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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
GAS AND OIL STRIKE.
The New Field Located Near
the City Of Pittsburg.
STRUCK IT IN THE THIRD SAND.

Tho Territory May Take Front Rank ~
an OII-Producing Territory-The Mo-
notony OF Field development Has Been
Broken at Last.
PITTsBURG, May 3.-The monotony
that has long prevailed in field develop
ments was broken by the Forest Oil
company drilling in wildcat right here
at home in this county. The indications
are the most promising of any third
sand discovery since the Wildwood field
was defined. The we'll is located on the
Horrison farm in the northeast corner of
Harrison township, and about midway
between Tarentum and Sharpsburg, and
two miles north and little west o. the
town of Springdale, on the West Penn
railroad.
This venture was located and drilled
for gas, with view to catching a north
extension to the Milltown gasfeld. The
well was drilled two bits into the third
sand and began to gas and fill up with
fluid. 1t was then shut down that the
boiler could be moved back and con-
nections made. The sand is Of an ez-
cellent quality, and if the present indi-
cations count for anything this we'll will
prove the most important find that has
been brought to notice for many months.
There is a scope of territory four miles
wide, running east and west, that has
never been tested. Some years ago Q
we'll was drilled on the Roberts farm,
two miles to the west, and more re-
Gently a we'll was drilled on the Yuts
farm, two miles to the east. A little
gas was found in each of these wells.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Reward For PARLIAMENTARY.

fSTEUBENvILLE, o., May 1.-William
Casper, a negro who came to this city
shortly after the war, has fallen heir TO
legacy of $4,000 by his faithful at
tendance on an invalid girl at New
Philadelphia. He left this city and
worked for number of years as a farm
hand for Mr.. and Mrs. Strothers, near
New Philadelphia After the parents
died the son Albert moved west, leaving
the eara Of Mary, bis invalid sister, 70
Casper. The farm hand waited on her
faithfully until her death. She left a
win Visposing OF property valued at
t20, 00Qnwhich she divided equally ba-
tween Casper and her brother Albert.
ThS brother came home and begsn pro-
ceedlnss 10 break the viii. bat did moi
Suo6Qsd, 90 that the ei0, 900 gpAe 10 Gas.
per- who 4 now a EeM Lsgipgton. o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Frseburg Fgyings .
FREEBURa, May 8, 189

EREEBURG, May 3, 1888.
Trump and Reese are busy masoning.
Plasterers are at work on G. P. Lozier's
new house.
j. W. Ackworth has returned to Pitts>
burg.
John LSndis 10 now proprietor of the
old Burgett House.
Miss Ada Ruff, OF Canton, spent.several
dogs last week visiting her parents.
Mart Lands and U. G. Ditch intend
starting for the west In the near future.
Some of our farmers who have not fin.
ished sewing their oats are becoming un-
easy.
The jingiing of the milk cans and the
rumbling of the cart informs us that the
Sweitzer cheese season 10 again at hand.
Our newly ejsctA DemocrANc marshal
was pFessed 20 duty last week, which he
performed with as much grace as though
he was veteran In the business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Nuhs From Marlboro.

MARLBORO, May 3.
Miss Nancy Jones is visiting her brother
W. S. Jones.
The farmers are still complaining about
the rainy weather.
Frank Miller is cIerking In q clothing
store In Alliance.
Prof. w. S. Jones spent Saturday and
Sunday at Alliance. ..
Mrs. o. ObeshaItz sr Is visiting her
parents near Mt. Union.
Mr.. e. s. Walker made q flying busi-
ness trip to New Berlin Saturday.
Mrs. Jacob Lsmislle, who has been very
sick for sometime, 10 slowly improving.
Miss Jessie France, who has been
teaching at Carrollton, returnsd home
Saturday.
Mrs. Moore and son Ralph, who have
been visiting In Canton for few weeks,
have returned home.
Mr.. Max well, who has dangerously III
with lung fever, 10 recovering. His
friends will be glad to see him out again
Mr.. Henry Watten, well known in this
place, and lately OF Pittsburg, Pa, has
moved to Canton and expects to make Il
hts future home. His sister Mrs. Finch
expects to make her home with him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
FEARFUL FARMER
sippo Lake in Dangerously Full Condi
ton and Trou BILE 10 Feared.

sippo Lake In Dangerously Full Condi-
ton and Trou BILE Is Feared.
About thirty acres OF the Dannemiller
farm, lying between this city and Massil.
lon, is Inundated by water several feet
deep. The Bt. Wayne railway grading
along this track may be washed away and
serious damage result. People residing
In the vicinity of Sppo Lake are In fear
lest the big body of water break over its
embAnkments and the valley surrounding
the lake be Allied with water, which would
dsvastate many hundreds OF acror of
crops and probably wash awsy some of
.he homes of the people. A large ditch
passes through the farm, but 1t appears
even this 10 unable TO carry of oil the
water as fast az II should. Men arc at
work fixing mp embellishments TO keep the
water within bounds TO prevent disas-
trous overflow which would inevitably re.
sult II much additional rain falls
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
81. Andrew'H Omcers.

COLUMBUS, o., May 3.--The Episcopal
Brotherhood of st. Andrew, at its an.
nual convention, elected officers for tho
ensuing year, as follows: President, w.
G. Mathers, Columbus; first vice presi.
dent, Colonel j. w. Anderson, Cincip.
cinnati; second vice president, Dudley
Moore, Toledo; secretary, W. Z. p.
Love, Columbus; assistant secretary,
Harry st. Clair Hathaway, Cleveland; |;
executive committee, w. w. Williams
and ]. H. Miller, Cleveland; Frank s.
Wayne and w. b. Brockway, Toledo,
W. w. Meyers and w. NJ. Allen, Gin.
cinnati; w. G.. Benham and DIR. A. A.
Thoman, Columbus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Caused "a Sensation.

WASHINGTON c. H., o., May 8.-The
arrest of Girard Pavey of Green town.
ship, this county, on the charge OF as
saulting his wife, with intent to kill,
created considerable surprise throughout
this neighborhood, as he is farmer of
some means. Mrs. Pavey charges the
most brutal treatment against her hus-
band, alleging that after knocking her
down with his fist he kicked her until
she was almost dead and threatened to
knock her brains out with chair, which
he brandished about her head. The ac-
cused was bound over to court by Squire
Cheney in the sum Of $500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Baseball League In Ohio.

MANSFIELD, O., May "a e-team
baseball league, composed Of Akron,
Canton, Mansfield, Sandusky, Bay City
and Saginaw, mas been organized here
and will be known as the o. 81 NJ.
(Ohio and Michigan) league. Ex-Mayor
George A. Clagstou of this city was
elected president. The season will open
May 1s and close Sept. 20. Salary limit
$500 and cash deposit of 5000 required
by May IL. Charles Hazen will manage
Akron, William Delaney will manage
Canton, Cal McVey will manage Mans
field, Wally Miller will manage San
dusky, f. p. Graves will manage Bay
City, Saginaw is not fully organized
Springfield CO., wanted to get in, but
will not be admitted unless she can get
Columbus to go in before May 10. An
Steam schedule, with all these towns,
was prepared, but if Springfield and
Columbus do not come in, 6-team
schedule will be promulgated at once.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
HAPPILY Welded.

Surrounded by Friends and Relatives
Two Young People are Made One.
Charles Stall and Lizzie Stsigerwald
were married on Tuesday evening, May
End. at the residence Of the BRIDES parents
No. 276 South Cleveland avenue. A large
number Of relatives and friends Witnessed
the solemn ceremony which was cons
Quoted by Rev. y. Strassner. The. par
lore were profusely HefprAtedf a yerg
pleasant social time wls Had andA festive
supper was enjoyed. The couple will be
at home TO their frieAas In rooms IN the
Leonard block. corner Eighth Apd Walnut.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Middlebranch Sayings.
MIDDLEBRANcH, O May 8.

MIDDLEBRANCH, o May 8.
Mr.. L. Carr is sick with the measles.
Mr.. Ben Warner of Hartville, moved
in Mr.. C. Vineyards house on last Thurs
day.
Mr.. p. c. Wise had TO stop the mill on
account that he got the measles and 10
very sick.
The measles seem to be doing their
work right along irrespective of age or
occupation.
Mrs, Mary wheeler OF Canton, spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. FL. Fl. Bixier
of this place.
The j. o.. U. A. M. comedy troupe Of
this place, will show at New Berlin on
next Saturday evening. Don't fait to see
Dutch Jake and party.
Mr.. George Miller, who 10 employed by
Mr.. Ben WinRnrd to run the store and
meat market, was surprised on last Mons
day morning to hnd that some one had
taken possession of the store sometime
during Sunday night. He missed half .
dozen rszors, pocket books and good
supply of News Boy tobacco. There were
over fifteen dollars In the post Office but
they did not bother IL. No clew has yet
been found.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
a Rush of Immigrants.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-Ten thousand
immigrants have been booked by the
different steamship lines to be landed
here within the next three months.
They are all hurrying to avoid cholera
in their own country and detentions by
severe quarantine regulations on arrival
here. The steamships Indiana from
Liverpool, with 775 passengers, and the
Switzerland, from Antwerp, with 6S5,
are due this week. The British Princess
has sailed from Liverpool with as many
more, and the rush here for the entire
summer will be unprecedented.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
No Encounter Has Occurred
With the Rebels.
SPANISH TROOPS IN HOT PURSUIT.

A Rumor That the InsurrcctionIsts Will
Surrender IL Safety Is Guaranteed-A
sympathizer In New York Claims the
Movement Is Formidable.
HAVANA, May 3.-The latest news in
regard to the insurrection is that the
rebels are now between Puerto. Del
Padre, harbor on the northeast coast
Of Cuba and Manati. Seven columns OF
troops are in pursuit, the troops being
supported by two Spanish ships-of-war
off the coast. Up to date not single
encounter has taken place between gov.
ernment troops and the re bells. 1t is
rumored that the rebels propose to sur
render If they are guaranteed that their
lives will be spared.
A New York dispatch says: Benjamin
Guerra, the secretary of the United
Cuban societies in this city said that he
supposed Saratous, the present leader Of
the Cuban insurrectionists, according to
the cable message received here, who
was expected to surrender the command
TO q well-known Cuban general had
been compelled to show his hand sooner
than he anticipated by reason of his
plans becoming known TO the Spanish
authorities. Mr.. Guerra thought that
he had q large and we'll armed force.
The departure Of the Spanish men-of-
war from this port indicates, he felt
sure, that they had been ordered to
Cuba on account of the revolution.
Spain maintains a standing army of
about $4,000 men in Cuba, according to
Mr.. Guerra's figures, while the present
force opposed to them is said to be no
larger than 1000. The secretary thinks
that with 1000 men well acquainted
with the island the Spanish forces would
be hard pressed. He declared that the
revolution sentiment is spreading in
Cuba.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Marohand Chips.

MARoHAND, o., May 1913.
= farmers are busy blowing their corn
ground.
Subscribe for the NEWS DEMOCRAT,
everybody.
Mr.. Philip Snyder Of Canton, was visits
ing his father on Saturday.
Cherry trees are white with blossoms.
Peach trees are red with buds.
Mr.. John A, Hoasler from Ellwood, Pa,
visited his parents and friends at this
place last week. L. Nt n.
Mr.. Cyrus Ramsey has purchased the
property of Mr.. j. M. Snyder OF this place
intending to make 1t his future home.
The singing school at MI Zion has
changed evenings, from Monday to Sun
day evening, holding singing every two
weeks from now on. Everybody invited.
There was communion services held at
lions church on Sunday. There were
eight confirmed, six girls and two boys,
after which 80 partook of the holy supper.
Services were conducted by Rev. b. b,
Schillinger.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
One Woman Killed,

TOLEDO, May 3.-The Odd Fellows
and Daughters of RebelSah chartered q
special car on the Consolidated Street
railroad to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Hiram Berry, one Of the members.
When returning from the cemetery the
car got between two tracks Of the Lake
Shore road, and presently train came
laundering along. The women became
greatly excited. Mrs. M. J. Boork
jumped off Immediately in front of the
passing train and her legs were cut of
and she was otherwise mangled. She
died in few minute Other ladies also
jumped from the car and were more or
less injured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Lopiayine Te9pnissr

~ a = ~ 2 AtC0a1NtAA4hy NAbI
Mr.. H. Il. Slusser Sundayed with Louis
Vile friends.
Work has been progressing rapidly on
the pump shop, and the building 10 neAr'
Work ON the new Reformed church has
begun, but owing 10 the wet weather the
excavating has been considerably delay
ed. A
h MI. and Mrs. Rufus Drucksnbrods Of
Bt. Wayne, Mrs. Harsh Of Bindlay, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Puiger OF Canton were IN
Attsndance'at the funersl OF Mrs. Booth
The funeral of Mrs, Lucinda Booth,
.whoss death was noted In Saturdays
NEWS DEMOCRAT, was held Sunday after
noon AZ her rsg,dsnce and was largely at.
tended. She was highly respoe I'D young
lady, and her aad death 10 severe stxoke
70 her parents and friends. mNe --aA-'
The second annual anniversary 81
Louisville Council, Jr, q. o.. A. ~. was
hsld In thslr hall Sunday evening. A Iarxs
audience was IN attendance. Nssiona.
and sacssd musis was furnished by msna-
bsrs OF the different church shcirs. Rev.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
SpanIah Vessels Sail.

New YORK, May 3.-The Spanish
flagship Infanta Isabel, with the Nueva
Espana in her. wake, have sailed for
Havana. These are the first of the WIS.,
itors to go and the others will, one by
one, pick up their anchors and turn
their noses toward the narrows. The
Infanta Isabel, with the sick admiral on
board, will go directly to Cuba to escort
the Spanish Princess Infanta EulalIe to
New York on her way to the Worlds fair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Not According to NIoLeod's Report.

PHILADELPHIA, May "A sensation
was created in financial circles by the
Reading railroad defaulting in pay
ment of the semi-annual interest upon
the and per cent bonds of the Phila-
delphia, Reading and New England
road Poughkeepsie bridge system), Of
cipal and interest by the Reading com
pany, and the default is based upon the
ground that the interest has not been
earned. This is in direct reputation of
ex-President McLeod's last annual re-
port, in which he said that the bridge
system was already earning more than
the charges guaranteed by the company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Charged with Stealing Harness.

PITTsBURG, May 3.-Samuel Paul, who
is wanted in Latrobe for larceny of a
harness, is in the Twenty eighth ward
police station awaiting transportation.
He was arrested some time ago by Chief
Cannon Of Latrobe, and asked to visit
his wife at 607 Carson street, before
gong over the mountain. While the
wife entertained the officer he got
away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Harper In Thriving.

CINCINNATI. May 3.-The return of E.
l.. Harper to an active business life has
stirred up things generally among the
brokers who have thrived and grown
rich during Harpers confinement. 1t is
given out on good authority that his
orders for one day netted him more than
$1,000. He has the exclusive agency for
some 30 foundries and has received q
heavy order for steel rails for New
York car line
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
An Austrian Forger Caught.

CINCINNATI, May 3.--Jacques Bicco
Adult, the Austrian forger who stole
$780, 900 from his countrymen, was ar
rested at the Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton railroad depot. He was taken
to the Central Police station and when
searched several pawn tickets for diamond
rings and jewelry were found, but no
money. He had heavy gold bracelets
garters with gold buckles.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Fighting Prohibition in Kansas.

Topeka, May 2.-During the past
week 80 organizers Of the Army of
Liberty, the new secret anti-prohibition
society, have appeared in various Sec
tions of Kansas, and are organizing
lodges by the score. Western Kansas is
being flooded with documents showing
mp the Inconsistency of prohibition as
practiced in this state. These circulars
come from the headquarters of the
National Brewers association in New
York, where the campaign on prohibi-
ton in this state is being managed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04

pie Of New York and Brooklyn who had
generously contributed to the success Of
the affair.
He then said that special committee
Of the Press club, composed of Mr.,
William Berri of the Brooklyn Stand
ard Union and Mr.. M. II. De Young of
the San Francisco Chronicle, in charge
of the Chicago ceremonies, had escorted
the duke and his staff to the office of
the Long Distance Telephone company
in Chicago, where the duke, speaking at
Chicago, was heard to say: From a
thousand miles away, hereby declare
by word of mouth the great fair of the
New York Press club formally opened
and wish it every success.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Appointed to Two Positions.

COLUMBUS, O., May 3.-State Food
and Dairy Commissioner McNeal has
appointed George r. Beaton of New
Carlisle, Clark county, as clerk in his
department at an annual salary Of
$1,000. The governor has appointed
Paul Augustus, colored, of Kenton,
Hardin county, as messenger in the ex-
ecutive chamber, to succeed Milton
Green of Stark county, who was re.
Gently removed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Bloody Battle in Brazil.

VALPARAISO, May News Of the
bloodiest battle which has been fought
since the revolution began in Rio Grande
do Sui, Brazil, has just reached here,
via Buenos Ayres. A correspondent tele-
graphs that the engagement was fought
near San Luis. General Telles led the
government forces and General Tavarez
commanded the revolutionary army. 1t
is reported that 800 men were killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04

NJ. NJ. Philips preached the sermon, which
was an able discourse, Rev, DR.. Leber.
man assisting In she exercisea
The spelling bee In the ar. o. U. A. M.
hall last Friday evening was well attend,
ed. Miss Lulu Newhouse won first, and
Miss Lena Chenot second prize In the ju-
nior class. Mr.. A. II. Pontius won brst,
and Mr.. j. B. Kagy second prize In the se'
nior spelling class. Miss Eva Coy won
first, and Miss Lulu Newhouse second
prize In the Junior declaiming clAsa. Miss
Thoman won frat, and Miss Grace New
house second prize In the senior class.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Unfortunate Love Affairs.

COLUMBUS, o.. May 8.-John L. Bur-
nett, bookkeeper at the Panhandle
railway shops in this city, was locked
up at Central police station for safe
keeping. He is insane over an unfortu-
nate love affair. His parents had pre-
vented his marriage to Miss Bertha
Armstrong of Wellston, and she is
Frustrated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04

BROOKLYN, May 3.-The linemen en-
ployed by the New York and New Jersey
Telephone company, numbering 35, have
gone out on strike because their de-
mand for $3 day was not granted.
The trolley linemen employed on the
Brooklyn City railroad line have notified
the president of the company that they
want So q day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
smallpox in Ontarlo.

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, May 3.-There
are six new cases of smallpox reported
among the 10 European immigrants
quarantined near West Fort William.
The people of Fort William have set up
a dead line" between the cars and
"shacks" of the smallpox patients and
the town and refuse to allow even the
physician who Is attending the sufferer:
to mass it,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Stabbed Her Rival,

COLUMBUS, o., May 3.-Carrie Brown
and Nsttie Williams, colored damsels,
quarreled over the affections Of a young
man, who has been paying attention To
both. Carrie drew butcher knife
from beneath her clothes and stabbed
her rival four times over the heart, in
fiicting wounds that will prove fatal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
DIR. oliver Will Return,

COLUMBUS, o., May 3.-Dr. A. H.
Oliver. who recently fed from this city
to New York to escape arrest for bigamy.
is expected to return soon and give bond
for his appearance in court. He has re-
tanned Attorney L. T. Delaney, and the
latter has arranged matters so that the
doctor will not be sent to Jail upon his
return,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
Incorporations in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., May 3.-Following are
among the new enterprises securing
charter rights: The Curtis Social club
of Cincinnati; the Bertling Brothers
Painting, Vanishing and Finishing
company, Cincinnati, capital stock,
$10,000; the Electric Light COM
pany, Ottawa, capital stock, $780,
900; :the Reliance Machine and Tool
company, Cleveland, capital stock, $780,
900; the Church of Christ, Ada; the
Ohio Rubber company. Cleveland, capt.
tai stock, $65,000; the Akron Boiler
company, Akron, capital stock, 800, 900;
the Hartford Wheel and Machine com
pany, capital stock $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
JNhriNo CUt AmeniSAkS.
wslshIncn Won't Let Them Learn th,
Tin Plate Trade.

STE"7ENvILLE, o., May 3.-The strik-
ing We. amen at Irondale Tin Plate mill
have returned to work. Messrs. Wall
ace and Duffy of the company, visited
Irondale last week and held a conference
with Manager Banheld. The Welsh
say that the company granted them all
they asked, and the companys officials
have nothing to say.
The trouble was over the American
born apprentices, whom the company
were trying TO introduce. The Welsh.
men are determined to allow no Ameri.
cans to learn the trade. On this matter
there has been no definite agreement
reached between the company and the
strikers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
a.n,or Asssmbly olub- panoe.

This Senior Assembly cluk denced In
Wsrpst'a hail 1ussday night. The Grand
Army orchestra IL fifseen pie,ss dispsns.
Cd musle and Prof. I. p. Miller prompted
ths aquaro dances. Over one hundred
society people from this city. MAssilIon,
Akron, ,Cisvelnnd and Wooster were pfss-
snt. Ths party broke up ~ m carly hou'
Tussdsy nlcrniug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
A Break Feared.

SPRINGFIELD, o., May S.-Never be-
fore in the history Of the Lewistown
reservoir north of here were its waters
60 high as now. Never before did dan.
largest artificial body of water In tina
world, and break is feared.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-05-04
wants Co Bore For Gas.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, May 2.-Mr. Ken
nedy, an oil prospector, wants to bore a
line from Gloversville to Saratoga in
order to procure natural gas. His plan
is to obtain franchises to lay pipes and
supply natural gas in Gloversville,
Johnstown, Amsterdam, Schenectady,
Ballston Sna and Saratoga.