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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20


semble last evening. 1t was just 9
O'Clock when the mayors gavel
rang out, order
Those present were Mayor Law
renee, Recorder Sybert, Council
men Thistle, Hays, West and
Work.
The minutes Of the preceding
meeting were read and adopted.
The street committee made no re.
port.
The water committee reported
that the water supply was short
this morning and the town was for
a short time in danger.
This condition was brought
about by the pumps not working
properly at; the new station. The
council was inclined to criticise
Superintendent Atwood. He left
at the time when his presence was
most needed. The critical moment,
the time when the water works
needed careful attention, Mr.. Att
wood left on a vacation, AMI is now
at his farm over in Ohio.
The financial committee report
ed that everything was going along
nicely, and aside from this, they
had no further reports to offer.
Representatives of the IT. Jones
Hose Co. were present, and in.
sisted that some hose was badly
needed. The committee appointed
to buy hose reported that Mr.. Bal
ley had been given the order some
time ago.
MORE IMPROVEMENTS.
A petition was presented from
the property owners on Catherine
street asking that the street be
paved, and also Mccoy avenue
On motion of West the engineer
was instructed to submit estimate
by next meeting. 1t IS safe to say
that the improvements will be
made.
THAT WHARF.
The wharf matter seems to be
dragging. Blackmarr stated thai
the deed had been prepared but hac
not yet been signed by the lane
owners. The committee reports
[ that they are ready to advertise fol
bids as soon as the deed is exc
cuted.
It may be said that no bills are
1t present being paid by the couu
Gil unless they are sure that they
are in every way just. A bill pre-
scented by E. J Millar for engineer
ing caused a war of words. The
bill was exorbitant but the council
after lengthy discussion, voted tt
pay it.
Elk Sergeant Agnew submitted Z
report of delinquent taxes returned
by him. The matter was referred
to the finance committee, to reporr
at next meeting.
The city water works will cost a
least $1,000. Extras are counting
up rapidly,
w. c. Jacobs presented bill 70,
extra work amounting to nearly
one thousand dollars. There arr
still other charges out, and by The
time all bills are filed it will Ger
tsinlv cost more than FIVE THOUSAND
dollars. The original contract wa
awarded to Casio & Rosser for les
than $500, and it is indeed sur
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20
For Sale at a bargain.

A general merchandise store in
Champaign county, Ohio. Will in
voice three to four thousand dol
lars. Doing good business; good
schools and churches; good country;
good gravel pixies. For particulars,
address II9 East Ward street, Ur-
bana Ohio. d Ut W 2t*
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20

prising how many alterations have
been made. The plans were un-
practical and it seems that these
changes have been made absolutely
necessary to insure an ample water
supply.
The following hills were allowed:
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20
STREETS TO Be PAVED
Since the Deficit of the City
Treasury
HAS BEEN MADE UP.
The Council is Beginning tc
Talk Improvements.

The wharf will Be Built-The Com
mittee Awaiting the Decd For the
ing Session-They Are ZPaIOusly
Guarding the Peoples Money.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Noll and
son, Master Archie, left this morn,
ing for three weeks visit to rela-
tives at Steubenville and Union
port, Ohio.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20
OIL ADVANCES.

The only occurrence of the day
that would tend to elate the pro
ducer was the advance In the price
of oil. The purchasing agencies
Of the Standard are offering today
CSC for Pennsylvania credit bal
ances which is an advance of &c
over yesterdays quotations. 1t
may be somewhat slow in material
izing but dollar oil is a certainty
and we still advise those having oil
to hold it. Field conditions as
we'll as the worlds market, demands
remunerative prices for high grade
oil and these demands will in a
short time exact better prices.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-20
OIL NOTES.
THE OIL MARKET.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Messrs. Jemison and Kearns, OF
Middlebourne, have leased a large
block of land in and around Bears
vile, in this county, on which they
agree to drill test we'll in 90 days
from the date of their lease.
w. R. Mcintyre and other citi'
zens and natives of this county are
drilling a we'll on w. R. McIntyre's
lot at Stringtown. The South Penn
Oil company is also drilling well
on the lands of Peter Homer, close
by, and there is considerable inter
est in the progress of the two wells
which, if producers, will open up a
new territory in that part of the oil
field in this county.
The wildcat we'll which is being
drilled in Wetzel county, back OF
Proctor, and which was dry in the
Keener and Big Injun sands, was
reported yesterday as being down
nearly to the top of the Berea grit
sand and the we'll will be drilled in
this evening or tomorrow.
The Eastern Oil company have
drilled in the we'll on the Morrison
farm, in Roane county, this state.
The location was east of the gas
wells, which were drilled in some
time since. The we'll is in the salt
sand and is considered an edge we'll,
as no oil whatever was found in the
gas wells. The company have made
another location on the Floyd
Raines farm three quarters of a
mile east of the Morrison farm.
The Amer IAN Development COM
pany's we'll on the A. Harper farm,
In the same county, which was
drilled through the Berea sand, is
buster. This company Is build
ing a rig on the Pres Vineyard
farm, in Walton district.
Snyder & Co.'S we'll at the mouth
of Five Mile run, southeast of Bore
man P. O, a short distance from
Wood county, has been drilled
through the Berea sand and is dry.
The sand was very shallow. The
we'll is an important test, and being
only six miles from Parkersburg,
the natives were considerably de.
pressed when the we'll came in
worthless.
The we'll on the Lacy farm, on
Dry run, IS drilling at 1850 feet.
From Mondays Daily.
The oil developments of the past
week was along the line that has
been pursued for the past month.
The operator is disposed to stay
within defined limits and only drill
when it is absolutely necessary.
Operations have been uninterest-
Ing. Some few wells have been
completed but in every case they
were small and located in such a
manner that prevented them from
having any significant bearing on
the fields. The market has been
closely watched, the talent expect
ing an advance but their prediction
failed. The field conditions are
such as to warrant an advance and
were there less certificates outstand.
ing oil would be at least one dollar
per barrel.
The deep sand has the lead in
new work, and the South Penn Oil
company is doing a large amount
of drilling. They own nearly all
of the leases, and without competi-
ton there is less interest taken in
the work, The wells, while not
gushers, are nearly all producers,
and they have remarkable staying
qualities.
Elk run, Washington county, O.,
IS a district of possibilities. As yet
very little is known concerning the
extent of the field, but 50 far de-
velopments have been highly en-.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

rudsy aste3 late in autumn. Follow :rg the app-arapce of the venturesome erccus came the lilac, filling all the
 garden vltl: an opuient fragrance that !ulled the senses; then the pansies eringed the ragged pathways with bread bands of color whose velvety scftness made the earth beautiful La fer the peonies blossomed like cloud bursts of red and white, and the yer tanas, in countless hues, sprinkled the beds with a shower of delicate bloom. As the season advanced the old fash toned piDks gleamed from their nod ding stems. the morning glories fes- tooned their clinging vines with color, and from their thorny hooks the old fashioned red roses breathed out their ineffable sweetness.
 As summer neared it's zenith the old garden became an enticing wilderness of color and fragrance. The spicy odors of shrub and lemon-verbena and rose geranium and a dozen other ten der growths burdened the air with their incense. Poppy, marigold, nas- turtium, aster and tiger lily blazed in
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

barbaric splerdor and the old fashion cd hollyhook, severely prim and plain, heamed from towering stalks in clus- ters of spotless pink and white. The weird confusion of the place was an undying charm.
 To those who recall the old gardens, the simple flowers that grew there are the most beautiful in the world. They are associated with the sunniest and happiest days of childhood, and their pure, sweet fragrance is like a caress to the memory. One cannot pass a cluster of these old fashioned flowers on city street without pausing to look at them more closely. They seem like old friends returning from the past, and one buys them as if to ransom them from the hands of the captor who can never appreciate them as he does For'in his heart he knows that no mat ter how the fashionable world may de- light in the simple daintiness of the old fashioned flowers, their true lover is one who in the vanished days dwelt close by the garden where they grew N. Y. Mail and Express.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

The St. Louis Chronicle is endeavor- ing to boom scheme for new na- tional holiday, the date to be fixed by the signing of the treaty of peace by Spain. The scheme lacks the elements of success, save as it may serve the purposes of self advertisement There is nothing in this war with Spain to warrant the establishment of a new general holiday. We have thrashed Spain, but all the world, including ourselves. knew we would do this The manner in which it was done was ex- it is true but there is no req son why we should annually go about making speeches and exploding gun powder because we once licked" a third class power.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

ful men from the south in that body Of ready faculties, of tireiess energy ard thoroughly familiar wish the wants Of his people, he has served his constituency in every way to his 0wn credit and to their advantage.
 That General Wheslsr's influence in congress will be greater now than ever before is easily established His popu- .arity is national He is one Of the most interesting men at present in the public eye His prompt offer to go to he front when war appeared on the horizon and his fine bearing in the bat tie of Santiago have drawn the hearts of the people to him north and south They feel deep personal interest in his welfare, and will hail his return to-a place which he has so long hon. pred with lively approval and satis- faction. The eighth Alabama district, therefore, is preparing to honor itself in again honoring him, and at the same time to lay the country under tribute for continuing in office so worthy a representative"
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
FIGHTING JOE" WHEELER.

The Washington Star pays the fol- lowing fine tribute to gallant Joe Wheeler, the former confederate cav airy leader who in the war just closed greatly distinguished himself:
 ''It is a pleasant announcement that General Wheeler's return to congress is practically assured. All but one of his opponents for the democratic nom ination have withdrawn, and there is a growing disposition in the district to make his reelection a rousing demon stration of popular confidence and af- lection. He is. serving his ninth term as member of the house, and for years has ranked among the most use-
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
BIG MEN FOR THE COMMISSION

The next step will be the appointment of peace commissioners. None but the broadest and tallest Americans should be selected for this; office. No friends Of Spain, no apoio- gists for this country, no self seekers, no narrow minded pedants with mis- conceptions of the meaning of our tYa 1iticns, but ample. strong men--llleii with eyes clear to see into the future af the nation s progress and brave enough to insist upon terms that Will leave our people unhampsred in work ing out their great destiny.--ChicaS7 S7 Journal.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

Every time the queen speaks to par liament in these days there is some measure of probability that she will not live to issue another address, and the nature of her words in each one always prompts the query whether the possibilities of the future will reveal to England the fact that the land pos sesses another ruler who can show such excellent judgment in expressing and suppressing royal opinions.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

Now that the excitement of war is over it is not surprising that the crews of our warships are anxious to get away from West Indian waters and back to Gods country" They have been in the vicinity of Cuba since last winter and as can be easily imagined are pretty we'll Jagged. The crew of every vessel in the fleet is entitled to the freedom of any home port that may be visited =
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
JAMAICA MAY BE NEXT.

There is said to be some talk in Js- maica Of the possibility Of the annex ation of that island to the United States through a trade with Great Brit ain. The report is that the people would not be opposed to it on the ground that by the annexation of some West Indian islands to the United States the trade relations Of the others become so much the more difficult. If Cuba and Porto Rico gain the advan- tage Of the United States tariffs, it is urged that some such step will have to be taken for the protection of Jamaican interests. News.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
THE OLD FAsH.C NED FLOWERS

Here and there c.ie now sees in the stores and on the street stands many varieties of old fashioned flowers which seem like tender reminders of the past. To one whose childhood memories reach backward to the rus tic gardens Of a country homestead, the appearance of these simnle blossoms in the arid mazes of the city is a pure delight which language cannot de scribe A change in popular taste has brought certain kinds of the modest old flowers into favor again, and now side by side with violets, roses, lilies of the valley and other fashionable va rieties one finds pansies, verbenas, peoples, marigolds and hollyhocks.
 These old fashioned flowers possess a charm which steadily increases as the years advance. In the tangled growth of the old garden at home there was a chaotic wealth of color and fra grance which served as a constant joy from the first shy awakening of the crocus and the tulip in early spring until the passing Of the last white or
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

The Alabama democrats have saved themselves from public scorn by sup pressing the contestants for General Wheeler's seat and assuring hls re- nomination
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

What a difference there is, to be sure, between Russia and the United States We hesitate. to add anything to OUT national domain, and carefully weigh all the advantages and disad- vantages. Russia takes all she can get hold of and is continually reaching out for more.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

That Weyler, Blanco, August and Macias should all escape surrender to the American army robs victory of half Of the satisfaction it otherwise would have afforded. But they are no longer riding their high horses.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

It looks more and mere as if some of the country's eminent rival states men were going to have difficulty in disagTeeing on future questions of pub lie policy.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

The horrors of the war will not all be over until all the chaplains in the Santiago fleet have finished their criti- cisms of the management of one an others ships.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
PHOENIX, AUGUST 20. 1898.
TWICE ALL THE REST.

The circulation of the Arizona Republican is more than double the combined circulation of all the other Phoenix daily news papers. We are in a position to prove this statement. People who advertise for results should make a note of this.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

General Ramon Blanco must be thor oughly disgusted by this time at the manner in which things are done with out consulting him.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

There will be good work for the Red Cross society and for all who are very charitably inclined when the harbor and gates of Havana are again thrown open to the world, and there are sui ferers there who will be grateful for relief
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

Ambassador Hay has ably demon strated that it is possible for an Ameri- can to be popular in England without spelling his welcome in this country
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

The elder MT. Letter may find in his daughters success some consolation for his sons failure. But that will not restore those vanished millions
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
PROCRAS STINATION.

The wonder is that the American people with their h'lrry-up habits sliorlG have waited SC long before pcu- ,iGing q short cut fer 9h'rs 2crCss the co1,inenr.--Ksl.sa City Journal
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

The Cubans should not give the inn pression that they have gotten more fighting momentum than they can con- trol with the brake.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

The dissatisfaction of the queen of England's speech on affairs in China may cause her to speak with some se- verity to the gentleman who wrote it.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
NO POETRY FOR HIM.

Suitor-Your daughter has my heart. It went out to her the first time I ever saw her
 Her Father-Bosh. NonsenseL The doctor examined her yesterday. and said it was enlargement of the liver Chicag go News
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

Don Carlos will now proceed to con- firm or allay the suspicion that he is what is technically known as "quit- ter'
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

As newspaper reports continue to come in it seems to be still a deplor- able fact that the grammar sharps can't keep people from shielding.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
4 HARD SITUATION.

''T never have a chance to ask you for money, Henry; before dinner you are cross.''
 ''Well?"
 And after dinner you go to sleep Chicago Record.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

The low water in the Yukon means that few supplies will reach the Klon- dyke before another long winter sets in.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
I BALTIMORE VETERAN

For over thirty yeors we have talked ahout removing tha1 smell in the Ra- sin Why not 'jegin ?-Baitimcre Au1 arican.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
35-sHoRT HORN BuLLs-3s

Twill sell carload of the best year ling registered Short Horns that can head if the lot is taken. You can fuy no mistake.
 Princeton. Cooper Co.,, Mo. ". F. HAREED
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

EMIL GANZ. President.
 SOL LEWIS, Vice-President.
 s. OBERFELDER, Cashier
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

Ariscaa, as mail matter of the secon6- BlAss.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Washington Bureau, 500 Fourteenth 0k E. W.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20
2 ae Arizona Republican.

Publication office: 3S Adams Street. Kxlerhone No. 47.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-20

3PIIAL PAID UP ........... .$100, 00e SURPLUS ....-... ........ .......... 20.00o
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
THE TRADES COUNCIL
Met in Regular Session Sunday Afternoon
 Condemned the Loud BdI.

The ergular semi-monthly meeting of the Birmingham Trades Council was held in Clerks hall in Nineteenth street Sunday afternoon
 The meeting was called to order by President John s. Acton, with Secretary R. L.. Russell at the desk.
 Walter Mino, delegates from E. l.. Bridges lodge Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, was obligated as a member of the council.
 A resolution was adopted condemning the Loud bill now pending before congress, which provides that certain mail matter now mailable at second-class rates, must pay higher rates. The secretary was instructed to mail copies of the resolution to the Alabama representatives in congress.
 The report of the treasurer showed the council to be in excellent financial condi- tion.
 The reports of the different committees were encouraging and were the subjects of some Interesting discussions.
 The meeting then adjourned
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
HAVE BEGUN WORK
On the New Building of the Southern Bell Tel
 ephone Company.

The work of remodeling the building next to the postoffice, recently purchased by the Southern Bell Telephone company mas been commenced and will be rapidly pushed until completed.
 The company expects to expend $oOo on the building. New windows and new noors will be put in, and also plate glass Iront An entire change of equipment Will pc made. New instruments will be furnishea all subscribers. These will be Of the latest pattern, and are now in use in only one other southern city, Savannah, Ga.
 The switchboard which will be placed Tn the new building Is of the most improved style and can be worked with greater rapidity than the present one. Under the new system no one can hear conversatloh over the telephone except the participants. The total cost of the improvements IS ap-' proximately $2O,OO0.
 The Southern Bell Telephone company IS improving its service in several southern cities. New equipments have recently been placed in Savannah: new service Will pc inaugurated in Atlanta within two weeks and in Macon within two months.
 Manager Woodruff expects the local ex- change to be installed in its new quarters by May 15
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
ECHOES FROM
 POLICE RULINGS

There were twenty cases on nne docket when the inferior crdn1rBah court was called to order yesterday morning. The penitents were of assorted sexes sizes' ages and colors. Some were fined, others discharged and the cases of some were continued.
 Following is the list of those who suf- 6ered:
 Elias Liveman, black, embezzlement; bond of s2o0 to await the action of the grand jury.
 J. S. Singleton, black, violating section 621 of the city code, fined T50.
 Dave Yancey, black, gaming, fined $10.
 Jim Youngblood, black, gaming, fined s1e.
 Sam Austin black, gaming, fined $10. On the charge of vagrancy Sam was fined $l5 and thirty days extra at hard labor.
 Emma Anderson, aggravated disorderly conduct, fined H.50.
 J. w. Dorsey, white, disorderly conduct. fined 8.
 Wash Brown, black, larceny of coal from Alabama Great Southern railroad, fined $15.
 Joe Thomas, black, violating section 621 of the city code, fined S50
 Lula Williams, black, disorderly conduct, 6t,ad R