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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
DISCARDED FOUR ACES

D1SCAnObu CVON ANNo
Caught Four Queens and Won the Pot
Hanks Though, He Was Playing
"OId Maid"
The latest bulletin from North
ern oil men who have visited Sis
tersville and the lower Southwest
this season are to the effect that
the noisy waIstcoats worn by Jim
Hanks who has shot shallow and
deep sand wells all the way from
10 10 In the north to Beaumont,
Texas, In the south, are Of this s:a,
sons vintage and have those OF
Bath House John, of Chicago, beat
to pulp.
Hanks success In gathering to.
gether such a variety OF vivid COL
ored cloth for waistcoats Is not, one
returning pilgrim, says, due to the
pei sual of the harberdashery space
In the advertising columns Of the
newspapers, but Is due solely and
entirely to his eagle eye and artis-
tic discrimination while on visit
to Millionaire Smathers In New
York last sum amer, where he kept
close tab on likely things In the
waistcoat line while promenading
the Rialto and doing the sad sea
waves at Coney Island and Man.
haitian Beach.
These waistcoats of Jim, however,
are tame subject Of discussion
when compared with poker game
In which he was the star figure In
Pan Ame1ican hotel, In Buffalo,
last summer. A lot of high rolling
chaps. who had been managing the
industrial exhibits of big American
and English co Germs at Paris were
doing the same at Buffalo.
Things were not booming at
the Pan-American and the men
we're seeking diversion In the
great National game. This partic
ular game fuctuated evenly for
some time when In the course OF
an hour the dollar fat ante had
been tilted to 81. Jim had been
holding his own in the game and
was the price of several 40 qua t
shots to the good. A New Yorker
had won several good sized pots
and was bit elated over his good
luck.
Along about II o'clock Jlm's In.
teresr In the game began to wane.
He had a far away look In his eye
and passed several good hands up
without breaking the pot. To
arouse the interest some one sug-
gested that this pot be sweetened
every time it was not opened, each
player putting In the equivalent
OF the pot instead of the size of the
original ante. The deal went
around number of times until the
pot contained nearly $1oo without
being opened.
Even this did not seem to arouse
Hanks attention. It was finally
opened by the New Yorker, who
dealt the cards. Toe second man
to the left of the dealer double
broke the pot, having passed three
jacks to play for a raise. Hanks
picked up his hand which con
lained four aces and a king, stood
for a tilt, and mechanically
dropped his cards on the table.
The double breaker of the pot had
driven all the other players-fve
in number-out of the game, leav-
Ing Hanks only.
The chap with the three knaves
called Tor two cards and the specta-
t rs, who had got peek at inns
toar aces and a king nearly tainted
when he drew down the four aces,
keeping the monarch and calling
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
Pantry Insects.

To rid a pantry of insects stir cou-
ple of pounds of alum into four quarts
of boiling water Then take brush
and apply it, as hot as possible, to the
cracks and creUces, shelves, etc.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
For Sale.

A fine farm OF 200 acres, good
soil and lays we'll Nice location.
New buildings. $50 per acre If
sold soon. Alex Farson, Keith,
Noble county, 0.
26t d wdt*
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02

rooted preference.
And so it often
happens that the
wife enters upon
the obligations OF
maternity just as
thoughtlessly as
she entered on the
marriage relation,
because no one
has warned her
of the dangers she
faces.
THOUSANDS OF
women become
invalids for lack
of knowledge Of
themselves. It is
to this large body
of women that DR..
Pierce's Favorite.
rescri PIT o n
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
Houses OF Lava.

On the west side of Mount Etna
there are several villages in the midst
of former lava streams and with all
the houses built of lava.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
OIL Fields In July.

auO WCSlS1u cAA hSioS' "'
fewer wells were completed, there
was an increase In the new produc'
ton. The gain, however, was not
great enough to bring about any
increase In the daily yield, which
continues much the same as the
previous month. The supply and
demand of Pennsylvania oil are
getting on a more even footing and
the shipments as we'll as the ,uns
are expected to show a decline
when the July statistics ale com
pletely made up.
The new pools that appeared
very promising during the last
month have made some progress,
but not sufficient to show much as
to their future extent, A number
OF gusher strikes were made In va
rious parts of West Virginia and
both Greene and Beaver counties
In Pennsylvania supplied several
wells that were much above the
average. Richie, Doddridge and
Wetzel and Tyler counties In the
Mountain State, at present hold out
the greatest inducements for new
production.
July completed Is fewer wells In
the Pennsylvania oil fields than
June and there was an increase OF
4o5 barrels In the new production.
The effect of the gusher strikes In
new territory was to raise the daily
average yield of the SIG productive
wells to IS barrels piece. In July
a year ago 473 wells were COM
pleted and the new production
amounted to $40 barrels or over
IS barrels to the we'll. 81 more
wells were completed In the Penn
sylvania oil fields In June than In
May, but owing to the small In
crease In the new production and
the larger number of dry holes. the
average yield of the productive
wells was about a stand-of with
that of the May wells. May COM
pleted 60 more wells than April
and there was an increase of 52S
barrels In the new production. The
average OF the new strikes fell be-
low the average record for the
April wells. In April IS more
wells were completed than in
March, but the new production
dropped eff 226 barrels.
July operations in the Pennsyl'
vania oil fields suffered loss of Ie
rigs, and made gain of two wells
drilling so that there was net de-
crease of II. This Is not large
enough to warrant the assumption
that there Is any disposition on the
part of operators 70 give the drill a
rest, although 1t shows that the
last advance of two cents In the
market did not prove such an In
centive for starting new work as
was anticipated. In June there
was gain of IS rigs and loss OF
81 drilling wells, making net de-
crease of FIVE from the operations,
under way at the close of May,
During May the activity In field
work was measured by a loss OF
FIVE rigs and a gain of 81 wells
drilling, making a net increase Of
46. April was behind March by
20 rigs and drilling wells. March
had twelve fewer rigs under way
than February, but showed gain
of two In drilling wells making net
decline of 10. February ,as compared
with January, declined 81 rigs and
drilling wells. At the close of July
a year ago, there were 3S rigs and
626 wells drilling under way In the
Pennsylvania oil fields.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
: Summer Sale.

We will continue our sale another week; while have
been verv busy every department. still have great many
bargains LETT saving from % to fifty cent throughout our
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02

Caught Four Queens and Won the Pot
Hanks Thought He Was Playing
"OId Maid.o
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-02
Farmers and Producers
National Bank

CAPITAL 100000 90
SURPLUS AND PROFITS. s4O,OOOos
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
REPORT ON TRADE.
What Dun & Co. Say of the sit
uafion.

what Dun g Co. Say of the Sit
uation.
New York. Dec. 12-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade to-mor-
row wifi sax:
Lower temperature and holiday de-
uands have combined to accelerate re-
tail trade. sales largely exceeding the
corresponding week in preceding years.
Much postponed business is being made
up and shipping departments are
crowded with work. but wholesale
trade has ruled quiet. Railroad earn
ings for the month of November ex-
eeeded last years by Z per cent, and
those of 1900 by eos per cent
At first glance the sudden rise in
furnace stocks of pig iron to "a ,295 tons.
compared with F1,S5s on Nov. /, might
suggest that consumption was below
reduction, but obviously an accumula-
ton that occurs is due to inadequate
trans porting facilities, since needs are
urgent, as evidenced by the imports
OF Eastern steel works. Conditions are
practically unchanged as to cotton
goods, a fair volume of orders pre-
venting accumulation at the mills.
Quotations are steady, and export
sales of heavy brown cottons continue
very small. Failures this week in the
United States are 26s, against 2T3 the
corresponding week last year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
COULDN'T GET WATER.
COIumbus' system suffers Several
Accidents.


Columbus. Ca, Dec. 1.-THE Column
bus waterworlxs Company has suf-
fered from a perfect chapter of acct
dents during the past twenty-four
hours. Last night the supply OF water
in the city became practically exhaust
ed. TO the great surprise of the conf
pany. which know that its reservoirs
in Alabama were filed with water.
While pumping in river water one of
the mains burst. and it took some time
10 mend the leak. The company search
ed all night for the cause Of the trcu-
BILE without locating IT, The city was
protected from fire. as the companY's
pumps and the Eagle & Phoenix
pumps could have pumped river water
into the mains at a moments notice
in case of fire. but the supply OF water
for drinking and bathing purposes was
exceedingly short. being entirely ex-
hausted in some parts Of the city.
The trouble was discovered this
morning, when il was found that work
men Of the Girard mills. in trying to
close the 4-inch main leadin= to the
mills. had closed. instead. the big main
which brings the water supply of the
city of Columbus from Alabama
The trouble was remedied. but this
afternoon another misfortune develop
ed, when the big main leading from
the reservoirs TO the city burst at a
point one and a half miles out from
the city. Workmen We're sent out to
the scene TO repair this. The situation
will probably have been remedied by
midnight. The city is protected from
fire, as on last night. but the situation
has been an incOnvenient one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
FROST LATE IN FLORIDA.
Vegetation Has a Look OF Mfdsum-
mer-News From Gambler.


mer-News From Gambler.
I Gambler, Fla. Dec. 12-Not in many
years have such conditions existed as
at present in Florida. There has been
no frost this winter, and everything
is green as in midsummer. In the gar
dens snap beans. tomatoes and other
very tender vegetables are yet grow
ing. Farmers are waiting for a frost
10 kill the vines before digging the
sweet potatoes, but the frost is long
coming.
Oranges are ripe: that is. sweet and
good. but not yellow. and in many
groves they are quite green yet, but
the fruit is being gathered and ship
ped rapidly. Nearly the entire crop
here was bought on the trees by B.
W. Raysor of Ocala, representing va
rfous Northern commission houses.
The price has been $50 on the trees.
The large packing houses which have
been closed for several years are again
running in full blast with both night
and day forces, and orange buyers and
solicitors are to be seen on every
hand
Winter visitors continue to come and
there is scarcely a vacant house in the
town Among the arrivals this week
were A. c. Harvey and James Stewart
and families from West Lafayette.
Ind. They lost all their baggage in the
wreck on the Cincinnati Southern last
week at Somerset, Ky. All baggage be-
longing to them was burned in the
wreck. and they arrived here with only
the clothes they wore.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.



NOTICE.
In Regard to the Assessment of Real
Property in the City of Savannah for
Taxation for the Year 1908.
Office Tax Assessors and Receivers.
Savannah, Nov. %. 1902.-Under a res
olution Of this board taxpayers are
hereby notified that the assessment
and valuation of property for the year
1902 in the absence of objections, will
be continued as the basis of taxation
by the city of Savannah for the year
1903 as to real estate, including i'm
provements covered thereby.
Objections, if any, must be made in
writing and filed in the Office of the
Board of Tax Assessors within FIJI
TEEN DAYS after the date of the
republication of this notice. No obiec-
tons viii be considered unless verified
by an affidavit made by the property
owner or his agent, stating that the
property has been assessed higher than
its actual market value.
In the absence of objections within
the time specified the assessment and
valuation win be considered as salts
factory, and viii be binding for the
year 1903.
]. H. H. OSBORNE. Chairman.
Savannah, Ga. Nov. %. 1902.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
ALL CHATHAM BILLS
WENT THROUGH.

Atlanta. Dec. 1.-THE Senate this
afternoon passed the bill by Messrs.
Cam. Stovan and Harden of Chatham.
changing the time Of electing the city
officials Of Savannah 10 the Monday
following the qualification OF the May
or and Aldermen. The bill is now
ready for the Governors signature.
This disposes Of all the local bills from
Chatham county, every one Of them
having been put through without diff
Guilty
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
HOUSE TURNS DOWN
SENATE MEASURES

Atlanta, Dec. i2.-The House to-day,
by vote OF "A to 81, killed the resolu-
ton originating in the Senate TO ap-
point a commission 70 Investigate the
subject 81 Uniformity Of text books for
public schools Tine resolution failed
70 receive constitutional ma iOrity.
The House also defeated the blll BY
Senator sweat Of the Fffth district -
prohibit the aduiferatiOn u spirits Of
furpsntine with petroleum on ker0-
sfue
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
GEORGIA LIQUOR CO.,
INSURANCE.

beg TO inform the public that on
Oct 1st l became associated with Mr.
r. NJ. Hull in the insurance business
Mr.. Hulrs agency represents the hesf
Fire. Life and Accident companies IN
the country. A share OF your vaiua Bic
patronage IS solicited. and viii be
highly appreciated. I win be pleased
TO call and confer with you az any
time. Phones 324.
Jos. #. DOYLE,
No. 10 Drayton Street,
Froyident Building.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
THE WEATHER.

Morning News barometer. Dec.
u. 1880 p. m. -----.---.-----....-ZS s1
Morning News thermometer, Dec
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday
For Georgia and South Carolina:
Rain Saturday: fresh south winds
Sunday. fair, probably colder.
For Eastern Florida: Showers Sat
urday; Sunday, fair; probably colder
in north portion; variable winds.
For Western Florida: Fair Satur-
day and Sunday. colder Sunday; fresh
south winds, shifting 20 north.
Yesterdays weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature
1870 a. m. ............. II degrees
Minimum temperature
1890 a m. ............ IS degrees
Mean temperature $1,000. 81 degrees
Normal temperature ...... "a degrees
Excess Of temperature 49,. 10 degrees
Accumulated excess since
Dec. l. -.............-.-... 80 degrees
Accumulated excess since
Jan. L ..................2.43 degrees
Rainfall ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90 inch
Normal neutrality-suspicious.. 10 inch
Excess since Dec. L LIS inches
Deficiency since Jan. 1. .2.63 inches
River RepOrt-The hight of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta, at a. m
C75th meridian tfme) yesterday. was
SIS feet. a fail of OF foot during the
preceding twenty-four hours.
Observations taken AT the same mo-
nent of time, Dec. u, 1902. p. m,
18th meridian time:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13

DUFOUR-The relatives and friends
Of Miss Louise DuFour. Mr.. z. A. and
John L. DuFOur are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral of their
mother, Mrs. Eliza r. DuFour, from
Sacred Heart Church, at IL o'clock this
Saturday morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
FRANK LEWIS HANGED.

Aiiddlesboro. Ky, Dec. 12.-Frank
Lewis was hanged at Harlan Court
House, Harlan country, KY, to-day.
The execution was witnessed by about
). 600 people. Lewis killed his father-in-
law, Henry Dixon, May 20, last
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
INCREASED CAPITAL STOCK.

Columbus. Ca, Dec. 1.-THE Column
bus Manufacturing Company. operating
one Of the new North Highlands cot
ton mills to-day. increased it's capital
stock from 100000 to $500, 900. The
old officers were re-elected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
Chronic chin cure

Cures the chills that other chill tonics
don't cure. Made OF the following
fluid extracts: Peruvian bark, black
root, poplar bark. priclxly ash bark.
dog wood bark and sarsapariIla: no
cure. no pay. 30 cents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13

Have your shoes and clothes
repaired IA one place; We AZ
ter. refine. clean. press ana repair
ladies Jackets and skirts; also gents
eiofnesi Me repair everything wear-
able except hats. and guarantee en-
tire satisfaction. Georgia phone .s0s,
~ pra.ton street. u. EPSTEIN.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
MEETINGS.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.
The National Bank of Savannah, Dec.
13 1902.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers for the election of eleven directors
TO manage the affairs of this bank for
the ensuing year will be held at the
Banking House, No. 10 Bryan street,
east, Savannah, Ga, on Tuesday, Jan
10, 1903, between the hours of 12m. and
l p m.
F. D. BLoODwoRTH. Cashier.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
SPECIAL SoTICE.


City of Savannah, Office Clerk of
Council. Savannah, Ga, Dec. IL. 1902
The following ordinances are published
for the information Of all concerned:
VIM. P. BAILEY.
FIREWORKS.
An ordinance to permit the firing Of
nrecrackers and fireworks during the
Christmas holidays as herein provided
Section L. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of
savannah in Council assembled, That
the firing of drecrackers and fire
works is hereby permitted in the city
OF Savannah on Liberty street and
south Of Liberty street Except on Bull
street, north of the parade ground).
from Dec "a to Jan. l, both inclusive,
and the ordinance heretofore passed
on this subject is amended according-
~ Except as herein provided firing
of fireworks and firecrackers in the
city OF Savannah is forbidden under
penalties of existing ordinance.
Section 3 That the firing of fire,
crackers or fireworks in front or into
Forsyth ParkAis hereby forbidden un-
der the said penalties.
Section g. That all ordinances and
parts OF ordinances in conflict with
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed Dec. 10. 1897.
BONFIRES.
An ordinance to permit bonfires in the
Park Extension or parade ground
during the Christmas holidays
Section /. Be II ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of
Savannah, in Council assembled, That
the building of bonfires in the Park
Extension or parade ground from Dec.
"a TO Jan. l, both inclusive, is here
by allowed.
Section 2. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed Dec. Is, 1897.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13

Your druEs.st Hlu refund your mon
~ ~ PAIo OINTMENT fails - eare
itiasa efm Ieffef. old riners ana
@effF, flm pifH ana Hlarsheada "a fhs
lAtf' @De w ekla eisessee. y een&s-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
Is on each box.=ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
For sale as wanted by
LrPPMAN DRUG co.
ELECTIoN on CITY PRINTER.

ELECTION OF CITY PRINTER.
City of Savannah. Office Clerk Of
Council. Dec. IL. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that at the
next regular meeting OF Council on
Wednesday, the Gath inst, at p. m,
an election for the Office of city print
er for the year 1903. will take place.
Bids for same must be handed in this
Office on or before the cath inst, at
2 p. m. The city reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids.
WM. p. BAILEY.
Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
GOOD BOARD.

You can get the best board az the
Broughton Street Hotel. corner Dray-
ton street Special rates % weekly
boarders. Rates si.00. $50 and t2O0.
Hotel clean and kept la best manner.
MRS. N. DANIEL.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13

SPECIAL NOTICES.
INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS EFFEC-
TED.
Fire and Storm Insurance. Life In
surance. Policies of the Mutual Bene-
fit Life Insurance Company will save
you money. Accident Insurance-the
new Optional policy of the Standard,
presents excellent features. No re-
strictions. Loans negotiated on Life
Policies.
w. T. HOPKINS, Agent.
is Bryan ST.. East. Both Phones 21s.
Chas. Inglesby Manager.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Neither the master nor the agents
of the British steamship Janeta, Ford
master. will be responsible for any
debts contracted by the crew of said
vessel. J. +. MINIS & Co.
Agents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
At JOYCE.s TODAY.

Plenty birds, doves and quail. Wild
ducks and wild turkeys. Ricefield
turkey. Rarnyard ducks. Especially
fine beef and lamb. Corned beef and
Grandma sausage.
Phone 107 JAS. ]. JOYCE.
P. S. German liver wurst. Fruit
and vegetables.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased from Custom
House few days ago. a large guam
tity of Irish and Scotch Whisky, Irish
and Scotch Gin and Ginger Ale, 1 am
able to offer to families wishing the
best imported goods. Orders from any
part of the city filled promptly. We
make speciality of country shipments
at lowest prices. Orders shipped by
first express.
GEORGIA LIQUOR CO.,
NJ. b. EHRLICHER. Proprietor.
Main Store Liberty and West Broad.
Branches. Jones and East Broad. $50
West Broad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-13
HEALTH, STRENGTH AND BEAUTY


offer every advantage of luxurious
bathing, wherever you may be, re-
CARELESS of the plumbing
water supply.
The large rubber reservoir may be
detached and used as a water bag (hot
or cold), or as reliable fountain
syringe. 1t affords the MOST CON-
VENIENT SHOWER BATHS because
its light weight and compactness as
sure it a place in any trunk or bag. At
home it hangs in instant readiness for
use in health or sickness.
Afioat, AHeId, in Camp, at Home, It's
Useful Anywhere.
$ The shower device, water bag and
syringe attachments will be sent pre-
paid for $3.50. If ten days use doesn't
demonstrate its value to your satisfac-
ton, ship 1t back again at our expense,
and the next. outward mail will carry
your money.
For sale as wanted by
nuWrez