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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

Mr.. Beck Of KY, remarked that he had
served on the appropriation committee two
years, and it was the stingest committee that
ne ever knew. 1t had to come back with a
deficiency bill, and he predicted that the
present committee would have to do the same
after the Presidential election.
The discussion was continued BY Mr..
Wood who attacked the administration for Its
extravagant and enormous expenditures.
Mr.. Hale of Me-, replied by a comparison
! with the Buchanan administration, which he
said increased the debt 1874 ZOO, 900 in the
time of profound peace. As to the statement
quoted by Mr.. Wood from the civil service
report, no one would claim that it was borne
out by facts and figures. On the contrary
the cost of collection was not more than FIVE
or six per cent. of the aggregate revenues.
Mr.. Maynard of Tenn, suggested that the
expenses of collecting the revenue was only
four per cent.
Mr.. Hale explained that what the civil SER
vice commissioners meant to convey in the
remark quoted was not that one-fourth of the
revenue was stolen, but owing to the system,
one-fourth of what ought to be received by
the government was lost, and that was owing
to the spoils, system handed down from
democratic days. All these appeals for
economy amounted to nothing less than re-
PuuiatiOh VI the pupllc ueDt ana tne st0ppage
of pensions.
Mr.. Randall of Penn, said there had been
taken from the people in the last year $780,
100000, and he wanted to know what had
become of that money.
Mr.. Kelley said the real amount was three
hundred and eighty-three millions.
Mr.. Wood remarked that the cost of col
Letting customs ten years ago under the DEM
ocratic party, was three millions a year ;.now
it was nine millions. Then there was no
such outrageous expositions of wrong and
fraud and plundering, as was now being
brought to light by the investigation in New
York.
Mr.. Kellogg of Ct, remarked that at that
time the amount of customs duties collected
was less than $lO0.0O0,000 and it cost 3d.
100000 to collect it, whereas the amount col
iected last year was S206, 900, 600.
MIR. Wood replied that it should cost very
little more to collect 5000 600 900 than to
collect $l00.000,000, because the machinery
Of collection was all the same.
The general debate was then closed and
the clerk proceeded to read the bill BY classes
for amendments, and after progressing thro'
thirteen pages of the bill which contains fifty
six pages, the committee rose.
The Senate amendments to the bill author
izing importation of machinery were nom
concurred in and committee of conference
ordered.
Mr.. Dawes mentioned privately that plate
glass had already been imported and duty
paid on it.
The House at 4 o'clock adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

They are Zen. VIM. p. Hsines, Rlehr,a r
Rice and Atwood Levenseler. DIAN =;
Repuhlicanism have made about equal hsycc
with the rest. WA nm :"
A correspondent Of the Argus writes thu,
great indignation is expressed by the citizens
of Lowell against a member Of the clerical
profession, who, after he had been told by I
physician that he had the small pox, visited
several stores and families in that toWr. thuI
exposing more than q hundred persons q
this most terrible disease. Many schools
have been stopped and it is feared that tn,
worst is yet to come.
Greenleaf Philbrick of Sangerville, CON,
mitted suicide by hanging yesterday morn.
ing. The cause was temporary insanity
He had attempted to take his life once be
fore, but was cut doyn by neighbor and
saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

What unspeakable relief is afforded to the
burning and throbbing flesh by a single appli.
cation of that unequaled balsam for human or
brute suffering, Mexican Mustang Eminent
The tormenting and sleep-destroying pains of
rheumatism, govt and neuralgia. are COM
pletely banished by its use; stiffness of the
joints and painful swellings, quickly yield to
its emollent influence; it heals bruises, cuts,
scalds, etc., with astonishing rapidity. For
sprains, spring halt, scratches, saddle, collar
and harness gals, as well as the more serious
external maladies of the horse, it is swift and
thorough remedy. jsn20-+eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
News From Washington.

Washington, 23. Commodore David Nc
Dougal has been detached from the COM
mand of the South Pacific squadron and
Master f. j. Whitaker has been ordered to
the Boston Navy Yard. Preparatory orders
directing Rear Admiral Thornton a. Jenness
to the command of the Asiatc squadron were
received to-day.
The Senate foreign committee to-day voted
to request the Secretary Of the State to with
draw the name of Chas. Hale as Assistant
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

Benz. S. Wright, Esq, of Boston, was in
town yesterday, and handed Mrs. D'Arthenay
present from the Mystic Park Association,
in the shape OF studs bride. which will be
worn by the publc's favorite, "foung Fear
naught." The bride is of superior workman
ship, is marked with the colts name and from
it flies two ribbons on which are printed
Fearnaught's triumphs the pas. season at the
New England Fair and at the fair OF the Pre-
sumpscot Park Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
NEWS BY MAIL.

The steamer Hassier, with the American
scientific party, put into Barbados Dec. ~,
to repair her air-pumps. DR.. Martin LEFT
and returned home on the steamer Erie,
owing to trouble with his eyes.
1t is reported at st. Thomas that revolu-
ton, headed by Pimentsl, 10 in progress in
San Domingo against Baez, and three small
towns have risen.
The laborers on the railroad in Panama
have struck and the company have called
on the government to protect the employees.
Much delay is occasioned to the steamers IN.
loading.
1t is reported that the German governments
refuses to join in movement of the Eupss
pean powers for the suppression Of me Ia
ternational society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

We regret to learn that there is no improve
ment in the condition of Mr.. Burton, Register
of Probate, and little hopo of his recovery.
Though conscious when aroused, he lies in
drowsy state, taking no nourishment, and
shows no signs of rallying from the blow
which Frustrated him. He has the sympathy
of numerous friends who have called upon
him and the best Of care by his family and
nejghbors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
Boston Items.

Boston, 20. The bill for general railroad
law introduced and advocated by Charles
Hale, passed third reading in the Massa-
chusctts Senate to-day.
The bankruptcy case of the Independent
Insurance Company of Boston was before
Judge lowell too day, on the question wheth-
er an insolvent law of the Commonwealth or
any single State is suspended by the opera
ton of the bankrupt law of the United States.
Decision reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
New YORK. January, %.

Mariposa do ptd Canton Co. 81 Cum
berland Co. 4G Western Union Tel. Co., ~
Quicksilver Mining Coz rs !; Pacific Mail, 51'i
Boston Water Power, 40 Adams TX. Co.. 81
Wells, Fargo Co., IS american Merchants Tn
60 q. $. tx. Co., 81 N: Central 81 Hudson
HARLEM, liz do. pfi l2o Reading. Ii3i. Mich,
Central, III Lake Shore and Michigan southern
80 Illinois Central 1871 ;Cleveand Il Pttsburg
Chicago Rock Island, 1895 Mil. n st. Paul 555
do. pid., SIX Toledo, Wabash &sWeetern, ,3as;
Hante, 20 do pid IS; Alton, iai do, pid ~
Ohio \ Miss. 46la boston, Hartford 4 Eric. b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK. January, %.

COTTON-sales 1850 bales: mid. uplands 221s
FLOUR $780, state 515g 125; round hoop ONO
651a7s0 : western 15aH0 southern 67jsD so.
WHEAT l6oO0 bu NO. 2 spring I5's l52 +; new
60 do winter red ana amber western i5S gl6S
CORN 10000 new mixed western 20 az
OATS-sales 26oe0 western 5is4a5i
PORK new mess, 5la.5o. OLD, 1880
1862 prime,
LARD o.. ot& steam: kettle, iO)..
BUTTEk-Westn. 1lsl4h; state, 23d34.
WHISKEY ; Western free, %
RlCE-Caroiina, IA ass.
SuGAR-PortO kico. . ;Muscovado, s'sal0
MOLASSES-N. 0. 45d57
SP'rS TURPENTISE-- a691.
ROSIN- 5is0
PrTROLEUM-crude,1 Is a23s refined,
TALLOW- 9d93S
FRElGHTS TO LIVERPOOL. - Cotton, sic 4
I'D -four 0s Cd, wheat d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

The legislative committee on Treasurer's
Accounts, have made a full examination Of
that officers accounts, and having found
everything correct, will report to-day. Hon.
William Caldwell will be reelected Treas
urer without the formality Of caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
The Weather.
PROBABILITIES.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-7 p. NJ.
PROBABILITIES.
The barometer will probably continue ris-
ing during the night east of the Mississippi
Valley and extend eastward to the Atlantic
coast, with falling temperature. North
winds and clearing weather will prevail very
generally during tonight and Wednesday
except possibly over the lake region. The
pressure will diminish over the northwest
during the night and extend its influence on
Wednesday to the Ohio Valley and Lake
Huron, the wind backing to the west and
south with increasing cloudiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

IRON IN THE BLooD.-When the blood is
well supplied with its iron element, we feel
vigorous and full of animation. 1t is an in
sufiiciency of this vital element that makes us
feel weak and low spirited; in such cases, the
Peruvian Syrup "a paotoxide of iron) can
supply this deficiency, and its use will invig-
crate us wonderfully. 3t+&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

The stable keepers complain that every
BODY owns a team of his own and invites his
cousin to ride out, so that notwithstanding the
doing has been excellent, business in horse
letting has been unusually dull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

Probably the largest number of petitions
day in one branch of the Maine Legislature,
were introduced into the House yesterday
and referred to the approximate committees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

In municipal court yesterday, Sylvester L.
kimball of Bangor was up for drunkenness,
to which charge he plead guilty, and being
unable to pay his fine was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

FELLOWS COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPoPnos-
PHITEs.-Clergymen who were obliged to
withdraw from the pulpit on account Of Cler-
gymen's Sore Throat, have recovered by us
ing this valuable preparation, and are now
preaching again. jan23-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
locaI anu State Menus.

The subject Of Murray's lecture, next week
will be "Deacons."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

The Lewiston & Auburn Railroad bill, pro-
viding for road from Lewiston to Danville
Junction, connecting with the Grand Trunk
Railway, will come up in the Senate for dis
cussion to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

An order from the Adjutant General, an
nouncing the staff of the Governor, may be
found in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
DieO.

In Boston, 18th inst, James i. Otis, formerly of
Waterville, aged % years.
In Winslow l4th inst, Alfred Wood, aged G3
years, months.
In Fairfield 9th ult., Moses Farmer, aged -
years, months, formerly of Temple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

The Capital Guards yesterday attended
with full ranks the funeral OF their late COM
rade, Thomas c. FlagG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
@arrieD.

In Bangor, 18th inst, VIM. H. Harlow to Miss
Mary H. daughter of the late DR.. Charles Smell.
In Winslow. 10th inst, Charles ii. Richardson, Of
Hallowel to Miss Lydia c. Bourne, of Nassalboro'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

The Trustees of the State College of Ag-
riculture will hold a meeting in this city to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
Boston Bank Statement.

Boston, Is. Statement of Boston National
Banks as returned to the Clearing House,
Monday morning JAN ped:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
parties interested, after which, if the location

parties interested, after which, if the location
is approved, the corporation may proceed
with the construction Of their road. No OBJ
lection to be considered conclusive, or loca-
ton refused, solely because the road may run
parallel to or come in competition with any
other existing or proposed road, provided
they shall file at the proper places plan of
the location of the road, defining its courses,
distances and boundaries but the location so
flied shall not vary from the route first pre-
sented to the board of commissioners, unless
the variation shall be approved by them. If
the corporation does not begin the construc-
ton of its road and expend thereon ten per
cent. of the amount Of its capital within three
years after its articles of association are filed,
or shall not finish and put the road in opera
ton within five years from the same time, its
corporate existence ceases. Every corpora
ton shall make map or profile of their route.
The bill further provides for the election of
three railroad commissioners ut the next an
nual election of State officers, and every Sec
ond year thereafter; the commissioners to
hold office for two years, commencing on the
first day of January next, and to discharge
the duties imposed upon the present commits
sioners as well as those imposed by this and
subsequent enactments. Each corporation to
have the right to establish and collect such
tolls for the transportation of persons and
freight over its road as the directors shall
deem fair and reasonable, and have lien on
its freight therefor When the commission
ers are satisfied that the tolls are unreason-
ably high, they may revise and establish them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
Cincinnati Produce Market

CINCINSATI, January, %.
MESS PoRK-la.0o
LARD 81.
BULK MEATS-sdes 81,
BACON-shouler, ga Clear rib -. sides "a
WHISKEY-eS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24

MISS EDITH O'GORMAN, recently converted
MI TO Professionalism Young, sprghty and smart
For several years inmate of st. Joseph's Con.
vent, Hudson City, New Jersey. She will deliver
her Startling and Thrllling Lecture entitled Life
in Convent" Miss OGorman has had personal
deep interest to thousands, and Miss O'Gorman,
having been a Nun herself is capable of giving
vivid picture of the interior of such institution
II only occurs once in life time, that the public
have an opportunity of hearing an Escaped Nan
lecture on Convent Life. She will relate how she
became converted to otestaptsm. This will be
of the most interesting and instructive lectures
ever given in this city She has recently been peak
ing to crowded houses in other cities, the largest
halls being filed to Overlooking.
Tickets, IS cents. Reserved seats only Is cents
extra. Now for sale at L. +. Patterson'5, 14l Wa.
ter Street.
As-Be and get Your seats and tickets in
time. jan20-t4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
Nominations by the Governor.

by the Governor.
The following nominations were made by
the Governor, under date of January goth:
STATE.
Joseph II. Williams, Augusta, J.P. Q.
James G. Madigan. Houlton. 50
Rev. VIM. l.. Stevenson, Montvile. Sol
emnize Marriages.
Rev. Thaddeus Baddershall. Winterport,
Solemnize Marriages.
ANDRoscoGGIS.
VIM. II. Mccain, Poland, JP.Q.
VIM. +. Garcelon, Lewiston. "
Isaac G. Curtis, q &"
Joseph Daniels q
Kingsbury Donnell Webster, :.
ARoosTooK.
Hadley Fairfield, IIoulton,
John Burnham '' 80
Emelus Stackpole. Monticello "
FRANKLIN.
Benz. l.. IIawes, Coplin Pl.
Asaph Boyden, Industry,
David L. Perry, Letter f. Pr
HANCOCK.
Avery II. Whitmore, Verona.
kNox.
j. Fred Merrill, Rockland, Not. Pub.
Henry Spauldng, So. Thomaston, J. 7. Q.
PENoBsCoT.
VIM. II. Chesley, Lincoln,
Samuel Phipps, Hampden,
Daniel A. Murray, Lincoln, Trial Justice.
PIsCArAor1s.
Aretus Chaplin, Monson, !. p. @.
VIM. F. jerks, Brownville. -
Jos. Lamson, Sebec, -
SOMERSET.
Augustus J. Lane, No. Pl, bed. Jus.
Cyrus 7. Briggs, Briggs Pl.. J. ?. Q.
WALDO.
Ezekiel Prescott, Liberty, =
WASHINGTON.
l.. G. Downes, Machias, Not. Pub.
VIM. II. Boardman, Calais. Coroner.
YORK.
Timothy Dame, Elliot, }. L. G.
Joseph Dane, kennebunk, 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-24
IAL g. COMMERC AL
New York Money Market.

SEw YORK. January, -
Gold closed at 100
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-02-10
Monroe County Matters.

"fhe world meves.n So does the town
of Madisonville. Small matters some
times produce great changes. Improve
ments are now the order here. The young
men are taking in partners; or as it is leap
year and woman is entitled to the inside
track, they may have the handling of the
ribbons.
The citizens are waking up to the Inl-
pOrtance of emigration, and Introducing
new men, new tools, new ways.
Agriculture is claiming much attention.
The old stakely corner has been re-mod-
eled int an agricultural depot, where the
farmer can obtain his tools, fertilizers and
appliances without going from home.
They are not all made in Tennessee, but
Colonel Johnson, of Tellico, who Is i'll
charge of the "Shebang" will get all there
is made in Tennessee, as transportation
from the North largely increases the cost.
"NIiner'sn sub-soil plOw is being intro
duced, and if the farmers get to using
them the land will be improved and the
yield much greater. Monroe county has
the soil, has the water by streams and
springs in unusual distribution, and with
an improvement in plows, and the SOW
ing Of more grasses she can add materially
to her wealth. She has been largely i'll
the mountain dew" business of former
years, but has "done quit" for good reas-
on, Uncle Samuel claimed an interest in
the business. The people are now spirit
ually inclined, and much good is being
done. 20 mote it be. Yours,
PROGRESS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-02-10
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
FOREIGN NEWS BY THE CABLE.
miscellaneous and Washington News.
HOME NEWS.
Cincinnati Road I'm a New shape.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 9-In the House bill was
introduced to repeal the Cincinnati Southern
Railroad act and to authorize the city to give a
bonus not exceeding three million dollars to any
persons who will build said road
CHEYENNE, Feb. 9.-There is poor prospect
for a train either way this week
ALBANY, Feb. 9.-The Legislature to-day, by
a party vote, rescinded the resolution with
drawing the ratification of the Fifteenth Amend
memt.
81. Louis, Feb. 9.-The verdict of the coro-
ner's jury on the cause of the railroad accident
near Alton, makes Fred. X. Baker principal
and Patrick Halpine accessory TO the deed.
ST.. PAUL, Feb. 9.-Rey. Peter Cartwright,
aged eighty-seven years, Is hopelessly paralyzed.
BosToN Feb. "a Halifax special says, upon
trustworthy authority, that treaty exists be-
tween Great Britain and Canada for separation.
Since the treaty was made, the British troops
have been gradually withdrawn, until now
there is scarcely British soldier TO be seen i'll
the Dominion, outside of Halifax The treaty
will be proclaimed in case of rupture between
England and America, relieving England of the
duty of defending the colonies.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-02-10
'.fousider Me Smith, -

A good story is told of DR.. Caldwell, for
merly of the University of North Carroll
na.
The Doctor was small man, and lean,
but as hard and angular as the most IT.
regular of pine knots. e
He looked as though he might be tough
but he did not seem strong. Neverthe
less he was among the knowing ones, re-
puted to be as agile "as cat ~ and, i'll adj
dition, was by no means deficient in the
"manly art.n Well, in the Freshman
class of a certain year, was burly beef
mountaineer, of eighteen or nineteen.
This genius conceived great contempt
for Bolus' physical dimensions, and his
soul was horrified that one SO deficient i'll
muscle should be so potential i'll his rule.
Poor Jones-that's what we called him
had no idea of moral force. AT any rate,
he was not inclined to knock under and
he controlled despotically by u man he inn
agined he could tie or whip. At length he
determined to give the old gentleman a
genteel, private thrashing, some night in
the College Campus, pretending TO mis-
take him for some fellow student.
Shortly after, Oh a dark and rainy night,
Jones met the Doctor crossing the Cam
pus. Walking up to him abruptly:
Hello, Smith you..rascal-iS this you ~
And with that he struck the old gentle
man blow on the side OF the lace that
nearly felled him.
Old Bolus said nothing, but spared him.
self, and at it they went. Jones' youth,
weight and muscle made him all ugly
customer" but after round or two the
Dr's science began to tell, and i'll a short
time he had knocked his antagonist down,
and was straddIe of his chest, with one
hand on his throat, and the other dealing
vigorous cuffs OH the side of the head.
"Ah! stop! l beg pardon, Doctor, Doe
tor Caldwell-a miStake-for heavens
sake Doctor he groaned. II really
thought it was Smith,
The Doctor replied with a word and Il
blow alternately:
ut makes no difference; for all present
purposes consider me Smith,
And it is said that old Bolus gave Jones
such pounding then and there, that he
never made another mistake as to person.
al identity.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-02-10
4 Mnrking Chancellor.

Chancellor H.C. Smith, of the First Chan
Gerry Division, according to the Greene
vile Sentinel is working Chancellor. He
has about as many courts as Chancellor
Temple. The Sentinel says:
Judge Smith will hold two other spec
ial terms in the next few weeks i'll his di-
vision, which will make eleven special
terms held by him i'll twelve months. He
rarely ever misses a week, and for his un-
tiring energy in trying to reduce the Chan
Gerry dockets in the various counties of his
district, he is entitled to great credit
Probably no Judge of the State is on the
bench as much as he. y usual he is affa
BILE and courteous to the members of the
bar, which makes practice in his court
very pleasant.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-02-10
IrOn.

Five years ago Illinois did not produce a
ton of pig metal. Last year she made 65,-
600 tons.
Last wear Missouri mined 26S, 800 tons
Of iron ore, and Michigan 9l0,9S4 tons.
Nearly one-third of the pig metal pro
duced in the United States is made from
Michigan ore.
Illinois, as a rail producing State, is Sec
Ond only to Pennsylvania.
About 3, 500 tons of "black Ore"a mined
in Clay county, Indiana, every day, part
of which is sent to st. Louis.
One mill in Wisconsin places that State
fifth on the list of rail producing States
Il made 25,774 tens last year.
Michigan made nearly 100000 tons ot
pig metal last year, against 900 tons III
1854.
The Missouri ore companies are prepared
TO put SOC, 900 tons of ore in the market
this year.
The manufacture of rails in this country
has just doubled in the last six years.