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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-06
ENGLAND'S GRIP ON THE SEA
Her Control of the worlds Ocean
Commerce II Over IS
Per Cent.

Thanks to their aggressive govern.
ment, the British carriage and control
Of the worlds commerce is over IS pei
cent. Fifty other nations share to the
extent of As per cent. or less. More
than so per cent. of the worlds ship.
ping in terms of potential tonnage j.
built in Great Britain. Less than &c
per cent. is built by the so other coun.
tries. In 1872 only IA per cent. of the
steam tonnage launched in the worlc
was built by the so countries outside Of
the United Kingdom. The United
States is the only nation that is indie.
pendent of British yards. Our regis
try law has attended to this. Since 1885,
American shipping must be American
built. The United States is the only
country outside Of Europe that car
build to perfection every kind OF ship
that goes to sea- Thank our registry
law for that.
British supremacy at sea and in com
merce was obtained more than 20t
years ago. For the command of the
sea, and of trade, and the riches OF
the world, Great Britain has protect
ed ship building and ship owning, while
most of the nations did nothing foi
these two great interests. Not only heI
legislative power, but her armed au.
thority. has been exerted vigorously
She has fought bloody wars. overcome
inferior powers, trapped rivals into
treaties, spent millions upon millions
in supporting steam lines, and scores
upon scores of millions for the build
ing and maintenance of an unequalec
navy for general intimidation. Vast
sea power immense wealth and prevail
ing prosperity have been the reward
All these things, with other advantages
have been gained by the use of ship
ping, but without this instrumentality
nothing would have been secured
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-06

Cold and cough cures are numerous,
but the one that leads all others in merit
is FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR, which
is in great demand these days. North
Yakima Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-06
1000 WORTH OF GOOD.

A. H. Thurness of Wills Creek Coal
Co., Buffalo, o., writes: ~ have been
afflicted with kidney and bladder trou-
BILE for years, passing gravel or stones
with excruciating pain. Other medicines
only gave relief. After taking FOLEY'S
KIDNEY CURE the result was sur
prising. A few doses started the brick
dust, like fine stones, etc., and now l
have no pain across my kidneys, and l
feel like new man. FOLEY'S KID.
NEY CURE has done me $1,000 worth
of good" Take no substitute. North
Yakima Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-06

Our lines embrace Finest Canned
Goods, Deliciously cured Meats
pure and wholesome Spices, per
fectly blended Coffees, choice Teas
etc. We are experienced Grocers
and can please you as we have
pleased others. Free delivery.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-06

Dewitt's Little Early Risers are dainty
little pills, but they never fail to cleanse
the liver, remove Instructions and in
vigorate the system. Quiet 4 Ayres'
Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-06

W. NJ. Ladd, President
Charles Carpenter, Vice president
W. L. steinweg, Cashier
A. B. Cline, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
W. NJ. Ladd, w. L. Steinweg, Chae. Carpenter
H. B. Scudder, W. B. Dudley.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
HARB0R IMPROVEMENT
Colonel Lamb win Continue His
Work in Norfolk.
Ho Will Visit washington to Take up the
Matter of Cutting Away Portion of
Hospital Point Estimated Cost of This
Improvement.

AS soon as the health of his son per-
mits, Colonel William Lamb will go to
washington, having to take up with
the proper officials and Congressional
Committees the matter of cutting awav
portlon OF Hospital Point. This long
worked-for Improvement of the Norfolk
harbor, Colonel Lamb believes, is now
in sight. 1t Is probable that President
Dobie, or some member of the Board ot
Iiarbor Commissioners, will also 20 to
washington TO work for this improve
ment.
Inc preliminaries leading up TO the
matter In hand. that is the correspond
ence, recommendations, estimates. etc.
were completed over three years ago,
when the matter was brought to the
attention of Chief of the u. S. Engin-
GERS, General John NJ. Wilson. by a Ter.
ter from President w. r.. Mayo, of the
Board of Harbor Commissioners, con-
tanning the recommendations OF that
board. 1t was recently reopened by
colonel Lamb, who appeared before the
Harbor Commissioners and secured an
other recommendation for the Improve
ment.
me Navy Department, under Secre-
tary Herbert, agreed to the cutting off
OF about 400 feet of the point, and Sec
rotary Long has acquiesced therein.
The estimated cost of the improves
ment. as shown in the report of Cap
tain Thomas l.. Casey, OF the Engineer
Corps. stationed here. is as follows:
Material above low water, So, 900 yards
at IL cents, $3.50.
Mud and sand lin place., 1,1i1,SS7
yards at II cents. sl59,S57.1S.
Hard material, rip-raps, old piling.
etc, $4,000 yards at 80 cents, $780,
Extending work tn bulkhead line In
front Of hospital with three feet at low
water, 1865 yards at Is cents S1,449.9O.
Rebuilding sea wall. 500 feet. 10000
Removing cemented sea wall, $4,000
Removing -cemcntcd sea wall,
5000.
Removing present wharf, $500
Restoring landing. piling. etc. $500.
This gives total of $685.
-Captain-Gasey states that ii is in
tended that the present stone wall shall
be used in constructing the new one
He says the material at Hospital Point
is rather hard. but altcrnates in strata
The contract for the dredging, IL au-
thorized by Congress. will be awarded
to the lowest bidder.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
FESTIVAL OF puR,M.
WILL BE OBSERVED BY HE
BREWS OF. NORFOLK.

WILL BE OBSERVED BY HE
BaEWS OF NORFOLK.
The Jewish festival of Purim begins
this evening and ends tomorrow even
Ing. 1t commentaries the saving of
the lives of all the Jews in Medo- Per-
sia In the time of King Ahasuerus
lAerXes) 4S6-465 Il. C. The usual SER
wee III the synagogue consists merely
In reading the regular afternoon pray
erS, with short addition in the Ben
ediction of Ezra" and the omission of
the Psalms of Penitence," and also the
readlng of the Book of Esther (called
the Mezilloth) in Hebrew. This book
contains the history OF the origin of the
teast and the command to celebrate it
every year. The festival is civil and
social. rather than religious, and is
marked by a great deal of pleasantly.
Presents are exchanged, balls and par
Ties are INDUCED In, and in the larger
cities of the country masked companies
go from house to house to furnish
amusement to their friends, und in re-
turn collect money for the poor. Thus
Purim is a social occasion for rejoic-
ing. and for the performance of deeds
OF charity. rather than q solemn re-
ligious festival such as Passover. Mr..
). X. Cohen will deliver a lecture on
the Book OF Esther this evening at s
p. m. at the Ohef Sholem synagogue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
Puts Trust in the Council.

Mr.. r. B. Fentress has begun work
preliminary TO the installment of his
cool-air plant. Notwithstanding the
franchise for the use of the streets
has not yet been granted. Mr. Fentress
is satisfied with the moral obligation
under which both branches of Councils
placed themselves with respect to the
franchise. Unde rthe amended charter
the ordinance granting the franchise
cannot finally pass the Councils until
the April meeting of these bodies. but
both branches have passed resolutions
stating that it was the sense of the
Councils that the franchise be granted.
Upon this assurance Mr.. Fentress will
spend considerable money before the
franchise is actually granted. :
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
TRUSTEES NOTICE.
Sale Valuable Stock of Boots,
Shoes. Trunks. &C.

hereby give notice that James a. Will
son trading and doing business as james
a. Wilson & Co. at No. 60 Bank street,
on tho 18th day OF March. 1900. and duly
recorded. conveyed to me his entire stock
of goods In said store. consisting of a
general stock of boots. shoes and trunks
together with nli the fixtures and appur-
tenslnces thereto belonging; also, the un-
expired lease on said store, and certain
book accounts and notcs-ln trust to sell
the said stock of goods and lease. and 10
collect said debts, and apply the proceeds
of sale to the payment Of his debts
/ am by tho said deed of trust author
ized to sell the stock as whole or at
retail. and hereby invite offers for said
stock as whole. In the meantime / shall
keep the store open and proceed to sell
the stock at retail at greatly reduced
prices
All persons indebted to said James a
Wilson & Co. by such book accounts and
said decd, (somc OF the book accounts
having been set apart TO said Wilson as
a. homcstead), will please make payment
ITO mo at once; and all persons having
claims against said james a. Wilson &
Co. will present the same to me, duly au-
thenticated. for payment.
W. w. STARKE. Trustee.
mh0-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
Schooner a Total Loss.

The local Weather Bureau received
over the government seacoast telegraph
line yesterday afternoon the following
dispatch concerning the stranded
schooner Lizzie S. James:
The schooner Lizzie s. James, ashore
on Hatteras Inlet bar. has proved to
be total loss. She has broken in two
near the mainmast and is full of water.
but is still holding together. The car,
go of lumber, including the deck load.
is still intact. Unless bad weather sets
In nearly all the vessels cargo will
probably be saved. The schooner Is
ashore on what is known as the "South
Breaker" where the sea is nearly al
ways rough.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY.
Separate
Skirts.

Sent to us without charge.
That is, some one forward
ed them to US and neglected
to send bill along. We don't
know where they came from.
We are sharing our present
with our patrons selling the
Skirts at about actual cost of
the bare materials.
They are made Of the pop
ular fabrics in the most ap-
proved manner up-to-date
in every little detail box
pleat back, tailor stitched, etc.
Prices and descriptions fol-
low:-
SKIRTS Al, sS.5o:--made OF gray. navy
and black chcvio,--b x-picat back
percaiinc lined and velveicen bound.
SKIRTS AT Si:-made OF al-yool
black cheviot serge-boX- pleat bah.
-percalinc lined and vclveieen
bound
SKIRTS AT s5:--made OF handsome
black and castor venetian cloth
boN-pleat back-percalipe lined and
relvctcen bound.
SKIRTS AT $5:--made OF very stylish
gray, brown and navy homesplin
oheviot and covert cloth-beN-piea
back-percaline lined and velvcteen
bound.
SKIRTS AT s5:-made of sturdy and
servfccnhle brown and green shark
skin clo;h-hoX- pleat baek-uerc;,
line lined and velve;ecn bound.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
CAPT. DALron's STATEMENT.
HE TAKES ISSUE WITH CLERK
ROYSTER

HE TAKES ISSUE WITH CLERK
ROYSTER.
Captain "A. ]. Dalton takes issue with
the statement of Mr.. t. Royster. Clerk
of the, Courts, in the latter's interview
In Sundays Virginian-Pilot with refer
ence to his furnishing the list OF dead
persons to the registrars for expurga-
ton from the registration books.
In an article in the Forum of this
paper. few days since. Captain Dalton
stated that 1t was the duty OF the Clerk
of the Courts to furnish the registrars
with list of persons who have died
since the last registration. Mr. Roys-
ter, in reply, stated that the law re-
curing the Commissioners of Revenue
to furnish him the list of dead persons
having been repealed. therefore the La
referred to by Captain Dalton was In.
operative, as he had no list to furnish
the registrars since 1898.
Captain Dalton said yesterday:
81 beg to differ with Mr.. Royster.s
statement that the law requiring the
Clerk of Courts to furnish list of dead
Continued on Page p
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
AlleS, BROMLEY Z R0TlIIl|
The Monticello Corner.
1 GOOD NEWS about
Silks End KID GL0VEsl.

Wonderful activity is going onl
at or silk counter. !
Well, its wonderful stock of
silks 10 make it still more in !
teresting we dropped the price ont
S5c. Tafietas to 75c. Latest col. !
ors. Luminous, heavy, high grade, |
10 diminish our Kid Glove stocksi
before summer, we dropped theft
prices OH fine Sl.5O kid gloves tol
Csc: 81 kid gloves to 6oc. perfectly
fitting. i
New skirts for the rainy-daysii
have just arrived in oxford grayi
blu. and brown. Trifiling prices. s.
We are showing KoChs newt
pulley" ribbon belts. See It'll
here.
All stylish things are shown here. !
"Our Windows tell the Styles"
.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
painlessly. N. Y. Dental Rooms only
No. 324. corner Main and Talbot SITS
N. e. of monument. established nearly
90 years. Ennes. Dentist. New phone
1851.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14

a positive guarantee OF fit and work
manshp in tho clothes tailored by
Rudolph e Wallace. $3.50 Main street
mh1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
and It is supported entirely by volun-
tary contributions.

There will be a meeting of the Young
Daughters of the Confederacy this nf-
ternoon ut o'clock at the residence Of
Mrs. Frank Anthony Wake. on Grace
street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
Do! | !: /: h S
Coat Special

On Friday, March
10th, we will offer
THIRTY jackets for
sale at all astonish-8
ing price.
These garments are
all new, in the height
Of fashion, and per-
feet fitting. They are
all SILK LINED, 4
tailor-made and were
manufactured espec-
tally for us, by the
most eXper ttailors in
the country.
The prices range
from $l2 to $40, but
on Friday, March is,
at 10 o'clock a. m.
these thirty magnifi-
cent garments will
be sold for
SIS each.
If in need Of a fine
coat, this is a rare
opportunity, SO be on
hand early as the
number is limited.
Desirable sizes, 80
to 50.
40 inch India Linon,
lSc. value, l21ac.
S. DOZIER
2Ob aaln ST., Norfolk, Va.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC BUILDING
Both Phones-states. So; Bell. 1852.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14

See the endless variety OF foreign
suitings shown by Rudolph & Wallace,
1913 Main street. milf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Several Delightful Affairs in Nor
folk Society Yesterday.
sho Whist Club purlm Masked Ball Two
Important Meetings To-tiny- Personal
Notwithstanding of the Kings Daush-
tcrs.A soirce.

Mrs. John Blackwell was the hostess
of the Whist Club yesterday. Those
who played were Mrs. Fergus Reid,
Mrs. Floyd Hughes, Mrs. Charles Pat
terson. Mrs. Allan Hanckel, Miss Fan
ME Leigh, Miss Bessie Allyn, Miss
Patty Taylor.
BALL AND SOIREE.
a large number of people attended
the Purim Mask ball last evening,
which was held at Montetiore Hall. The
costumes were very picturesque and a
who participated. AT late hour re-
freshments were served.
Prof. Aydelotte held soiree last
evening ut Masonic Temple, which was
largely attended.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Bessie Lee is visiting Miss Rosa
McBee. in Client.
Miss Kate Conrad, of Winchester. Va.
VIII be the guest OF Miss Mabel Vaughn
this week on Freemason street.
Lieutenant Gilmer will entertain a
number of friends this afternoon on
board the Franklin.
Miss Lizzie Freeman will entertain a
few OF her friends at the Country Club
to-day.
The many friends of Mr.. Hopkins, N
). Nj. c.. who has been keeping bachelor
Quarters at Grigsby Place for the last
Few months, will regret to learn that
he has been- ordered to Manila. He
leaves this afternoon to visit his fam
lily Tor few days prior to joining the
Summer. which will sail from New York
about the 10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burruss Corprew are
stopping at Mrs. Boush's. on College
Place.
Lieutenant Doddridge. U. S. NJ, has
returned to the Norfolk Navy-yard.
after a delightful visit to his old home
in Illinois. While there he was pre-
scented with very handsome sword by
his State in recognition of his SER
vices In the late war.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Noble are on
their way to Norfolk from Chilli where
Mr.. Noble has been making extensive
examinations OF very valuable gold
mines Ill l3OllVfa.
Miss Edith Tuns is visiting friends
In New York.
Miss Loudie BLOW. of Tower Hill,
Sussex county, is the. guest of the
Misses Blackwell, on Butte street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Page, of Oma-
ha. will be the guest OF General Page,
on Freemason street, this week.
The many friends OF Miss Jones. OF
Baltimore, will be glad to learn that
She will be the guest OF Mrs. Eldridge,
on Precursor street, early in April.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Byrd Page. OF
Denver, are expected soon to visit MIR.
Pages father, on Frccmason street
Mir. Arthur G. Freeman, Jr.. has
had Il most flattcring offer rendered
him on the Engineer Corps of the Penn
sylvania railroad. Mr.. Freeman is now
in Irwin. Pa, but will leave soon for
PittsburG, his future home.
Mrs. Florence NJ Rayner, the lead
copal Church, left OH the Old Dominion
Line Monday evening on u two weeks
visit to Yonkcrs. n. y, her former
home.
f. Edwin G. Jones. and son. Of
Washington, ID. c., and Mrs. c. Evans
OF Utica, n. ", are visiting Mr.. w.
T.. Lumley, No 522 Duncan avenue.
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEET.
At the meeting OF Circle No. of the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
WEATHER REPORT.

~ - washington. March 10.
day.
For Virginia: Fair. Wednesday;
colder In western portion; Thursday
fair. winds becoming fresh northerly.
For North Carolina: Generally fair
wednesday and Thursday; fresh west
to north winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEET.

at the meeting OF Circle No. . of the
Kings Daughters yesterday afternoon
the principal subject of discussion was
the birthday tea, 10 be given for the
benefit of the circle, on tho evening of
February goth, at the residence of Mrs.
Simmons. No. 400 Freemason street.
All friends of the circle are cordially
invited to attend and bring With them
pennies to The amount of the number
OF birthdays they have had. An inter
esting program, embracing recitations
and vocal and instrumental music. has
been arranged and tempting refresh
ments will be served
The Waysde Circle of the Kings
Daughters held q very interesting meet
ing last evening at the residence of the
leader. Mrs. Willoughby Cooke, on
Duke street. The members are at pres
ent collecting funds for hospital case
and would be glad to receive contribu-
lions.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved, and after the regu-
lar business of the evening, the usual
social time was enjoyed. There are
twenty-seven. members in this circle
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
TnMPERATURB. RAINFALL; AMI

TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL; AND
HUMIDITY.
Maximum temperature 80
Minimum Temperature 81
Norman temperature ............... AS
departure from normal minus z
Departure from normal since Janu-
airy LIST minus 80
Rainfall in past "a hours :. ...... 0
Rainfall since first of onth... 1. SO
Mean relative humidity ...... sc
CALENDAR
sun rises, 6:16 a. M; sets, 6:12 p. m.
TIDES
Norfolk: High water. Sill a. M, S:31
p. M. Low water, 1859 a. m, 2:14 D. m
Old Point: High water. 1850 a. m.,
$40 p. m. Low water, 1:3S a. M, 1853
p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
Sorroils ANA vicinity.
FORECAST FOR TO-

Fair and warmer; southwest to
northwest winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14

Mrs. John Blackwell was the hostess
of the Whist Club yesterday. Those
who played We're Mrs. Fergus Reid,
Mrs. Floyd Hughes, Mrs. Charles Pat
terson. Mrs. Allan Hanckel. Miss Fan
ME Leigh. Miss Bessie Allyn. Miss
Patty Taylor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
CITY ATTORNEY TAyIop

City Attorney Taylor was seen yes
'cfday by a representative of the Vir-
Ginian- Pilot and asked his opinion of
the construction to be placed on SEQ
tons 81 and Sc Of chapter OF the Code
OF 1887. relative to elections, but stated
that he had not studied the sections
that he was just getting ready to go to
Now York, and he was unable TO give
an opinion ON the subject
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Bessie Lee is visiting Miss Ro!
McDee. in Client.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-05
a Legendary History oi the
Holy Cross.

The history of the cross, as re
lated in Il very interesesting old
book, published in the city Of
Gutenberg, in the year 1883, is
somewhat after this fashion.
When Adam was about to die,
Seth went to the gate Of Paradise
to implore oil from the Tree of
Mercy, instead Of obtaining it. he
was presented with branch of
the Tree Of knowledge by the
ArclIangeI Michael, who told him
that when the tree bore fruit his
father would be cured. After
Adams death, Seth planted the
branch upon MS grave, whore it
grew in 10 Il iurge Tree, which
was cut down by Solomon for his
jcmplo.
There seems to have been diff
ficulty in making use of it, so
that it was thrown aside. and
served as a bridge over Il pool of
water. The Queen Of Sheba,
who probably crossed it when
she made her memorable visit to
the Wisest of mon, warned him.
prompted thereto by Il vision,
that one who would be the over
throw OF the Jewish empire; so
Solomon had the tree buried deep
in the earth. The pool of Beth
esda formed on the spot, and it's
medicinal qualities may well be
supposed to have boon impaired
by the tree which was FOR the
healing of the nations. The
wood rose to the surface at the
appointed time, and was taken by
the carpenters to- make the cross.
After the crucitiXion it vas again
buried in the earth, whore it is
feigned to have remained till it
was discovered 10y the Empress
Helena, through angelic interpo-
sition, if we remember rightly.
The third Of May is kept as an
annual festival in honor of the
event.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-05
RHEUMATISM and GATARRH CURED
--BY----
JOhnStOn'S
Sarsaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH.

Mrs. {. IL. Kingsbury, who keeps a
millinery and fancy goods store at st.
Louis, Gratiot Co., Mich, and who is
well known throughout the country,
says:
" was badly troubled with rheuma-
tism, catarrh and neuralgia. | had
liver complaint and was very bilious. l
was in bad condition; every day / be-
gan to fear that | should never be a
well woman; that l should have to
settle down into chronic invalid, and
live in the shadow of death. had
JOHNSTON'S SARSAPARILLA rec
commended to me i TOOK -FOUR
BOTTLES AND 1T CURED ME, and
cured my family both. am very glad
that | heard of it. | would cheerfully
recommend it To every one. have
taken many other kinds of medicine.
/ prefer JOHNSTON'S to all Of them .
MICHIGAN DRUG CO., Detroit, Mich.
'.,fG 3D. n.t
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-05
Rouzervillc's OIL wen.

Some Of the people Of Rouzer.
vile have not yet Abandoned the
hope that their town will be Il
building place oroil-well derricl1s
and for a big city which will
thrive on an iueXhaustable supply
Of petroleum.
Not much hope is entertained
of a yield of oil from the well on
Isaiah Monihan's property but it
is said there are strong evidences
Of crude petroleum in cistern
on Isaac Smiths land. Several
years ago oil made the water in
the cistern unfit for use and Mr.
Smith filled the bottom with Il
thick layer of stones and then
cemented it. This kept the water
pure.
Recently he dug out the cement
and stone bottom and the oil has
reappeared.
He has not yet determined up
ON his future operations. The
liquid from the well has been
anaylized by expert chemists in
Baltimore and pronounced to be
81 parts water and three parts
oil.
1t is believed by many that a
deepening Of the well will result
in finding of Il much larger per
cent, of oil and they may form a
company to bore down IA hundred
feet or more TO test their theory.