorious fourth was celebrated 10 ex-
csllent shape. at Tiones:a. The Forest
Press says: "Among other incidents OF the
glorious 4.h, bottle Of whisky was found
suspended by string from henDbck a
short distance up tho creek, with the follow
Ing note attached:
"Fake II, Some of you fellows who hapi
pen along on hill, where can get all ]
want, and you're all welcome to it boys,
god bless you all boys I've more bottles ia
my pocket boys"
Wonder ii IL wasn Y onr friend Pete that
touud that bottle. How is il aud was II the
genuine "good old stair?
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

We copy the following Millsrs.own oil
news from the Oil Mans Journal
The Campbell we'll, On the Kepple farm,
is producing 300 bbls.
Lamblng well, on tho David Darn hart
farm, is producing 100 bbls.
John Pfestous we'll, on the John Hem
phil farm, is down l4O0 feet. The tools
ale now fast 10 the we'll.
The Lambing we'll, on the Forqner farm,
is down 1850 feet.
The McMichael well, on the Paul McDer.
mott farm, is down 600 teet.
The Clark & Howe we'll, on tie McDer-
mott farm, is down 1925 feet.
The Saulsberry we'll, on the McDermott
farm, is down $50 feet.
The Banks well, on The same farm, IL
down 500 feet.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

Local option Ia strictly enforced at Tid'-
onte, not public barroom being open. A
friend Of ours, residing at Housewife, paid
that thriving burgh visit day or two
since. The day being extremely warm, af-
ter the transaction of bis business, he be-
thought himself that ''wss drop of the
craythur' would do him good. Accord ing
Iy be entered building that had the app
pearaDce of barroom as it looked in other
aud happier days, and Inquired of the pro-
prietor-''What do you sell!" ."Lemon-
ade, was the reply The lemon ads was
mixed up and drank, our friend remarking
to himself that the flavor was very peculiar.
lie passed further along the street and en-
tered another place aud made the same
inquiry. The man answered-"L Lemonade,
how will you have it, tall or short!' Our
friend concluded to have it "lall," aud again
noticed the same flavor but supposed it 10
arise from the lemons. He walked a short
distance further aud TO the same question
the proprietor snswcred-"Lemouad do, how
will you have 1t, high or lowi" He con-
c'udea to take 1t SLOW" BY this time the
rrain was nearly due and be concluded to
leave place where nothing stronger than
lemonade could he had. ES confesses,
however, to experiencing q queer sensation
about the head on the homsward trip
High. low, jack, and iall short lemonade
is tho latest name for local option.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

A NEW WELL.--Ws are glad to learn
that splendid well has been struck on the
Say farm, near Martinsburg. The oil was
reached on Tuesday OF last week, and since
being ,ubed is doiug so barrels day. 1t
il owned by Capt. John Wolf, Jas. E Brown
and E. S. Golden. Tbis opens an entire
new field for development.-CEast Brady
Independent.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

A daring robbery was committed on the
Chicago' Rock Island and Pacific Railroad,
night before last The passenger train wss
thrown from the track by displaced rail,
killing the engineer instantly. The robbers
then broke into the express safe and riflcd
itof its contents, and made good their es.
cape Great excitement exists 10 tie vi
cinity over the affair.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

y Our young friend and fellow workman,
Will. J. l.. Refer, leaves for shor, peat.
uro trip to his native place, Philadelphia,
this evening. Billy has been 10 our employ
for long time past, and we have always
found him most faithful and ready hand
We wish him pleasant trip and safe and
speedy return.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

An amusing incident occurred recently at
q rural school. The subject was the history
Of Samson, and the question, "Wbat fool
ish thing did Samson once do?" ExpectaI
tion was on tip-toe to ascertain bis peculiar
weakness, when from front seat came the
reply. given with solemn prsciseness and
irresistably ludicrous accent: "Hs went
down among the Philistines and got q
wite!"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

A curious Sights to be seen at meal
times at any OF the seaside hotels when
when seven or eight hundred ladies' are
simultaneously using the huge ssrS 90 gen.
orally fashionable.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

A Jersey man has Succeeded in rails ing
some very fine nas-from the cellar of u
neighboring fruit dealer, aud says the eli
mate of these country seems well adapted
TO this fruit ~
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

Itis now pretty we'll sscsrtaiosd that the
comet, recssAy discovered by Professor
Peters contains good deal OF first-cIsss oil
territory, consequeu'ly large humber Of
Butler county speculatoss are preparing to
emigrate.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

In few weeks the tall and winter fash :
ions will be announced. Tho usual pre-
dictioas regarding their great novelty and
beauty are made, and .asbsonabes are on
the qui vive.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

The cltizens ot o Georgia town were sur
prised to read in their local journal, the
other day, that perhaps 1t was not worth
while tor them to sttemp! to raise boys.
The afflicted editor insists that he wrote
hogs
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. G.. MOORE, Pastor.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching at II o'clock A. NJ. and'7
o'clock p. NJ, by the Pastor, W. G. BURCH'
AID. Sabbath School at l24, directly
after forenoon service.
Prnyer Meeting and Sabbath School
Teacher's Meeting Tuesday evenings OF
each week.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

Brigham Young ssys be will iesve his
fame to posserity. But be will leave such
q large pos.erity that It 10 doubtful II there
will be'enough iams to 20 around.
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DUNNlNG.

An irate editor thus parodies q passag,
rom Longtellow 8 "HiawathA:'
Should you ask us why the dunning,
Why these sad complaints and murmurs
Murmurs loud about delioquents
Who have read this paper weekly,
Read what they have not paid for,
Read with pleasure and with profit,
Read OF church affairs and prospects,
Read Of news both boms and foreign,
Read the essays aod the poems,
Full Of wisdom and instruction.;
Should you ask us why this dnnning,
We should answer, we should tell you,
From the printer, from the mailer,
From the kind old paper maker,
From the man who taxes letters
With stamp from Uncle Samuel
Uncle Sam the rowdiss call him,
From them all there comes q message,
Message kiEd but firmly spoken,
"Please pay us what you owe u.s."
Would you Lift o burden from US!
Would you drive spectre from us?
Would you taste pleasant slumber!
Would you have quiet conscience?
Would you read paper paid for!
Send US money-seld us money,
Send US. .money-seod US money,
Send the money that you owe us.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

Keep sober and yoa Can talk straight.
One Of our druggists was quite surprised
the other day to hear fellow inquire II be
had any of'Mrs. Sootblow's Winsling Syrp.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

And 2ow they have Bill Posters Asso'
c,ssiou. Truly man is gregafious aui.
NAL.
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The corn crop promises fairly, except
along the droush belt Of the Middle States
and Southern illinois.
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The Erie county sheriff receives $l7,00l
10 fees yearly, and 10 regarded % msa o
slender means.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

Toe Union Pacific managerial have sdoph
ed plans for $500, 200 depo. q. Omabs,
and 800, 1000 building for general
Offices, and have ordered work to begin.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

A0eMTS everywhere to sell Onr new and ~,
~ Embroidering Machine. send iOF liz
" ANYEutrated Circular, tulthe Mckee hi''
aotiriog Company, 800 Broadway, New York
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23
Petroleum Centre Daily Record.
Pea. CcUtre, ga. Wednesday, July %
Ibivtne service.
METHODIST

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
services every Sabbath at i A. NJ. and
o., +. NJ. Sabbath School at l21a p. NJ.
eats free. A cordial invitation extend
eG tv all.
Rev. G.. MOORE, Pastor.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

The Masons Of Harrisburgh will sxpend
$l26.ooo on. their new bsIl the prsssut
season,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23

Sowing machine, on 80 nays Trial
many advantages over all. satisfaction guarantee
or S2l REFUNDED. Sent complete, with fall dire
tons. iBeckwith Sewing Machine Co. ,862 Brosdw'
NewlYork.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-23
FOR SALE.

A desirable house on the Egbert F.,
For particulars enquire at the Poet Office
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ia ken Up.

TNken Up.
On the premises Of Henry French, ..
The depot, Pitbole City, shout nice rnop,
sincs, a red aud white COW about six w,
old. The psrties owoing said COW srs pa
fed to call and settle charges and ,sts h
away, or she will he sold % the law dirt,
pitbole City, July 10. 1878
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Dickenss ssBOxU

Dickenss ssBOx''
Just issued IN paper cover by the p,,
sons. Price rs cents, and for sails 4, 4,
Post Office NewsrOOm
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Local Notices.

n- The Post Office Nswsroou 4,
Fountain 10 now running 10 full bu
Call and try glsss Of ice cool soda va.
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Chopin's Mazui kas. - N
ChOpin's Ballads. " Al
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MsSsas1ssosn;s aus,d S .'ompse Piano Works. s,.sr
Folio Editor. Fail gilt. Complete In vol, ,X /
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MendclssOhn's Songs Without Words Folio Edia
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Mozart's ~ .Soaatas. Elegantly hound III
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Gold It | D. ~. ll5l6
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MOTHER G(D()SE,

ASK FOR NOVEG.L.O'S EDITION.
Address, j. L. PETERS. COZ BrOadwN
New York,
Agent for N0vello's Cheap Mut
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-12-05
A Halloween Torchlight Procession at
Balm0ral Castle.

The old Scottish festival of Halloween,
the observance of which has gradually
been falling into neglect i'm Scotland. cs-
pcciallN In the loWland part OF the country,
has of late years been revived on Dccsidc
with all it, peculiar characteristics. and
this year unusual preparations were made
&C Balnorll Castle 20 celebrate the Occi-
sion. shortly before six o'clock ON Friday
evening the cottagers, gillies. and lahorcrs
from the eastern part of the i ilmoral es-
tate mustered some distance To the east end
of the castle. and four abreast. each man
carrying torch. In this torn they pro-
cecded up the western avenue, and al a
point nearly opposite an old limestone
quarry they were met by her Majesty,
who, seated Ia her carriage. WAS escorted
~ the tenantry on the western part OF her
domains. also carrying torchlights. The
two bodies here joined. and al marched in
the direction OF the castle. headed 10y the
Queens pipcrs playing appropriate airs.
ON arriving nc the main entrance 10 the
castle. her Majesty alightcd from her car
riagc. and preceded by the pipers and fol-
lowed by the large body of tOrch-bcaring
tonantry. walked by the west side Of the
castle. Then the procession descended 10
the broad staircase on Ia the lawn. AT the
northwest corner of the castle.
The spectacle was very fine: the blazing
torches threw "A lurid glare on the white
walls of the castle. and the wild hurrah-
of the men. blended with the 'skirl" Of
the pipes. formed scene of stirring and
romantic grandeur. the only drawback 10
the sublimiiy OF the effect being that the
bright rays Of the moon somewhat eclipsed
the hrilliancy of the lights borne 10y the
torch bearers.
Having completed the circuit OF the cas-
tie, the procession again halted in front of
the principal doorway. where dancing was
vigorously begun To the strains OF the bag
pipes by the light Of bonfire. Reels and
straihSpey> followed each other in quick
succession. her Majesty remaining a lively
and interested spectator until late hour
in the night. \ great bonfire blaZed all
night on the Lochnagar Dishllery Farm.
and lighted up the country for miles
around. Smaller bonfires shown for
briefcr periods from the heights of Craig
na-ban and Craignorhie. and up To mid
might the lights of large torches were seen
glanciug here and there on the road oppo-
site Balmoral Castle. on the north ~ide OF
the Dec-Lonaoa Morning Herald. Nor 3.