Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 4 December 1887 — Page 2

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Wells.

THE MUNCI£ WELL IS LOSING ITS VOLUME,

Notes About the Search For th Fuel Here and at Other Places.

VATURAr. GAS XOTKS.

Xht- I'loposeil Well Northeast of the City Al OMier Towix, There was a movement on foot some months ago to drill for gas northeast of the city. Messrs. Demas Doming, R. S. Tcnnant, \Y. K. McKeen and W. P. Ijams own adjoining farms, and Mr. Tennant was in favor of sinking a gas well. The well has not materialized and probably will not, as nothing has been said about for some time, as one of the gentlemen informed an Express reporter A Bocond well was talked of in about the same locality by other parties, but a company was not organized and nothing was done.

A stock company is being organized to bore for coal and gas in or near Worthington. About Sii/JOO has alread been subscribed.

The Muncio ga: wells are petering out. The Time3 of that city says there is^not enough to keep the ctv ir) fuel through the winter.

Vincennes Sun: The Sullivan gas ('/J well is a wet hole, much the same as the Vincennes artesian well. The directors of the company have no casing to shut off the water, and no money, we infer, to buy the casing with. It reads like the history of tho Vincennes well.

The gas well at Columbus has about lizzled out. Work was commenced last .July, but the contractor has had bad luck ever since and now has given up, loaving the company in a bad fix. The casing is still in tho well and there is no gas.

The lifth well sunk by the Lafayette company in search of gas has proved a dismal failure, salt water being found Boon aftor tho Trenton rock was reached. Tho well had reached a depth of !10 feet. A pocket of gas was found when the well was but half its present depth.

Lafayette Courier: It is definitely settled that Lafayette is not within the gas belt. The well at Sugar Creek, from which so much had been expected, penetrated Trenton rock yesterday and went into a bed of gushing salt water at feet. It is safe to say now that Lafayette is not within tho gas belt. Experiments have been made north, east, south and wost, and all with the .same result.

Tho river well company here has boen forced to relievo tho contractors who havo been boring for them. The conI ractors felt that they could not afford to go ahead at the price per foot fixed because of tho extremely slow progress. Tho drills have penetrated the present strata of hard limestone about '255 feet. When somo heavy piping arrives from Indianapolis drilling will bo resumed.

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The Wells in Northwestern Ohio Are Changing to Oil

Ind., December '2.- To

night Samuel Wright was fatally and (loorgo Rittor seriously injured by an explosion of natural gas. The two men onterodja room which Ritter was fitting up for a restaurant. A match was struck to light the lamps and an explosion instantly resulted, completely wrecking the building. The explosion resulted from a leakage of natural gas.

Tho Attica gas well has reached a depth of 1,: 0( feet, and is at a standstill. However, the company has made additional assessments and drilling will commence next week, and continue to a depth of ",00U unless Trenton rock is reached before this depth. The drills aro now thirty feet in Utica shale and it is thought that Trenton rock underlies the shale as this formation is the most frequent. The Att ica Ledgor says Trenlon will be reached, no matter what depth it may bo.

A dispatch from Toledo says: "A report enmo from tho gas tiolds of northwest Ohio that tho big gas wells.such as the Ivarg, Kagg, and others, which have flowed millions of feet daily, aro slowly losing their pressure, and turning to oil wells. The report has caused much excitement in Toledo, as thousands of citizens aro heating their homes with natural gas, and should the supply fail at any time during cold weather there would bo much suffering. Coal is scarce at i?7.'25 a ton. and a run on the market would soon take every pound to bo had."

Princeton Clarion (yesterday): The extra easing was put down, and the drill started again at the gas well yesterday morning. Aftor drilling a few feet another How of gas was developed much stronger than before. On being lighted an immense blaze burst forth and burned brightly and steadily. The news of the discovery was circulated in town about noon and the people soon began to tlock to the grounds and gaze on the wonder with increased admiration and satisfaction. All doubts that there is a genuine gusher within reach are fast vanishing. Tho drillers are still at work with the prospects of more encouraging developments in the near future.

A PECULIAR CLUB.

There has recently been organized in this city, says a Washington special, a rather peculiar club for the purpose of promoting good fellowship and the study of tlie gospel of relaxation. The only requirement for membership is "To be a clubablo fellow with 81 in your pocket." Tho platform reads as follows: "No club house no dues: no debts no tines no constitution no by-laws no president no ushers no steward: no salaries no accounts no defalcations: no long speeches no parliamentary rules no claw hammer coats no dudes: no personalities no bores no gambling no preaching:: no cant: no gush no tleadbeats no deadheads.

The tirst meeting was held some two weeks ago. and about tifty gentlemen in official life and society joined at once and elected an executive committee consisting of Major Powell of the geological survey, Mr. Benedict, the government printer. Bishop Oberly, Colonel W. S. Morse and several other gentlemen. The purpose of the club is to give a dinner fortnightly at SI per plate without any style or flubduds and have a good time. The second meoting was held to-night ami was largelv attended.

A Noble Orjfiui-Maker.

WORCESTER. Mass.. December "2. -Announcement that a receiver had been applied for by the partners in the Hamil-ton-Vocalion Organ company has led to disclosures that James Baillies Hamilton

is the last son of the late Admiral Hamilton, of the British navy, who was with Lord Nelson at Trafalgar. He married Lady Evelyn Campbell, daughter of the duke of Argyle, a year ago last summer, in Westminster Abbey. The couple came to America and took up their home in this city and remained here until March last, when Hamilton's connection with the Hamilton-Vocalion Organ company of Worcester was severed. They then went, everybody thought, back to England. They are now, however, in Canada, at the home of Lord Lansdowne, governor-general of the dominion, whose wife. Lady Lansdowne. is Hamilton's own cousin.

RAILROAD NEWS.

The California Kxcurxioii lVr»innl :inl General Railroad New*. The first of the series of California excursions occurs on next Tuesday, December Oth, the rate for the round trip being one single fair. Those desiring to join the excursion at St. Louis will have to leave this city either on Monday or Tuesday morning.

Mr. Charles Appleby, district passengor agent of the 'Frisco, was in the city yesterday.

Mr. R. A. Campbell, general agent of the C. & E. I., returned from the South last night.

Mr. A. Stephens, general freight apd passenger agent of the T. H. P., was in the city yesterday.

Mr. J. A. Starbuck, chief clerk in the office of Vandalia Engineer A. J. Gibbon's, is spending Sunday in Indianapolis.

Mr. Harrison Eddy, brakeinan on the Vandalia, was slightly injured Friday by being squeezed between two cars. His injuries will not disable him foa duty.

Superintendent of Transportation X. K. Elliott says the Vandalia general freight business at present is very satis factory, much heavier than at this time last year.

There will be a meeting of railroad operators at the National house this afternoon for the purpose of organizing a local branch of the Order of Railway Telegraphers.

The switch at Crawfordsville, which caused the recent Vandalia wreck, will be taken out. One or two accidents had previously occurred in which this switch was the cause.

Mr. Frank Kern has about recovered from his recent spell of sickness, and will resume his position in the office of Vandalia superintendent of transporta tion next Monday.

The passenger trains were well up to schedule time yesterday notwithstanding the bad weather, not any being over fifteen or twenty minutes late. Tho through mail trains were all on time.

Mr. A. J. Sherburne, formerly in the services of the Vandalia company both as engineer and passenger conductor, but now engaged in farming near Oreenille, III., is in tho city visiting friends.

The holiday rates on all lines in the Central Traffic association have been placed at one fare for the round trip. No coupon tickets will be sold, as each line will confine itself strictly to its local business.

Waveland Independent: Oporations havo ceased along the whole lino of tho Midland road for want of money. Men who have been working on the grade at Waveland are offering to sell their time at a liberal discount.

There were many wild and unfounded rumors afloat yesterday concerning the action the C., H. & D. folks will take in regard to redeeming Ives' notes. In and iround the Vandalia offices the matter was almost the only topic of conversation. About all the reports are unounded and speculative.

General Passenger Agent Hill, of the C. & E. I., and party of friends were in the city yesterday afternoon. The party is on the way back to Chicago after a hunting trip south. Mr. Hill's private Woodruff sleeper "Yellowstone" stood on the dopot tracks several hours, and attracted much attention, it being one of the finest cars evor in tho city.

Crawfordsville Journal-Dispatch: J. \V. Torrence, one of the projectors of the Atlantic A Mississippi railway, was in tho city to-day. He was here in the interests of the proposed enterprise. He has visited all the prominent points between Ft. Wayne and St. Louis and everywhere the project was received with the greatest enthusiasm. He expressed himself well pleased with the outlook and says if the people along the proposed route will do what they say they will do the road will bo built without" a doubt. He went from hero to Lafayette on the afternoon train.

TIu* Weekly Hank Statement. NEW YOKK, Deembor 15.—The weekly bank statement shows tho following changes:

Increase. Decrease.

Reserve S M8.G70 oans J1.138.71X) Specie 1,850.300 Legal tenders 1,565,11X1 Deposits 2.098,300 Circulation 8,200

Tho banks now hold &">,8-15,7:2~) in exess of the 25 per cent. rule.

Found Oil in Texas.

SAN ASTONIA, Tex., December While drilling an artesian well six miles east of this city, yesterday, petroleum was struck at a depth of three hundred feet.

Champion lawn tennis player, Mr. Richard D. Sears, now promises to head the list of American court tennis players. At Hunnewell court he met and defeated Mr. Hunnewell. who ranks as one of the foremost players in this country, and Mr. Fiske Warren, who held the championship of tho United States.

NEWS CO.VnENSElt.

Rains began falling in tho grazing section of Texas, Thursday, ending the drought.

Indian Inspector Armstrong reports that quiet now prevails at the CrowMontana agency.

B. P. Butler post. No. Ii2, G. A. R., of Philadelphia, has taken hold of the case of Callan, the alleged dynamiter, in England, and will secure counsel for him.

Lieutenant Graydon's dynamite shell was tested yesterday at Governor's Island, New York, and proved a success. This is the tirst successful result from firing dynamite shells from a 6even-inch cannon.

Judge Tuley decided the agreed case between the city of Chicago and Enright Kelly, wholesale liquor dealers, which it has been stipulated will govern all of the wholesale dealers in the city as to the payment of a city license from 1SS5 to 1837. under an ordinance of the former date. Judge Tuley decided against the city on the question of statute of limitations.

FOREIGN' FLASHES.

Mr. Shuby, M, P.. lias been arrested and is now in Sligo prison. The report that Queen Victoria will visit San Remo is denied.

Archbishop McCJettigan. of Armagh and primate of Ireland, i? dying. United Ireland, containing reports suppressed meetings, are circulated freely in spite of the police.

The Czar has ordered that the educational congress be held in 18S8. the political outlook being satisfactory.

Commoner Harrigan has been arrested for publishing reports of proceedings of suppressed branches of the league in his paper.

The great orange diamond found at the Cape of Good -Hope, and which is ten carats heavier than the Kohinoor now in possession of Queen Victoria, was offered for sale at auction at Lon don yesterday, but was withdrawn to bidders.

Prince Bismarck intends to resign in January the post of Landrath of Naugard which he has held since 1841.

All the members of the Reichsrath who are school teachers, have been or deredtogive up their school duties for the whole period for which they have been elected to Reicnsrath on the ground that education and politics should be kept separate.

A dispatch from St. Petersburg, says the police surprised a nihilist rendezvous and factories for the manufacture of dynamite in the Wassili, Ostronaldperki quarters. In one case there was a des perate encounter, in which there was serious bloodshed.

If you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, have fre quern headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appe tlte and tongue coated, you are suffering from torpid liver, or "biliousness," and nothing will cure you so speedily and permanently ,'i.s

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Ask the recovered dyspeptles. bilious sufferers, victims of Fever and Ague, the mercurial diseased patient, how they recovered health, cheerful spirits and good appetite—they will tell you by taking Simmons' Liver Regulator.

Extract of a letter from Hon. Alexander II. Stephens, dated March 8. 1872: "I occasionally use, when my condition requires It. Dr. Simmons' Liver Regulator, with good effect. It is mild, and suits me better than more active remedies.

An KHicaoious Keinedy. I call recommend as an efficacious remedy for all disease of the Liver. Heartburn, and Dyspepsia. Simmons' Liver Regulator."—Lents Wunder, 162 Master St,. Assistant Post Master, Philadelphia,

ADAMS LXPRESS COMPANY.

letter From the Assistant Foreman of I lie Delivery Department—A Subject in Wliicli Thousands nre Concerned.

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For sale by all druggists and by A. .T. White. 51 W arren street, New York.

am trimming every sail to get you apprised of our unquestionably good Clothing, low prices, liberal dealing, and make business scud along.

We do fairer by customers than they aro accustomed to, and stick to our principles (of thirty year's duration) that have brought me one of the most

SOI.ID

Retail Clothing business in the Country.

1. Plain Statement of what the goods are. 2. Every sale is subject to our guarantee. 3. The lowest price—the lowest anyone can buy at. 4. Your money back if dissatisfied.

That's my platform and you'll find our service as staunch as my Clothing.

A. ARNOLD,

The Reliable Clothier,

Alain Street,

South Side. Three Doors West of Fifth.

FAMOUS

NEVER BREAK

EVERYWHERE

XKW ADVERTISEMENTS.

AVAXTKD-liADlES for our Fall and Chrlstmas Trade, to kike light, pleasant work it their own homes. $1 to $3 per day can be quietly made. Work sent by mail any distance. Particulars free. No canvassing. Address at once. CRESCENT AKT CO., 147 Milk St., Boston. Mass, Box 5170.

XTKNDlXCi A1)VKllTISKRs should address iJKO. 1*. KOWKLL ,V CO.. 10 Spruce Street. New York Citv. For SKI.KCT 1.1ST OF 1.0K) NEWSPAPERS.

Will be sent FREK. on application.

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BRANDS

FINE CUT AND PLUG Incomparably tho Best.

THE TERRE HAUTE EXPRESS, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1887.

Try our tea at 25c.

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^eWorldsBe^

Can be had in Over 700 Different Styles and [Sizes, af the same price as fhe counterfeits.

Insist upon seeing the Trade Mark or you may be deprived. |MICHIGAN STOVE COMPANY, Detroit, Chicago, Buffalo.

FUR SALE BY

O. C. SMITH, Terre Haute, liidiarja.

If A TTTTHM! lieware of merchants who commend other stoves In preference to I uiiu ilUit "(J Alt LANDS." They have either failed to seal re the "Garland' agency or are INTERESTED in selling less desirable stoves,

THE BEST IN THE MARKET.

The Best Soft Coal Base-Burners Can Be Found at Zimmerman's.

The "West Point" Hard Coal Stove

AND THE

"FAVORITE" COOK STOVE

Are Unsurpassed. A Full Line of

House Furnishing Goods.

GEO. S. ZIMMERMAN.

Sheet and Metal Roofer 648 Main Street.

Grand. Opportunity To Buy

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Clothing Cheap.

December 1st we began to sell our entire stock of readv-uiade Clothing nt

WHOLBSALH PRICES. FOR CASH ONLY.

We undoubtedly havo the best stock of Mon's, oiitlis", Hoys' and Children a

11 ii m) O ei tjs

In the city. All previously marked in plain figures. Vou can see just what, you save on every dollars worth you purchase from 10 to 20 per cent. "We invite your inspection. Strictly one price.

Flour, best brands in the cit.y. cheap.

I. H. MILLER,

522 Wabash Avenue, City, North Side-

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BARGAINS IN STAPLES!

Eutter, choice table, per pound, 20c.

Shoulder meat, sugar cured, warranted, per pound, 71-^c.

Star tobacco, per pound, 45c. Canned tomatoes, canned corn, all purchased before the advance.

New Valencia raisins, per pound, 10c.

New Ondara layer raisins, per pound, 12'a'c.

4'j pounds Turkish prunes for 25c.

Jersey buckwheat flour," Frank Siddall's soap.

A complete stock of fresh and new goods at reasonably low prices.

631 Wabash Avenue.

AD E s!

Do your own Dyeing it liome with

PEERLESS DYES.

They will dye every tiling. They :ire sold everywhere. Price 10c a iacka£e—40 colors. They have r.o etiual for strength, brightness, amount In packages or for fastness of color, or non-failing quantities. They do not crock or smut. 'or sale by Jacob Charles Btur. 701 ami 7(8 Wabash :tve.: Albert Neukom. druggist. cor. Thirteenth street and Wabash ave. Geo. Reins, druggist. northwest corner Third and Main streets. Terre Haute. Ind.

DRUNKENNESS

Or the I.Uuor Habit. Pomllirely Cured lr Administering Dr. Haiora' Golden Specific.

It can be given In a cup of coffee or tea without the knowledge of thepereon taking It. It absolutely harmless and will effect a permanent and speedy cure, whether the patient is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. Theusands of drunkards have been made temperate men who have taken Golden Specific In their coffee without their knowledge, and to-day believe they quit drinking of their own free will, IT NETKR FAILSThe system once Impregnated with the Sped tic 1 becomes an utter^imposslblllty for the liquor appetite to exist. Kor sale by James E. Somes, drug-, gist, corner Sixth and Ohio streets, Terre Hautet Ind.

200 to 300 Pieces of English Cashmeres., English Serges. English Cords. English Plaids.

100 to 150 Pieces of French Suitings. French Mixtures. Grey Mixed Tricots. Brown Mixed Tricots,

75 to 100 pieces of Fancy Boucle Cloths. Elegant Novelties. French Cashmeres. Plaid Cloths.

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SALE

For Monday. For Monday.

THE lira CASH SHE.

-Enormous sale of-

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-To commence-

Monday Morning, December 5th.

These goods are worth from 12l-.c to 20c. From Monday on

150 to 200 Pieces of Double Fold Cashmere. Double Fold Diagonals. Double Fold Mohairs. Double Fold Plaids.

ALL AT

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We are determined to sell, and our patrons will know that we do not make idle promises but have the goods right there to substantiate our claim..

These goods are worth from 35c to 50c. From Monday on

These goods are worth from 65c to 85c.

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100 Pieces Black French Cashmere, 40 inches wide and an elegant I quality of goods, well worth 85c (—J VJ Ppr jvj per yard.

The Buckeye Cas

Cor. Sixth St. and Wabash Avenue.

P. S.—We will place on sale Wednesday next, December 7th, the largest and greatest variety ol toys ever shown in this city Th«se goods will be displayed in the basement of our store.

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200 to 300 Pieces of English Cashmeres. English Serges. English Cords. .English Plaids.

its

PER YARD.

150 to 200 Pieces of Double Fold Cashmere. Double Fold Diagonals. Double Fold Mohairs. Double Fold Plaids.

These goods are worth from 15c to 25c. From Monday on

PER ARO.

100 to 150 Pieces of French Suitings. French Mixtures. Grey Mixed Tricots. Brown Mixed Tricots

ALL AT

'J 01 11 f'ET^ YAIvM).

75 to 100 pieces of Fancy Boucle Cloths. Elegant Novelties. French Cashmeres. Plaid Cloths.

From Monday on