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THE COURTS.

PROBATE COURT.-James 7. Patterson
gave bond and was qualified Revenue Col
lectOr.
CRIMINAL COURT.-State vs.. Charles
Furbee, eolOred, sentenced, and the case
appealed to the Supreme Court.
State VS.. Peter Atkinson, cOlored, bur
glary Of business house; sentence passed
and the case appealed.
State VS. John Kindred, larceny; sen
fenced to fiSe years in the penitentiary.
CIRCUIT COURT.-McCTary vs.. Hop
kins, administrator, ct al, continued on az
fidavit Of defendant.
Jones VS.. Cronin, verdict for defen-
dant.
Scott, trustee, VS.. Mrs. Jennie Wands;
continued for absence Of counsel.
Dunn rs. Watson; continued by con-
sent.
Mrs. Mary Deshane ct al. vs.. Gibson;
dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
VIM. Compton vs.. Geo. J. Hooper and
wife; order for procedendO.
CHANCERY COURT.-Gregory vs.. Has
brook; decree against defendant.
Clarke vs.. Vaughan; reference to Clerk
and Master.
Buddeke vs.. Heverin; reference to Clerk
and Master.
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LATEsT!MARKETs BIZ TELEGRAPH

GALVESTON, Oct. I2.-CottOn quiet and
weak; middling 14sc; low middling 14l,
good ordinary 133c; net receipts 1,606
bales; gross receipts 1,T06 bales; exports
coastwiSe 1875 bales: sales 1000 bales;
stock D. LOG bales.
SAVANNAH, Oct. 12.-COttOn firm; mid
ding 14Ic; low middling l43c; good Ordi-
nary 15sc; net receipts 7,467 bales; gross
receipts 7,461 bales; exports to continent
bales; eOastwise 3,764 bales; sales 2,462
bales; stock 1891 bales.
MOBILE, Oc. u. - Cotton firm; mid
ding 14ic; low middling 1870; good or
binary 1899; net receipts 1884 bales; gross
receipts 1924 bales; exports coastwise $50
bales; sales 500 bales; stock 15,46O bales.
CHARLESTON, Oct. IL - Cotton firm;
middling 14.c; low middling 14ic; good
ordinary lie; net receipts $3.50 bales;
exports to Great Britain ISIS bales; coast
wise 2,341 bales; sales 1000 bales; stock
.. 7S5 bales.
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Nashville aud the Railroads.

During the recent meeting Of the stock
holders of the Louisville, Nashville and
Great Southern Railroad at Louisville, the
relations of Nashville to the railroads CEN
tering here were privately discussed be-
tween certain of our citizens present and
gentlemen connected with that road, and
II was agreed that Vice President Standi-
ford and others belonging to the manage
ment Of the road would hold a conference
at an early day with the business men OF
our city for the purpose Of considering the
subiect Of Determinations against the city
as 10 freight tariffs.
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An Expensive Ride.

Richard Douglas, alias Watson, colored,
was arrested yesterday on suspicion of be-
ing an escaped convict. He freely admit
ted having been an honcred guest Of the
State for eight years, on ten year sen
tence, but claims he was pardOned by Gov.
Brown a year ago last Christmas. He says
that he was arrested on the charge of horse
stealing, bu: that he was innocent Of the
charge-he merely lode 10 Nashville a
horse that another darIey stole. He thinks
now that it was an expensive ride, and full
" believes he. could have reached Nash
Vile from his home in less than eight
wears, even if he had crawled the entire
distance on his hands and knees.
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Personal.

i. s. Skilliner, Revenue Collector, OF
Wayne county, is in the city.
Col. John A. Fife, Clerk and Master OF
Smith county, was in the city yesterday.
He came down to attend the races, and
was somewhat surprised to find that he was
behind time. -
Mr.. David Douglas, who has had charge
of the Floral department at the Exposition
Tor several years, has been engaged to take
charge Of the Vanderbilt University
grounds. A better selection could not have
been made.
Judge w. w. Goodpasture, of Living
tone, registered at the Battle House yes
teTdsy.
Rev. J. P. McFerrin, who was born and
raised in our county, and who has been
preaching in this Conference, is now trans
feTTed to the st. Louis Conference.
W. 4. Gilmore, County Clerk of Law
renee county, is in our midst.
Among the guests of the Maxwell yes
terday were Chancellor Smith, of Claiks-
vile; w. r. HutchesoD, late of Robertson
county, Tenn, now of New York; Mai.
Thos. Turner and J. Lucas Turner, of st.
Louis, and w. 4. Greenland, of Memphis.
Capt. G. S. Bell, of the United States
Revenue service, reached Nashville last
evening after an extensive Southern tour.
Mr.. Barrett, the popular travelling agent
of the st. Louis and Southeastern road,
came in from Chattanooga yesterday.
n. w. Richmond, of the Jackson Dis
patch, isregistered at the st. Charles Hotel,
Mr.. w. G. Campbell and bride, Miss
Hattie MOulton that was,) who were mar
ried at the Christian Church at II NJ.
Thursday, and left Immediately for tour to
Cincinnati, returned yesterday to be cor
dially welcomed by hosts Of friends.
Elder John l. Rogers, of Kentucky, will
preach in the Christian Church this even
ing at 7:30.
Gen. Pennypacker returned from New
Orleans yesterday, and has resumed his
old quarters at Ash Barracks. He made
hosts of friends in New Orleans, and speaks
in the highest terms of his reception and
treatment by the citizens of New Orleans,
where he was in command for several
weeks.
Gen. a. P. Stewart was, on Wednesday
last, elected Chancellor Of the University
of Mississippi.
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The Criminal pocket.

In the Criminal Court yesterday, Charles
Furbee, sentenced for murder, and Charles
Atkinson, for bUr-lary, appealed their cases.
-Four cases are set for trial to day, including
that Of James Woods. indicted for murder,
who was yesterday brought into the court
room for trial, but afterwards remanded on
account of the absence Of witnesses. His
wife and three little children occupied
seats with him in the prison box, present
ing an appearance deeply sad and distress
IN.
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The especial attention of Physicians and
the public is called to our Dispensing De
partment. Using the greatest care in
selecting our Drugs, Chemicals, etc, and
having none but experienced and skillful
assistants in our house, we are enabled to
produce preparations exeelled by none.
Demoville s. Co.
OclO sun.tues wed sat
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Robertson ASSOCIATIONS.

The ladies' committee met last evening
at Mrs. NichOlson's. and after various valu-
able suggestions, adjourned to meet at the
residence of Mrs. Jas. X. Polk on Thurs
dav next at 4 p. ". All ladies who feel an
interest in the success o. the Robertson
course of lectures this winter, are cordially
invited to be present. When charity and
intellectual entertainment combine to at
tract. the response ought to be hearty in a
city of churches and culture like Nashville.
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Commiffee Meetings.

4 meeting ofthe WaterwoIks Committee
was held at > N. yesterday. The chair
man was authorized to advertise for bids to
furnish the waterw0rSS with coal for the
ensuing municipal year. Isaac p. Billings
was elected Waterman at the waterwOrks.
The Street Committee met at ) O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Messrs. Black, DarI
and Mccarthy were appointed a committee
to act III conjunction with the chairman OF
the Street Committee ard the Street Over
seer for the purpose Of examining into the
adyisability Of retaining the stable-keepeI
and his assistant, the scayenger boss and
the blacksmith.
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BurgIariOus Horns.

A pestiferous old COW in Edgefeld seems
never so well contented, especially at night,
as when opening gates or lifting them en-
tirely from their hinges. Her horns seem
to have been built for that especial purpose,
one being straight and the other crumpled
in such a manner as TO make it an easy
matter to unfasten the latch and open the
gate with the straight horn by lifting it
from its hinges. She seems to have no fear
of rocks or dogs, and it has also been
demonstrated that buekshot make no i'm
preston upon her.
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Finding that the ordinary Toilet Soaps
usually sold by Druggist and Grocers failed
to give satisfaction, Messrs. DemOville &
Co. have procured for their trade, SOPs
of French manufacture, which are far SUI
perior in quality, and as low in price.
OcIO sun. tines. wee. sat
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Went Cut in style.

John Kindred aud John Hanley, alias
Hamilton, were taken to the penitentiaIy
Yesterday. Jailer Heyerin having provided
for their transportation one Of the finest
hacks in the city. The former is sentenced
to five years Imprisonment, on the charge
of larceny of jewelry, and the latter to three
years on the charge of stealing bacon. 1t
was with sincere regret that their fellow
prisoners at the Jail babe them goodbye, as
both were quite popular, kindred especial
" being a general favoriie at the Jail.
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DIAMOND COAL.

lHE CITIZENS OF NASHVILLE WILL
be supplied with this superior Coal at the
lowest market price during the winter. Having
been thoroughly tested, it has given general
satisfaction 1t Is a hard coal, viii not crumble
or slack, is easily ignited, burns eheerfnlly but
not too rapidly, leaves no cinder and but few
ashes. 1t Is both clearly and economical
Orders left with A. Stretch, at the corner OF
Union and Cherry streets, viii receive prompt
attention. Yard at the corner Of Summer and
Crawford streets.
ssp2 IN 4thp j. y. WARD, Agent.
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We have the most varied assortment OF
Toilet Extracts, COlognes, Hair Prepara-
tiOns, Toilet Waters and Powders, SpOnges,
Brushes Of all kinds, Soaps, Cosmetics, etc,
embracing many knew, unique and desira-
BILE styles. Demoville & Co, opposite
Maxwell House.
Op10 SIM tines wed sat
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Croot eare in tbe use Of m

Great care in the use Of Coal Oil is nee
eSsary to prevent accidents, and none but
high test oils should be used. You can
always get from DemOville & Co., corner
Church and Cherry, Fire Proof Oil that is
safe, as they keep nothing but Headlight
Oil" Of It's degrees fire test.
oc10 sun, tues,wed,sat
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Negro ITouse.Breakers.

Betsey Brown, colored, and Caleb Jones,
co.ored, We're committed to Jail by Justice
Cassetty yesterday, the former on the
charge of larceny, and the latter on the
charge Of house breaking and robbery.
Jones is a brother Of the dafkey who was
hung on the Public Square by mob a few
years since and was an occupant OF the Jail
at the time Of thai occurrence.
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An TuiuckyFaIE.

Last Sunday morning, Miss Anna Mar
shall, daughter of James Marshall, who
lives on Whites Creek. in the 22d dis
district, while riding in a jersey wagon, ac-
cideutally fell from the vehicle, and her
face striking a stone. she received wound,
which. for a time, bled quite freely. She
also sustained some slight bruises upon her
limbs. but Otherwise was not seriously
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AmusememtA

The Hooper Combination opened an en-
gagement at the Opera House last night
with the sensational Irish drama, Arrah-
Na-POgue, which was presented in a very
creditable manner. There was a good
audience and the play was frequently and
heartily applanded. 1t viii be given again
az a matinee this afternoon at O'Clock.
Colleen Bawn will be presented at night.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-13

Parties in want of Gas Chandeliers, Hall
Lights, ETC., would do well to call and ex-
anime the new stock, of the very latest and
most beautiful designs, which has been
opened out this week by Henderson Bros.
& Co., % North Cherry street, and they
are being sold at prices to suit the times.
Oc9 Ivy
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In ahsoIn1oMnnf.

Mrs. Humphreys, an old lady who lives
on Summer str, et. near the Hook and Lad
der Company, was discovered yesterday TO
be in a very needy condition. entirely des-
titute Of the neceSSaries Of life. Officer
Womack. after investigating the case, re-
ported her an object of charity. when her
immediate wants were relieved by the cor
DoratiOn authorities.
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CITY NOTICES.

DOOley'S Yeast Powder has been used
by thousand Of families for the past fifteen
years with universal satisfaction. Try it,
and your testimony will be added to The
long list. OclS d1w&w1t
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The faest line of Cut Glass Toilet-ware
in the city can be found at DemOville & Cos.
Toilet Bottles to suit any taste al from one
to fifteen dollars pair.
oeIO sun, tues, wed.Sat
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Perfection in Photography. - Parties
visiting the Exposition should not leave
the city before examining the Souvenir"
and elegant new style of Photographs made
at Giers' Gallery, No. 45 Union street.
OcI1 1W
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Hair dressed in the latest fashion by the
unequalled French artist, Mons. Auguste,
at Jos. E. LOuiseau & Co.'S. DELL u
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so pieces Black Alpacas, silk finish, 2Oa
25c., at the National Store, 1877 Church
street. McGlOin & Currid. Oc4 If
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AHeIiriors RerirnI.

For the past week a religious revival has
been in progress at Mount Herman Church,
on White Creek, in the 22d district.
The meetings are well attended, much
interest manifested in the exercises and
number of persons have already been con
,-or4ad
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On 20 ChaffanoOga.

Three cars with a Texas delegation to
the Chattanooga Convention arrived at
4:I5 p. NJ. yesterday and left at o'clock.
Sunday night two cars passed through with
an Arkansas delegation.
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A Painful Accident.

Samuel Surber, who works at Rannie's
bakery on Broad street, accidentally let an
iron bar fall on his hand Yesterday after
noon. His fingers were slightly mashed,
but the wound is, perhaps, more painful
than serious
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Largest stock Of Bugle Trimming and
ladies' Ruchine, cheaper than elsewhere, at
Richheimer's, 46 College street. oc4 If
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We sell fine Silk Poplin at Coo, which
is worth 81. A. Winter & Bros.
oc11 sun.tues. wed.sa
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taTESyIL.7.E. 4, CINCINNATI SHORT
LINE RAEsEOAD--Trains leave and ar
lie - Lnui.EIlLa e fnLLoMs.
as Church Street.

The public will find the business Office
of the UNION AND AMERICAN at IS Church
street, corner of Printers Alley, nearly
opp0site the old Counting Room.
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DID.

HURST-On the 18th inst, Mr.. WILLIAM
HURST, native OF Scotland, in the 55th year OF
his age.
The friends of the family and the members of
the CaledOnian Society are invited to attend his
funeral from his residence, West jefferson
street, At o'clock P. n. to-day. Divine services
BY Rev. VIM. Graham.
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Laok Out for the Cars

Mr.. Green Morrow left yesterday for the
purpose Of organizing a big excursion party
for the Exposition along the line Of the De
catur road. Look out for an immense
crowd next FRIDAY.
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The ExDosition Programme.

An extensive advertisement elsewhere
gives the Exposition programme for the
day. 1t IS varied each evening, new tea-
lures being added, and the trapeze perform
erS becoming holder and more bold.
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Early risers, especially those residing be-
yold the city limits, were yesterday morn
ing afforded opportunity of seeing the first
frost of the season. Its appearance was
Enthusiastically distinct, but it is supposed
not very injurious to vegetation.
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Every description Of Dry Goods sold 20
per cent. cheaper at the National Store than
at any other store in the city. oc4tf
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Gents superior custom made Fall and
Winter Boots and Congress CATERS, at
Ramage's, IS College street. Oc11 st
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New stock of fire Watches, Chains, Jew
elry, and Silyerware, cheaper than ever, at
Atkinson & Alsted's, p Cherry street.
oc1 If
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Boots and ShOeS.-1h he best of Boots,
Shoes and Caters, at lowest CASH PRICES,
at Ramage & Sons, As College street.
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Good quality A Sea Island Cotton at
Zoe, at a Winter * Bros.
Oc11 sun, tues, wed sat
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.dai1innnI Annointments.

In addition TO the appointm suls hereto
ore published, eX-Fresident johnson makes
Ae following:
Monday, Oct. 10, Memphis, al night.
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Latest Novelties In Head Ornaments
and Fancy Goods, entirely new, at Jos. Z.
LOuiseau & Cos. Oclt 2t
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Latest styles Hair Goods just received at
Jos. E. Louiseau & Cos. oc11 2t
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"SOuVenirS."-The demand for this
popular style of Photograph is daily in
creasing. Elegant in finish and to be OBJ
tanned only at Giers' Gallery, IS Union st.
ocI1 1W
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Great reduction in Dry Goods at A.
Winter & Bros, Is Union street.
Oc11 sun,tues. Wed,sat
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We have large stock Of goods which
must be sold at a sacrifice. Come and price
them A. Winter & Bro.
Oc11 sun, tues, wed, sat
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Fruit of the Loom, bleached cotton, at
1926, at A. Winter & Bros.
OcII sun,tues, wed. sat
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Beautiful striped Shawls s1.25, at the
National Store, 1877 Church street. oc4 u
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To Ny Patrons and the public general
ly.-In order that no mistake may be made,
l beg leave to call attention to the fact that
all the Pearltypes, Ivory Miniatures, Imi-
tatiOn Ivory Miniatures, and tnely colored
photographs in water colors, that have
been made at my Gallery during the past
ten years, were painted by my Artist, Mr..
Chas. A. Paret, who is still in my employ.
In addition to Mr.. Paret, have secured
the services OF Mr.. ]. Bethgay, a frst-class
artist formerly in the employ of Vim.
Kutrz, New York, and Mr.. hoffman, Of
Montreal, Canada. Their work speaks for
itself. c. c. Giers. Oc1l 81
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Wool Serges at S5c and very cheap.
Come and look at them at A. Winter &
Bros. oe11 sun, tues, wed,sat
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AT p. NJ. yesterday there were feet
inches Of water on the shoals, with the
river Alling slowly & this point.
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All kinds of Dry Goods can be bought
cheapes: at Hogan Bros oe11 st
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Good quality Cotton Flannel at 1Oc, al
a. Winter & Bros.
Oc1l SIM, tue, wed, sas
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Blank &. Indicates no report; cipher fo1 sta
tiOnary; minus ~ tendency 70 fall Plus ton
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XAR DEPARTMFN.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICKR
WASHINGTON, %. IS, 100 Az.
PrQbdbilities.-For tennessee, and the
Gulf States, rising barometer, northeast
winds, colder and clear weather, and frosts
in Tennessee.
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as 4 HoSrs sSdsaS p. II oct. Il, 1sTg.
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PUIaran Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping
cars from ST. LOUIS, Cincinnati and Columbus
70 washington and Baltimore without change OF
cars , - r..- -.
ne obtained at all principal Ticket Offices
trouchout the West, Southwest and North
vest THOS. P. BARRY, Western Passenger
AGENT Cincinnati
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CITY NOTICES.

Custom Made Boots, Shoes and Con-
gress Caters very cheap; Misses Pebble
Goat Sl.5O, Sl.I5 and $500; Misses pegged
SIPS and S1.50; Ladies' Pebble Goat,
S1.75, SEQ, S2.25, $3.50 and 81 70; Chill
dren's SI-OO, s1.25, Sl.5O and S1-75, at PeO-
pies Shoe Store, No. 1O2 Church street, OPP
posite st. Cloud Hotel block. oe11tf
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TENNESSEE a PACIFIC RAILROAD.
ON snd after Nav 2s, trains will run as fol-
lows; Depot South Cherry st.
No. !, daily, except Sun
Gays....-----..-.--..-- NV = 49, - - -
GEO. NANCY, Pres't & Sup't.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-12-03
CknuCcs of n Century.

Steel pens were introduced for use i'll 1880.
In 1910 the first express business was es-
tablishcd.
The first successful reaper was constructed
in 1928
The anthracite coal business may be SAID
to have begun in 1910.
In 1886 the first patent for the invention OF
matches was granted
In 1909 Fulton took out the first patent Tor
the invention of steamboats,
T. 900 tho ctrnato of London were for the
first time lighted with gas.
In 1907 wooden clocks commenced to be
made by machinery. This ushered in the era
of cheap clocks.
About the year 1888 the first railroad of any
considerable length in the United States was
constructed.
The first public application to practice
the use of gas for Illumination was made in
1902
The first steamboats, which made regular
trips across the Atlantic were the Sirius and
the Great Western, in $780,
In 1890 there were only 25 post offices in
the whole country, and up to 1897 the rates
of postage were 2j cents for letter sent
over 100 miles.
In 1918 there was built at Waltham, Mas
sachusetts, mill, believed to have been the
first in the world, which combined all the
requirements for making finished cloth from
raw cotton.