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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05
OF HISTORIC INTEREST.

Our picture, illustrating the primitive
stvle, is OF the Drake well itself, completed
in August, 1859 the first well ever drilled
lor OIL This is copied from a photograph
taken soon after the completion of the well
by J. A. Mather, personal friend of
Colonel E. L. Drake. In the foreground is
Colonel Drake wearing a plug hat, and
Peter Wilson, who afterward beiriended
Drake, aud loaned him money when his
fortunes were broken. Leaning against the
fence are Two OF the men who worked on the
well and z friend who happened to be there.
Mr.. Mather is full of incidents of the
early days of oildom, every view calling
into Ii e recollectiOns OF interesting scenes
and history. He was the first photographer
in the oil regions, having established him
self in Titusville, where he still is, in 1859
His personal acquaintance with the oil
princes is wide, and he takes great delight
In showing photos taken 20 or 80 years ago,
Of men who have since gained reputation
and fortune. He showed The DISPATCH
4 view in which Lew" Emery is seen on
horseback, the background being one of the
first wells in which the great Republican
kicker was interested.
a SUGGESTIVE PICTURE.
But MI Mather prides himself most on
the view Of Bennington run, taken in 1865
Just two days after the photograph was
taken lightning struck one OF the 81 wells
shown in the picture, and the whole valley
was swept BY fire. Two prominent events
oi oil region history are also recalled by this
picture. In the center the trench of the
original Harley pipeline is seen, likes path,
ascending the hill. On the very crest Of the
hill, al the lett hand side, is the homestead
where old man Benninghof was robbed of
500 600 in hard cash,
From that small thread in the center of
this picture grew the great pipeline system
O. the country, now representing a capital
of over $4,000, 900. A hard time the old
line had. l. was not a rich and powerful
monopoly. 1t was only step toward the
solution of 4 difficult problem,
THE SHIPPING OF OIL
cheaper than by wagons and barrels. For
in the early days of Benninghoff run, the
entire product OF the regions was taken to
raIlroId and waterway by hundreds of
teams.
When the pipe line was first built il was
hoped, by the army of teamsters, it could
not be successfully operated. When they
saw it could be- somebody took occasion to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05
ABANpoNEp ENrERPRIsEs.

The towns above named were not far from
the far-famed Pithole. which has served as
the great type of the decayed oil towns.
But the collapse Of the town or Pithole was
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05

Offered only in that thesapling corners were
held together by girths and crossbraces in
stead of being boarded up. The derrick
of to-day is of plank and so feet nigh. 1t
is symmetrical in its proportions, and very
much stronger than the old-time affair.
The evolution has been gradual. In
1869 the oil well derrick had reached
height OF 40 to 4S feet, and was built in
much the same style as at present. By the
Centennial year, 1876, 1t had reached
height of 81 .eet. and the old, heavy bull
wheels were thrown out for the light skele-
tons. Now the standard height is so feet,
with the corners double planked hall
way un
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05
ANOTHER LIVELY SECTION.

Our picture of the type efderriek common
to the late sixties is view OF the Fee we'll
No. 4, at Shamburg. 1t was an advanced type
ior its time, being 56 feet high, having seven
girths. In rig building the "16-foot plank"
is the standard. This gives an even eight
feet to the girth. The most common type in
the sixties were of six girths and many but
five, while the standard now is ten.
Shamburg must be remembered among
the very lively little oil towns long since
deiunct. Its neighbors, Red Hot and Cash
Up, had more euphonious and descriptive
titles, but were not one whit more red hot or
one whit more on the business principle of
cash on delivery than Shamburg. The Fee
No. was about the sixth well completed at
Shamburg, and, having production of sew
eral hundred barrels a day, assisted mate
rally in creating the "boons" which swept
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05

During the past six weeks 1 have had
somewhat Of personal association with him.
and during the army reviews, which I at
Evening journal., 1890-03-05
DIED.

BARTLETT.--ln this city. on March 3.
Thomas &. BARTLETT, aged 50 years and 3
months.
FOsTEB.-In this city. on February rs,
Harry Edward, son Of William IL. and Sadie
NJ. Foster. aged Is months.
FRAZER AT New Castle, on February 27,
Thomas Frazer, Sr, in his slst year.
GLENN.-In this city, ON March 2, Mary
wife of James Glenn, aged 90 years.
HARRITY.--ln Christiana hundred on
March g James Harrity, aged 70 years.
HUBER, In this city on the I'd instant
Leander b., youngest child OF NJ. G. and
George Huber, aged Ayears and months.
MAXW Suddenly. on March 5, Arthur
Maxwell, aged 90 years.
McGINNIs.---In this city, on the lst instant
Sarah McGinnis, aged 81 years.
NOBLE.-ln Camden. N j., on March 3
Captain William Noble, aged 6S years.
.ROSSITER.- On February y James Ros
sister, aged So years.
ROBlNSON.--In this city, on February p
John Alexander Robinson, aged 2S years.
THOMAS.-In this city, on March 3, William
| Way Thomas, in the 7s year OF his age.
THOMPSON.-In this city, on February 2S
/ Francis, son Of Charles and Lucy Thompson
Il aged years.
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A vlrl.oc,lun rro.scn1ioSS = rnll..

PHILADELPHIA, March 5. - Magistrate
Eisenbrown discharged from custody DR..
Benjamin T. Shtpwell, who had been ar
rested on charge Qf gnnecessary cruelty to
a dog. Dr. shlmwell is dem9nstrAtof OF
surgery in the Medico. Chirnfgical college
and had recently In the course Of his lectures
before the students made an abdominal de.
monstration OF vivisectIon upon an etherized
dog The warrant for the doctors arrest
was sworn out by officers of the Society fol
the Prevention Of Cruelty 60 Animals. De
fense was made that the operation was il
the interest Of science, and the magistrate
after hearing the evidence, dismissed th,
cnge
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IAcksoN MEETs FALLoN.
The Mil became Too Exciting and the
Police fnterfered.

The MIL became Too Exciting and the
q Police iniesfered.
NEW YoRK, March 5-Palace rink ia
Brooklyn was the scene Of peculiar boxing
exhibition last night The well known col.
ored pugilistic star, Peter jackson, the
champion Of Australia, together with Jack
Ashton, Of Providence, r, l., and Jack Fal-
lon, the 'Strong BSy,n Of Brooklyn, Mere
!. the principal participants Over 800 peo-
~ assembled before 10 o'clock to witness
the conflict between this trio Of aspiring pu-
rilists, who have ah cnvious eye on tie posi-
tion now held by John l. Sullivan. Pre-
wious to the long loofed for contest pre-
lminary bouts between lesser pugilistic
lights were held and we're appreciated by
f6e audience, In which were Police lnspac-
tor Mclaughlin and Capt. Short together
with city officials, politicians and sporting
men from neighboring cities
After George Dixon, the clever colored
feather weight Of Boston, who lately fought
one OF the hardest battles on record with the
celebrated "Caln Mccarthy, Of Jersey City,
had been introduced Jack Ashton and Jack
Fallon were introduced and donned the
ttmittsn At the call Of time both mnde easy
play at each other, hrt before the first round
ended they warmed to their work and a
little slugging had been INDUCED in with
honors even when the master of ceremonies
called time. When they faced each other
the second time Fallon made a desperate
effort 70 land his right on Ashton's jaw, hut
the willy Providence lad was too quick fol
him, and the result was that they cinched
and in close inighting Fallon deliberately
threw Ashton to the floor, Amid great ex
citement the police jumped into the ring anC
forced the pugilists apart and of the stage
After a short interval, during which som,
of the local talent appeared, Peter jackson
and Jack Fallon were announced. The frs
round was very tame, although Fallon wa
bent on nslugging the Antipodean, who smiles
70 himself as he took his chair AT the cal
OF time the Australian sent his left out il
such manner that Failon well understoo,
that he would have TO do his best TIL
round was fast and furious, but Fallon wa
clearly overmatched The contest, however
became so heated that the police wer
Obliged to again assert their authority, an
together with Fitzpatrick, Jackson's inseI
cradle trainer, jumped between the COZ
testants and put stopto further hostilitiei
The ''gon between Ashton and Jackson ii
ssindup of the evening, was a beautiful e.
hibition setto Of two rounds Charles ]
Davis, of Chicago, and Frank Stevenson,
shis city, managed the affair.
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HIS MONEY AND HIS LIFE
An Englishman Lured to Amer
ica and Death. -
LED TO DOOM BY A PRETTY FACE.

The Startling Expose of an Alleged Plot
by which Young BenwelI Received His
Quietus-His Friend Peliy's Narrow Es-
cape-Dazzled by Schemes for Wealth.
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, March 5.--The ar
rest Of J. Burchell at Niagara Falls, Ont,
for the murder Of F. c. Benwell, the young
Englishman, has, it is claimed, disclosed one
of the darkest and most diabolical plots that
mas ever been chronicled in this part Of the
country. Douglas Raymond Pelley, the
young Englishman who was in the company
of Burchell has made a statement in court
that indicates that there has been deep plot
concocted in England to lure unsuspecting
young men to come TO this country 10 engage
in large and lucrative business.
society Of MGfderers.
There seems to have been a sort Of secret
society OF murderers formed, Of which
Burchell was one Of the agents. Peliey says
the business was represented as being that
of large produce commission house which
controlled all the business OF the western
part of Canada. The whole thing was made
pleasant BY the introduction Of woman
claiming to be Burchelrs wife and daughter
OF David Stephenson, high official in the
London and Northwestern railway OF Eng
land.
A Woman as Persnader.
II the victim was not pliable it is claimed
that Mrs Burehell, who is a very pretty
woman, used her influence TO induce the
young man to emigfnte TO America and gen.
orally succeeded Peliey says Benweil was
very wealthy. Pelley says he was himself
blinded BY the business prospects offered
him and gave Burchell nearly 1000 He
considers himself lucky man that he did
not meet the tate Of poor Benwell, as be can
recall two or three times when be had been
taken TO various places where a man could
easily have been killed and no one be the
wiser, but something occurring evidently in
terrupted the plans
Belley thinks it was Burchellis intention
10 kill him first and then Benweli, but when
Pelley left for New York Burchell decided
on Benwell's doom, despite his wifes supple
cations
A Conversation Overheard.
Pelley said he overheard Burcheil and his
pseudo wife talking loudly and angrily CON
cerning Benwell, and from what words were
dropped learned Of the relations between
Pely's testimony has strengthened the boz
lief that the murder was committed Monday,
Feb. "a, and that sufficient evidence will be
furnished TO prove that Burehell wns seen to
board an east bound train near the scene Of
the murder with his pants rolled up and his
clothing covered with mud on Monday after.
noon.
Bnrchen Pleads Not Guilty.
When Burchell appeared for examination
he was pale and appeared nervous, although
he answered the magistrate in a firm voice
as follows: II ann % years Of age and wa.
born at Church. Lancashire. have no par
ticular business or home other than in Lon
don, England, My father is dead have
no occupation | am married. / have &
college education and belong to the Church
OF England
The magistrate then read the charg,
against him Of wilfully and feloniously
numbering Frederick G, Benwell, to which
be replied ia hurried voice, ,Not guilty.
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Bought ~ Tho rennsyivania nailroaa.

PHILADELPHIA, March 5-The Columbia
and Port Deposit railroad was sold atauction
at the Philadelphia exchange yesterday, the
purchaser being the Pennsylvania Railroad
company. The price paid was 81 800 OOO
The railroad extends from Columbia, Lam
caster county, Pa, 70 Port Deposit Cecil
county, Nd, where II connects with the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad George Kugler, representing the
Pennsylvania railroad, was the purchaser.
Mr. Kugler handed a check for f50, 900 to the
auctioneer, and upon the payment 9f the 81
ance the property will be turned over TO the
pennsylvania railroad. The state OF Mary
land has an interest in the road, and the sale
Is the result of q conference between the rep.
resentatives Of The state and Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad,
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Book NEWS for February (Philadel-
phia) might well be called Scandinav-
ian number. Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen
has q most interesting article on THE
Norwegian Novel. and there is an excel
lent Life" Of Henrik Ibsen. accompanied
by a plate-paper portrait), whose works
have recently excited much press COM
ment. There is also very readable ar
ticle by Edward Everett Hale on "The
American Revolution, History Old
but New. with the New Books" has
drops of wisdoms about the besl b0oks of
the month, and the reviews are mostly
Illustrated,
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Dr. Jnl,n n rrano nnaa

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 5.-Dr John
J. Crane, one of the wealthiest and most
prominent citizens Of this city, died yester-
day, aged 10 For many years he was IN
charge Of one Of the largest hospitals in
New York city, and was considered one OF
the leading physicians in that city He
leaves fortune estimated at from two TO
four millions
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mARRIEp.

cLEAvER- HOPKINS. Ia this city, on the
81 instant, by the Rev William l.. McEwan,
Eugene Cleaver and Ida May Hopkins, both
OF near MiddletOwn
EMERsON-sPIEGELHALTER.-On Feb
ruary n, by the Rev. George w. Finlaw, at
Camden n. j.. Arthur J Emerson and
Carrie spiegelhalter. both Of Wilmington,
Del
SHAKEsPEAR-LYNC I'm this city, on
February 20. by the Rev. A. N. Keigwin,
Harry r. Shakespear and Jessie A. Lynch,
both OF this CITY.
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nni r.lttIe nnna tnr ranlh..-

WASHINGTON, March 5 -Ex-C Congressman
Taulbee's condition is more critical than al
any time since Correspondent Kincaid shot
him His physicians say there is very little
hope for his recovery. The patient himself
has given up the fight for life Correspond
ent Kincaid is suffering from nervous pros
fraffnu
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Green Appointed vice Chancellor.

TRENTON, N. j., March 5-Chancellcr
McGill has verified the ru,nors Of the past
month by appointing Ex-Governor Robert
Stockton Green vice chancellor TO FIJI the
vacancy existing under the law passed last
winter authorizing the appointment Of two
additional vice chancellors.
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a nlr New Yorl. nlnze.

NEW YoRK, March 5-Fire at 392 Broad
way last night caused 100000 damage, as
follows. Baton g. Eaton, umbrellas and
parasols, 500. 600; NJ. & G. Mayer, hosiery
and gloves, 100000; William Harvey a.
Co, smokers articles and ivory goods, and
the Brown Comb company, together, 1900;
A. c. Baudoine, building, $4,000. Several
dremen were injured by a falling ladder,
aad others were overcome by smoke but re-
-ad
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The Jersey naiiot FRAUDS.

TRENTON, March 5.-The Bayonne and
Kearney boxes we're examined by the senate
investigating committee. While the recount
was practically the same as the original
figures, there were strong evidences Of gem
eral fraud in the Bayonne district, as the
boxes had been tampered with.
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

How soon forbearance ceases TO be 3
xirtue. when the forbearance is for the
faults of those we dislikel-Atchison
Globe.
ssMY dog took q v. H. G. at the New
York bench show and w. o. G. out in
Chicago" ssW. o. CT What on earth
does w. O. C mean2" Worthy of Chi
cago. New York Sun
Mrs. S.-Have we everything out OF
the house now2 Mr.. S.-Everything but
lie children. You know the landlord
svon't allow them In the new house,
I.ite
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HARNESS atlYerger's.
AnctInn snle.

The stock of dry goods and trimmings in
store No. 100 West Second street. will be
offered at auction, commencing ON We'd
nesday morning. March 5, at 10 a. m,
and continue every evening until stock is
sold. Evening sale will commence at z
o'clock. E. n Stroud & Co.
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Strnck hx a Train.

ELGTN, Ills, March Sat Lillsy Lake.
Gustav Rinden, boy OF 10, with team be-
hind which he was riding were struck by a
Chicago, Minneapolis and Kansas City train
and instantly killed.
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Rroker PeII Arain a. LIberty.

NEW York, March 5.--Broker George II.
Pell. who has been in the Tombs since last
Wednesday, when he was surrendered by
his bondsman, Charles Valentine, has OBJ
tanned new bail and was released.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST

ALeY (who has more than be warts)--
"Pooh Riches have wingsl' Poor Jack
(who hasn't enough)-"M Maybe; but they
are mighty slow in flying toward fell
low. Texas Siftings.
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

$500 OFFERED for an incurable case Of
Catarrh by the proprietors OF DR.. Sage's
Remedy. 90 cents. by druggists.
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

PAIN and dread attend the use Of most
catarrh remedies, Liquids and snuffs
are unpleasant as well as dangerous
Ely's Cream Balm is safe, pleasant, easily
applied into the nostrils, and sure cure.
1t cleanses the nasal passages and heals
the inflamed membrane, giving relief at
once. Price 80 cents.
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PRoPosALs.

~ EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
until O'Clock p. m. Monday. March 10, 1880.
for the erection of stairway additions to
Public Schools, Nos. 3. &. 10, II and IA; and
Z. 8, is and % and such others as may be
desired.
Plans and specifications can be seen and
h. Carsweli, Architect l0l West Sixth street
Bonds for the good faith of the bidders must
accompany each proposal as follows:
For each stairway addition $500.
For all stairway additions $500.
For each fire escape S100.
For all fire escapes $500
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
j. II. HARTMAN,
Il. Il O'DONNEL,
p. MCCARTHY,
Committee on Fire Escapes
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Weather Indioationa

Generally warmer, and from partly cloudy
to cloudy, preceded by fair weather and fol-
lowed by rain or snow.
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REGTsr rER,s ORnER.
u EGIsTER's ORDER.
RFGIsTER,s OFFTCF.


REGISTERiS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Del, Feb. "a, 1890.
Upon the application of Harry Emmons
administrator of Helena Q. Hitler late of Will
mingtcn hundred, in said county. de-
ceased, 1t is ordered and directed by
the Register that the administrator
aforesaid give notice of granting of Letters Of
Administration upon the estate of the deceased
with the date Of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters in six Of the
most public places of the county of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to be
inserted within the same period in the EVEN
ING JOURNAL. newspaper published in Viii
mington, Del, and be continued therein three
weeks, G. o. d.
Given under the hand and Seal
--A--l of Office Of the Register. aforesaid
at Wilmington, in New Castle
county aforesaid, the day and year
49, above written.
JOHN X. BRADFORD, Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
OF the deceased must present the same, duly
attested TO the Administrator, on or before
February n, 1891, or abide the Act of Assembly
In such case made and provided.
HARRY EAfMONS,
Administrator.
Address; Wilmington, Del.
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MIsTREss-" Hannah, how is the church
fair getting along7" Maid-It wor doin'
poorly, mum, but now the attindance be
treminjus" Mistress-"What caused
the changer Maid-"Well, mum, the
comity wint an hired a man who ates
glass Boston Beacon.
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In order to properly observe the re-
quirements OF the Lenten season some
liars tell nothing but fish stori es. Phil
adelphia Times.
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

IT is better to be alone than in bad
company, but some people are in bad
company when they are alone.-Somer-
vile Journal
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

GOOD appetite is essential to good
health, and loss of appetite indicates
something wrong. Hoods Sarsaparilla
creates and sharpens the appetite, assists
the digestive organs and regulates the
kidneys and liver. Take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla this season. Sold by druggists.
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

ROAST Dinners speciality, at Steele's
119 Market street.
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WHAT person has been is the only
guide the public has to guess by in pre-
dieting his or her future. Milwaukee
journal.
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THE most obstinate cases Of catarl h
are cured by the use Of Ely's Cream
Balm, the only agreeable remedy. 1t is
not liquid or snuff, is easily applied
into the nostrils For cold in the head
IL is magical. 1t gives relief at once.
Price 90 cents.
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TRUNKS at Yerger's.

"I'M sorry for the Venus of Milo. "
"WhyT 'The poor thing never knew
the bliss of twelve button gloves >
New York Sun.
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LET mo see, said the young house
keeper, at the fish market. Suppose
you send me home nice North river cod
with good roe and box,of sardines -
New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

DIR. DEHARDT's Pennyroyal Pills, are
the only genuine pennyroyal pills made.
At druggists and by mail, 81. Office, 203 N.
9th st. Phila. Ladies beware Of limitations.
Evening journal., 1890-03-05

FINE Lynn Haven Bay" Oysters, at
Steeles, 119 Market street.
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LITTLE Barbara, years old, was asked
the other day in Sunday school who
were the apostlesY 'srhey were men, I"
she responded, promptly, "who went
around with Christ until he died, and
then they came to Plymouth Boston
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