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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE.-The
tender passion which is so akin in its
strength and feryency to hate that it is but
the slightest transition from one to the
other, as Leicester knew, when he was
afraid of Elizabeths love, and as Richard
Gloster knew, when he pertinaciously press
ed his loathsome suit on Anne, has wrought
again a fearful tragedy. The more sugar
in wine the stronger vinegar it will make.
The greater the love the greater the intensi'
ty Of the recurrent hate. John G. AlIsworth,
living near Hamlet, in Mercer county, had
been engaged to Martha Martindale, and as
both their loves put on the mask of tickle
ness they quarrelled, John descended to
the masculine pesuasion of his broad heavy
ha nd, to bring Martha to her knees, and
was arrested aud fined 500 90 for assault
he concealed his chagrin, purchased re
volver on tick, stole through the ghastly moon.
lightto his mistress win dow raised it and fired
at her in her bed the ball making flesh
wound on her arm and striking her forehead
and lodging in her temple. He then leaped
down and wisely put al end to his own
foolish existence by blowing out his brains.
Miss Martindale will recover.
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mastery tAeC"hoH' llS bhhClHS LluEhNh
and statue Of Ethan Allen have an European
reputation and he is as fully capable of ex
ecuting the commission US Mr. Volk, or any
sculptor on the continent.
1t argues the Uaion's ignorance Of Ameri.
can art,to speak impersonally Of Mr.. Meade,
Il. fit had not heard Of him before.
NEw SrnyEs.-Mchael Kane and Co...
have received the agency Of the celebrated
Garden City cook stove, smoke and gas
burner, for either coal or wood. u Is re-
garded as the very best and most desirable
stove ever made. Call at their store aud
look at it, and get circular describing IT,
They also are exclusiv' agents for the
Home Comfort Charming stove tor q small
family.
They keep oil the s,9s Of the Plymouth
Rock, the Charter Oak, and all the best
STYLES Of cook stoves.
Ia heating stoves their assortment is also
large and comprises the very best kinds,
among which may be found selffeeding
hard coal stove
Go to Mike Kane & Co., for your stoves
and all sorts of copper tin, and sheet iron
ware, and housekeeping goods. They have
n fine stock and sell cheap.
Tie concert Of the Ligh: Guard band, of
Chicago, which ranks with the Gcrmania,
OF Boston, and the Seventh Regiment, Of
New York, and which can be Transmitted
into an orchestra Of yiolins, clariOncts, bas.
soous, ETC., at q moments notice, has been
postponed to Wednesday evening Of next
week, (the l4th, } when they will give one of
their delightful orchestral performances, as
sisted by the Mendelssohn singing society.
All music.loyers should be careful not TO
miss the treat. The following letter gives
the reason
CmCAGO, Oct. 9TH, 1865.
Mr.. DANFORTH--DEAR SIR The con.
cert | advertised to come off in your place
on the 9Th inst is postponed to the 18th, in
order to enable me to brlng before your PEG
PIE the young Aud Deautllul operate Sthr'
Miss Belle scott. IL gives me pleasure TO
give you tins information, as u VIII make
1ne en'er'a,nmeh. 'ne p mos ''g ta Oh d 'ne
tsement and make note in your local col.
umn. Sincerely yours,
C.. II. RUSSELL.
A RADICAL BANNER lsPROyED.-
,,,,.o, a., l..,,or., ,o,,,o5 h., Tho rods !,
theIF fhuher r"Ily IL 'H'S C''!i WAS o"o O'"''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD.

5. X, BARNES, Surgeon. General Z. 5. A.
Washington.
p. J. HORwITZ, Chief Medical Department
US. NJ, Washington.
b. W. BLISS, NJ, D., Washington.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

II experience, an entire success. Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable They are tho
only Medicine. perfectly adapted to popular use,
80 simple that mistakes cannot DO made IN US
ing thcm; so harmless as to be free from danger,
and 10 efficient as TO be always reliable. They
have raised The highest eOmmendatiun from all,
and will always render satisfaction:
Nos. Cents.
Cures Fevers, Congestion, Indnmmations."2j
Worms, Worm Fevor, Worm Colic...2j
CryingiColic or Teethng Of IntRnts.2J
" Diarrhma Of Children OF Adults......25
Dysentery, Gripping, Bilious Colic..,"5
Cholera-Morbus Vomiting ........,...2J
Coughs, Colds, Bronohits...............25
& Neuralgia, ToOthachc Faoeachc......25
q Headaches, Sick IIcadacho, NertigO~3
10 Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomac h.........".Z5
II Suppressed, or Painful Perods.....a.25
l2 " Whites, too PrOfuso Pcriods..,...,,"9j
IS Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing. 20
IA q" Salt Rheum, Erysipelhs, Eruptions.2j
u Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains ......25
Is Fever and Agus, Chill Fover, Agues SO
II Piles, blind or beedin z ......,,.,.......5O
IS 0pthalmy, and Sore or Weak EyCs.JO
10 Catarrh, acute or chronic, Influenza 80
20 Whooping Cough, violent coughs.5O
81 Asthma, oppressed Breathing. .,".....JO
% Ear Discharges, impaired hearing so
% SCrofula, enlarged glands, swcllings"5O
"a General Debility, physical weakness so
% DrOpsy, and scAnty soCTctiUnF. ,..,.,.CO
26 Sea Sickness, sickness from riding.5
27 Kidney Disease, Gravel .......,........,50
2s Nervous Debility Seminal Ennis
gions, involuntary Discharge 60
~ d" Sore Mouth, Cankor....... .....,.........5O
20 Urinary Weakness, wC'tiug bed..,".JO
81 " Painful Periods, with Spasins ........JU
% = Sufferings nj change Of life.........I No
50 " Epilepsy, Spasms 81 Nilus' Danccl go
a. n cd zorro throat 80
FAMILY CASES.
Of IS to 20 large Walls, moroC-
co or rosewood case, contain
ing a specific for every ordina-
rv disease q family is subject
to, and books of directions,
From $40 to G35
Smaller Family and Travelling Cases ....
with " to rs INSTRUMENTATION S5 to ~
Specifics for al Private Diseases, bo.h
for Curing and for Preventive treat
nont, in yials and pocket Gases. from 81 to %
PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns, Bruises, Lamene SIS,
goreness, Sore Thro5ty Sprains,
Toothache, Earache. Neuralgia,
rheumatism, Lumbago, Piles, Sore
Ewes. Boils, StingS, Bleeding of the
Lungs, Nose, Stomach, or of Piles;
Corns, Ulcers, Old Sores. Price 90
cts. to $1.7S.
va These Remedies, except PONDS Elk
| TRACT, BY tho case or single box, are sent y
any part of the country, by mail or express, freq
| of charge on receipt OF the price.
Address HUMPHREYS' SPECIFIC
HEMEOPATHIC MEDICINE co,
Office and Depot, No. tG2 BnoApwAT, New York.
Dr.. UrVpuREYs is consulted dniiy nj his office,
personally OF by lettor, as above, for all forms Of
disease
A hll and fresh assortment Of these medicines
always ut
G. a. BENsER's,
ROCK ISLAND.
| febl4dly.
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SOLICITORS AND ATTORNEYS.
WIN. +. CHANDLER, Washington. h. c.
GEORGE HARDING, PhilRialphia, Pa

This Company, National in its character, offers,
by reason ots large capital low rates Of Premium,
and New Tables, the most desirable means Of in
suriug life yet presented to the public.
The rates Of premium being largely reduced
arc made as favorable 10 the insurers as those VI
the best Mutual Companies, and avoid all the
complications and uncertainties Of Notes, DiNl-
ienis. and the misund erstandings which the lat.
ter are go apt to cause the Policy Holders.
Several new and atuactiAe tables are now pre-
sentcd which need only 10 be understood to
prove acceptable to the public, such as the ! NJ
OME-PRODUCING POLICY and RE-
TJtRN PREMIUM POLICY. In the for
mer, the policy-holicr not only secures life-iu-
| surance payable at death, but will receive, If
| living. after period Of few years, an annual
income equal to ten pur cent 90 per cent Of tho
| par Of his policy. Tx Che latter, tho Company
agrees to return to the assured the total amount
Of money be has paid in, ia addition TO the
amount VI his policy.
The attention Of persons contemplating tn'ur-
ing their lives or increasing the amount Of insur-
ancc they already have, is called to tbs special
advantages offered by the National Life Iuspr-
ance Company.
Circulars. Pamphlets, and full particulars Civ
en- on application Ia the Branch Office Of the
Company in this city. or to its General Agents
E-ts- LOCAL AGENTS ARE WANTED in
every city and Town ana aspirations from
competent parties for such agencies, with suita-
bio endorsements, should be addressed TO tho
| COMPANN'S GENERAL AGENTS ONLY, in
| their respective district
GENERAL AGENTS Oi' THE COM
pANI,
JAY COOKE & CO.. New York, for New York
State and Northern New Jersey.
Il, W. CLARK d co., for Pennsylvania and
southern New Jersey.
JAY COOKE d co, Washington, D. c., for
MaryIan Delaware, Virginia, District CO.
lumbia, and West Virginia.
| ]. A. ELLIS y Co, Chicago, H., for Illinois,
| Wisconsin and Iowa.
| HON. STEPHEN MILLER, 81. Paul. for Min
| nesota,
| septldcOd WON.
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SPECIAL uoTTUHs.

TYR. JAMES, FORMERLY OF JAMES
IL Lock Hospital, Custom House street, New
Orleans, La, established in 1850, for ths last
eight years located in Chicago, H., can be con-
suIted a. bts otice and parlOTs,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

are to be found at Rome. In the Jnioa'S
mention of Mr.. yolk, this morning, it refers
inyidiously to the award Of the commission
Of the National Lincoln monumental Spring.
field, 70 Larkin G. Meade, Jr., Of Vermont,
No artist in the country stands superior to
Mr.. Meade in grandeur Of conception, or
mastery execution. His dancing Iingara'
and statue of Ethan Allen have an European
reputation, and he is as fully capable of ex.
ecuting the commission as Mr. Volk, or any
sculptor on the continent.
1t argues the Uaion's Ignorance Of Ameri.
cnn art to speak impcrsoually of Mr.. Meade,
"a fit had not heard Of him before
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Stocks and Money.

Photographed to the ARGUS.
Nav YoRK, Oct. 7.
Cold ,4O4.
GtnokE-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURANTUR.
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS

HAvEPROvED. FRoMTHEMOsT AMPLE
IL experience, an entire success. Simple
Prompt. Efficient and Reliable. They are tho
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular usc,
49, 20 simple that mistakes cannot DO made IN us
ing thom; so harmless as TO be free from danger
and 10 efficient as 70 be always reliable. They
have raised The highest eOmmendatun from all,
and will always render satisfaction
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Directors +:

OlTGCLOTS
JAY Cooke, Phila. Il. A. Rollins, Wash.
{. II. Clark, Phila. Henry d. Cooke, Wash.
+. K. Starr Phiu. W. L. Chandler, Wash.
W. q. Moorhcad, Phn John d. Defrees, Wash.
George h. Tyler, Ph'A Edward Dodge, N. \.
J. H. Clark, Phila II. y. Fahnsstoc ". Y.
officers: .a..s @
CLARENCE II. CLARK, Philadelphia, Presidt.
HENRY D. COOKE, Washington Vice Pres't.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive
Committee.
EMERSON W. PEET, Philao sec'y and Ao-
tuary.
L. $. TURNER, Washington, Assistant Sccy.
FRANCIS @. SMITH, NJ. D., Medical Director.
J. EWING MEARs, NJ. D., Asst Med. Dt-
rpptOr.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24
"a NEW Usage TREATY.

Commisstonerrss are now on their way
to the headquarters of the Usage Indians
to make new. treaty with. that tribe.
We sincerely hope the treaty may re-
suit in the government getting posses
sion of all their valuable lands in the
south part of this State, and in sending
the Osages south into the Indian coun-
try. Their lands are not exceeded in
value, as an agricultural region, in Kan
ans, and the sooner they can be opened to
settlement the better for Kansas and the
county at large. After the treaty is
made, if its terms are satisfactory, we
hope our congressional delegation will
use every exertion in their power in
urging its ratification, in order that this
valuable body of lands may be speedily
opened for settlement. There are thou
sands of citizens waiting for the consul
nation of such a treaty, and not long af-
ter It's being made available for settlers
it win become one of the most populous
regions in Kansas.
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CHEERING NEWS.
work aiout to commence on our r liIroa

work ae0nt 70 commence on our RnIrOad
We have some good news, this week
in regard to our Neosho Valley Rail
road. We clip the following interest
ing paragraph from the junction City
linton, of last Saturday:
tSThe news from the contractors o.
the Union Pacific Southern Branch, il
still moro favorable. 1t appears that
the Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania party
became dissatisfed and proposed to re.
tire for O certain bonus, or if the Beach
party attempted to commence work
they would sue out an Injunction. AT
ter due consideration the Beach party
agreed to pay the bonus, and letter has
been received from Beach's attorney,
stating that he had just finished settle
ment with the Mauch Chunk party, pay
ing them what they demanded. This
ends all difficulty, and they announced
their readiness to start for Kansas. We
may expect shortly to see the reality of
all this."
I'm addition to the above we may say
that Mr.. Hanna, editor of the Salina
Herald, who came down the valley on
Wednesday informs US that gentleman
who was at Junction City on Monday,
learned from reliable citizen of that
place that q force of several hundred
hands would be on next week to COM
mence work on the road. This news
all seems reliable, and we shall not be
surprised to announce next week that
work is really begun.
Some people along the Valley have
become impatient about this enterprise,
and we have heard not few predic-
tons that the whole affair had gone by
the board. Many people seem to forget
that there are always delays in starting
. work Of such magnitude as the con-
s.ruetion of 125 miles of railroad. In
the first place, q road having the valua-
bic franchises this one possesses, has to
go through the hands Of specializing
companies who get hold of it to make
little money by selling 1t out. We sus-
pect that was the sole object Ofthe Penn
sylvania company alluded to, in get
ting into this company last fall. After
the bonuses are all made out of the en-
tcrprise some company takes hold and
builds the road. This is generally the
history of railroad enterprises having
rich franchises, and for our part we have
never grown impatient at the delay in
commencing work on our Valley road,
feeling satisfied that it would have to
undergo the "bonus" process before any
work would be commenced.
Whether work is to commence now
or not, we feel sure that this road is soon
to DO built. We base this opinion on
two simple arguments. The country to
be traversed by the road demands and
will support it the franchises are for
tune to the company who will build it,
the moment the road is completed.
Railroad men see these things, and will
build the road. Its construction at no
distant day is just as certain as the con-
stTuction of any railroad in the west.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24
POsTPONEMENT OF THE Usage LAND
SALES.

The sale of the Usage Indian lands
which was to have commenced on the
first of May has been indefinitely post
poned. This win be good news to the
settlers on those lands, for hundreds OF
them were lily prepared to purchase
their lands at this time, because. they
have not yet begun to make anything
from their farms. The settlers will
remember Senators Ross and Pomeroy
for their faithful and efficient efforts in
their behalf. B sr !. su
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24

The Topeka Record furnishes an
amusing account of the freaks played by
bolt of chain lightning that struck the
house of citizen few days ago:
Mr.. Swingley's residence, southeast
of town, was struck by lightning about
noon Sunday. 1t followed down the
kitchen stove pipe, passed through the
coffee pot, tore the shoes off of Mrs.
Swingley's feet, burned her feet little,
left her and one of her daughters on the
floor The cellar door was open, and
the electricity took a look into the eel
lar, killed a dog that had just gone down
with one of the girls, but did not injure
the girl. It tore off the whole east side
u ,roS, nc ihJureu parties arc All uoilis
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24

as the Eastern mail for the counties
west, southwest and south are ceRcern-
ed, we demand for them better state of
things. Willour Congressional delega-
ton help US? We know they have done
SO heretofore, and we believe they will
again. Let rs POI the petitions into
their hands, and when they receive them
we ask for such petitions their personal
attention and their efforts until we have
accomplished what we want for the
country. We want them to besiege the
department in our behalf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24

Lieut.. Gov. Green, of this State, who
is now in Washington, writes. to the
Manhattan Radical the following opin-
ion as to events in the future. We don't
know whether he is q prophet, or the
son of prophet" but time viii tell:
johnson will be impeached, Wade
will be inaugurated President, Pomeroy
will be elected President of the Senate,
there will be general clearing out of
the offices, Grant viii be nominated at
Chicago for President, and Wade for
Vice President and the ticket elected in
November next" a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24

The Fremont QOwa) Times SAYS the
grasshOppers have Matched out thicker
than ever. The ground froze solid ias4
winter with no snow, but they Matched.
The prairies were burned over, but they
warmed themselves by the fire, and
came out healthy. It rained, and thew
looked refreshed. Wednesday night
we had q snow storm that would have
killed any common eritter, and Thurs
day morning we saw the little cusses
pelting each other with snow-balls.
Like Darlial Webstes. they saint dead
YETI ~ u4
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24

CHRIsTEAN CoNvENTIoN.-The Evan
gelical churches Of the State are invited
TO send delegates of the pastor and one
to three laymen frOn each church, to
meet with the churches Of Lawrence, at
the Baptist church, on "Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, April 10Th, 3Oth,
aud May LIST commencing Wednesday
evening, april 10Th, at ~ o'clock.
d.. Moody, Of Chicago, and K. A.
BnEnell, Of Milwaukee, and other dis.
tiRguiShed iaymen win be present. All
perEORs designing to attend this conyen,
ton will please notify 8. N. Simpson,
Lawrence, and on arrival report at the
baptist church. s.sal: -.
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presented his annual report which was accept
Ordered by the Board that v. R. Holmes be
allowed the sum Of $500 for services as trus-
tee to be paid out of any money in the town
snip treasury not otherwise appropriated.
y F. w. Perry trustee Of Elmendar0 town
ship presented his annual report which was
accepted and ordered filed.
Ordered, by the Board, that B. F. w. Perry
De allowed the sum of $500 for services as
trustee, to be paid out OF any money In the
township treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J.S. Carter trustee Of Pike township pre-
sented his annual report, which was accepted
| and ordered filed.
| Crdes I'd by the Board, that J. V. Carter be
allowed the sum of $500 for services as trus-
| tee, to be paid out of any money in the town.
ship treasury not otherwise appropriated.
| Z. 81. Mosher. Commissioner appointed to
| adopt plan andsaSsess cost Of building bridge
in jackson township, made report of plan and
estimate OF cost; which was accepted, and
Ordered by the Board, that the township trus-
tee be instructed to build said bridge according
to the plan adopted by said board.
Ordered by the board that a. L. Keys be ap-
pointed Commissioners to draw plan and as
sess the cost OF bridge ovir Beaver creek II
Pike township near NJ. w. Phillips. Viewer:
and surveyors appointed to view and change
the EmpopIa and Eldorado State road as asked
/ for in the petition of w. II. Skinner and 9th
ers; presented report which was accepted
and said viewers having reported unfavorablt
to the esta bllshing of said change; it was OF
| dered that said proposed change shall not b
made, and w. ii. Skinner be ordered to bay al
cost that may have accrued in the viewin:
and surveying of said road.
j. e. Fraker eX-Treasurer Of Lyon Co., pre-
scented a report which was accepted and order
ed filed.
Ordered, by the Board, that Noyes spicer an,
j. l.. Williams be appointed committee to eX
anime the Treasurers books and accounts fron
the organization of the county, and report a
the regular meeting Of the Board to be held O
the first monday in July next.
Ordered by the board, that A. R. Bancroft
authorized to furnish Stationery for Count
| officers.
Ordered by the Board, that the followin
bills and accounts be allowed and orcers draw
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24

The Atchison Champion says: {" Ad-
vices from source that leaves no room
to doubt their correctness, assure us
that the bill giving additional aid to the
Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad,
will pass Congress within ten days after
the impeachment trial is concluded.
The road will strike directly west to the
great bend of the Republican river, and
thence follow up the Republican to the
Platte valley. The same adyices assure
us, in equally positive terms, that the
railroad bridge across the Missouri riv-
err at this city is certain to be built.
This is glorious news for Atchison and
Kansas"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-24
TIE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.

The Presidents counsel closed their
testimony on the Goth. On the 2Sd Mr..
Boutwell, opened the argument on the
case on behalf of the Managers 1t Is
expected vote will be reached by next
"wednesday or Thursday. There are
some speculations as to whether the re-
quisite two thirds can be found to vote
for the conviction OF johnson. All is
mere speculation. So faras we are able
to Judge from the votes heretofore CIV
en-, we believe he will be busted.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE WICHATA
TOWN COMPANY. =

AT meeting of the Incorporators of
the Wichita Town and Land CoInpan-
"" held at Emporia on tho 23d of April
1868. W.. II. Lawrence was elected
temporary President, and E. p. Ban
croft temporary Secretary s. Treasurer
On motion it was resolved, that the
Secretary be and is hereby authorized
and directed to make map of Wichita,
dividing 64O acres into town lots and
streets, and 800 acres into five acre lots,
setting apart suitable locations for Pub
lie Buildings, churches, Schools s. Parks
and to procure 800 photographic copies
of the same, on the most reasonable
terms possible to issue a circular set
ting forth the advantages of the town as
a depot for the sale of southern cattle,
to procure Blank Certificates for Origi-
nal Interests and Sharcs, e...d TO do sucil
other things and matters as in his judge
ment may be necessary for the best in
terests of the Town.
On motion it was voted that the next
meeting, for the election of permanent
officers, and the transaction of other nee
essary business, shall be called at sucl
time and place as the President and
Secretary may appoint, of which meet
ing each member of the Company shall
be duly notified. On motion the meet
ing adjourned.
w. w. H. LAWRENCE, Pres.
Z. L. BANCROFT, Secretary.
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The steam man was made in Newark,
and the Courier Of that city AYERS that
ali the talk about its walking even the
length of its nose, is pure humbug ii
never did and in all probability it never
win do even so much as that.
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The Hays City 1Adrance learns that
an order has been received from the
Post Office Department directing the
contractors oIrthe mail route between
Hays City and Santc Fe to increase the
service to six times per week. This
will be of the utmost advantage to pas
sengers going to the new mines. has