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TT A C.aRD.-PROVISIO.N STORE.
lAENTUCKY BACON 8rc.-The subscriber feels
thankful for the very liberal patronage that has been
bestowed on him by his customers and the citizens
generally. He takes this method of informing them
that he has in store lot of superior Kentucky Hams
put up expressly for family use. They have been
pronounced by judges to be of most excellent flavor
The Postmaster General thinks they are not to be
surpassed | respectfully invite the attention Of the
Heads of Departments and gentlemen attached
thereto, as well my customers and the citizens
generally, to give call and see for themselves.
have in store, to which invite your attention
A let of Kentucky Hams, excellent
1000 lbs. of Baltimore Bacon hog round
500 small Hams from 8 to ii pounds each
5000 lbs. Smoked Beef
100 dozen smoked Beef Tongues
90 barrels picked half do
100 barrels Of No. Beef
so do Mess do
20 do No. Pork, of good quality
| also keep at my store Fresh Beef Veal, &C.,
which can be had at all hours of the day. Having
the advantage Of an ce-house, am enabled to keep
my meats pure and fresh. Being anxious to please,
will endeavor to have always on hand every article
in my line. hope, by strict attention to business,
to merit continuance of the patronage of my old
customers, we'll as to make additional customers
My supplies are large, and none need be turned
away. Only give me call at my store, corner Of
Seventh and D streets, opposite the Intelligencer
Office, also at my stalls, Centre Market.
may 2l-2aw4w JOHN WALKER.
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~ THIRD LEcruRE.-An address on the Evils
resulting from the present parsmony and in
al public saaries on the Expediency of extend
ing promotion in the army and navy to private soldiers
and common sailors; and some other topics of ma
tional politics, will be delivered In the Medical Col
lege, corner Of and 10th Streets on this w ednes
day. evening, the 5th instant, at O'clock by RICH
ARD S. EVANS. Ladies and gentlemen are respect.
fully invited Admttance free to this Introductory
course. june
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FURNITURE, CLOTHING, GLASS AND
T. CROCKERY WARE.-We have received, di-
rect from the manufacturers, large collection Of
the above goods which will sell, wholesale re-
tail, cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere in
the District notwithstanding the efforts made by GER
tain individuals to put us down. We hope, by still
continuing to attend to our own business, to be able
to sell goods at small advance the factory prices.
comfortable Office Chairs which we will sell at
Northern prices also, brass and wood work Clocks,
by the case or otherwise; also glassware, such as
Tumblers Of all descriptions, Specie Jars, Vases,
Castors and Lamp shades of every description, with
every thing else in the line at short notice.
jed LEWIS & HUNT, Auctioneers.
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TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-,
FIRST SESSION.
TUESDAY, JUNE A, 1914.
SENATE.

Mr.. HUGER presented two memorials from s.
Carolina, in favor of the Remuneration of Texas.
Mr.. BERRIEN, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported the House bill respecting the
Election of President and Vice President, with Sc
veral amendments one, that the bill shall be in
operative when the election is made by the State
Legislature; and another, that the bill shall not
go into effect until after the next election. The
amendments were ordered to be printed.
Mr.. DAYTON reported the bill to settle the
title to the Pea Patch Island with an amendment.
The amendment substitutes the name of Roger
b. fancy for that OF Horace Binney. as umpire.
The resolution, yesterday submitted by Mr..
Phelps, that 5000 additional copies of the Patent
Office document should be printed was adopted.
Several reports of a private character were
made from the Committees on Lands and PEN
sions.
A large number of bills from the House we're
read and referred.
Mr. HUNTINGTON moved postponement
of the previous orders, to take up two small bills
for the Improvement of harbors on Lake Mich-
gan.
Mr.. EVANS objected to departure from the
regular order of business and more especially for
the purpose Of taking up bills which, under the
rules, are already entitled to precedence on the
last three days.
Mr.. CRITTENDEN also objected, but he OBJ
JeCteu 10 ali business, anu moved 10 lay the mo-
ton on the table, in order to get into Executive
session.
The motion created some feeling, and the yeas
and nays were called upon it, Ii was rejected by
20 to IL.
Mr., CRITTENDEN then moved to go into
Executive session.
Mr.. ALLEN asked if the motion was debatea-
BILE, and the CHAIR replied that it was SO to a
limited extent.
Mr.. A. then stated his objections to it.
Mr.. CRITTENDEN gave notice that he would
move every day, as soon he could obtain the
floor properly, that the Senate pass into Execu-
tive session, until the Texas subject was dispos-
ed of.
Mr.. ARCHER said he should submit the mo-
ton at / o'clock.
Some discussion followed, as to whether this
would be the best way to despatch the business
before the Senate, after which the motion to 60
into Executive session was adopted.
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TT DARBY'S G.aZETTEER, or,
UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHICAL DICTION-
ARY-Containing description of the Empires,
Kingdoms States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts,
Seas, Harbors Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes, &c.
in the known world with the Government, Customs,
and Manners of the inhabitants the extent, bounda-
res and natural productions of each country; and
the trade, manufactures, and curostes of the cities
and towns Third edition, with ample additions and
improvements. By VIM. Darby. Price 80 SO per
copy, containing about 1000 pages. The work con-
tains the name of every county included in the CEN
sIs of I84O with the elements Of their population
spectiyeIy, which will be found in the tables under
the head of the States For sale at the bookstore of
r. FARNHAM,
NAV 40 Cor. 18th street and Penn. av.
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CIRCUIT COURT.

An appeal from the Criminal Court, in the case
of Robert Fletcher, convicted of an assault with
intent to kill his wife, Elizabeth Fletcher, was
argued before the Court throughout yesterday by
Messrs. Lenox and Carlisle. The District Attor-
ney having omitted the words "aganst the peace
and statute /" in the indictment, it was maintnin-
ed that the offence was only punishable by mpri-
sonment in the county Jail.
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CITY LUNCH OPPOSITE FULLER'S HOTEL.)
TIME undersigned respectfully informs her friends,
i and the public generally, that she has had the
Ten Pin Alley put in good order for the comfort and
convenience Of those who fond of the exercise.
boy will be constantly in attendance to set up the
pins and, for the benefit Of her customers the Alley
will be opened free of charge.
Her Bar is stocked with the choicest Wines and
Liquors and all the decaces of the season, in the
eating line, constantly on hand
By constant attention to business and good accom-.
modatons for her visters, she hopes to merit share
of public patronage.
je3-dlw CATHARINE PURDON.
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IF NoTIcE.--The regular monthly meeting of
the Island Beneficial Society of the city of Wash
ngton will be held Thursday evening next the 9th
instant at the usual hour at the school house,
Of 10th street and Maryland avenue, when every
member is expected to attend.
By order of the Secretary. june SGT
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r SALE OF E.aLJ.aBLE PROPERTY
In pursuance of authority contained in the last
will and testament of J. II. Howell, deceased said
will being Of probat in the Orphans Court for the
county OF Washington, in the District of Columbia,
the undersigned, executors therein named, will ofer
for sale, on Tuesday, the 4th of June next, at S
o'clock, P. M, the following described property in
the city of Washington, viz:
A lot OF ground in square No. 383, about so feet
front on south street, commencing from the north
west of street south and 10th street west,
and running with the line Of 10th street west 100
feet in depth; together with the two two-sory frame
buildings thereon.
This property is commodiously and pleasantly sit
uated, fronting the public Mall and distant but few
minutes walk from the public Departments, the Gem
tire Market and the business part of the city Each
house has brick basement above ground, and con-
tains eight excellent rooms
Each lot of ground and house to be sold separately
Sale In front Of the premises.
Terms-$5OO cash on each lot and house the ba-
lance with interest from day of SALE in three equal
payments, at six, twelve and eighteen months Such
title as has been vested in the executors will be con-
veyed to the purchasers and deed of trust taken to
secure the balance of the purchase money
A. p. SKINNER,
GABRIEL MORAN
Executors
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
mayl6-dts Auctioneer.
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FOR RENT

~ ,t II FOR RENT. ~
UW THE subscriber has for rent, two new two
story brick houses with attcs and back building, each
containing ten rooms. and good stables, carriage
houses, wood houses, &c, &C. All well finished,
The subscriber and family, (three in numbcr)
would like, if convenient, to board with one OF the
tenants, he furnishing his own rooms.
Persons wishing to examine the houses will find
the keys at Mr. Wannalls store, of 9th street
west and street north, where the above houses are
located.
For further particulars apply to the subscriber on
Maryland avenue, near Al street.
May 29-3tw2w VIM. D. ACKEN.
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Another lecture is announced for this evening
at the Medical College, by R. S. Evans. Esq
Subject-"the Evils resulting from the present
parsimony and meauness in all the public sal
aries" &c.
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ID JUST RECEIVED,
DUBLIN G MATERIALS, MECHANICS
TOOLS, HOUSEKEEPERS' ARTICLES, FISH,
ING TACKLE, and variety,of other useful arti-
cles, too numerous to mention; all of which are
offered as cheap as they can be purchased from ped
lars, auctioneers, or the regular trade. ~
GEO SAVAGE.
N. B. A large assortment of best Brushes always
on hand. mayl0-eow4w
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..M.aRBLE YaRD REMOVED.

i HE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
and the public that he has removed his Marble Yard
to E. next to the of 18th street, where he will
continue to carry on his business of marble and free
stone work, tomb stones and monuments of all de-
scrptons, and will continue to sell for cost all art-
cles he has on hand.
He will also design original plans for monuments
whenever requested to do SO, and execute carving
work of every description, and in the best style.
L. STEGAGNINI,
ayl6-3taw3m Marble Yard, cor 18th & E. sts
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AUCTION SALES.
SALE THIS DAY.


PACKAGE SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, &c.
a auction, on Wednesday morning, Juno 5, at 10
n O'Clock, we shall SELL at our auction store Penn
sylvana avenue, near lth street. IS cases Of Boots
and Shoes ladies' CATERS &C., among which arr
Gentlemens fine sewed Calf Boots mems grained
Boots mems Slippers; Ladies' Half Caters, Slip
pers, and Ties, spring heel, buckskin, SC. Also,
chidrens Bootees, gambroon, &c.
Terms Of sale: all sums of and under SOS, cash !;
over $25, thirty and sixty days, with approved en-
dorsed notes, bearing interest.
je5 LEWIS & HUNT, Auctioneers.
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1t gives us pleasure to announce to the lovers
Of music, that Mr.. Gilbert having kindly volun-
teered to assist Mr.. Max Bohrer, he has been in
duced to give farewell concert on Thursday
evening, at the Assembly Rooms The pro-
gra,nme will appear in to-morrow's paper.
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T HENRY CLAY KNIVES.
y UST received, very superior lot of Pearl and
Buck Penknives, of the Henry Clay pattern.
Also, general assortment of fine Cutlery, such as
Razors, Penknves, Scissors, Erasers &C., together
with fancy and staple Stationery in the greatest
riety, and ut the lowest prices. For sale by
VIM. F. BAYLY, Stationcr,
mayl- Penn. av, btw. 18th & 18th streets.
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The following are the returns OF the elections
which were held on Monday last for Mayor of the
city, and for one Alderman and three Councilmen
in each of the several wards:
FIRST WARD.
For Mayor. For Alderman.
w. w. Seaton 1877 w. B. Mag,uder l2O
For Common Council
VIM. Wilson los Geo. Lowry so
Chas. A. Davis ~ Geo. w. Hardness 80
r. Nj. Harrison 90
SECOND WARD.
For Mayor. For Alderman.
w. w. Seaton los William Orme lOl
For Common Council.
Lewis Johnson 80 S. D. King Sd
J. F. Halliday 80 Ignatius Mudd 81
THIRD WARD.
For Mayor. For Alderman.
w. w. Seaton 2OS Walter Lenox 1874
Scattering 80 George Savage 81
For Common Council
John T. Towers 2Os Samuel Burche 14s
Samuel Bacon 169 John F. Callan ITO
FOURTH WARD.
For Mayor. For Alderman.
w. w. Seaton IL Joseph w. Beck 70
Scattering IA c. X. Gardner Is
For Common Council.
w. Hicks SO John Kedgey 81
James B. Phillips 48 Joseph Follansbee 10
John Johnson, 40 Zachariah Hazel Is
Peter Brady 3S John A. Lynch IL
FIFTH WARD.
For Mayor. For Alderman.
w. w. Seaton 76 S. Byington 48
Scattering 3 ]. II. Van Reswick IS
For Common Council.
Joel w. Jones 48 Anon Woodward so
Jno McCauley IS G. w. Thompson "a
Jno E. Neale 35 Scattering 2
SIXTH WARD.
For Mayor. For Alderman.
w. w. Seaton 100 Thomas Thornley, lO1
For Common Council
G. H. Fulmer 62 James Crandell 80
Jno R. Queen SO R. H. Harrington 80
James Gull Al A. H. Lawrance 30
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The CONGO SERENADERs, Ga new band of Me-
lodists Of the Ethiopian order,) announce Con-
cert this evening, at Apollo Hall. See their card
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NEW BOOKBI.NDERY.

w LILLIAN H. NALLEY would respectfully in
form his friends and the public, that he has opened
Bookbindery on Pennsylvania avenue, next door to
Beerss Temperance Hotel. He would request those
who have books to bind to give him call, where he
may always be found ready to execute all orders left
with him. an I7-6m
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ID NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC.

d NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC.
lOECEIVED this day-Songs for the Sabbath
The Pastors Daughter, to the air of Dan Tucker
Cherriiy DER the Mountains, to the popular South
ern refrain, Going oyer the Mountain
L'Enfer Quadrille Daboliaue
Sweet is the Twilight Hour; The Poeman Comes
Lo, the Watchfre! Over There, a dolefu ballad
Souvenir of Ole Bull Sleeping, dreamed, Love
Lament Of the Irish Emigrant
Clay and Frelinghuysen; Kentucky Gentleman
Kentucky Melodies
National SoDgs-Our Flag is There, Star Span
gled Banner, The Land Of Washington, Sc.
Marches, Duets, Qufcksteps, SC.
large collection Of popular and favorite Songs.
Duets, Airs Waltzes, &c. sc. &c. for the piano
forte, &c. For sale by st
GARRET ANDERSON,
Between 18th and 18th streets, Pa. Ave.
N B.-A very large assortment of Portfolios for
music and for writing materials, from so cts TO Al
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REFRIGER.aTORS & PATENT ICE CREAM
r. FREEZERS.

REFRIGERaTORS & PATENT ICE CREAM
FREEZERS.
y UST received by the subscribers consignment of
0. Evanss Patent Refrgerators and Johnson's Patent
Ice Cream Freczers, from the manufacturers in Phil
ade phia direct to whichw call the attention of per-
sons wanting such articles. They come to us highly
recommended and the freezers in particular manner
have given the utmost satisfaction to those to whom
we have sold this spring.
We have also received from Cornelius, Of Phila-
delphia, handsome assortment of Chronicles and
Solar Lard Lamps, which will sell as low as they
have generally been purchased in this city at public
auction, and Of much superior quality.
BOTELER, DOM & co.
p s. All kinds of House Furnishing Goods al
ways on hand at the House Furnishing Store, oppo-
site the Centre Market. may 3l-3t
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CONGO Sc n e NJ ADERS!
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

A GRAND Vocal and Instrumental Concert will
n be given this evening, June 5, at Apollo Hail. by
the Congo Serenaders. Performance to commence
at half past o'clock. Admittance 25 cents. (See
bils.) je5-lt
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BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS!

II BOOKS. BOOKS! BOOKS!
IL frederick the Great and his Times by Tho.
mas Campbell; Anthon's Classical Dictionary; Lev.
eretts and Donegon's Lexicons Jean Manesca's
French Course; Anthon's ard Jacobs Greek Read
err; Anthons Cesar, Sallust, and large assortment
of classical works; jays Morning and Evening Ex-
ercises, Bishop Ives's Manual Of Prayer; Becker
stetts, Thornton's, and other family PRAYER Books
a large assortment of Bibles and Episcopal PRAYER
Books, elegantly bound in Turkey, Morocco, and
other binding; Methodist Hymn Books and Pious
Songs; Catholic Prayer Books, elegantly bound in
Turkey, Morocco, imitation binding, gilt, also in
plain sheep binding; Doway Bibles and Testaments;
the Explanation Of the Mass; the Way of the Cross
Sinners Guide; Elevation of the Soul and other de-
votional works, Rosaries, and Prayer Pictures For
sale at GARRET ANDERSON'S,
may 2l-f Penn av, btw 18th and 18th streets
r ETTER FROM THE HON. HENRY CLAY:
Ia ASHLAND, July 10, l043.
NY Dear Sir 1: Prior to your departure from Lex
ngton take pleasure in saying, that think your
portrait of me, for accuracy of likeness and beauty
of execution is crceed by any taken Of me, and
is greatly superior to any of the previous ones.
With best wishes for your further success and pros
perity, | am, faithfully, your friend and obsdient
servant, vs. III. CLAY.
Mr. j. w. DoDGE.
A few copies Of the above celebrated picture lust
received from the artist For SALE % SO per copy
JAS. M. DORSETT.
Snuff, Tobacco, and Fancy Store, Pennsylvania
avenue, No IL, east of Gadsby's Hotel may7
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u JUST RECEIVED.
i RIME Porto Rico sugar
Do New Orleans sugar
Double and single loaf sugar, best refined
Crushed and powdered do
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, and other
teas, fresh and of the best quality
Java, Maracaibo, Laguayra. and Rio coffee
Fresh lemons, spices, and pepper
Sperm and mould candles
Fresh lard, bacon, and cheese
Family and. Other brands of white wheat -four, to-
gether with complete assortment of goods in his
line, which will be sold at the lowest cash prices.
JOHN SEXSMlTH,
NAV 3O-Im between 9Th and 10th SITS. Penn. av.
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TN WHARFAGE
i HE subscriber having rented the wharf at the
foot of 18th street. known as Lenox's Wharf, which
cannot be surpassed for convenience by any in the
District, citizens of Washington, Alexandra, and
others, having goods of any description to land at
Washington, will be accommodated on as reasonable
terms as at any other wharf in the city There is
also large Storehouse attached, where goods can
be stored at small expense.
J. PETTIBONE & co.
may3-eodlm TAlex. Gazl
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The above sale is unavoidably postponed, in con-
sequence Of the weather, until MONDAY, 10th June,
at the same hour and place.
VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
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THE AGE OF BRass, OR THE FUN

The .1GE OF BR.fSO, UTC THE FUN
N DYNASTY.
Oontainng the political morals of certain political
characters; satire in six cantos, by Nobody No
thing of Nowhere, member of the Young Mems
Wing Convention, 1870. Price l2z cents. just re-
received and for sale by
NAV 81 X. FARNHAM
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A RARE CHANCE OFFERED.

IN A RARE CHANCE OFFERED.
u OR SALE.-The subscribers being about to retire
from business will sell at private sale the entire fur
uiture and fixtures of the Washington Billiard Saloon,
consisting of three Billiard Tables with the necessary
appurtenances, in complete order Bar Fixtures, &c
together with the lease 1t is situated at the north
east corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Al street..
From the location--it being in the vicinity OF the
principal hotels and boarding houses, independent
Of those large hotels now under course of erection
within few doors of the Saloon 1.-THE subscribers
feel no hesitation in saying rom the connecting cir
cumstances) that the investment will yield lucrative
profit. H. ;. e :. fOSSEII.
IL not sold at private sale within ten days, it will
be offered at public sale on the 18th instant, at half
past o'clock Terms One-fonrth cash, the remain
der in nine months from the day Of sale, With ap.
proved endorsed note. H. ]. s. J. FOSBETT.
je3 MAT. Int. & Bait. Sun cost
CHEAP PRINTING, WRAPPING, AND WRI-
ID TING PAPERS.
/ RINTING Paper, celored medium for book CO.
vers, shoe wrapping paper, white wrapping do. for
apothecares tea paper enveop paper cap and letter
paper ruled and plain, various qualities cap paper,
'u'''' ~ " 90 70 '' WIN. F. BAYLY,
mic Penn avenue, four doors west of 18th ST.
m BUTTER, MAPLE SUGAR, &c.
i HE subscriber has Just received from New York
10 tubs choice Goshen Butter
l,1O0 lbs Maple Sugar
90 boxes splendid Raisins, in the layer
80 l-2 and Ia boxes do
l cask fresh Currants, &c., SIC.
His stock is now complete, to which he invites
attention.
N. B. A few choice New York Cheese on hand
may 24-tf S. HOLMES, 7th street
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IN POST OFFICE C.aFE.
Il HE proprietor of this popular establishment, at
the corner Of 7th and Streets is now prepared to
furnish Dinners and Suppers to parties or single in
divduals, at the shortest notice. and in tho most %.
proved and recherche style He has secured the ssr,
vices of celebrated cssiiey, and pledges himseIfto
spare pains to please the palate of tho most fasti-
dous. Oysters from Cherrystone, Soft Crabs, Lob.
ster, &c., will be received throughout the summer.
and all seasonable delicases always on hand.
The bar of the Cafe is stocked with the choicest
Wines, Liqueurs and Cigars.
Every attention will be paid to those who honor
the Cafe with call.
may 20-tf p. A. DE SAULES.
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ELECTION RMS.

The following are the returns of the elections
which were held on Monday last for Mayor Of the
city, and for one Alderman and three Counclmen
in each of the several wards:
, 1844-03-09
7. II. Mcbride.

Statistics IF tie Coal Regioa.--
The Miners journal furnishes some
statistics Of the coal region, from
which we extract the following facts:
"Nuring the last year, the Schuyl-
kill region furnished considerably
more than one half tho coal sent to
market, the cxcess in its favor being
93,08l. In 1925, the quantity Of
coal shipped from that region was n
" ) BOG IONS; ia 1885, il had reached
335,685 tcas: in l843, 677,295 tons,
and in 1914. the Journal says it is
confident that the shipments from that
county will reach one million tons.
The capital invested in the trade in
the SchuvikIl region ulone. in steam
engines, fixtures at the coliieries, rail-
roads above and under ground, cars,
landings, beats, horses. etc, together
with the cana! aud railroad Ieadidg to
Philadelphia, will exceed sixteen mil.
ion dollars.