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The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13
THE LARGEST GUN EVER MADE.

THE LARGEST GUN EVER MADE.
The SutcliG' gun, cast recently at
the West Point foundry, weighed in
the rough state, 1000 pounds and Is
the largest gun ever made. The gun
is made of iron standing pull Of 3d.
900 pounds, and is now nineteen feet
long, but when finished will be only
fifteen feet in length. Its to have Il
steel barrel four inches thick at the
.breech and three at the muzzlc, with
rife bore and weighing $4,000 pounds
The shot will be nine inches in diane
ter and will weigh about $50 pounds.
1t will require eight days to cool the
monster by the Rodman process-wa'
ter being run through the bore during
all that time. The gun is being made
for government experiments.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

One Of the weakly papers published
in Parkersburg, stated that a demo-
cratic Office holder from Volcano,
went round with large wad OF mon
ey, offering to bet that the first Nation
al Bank could not run the city cleo
ton. As no democratic Office holder
from Volcano was in Parkcrsburg on
Wednesday last. and if they had been
they had no wad OF money, this must
be another "anacouda story"
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

We congratulate our Young friend
w. \. Chancellor, Esq, on his e'cc-
ton to the honorable position Of May
or of Parkcrsburg. We know he will
make 4 good Mayor; we know he is
the very man for the position. His
every interest is identified with that
city, and as he has always been an &C
tive, wide awake business man, he vii!
bring ali these much needed qualiiica-
items to the position. The city OF
Parkersburg may we'll be proud of her
choice.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

The democrats made clean sweep
in I'arkcrsburg, on Saturday last, elect
inc. their entire city ticket by large
maiorites. We hope that if the coun-
Gil lust elected remove our old friend
CofIman from his position (Which they
should not do as city Sergeant: that
they will confer that honor on Mr..
Thomas Hughes, who, in our opinion
is the very man for the place.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

The 'Titusville Courier has changed
hands. NJ. n. Allen is now editor,
publisher and proprietor. We consider
it the lest oil paper published. Mr..
Allen publishes his paper to suit him
self, and that is the only way to make
any paper success. Any one want
ing a Pennsylvania oil paper contain
ing all the news, should subscribe for
the Courier.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Now that the fourth sand shows ev
cry indication Of becoming rapidly ex-
hausted, it is generally conceded that
no new development from the surface
Of the ground will be risked until the
petroleum markets permanently react
to about s. 90 per barrel. Capitalists
prefer to put their money in oil above
ground and hold for a rise.-Herald.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

F. L, Conger and Thomas Pcgg.
have purchased Of w. y. McCosh,
ESQ. all his right, title and interest in
the Richie Coal Bank. The new firm
now consists Of Z. L. Conge-, Thorn :
as Pegg and /. 3. DelIikcr. The firm
name will he L. l.. Congcr * Co.
MAY success attend them IS orr sin
ccrc wish.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

\ Mr., Robinson OF Sand !i;ll, cut
his foot badly on Wednesday last, and
will be laid up for five or six weeks.
We understand that he Is in destitute
ci, cumstanceS, and We hope that our
people will keep their eyes open and
see that he or his family do not suffer.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13
Demand over production,

TIE oil market is improving. Now
look out for clears" Our OIL region
exchanges are all Of the opinion that
oil will now IN, kc 4 steady advance.
All our oil men vino Can hold their
oil had better do 50; we believe It Will
be for their advantage.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Three full editions Of the SHR piled
up just as the papers leave the press
will make 4 monument rs high as
Trinity Church steeple. 1t takes Ic5
tricknesses of the SHN paper to make
An inch. Taking tine height Of Trinity
Church sPire at $50 feet, or 5000 inch
es. and the average daily circulation
Of the SIN at 5000 copies, we find
that it will require just $4,000 thick
ncsscs Of the paper, or three days is.
sue, to reach from the level Of Broad
way to the highest point Of the tallest
spirc in New York. But il the paper
is folded for mailing, one days issue
piled up rs before, will make q monu-
mcnt ten times as high as Trinity,
with paper enough left over to reach
forty feet above the top OF the Little
Church around the corner.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

The majority Of the Congressional
Committee on elections, have reported
in favor OF sending back the Congress
sionaI aspirants OF West Va. to the
reople to BE- Reimbursed.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Our colored fellow citizen, rIr. Jas.
Williams. Volcanoes only barber, hes
left our Burg, and VIC have no ono 10
take his place. \ first class barber is
our friend James, and we shall miss
him much. \ good barber can now
find first rate opening here.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

We were 4 little amused the other
day. to see man going home with a
pound OF beans and 4 rashcr ct side
meat, muttering TO himself. God bless
the rich. the poor can beg
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Jas. F. Partridge, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Post Master at Laurel juno
ton. An excellent appointment, and
one that will suit the people who have
business with that Office. Accc2: our
congratulations. friend James.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Don't chew tobacco in church.. You
would hardly think of chewing tobacco
and splitting on the floor in a par!or,
why then 90 to the house Of God and
2rofane it thus: No true gentleman
would do il.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13
LOCAL ITEMS.
Temperance Meeting.

Rev. s. D. Tompkins will deliver an
address on temperance, at the EMMAN
uEL CHURCH. on Sunday evening
next at G:so O'Clock. All are invited
to attend, and we hope that there viii!
be large turn out.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Millions of dollars were lost in the
great Butler county petroleum basin
OF 1875. The larger the strikes and
the more prolific the territory, the
more capital was hopelessly sunk.
Herald.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

The Mite Society connected wish
the Emmanual Church, meets . the
residence OF Mrs. G. p. Sargent. on
Wednesday night next. All are in
Nited TO attend.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Hon. Caleb Gushing has been nom
mated for the Office Of Chief Justice BY
the President. y good selection. and
we hope the Senate will confirm the
nomination.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13
NOTICE
TRU STEE'S S a L E

The following property will be sold at VOL
CANO, West Va, on JANUARY Fifteenth.
Eighteen Hundred and Scvcnty-Four, at Ten
O'clock. y. NJ, to-wit:
Three Grey Mules, Two Brown Miles,
Three Bay Horses, Two Sorrel Horses, Three
Grcy Horses, Wagons, Fixtures, Coal ShovcIs'
Log Chains, One Cow, One Heifer, Lot o;
Hogs. John Coulson's interest in one oil
we'll and Fixtures, and various other articles.
TERMS Mote ut six months, with ap-
proved security. +. VI. WklOlil'
Trustee.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

ANY Of our friends can obtain the
latest Authentic information in regard
to the quotations Of oil, by calling at
our office.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Bears" how 90 you Ike the figures:
Amount cr OIL demanded by The ref-
ners per day, fc,coo
Amount or oil produced per
dar 55,o45
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

We give our readers in another COL
umn. the wind-up Of the "Aron Mys-
terry" which we published last week.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

The editor Of the Hooking (Ohio)
Sentinel says he has been invited to
purchase three dollar ticket for the
Inauguration Ball, and he says: "lf
possums and hickory nuts come in
pretty lively on subscription, and we
can dispose OF Our traps for cash with
out too much sacrifice, we shall buy 4
ticket and go. In times past, even as
modern as since Jackson, we recollect
hoeing it down in our cow-hide shoes,
all night on the festlve kitchen floors
Of the Rush Creek Valley, for the sum
Of ten cents, and if the Inauguration is
10 be revival of the good old times
the ancient guard, and all dancing is
furnished at tho old rates. it strikes us
that in getting three dollars worth we
can do Il powerful sigi t Of heavy work
and so distinguish ourself among the
chiyalry as to add another Of fame to
the noted town we may represent"
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Services next SUNDAY at all the
churches.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FOR SALE.

Three stationary boilers, dimensions
as follows: Two 20 feet long, 40
inches in diameter. One - feet long,
20 inches in diameter. Call on
JOHN P. WAIT,
New Store on Market st.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

And cur friend Dye and his wife
have our congratulations. 1T is 4
girl
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

All Of our grocery stores ere now
selling goods cheap for cash.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13
NOTICE!

All claims due me must be settled
on or before February Ist, 1874, or
they will be placed in the hands OF a
Inv officer for collection. l mean all
without reserve. u. T. DEvoRE.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13

Read u. T. Devore's local notice, tc
those that are indebted to him.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-13
Volcano LUBRICAToR.
NEW TIME TABLE.

CCHEDCLE or the l.. +. 4 =. Ii. Railroad.
> On and after Monday. Nov. ). 1875. TRAINS
- III leave and arrive Us follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-06
WHO ARE ENTITLED TO REGISTER
70 day Is the first daY of the registration OF

voters preceding tho November election The law pro-
vides that there shall be general registration OF voters
on Tuesday, four weeks the Wednesday OF the thlrd
week. and the Friday and Saturday of the second week
preceding the day of the election The registers OF cleo
ton will remain in session FROM TO each
day OF registration.
No person unless his name has been registered
according to law person be entitled 10 register
and vote 81 years OF age citzon either native
naturazed, and II naturalZed, his NATURALIZATION
must taken place at least ten days prior to the
election He must be resident of the election district
In which he offers his vote; he must have been an In
babitant of the during the year preceding the
election resident OF the county for the previous four
months and of tie district for 80 days; IL he has
changed his residence within 80 DAYS from Congress
sional Senatorial Assembly district 10 another. he
cannot vote for Congressman, senator or Assembyman
but may vote the general ticket; he must not
have been previously convicted OF bribery
or of any infamous crime deemed felony by the law Of
the State If so convicted. he must have been par
doped and restored 60 all the rights OF citizen; he
must not have made any bet. be directly indirectly
interested any wager pending upon the result OF the
election which he offers to vote he must have been
duly registered, according to law a qualified voter
Every applicant for registry is required TO make oath as
to qualifications At the close of each day of regis
traon copy OF the registry Of each district, to be
known as the public copy. shall be suspended in the
places where registration conducted and shall
remain there for general inspection until the next day
OF registration. copy 10 be known as tue Election
Bureau copy also be made out and forwarded to
the Chef of the Bureau Of Elections within 4s hours OF
the close OF the days registry. ANY qualified voter may
challenge right OF any person TO be registered
may require the OF any registered person to be
marked for challenge aud any such day or days
shall be entitled be heard by the Inspectors of Elec
ton in any election dis .rict in relation TO correction OF
or additions to their registers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-06
THE DUTIES OF CITIZENS.

s6EETrNG OF THE SEVENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
MUNICIPAL REFORM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BY
HENRY NIcoIL AND OTHERS. ,.
The first regular meeting of the With
Assembly District Municipal Reform Association was
held evening at the Headquarters No. % Washing
tonsquae This Association, is stated la address
% the citizens Intended TO combine citizens Of knowa
character and probty Of both political parties aud
90 form an organization OF sufficient voting power to
compel nomination OF the best men TO office. The
ofcers are Henry Nicoi, President; Lloyd Aspnwall
Jobn Gilmore and +. Ii. Thurber, VcePresdeDts; c. f..
Detmod Treasurer, ana J. w. Oorss Secretary. Mr..
Nicon presided last evening In opening the meeting
he explained the object OF tue AssociaEOn as ABOVE
stated, and then said:
Its matter OF regret that the great tide OF reform
which once surged over the city be the ebb
Good government. like liberty can only be bought by
eternal vigilance, aud the grea; difficulty OF reform
their purpose they disband thinking IT will run Itself
for the fature whereas the sered bands OF those who
tut are disheartcBed The action OF such men
smportsnt az the approaching election than the Const
tuOna amendments which are 70 be submitted 70 the
people they be adopted. long stride VIII have
stsnding they were adopted by the Legislature
that neither OF the political parties yentared indorse
theW AS the law now stands the supply oill or any
Whole or Vetoed as whole At the close Of
the supply bin is often manipulated by corrupt men,
measure which he kuoxs to be srons or he Setoes
20 call an session great expense One OF tue
pending amendments 70 the Consultation win allow the
1;oyernor 70 veto portion and the Another
" correct abuses IN the Cana Board. Others refer
90 limitations Of the egslatye power and reegsting 10
Eoe counties all matters OF local legislation. II these
cNu p0ssibIy be adopted, Mr.. Nieoli concluded the
~r >afesf good will be rendered TO this city.
" e. C. Proc spoke sttepgth Of the nsecessify Of
Sston and the good results that could la that
msnner BE sehieyed. n. Thurber characterized the
movcmep, one Of sound practical oommon seuse he
shouShf The, was q wide for their WORK. super
sion NJ pnblN officers and the appiyng OF corrocIyes
Il offered toe Rowing resolution. which wss mani
mously adopted: to- l..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-06
POLICE NOTES.

An unknown man, while passing in front OF No.
3O fell into the cellar and received cor
euon of Bellevue Hospital III an nsensi
bic condition
Michael Farrell, age SO years, an engineer at NO.
Is Spuce Excelsior Ste Company had hs zen arm very
badly the act OF ng one oil the belts last even
ing. lie taken to the Park Hospital
John Gerharty age 10 years OF No. % Sprlnlgst.
River Railroad Canal Gfeenuwchs fell and seriously IN
iufed. He was taken to the PARK hospital
At the Essex Market Police Court Yesterday, be-
fore Justice Wsnde Charles Pcatre held In O ban 10 an,
charge gold watch aud chain and II yards OF SIX
Of Mrs Caroline sshaRer at No. 81
Alenft., Saturday afternoon last
About l a. m. yesterday, Albert Bauman was
entering residence No 37 Tentht, be was met by Dane
hylrst who snstched DIS watA ana
chain SIG Mr. Bsnmsn called loudly iof be
police pursued Knn capturing him after shof,
Justice Smith Jefferson Market Police Court committed hin IN
default OF $1,000 bail
Judge Murray, at the Yorkville Police Court yes
charge
and wagon from Riley No 2lS West TWENTY nthst james
Pgnn employed improvement in Ftysecondst near
sxtave ceessy drew the charge of blast YESTERDAY and ef
e the necessary precautions be arrested and held IN default Of
$500 bail
At the Tombs Police Court yesterday, before jus,
te OCounor and George StearD were held IN 81
into the OF B. A. Aensbeg NO. AZ
oeb be 10 81 600 oa for steslns $50 worth OF
na Austin Slauson at No. ~ Deyt
othy So 900 bail for oDbDg Pagan OLearyo
BTooklyp Of 6 watch valued at $40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-06

Do, ,cp DEPARTMENT INTERESTS.

Az .rrr,xpr To MODIFY THE RULE REGARDING
OFFICERS MISUNDERSTANDING HOUSES DOOMED
AT the meeting of the Police Board yester-
dav afternoop resolution was onered py
Dsbecker modifying the requirements OF huie NO W.
IN reference 70 the wearing OF uniforms ct all hours
Toe pronosed amendment provides that captains ehal
woor their uniforms at all times "when on duty"
,nsead OF At all times unless specially authorized 10
do otherwise BY the Board or superintendent" Ser
geants roundsmen, patrolmen. and doormen snail wear
the uniform when their platoons are on patrol or reserve
duty or on extraordinary OCCASIONS but captains are
authorized grant leave TO members oil their command
to wear civilians special occascns-such action
IN zach case 10 be reported the superintendent The
mcmbers OF the force may be relieved also from wearing
uniforms by the Board or superintendent but at no
time is any member exempted from the performance
OF police duties and the observance OF the rules Com
missioner Dsbecker stated that the rule as recenty
passed seemed to be tyranuca and he thought It was
detrimental to the best interests Of the Department
His amendment was intended. in fact to repeal the
rule On motion OF Commssi voorhis the resolution
was referred TO the Committee Rules and Discipline.
Commissioner Disbecker was added to the Committee
on Rules and Discipline, and Commissioner Duryee 10
the Committee Surgeons making eaen memDer oi the
Board member OF every Committee.
Commissioner voorhis said that be had resoluont to
offer which a matter OF considerable importance
lie had been investigating recently the cause of the
low amusement 10 the city, On questioning some OF the
CAPTAINS he had been astonished to receive the reply
that they were restrained from abang such places by
an order OF the Board and then he was shown Gehera
Order No. I20 issued Aug %, ls73 promulgatng an
amendment OF Rule No The original rule is thus vr
tuallv abrogated far the abatement OF gambling
houses and dsorterly places Is concerned The Com
missioner then offered this resolution: -
Rtsoired Rue 49, amended General Order No 100
.nd Aug % 1873 he hereby repealed and that Rule Nc SO
shall ioli0ws:
Rule No. 80.
the OF Police 10 enforce the
the and ordinances OF the City
all gaming houses
ewd and
and places the sale Of lottery tickets policies.
Tie resolution OF Commissioner Voorhls was adopted
unanimously. and is therefore law. lt gives Supern-
tendcnt Waing absolute power 10 suppress gambling,
&c, without reference Instructions from the Board.
aud without the,necessity OF comforting with the
members OF ii. 80
Sergeant Reilly and Officer Patrick J. Lane OF the
Twentyeg Precinct fined three days pay ana
Officer Ebo Hay, also of the Twenty-eIghh ten days
pay, for Degcctng to report O panehOus In their
precinct. Officer Patrick j. Lynch OF the Second Pre-
cinct dismissed for intOxcatoO. communication
the Board of Excise losing the names OF Al per-
SONS charged with violations OF the Excise law, was
received and referred TO the superintendent Win In
strucuOns to see the law enforced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-06
EQUALIZATION OF TAXATION.

The last Legislature of this State instructed
the Committee Of Ways and Means OF the Assembly to
examine and report upon the method Of taxation and
in the State with tho object OF making such
notifications In the laws are necessary TO obtain
equal distribution Of the burdens OF taxation Ia
this work the Committee have been engaged as time
would permit. since June last. Public meetings. open
TO any who had suggestions to make have been held In
Saratoga and Albany The Secretary. under the direc
ton OF the Committee has correponded with tho officials
Of the different States in the Unon aud obtained copies
Of the laws Of each bearing upon the subject. The
methods of work Ia different parts OF this State have
been brought before them. by correspondence aud
itation All the documents and information ATTAINED
have been arranged for consultation and reference The
Committee has met several times for discussion, but
have conclusions yet. One or the subjects
discussed has been that Of the exemption Of church
property. The COmmitte held infOrmtl meeting
Yesterday afternoon In the Aldermens Chamber, City
Hail. but 80 quorum was not prescott an adjournment
made until 10 a to-day, when they Will organize
and Whatever any citizens have TO suggest DULY
Messrs. Weed, AlvOrd, Lincoln, aud Blumenthsi were
present. together with State Assessor Briggs and the
Secretary, George ii. Beattys ~ .
Tue members are the Hon. George g. Batchelier OF
Saratoga, Chairman; the Hon !. Bradford Prince OF
Queens County. r. T. Brewer OF Chautauqua, C. ., LIN
con- ~ OItsr!a. Thomas g. Avord of Ononoaga Col o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-06
THE DOG ORDINANCE REPEALED.

The Board of Assistant Aldermen CONQUERED
yesterday with the Board Of Aldermen ia repeating the
dog ordinance The President OF tho Board
that he would present resolution at tho next meeting
Of the Board which he thought would have effect OF
settling the dog question. Alderman. Norris by whom
the dog ordinance originally introduced into the
Board OF Aldermen, says that he Is willing that the
ordinance shall be repealed. He Will recommend the
Mayor to sign the resolutions passed by both Boards
repeating the ordinance There received and dis
posed Of by the POundmaster, by and suoca
ton. about unclaimed dogs. Dogs not now re-
ceiyed at the pound. '. .4't - t. IA =
The Board concurred the ordinance adopted by the
Board OF Aldermen. providing that i've months after
the adOpuOn Of tho ordinance II shah lawful
sell. offer for sale within the city limits, any hay
STRAW by bale unless the exact net weight
SHAH be legbly marked ON each bale. The Comn,iteo
having under the request the
and Hudson Canal COMPANY that be allowed to erect
the butresses Ia front OF its new building aud which
encroarh tho street ne reported adversely TO grant
ing request for the that tho adjacent prop
erty holders objected After discussion the report
back the Commit ee and the subject will he
again considered by the Board