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The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

Our Pennsylvania exchanges all
speak encouraeingly to the producers.
Some Of the most sanguire are pro-
claiming FIVE dollar oil or no count.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

The original publication day Of the
LUBRGcAToR was Thursday. Some
time ago, to suit our own convenience,
we changed 1T to Tuesday. For the
same good reason we again make a
change. In future our publication day
will be Thursday.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

Remember that Devore wants every
one who is indebted to him to settle
by Feb. Ist. Look out for constable
fees, if YOU are not prompt.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

The well owned by Devore & King,
on the Gale tract, which was started
up this week, is now producing about
five barrels OF heavy oil per day.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

A Priest who was examining con-
firmation class in the South of Ireland
asked the question, "What is the sa-
crament of matrimony?" A little girl
at the head Of the class answered
IT'S state Of torment into which souls
enter to prepare them for another and
better world" "Put her down to the
foot of the Glass;" said the curate
Leave her alone" said The priest "for
anything you or l know to the con-
trary she may be perfectly right"
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

We beg your pardon Jingle" we
have no free pipe bill. When We meet
again, just give us a kick, we will not
look behind to see who done it.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

Alonzo Shutelt, Esq, returned from
the East this week. We are glad to
note his return, and also that his
health is very much improved.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

Deputy Sheriff Bailey was out here
this week with catias for two or
three Of our citizens.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

Read NJ. !. O'Brien & Bros new ad
yertisement, in this issue.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27
LOCAL ITEMS.

Divine services next Sunday at all
the churches.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27
SPECI4L NOTICES.
FOR SALE.

Three stationary boilers, dimensions
as follows: Two 20 feet long, 70
inches in diameter. One - feet long,
90 inches in diameter. Call on
JOHN p. WAIT,
New Store on Market St.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

What is the first thing lady does
when she falls into the water? She
gets wet.
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27
VOLCANO LUBRIcAToR.
NEW TIME TABLE.

CCHEDULE Of the l.. F. X S. II. Railroad.
- On and after Monday. Nov. ). 1873, trains
will leave and arrive as follows:
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27

We lave not had any fresh meat in
Volcano for the last two weeks. Why
is thing thusly, Mr.. Butcher?
The Volcano lubricator. (Volcano, W. Va.) 1871-1879, 1874-01-27
NOTICE /!

All claims due me must be settled
on ar before February Ist, 1874, or
they will be placed in the hands of a
law officer for collection. I mean all
without reserve. Z. T. DEvoRE.
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ILLINOIS.

Chicago, ). The wires between here and
Harvard, near which an accident on the Chi
cago and Northwestern Railroad occurred,
this morning, have not been working since.
Shortly after the accident and beyond the fact
that passenger train was thrown from the
track ard four coaches burned, no particulars
have yet been received. Harvard is about
sixty miles from Chicago, on the western d.
vision of the Northwestern road.
A despatch from Woodstock, Illinois, says
that there were in all. fifteen persons injured
by the accident on the Chicago and North
western Railroad this morning; three scri-
ously. The accident caused by q broken
rail on the bridge at Kishwaakoe, fifty eight
miles north OF Chicago. all the cars were
thrown from the track and smashed to pieces.
The passengers escaped through the win
dows and the wounded were rescued by the
passengers. Three passenger cars, one sleep
ing coach and one baggage car ware burned,
and all the baggage was lost. The express
car and the caboosc at the end of the train
only escaped destruction. 1t is impossible to
give the names OF the wounded at present.
Cairo, ). Yesterday afternoon Sheriff IT.
win started fer Carbondalc with Charles Wy
att, negro charged with the murder of Mrs.
Ryan, but learning that q crowd was collect
ing at Carbonate with the intention CT lynch
ing his prisoner, Irwin left the cars below
Carbondale with his prisoner, and walked
across the country, eight miles. to AIurphys-
boro, the county seat of jackson county.
Tonight crowd Of four or five hundred
men visited the jail at Murphysboro' took
torcibe possession of the prisoner and hung
him. Wyatt confessed his guilt b,f0re hi.
death.
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NEWS BY MAIL.

There are rumors of fresh trouble between
France and Germany. :-.ts
The Congressional Committee on Educa-
ton and Labor will report adversely on the
bills to prohibit the importation of Coolie la
Dor.
A nice little scheme was defeated in Con-
gress Tuesday. The Committee on the Pa
cifc Railroad attempted to have passed
through the House without reading, a bill
granting right of way to the Southern CONT
mental Railway. The Speaker, however, ex-
amned the bill and decided that it must be
sent to the Committee Of the Whole, since it
grants ten acres every FIVE miles and the use
of timber from the public lands.
In the United States Senate Tuesday, Sen
ator Sherman reported bills for the redemp-
ton and reissue of treasury notes and the
equalization OF the National bank currency.
The bankrupt bill was taken up and explain
ed by Senator Edmunds of Vermont, in the
House of Representatives the session was
mostly taken up with a discussion Of the ar
my appropriation bill, and provision to be
added to it restricting the appropriation for
recruiting the army to an amount necessary
for the enlistment of IS 900 men was agreed
to. A number of private bills were also con-
sidered.
In the United States Senate wednesday,
Ike bill for the equal distribution of the cur
rency was briefly discussed, and longer dis
cussion was had on amendments to. the
bankruptcy I'LL, that offered by Mr.. Oslesby
being rejected. In the House of Representa-
tives the session was mostly devoted to the
discussion OF the appropriation bill. which
was amended.
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SUPPER AND Concert.
Maine Manufacturing News.

At tie annual meeting c; tie stockholders
OF the Warren Manufacturing Company, held
Wednesday, the following Directors were
chosen; Albeit Johnson, II. "A. Richards,
W. O.. Fuller, Church Vaughn, James
Creighton, and Nath'l Clark. At meeting Of
the directors, Albert Johnson was chosen Pres
ideut. The corporation declares a dividend
Of per cent, payable March lst, reservng
q sinking fund Of sc, 900. \ vote was passed
to petition the Legislature to increase the
capita! TO $500 600.
Messrs. Foster Packard & Co. Of Wilton
have resumed work. They manufacture sill
kinds of thick boots 1t present they are at
work on red slippers, which they manufacture
fer the home trade. They employ seven
hands in the shop. one cutter Of upper
leather, one filter, one crimper one treer,
one on sale leather, one book-kceper and re-
tail salesman and one b.ttomer of custom
work.
Provided the city council exempt the enter
prise from taxation for a term of years, Henry
T. Carter is to open large brush factory in
Portland.
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NalIoDrll Aoral NeWs.

The unfortunate victim OF intomperance
who committed suicide at Augusta on Monday
morning, was brought to his home in this city,
and on Tuesday, notwithstanding the raging
Storm funeral exercises were held, and his
body was carried to Augusta to he entombed.
But for intemperance, instead OF dying by
his own hand, triendess and forsakcn, he
might have lived, beloved by his family and
respected by his telowmon. Such an exhi
bition of the curse of the rum traffic, and
frailty of tempted humanity. should awaken
the community to the necessity of continued
and persistent efforts 10 reform the slaves to
appetite for strong drinks, and also TO sup
throughout the land. Who will be the next
victim We cannot tell; but it will be some
body's son, husband or brother.
Mr.. John Nelson of this city, who keeps
the run" of almost everything, says plump
two level feet of snow fell on Monday, with
drifts all the way from ten to twenty teIt. ac-
cordng to location.
The Geographic summary, made up by
some expert in Bath, gave the temperature in
this city on Monday morning at sic degrees
below zero If he had said from twenty-six
to thirty three, he would have given Us fair
cTeult LOT iFlSiuily, Corresponding !HNuFably
with neghboring localities.
The sidewalk on Second street, from
Union street to the residence of Mr. c. a.
Page, has not been properly cleared of snow
since the late storm. street so generally
travelled deserves more attention. There
are also many other localities especially on
cross streets, where owners and occupants
are remiss in the shoveljng accomplishment.
TO night (Friday) the levec and festival at
Wilson Hall, is to be the prominent attrac
ton. After several pcstponements ''on ac-
count of the weather, the prospect now
seems favorable.
The finder of silver watch lost in this
city on Wednesday, will be suitably reward
Cd by leaving it at the Post Office.
The "Tigcr Boys" are to have levee at
Wilson Hall, next week, to raise funds for
Dresent necessities.
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cen. niiratrici1's lecture.

Gen. Fitzpatrick in the Temple course at
Meonan Hall last evening, gave i'll grace
ful manner a very entertaining series OF war
"reminiscences. He commanded the closest
attention of his audience, by describing
graphically many memorable events-"all OF
which he saw and part Of which he was
Ills talk was neither historical nor critical,
bat flowing, free and easy relation Of Incl
dents. anecdotes and battle scenes. His de-
scription Of Gettysburg was mastery, not
outstanding it may have been thought by
some to SAVIOR a trifle too much of caratfy
when the infantry soldiers really fought and
won that fierce and terrible battle. The
Generals illusions to his comrades high in
command were appreciatiye, and he paid a
glowing tribute TO Gen. Sherman whom he
evidently believes is the greatest military
genius developed y the war. His peroration
was an eloquent, touching and beautiful
eulogy on those who fell during the bloody
struggle. The lecture was intensely inter-
esting from beginning to end, and the Gen
cral is entitled to many thanks for the pleas
ure he afforded.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, ). Investigation of the
charges of corruption in connection with the
recent United States Senatorial election in
the legislature of this State, was begun last
night. NJ. d. Bourch Of this city, editor of
the Sporting Journal testified that j. c. Car
ter assemblyman from Iuba county, told him
that he had been offvrod $1,000 to abandon
Skates and vote for Booth. Asemblyman
Northrop IS reported as saying that he had
been offered money to vote Tor Booth. North
rop denied this statement under oath, but said
that drunken nan named TEos. Hughes
told him he could have $4,000 if he would not
vote for Farley.
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FROM NEW YORK.

Utica, ). Judge Conkling, father Of Sena-
tor Conklin, died suddenly in this city, to-
day, aged So years. He was member of the
18th Congress, in 1925; was appointed [ nited
States Judge for the northern district of New
York: in 1852 was appointed Minister to
Mexico. Judge Conklng complained slight
ly of a cold yesterday, but appeared as well
as usual.
Whitehall, D. iioit's sash factory and five
canal boats were burned to day. Loss $2Q,-
900.
John Jones treasurer of the Bowcry Thea
ire, died to-day.
The weather tonight is again cold. lee
cutting has commenced at several places on
the Hudson river. One of our ice companies
has ordered their cutting to commence on the
Kennebec river, near Dresden, Me.
The committee on frauds at the Custom
House, reported that they had sent a memo
rial TO Congress.
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STATE NEWS.

Bates College has just purchased the work
known as "Audubon's Birds of America"
costing $500.
The letter carrier system is now in opera
ton in Bangor.
A sheep belonging to Rev. ". L. Morse Of
Lyndon, strayed away from the flock in
big storm recently, and was imprisoned
twelve days under snow drift without food
or water. When accidentally found and re-
leased the animal showed an excellent appe-
tite, but barring some loss in weight, did not
seem the worse for its long abstinence.
On Wednesday morning fire was discov-
cred in one corner OF j. Gray mill in Gardi-
ner. 1t probably caught near the stove and
had been burning all night. 1t had burned
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si'Aii.

Salt Lake .. In 4 special message of
Gov. Woods to the tan legislature votoing
the memorial to Congress asking for 4 com
Alittee of Investigation in regard TO Utah az
fairs, the Governor states that Inc is not aware
that the majority of the people Of Il tab ara
accused Of dsl0yality, and he does not con
slider ii necessary for Congress 10 investigate
the charges; that he has heon continuously
confronted with open violation C the laws of
Congress without the ability to inforce obedi-
ence thereto, because OF detection, and an
illegal legislation; that he has reported the
facts to the Federal Congress and to the leg
islature assembly that to ask him to DIN in
condemning his own official acts, as untrue,
and made with malicious intent is sad COM
mentaIy on the judgment and good taste of
those who make the request; that the laws Of
this territory as they stand are inadequate for
the protection of tie rights of the citizens,
cannot be denied. There has not been jury
empanelled in this territory for more than
three years whose verdict would have been
valid, nor can there be under the laws now
in force. Such are the decisions of the dis
trict and supreme courts, and therefore life,
liberty and property are at the mercy of the
lawless and dishonest without possibility of
protection. You have been called upon TO
furnish the remedy to do so the power is in
our own hands, if we do not give the next
legislation Congress must or Anarchy will
cnsuc.
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Mr. Sherman moved an amendment to the
bankrupt bill to strike out the word "forty,"
and insert instead "ninety," so that persons
who stopped or suspended, and had not re-
sumed payment, should not be deemed as
having committed an act of bankruptcy, I'M
til after the expiration Of ninety days.
Messrs. Sherman and Morton advocated
this amendment. Mr.. Wight opposed it and
Mr.. Logan favored it.
Mr.. Edmunds said he would asl. the Sen
ate tomorrow to remain and finish the bill.
Without action on Mr.. Sherman's amend
ment the Senate went into an executive ses-
sion and soon after adjourned.
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EoitEISS.

Berlin, ). The Reichstas was opened to-
day with a speech from the Throne.
The Emperor enunerates as among the
principal measures TO be Submitted curing
the session, are bills relating to the army
press trades union and marine jurisdiction.
He concludes with the assurance that all the
nations Of Egrope are resolved to preserve
peace
Vienna, j. Tlirty-thousand unemployed
workmen OF this city, have petition,d the
government for relief
London, ). AT Whitehall, there was a Sc
rious riot yesterday, duing the election. Sew
eral persons were fatally injured.
Trouble ia reported at the hus,ins in Wind
sor. The liberals have gained one seat in
southampton.
Calcutta, b. The famine is Increasing. 1t
is estimated that 80, 600 natives are already
seriously distressed.
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Doings of Legislative Committees.

The Committee on Legal Affairs yesterday
afternoon, voted to report bill providing Ter
the annual compensation Of the Bank Exam
iner as follows SIS for examination OF each
bank and 500 for preparing his annual report;
also bill to continue the rate of interest on all
contracts in writing after they have matured,
or until they are paid; also bill to incorpor-
ME the Maine Sportsmen Society and the
Harrington Cheese Factory.
The Committee on Insane Hospital gave an
adjourned hearing 10 the trustees OF that IN
sttutiou, during which the bill fer the better
protection of inmates of the hospital was dis
cussed, which bill has passed the Senate, and
is now pending in the House. This bill Is the
one drafted by Mr., Williams Of this city. 1t
was objected to by the trustees, especially the
nroyision relating to the establishment OF an
advisory board, which one of the trustees
thought would supersede the need ct the
hoo,d Of trustees It is the intention, we
sbould indigo. 10 have the bill reconimitted.
The proposition from Mr.. Baxter of Gorhan,
to have the State accept his homestead Tor
new insane hospital, was considered ny the
committee, and ii was suggested that the COM
mittee visit Gorham to take look at the
building and site; but no decision was reach
ed.
The Banking Committee gave another
hearing to the Presidents of various saw
ings institutions, who expressed their dis
opnrobation of any attempt to change the
nresent banking laws. One of the speakers,
Mr.. Durham of Saco, thought if an addi-
tional tax was imposed it would be the means
of driving most OF our savings banks out of
existence. We did not learn that the COM
mittee reached any decision.
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NASsiiNGTON.

Washington, ). Mr.. Carpenters bill to
restore the rights Of Louisiana, commences
with long preamble declaring their is no
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary
of State, Attorney General, Auditor of Public
Accounts, Superintendent OF Education, of
Legislature elected by legal votes Of the
State, according to the constitution and laws
thereof that there is no provision Ill said
constitution and law for the election of said
State officers before the next regular election
in November, 1876; that said offices are now
filled detacto By persons claiming to hold
them under pretended, fraudulent and void
canvass Of votes given at the last general
election: that the pretended Legislature was
organized in pursuance of illegal orders is
sued by Judge OF the nited States Circuit
Court; that the Presidents proclamation re-
cognizing said persons as legal officers Of said
State was issued upon reprcs enta.ions OF said
persons, who, it now appears, are not legal
officers that the people OF Louisiana are in
danger ot being oppressed and involved in
veXatious litigation. and that the pubic peace
of Louisiana Is now preserved and can only
be preserved during the existing state OF
things at the expense OF the nited States and
by retaining part Of the army in said State.
Therefore the bill provides for holding an
election in Louisiana on the ith Tuesday OF
neA NAY i 'N ~ 0-No
ana 1or such members Oh the Legisi"tore as
oaght 70 nave oesh e"oSeh l" No'einosF'
4th, 1872
Inc Ifeslaeht oi 'ne hl'ed states Is re-
quireo 10 "ppoin, some per'on' or uesisha'e
some oincer oi ,'ie army moi peio" 'ie rang
OF naalor Hene'a a. W ac' do super l"'ehue"' Oh
sald eisc'ion. Inns s4psfih'eh'eht IS 10 ap'
point TWO clazens OF louisiana, OF opposite
poii'ical paf'ies' 10 De STATE reg'straeS' ihe
registration Is 10 DC coilniehceu ",'n,n t"eh'
y uaSs AMER 'he i"C''"c"' VI 'n'' n'i anu ~
be compie'eu 'eh uAye F'lo' 10 Tue o"'e OF 'ne
.e .i'. t,,o srnar.isors ~ rar;s,ra,Hn of ooO
1psitn no,;t;c,i n,rties in eorh narish oxcart
fogarsPn anI Orleans for tse ,nrm"r ~
s'Lioh ,h,ro aro ~ no fo,r .nT,e~y;sa-s .n
Cav ths latter two in each wari
The bill proceeds at great length to pre-
scribe the details OF registration and election ;
these provisions being substantially the same
as those contained in Mr.. Carpenters bill last
wear.
In case the President appoints a civilian as
superintendent of election, the latter is to re-
ceive $1,000 for his services and il an army
officer shall be appointed superintendent and
shall wiltuly tan to perform the untes pre-
scrioed oy '"i' DILL NJ sh"l1 " i'"h''h'" "H'
me not eAceeo'"S H'VVo' OF iNi''Iso"'i,ch III
at nara laoor not eH'"s o." gar, tn'
Dill pTC'lucs tHst ~ S"hli pS if"iu4 4Ni INV
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Masonic A Directory.

TRINITY COAMANDERY, No. 7, Knights TEN.
plar. Stated meetings Friday on or before the
full moon of each month"; A. D. Knight, Eminent
Commander. o. b. Quirby, Recorder; A. l..
smith, Recorder pro tenn.
ALPHA COUNCU+-Meets at Hallowen. Quar-
terly Conversations, january, April, July, Oc.
tober; Wednesday succeeding full moon. J..
W. Toward, Thrice Illustrious Master.
JERU SALEM ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER-Meets
at Hallowell. Stated conversations Thursday on
before the full moon of each month. John
w. Rowe, High Priest. +. Day, Secretary.
BETHLEHEM LODGE, No. 80, +. and A. NJ.
Stated meetings first Monday of each month.
Special meetings on Monday evenings. John w
Rowe, Master. c. ii. Brick, Secretary.
AUGUSTA LODGE, No. 141, F. & A. NJ. Stated
meetings first Tuesday of each month. Special
meetings every Tuesday evening. Z. b. Nor
ton, Master. L. +. Blackman, Secretary.
noyC-iGm
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PENSSXLN ANA.

Philadelphia, }. The remains OF the
Siamese twins will reach this city this eve
ming. The bodies are in good state OF pres
ervation.
At the convention of iron auA steel manu-
tactuTers to-day, committee OF five were APP
pointed to represent the interest of the Bar
Plat 4 Big Iron Trades. Samuel j. Reeves
of Philadelphia was elected president with
five vice presidents, and J. VI. Mark as
secretary.
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NILSSON

st. Louis, ). The National Grange OF
Patrons of Hasbandry, held brief session
this morning, and the different committees
are busly engaged on the various subjects
assigned them. Nothing has yet been given
out by the committee for publication, having
that matter in charge, and it is understood
that nothing will be furnished tonight.
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Publishers, Notice.

Payments of subscriptions to the Daily KenneIec
journal, and the weekly kenne5ec Journal, may be
made in Hallowell, to Mai E. HOWELL, Postmas.
ter who is fully authorized to receive the same and
give receipts therefore in behalf of the publishers.
Orders for subscriptions and advertising Will also
be received by him, III
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Din.

In Iallowell 4th inst Of congestion OF the lungs,
Mrs sarah III Gordon, widow of the late Samuel
4. Gordon, aged 81 years. Massachusetts papers
please copy.
In Andoyer 22d ult., Susan H., youngest daugh.
ter OF Nh, and Mrs. Arba Pratt, aged years, I
months.
In OtisfeTl, eth ult, Mr.. Panl Bowker, formerly
OF Hebron, aged 20 wears.
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The union meetings Yesterday were marked
by large attendance and increasing interest
and power. They continue to-day at and
p. NJ, at the Granite church. Rev. Mr..
Earle preaching. The morning prayer meet
room of the Baptist church the rest Of this
week