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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20
HARRISON COUNTY OIL.
Some Interesting Items Ff,n The Jirls-
wife Field.

It has been the objecs OF the
South Penn Oil Company TO keep
as much as possible from the
public all knowledge of opera
lions and existence of the Jarvis,
vile oil field, which is. situated
five miles south of this city. Your
reporter, having learned OF this
field, spent some days in the
neighborhood and is now pre-
pared to give to the public a des-
cription of the newly developed
territory.
Jaryisville is a small village
situated in Union district, Har-
rison county. w. Va. about II
miles southeast of Clarksburg, or
five miles south of Salem. In the
vicinity of Jarvisville some
months ago the South Penn be-
gan validating for oil. A. Payne
No. 1 was drilled to the Gordon
and started off as a small pro-
Queer. making probably ten bar
rels per day. One thousand feet
north Of Payne No. l, Payne No.
9 was located, which proved TO
be a gasser from the Big Injun
sand. Eight hundred feet south
of Payne No, |, Payne No. 8 was
located, which came in January,
1898, making $50 barrels a day
from the Gordon sand. Barnett
No. / was then located 1900 feet
south of Payne No. 8 and came
in April Is, good for 175 barrels
per day.
Since then E. Starkey No. l.
Stout No. 1, Payne Nos. 4 and .
are building rigs. These wells
are all situated near Huntsville,
and it is believed by the oil peo-
pie of thus place that this will be
the coming oil field of West Vir-
GINA, since every indication is
in its favor. The land is in a
southwestern direction to the
Fink's Creek oil field, in Lewis
is all under lease and the
operators holding same refuse to
sell. The only drawback this
new field has is the territory
which is largely owned by the
South Penn and other companies,
will have trouble to get terrific
". However, the amount of
stored at this place in
licates extensive operations in
The near future.-Register.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20
ohgIr ii ne caks Wall.

The cake walk properly had
its origin among the French ne
eroes Of Louisiana more than q
century ago. There is little doubt
it is an offshoot of some OF the
old French country dances. II
resembles several of them in
form. From New Orleans it
spread over the entire south and
thence north. It was found OF
convenience to the plantation ne
eroes.
Alta cake walk a man might
legitimately show his preference
for a woman, and thus publicly
claim her for a wife. In effect
the cake walk was no different
from the old Scotch marriage,
which required only public ac-
kpowledgement from the con
tracing parties. 30 tnis AesvlsaA
became, in some sense, a wooing,
an acceptance or rejection and a
ceremony. This explains its
popularity with the blacks, out.
side of its beauties. with the ac.
compartment of music, which is
competent at all times to COM
mand negro support.
Cake walking has improved,
as do most things that are con.
stantly practiced. 1t has lost its
old significance in the south. Ne
groes now getmarried, when they
marry at all, in the white folks
fashion. 1t has, however, be.
come pantomime dance. Prop
erly performed. it is a beautiful
one. The cake is not much of a
prize, though the negro has a
sweet tooth.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

ffteut. Without health all the talent, all
the genius, and all the ambition in the
world are worthless. boy should be
Taught that success in any walk of life, that
happiness and life itself, are dependent
upon his care of his health.
When a man feels that he is losing his
health and vigor, when his cheeks no long:
er glow, his step is no longer elastic and
the sparkle of health is no longer IN his
ewes. he should work less, rest more and
resort to the right remedy TO restore ms
bodily vigor Dr. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery is natural medicine scicntii-
&c medicine II does no violence to nature.
II works with and not against nature. 1t
promotes the natural processes of secretion
and excretion. II imparts vitality and
power to the whole system. II gives
piuupncss and color to the checks, sparkle
10 the eyes. stcadiuess to the nerves
strength 10 the muscles and the animation
of health to the whole body. II makes The
appetite keen and hearty. II IS the grea
blood maker, flesh builder and nerve'toni'
and restorative. Medicine dealers sell
and have absolutely nothing else jus
as good"
NJ was afflicted with pimpleS and boils an
running sores on face and neck" writes Robei
S vert Esq. Of No. oIs Galloway Ave. Solnir
piseovery and Pleasant Pellets and was cured
Constipation is the commonest beginnin
and first cause of many serious diseases an
II should always be treated with DR.. Pierce
pleasant Pellets used in connection Win u
"Discovery" These arc the most pefte
natural laxatives and permanently caie'
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

How we long for the first CIR
Gus to come to town When the
last circus was here in October a
certain merchant had his name
printed on the blanket which the
elephant wore. We long for an
other circus so that we may
know whether he is still doing
business or has busted. No good
advertiser ever advertises on an
elephant
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

1ner6 QO6S uOt Seem W NC
much doubt that the Philippines
are at our mercy.
What the Philippines are
worth there is no telling, as there
is no telling what any Spanish
possession would be worth in de-
cent hands. The twelve humid
bred islands are intrinslcally far
more desirable as well as far
more extensive than Cuba, hav-
ing population of seven mill
ions and a half and growing hemp,
sugar and tobacco in great guam
titles. Even under Spanish rule
the public revenue is some S14,-
100000. Spanish government
has produced its natural and
usual result of a rebellion, which
has much impaired the produc-
ton of the principal islands of
the group, but the natural re-
sources of the islands are very
great. Manila itself was held to
ransom for So 10000 when the
British captured it century and
half ago. That would now be
very cheap even for the city
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

In the absence of Lieut.. John
A. Lockwood. the commandant
of cadets at the West Virginia
University. Prof. R. E. Fast has
been appointed commandant. He
is an experienced military man,
having commanded the First
Regiment of the West Virginia
National Guard until recently.
Robert Chrisman has been ap-
pointed auditor of the Universi.
ty during the absence of Capt.
W. j. White.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20
Mr.. John Peterson, of Patout-

Mr.. John Peterson, OF Patout-
vile, La, was very agreeably
surprised not long ago. For IS
months he had been troubled
with dysentery and had tried
three of the hest doctors in New
Orleans, besides a half dozen or
more patent medicines. but re-
eeived very little relief. Chamb.
erlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, having been re-
commended to him, he gave it a
trial and to his great surprise.
three doses of that remedy effect
ed permanent cure. Mr.. VIM.
Mcnamara. a we'll known merch-
ant of the same place. is well ac-
quainted with Mr.. Peterson and
attests to the truth of this state
ment. This remedy is for sale by
Cunningham Bros. & Co. Clarks-
burg. 26.1m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

Thousands Of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t quickly cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe, asthma, and all throat and lung
diseases. r. ]. Criss.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20
The public

The public
schools teach al
most every known
branch of study
but the one most
important branch
of all What does
it profit your son
if he has an intel
lect like a Newton,
and is rnentallyan
Admiral Crichton,
if he has a weak
and puuy body
and not the re-
hottest idea of
how to care for
his health ? A
boy should be
taught from the
start that his
health is his most
precious endow.
- N II
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

D1REcroRs-Henry A. Parr, Presi.
dent, Baltimore; John K. Cowen, Vice
President Baltimore; Christian De-
vries, Treasurer, Baltimore Robert
Ramsay, Secretary, Baltimore; George
r. Tingle, General Manager, Alaska,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20
BRILLIANTS.

! BRlLLlAhIS.
The tools kept in constant use
never corrode.
Incidence and independence
never coalesce.
False modesty is a pretender to
an empty throne.
"A stitch in time" may save a
patch in eternity.
A mans weak spot is usually
about the size of a dollar.
He who pays his debts always
has enough left to ride.
The habit of borrowing is on
way of collecting misery.
A butterfly is natures tribute
to the possibilities of life.
Genius never attempts to break
rock with a tack-hamer.
If we love those we lose, can
we altogether lose those we love?
What do we live for. if it is not
TO make life less difficult for each
other !?
You can always Judge the
wheels in mans head by the
spokes that come from his
mouth.
1t is always a jury trial when
the twelve good men are com
PEELED to listen to long winded
lawyers.
Too many men are engaged in
the profession of carving pine
dry goods boxes with a pocket
knife.
The world seems a narrow
place when we try to avoid an
enemy, but wide and vast when
looking for a friend.
A woman has wonderful. self
control if she never buys any
thing at bargain sale that she
does not really want.
II is more wholesome for the
moral nature to be restrained,
even by arbitrary power, than to
be allowed to exercise arbitrary
powers.
In our judgment Of human
transactions the law of optics is
reversed we see the nest lndis-
tinctly the objects which are close
around US.
He that gives an easy auG
credulous ear to calumny is eth
er a man of very i'll morals. or
has no more sense and under
standing than a child.
When a candidate places hin-
self in the hands of his friends
he must place his pocketbook
there also il he expects to come
under the wire first.
Ifhalf the time were spent in
practicing either religion or
philosophy that is spent in dis
cussing it and arguing abont IL,
the world would have less need
Of both.
A character which combines
the love of enjoyment with the
love of duty and the ability to
perform it is the one whose I'M.
foldings give the greatest prom
Use ofperfection.
%Ir;-.0p ,~oooivod q
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

The Traders National Bank, of
Clarksburg, West Va, has been select
ed as o depository for the company, for
local subscriptions.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

Governor Atkinson received a
telegram from the Secretary of
War stating that the West vir-
ginia regiment, as soon as 1t was
recruited, would be mustered
into service and ordered to Chick
amauga. The Governor replied
to the Secretary that the regi-
ment would be ready next Thurs
day. Six companies of the regi-
ment have been examined and
mustered in. and the work of re-
cruiting, examining and muster
ing in the remaining companies
] is being vigorously prosecuted.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

For additional information address
Chas. ]. GOT, or Ernest b. Morris,
Clarksburg w. We ST..
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20

NJ L. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says Il
was sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kinds OF pile remedies, but without
success. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
was recommended to me. I used one
box. 1t has effected u permanent cure. I"
As a permanent cure for piles DeWitst'
Witch Hazel Salye has no equal. r. j.
Criss.
Late to Bed and early I to Tise. prepares
man for his home in the skies. Early
to bed and Little Early Riser, the
pill that makes life longer and better
and wiser. r. ]. Criss. "a.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20
DeisoQ y Areptze1
Furnituresold on Eas'
Terms.
UnexcelIed in Finish, Durabilitr an
style.
Our Large Stock makes it possibly
for you to find just what yos
want. Come and see US aliN
learn prices.

Best equipped undertaking e., e,
Enlistment in Central West w
ginia. Baskets, burial robes &C. :.
of all kinds constantly in s'o o'
Embalming skillfully DONE VI
funeral director has been wiz
the house since 1869 and has AZ
tended upward of 1000 funeral,
Two elegant funeral cars
beautiful white car with eiegau .
draperies-the only one IN oea
t-al Westvirginia. Calls answer
ed at all hours.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-05-20
The Philippines.

There does not seem to be
much doubt that the Philippines
arc AT orr mercy.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
MISTAKE MADE IN
CALLING TROOPS
Special Dispatch to The Age-HeraId.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
Washington, April Alt is feared that
a mistake has been made in the letters
to the various governors of the states call
ing for volunteer troops The letter re-
quests governors to furnish state troops
and makes no mention of their enlistment.
1t simply promises to muster into the
United States service such troops from
the states as shall be assembled This will
undoubtedly lead to controversies and le-
gal conflict In the first place. state troops
which are simply mustered into the service
of the general government are in a position
to refuse to go to Cuba. In the second
place under the terms or this communica-
ton, the states are required to stand the
expense of mobilization and transporta-
tion. In many of the states no funds exist
for this work. In some of the states 1t will
be necessary under the terms of these let
tiers to call upon the legislatures for au-
thority to accomplish what is directed in
the war department letter. Very few of
the states have the funds and very few of
the governors have the power and means
to comply with the request of the secre-
tary of war.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
INSURGENTS AND AMERICA
WILL MARCH IN UNION
AGAINST COMMON FOE


the
atLm areg uarde will the
OF
a
Now
o
of the
troops
@omenan
the
RECOGNITION
at
first effects of this official
beligeren
as fomalre g
n
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
EAH4IJO MAY
TAKE OFFENSIVE
The Public Is Elated Over the
Landing of the Mont
Serret.

London, April 27-The Madrid correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail telegraphing
Wednesday says: at is thought possible
in some quarters that Admiral Mantijo
Commander of the Spanish squadron at
the philippines) who has a reputation for
reckless bravery and determination, but
does not shine as tactician, may put to
sea and take the offensive.
1.-The public is elated by Monteserretts
success, which is reported as furnishing
proof of the ineffectiveness of the bloSlss
AIDE of Cuba.
''Senor Romero -R.obfedo declared in the
cortes today mat Spain ought to make up
her mind to struggle alone, since no one
would support her He said he believed the
present situation was the result of repeated
acts of weakness on the part of Spain to-
ward America and he considered as wholly
useless the autonomy project of Cuba. On
the other hand he thought Spain ought to
do everything possible revivifying and
Strengthening the integrity Of the empire
and to maintain the sovereignty of the
mother country in Cuba.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS.

tugese minister at Washington, Viscount
Santo Thyrso. had received word up to
tonight as to the purpose of Portugal in
the question of neutrality. This caused
considerable apprehension in official circles
here, as 1t WAS felt that Portugal's vicin-
age to Spain might incline her to withhold
neutrality for a time. She owns the Cape
de Verde group. the Azores and the Madei-
ras, which would give the Spanish fleet
three very important bases of operations.
Latein the day the press dispatches from
Lisbon saying that the cabinet council will
declare neutrality tomorrow, relieved this
apprehension considerably. The effect of
the decree will be to compel the Spanish
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28

feet at Cape de Verde to leave immediate
ly 1t is felt, however, that Portugal has
done her neighbor a good turn in deferring
the proclamation until tomorrow, as the
Spanish fleet has been laying in stores and
coal for several days past and doubtless
will be fully equipped and ready to sail be-
fore the neutrality proclamation forces 1t
out of Portuguese waters.
Colombia is the only South or Central
American country which has thus far de-
cIared neutrality. Spain has counted much
on the cooperation of Spanish-American
countries, but there is no reason to doubt
that all of them will adopt neutral po-
SifiaD
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28

themselves neither to the conscience nor
judgment.
They reserved the right to oppose the
measures by Which the majority proposed
to provide the war funds Mr. Bailey spoke
with strain of bitterness of the treatment
the minority had received at the hands of
the majority The chairman of the ways
and means committee had said that the
pending bill followed closely the system iof
war taxation which obtained at the close
of the civil war. That system, Mr.. Bailey
said, had been followed in respect to those
taxes which fell most heavily upon the
producing and consuming classes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28

Continued on Eighth Page.)
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
ORDER FOR SHIPMENT
OF TROOPS TO TAMPA


OF
a in
the in
OF o a
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
MONTSERRET LANDS
ON CUBAN SOIL

Washington, April 2.-The president has
received despatch from Sampson declar-
ing no casualties, disasters or deaths have
occurred on board any of the vessels It
is also confirmation of the report that
the Montserret had landed its troops at
Santiago de Cuba but they will be of little
service there as it is 400 miles to Havana
and the means of communication are
bad.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
cAREEN BROS. DRY GOODS.

. Alabama-Fair; warmer; winds becoming
southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
NJ "a u 80 narlas.

- 49,, New York. Aug. 1G
-. SiOuR- Receipts; 361eS bills; exports,
~ ~ p 9: sales sooe pkss. !; weak and 56
nst>,vs g nv asn q 1Q1r demand; winter
~ sS! N. Winter strafghts, q. 70
ter evt.a .nnesota patents. $i.45dl4.S; WIN
04O: winter low trades. u. 75M3.OO.
RYE-Dull: No. & western. 81 nearby,
ana AZ, - end Of September; state rye. n
CIT. New York. !. u
WHEAT-Receipts, 1888 $50 bushels: ex.
tpOIts, NeS6 bushels; sales. 5000 bushels
autures. NoO bushels spot: spot easy: No.
feds JSk fob. afloat to arrive; No. 4 Du-
iutn. 1bk fob. afloat.
.CORN-Receipts, 32.975 bushels: exports,
t1s,ld6 bushels; sales, 100000 bushels fu-
sHses: @OOO bushels spot; spot easy; No. 2.
S6h fob. afioat
OATS Receipts. 1,eoo bushels; exports.
1!1,oss bushels: spot strong: No. ?. 2sN:
No. 3. q; No. . white, 33ls. new: No. 8
white. SA, old: track mixed Western,
zA@@1e: track white, 33GSS.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Steady; western steamed. $5.55;
September 1855; refined. steady
PORK-Steady.
RUTrER-Steady; Western creamery.
14A@19; do. factory, 1l@14: Elgihs, 49,;
state dairy. 1907: do. creamery. 14161Slk.
CHEESE-Steady; large colored,. 711@
"a; small do, s.; large white, rs: small
2@2A.
EGGS-Steady: state and Pennsylvania,
HlxQ161s; Western fresh, 14h.
PETROLEUM-Dull.
ROSIN-Quiet
RICE-Steady.
MOLASSES-Steady.
FREIGHTS-Dull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

NEW YORK MARKET.
Jhs features Of The Days Dsslinss in All
The Leading Stocks.

New York, Aug. 16.-There was still
further advance in the price Of stocks
all along the line, today. and still
further increase in the number Of
shares sold during the day. The num-
Der of different stocks traded in was
also larger. rejecting the broadening
interest in the market.
Buying orders from outside sources
were placed with commission houses
more extensively, today, than on any
day since the movement began. AS
was the case, yesterday, this outside
demand was taken advantage of to
realize profits by the combination of
large speculative interests which is all
the time operating on an enormous
scale. shifting its activities from one
stock to another.
The Changers all showed the effects
Of realizing, today, and did not rise
materially above yesterdays close At
any time.
New stocks were constantly being
brought forward into activity during
the day and were advanced one after
the other ts matetia1I higher level.
Southern railroads and some Western
roads are affiliated - with trans-Conti-
mental systems showed notable
strength. There was also marked ac-
tivity and strength. in long list of
lnduStrials. ~ Bt,onb9N te shHi
The close was firm and active at only
a little below the best and throughout
at materially higher level of prices.
The demand for securities has appa-
rently been largely diverted to the
stock market and bonds were compare.
lively dull, today, but prices were very
well held.
United States 3s when issued, We're
u lower bid. Government bonds were
otherwise unchanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

when chicks are small they readily IL
cept meat. and II you have no meat
grinder take A. sharp q pair Of scisnors]
the sS:pe e .nse worms s The sie s.a
lows gill seize hold With eager delight
some one end. others the othef. and some
In the middle. each endeavoflng to get 1t
SssEs "a sivs them he me ss a are large axe
them. and exercise' also. watch their.
sleeping quarters and keep them very
clean Wheat or oats chaff or finely
cut hay or straw, Is good for covering
the bottom Of the box. and also sand,
but not fine dirt or ashes. owing to the
dusty condition IN which It puts the air.
when they move, around. Saturate the
kerosene. and it WIN not hurt to sprinkle.
the interior OF the boxes. then set them
on fire outside the building, and let, them
burn awhile. then dash fine dirt or sand
be careful. as fire Is dangerous. hence
take no risks. As soon as they become
large enough to eat wheat or corn let
them have y; Get them to the roost as,
two feet. to begin with from the ground.
using boards four and five inches wide,
and leave them just far enough apart for
the chicks to fall through IL they get on
on. made with cleats tackled on a broad
board. Also give them couple Of boxes,
one nearly as high as the roost, and the
other little lower. for some will be dis
posed to be big and fly up. while 9TH
ers walk the ladder. Late chicks can be
raised In this manner at but little cost.
as they can get all the green food they
wish. A meat grinder or green bone cut
ter will be found useful. The chicks will
bring good prices If sold before they
weigh three pounds each. One of the best
feeds for growing chicks for the first
few weeks OF their lives. Ia millet seed.
Millet is well known. and the yield from
an acre Is very large. The farmers who
are also progressive pouiterers should
out the seed. and save It for the chicks
another year. and thus "kill two birds
with one stone.'' feeding the Lay to
their stock and the seed to their chicks
1t is not too late for sowing mille..
October will be Chicago day at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

Fred Chase, the four-yearsDldi son q.
Policeman Chase lies critically III tho
result Of being badly burned by gun
powder about six weeks ada The ut
tie fellow was badly burned On his LETT
leg and about his face and hands. h
seemed to be nearly recovered whsn
was found that mcstiiicatspn hid ~
In abcuS NJ, ankie N: Ci(l1snsFptos
was attending hia. has t6hs 81 N
his power toS a6hecllsS ~ wl1ssls
It is He says however. II II had r.
overlooked one day lonasf II ~ ~
NECESSARY 70 zlA1sIale ~ ilz(B ~
is thesnasie BOY y eriti5afy 1f 4