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THE VOLCANO
THE ORGAN OF THE WEST VIRGINIA OIL PRODUCERS
VOL ?.
VOLCANO, WEST VA.. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 36, 1874.
NO. 37
Volcano Lubricator.
Published every Thursday
? BY?
GEORGE P. SARGENT.
Office: Xo. S, Raymond street.
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No notice inserted for less than one dollar.
All yiarly advertisers pay quarterly in ad
ancs.
Pa rkersb uro A d vertisc m e n ts.
fOHS A. HUTCHINSON, JR. DAVE D. JOHNSON.
//C/TC1IINSOX & JOHNSON,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Lav.',
Court Square, PARKERSBURft, \V. V.
SWANN HOUSE. ? B. Gilbert,
Proprietor, Parkersburg, \\\ Va. This is the
only first-class Hotel in Parkersburg. It is
fitted up with all the modern improvements.
Pure soft water is constantly supplied from
Ohio River, and is lighted "with jrus and
heated with steam. Strict attention given
guests. It is head-quarters for oil men
?^pi. ii. busii,
JjfERCHAXT TAIL OH.
Court Street, PARKERcBURG, WEST VA?
Always keeps on hand a large anil well se
lected stock of the best of Cloths. Cassimers
Vestines, &c. Suits made to order and upon
the shortestnoce. All work warranted. A
* large spplyof Gent's Furnishing Goods al
ways ou hand augV~i-iy.
J. R. MEHEN,
DEALER IN
Groceries, Produce,
And a full supply of fresh fish nnd
oysters always on hand.
Market street, next to Market House,
Parkersburg, W. Va. may27-4t.
?p*DWARD BRAIDON.
PIONEER
TOBACCO WORKS
f ARKERSBURG. WEST VA.
w
M. DILS,
oao
<a :tn. Fire, Marine de Life Insurance
Agent.
Represents the following well known and
popular Insurance Companies.
Continental Ins. Co., of New York
(Cash Assetts over ?<;, 000,000.)
Home Ins. Co., of Columbus, Ohio.
(Cash Assetts over $670,000.)
New York Life Ins. Co. New York,
Cash Ascctts $30,000,000; au'l income $>,oco,
. .
Office on Market street, above Court Square,
Parsburg, W Va.
uaryai, )
FURNITURE WARE -ROOMS j
? OF ?
D. SCH^EFER,
Ami St., Parkersbitrg.
BEDSTEADS, SETTEES, I
SAFES. SOFAS,
WARDROBES. BUREAUS,
ROCKING-CHAIRS. EASY-CHAIRS. i
WRITING-DESKS, IMPROVED BLINDS,
LOUNGES, CHAIRS, '
PICTURE-FRAMES.
PARLOR FURNITURE,
MIRRORS OF ALL SIZES, Jfcc.,
And erery variety of articles usually kept
iu a tirst class furniture store, manufactured
ard imported. AH articles bought at this
store are warranted to be as represented when
archased. Any articlc manufactured on tl c
shortest notice. apno'71 -6m
'piIIS SPACE
IS PAID FOR
BY TI1E
WEST VA.
OIL & OIL LAND
COMPANY,
Who are engaged so constant
ly in
SHIPPING OIL
That they have not time to prepaie
an advertisement this week. .
AddrtM,
JPetrolcum , 1F??tVa.
1'a rkersbu vy Ad vertlsements.
'Jhe place to get
THE CHEAPEST AND BEST
Groceries, Provisions, Grain and Pro
duce , is at
MARTIN & GILBERT'S,
Market street, Parkeksburu, W. Va
Wholesale Grocers and Liqcor
Dealers,
General Forzvardiug and Commission
Corner of Ann and Kanawha Streets,
Parkersburg \V. Va.
Wc will forward all goods to Volcano
promptly and in i*ood condition from all points.
We refer to Thomas Schilling & Co., the
O'Brien Bros, and others. All goods consigned
to our care will be forwarded without making
it necessary for the parties ordering, corres
ponding with us.
HOMPSON &
]^Je r c h a n tS
J. H. Stribling,
DEALER IN
II A TS, CAPS, BOOTS AXI)
SHOES. AND CENTS FURNISHING
Goods, Court Square, Parke rsbu rg. |
West Va, april jq i y.
J W. HITESHEW
Commission Merchant
?And Dealer in?
Floti Grain , Baled Uay , etc.
Ground Feeds and Corn Meal ? Spec
ially.
ANN STREET,
PARKERSBURG, WEST VA.
MaviTjitt.
jgURCHE & BUTCHER,
DEALERS IX
Hardware, Iron, Steel,
Xails, Xuts, Bolts f Etc.
Blacksmiths', Carpenters' and Coop
ers' Tools.
Belting and Packing,
Fire Brick and Clay.
Drill Ropes. Sand pump Ropes, and
all kinds of cordage ? including
WIRE ROPE,
all sizes.
Bungs, Tank iron, Rivets ana all that
is necessar> for the Oil Trade, also
a full stock ot
WOODEN WARE;
And the celebrated cutlery of Rogers'
Wostenholm's, pocket and table.
Also Drain- Pipes suitable for chim
neys.
CALL AND EXAMINE OUR
STOCK.
Court street, opp. 2d Nat. Bonk,
Pakkeksbuku, W. Va.
T U URIC ATI N G OILS
L. D. KRAFT & CO.!
PRODUCERS AND DKALKKS IX
WEST VIRGINIA
NATURAL LUBRI
CATING OILS.
Sole Proprietors of the Well Known
Ad Iress L. D. KB A FT A: Co. |
Parkcrsburg. I
l*a r/ce vsb u >?</ Ad vert i sent en ts.
Fall & winter i873
S. NEWBERGER,
Court St.,JParkcrsburg, West y a.
Just returned from the Eastern cities with
the most complete assortment of
DRY GOODS,
FANCY GOODS,
NOTIONS
EVER EXHIBITED IN THIS CITY,
And lie very respectfully invites the citizens
of V'olcano and vicinity to call and examine
his stock. An entire new stock of
CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
MATTINGS,
RUGS,
WINDOW BLINDS, BLANKETS,
COMFORTS
AND
BED SPREADS.
Orders received from Volcano will receive
carefully attention, and prices guaranteed.
When vou come to l'arkersburjf do not lail to
call and examine my goods.
REMEMBER THE PL A CE ! .'
SAM'L. XEWBERGEI!
Pakkeksuukg, West Va.
J^OVELTY FOUNDRY
?AND?
Machine Works.
J01IX COOK,
Machinist I Blacksmith
Engines, Saw Mills, Stave Machines
etc., generally on hand.
Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers, and all
kinds of Machinery, made tp
order on short notice.
HEAVY & LIGHT CASTINGS,
HEATING STOVES, See.
Oil Well Tools
of best brand of Iron.
Prompt attention paid to Repairs.
Kanawha St., bet. Market and Juliana
Streets,
PARKERSBl/RG, W. VA.
5AuS73tf
^HE MAMMOTH
NEW FURNITURE
WARE-ROOMS
W. H. WARNE & CO
Market St., Parkersburg,
(Old place, below Market House) is now open.
Those who are desirous of purchasing
Superior Furniture
Reasonable Prices
Cannot do better than examine the work at
this establishment, before making their
selections.
Inquiries by mail promptly answered.
Their Stock is complete, comprised in part ot
"Tyj" Marble and Wood Top
(^"Tables and Stands,
^"Ladies' and Gentlemen's
?3?** Writing Desks,
?5?"Lotzs Patent Spring Bed Lounge,
Wardrobes and Bookcases,
i^"Camp and Easy Chairs,
^"Bureaus and Sideboards.
{^-Refrigerators
^"Window Shades.
? ALL KINDS OF?
We ate prepared to manufacture to orrtet
anything in our line, in the very best style.
We ha?'e none but first-class workmen, and
all responsible orders from Volcano and vi
cinity, will be promptly filled, and floods
warranted as represented.
Remember the place,
PARKKKSBUKU, WEST VA.
luneig 71 tf.
J.G. BLACKFORD,
Forwarding and Commission
MERCHANT.
Pork-packer, and curer of the celebrated
biands of Maryland Su^ar Cured Hams, and
Shoulders and breakfast Bacon.
St iplc and Fancy Groceries, Provisions. Liq
uors, Argosv and othei choice brands of flour
Ajrent for Pomeroy Salt Co. Potneroy Iron
Co's. Nails. Louisville Lime and Cement,
Xenia Powder Co, &c. Ac.
Ann Street, above Court, Parkersburjj,
West V?, ntaw-tm
?DEALt'K I.N
Jfoctry.
"I Have Drank my LaBt Glass."
No, comrades, I thank you, not any ior me,
My Inst chain is riven, henceforth I am free!
I will go to my home and my children to-night
With no fumes of liquor their spirits to blight,
And with tears in my eyes, I will beg my
poor wife
To forgive inc the wreck I have made of her
life!
"I have never refused you before!" Let that
pass,
For I've drank my last glass, boys,
I have drank my last glass!
lust look at me now, boys, in rags and dis
grace,
With my bleared, haggard eyes, and my red,
bloated face!
Mark my faltering step and my weak, palsied
hand,
And the mark on my brow that is worse thar.
Cain's brand;
Sec my crownless old hat, and my elbows and
knees
Alike warmed by the sun or chilled by the
breeze;
Why. even the children will hoot at me as I
pass
Hut I've drank my last glass, boys.
I have drank my last glass!
You would hardly believe, boys, to look at me
now,
That a mother's soft hand was once pressed
on iny brow,
Whe n she kissed me, and blessed me, her dar
ling, her pride,
E're she laid down to rest by my dear father's
side;
But with love in her eyes, she looked up to
the sky,
Bidding me meet her there, and whispered,
"Gobd-byc,"
And I'll do it, God helping! Your smile I let
pass.
For I've drank my last glass, boys,
1 have drank my last glass!
Ah! I reeled home last night? it was not very
late,
For I'll spent my last sixpcncc, and landlord's
won't wait
On a poor fellow who's left every cent in their
till,
And has pawned his last bed, their coffers to
till;
Oh! the torments I . felt, and the pangs 1 en
dured;
And I begged for one tflnss? just one would
have cured;
But they kicked me out door?!? I let that too
pass,
For I've ifinnk my last class, boys,
I hayc drank mv last glass!
At home, linnet Susie, with her soft, golden
hair,
I saw through the window, just kneeling in
prayer,
From her pale, bony hands, her torn sleeves
were strung down,
While her feet, cold and bare, shrank be
neath her scant gown;
And she prayed? prayed for bread, just a poor
crust of bread ;
For one crust? on her knees, my pet darling
plead,
And I heard, with no penny to buy one, alas!
But I've drank my last glass, boys,
I have drank my last glass!
For Susie, my darling, my wee six year old,
Though fainting with hunger and shivering
with cold,
There on the bare floor, asked God to bless>
me!
And she said, "Don't cry, mama! lie will
for you see,
1 believe what I ask for!" Then sobered, I
crept
Away from the house; and that night, when
I slept,
Next my heart lay the Pledge!? You smile!
Let it pass,
But I've drank my last glass, boys,
I have drank my last glass!
My darling child saved me! llcr faith and
her love
Are akin to my dear sainted mother's above!
1 will make her words true, or I'll die in the
race,
And sober I'll go to my last resting-place;
And she shall kneel there, and, weeping;,
thank God
Ko drunkard lies undei the daisv-strewn sod!
Not a drop more of poison my lips shall e're
pass.
But I've drank my last glass, boys,
1 have drank my last glass.
? Lol'ise Upiiam.
A SHOT FOR LIFE.
Where the Kentucky river cuts its
way through the extensive mountains,
having upon either bank, bold, rug
ged dills, that lift their summits five
hundred and a thousand feet as the
case may be, above the stream, there
lived in these early times, a set
tler by tbe name of Rufus Branson,
who, with his wife and little child, a
charming young girl of some eight or
nine .years of age, occupied the rude
cabin at the base of the precipice a
little back from the river.
Although greatly exposed to danger,
the Indians at that time being very
plentiful throughout that region, he
managed to live quietly for several
jrears.
The Indians frequently visited the
rude home of the hunter, and being al
ways welcomed and provided with
such food as was in the larder, they
maintained a friendly attitude. Espec
ially were they lbnd of Maggie, and
more tlian one fierce warrior had been
seen tilting on the grass in front of the
cabin, listening to the childish prattle
of the little one, or else engaged in
making some toy or plaything from
willow twigs or pliant bark.
? In this manner several years had
been passed, and Rufus Branson came
to feel as though he was -within the
walls of the frontier fort. One even
ing Branson and his wife were seated
near the doorway, when suddenly a
shadow fell accross the threshold, and
the next moment a tall savage, whose
reeling step and blood-shot eyes told
that he was intoxicated, appeared, and
staggcrred to the log steps, and threw
himself upon them. His first demand
was for fire-water, which was of course
refused, on the ground that there was
none in the house. The Indian be
came cross and declared with terri
ble oaths that if the liquor was not
produced he would murder the house
hold. Branson was a brave, deter
mined man, and although he dreaded
the necessity, yet he saw he would be
compelled to take prompt steps to pre
vent the savage from attempting to
execute his threat.
Wailing until the warrior had made
a deinonstralion, which he soon did
by attempting to take out his toma
hawk, Branson sprang at him, knock
ed him down by a blow of his fist, and
then he quietly disarmed and bound
him where he lay. After a few mo
ments of furious ravings and futile
efforts to free himself, the saavge roll
ed over and sank into a drunken sleep.
He did not awake until the next morn
ing, but before he did so the settler had
quietly removed his bands and restor
ed his weapons, which he laid by the
sleepers side. The savage, on awake
ning, rose slowly to his feet, felt his
wrists as though the thongs had left a
feeling there, took up his weapons and
without speaking a word, left and dis
appeared in the timber near by.
"What do you think of that?" asked
the wile, turning to her husband with
a frightened look.
"Pshaw! Don't trouble your head
about that drunken brute!" answered
the husband lightly; but as he turned
away and stepped into ;heyard?he
muttered:
"Like it! Well, not much. The fel
low must be watched. I was in hopes
that he would not have remembered,
but that lump where my fist landed
was enough, if nothing else, to recall
the circumstance."'
The summer passed and they saw
their drunken guest no more. lie
failed to make his appearance. But
as the leaves began to fall, the settler
one day while returning from hunting
on the hills, and passing through a
dense piece of timber not far from the
house, caught sight of a figure lurking
in the bushes, but which quickly dis
appeared when he advanced in that di
rection. The figure was that of an In
dian warrior, and Branson would have
sworn that it was the Indian warrior
whom he had knocked down and bound
the previous spring. The news was
not in any wav comforting, and hence
he did not tell his wife of the discove
ry
It would only alarm her, he thought
and without, perhaps, any good result.
He simp I v told her he had discovered
bear tracks near by, and that she and
her child must stay within or close to
the house during his absence. ?
Several days after, Rufus Branson
heard his dogs in the timber, down
by the river, and knowing .they never
opened without good causc, he took
up bis rifle and hastened to where they
were barking. They hadj struck a
fresh bear trail; and, as he arrived in
sight, they fairly lifted it, going oil" in
a straight line down the river.
The chase led theiji several miles
and when" he at last got a shot that fi
nished bruin's ca'reer, he found that it
was 3 or 4 o'clock in -the afternoon.
S.vinging his meat to a sapling, out of
reach of cat or wolf, he started for
home to get his horse and return and
fetch it that nij?ht.
Taking a near cut he reached the west
ern side, whert' the timber grew heavy
up to within a few yards of the build
ing and consequently he could not see
the clearing, or what might be trans
piring there until he had passed through
the wood.
Thus it was that, when within a short
distance of his house he heard a wild
piercing shriek; but he could not guess
that something terrible must be taking
place beyond the screen of bushes and
leaves. Uttering a loud shout that his
presence might sooner be known,
Branson sprang forward like a wound
ed buck, a great fear in his heart, for
he had only too clearly recognized in(
i hat scream the agonized voice of his
wife.
It took but a moment for him io
clear the intervening timber and v.
dergrowth and as he dashed out in
the clearing, holding his rifle ready :
instant use, he comprehended in o: a
swift glance all that had taken plat'.,,
and what was further to fear.
Near the end of the cabin on thee':!:
of which I have spoken, stood t'.o
mother, her face a9 pallid as deat i,
her arms outstretched, her staring e^ :
fixed upon the precipitous heights
which the figure of an Indian w .
struggling.
"My child! my child!" was all if.;
woman said; and Branson saw thr.'.
the bundle in the Indian's arms wr.s
the form of their only child, Magg: .
Firm of heart, and with nerves li'/.c
the rock around the father for a momer .
quailed and cowered under what hi;
quick senses told him was the dead ' j
peril of the little one. But he w&:
quick to recover.
The Indian was drawing away; step
by step he was increasing the distance
and as lie occassionally glanced back
ward and downward, the parents saw
in his hideously painted countenancc
the full purpose that actuated the ab
ductor.
"God aid me!" Branson muttered,
as he raised his rifle, glanced through
the sights and touched the trigger.
The Indian started violently at the
shot. He was hit, but not badly, and
with a yell of devilish triumph he pass
ed upward.
"Two low by a couple of inches;"
said a low, calm voice at the settler's
elbow.
Branson started as though he him
self had been shot. Where was the
man? Who was he? Neither had
seen him approach. But there was no
time for explanations. The stranger,
a man rather below than above the
medium height, whose fine athletic
form was fully displayed in his close
fitting buckskin garments, stepped
quickly forward a few paces, and firm
ly planting his left foot in advance,
threw up an unusually long rifle, as
though preparing to fire.
"For God's sake stranger be careful of
my child?" cried Branson, while the
agonized mother uttered an audible
prayer.
"It's our only chancc. I know that
Indian," was the quick reply, and the
sharp click, of the hammar as it was
drawn back told that the critical mo
ment had come.
By this time the Indian had nearly
reached the summit of the steep. That
he was wounded now became, evident,
as upon a broad ledge of rock he paus
ed, for a moment. This opportunity
was seized by the unknown. Al
though the savage had taken the pre
caution to hold the child up in front of
him as a shield, covering nearly the
whole of his brawny chest, but leaving
his head uncovered, the stranger did
not hesitate in making the shot.
.For one second, as it gained its po
sition the rifle wavered, and then in
stantly became -as immovable as
though held in a vice. ' With clasped
hands and staring eyes the parents
watched the statue form upon which &o
L
IIIUIII Ul'J'CilUlU.
Suddenly a sharp report rang out, the
white smoke drifted away, and as the
vision became clearer they saw the sa
vage lose his hold upon the child, reel
wildly an instant, and then pitch for
ward upon the rocks. It may be ima
gined that the father was not long in
reaching the spot and in a few moments
more the little one was in its mother's
arms.
'?Tell us who you arc, that wc may
know what name to mingle with our
prayers," exclaimed the mother, as
the stranger piepared to depart.
"My name is Daniel Boon," he said
and he was gone.
Scientific men say that if pianos
stand north and south, the tone of the
instrument is much improved. This
is true, especially when the piano is
thumbed by a learner. About one
huiidicd and fifty miles north and
south of you is the proper position for
the instrument to stand when manipu
lated by a young thing taking her first
lessons.
Difficulties are God's errands, and
when we are sent upon them, we
should esteem it a proof of his confi
dence.
Most men expend the early part of
their lives in contributing to make the
latter part miserable.
It matte-s not ho*v a man dies, bit
how he live*.