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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02

ing several miles in extent. AS far
back as the early COS, the old set
tiers around Bakersfield remember
when every severe rainfall in the
mountains and hillsides bordering the
great Moiave desert, brought down
from the numerous canyons mys-
terious black fluid that proved great
ANNOYANCE to cattle on the range.
The knowledge gave them no thrill,
and one and all they passed a future
by until less than two years ago,
Charles Ellwood, miner prospecting
for gold in the district, who had
formerly seen the development of the
Los Angeles field (opened up many
years before), noted the phenomena
and decided 20 experiment on his own
account.
He obtained leases on the oil and
gas rights of a large tract, and, to-
gether with few friends, began dig
cling an ordinary water well, an ex-
tremely slow and laborious process
when having to go down to any great
depth.
Nevertheless. after many weeks of
discouraging work, they pierced the
first oil bearing stratum at depth
of IS feet; the well filed up with oil
to considerable depth, and the Kern
river field had started on its wonder
full career.
There was no rush by experienced
operators; they figuring it swas but
a shallow, insignificant streak, and
the best part of the field was taken
up by ordinary laborers, who are to-
day rich men. That these wise" OPP
orators were mistaken in their sur
misses has been amply proven long
ago. continual strata of oil bearing
sand rock being encountered as far
down as 1900 feet, many very rich
in oil. These wells seem to hold out
remarkably well, those drilled year
ago showing nearly their original
production. The quality of the oil
is low. being purely fuel product,
and will not average over rs cents at
the wells, while temporary lack of
transportation has often obliged the
producers to sell for less.
McKittnik and Sunset, the nearest
fields to Kern, lying west and south
from it, are very rich in the quality
of oil, which fully equals the best
found in the east, but their produc-
ton is nowhere near as large as Kern.
though these fields, being in much
more undeveloped state, it may in
course of time equal 1t.
OF all the fields in the state, the one
presenting the true romance of the
oil business is that of Coalinga, in
Fresno county, a little over year
old. c. A. Garfield, an old prospector
who had lost his fortune years ago,
and Joe Chanslor, clerk in Los An
geles store, got together what money
they could to put down shallow
test well. Working by themselves,
with the crudest implements, they
succeeded in reaching a depth of 600
feet, when they struck the largest
"gusher" ever bored in California to
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
New sight for Army Rides.

A new telescope sight has been
adopted by the government, and is to
be mounted on the Krag-Jorgensen
rifle. The sharpshooters in the Philip
pines have already been supplied with
this strongly magnifying sight, and it
is said to have enabled them to locate
an enemy that could not be seen with
the naked eye. The ordnance board
of the army carefully tested the tele-
scopes for six months in target prac-
tice up to a range of 1000 yards. The
sight was found especially valuable in
hazy or foggy weather, and always en-
abled the marksman to clearly see the
mark. Better targets were made than
with the regular sight. The telescope
does not have to be focused, but is
always ready
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
He Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago ]. w. Sullivan. Of
Hartford, Conn scratched his leg with
a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he sui
Tered intensely. Then the best doctors
urged amputation. "but. he writes, 81
used one bottle of Electric Bitters and
Ia boxes OF Bucklen's Arnica Salye
and my leg was sound and we'll as ever. ="
For Eruptfons, Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum. Sores and all blood disorders
Electric Bitters has no rival on earth.
Try them. Feldmeyer Bros. will guaran-
tee satisfaction or refund money. Only
90 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Butter! Butter !

That good butter is appreciated by all
is demonstrated by the popularity Of A.
& P. Elgin Creamery, the very highest
grade of butter. No expense spared to
secure it. and the price. a popular one,
25c. per ID. Those who have any fault
to find with the butter they are using
might try A. & P. Elgin Creamery TO
their advantage in both quality and
price. A. & p. Elgn Creamery Butter
without trace of garlic at The Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. "a
Main Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
The Non Irritating
CatLartic
Easy to take. easy to operate
Hoods Pills
GENERAL CONDITIONS.

u. s. Weather Bureau. Baltimore. Md,
August ?. 1901
The following general conditions OF the
weather were received at ?. 80 p. m. to-
day from Section Director 1.-THE Weather
Bureau. Baltimore
Far weather with moderate tempera-
ture prevails in all sections easss OF the
Rocky Mountains, excepting in the Lake
Region and Upper Missouri Valley.
where it is cloudy, with some rain. Az
ternoon maximum temperatures between
co. and 1902 occurred generally yester-
doy in the Missouri Valley; in other sec
lions the maximum temperatures were
below 90 The barometer is low Owe
the Lake Region and high 10 the north
west and southeast OF the Lakes
OLIVER L. FASsIG,
Section Director.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Announcement.

To accommodate those who are partia
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
bles. the proprietors prepare Cream Balm
in liquid form, which will be known as
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price includ-
ing the spraying tube is IS cts. Druggists
or by mail. The liquid form embodies
the medicinal properties Of the solid pre-
paration. Cream Balm is quickly abb
sorbed by the membrane and does not
dry up the secretions but changes them
to a natural and healthy character. Ely
Brothers, So Warren ST.. N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

Attention is called to the ordinance passed by
the Board of Aldermen, which says:
1T shall not be lawful for any person or per
sons or body corporate, to empty or discharge,
or cause or allow to be emptied or discharged
occupied by them, him, or it. directly or indi-
rectly to upon any of the public streets of the
city of Annapolis. any water or any fluid or
ing in its natural course; PrOVTded. That this
section shall not apply to any street or part OF
street which no public sewer has been laid"
Also Section of the Code which says:
sit shall not be lawful for any person or per
sons to leave or cause to be left in front of their
stores or dwellings any of the public streets.
lanes or alleys any box or boxes, bench or
benches barrel, hogshead. empty package or
any movable obstruction after the closing of
their stores or dwellings nor on the Sabbath
day"
The City Commissioner is instructed to strict
c. A. DUBOIS,
julv sI-tf Mayor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02

MO MINING industry in the
~ United States has shown the
activity displayed or amount of
capital invested. as the oil fields of
California during the past year. What
were either barren, parched fields or
forests of timber have now made way
for miles upon miles of derricks,
oftentimes as far as the eye can
reach. Starting as far north as Hum
boldt county and going in a southerly
direction as far as San Diego, pros
pecting in more than 20 counties has
shown the existence of heavy depos-
its of oil, varying greatly in quality
from heavy asphaltem, which has
TO be dug out with pick, TO light
limpid oil as clear as water-but all
commercially valuable.
How these fields were first discov-
cred. and their progressive march on
ward to this time, when they are fair
ly considered as the leading wealth
of the state, is a matter of CONNER
cial and sometimes romantic interest
to the many who have invested in the
new enterprise without knowing
much of its history. 1t would take
pages TO fully describe the hundred
or more distinct fields embraced by
this vast belt, and this description
will be confined TO those of real inn
portance, producing from 1000 bar
rels day upward.
First and foremost, as producing
more than all the other fields in Cali
fornia combined, is the great Kern
river or Bakersfield development,
with its hundreds of wells producing
over 10000 barrels a day, and cover
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Low Rate Excursions via Pennsylvania
Railroad

Pan American Exposition. Special ex-
cursions to Buffalo July 70, 81. August
g. Is. I'll, Fl. September 5. IL. II and
26 Tickets good going only on GAS a.
m. train from Annapolis; so a. m.
from Baltimore, limited to return within
seven DAYS. Round tip rate from An
napolis, SLIGO and from Baltin or SIo.-
90.
Seashore. Atlantic City. Cape May,
Ocean City and Sea Isle City, N. ].
Tickets on sale for all trains Fridays and
Saturdays, good 10 return until following
Tuesday, Round trip rate from An
nnapols, SO 2s.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Fresh Fish And CLANS.

II you want fresh hsh and CLAIMS. mot
stale Baltimore iced fish, go TO "Billy"
Sands, Stall No. 9 Fish MARKET We sell
none but Iive fish and fresh clans.
CLANS delivered to any pat of the city
at IS cents per quart. Fish taken from
our live boxes every evening. We keep
Rock. perch. crocus. taylois and butter
fish. ALWAYS fresh. "Biiy' Sands Stall
No. O. Fish Market. At
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Rich and Productive
Oil Fields of California
There Is a Wonderful Activity Being
Displayed n Their DeveIopment&&&

date, starting of at 5000 barrels per
day and still keeping it up at gait
Of over 500 barrels. with many wells
surrounding it. They sold out good
part of their holdings for S5,ooo,ooo,
but still retain enough to double this
amount.
Further south in Ventura county
comes Newhall. where oil was first
discovered in the state, but little
thought of until in recent years. 1t
can be stated on certain authority
that the old Pico canyon well drilled
there in &c, has produced over 2,oOO,-
600 barrels of oil up to the present
time, while new wells now surround
it on every side.
Here. also, are the famous white
oil' wells. the product of which is the
color and nearly the quality OF pure
kerosene. There are four of these
wells now, but they must be regarded
rather as a freak than otherwise, be-
ing seldom encountered. The Los An
geles, Puente, Fullerton and Whittier
fields from the southern tier of de-
veloped territory. these four having
seen their best days. though still
very productive The first, with its
1.7OO producing wells, having since
1898 produced most of the oil con-
sumed in the state. Countless sec
tions are being tested daily with more
or less success, the best showing"
outside of the districts mentioned,
having been found in the counties of
SAN Luis obispo, Monterey, Orange
and parts of Colusa county.
The latter, which lies some distance
north of San Francisco, is exciting
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Don't Let Them Suffer.

Often children are tortured with Itch
ing and burning eczema and other skin
diseases but Buoklen's Arnica Salve
heals the raw sores. expels inflammation
leaves the skin without a scar. Clean,
fragrant, cheap. there's no salve on earth
as good. Try it. Cure guaranteed.
Only IS cents at Feldmeyer Bros, City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Executive Appointments.

The Governor has appointed w t. L.
Tallaferro. of Prince George county.
secretary and treasurer of the State
Weather service, vice c. o.. Townsend
resigned; also James Morrow, a justice
of the peace tor the first district of Wash
ington county. vice Jesse Hill deceased.
and Philip Pape and William b. Pun
phrey of Anne Arundel county deputy
game wardens
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Food Changed to Poison.

Purifying food in the intestines pro-
duces effects like those OF arsenic. but
DIR. Kings New Life Pills expel the poi
sons from clogged bowels, gently, easily
but surely. curing Constipation. Bilious
ness. Sick Headache, Fevsrs. all Liver,
Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only p
cents at Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Notice to Vehicle Owners.
MAYORS OFFICE.
ANNAFoLIs. August !

ANNAPOLIS, August l. 1901.
The City Code requires that all wagons carts.
carriages and vehicles Of every kind and de-
scription in the city Of Annapolis, must procure
a iisence for same
The Chief of Police is instructed to at once
arrest all persons who have not procured the
1isence required.
BY order Of C A. DUBOIS,
July sI-tf. Mayor
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
Arrested on Two Oharges.

George Fletcher. colored. was arrested
upon two charges. one for assault and
the other for carrying concealed weapons.
The case was tried before Justice Hatch.
In the case for carrying concealed wea-
pons the charge was dismissed. For as
sault Fletcher was found guilty and fined.
Fletcher was represented by William H.
Howard.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
italian wedding Customs.

In Italy Sundays are usually pre-
ferred for marriages when the prin-
cipals have never been married be-
fore. Widows, however, respect an
old custom of marrying on Saturdays.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
nust CIonL for TraveIerr.

A very chic travelling coat for sum
mer is made of linen trimmed down
the front with bands of black velvet
ribbon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02

This will give notice that the partnership
formerly existing between 4. Joseph Brady and
Eliis strange has been dissolved, ELLIS
STRANGE having purchased the entire interest
iu the paper hanging aud painting business
formerly conducted under the firm OF Strange &
brady The business will be conducted in the
future by
jlSw ELLIS STRANGE, u FRANCIS 81.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
LOST

book OF DEPOSIT, No. 742S,
MARTHA HENSON. IN account with
the Annapolis Savings Institution, A
suitable reward will be paid ifreturned TO
IS East Street jI7m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-02
WANTED

good MAN 10 work as an Agent for the
Home Friendly Life Insurance Company in An
uapotiG A good chance for the right man with
u good hook 20 collect upon For all iniorma-
ton please call from O'Clock a m. 10 O'Clock
n. ma. aud from O'Clock 10 8 O'Clock p. m, f,
and from O'Clock 10 O'Clock p. IA. at the
Office on Maryland Avenue near State Circle.
fasv H. NORSTEG, superintendent
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28
RooseveIt,s Grit.
.ncisco can

From the San Francisco Call.
Roosevelt may excite antagonism,
as positive men do. but he Is no quit
ter. His progress through Colorado
during the campaign was through an
almost continuous mob. He was at
times restrained with difficulty from
accepting the challenge and going in
to hand to land fight with his tor
mentors. He refused to quit speaking
when interrupted and gave back as
good as the mob sent.
At one place a fellow bawled: How
about embalmed beef?r Instantly the
plucky colonel answered. 81 ate it, and
took army fare. while you are too big
coward to serve your country" He
refused to hasten his departure frop
towns when he was threatened with
violence, and would not leave a haF
by back door nor take a side street
TO his train in the interest of his per-
sonal safety. The public authorities
connived at the attacks made upon
him. but he stayed his schedule time
in Colorado. and the first outing he
took after his election was In Colorado
to hunt mountain lions.
Now he has gone back there as the
guest Of the State to deliver the ad-
dress at the celebration of the quarter
centennial Of Colorado's admission.
He has revisited Victor and other
scenes of the riotous demonstrations
against him last fall and his clear
grit and good humor have won the
people over. 1t may not be charged
that he does this for political effect
Il is simply the act of a strong and
very self-centered man, TO show that
he is not capable OF fear and has con-
ddence in his countrymen's sense of
fair play. Whether Colorado knows il
or not. he has rendered that State a
great service by his return He has
permitted her to purge her reputation
and remove the stain placed upon her
by the mobs OF last year Had he not
returned to the scenes of those exces-
ses Colorado must have rested under
the stigma placed by her own disor-
derry people.
The Vice President has rather in
creased public interest in him as a
character unique among our public
men.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
TIE CERARDY cONCERT


Tie GerzraF conoerx On THURSDAY
evening wiH ccnfasn several gems Of
the nOrs popular classical music
zOve poplar not beczzse the less
harmonic. bur on account a their
neIOdIe o. taaeful zttrfbztes- Boc
ehorini. Bach and Pepper contribute
toward the program selected By The
great ceIlist who has chosen the nuu-
eers that have proven the most popu-
lar on his Australian tonr from which
he Genes with fresh Iaureis and the
echoes OF many plzudirz
TIE cello under Gerzrdy's mzstery
Of touch sounds IL is said like q
mighty violin imbued with the rich
tones OF 4 human baritone deepening
10 organ notes and thrilling upward TO
pure harmonieS Of Favishing sweet
ness Amateurs who know the tense
force needed upon the strings 70 pro-
duce . pure tone viii, while appre-
eating. wonder at the wonderful
technique Of the masters let hand
While the firm yet delicate bowing
elicits the chords and single tones
the rapid and powerful lingering Sends
the music out in ripping interweav-
ing Of harmony that makes it seem
impossible that such q bulky. cum
bersome instrument can be the ne
dunn employed
Gerardy will be long remembered in
Honolulu and il is satisfying TO see
that the sale shows every evidence
OF endorsing the fact that this city is
pre-eminently appreciatiye OF the best
in the refined arts.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28
-osscuRE- ZEE FoR pREslpsnr


CAairusn Jones suggestion that
possibly il may be dIssreet il TIE
Democrats to nominate some -obscare
bnsiness nza- for President rext tine
snds snail support in cur political his
tory.
Tie Philadelphia Record reminds
him that even James K Polk. concern
Ing whom the wings asked IN derision.
Who is he-- when he vas nominated
IN 1874. had beea Speaker OF the Ma
tional House Of Representative and
had been prominent and able par
tlcipant in the great conflict which
ended in the overthrow Of the United
States Bank
The same question was asked COR
corning Franklin Pierce. Who had been
brigadier general in the Mexican war
and = Representative and United
States Senator from New Hampshire.
Abraham Lincoln. who had been q
member OF the Illinois Legislature and
. Congressman. vas never obscure
after his debate With Douglas and his
Cooper Union speech Hayes. though
a dark horse in the convention. had
served With credit in Congress. was a
hrigzdier general in the war and had
been twice elected Governor OF Ohio
And Cleveland. although unknown tc
the country q short time before his
nomination. could not be called Job
scpre while Governor Of New York.
The people Of this country are not
likely to elect any man President
whom they do not know well enough
TO trust. A dark horse" is an avail
able man who has not been a promi-
nent candidate for the nomination Al
obscurity is not to be thought Of FOL
the highest Office in the gift of tn,
people.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28
Concentrated siIurianism
m the Erening Bulletin

From the Evening Bulletin.
We are inclined to think. with
out committing ourselves wholly
to the proposition. that both Ho-
nolulu and the Postofiice Depart
ment would be better of without
the institution OF free delivery
here.-Advertiser
As an epitome OF concentrated
silurianism cheered by the enthusiasm
OF ponderous minds cropping in EtaiOp-
ian darkness this sigh from the wan
ing and discredited organ takes the
prize. II the free delivery system &C
complished nothing more than furnish
salaries for ten additional clerks at
the Postofice. it would be well worth
the unusual exertion required by the
householder or business man to read
letter left at his door by the post
man. The business community and
the people of Honolulu generally are
Of their usual mind in dealing with
the idiocy Of the ponderous morning
organ. 1t should take time to guess
again.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28

With malice toward none, with
charity for ALL is the motto of Fran
els Murphy in his gospel temperance
work That is the motto under which
his converts and disciples have been
working in Honolulu since Mr. Muir
phys departure nearly eight months
ago. That they have accomplished
much was demonstrated last night in
the reception rendered the great tenn
perance worker upon his arrival on
the Ventura Il preach the gospel Of
Gods love, declares Mr.. Murphy
wherever he goes. and it is such work
that wins men from the paths that
lead to destruction. II Francis Muir
ply had done no other great and good
work in all his busy lifetime. what
he accomplished in this city last win
ter would stamp him as one of Gods
noblemen. Honolulu does well to
honor Francis Murphy upon his re-
turn here
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28

Washington Bureau. Pest Building
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28

In reply to the silurian organ of
Honolulu that thinks a mistake has
been made in establishing free deliv-
cry in Honolulu. it is only necessary
to call attention to what Sup rim
tendent Erwin says of FIVE thousand
people signing the cards to have
their mail delivered at their houses
and places Of business. This indi-
Gates pretty clearly that despite the
fact that there still exist a few
silurians OF the Advertiser type in
Honolulu the majority of the people
are modern. progressive and up-to-
date
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28

OF all the disgraceful acts that the
Supreme Court Of this Territory has
ever been guilty OF. the fishing about
among the habeas corpus cases to
try to find one which had not been
heard by Perry as Circuit Judge. and
then rendering a decision on that par
tioular case. holding in the other
cases that the decision rendered on
this particular one ruled in all the
others. is the most dastardly. A
country justice OF the peace in any
other State or Territory who would
be guilty Of such conduct would be
removed by the board of county COM
missioners for gross incompetency
and for being AFFLICTED with the de
mentia of senile decay.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28

Grover Cleveland in removing 8
Chief Justice Of Arizona in 1885 said
he did not remove him for rendering
the asinine decision that he did but
he removed him for being such a fool
as 10 render the decision. No doubt
President Mckinley win feel that this
reason for the removal OF the Chief
Justice Of a Territory is good one
for him to adopt in dealing with the
Hawaiian jurist who ovsrruled the
Supreme Court Of the United States.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28

The Supreme Court OF Hawaii has
certainly distinguished itself in hold
ing the income tax 10 be constitu-
tsoaal BY 50 holding Il holds that
the Territorial legislature Of Hawaii
Is possessed Of legislative functions
nos possessed by Congress. Isn't II
truly wonderfal how the creator can
delegate powers % its creature that
the creator Itself does not possess.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-28

Those people who declare that there
is no appeal from the decisions Of the
supreme Court OF the little Territory
OF Hawaii would do well 70 read the
brief Of Col. Fitch. on the subject.
printed In another column of today 5
Republican. As the members of the
commission to revise the laws OF
Congress well point out. II is scarcely
TO be presumed that Congress meant
to deny to Hawaii Territory q right
thar is enjoyed BY all others