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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
OIL NOTES.
From Wednesdays Daily.

that prosperity has hit the oil mar
ket again the right way. The Elk
change market advanced today from
II to 81, and Seeps purchasing
agent marked its price up from 6S
to 10 cents, an advance over yester-
days prices of 2 cents barrel. AS
the Review has long predicted, the
rise has come, and in our judgment
everything is favorable for a big
rise.
The talent was again startled this
morning at 11:45 by the welcome
intelligence that the Seep Purchas
ing Agency had again marked up
the credit balances of the high grade
oil &c per barrel, making Pennsyl-
vania worth zoe. While the ad-
vance was not entirely unexpected,
yet it came as surprise to many.
Field developments are still very
quite and the routine work that IS
in progress has failed to present
anything out of the ordinary. The
nearby pools, in fact the lwhole
southwest, with the one exception.
Whisky run is.very quiet.
The fact that the we'll on the
Albrecht farm continues to hold up
extremely we'll, has put-an impetus
on work in that section. Work will
continue quite active in that quar-
ter until the. pool which is supposed
to exist is more fully defined. 1t
was rumored today that Yoke &
Company had drilled their No. I c.
c. Fluharty, in the Elk Fork pool,
into the second pay, and was show
ing up for a splendid producer.
The report could not be confirmed,
and is just given for what it is
worth.
The Henry & Mcdonald Oil com
pany is drilling at their No. 5 W.
w. Gorrell at depth of 600 feet.
The Hickman Oil company is
drilling at 500 feet at their No.
Hickman heirs, in the Jug pool.
AN1DLE PROPOSITION.
Weare informed that some of the
producers in this section have Of
fered to subscribe to the stock of
the United States Pipe Line, pro,
vided the pipe line officials vii!
guarantee them against loss: II
looks very much like the operators
want to be paid for helping them
selves. They will take stock in
more risky ventures and not re-
quire themselves to be protected
against loss. It looks like an idle
proposition, from the fact that this
company are held in trust and 1t IS
now paying a good dividend beside.
BIG SALE.
Shay & McMullen have just
closed a deal whereby they trans
ferred their Weekly farm produc-
ton on Indian creek to J. NJ. Gufy
of Pittsburg. The property is pro-
ducing SO barrels per day and the
consideration was $4,000 cash.
PERSONALS.
F. Hamilton, Bradford; Col. John
]. Carter, Titusville; John w. Shay,
Washington; Geo. S. Wright, Park
ersburg, and K. D. Dalton, of Car
negie, are all business visitors in
the oil metropolis, being here in the
interest of their field holdings.
From Thursdays Daily,
The attention of the talent has
been detracted from field develop
ments by the rapid upward strides
in the price of the credit balances.
With field work at standstill, pro-
duction rapidly declining and with
limited amount of undeveloped
territory in sight, indications point
to further advance.
Already some are predicting s.
oil aud that fonre is justified bV
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
A Real Blood Remedy.

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books. Address
Swift Specific
Co., Alta n ia,
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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02

when I had finished one dozen bottles
was cured completely and am as well as
ever. I now weigh 49,"
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02

Special to tha Review.
Operations are very slack at
present.
Fishers are drilling at the Piatt
we'll No. 2. This is the only well
now being drilled in the field. They
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-20
DUTY CALLED" SAYS CERVERA
The VanQuShed Admiral Tells Of His Disaster
at Santiago.

PORTSMOUTH On. H. July 1O-Admiral Cervera
the deck of the St Louis late this afternoon consented
talk with representatives of the press who the
steamer in a tug. He said:
You ask me how like America, and that have
always liked and may love your people, but this has
been duty with and the under l knew the
American fleet clearly outcassed but question of
fighting either inside outside the harbOr have
friends in America and have only the kndies feelings for
hem but every has duty to perform to his country and
all Spaniar tried to perform that duty There has been
much feeling in Spain and want all Spain know the truth
that every ship squadron fought until the last and when
could do surrendered.
have much interest to know the exact situation in Spain
Captain Goodrich has treated us all well possibly
could be treated My officers have occupied quarters in the
saloon and we cannot complain.
received three cabegrams from the Minister of Marine at
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-20
HaWaii'S Minister Talks of Annexation.
FLAG IS TO BE RAISED WITHOUT FURTHER LEGISLA-
TIVE ACTION.

f. NJ Hatch, Hawaiian Minister United States and
Thurston special Annexation Commissioner ap
Washington reached here from Washington the steamer
Alameda. Minister Hatch is accompanied by his family.
They hurried back to the islands to be present at the
ing ceremonies, which, they declare they would miss
under any circumstances.
When shortly after his arrival Commissioner Thurston
declared that he highly delighted that his long mission
in Washington end @" have been in Washington
for eighteen MONTHS lending what assistance could to Min
lister Hatch in furhence of the annexation cause he sad
"and it is cheering to contemplate that abOrs have not
been entirely in vain Now that my mission is ended am
going take place in private life and the practice
of law do not know that there anything to add to the
story of the annexation of the islands, except that all
highly delighted at the outcome"
Mr. Thurson said that he did not know anything about the
movements of eXueen LliuOkalan He understood that
she proposes returning Honolulu she still in Wash
ington when he and Minister Hatch left there.
Minister Hatch broad smile when asked to
himself the outcome of the annexation movement He
said that the only thing he could say that he mmeas
urab pleased with the result at far peasaner to return
home under these circumstances than would have been
Congress had failed to the islands, Annexation has
been only thought for years. and that the thing
accomplished delighted than words
response a question, Minister Hatch said that the Ha
waan Legation Washington had closed up shop for good
"While diplomatic relations presumed to continue until
the American flag raised the islands, the Hawaiian
Legation, matter of fact longer exists he said The
Hawaiian Islands will become American property the moment
the flag is raised and that will be Just Admiral Mil
arrive upon The authorities in Washington
take the view that further action the part of the Ha
waan Government required for the proper and legal
neXaOn of the islands, and the flag will be raised whether
any further action taken by the Hawaiian Legislature
not For myself going to look after private AFFAIRS
and happy be relieved of the duties and responsibilities
have had
Minister Hatch did not know when Queen might
expected to reach here with her suite
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-20
BOMBARDMENT OF
SANTIAGO BY SAMPSON

ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOAT DANDY
OFF AGUADORES, CUBA, July 1.-THE Brooklyn, Indiana
and Texas under Commodore schy began
of the City of Santiago at 515 o'clock this afternoon in
obedience to request from General Shaer, conveyed by
signal from the shore.
The warshps lined from east west, of mile
from Shore and fired the limestone cliffs that down
to the and hide the city, five miles
ment continued for hour
WASHINGTON, July 11-Noon-S Secretary Long, Admiral
Scard, Captain Mahan and Captain Crownnsheld of the
Naval War Board in conference with the President the
White House. Secretary Long stated reaching the White
House that in his opinion the fleet had so far taken part in
the days engagement Otherwise he said, Admiral Sampson
would have reported, which he had done.
After thiryve shots had been fired from the eightnch
guns Commodore Schley became convinced that the Brook
yns fire falling short and ordered cessation permitting
the bateshps continue they with their large guns having
longer range The shots fired apparently with great de-
liberation and at intervals of two minutes The signals from
the shore announced that the shells fell 1000 feet short and
little to the left of the Spanish position. squad
ceased firing and Commodore schey launch the
shore ask General Safter he desired firing
during the night
When reporter aboard the Brook
Ign Commodore Scey said he ignorant of the purpose of
the bOmbardment.
The Associated Press reporter read to him message
cured at Juragua from mounted courier saying that the
istice ended and hostiltes had been resumed.
Commodore Schey said General Shafter sgnaled to
to begin the bOmbarment could get into position.
doubted from the start whether could hit the city, had
to guess at its location and be careful
army If lombard tomorrow shall have range marks
shore to guide and shall take the ships closer the
shore than to-day The water off Aguadores smooth that
workmanship affected by the swaying of the ship
In firing to-day the urrets the greatest possible eeva
ton by listing the ships But knew would fall short The
guns will carry than five miles, but to throw shots
the cliff great elevation is required"
When the Dandy left Aguadores at o'clock the warshps
still in position During the bombarmen the Dandy
lay quarter of a mile behind the line of ships
When the bombarlmen began, heavy rain storm was in
progress with thunder and lightning but artillery fire could
be heard Shore indicating that General Shafter had
sumed hosttes Immediately the ending of the armistice
Following the of Commodore Schey's guns could be
heard the shrekng of the shells they went their
the doomed city, Then long echo of the hills back of
Santiago and sometimes clap of thunder prolonged the
verberaOns and the impression that the city being
bOmbarded from the sky and land The situation must
have been appalling the Spanards and General Shafter
made the demonstration for the effect which would have
the wavering enemy, he probably attained his end.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-20
TWO SHIPS MAY BE SAVED

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 1.-THE Board of Survey reports
that the Maria Teresa and CsObal Colon may if
prompt action be taken The cruisers Vzcaya Oquendo
and the torpedo boats Puton and Furor The
main batteries of all the ships can be saved.
Sixyon destructive shell holes Vzcaya
thrythree in the Maria Teresa, and eight in the Cstobal
Colon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-20
PLAN FOR HAWAII

WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Cullom one of the Ha
waiian commissioners announced to-day that he did think
the members of the commission would leave for Hawaii
the end of the month"; and possibly the beginning of
month 1t probable that the date leaving will
be decided meeting of the commission which is be
held this afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13
COMMERCIAL WORLD.

for some time past while awaiting the settle ment of election uncertainties. The undertone of strength in the market last week was due to the quiet accumulation of stocks by large interests. who appreciated the underlylng 1g strength of the commercial, industrial and financial situation There has been heavy sell ing to take profits by operators of this class all week. but the public demand has absorbed all these offerings and kept prices moving up- ward. .
 Uneasiness over the possibilities of embroil- ment with European powers, notably Germany in connection with the Philippine settlement, is allayed by the confidence that Spain IS bound to to terms.
 The weeks unprecedented business in bonds has resulted in higher prices all around. the middle and lower grade issues showing the most pronounced effects.
 United States As (coupon) have advanced 4. United States 4s Cregistered) F. the old 4s (registered) s, and the 3s (coupon) the old is (coupons) and the 5s 1s in the bid price.
 NEW YORK, Nov. L.-The total sales Of stocks to-day were ss1,5 shares including: Atchison. $500; Atchison preferred. 2I.3 32O; Burlington, 6O2o; Denver and Rio Grande pre- ferred, 3345; Manhattan, 4500 Northern Pacific. 1O,s77; Northern Pacific preferred $500; Rock Island, 9s. 752; Union Pacific, 4S50 Union Pa cific preferred 15 3s1; St. Paul. 20, 150; Tobacco 654O: Bay State Gas. 1S TOO; Federal Steel, 5215; Federal Steel preferred. 6747 Peoples Cas- Is. 870; Pacific Mail. 4503; Sugar, sS,o4o.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

A branch of the United States Photographic Offce located in the Merchants Exchange, IS maintained in San Francisco for the beneht of mariners without regard to nationality and free Of expense
 office where complete sets of charts ana sall- ing directions of the world are kept on hand for comparison and reference, and the latest information can always be obtained regardlng lights dangers to navigation and all matters of interest to ocean commerce.
 The time ball on the tower of the new Ferry building at the foot of Market street, Is boisted about ten minutes bsfore noon and dropped ae noon. 120th meridian by -telegraphic signal re- ceived each day from the United States Signal Observatory, Mare Island. Cal.
 notice stating whether the ball was dropped on time or giving the error, if any, Is published In the morning papers the following day:
 CHAS P. WEIGH,
 Ensign (retred), U. S. N. in charge
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-The strength developed by Wheat yesterday still pronounced at the opening to-day. Cables were higher and seaboard reported good foreign demand New York indorsed these dispatches by leading in the advance that immediately commenced. The weather in the West was fine and favorable for a free movement from farmers and receipts for the day were liberal Flour brokers here re- ported acceptances from London of offers made yesterday, and at a better price than any pre- vicus time this season. The price received for patents said to net 10 cents barrel more than could be got from the home trade. New York reported 100 to 125 boat loads sold for eX- port and a shipping firm here had three boat loads accepted from Liverpool. December was strong from start to finish, but May did not participate to any marked degree 3n the de- mand December made net gain of 2sc. May closed unchanged.
 Heavy purchases of December shippers and covering by May shorts had firm influence in Corn. Cables were higher and the strength in Wheat was also factor Receipts were heavy, 450 cars but unsettled weather predicted for over Sunday and light arrivals are antici- pated next week May closed unchanged.
 Oats ruled firm with other grains Only a light business was transacted and fluctuations were of the narrowest kind Receipts were S36 cars. May closed unchanged.
 Provisions were flat. Packers sold freely ow- ing to the liberal receipts of hogs but the strength in grains checked any decline in prices. The range Of prices was very narrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13
THE HAY MARKET.

The circular of Scott Magner says: Ar rivals of Hay in the San Francisco market during the six days just passed amount to l6o4 tons While this amount is considerably less than what we have been receiving of late. yet It was found more than sufficient to fully sup ply the market during that time.
 The demand right through the trade is de- cidedIy light. There is not much demand for shipping purposes and locally the only demand we found has been for current sale orders. The general feeling there fore has been thoroughly quiet.
 The stock of hay in that part of the State tributary to this market shows on the lst Of November to be 103, GOO tons. This amount is about 9 per cent in of the amount on hand year ago. This showing has not had a salutary effect upon the market
 Arrivals from -on. Nevada and other dis tricts have been lighter for the last couple of weeks, as the present prices are not at this time enough inducement to permit extended shipments.
 Arrivals of alfalfa hay have not been as large as heretofore, but they have been con- siderably in advance of what the demand has been Prices are still very easy. Choicest river alfalfa hay baled wlJn rope brings S11 to S1I 50; No i river hay. S10 50 to S11; Sacramento of San Joaquin Valley offerings command from s10 to s10 50 per ton.
 Arrivals of straw lately have been a triie in excess of what the current demand has been and naturally sales have been a little forced.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13
NEW YORK GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-FLoUR-Receipts. 47. 333 barrels exports, 9556 barrels; quiet, but firmly held. Winter patents. 8 70 c B 90; winter straights, 8 50 e SO; Mime sota patents, 8 S004 15; winter extras, g 75@ 10; Minnesota bakers, s3@3 30; winter low grades. s2 25G2 45.
 WHEAT-Receipts, 3O3. 400 bushels; exports. 156.440 bushels. Spot-Firn; No. red 75c. f. O. b. ahoat. Options-Opened firm and sus- tained further advance on good foreign de- mand. local covering and big export trade; closed AQasc net higher; No red May. 71kQ71 s-1oc,
 HOPS-steady State common to choice.> 1Ss5 crop 7qSc; 1897 crop, 11q13c; 1898 crop 19qZlc; i; Pacific Coast, 1896 crop, 7QSc; 1897 crop, nQ13c; 1898 crop. 19@21c.
 WOOL-Quiet.
 metal market to-day. Saturday alf-holiday The Metal Exchange issued no report The Western miners and smelters quoted lead s3 5O copper SIP 50. casting copper, S11 50.
 COFFEE-Options closed quiet, with prices unchanged to 10 points lower Sales Il. 800 bags, including December, s5 35q5 40; March s 7Og5 75; April, s5 So@5 S5; September, -;
 Spot cofreeGRio steady; No. invoice. s%c; No. jobbing. 65sc. Mild quiet and steady; Cor dova, SG15c.
 fning. S-1693Hc; centrifugal, 96 test, 4%c molasses, 9-16GS5sc refined about steady mold A, 51zc; standard A, 47sc; confectioners A. Age; cut loaf, 51Rc; crushed, 512c; powdered. 51sc: granulated, SC; cubes. 5lsc
 Western creamery, 15q2Sc; Elgins. 2Sc; factory,
 EGGsEReceipts. 22Os packages; firm. West
 NEW YORK, Nov 12-california dried EVAPoRATED APPLES = Common. 7@sc; prime wire trey SqSiEc; cnoIc-,-va4Qsc fancy, PRUNEs-s1k@1oc
 APRICOTS- Royal. u@14c; Moorpark 1sG17c. PEACHEs-Unpeeled, S1aq12l4c; peeled. 1S@
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13

Branch Photographic Office, U. s. N, Mer-
 chants Exchange, San Francisco. Cal. No
 COLUMBIA RIVER
 Notice Is hereby given that September 12, | 1898, the following changes were made in the buoyage Of the Columbia River, which affect the List of Beacons and Buoys, 1897:
 Point Crossing. page 49. Starboard side of Channel Buoy No "A red first class spar the starboard side of the channel Wreck of | Silva de Grace Post Light, southeast g. east: Buoy Depot Wharf Post Light. northeast by east F east; Beancon Post Light north north
 Starboard side of Channel Buoy No A red first class spar was established in A feet of water to mark the starboard side of the chan nel Wreck of silva de Grace Post Light, south 3. east Buoy Depot Wharf Post Light east by north; Beacon l Post Light. northeast Main ship channel from Tongue Point to Jim l Crow Point, page 49. East side of Channel Buoy No. "A red first class nun Is now moored in p feet of water and marks the west edge of the shoal. which is making to the l westward. Buoy Depot Wharf Post Light south southeast east Tongue Point least
 East side Of Channel Buoy No. ah@A red | first class spar was established in 20 feet of water to mark the turn into this channel Buoy Depot Wharf Post Light. south southeast, Southeast 5s east; wreck of Silva de Grace Post Light, south by y.oS west A west
 were made in the buoyage of the Prairie Chan nel, page 5l: ,,
 First Buoy No "A biack second class can | Is now moored in "A feet of water. Tongue Point (north tangent). west; Beacon No. 2, north by east
 | South side of Channel Buoy Mo- "A red third class is moored in IS feet of water. Tongue Point (north tangent) west IA | north; Beacon No. 2, north by west. North side of Channel Buoy No. 3-A black first class spar is now moored in IT feet of water Tongue Point (north tangent) west Jk north; Beacon No. 2, north by west $ west South side of Channel Buoy No. A red first class spar is now moored in IS feet of water Tongue Point (north tangent), west E north; Beacon No. north northwest. By order of the United States Lighthouse Board
 GEO. c. REFER, Commander, U. s. N, Inspector Thirteenth Lighthouse District. Office of United States Lighthouse Inspector, Portland, Or, November g. 1S9S
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13

current trade the mate strength of the gen erai trade situation is shown by the very sat lslactory reports received as to bank ciearlnss. raIroad earnings, prices and other measures or business development. AS is well known TOT some time the iron trade has been rather pare on new business and the desire to see tne elections over before new contracts were made has been frequently expressed It is therefore a significant feature that this week more in- quiry is to be reported for pigiron and al- tnough new orders not yet numerous, inls ract itself is an encouraging one, particu- iariy as a further gain in production during Octooer Is reported. In the steel trade there IS rather more anxiety for new business and The mainstay of the allied industries at pres ent Is undoubtedly the immense export demand s,1 wn,cn IS taxing the available freight room ca abroad, is likely to furnish needful outlet the coming winter. The steel rail commission IS stlli in process of arrangement. joint sell ing agency Is outlined and reports are even heard of s20 per ton having been fixed as the price for lS99 Simultaneously comes the re- port again of the completion of the tin plate commission. which Is expected to control prac- tically the entire output of the country. The cereal markets have been quite steadily held notwithstanding the s-bsidence of the war talk and less active foreign demand, pointing to the strength of the statistical position or most grains.
 The sugar war goes merrily on. An inde pendent refinery has started and the margln against a margin before the fight began Of nearly s2 cent
 s.s47 ss2 bus6eis % against % s.77ss4s bushels fast week, B. ,445 542 bushels in the corresponding week of Iss7 4,664 515 bushels in 1896, 3325, 025 bushels in 1895 and g. sO9, 725 bushels in 1894. Since July l the exports of wheat aggregate H,22o,2l1 bushels, against S93l9 634 bushels last
 Business failures in the United States this week number 1s7 against lsS last week; a1o Z1s In this week a year ago, 25S in lSs6. 2IS Tn 1895 and 2S0 in 1894.
 Business failures in the Dominion of Can ada this week number 30. against 31 last week, S3 In this week year ago. A in 1896. 40 in lss0 and 32 In 1894.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-13
LOCAL MARKETS.
EXCHANGE AND BULLION.
WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS

WHEAT-There was little better feelins all over the world and futures responded though there was no change in spot quotations The demand continued light.
 Spot Wheat-Shpping. s1 1S&Q1 20; milling S1 221sQ1 26A.
 CALL BOARD SALES. Informal session-9:15 o'clock-December-2oO cts. s1 FOX 2O00. $1 20s 4O00, S1 20: 4oOo. s1 lss May-2O00 ctls s1 23A; 200o. $1 23%. $1 2314. December-200O ctls s1 1873; 400O, s1 %. Regular morning session-May-160O 900 ctls. $1 23M December-200O ctls, $1 20. BARLEY-Quotations showed no further change worthy of note. The market was dull Feed, s1 23AQ1 271a; Brewing, S1 321aq1 40 per ctl
 CALL BOARD SALES. Informal session-9:15 O 'clock-No sales. Second session-No sales.
 Regular morning session-December-ao00 ctIs, OATs-The approach of collection day mas quieted the market down considerably as usual. No change in prices
 Fancy Feed sl 271A@1 30 per Htl; Sooe a,,n to prise, sl 35d1 421s; Gray. $1 20q1 221R milling: s1 2561 30 per ctl; Red. $1 40gi 471; Black $l 60 al TO-
 CORN-There is very little doing and quo tations are unchanged.
 CORN-The market continues dull ana un- interesting. per ctl; California White s1 05Q1 07h RYE-California, s1 20q1 25; Eastern, S1 l5Q RIiCKWHEAT-Is nominal.