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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-02-16
OIL NOTES.
7rom Wednesdays Daily.


Hill Oil company have completed
their Nos. 10 and II ]. K. Hill 100
acre tract and have two 100 barrel
producers. There is apparently
scarcity of gas in that partlcul
portion of the field and those who
were at those wells when they were
completed claim that the gas pres
sure is not sufficient to force the OIL
above ground. The wells will both
have to be pumped and it is be-
lieved that 100 barrels per day is a
conservative estimate of their ca
pacity.
In the northeast portion Of the
pool developments are wearing an
interesting appearance. The East
ern Oil company's No. I Duval IS
reported showing for fair pro
Queer. At an early hour today the
sand was reached and strong gas
pressure was developed and little
showing OF oil was noticeable. Drill
ing was stopped until tankage was
erected. A later message from the
we'll is to the effect that it will make
25 barrels per hour.
The location of this we'll is due
north Of the development on the
Hawkins and Gorrel farms, and IN
case that this last report is true will
open up considerable new territory.
The c. G. Flaharty No. I, being
drilled by the Yoke Oil company,is
shut down for lack of water to run
their boiler.
The Eastern Oil compauy's No.
2, M. A. Gorrell, was due this
morning, but at late hour nothing
could be learned from it.
1t should get the sand by this
afternoon at the farthest unless
some accident has befel it.
The Elk Fork Oil and Gas COM
PAW are still fishing at their No.
II ]. K Hill.
In the southern extension, Yoke
& company are drilling at their
test on the Eakin farm, on Gorreps
run, at the depth of a few hundred
feet. This location is of vast i'm
partance to that section. The well
was drilled on the possible theory
of connecting the Elk Fork and
Jug pools. The indications care
favorable for producer, and those
interested are feeling buoyant over
the prospects.
The Wilson run pool is the scene
of considerable excitement over the
strike on the Walton farm by the
U. S. Oil company. The exact
production of the we'll is not now
known, but it is reported as being
good we'll. A special from Mata-
moras at 3 o'clock this afternoon
says that the we'll was completed
late last evening and made I25 bar
rels in IL hours. This report is
from reliable source and the we'll
is believed to be good one.
From Thursdays Daily.
The Kanawha Oil company has
leased 10000 acres of land in Wet
eel county during the past two
weeks. The acreage would have
been doubled but everything in
sight has been taken. 1t is an un>
disputaole fact that this county is
one of the greatest gas producing
sections the world has ever known.
Not only does the Gordon produce
immense gassers, but there is fifth
sand in that locality that produces
tremendous gassers. 1t will be re-
membered that it was in this forma-
ton that the South Penn developed
a short time since the greatest gas
ser ever discovered on the Cum
nipgham farm.
The Kanawha Oil company has
secured some gilt-edged looking
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yesterday, and their No. S has been
wHIsKEv RUN.

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The following is complete list
of work started since the compile
ton of the Albreicht gusher sew
eral days since. This we'll contin-
ues to hold up remarkably well and
indicates beyond doubt that a con-
siderable pool has been tapped. 1t
is not thought that pool of any
large proportions has been discov-
cred, but a very prolific one.
The several wells that have been
started are so closely located to
this we'll that they will be no test
for any great amount of territory.
The Richie Oil company's No.
Payne, James Guffey's No. Ham
ilton, L. E. Mallory's No. Butch
er.
Barnsdall and Mallory Bros. have
located their Nos. and 3 Albrecht
and have the rigs building, These
two locations will be drilled as soon
as possible. Parties owning ad-
joining leases are inclined to force
matters, also.
Jones & Co, of Pittsburg, have
made location near the present
operations. but our informant was
unable to give us the name.
Operations in the shallow sand
of Peasants county continue to be
quite active and some very nice
wells are being developed.
BENWooD.
Special to the Review.
Fishers men are getting along
nicely with the Piatt well. They
are Just ready to put in the 81
casing and have done we'll for the
time they have been at work.
Treat & Crawford are about to
retube the Covert gas well with p
inch stuff, and set the we'll to
pumping in order to exhaust the
oil wricn has accumulated since the
we'll was cleaned out.
The scarcity of gas for fuel is
becoming serious object in this
vicinity for the past few days. OPP
orators are having a great deal of
trouble to get enough wood to burn
in its place.
Fishers Piatt we'll No. I is still
being pumped. The production is
not very great, but they are trying
to keep the gas pressure as strong
as possible by clearing the well OF
fluid.
No new work is being done in
the Benwood field, proper.
The Henry Oil company admin
istered glycerine shot at Hollis.
claw No. 8, Sunday. The we'll is
now being cleaned out.
From fridays Daily
Nr..1.: tos nao;,rraJ -, oil cir
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-02-16
From FRIDAYS Daily

From fridays Daily
Nothing has occurred in oil cir
cles since yesterday to startle the
talent. The only thing to cause
comment today and last evening
was the advance in the price of Ger
ti6cate oil in the Oil City Exchange
yesterday.
Cobb & Glenn have not drilled
in their No. 2 Myers. This well
was due yesterday.
The Eastern Oil company's No.
2 M. A. Gorrell has been complet-
ed and is good for 100 barrels per
day. Their No. I Duval is about
the same size.
Yoke & Company have been shut
down at their No. c. c. Fluharty
for water and it will not be com
pleted this week as was expected,
The Argus Oil company are pre-,
pairing to drill their No. 9 E. P.
Snider.
In Wilson run pool, the U. S. Oil
company's No. I Walton will be a
light producer. 1t has not yet been
put to pumping and its real capac'
ity will not be known for several
days.
Gordon & Company's No. 2
Beaver that was due last evening is
not yet reported in. They may
have been delayed by some slight
accident.
Boyd Bros we'll on the Eagon
farm on Gorrells run has the 10
inch casing in and drilling is pro-
crossing rapidly.
The supply compahi'.s report
business as improvinr
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-02-16
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
POMO WAMPUM MAKERS.
AN ABORIGINAL DOUBLE
From The Overland Monthly.

From The Overland Monthly.
On the Pacific slope, In that beautiful noun
tain region north Of San Francisco. a type or
Indian stn lives which preserves largely the
ancient customs Ethnologioally distinct, void
Of ambition, with its fierce joys ard sorrows. the
Digger-to use the common but incorrect gen
cral term for the Indians Of Central and South
ern Californa-wends his humble way through
the byroads of civilization, stunning all cause
for cavil or avarice of his white neighbor. Con
spIcuOus in these characteristics are the Pomos
OF Mcrd0cino County. Cal.
Much II what the warke Eastern tribes have
lost after vain though fierce resistance. the
pOmos have retained by pacific diplomacy. In
their intercourse with the white man peace and
acquiesccnce have been Their policy in every
question but one
one single birthrght he yet jealousy guards
his religious and financial customs. To the
nutility Of either tn us he probably now owes
his existence. The Jesuit fathers established
missions for his spiritual welfare. and their
ardent labors have left only memories OK a
mysterious jargon and youthful days spent in
drudsery. To this day the Pomo's faith in the
coyote as the creator Of al things. as Giok.
the avenger OF every fault. remains un-
The Pacific Coast north of San Francisco is
noted for rough weather and a dangerous shore.
broken in but few places sufficiently To form
harbors The southern side OF that long prom
ontory which projects just north Of Bodega
Bay and guards its entrance. has for countless
years been the fav0rite. in fact about the only.
fish camp for Indians In all that region. They
come at regular intervals, ranging the beach
in search Of mollusks and other marine life cast
up by the breakers.
The Pomo can be termed bimrtall.st: for
though no metal Is used H. his coinage yet he
APPLY calls his white ka yah "Injun silver. ana
for gold he minis on; cylinders from a hand-
some notified stone called poh.
IA yah (water bone) comes from the two well
known clam shells. Saxidormis gracilis ana car
dium corbis They are first broken in the hand
with a stone into roughly rounded disks, and
later by means Of quartz implement having
sharp edges, the angles are deftly Clipped off.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
SWEDISH SLEIGH.
design Copyrighted. 1851

When he approves CT the size and quality Of
the little pile cleaning in front OF him IKE tiny
biscuits OF pearl the old coiner arises. and aitcr
much fumblng around In the gloom Of his
shah brings forth his ka win. or boring machine.
The principle Of this tool is familiar To certain
classes of artisans the world over and dates
back to the earliest history Of China. II Is an
upright shaft alternately revolving right and
left as the torsion or relaxation ~ "A string at
tached to its top is felt. Wood and buckskin
are the only materials in its construction exc !t
the boring point which now is the sharpcned
triangular end Of a small file
lie kneels with hexed feet cushion in a
position seemingly uncndurablc. and under a
fcrvid sun the Whrr Whirr. is kept up as long
as daylight itself Tn drill being concal h
bores from each side. to preserve an even cali
brc and completes the operation hy few d.fi
turns of a rcamer held in the fingers. rs tn
shell varies in thickness 50 w find Ia yah
varied in diameter ranging from tn siz" Of
large porcelain button Gown 10 disk 80 ninUt"
and fragile that ii is marvel 1t was perforated
without fracture. In fact the hole Outlines
looks larger than the coin.
Next comes the polishing Pieces Of uniform
size are strung on willow shoots or "A wire hb ut
a foot long. and some half-doZen Of these ut a
time arc rolled side by side under the hands.
back and FORTH on top Of a sandstone slab, with
water till the rough edges are secured on ana
the pieces become round and polished. This Is
essentially a mans work, requiring strength
deXterity, judgment and endurance. Inc lime
and water produce ccrroding fiuld Whlch
wrinkles and seams n cOiner's hands 50 that
The IA YAH now finished is sorted into strings
according to diameter ard hidden in some secret
recess. The hinges OF the amSnc" are hlu'"
thicker than its body. and furnish long cylin-
ders much more valuable than the fiat pieces
"iniun gold" or poh comes from a stone, n
snecics Of magncsitc, found under the aiuviun
hordcring Clear Lake California, ard occurs IN
Jumps oval from attrition, and about eieh'
inches in length When newly mined by the
Indian its surface is crumbly and degenerate
Int fracture reveals "a grain milky White ana OF
a hardness sufficient to turn too! steel.
The mass must now be baked. A pit about
the size OF wash basin Is dug. in and over
which a fire Is kept burning till the ashes MI H.
Then the stone is dropped in and covered win
ashes and the fire rcplenshcd IT takes about
four hours to cook the kab@y. after which IL IS
removed while in a certain red heat. and plunged
into basket OF boiling water. a mild explosion
accompanies the plunge. rendlng the stone INTO
some dozen jagged fragments ana Outlines
when unskilfully done. instant dlsih'egra'ioh
follows and somebody gets hurt
AS iron enters somewhat into this mineral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

pates equally great harm sequel OF the
Simplon Tunnel.
Until recently Marseilles had almost monop-
DIV OF the trade Of Western Switzerland, espe-
cially in the matter Of grain The distance from
Marseilles to Lausanne is about 539 kilometres
while that from Lausanne to Genoa through the
Simplon Tunnel will be only 40 kilometres
Hence the Swiss importer will take advantage
of the saving in time and money which Is OIL
fcred to him. and will ge' his merchandise over
italian lines.
The French Board Of Trade in Geneva. moved
by this prospect, predicts the ruin OF Mar
settles. TO avert such a result. the Chamber
recommends the construction OF a new tunnel
tbrough the Col de la Faueille. in the French
Department OF Jura. northerly from GENEVA
which would run from the streets of that city TO
the village Of MOrez. at height above Sea-lc'vI
OF | 1913 metres. There would be rahWay ~
kilometres go niles in length Of which distance
1880 metres (2404S feeO would consist OF tun-
mel and 1.S45 metres Of viaduct. to be Duiit
this link would connect with the local frehch
RAILWAYS which extend over st. Laurent ana
Cbamnagnole to Dole where they unite with
tho main line from Pontarlier. shortening OF
,ho connection with Western Switzerland would
-, oefocted nv this tunnel route, at a cost or
IN noO 600 francs. and would afford a cons'd-
-,I cuicker connection between Marseillcs
o,d tho Rhine the Scheldt and the Mosele The
,i.,arco between Marsees and Antwerp would
-, hor,ened about 200 kilometres Q2o niles.
rbo ,lap IL being considered very attentiVeiy
hu tho French Government, and rumor says
,hot the latter has already decided TO support
II with all its power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

heard OF here. Covered sleighs are chiefly used
in parts of the country where the cold is severe
and there is a likelihood OF driving snowstorms.
For speeding extremely light cutters are made
A style known the Star Pointer trotter'
weighs only forty-ive pounds. and runs so
easily that the horse who pulls It scarcely
knows he has anything behind him. 1t is raised
wei from the ground. SO as TO give room for
the horses heels as he trots. The body Is of
ash, and the runners are OF hickory shod with
steel Slender but strong steel braces reinforce
the running gear. Probably the highest sleigh
ever made In this city was built by Fandrau &
Co. for Stanley Mortimer not long ago II
weighed only twcnty-eight pounds.
Much more attention is paid now than formerly
to sleighbells- Sets Of melOdious silver chimes
tuned to the notes of the scale. are placed upon
the dashboards Of the better sleighs. The bells
are usually in the shape Of gongs. and a cluster
Of little silver balls suspended around each gong
from rod above. causes the ringing to keep on
merrily as long there is the slightest notion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
SAVED BY ~ ALLIGATOR.
From the Chicago News.

From The Chicago News.
William Simpson. who lives at Pire castle;
Fla. near Lake Marie. has a small boy nath'u
Rob who tanned an alligator and loved MN as
dearly as If u. had been goat Thc gator vas
called Pete. and proudly sporttd copper ring
in his head as civilized gator who knows
tricks should.
one day Pete disappeared. and he STAYED away
for three years. In the mean time Robert re'eiVru
many spankinss because he was continually
PLAYING with aliigators and getting all sorts or
scrato hes and bites in consequence.
Now comes the queer part OF the story. 'ha9
recalls the interpostion Of fairy godiicthr
Rob was making ov"rturcs to biz aIhgatCr
one day. and the sauiian came at MN WIN his
large open cpurtcnancc, and the HttIe Do
began 10 say his prayers
Just i'm the nick ~ time another gator an
pcarrd. and the first gator had fght on hlS
hands When thu fight was over Rob discoV.
cred that his alligator ally was the lonS-lost
Pete. grown. indeed but still wearing Ms
stamped copper ring.
This time Pete stayed and people go Tor mics
e. see the youngster ride about on his back.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
HIS EAR A CLOCK.

GAINESVILLE (Ohio) correspondence Of The Chicago
Times Herald.
George Henderson. a colored man. noted Tor
remarkahle regularity. died today
He was endowed with phenomenal power OF
being able to tell the time OF day correctly py
simply placing a finger In his ear: Al such
brain revealing TO him the positions AT when
the hands Of a correct watch were then pointing
His powers were well known 10 residents OF
the city, and he was never unwilling " oDuse
any one with the time Of DAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
ANOTHER ALPINE TUNNEL.

PLAN FOR PROTECTING FRENCH COMMERCE.
FROM IMPENDING DAMAGE
The steadily increasing diversion Of traffic
from the French railways to the Central Euro
pean lines through the Alps is said (by the Ger
mans at leasO TO fill the French people with APP
prehension in regard to the consequences of the
completion Of the SimDion Tunnel. The Board
Of Trade in Geneva has made elaborate investi-
cations into the possibilities Of damage. with a
view of persuading the French Government TO
effect direct connection with the roads OF
Switzerland for the benefit Of the French Medi-
terranean routes.
The Board declares that France by the con-
structon of the St Gothard Tunnel has already
sustained a loss which Is put at 4OOOO0OO
francs CSS.00000O a year. and that body antici-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
THE "SUiRTEST DOG"
Columbia (Ky) News.

From The Columbia (kyD News
John ~ Conoycr. the live:yman has perhaps
the most intelligent dog in all this country. He
is 4 shepherd and is valued very highly by his
owner George Coffcy went cut home with MT.
Conovcr n few days ago. ana upon ms return
related the following to "A representative OF mo
News: "Wcll. sir, John Conover has got the
srnartest dog J ever saw. and II ne was nlne
wouldn't take 500 for him. | was out al johns
To-day and 1t was raining The dog was lyinS
by the stove and John said to him. calling him
By name: This fire IS about OUT go ana ger .
stick Of wood The dog sprang up went hastiIy
to the woodhouse and returned with SUCK IN
his mouth Mr. ConOver then remarked: 10
upstairs and get my old hat me summons
uias oh,ved and i'm two minutes Mr. Conover
was presented with his hat. but IT was not inc
one he wanted so he told the dog to take u
back and bring another one. describing IT, an9
MS limo no mistake was made He then SAID
70 the dog: 1T is raining; go and see that th9
cattle are in the field convenient to the barn.
The dog started with a yeip. and 1t was nov
long until he came in. satisfying his master thas
his orders had been obeyed-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
g1EIGHS READY FOR SNOW.
FINK PATTERNS THAT NEw-YORKERS
MAY SELECT FROM.
.,,. NORTHERN EUROPE DRAWN UPON FOR DE
SIGNS THAT ARE IMPROVED AND ADAPTED
FOR AMERICAN USE

The kind Of winter weather which visits New
York does not. rule. afford the city much
srportunty for sleighing. Frequently the own
.-s Of handsome sleghs arc not able to use them
more than once or twice throughout the entire
ssason. and they must be prepared to take ad
,or,are OF the snow almost before IL has ceased
~ fall il they expect to have anything but mud
.,s slush as a surface for their runners. Owing
"a the comparatively slight demand, for which
these unfavorable conditions are responsible.
mos, Of the carriage and wagon makers of the
city have ceased to pay much attention to
s,eishs. Many firms do not make them al ali.
and others do only by special order. But
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-26
JUDGES AND CLERKS
Appointed For the Spring
Election.

Haskins-James Johnston, p j..
Fred Peinert, r j...Leouard Wilson, L d,
wv. NJ. Bernthisel. i..Jacob easier
d j.. .Chas. Woodford, d C.
Millbury-M. Casner, r p i...W. H..
Facer, j...W j Bailey, c...Silns
George, John Murch d ... Peter
Martin, C.
Freeport - David Jackson, p j..
Levi Holcomb, + j...Geo L Reed, c..
j V Wirebaugh, d j...Frank H Fike.
d j,..J B Newcomer, d C.
Perrysburg-John Anon, d j..
August Degner, d j...Wm Comstock, 4
c...F A Wetmore, j...E L Blue, r j..
G W Hamilton, r. C.
Tontogany-Wm Waugh, p j.. Wn
Scott, j...R w johnson, c...Wm
Chapman, j...John H Parks, i...C
W McColley, d C.
Rislugsun-Jos F. Myers, p j...John
Koons, d j,..Chas Shfffier d c...Amos
Bigley, I'M c Mound, r j.
Pope, r C.
West Milgrove-Wm Faglor, +
G E Riser, rJ..J W Smith, c...Wm
Dunlap, d i...Geo Castret, j,..Chas
Dufiield, d C.
W4ston-Geo B Spencer, p wv D
Nudge, rJ...G P Thompson, c..S c
Oswald, d i,..E ] Martz, d i...J A
Holmes, d C.
Milton Center-Thos Hill, rp j.. E
L Beeman, r wv L Yerk, c...Adam
Pandenberg, d i...Eli Flemming, j..
Clark Robinson, C.
Custar-Frank Durliatt, d p i...J"s
Metzger, J,..Jos Drummer, d c...luhr
Lehman, r i...Wm Wilcox, j.. C Il
Hopkins, rc.
Bradner-J w Wyant, p i...Chris
Sharp, r j...J E I4add, r c...Wm Ickus
d j...David Stephens, j...Clark Suche
walter, d c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-26
CIGARETTE DEALERS
Should Remember the Provisions
of the Tobacco Law.

The number of boys who are to be
seen putting away at coffin nails would
indicate that cigarettes are sold very
freely in this place, and it might be of
benefit to tobacco dealers to post them
selves on the provisions OF the law on
the subject, which is as follows:
Whoever sells, gives or furnishes to
any minor under 16 years of age, any
cigarette, cigarette wrappers or any
substitute for either, or any cigar or
tobacco, upon conviction thereof, shall
be fined not less than $25 nor more than
800, or imprisoned not less than two
nor more than 80 days or both, for the
first offense; and not fined less than $50
nor more than $500 and imprisoned not
less than five nor more than 60 days for
the second or any other subsequent
otfense.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-03-26
MUSICAL MEMORIES.
Remarkable Tests of BuIow and Ru-
binstein.

Possibly the greatest case on record
is that wonder of wonders, the most
intellectual of Interpreters, the late DR..
Hans Won Bulow. He not only played
all Of Beethoven by heart upon the
piano, but knew all the symphonies III
the same manner, and practically 'he
whole Wagnerian output of musical
metal, and it was claimed that so great
was the mass of piano music which
Bulow retained within the book and
volume of his brain," inscribed in mys-
terious hieroglyphics somewhere among
the molecules of the gray matter con-
stituting the cortex of his cerebral Or
gan, that he could have played 25 piano
recital programmes without repeating
and without a printed page. Since there
go about 1000 measures to the hour,
and two solid hours to an ordinary
Bulow programme, this would repre-.
sent 100000 measures of music, or about
1000 large pages something like eight
or ten thick volumes.
Even Bulow was outdone by Rubin,
stein. in the field of piano music at least,
il we can trust the anecdote mongers,
for it is claimed that in one season at
st. Petersburg he played n series Of re-
ctals which exhausted the literature of
the piano and embraced 1900 distinct
compositions. 1t is mentioned of Men
delssohn that on one occasion, the score
of Beethoven's "Sixth Symphony" hav-
ing been misplaced, he raised his baton
and directed the work from memory,
but this does not seem to be a feat in the
least remarkable, for the pastoral
Symphony" is SO extremely lucid and so
bewitchingly beautiful that the only
thing difficult or remarkable would be
the forgetting of it. Nine. Patti knew
forty opera roles, and Yaresi, the barry
tone, knew eighty.-Music