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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-02
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= 20 PEE GENT. on the eost Price on Iii i
SSkAeoLs, good Only for Il days. Az never ID.
1rse 70 rspreeent anything, invite 81 to call
CHARLES BAUM,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-02
GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.

- SUMNER HATS!
An the leading styles Of CASHMERE DRESS
BATS, yariou inds of ST RAW IL ATS, GBNUINF
mAGkIEAM, MiLAH BRAID, LkGHORN, &C.
HATS CLOTH and ENGLISH LINEN HATS.
American and Er gish SILK, ALPACA And
GINGHAM UMBRELLAs
Ladies' SUN UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS
UMBRELLAS and PAkASOLs covered and
paired in the best manner
1919 REEEsYLVAEIa AVENUH,
ny2s tr Above Willardis Hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
Nav Books AT ExENcH's.

The Dilemma, u novel, by the author OF The
Battle of Dorking;" 75c.
Wyck Hazel, by the .uthor Of "Wide Wide
World" "G ucrchry," etc. 81.
Kitchen edition of Common Sense in the
Household, by Marion Harland; 81 IS.
A New Gudiva by Sten!ey Hope author OF
"Geotfreys Wife," 81 so
Plato's Best Thoughts, from Prof. Jewetts
Translation OF the Dialogues of Plato, by Rev.
g. H. A. Buckley, A. M 81 81.
The Age Of Elizabeth, Epochs OF History, by
Mandell Creighton, Nj. A.; 81.
Poetry for Home and School 81 rs.
Visitors Guide to the Centennial Exhibition ;
the only authorized edition; stiff paper covers,
25c; cloth, .59c.
Maryels of Nature, Science and Art 81.
The Physical Life Of Woman Advice to the
Maiden, Wife and Mother; by George b. Nap
leys, A NJ MI, S.
The Body and its Ailments, by the same au-
thor So.
Ishmael, or in the Depths, By Mrs. Emma D.
K. N. Southworth ; 81 Is
Hints ard Helps to Homo Taste and Recrea.
tions, Ladies' Fancy Work &c; 81 20.
Abbott on the Acts of the Apostles, with
Notes, Comments Maps and illustrations; 5 oo
Our Children, their Physical and Mental De-
velopment, by Augustus b. Gardner, a. NJ,
MD; 50
New line of Croquet, Rubber-iaced Msllets-
Vexillo All styles improved Croquet from
ST. 25 to the finest, 81 81 per set.
NV GEO. Z. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
Fires.

CLEVELAND, May 2.-About 2 o'clock this
morning about forty masked men appeared at
The coal miues north Of Massillon, Ohio, seize
and tied the watchman. and set the coal shafts
90 FIRE. Willow Bank mice, Mount Bank
mine, and Rhodes l. Go. 5 nine are now burn
ing. The fire department of Masslllon have
gone to the scene These mines were not be-
Joe worked on account of the strike, aud 90
one was in them. The incendarles were un'
doubtedlY strikers. :,
C1sC1SNAT1, May "A FIRE at Versailles,
KY, Sunday destroyed Harrison Johnston
bonded warehouse and 1900 barrels OF WhI,key
valued at IS dollars and INSURED for So dollars
per barrel. The FIRE is attributed to Iucendlar
ISM, as the building was of iron and stone, and
40 explosion as of guupowdcr occurred lnme
lia.ely before the flames broke out
TOLEDO, Quo, May "A fire at Bryan
Ohio, yesterday morning destroyed six bus
ucss houses on the south side of Court square
Their cootcrts were saved. The loss is not cs
timated, but will be heavy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
FOREIGN News.

LONDON, May ,. This mornings paper;
publish the following: The King Of Dahomey'
reported invitation to Commodore Hewitt tC
come 10 Ahoruey aud receive payment OF the
fuc imposed upon him for maltrcating British
sub c. in powder and bullets appears to haze
been accepted. Orders have been given tol
assembling a h,et at Whydah to take active
proceedings if The amount of the tnc be not
forthcoming. An opportunity, however, vii
BE- given the King to change his present attl
III lie, and hostllties will be postponed uuti
June or later.
The British government have informed the
American legation tha, it will release WinsloU
TO. morrow, "Wednesday and that the two
other prisoners (Gray, of New York, and Brent
of LouisviIIc,) whose cxtradltiun is also claimed
will be released when their terms have expired
Although this notification has been given the
government has nor formally replied to Amer
cas- argument, owing To the absence OF LORD
Derby caused by the recent death OF his mother
In addition to the arguments already mad'
public touching the Interpretation OF the act 0
1870 America has adduced as a prcccodcnt :
case occurring in lS7 wherein Chief Justice
Cockburn ordered the surrender to France un
der similar circumstances, upon the mere opn
ion of the French consul that the prisoner:
would only be tried for the offence for which hi
was cx,raditej. The Chief Justice remarklne
obiter-that even without the consul's assur
ancc he should have decided against the prls
ouers A report is current that the opposition
intend attacking the government upon the
WiDsIow affair Mr.. Gadstone's government
formally through Attorney General Colcridg'
supported an Interpretation of the act, exact
" the opposite of the present Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM WARRINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. G., May 2, lS76.-Tht
Senate was engaged in the discussion OF thE
amendment Of the rules for trials of iupeach
ment, so as to provide that the discussion OF
all questions arising on such trials shall take
place in the open Senate, and not Withdrawal
for consultation, as now required.
Mr.. Hamlin advocated and MIR. Thurman
opposed the amendment
Mr. Jones, of Florida, read speech on the
subject
The morning hour then expired, and the
Senate took up the Japanese Indemnity DILL
which was discussed at length by Mr.. FREEING
huysen and others.
In the House of Representatives, after the
reading of the Journal of yesterday proceed
ings, and the introduction OF several bills OF no
general interest,
Mr. Tarbox, of Massachusetts, introduced
resolution for an Investigation iuto the affairs
of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, 10 or
der to ascertain 10 what manner said company
became possessed Of certain bonds OF the Fort
Smith and Little Rock railroad, and whether
said bonds were obtained at price below
their market value, or in manner other than
strictly legitimate; 10 other words, whether
Mr.. Blaine, Of Maine, was in any way mixed
up" 10 the affairs of the Pacific company 10
his official capacity. 1.-THE Investigation will
be an investigation of Mr. Blaine, and not of
the railroad
Tue resolution was adopted, Mr.. Blaine him
self voting for it, and MIR. Hale, of Name his
'best man" makiug the motion to cllnch the
resolution thut is, to lay the motion to recon-
slider on the table.
A communication from the President of the
Unted States, enclosing statement OF the al
fairs of the Centennial Board, with pro-
grammc OF the opening exercises OF the exhl
bition, aud an invitation TO the members OF
Cougress to be present at the Opening on the
10Th, was presented and referred.
A resolution 10 further examine Hallct Ali
bourne wa, introduced, but was met by mo.
ton by MIR. Randall 10 lay on he table, as the
only way to treat the said kllbouroe and his
coa}jutors, and the House, by vote OF 80 to
SO. SO disposed OF the resolution and kbourne.
The House unanimously resclnded tho reso'
luton OF censurc passed at the last session
upon Hon. John Young Brown, for language
used toward B. I. Butler.
The House then took up aud further dis
cussed the contested election case oil Llrralue
VS. Faraell, FROM the ) Illinois district.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS.
There are now three questions III the midst
of discussion, after the morning hour III the
Senate The Silver bi the japan lndcmni-
ty bill, anu the Pacific bill. One slauds 10 the
way Of the other, aud their prescott position
seriously binders the dispatch OF business.
MIR. TlLDEN LOOMING UP.
The iricuds oi MIR. ridcG, OF New York, are
pressing with rigor his claims to the num!na-
ton at ST. Louis and his chanc:s for the Presl-
dency are evidently brlehleulng.
FIRE.
A fire broke out to-day about one o'clock IN
the Coast Survey office, just south Of thc tapl-
toI, but before any damage WAS doue the haDes
were cXllrguished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
General Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church.

BALTIMORE, May 1.-The Conference as.
sembled at Il. NJ, to-day, Bishop Scott pre-.
siding. After the usual Introductory exercises,
Rev. f. H. Price, of the Upper Iowa Confer
suce, submitted preamble and resolution pray:
log the Directors of the proposed Centennial
Exhibition to have the buildings and grounds
closed TO visitors on Sundays also thanking
the managers for forbIddug the sale Of spiritu.
,us or malt liquors at the exposition, which
we're referred. Several committees were then
appointed, and petition presented praying
Congress to reduce the postage 90 certain mail
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
Dom Pedro.

New YORK, May "A dispatch from
Promontoug Station, Utah, May LIST, says ::
Dom Pedro is detained here by singular ac-
cident. A freight train is off the track half a
mile west Of Blue Greek. bull standing on
the railroad overturned the engine aud eleven
cars, which are completely wrecked. Two tramps
who we're riding free were immediately killed.
and brakeman were severely Injured. The
Imperial party endure the delay with philosoph-
what accommodations this way side station
affords. All are we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

rs There will be mass meeting of the Re-
puh.cans of jefferson Maglsterial District ON
tho h instant ut 1870 p. m. to elect three dele
gates TO the County Convention, to be held on
the Is b, to nominate candidate for the Legs
la,ure The meeting will DO held nj the colore'l
school house, and at the same time and p lace
five delegates will be elected 10 the County Con.
ventiun t. nominate county officers. my z I'd.
Gs~The regular moHthy meeting Of the lly-
drnuiion Steam Fire Company will be held on
Tuesday, May o. Al 8 o'clock. Puhctual at
tendance is requested.
mvl2t B. p. TURNER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
A CARD-TO THE VOTERS OF ALIEN
n ANDRIA CITY AND COUNTY :

A CARD-TO THE VOTERS OF ALEA-
n ANDRIA CITY AND COUNTY =
Though WAS announced rs desiring the no MI
nation for the Legislature long before any one
supposed Mr. Febrey would be candidate, or
the county would urge claim, L ut onIo wrote,
on seeing his own card, and sent To Doth papers
Is card Withdrawing my name, when Wouiu
have been published A pril 10Th, but Withheld
it Al Mr.. Mushbachs request until the circum,
stances attending Mr.. Febrey's candidacy and
the claims Of the county could be ascertalned by
him 1t WAS my purpose to withdraw, because,
though knew the motives of those IN thls Guy
who were urging Mr. Febrey's nomination, yet
] knew MIN to be so good man that Was Will
ing to step back But in Difference to the wishes
of friends who are not satisfied with the manner
of his nomination, | remain q candidate ana
submit oniy to the decision of primary cleo
ton. Ny reasons are: That The p1ctense OF the
cuunty's title to this half term (Which WAS
strangely ignored last fall) is mere sham TO
cheat her of II 1ghoie term in the next election,
in the interest Of n small set, who assume to
regulate ali elections in Alex sndris, and That
Mr.. Fcbrey was persuaded to come out by TWO
or three men acting without authority OF the
party and with the purpose stated. snail
take care t. let the people know these facts, ana
if the Conservative voters see them, rs L 40,
they will, if worthy of Independence OF sentl-
ment, stamp such action with their condemna
ton. | shall, if elected, admit the county ;
claim in the next election. and retire myself, II
necessary to assert it. If beaten by Mr. Febrey
in primary election, shall feel that the CITY
and county will have most worthy representa-
tive, but [ wish to know Am beaten falrly 0y
the people, and not to be crowded out by rlLg
ON false pretence.
Y te NJ. w. bahL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
A ccilent.

PORT JERvIs. N T., May 2-Whc Orsin
Boyd, wcll.known and wealthy cltz.n Of
Reeds Creek, was crossing the east bank of
the Delaware river at Fishers Eddy, yestef-
day morning, in a wagon with his wife aud two
children, an accident caused the vehicle to
overturn, aud all of its occupants were precipi
tated into the river and were drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

A CARD-At the request of friends | An
n nouace myself candidate for the House
of Delcg ties to fill The vacancy occssl9ned by
the resignation of Capt w. 81. Fowle. If noml-
mated shall make an active and thorough CAR
vsss and # elected, gratefully apprccating The
trust confdad to me, shall labor faithfully to
promote the interests of my constituents:
I'D l9-tf HEINZ w. fEbhE1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
Eyentful Voyage.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The steamer Baltic,
which reached here yesterday from Liverpool,
lost one Of her scamen overheard rescued the
crew Of sinking bark, and afterwards lost one
Of that vessels crew overheard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
LOCAL BREVIIIES.

a marriage license was granted in Washing.
ton yesterday to Thnuas Alton Moore AID
Laura Gordon Teuuesou, both Of this city.
There were no cases at Police Headquarters
this morning, aud only six dodgers were accom-
modated there last night.
Several persons from this city left here to-day
to attend the races at BrnniDg' Bridge course.
The Hy draulion Fire Company meets tonight
at clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
BOTTLED BE II.

DOTrLED BEER.
The general demand for Bottled Beer has IN
ducei inc to DuId Lager Beer Boiling Is
tabllsh,ncnt on Virginia avenue, near tn It +,
Washington, taking advantage Of Al! the !ate.t
improvements. The Beer Is especially bre"ed
for that purpose, and bottled with the greatest
care, FIR family use and shipping. All orders
sent TO the Office here or IL W Washington va! b,
promptly att. nied TO. The Beer will DC dcliV-
cred to sny part of the city.
Price Llst-For family use: In boxes, con.
tanning dozen quarts and dozen quarts. > ."
per Dozen allowing 10 cents per dozen Tor Do'-
Ties with boxes returned. In boxes, containing
2 dozen pints and dozen plnts, 81 'op"F uo"en;
allowing 50 cents per dozon for bottles returniu
with boxes For Shipping: In boxes oil Z dozen
quarts and dozen puts. ,,urHup
HI Aim KOBE II w :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

The GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF DRY
GooDs.-rhe large sale Of dry goods at reen
L. Williams auction room corner OF Tenth aud
d streets, Washington, is attracting large nun
bers Of buyers. At the present rate OF safe all
the vast stock will be disposed Of in short
time. Sales every day az 10 a. N. and , p IN.
The goods arc selling remarkably cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
Legislator Expelled.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 2-rhe House OF
Representatives this morning expelled Repre-,
sentative Lynott, Of Luzcrpc county, for having
received money in connection with his vote upon
the Boom BILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
Fire mt CuIpcper Court House

CULpEpER COURT HOUSE, May 2.-The cX
teGsivc mills of }. q. Miller & Co., and cigh!
surrounding buildings, were destroyed by fire
bis morning. loss about $40, 1000; partly 10,
surcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
The Markets.,

New YORK, May 2.-S.ocks active anc
strong. Money a. Gold l25. Flour quie
and heavy. Wheat declining: Corn dull ano
heavy.
BALTIMORE. May va. consolidated 66i
w. Vas. 81. Cotton dull and heavy; mid
ding l2t. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat
dull aud heavy, with downward tendency;
No. 2 Western red l40.l45; Pennsylvania red
$50; Maryland red l204l5O do amber l53al So;
do. white l4Oal50. Corn-Southcru easier;
Westero active and lower; Southern white
IS 621; Southern yellow Gu 81; Western mix,
ed 6ls spot; Gil May; 60 bid June. Oats
steady; demand moderate; Southern good to
prime 46a4S; Western white 46,47; Western
mixed 4Oa44 Rye dull ADD lower at 50 IS.
Hay steady and unchanged. Provisions uomi-
uaIIy unchanged Pork S2275 Lard quiet,
weak, unchanged. Butter, dull aud heavy;
Wcsterp prime to choice % ,2S; do. extra fuc
$3.50. Coffee steady and unchanged. Sugar
active and firm at 95slOs. Whiskey dull at
81 l2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

We have tried Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup in
our family, and can assert that 1t ls the best
remedy tor cough or cold ever Introduced.
Price, % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

Beg Wanted, by a young voter. more Ii ght
on the "lcga monstrosity." Will the author
of the ''puzzle' please rise and explain before
the "famiiy" gets too large? Come up, front
Mr.. author, and tell Us all about it.
ANTI AXE GRINDER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

REVIVAL SERVICES. The revival meeting,
at the NJ. +. Church, was again crowded last
night. Rev. w. s. Penick, of the Baptist
Church, preached the sermon, and Rev. MIR.
Dlowddle was also present and took part 10
the exercises. Several persons presented them
selves at the altar. The services will be con-
tioued TO night, when the pastor, Rev. w. G.
w ub, wi preach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
LOCAL M ERS.

WEATHER PRoBAblLlTIEs.-Wa War Depart.
meut office ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Wash
,uotou, d. G.. Nay 2, lo76-lO:3O "a. NJ
In the l. ,w.r Lax: region and Middle States,
stat,ouay and falling barometer, uortheI to
raserly winds, slight changes 10 the temp ra.
ture, increasing cloud.ucss and gradually fol
lowed by rainy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

RoBBEnY.-Mr. |. e. O'Neal, being en-
gagged 10 removing his residence from the
house adjoining ST. Mary's Church to the up,
per end OF Prince street, left his hen house at
the former place uLguarded on Sunday night,
and on going there yesterday morning found
that it had been robbed of nearly all of its o..
cupants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
Shipments of Arms.

NEW YORK, May 2-L,rge quantities of
arms are being shipped hence to NJ xico and
| Havana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA

| respectfully announce myself rs q candidate
for the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the
city. Being in favor of the largest exercise. OF
the elective franchise by the people, and seeing
n disposition to choke off the amendment t. the
city charter by rilcule, will address the peo-
Pile il defence of III: so-caled Legislative mon
.trosi.y'' at Market Space, on Wrdn esday, the
Sd day Of May, 1T I o'clock p. N. Discussion
invited.
Nd 27-Gt& q. w. NJ. S1MMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

FALLS CHURCH. The ciizcos OF Falls
Church held meeting 90 Saturday evening
aud nominated Messrs. Wells Forbes, Joserh
E. Birch /. I. Fowler. Seth Osborne, II. d.
Weeks, g. B. Ives and Frank Croker for the
Town Council Geo. NJ. Thompson for Town
Clerk, and F. f.. Foote for, Town Sergeant.
The ticket is a mixed one. composed OF bot b
Democrats and Republicans, and there will
probably be no opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02

ELECTION TICKETS. The tickets for use at
the election 90 Thursday will be prepared and
ready for delivery tomorrow morning at the
Mayors office. The judges of election are re-
quested by the Mayor to call aud get them, as
they will be delivered to them only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
+ En- T A l. N o T l & + 4.

4 ChRD.-Clrcurnstancos rendering 1t de-
"A slrabc that should locate IN Baltimore, |
have transferred my DENTA l. PRACTICE IN
Alexandra. to DIR. ID. N RUST. He has been
for 80 many years associated with me ~ u nee"
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well known. l cordially commend hun
to the favor of my friends and patients. rs we'll
worthy Of the position to winch he -uccceds and
bespeak for him the practice with which, Tor so
long, have been favored
JAMES B. IOnGklN.
Alexandria, Va, MIR lott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-02
CHILD FOUND IN A Notwithstanding

CHILD FOUND IN A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
excitement was caused at Falls Church Station,
on the W. & D. road, yesterday evening, by a
rema, kable discovery there. 1t seems that
Mr.. L. L. Fowler, the railroad agent, mas q
very iue we'll oil water, which tor ABOUT
month past has been smelling badly. lestcr
day it WAS determined to clean out the wei ana
ascertain the cause of the bad odor Opon
reaching the bottom the body OF white eh''u
apparently about three months OF age Was
found IL is the opinion of medical men who
saw The body that it had been IN the water
about month. as it was considerably decum-
posed. About that length of tim ago white
woman with three children came to the station
to take the cars on the railroad there. aud,
while waiting, she was uoticed to be wandering
around in the vicinity of the we'll III rather a
strange manner, but as she got GU the train
immediately on its arrival and lett Tor the up
per end OF the road, nothing more was thought
of her. 1t is now believed that she threw the
infant into the well. An Inquest was hsId tins
morning on the body, and u verdict rendered
that the infant came to its death at the hands
Of some person unknown, the evidence strongly
pointing to the woman mentioned above. OIel
have been taken to secure the arrest OF tne
guilty party.
The Coal TRADE.-'rhe dead lock between
the coal companies and the Cumberland aud
Piedmont Railroad, on the question OF freight
charges still remains The New Central Com
pany, however. proposed to resume shipments lot;
yeterday. they having large contracts TO NIL,
made before the present troubles began. and
founded 90 the pew rate of two cents per too
freight These contracts they are compelled TO
fill under paiu of forfeit and hence their at
tempted resumption Of work yesterday. The
Consolidation Company which controls the ran
road, however, has refused to supply the New
Central with cars, unless the latter company
will agree to pay the old rates. 1t IS said oy
some parties, that this movement OF the New
Central Company was made at the suggestion
of the Attorney General TO have the Consollda'
ton Company do exactly what 1t has done,
namely, refuse cars at the rate fixed by law.
All of the other companies have contracts to
greater or less amount TO fill, and are anxousiy
awaiting the result OF the action of the State
authorities |, is probable, however, that they
will have to 70 to work TO limited extent at
least. in short time, in order TO bill their con.
tracts As 20 legal solution OF the dlthculty
eau be had before next October, the damage to
the coal trade and those engaged 10 1t, or dc,
pendent on it for their support must be almost
iDcalculabe.