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, 1889-02-17
The Workmen Leaving.

PANAMA, Feb. ia large number Of
laborers have been discharged from the
canal works, the majority of whom left for
the West Indies, Costa Rica and Chill.
A limited amount OF work continues on
all sections of the canal and total suspen-
sions are not expected until the middle Of
March. On the 18th inst. the contract
OTIS and employees were paid, the aggre-
gate being between three and four thou
sand silver dollars. A great many people
are leaving the isthmus. Perfect order
prevails.
, 1889-02-17

IT f to be an established fact that
the Union Pacific has fully decided to run
a through train from Cheyenne to Chica,
20 via Kansas City, from tie latter place
over the Chicago & Alton. The Denver
Net1s man yesterday learned that the yes
tibule cars for this service are in course Of
construction, some being already com
pleted, and that in all probability the line
would be put on before March 4. This
will give Denver a fourth through no,
change line to Chicago.
By the same token it will give Chey.
enne its second through no-change line to
Chicago.
, 1889-02-17

The Nebraska Editorial Association has
arranged an excursion to start by July
which will embrace a trip from st. Paul
to Portland bv way of Yellowstone park
and return by Butte City, Salt Lake,
Cheyenne and Denver.
By the way, what has become of the
aggregation of talent known as the Wyo.
ming Press Association? All in favor o
an excursion to Tie Siding or Pumpkin
buttes say ayel
, 1889-02-17
40. III. A. No. I5.-PROPOSALS
IN for Army Supplies. Headquarters

MO. III. a. No. l5.-PROPOSALS
~ for Army Supplies. Headquarters
Dept. of the Platte, Office Of Chisl
Commlssary Of Subsistence, Omaha, Neb.,
Jan. 10, 1889. Sealed proposals, in tripli-
cate, subject to the usual conditions, will
be received at this Office until II o'clock
m, central standard time, and at the Of
fees of the acting cOmmissaries of sub
sistence at Cheyenne depot, Wyo.; Forts
Sidney, Neb. Douglas, Utah; NiObrara,
Neb.; and Robinson, Neb., until ii
CLOCK a. m, mountain standard time, on
Wednesday, the Goth day of February,
1889, at which time and places they will
be opened in the presence of bidders, for
the furnishing and delivery of -four for
issue as a component OF the ration; and,
also, at this Office until - O'Clock M, cen
trail standard time on the same day, for
furnishing -four, family. Preference will
be given to articles of domestic produc-
ton or manufacture, conditions OF
quality and price (ncluding in the price
Of foreign production or manufactures
the duty thereon) being equal. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids. Blank
proposals and specifications showing in
detail the quantities required and giving
full information as to condition of con.
tracts will be furnished on application to
any of the above mentioned offices. j.
W. BARRIGER, Maj. and Q. s., u. S.
A., Chief G. S,
, 1889-02-17

MANY people here will learn with sin
cere regret OF the death of Capt. Star
ring, for some time stationed at Camp
Carlin as ordnance officer. Capt. Star.
ring was transferred from here to Fort
Vancouver, Washington Territory, at the
request ofGen. Gibbon, Of whom he was
a warm personal friend. Capt. Starring
was a genial, whole-souled, companions.
bic man. Those who knew him besI
were most sincerely attached to him and
the news of his death will come to then
as a grievous personal loss.
, 1889-02-17

JUST as the earliest Sabbath hour is
dawning we note with regret the absence
of Deacon Hayford's Sentinel. Is it pos
sible the edition is delayed to get in the
deacon's latest thoughts on the local po-
litical situation?
, 1889-02-17

The Lander Clipper rises t o remark
that the territorial press is mistaken in
regard to the people in the northern por-
ton ofthis county desiring a new coun-
ty. No such a desire exists at present.
, 1889-02-17

THE town of McCook, Neb., feels GER
tain that it is going to get new Burlington
shops which will employ between 800 and
1000 men. The Burlington & Missouri
already own a beautiful site for shops in
this city.
, 1889-02-17

The post Office department is advcrtis-
ing for ground upon which to erect the
new public buildings in Omaha. A cor
ner lot is preferred. The dimensions
must not be less than 200 by $50 on a
corner and 200 by 800 in the middle OF a
block.
, 1889-02-17

DAILY LEADER, all ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
10 cents per line each Insertion, 8 consecutive
insertions $ cents per line; one month 5 cents
per line.
Minor mention notices, among local reading
matter, Is cents per line each insertion.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Daily, delivered by carrier, 2c. per week,
81 per month.
Daily, by mail, 81 per month, $500 for SIX
months, $40 per year, In advance.
Weekly, 500 per annum, Sis for six months,
payable in advance.
, 1889-02-17

Good black Gros Grain Silk, per yard, Use, for
mer price, $1.50.
Good black eros Grain Silk, per yard, 95c, for
mer price, $500.
Good black Faille Franchise Silk, per yard, $1.25,
former price, 1925.
MORE Silks in all colors, per yard, S5c, former
price $3.50.
Surah Silks in all colors, per yard, 55c, former
price S5c.
All colored Silks and Satins at proportionately
low prices.
Shetland Yarns, per pound, $1.0O, former price,
Turkey Red Table Linen, per yard, 231c, former
price SOC.
Turkey Red Table Linen, per yard, 4Oc, former
price 75c.
White Table Linen, per yard 45c, former price
75c.
White Table Linen, per yard, 573c, former price
$1.00.
White Table Linen, per yard, SOC, former price
$1.40.
White Dinner Napkins, per doz, Csc, former
price, $1.00.
White Dinner Napkins, per doz., 90c, former
price, $1.50.
White Dinner Napkins, per doz., 81 so, former
price, $3.50.
, 1889-02-17

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives E. Hi s+or-
, 1889-02-17
LOOK AT THESE PRICES.

Pushes, per yard, Coo.
Lonsdale and Fruit OF the Loom Muslins, per
yard 73c.
All ~sheetings at proportionate prices.
The very best Apron Ginghams, per yard, &c.
Very good white wool Flannel, per yard, Sc.
Very good cotton Flannel, per yard, &c.
Good Dress Goods, per yd, 81, former price, zoe,
, 1889-02-17
Al
LOW PRICE1SY
s..
state that ehs about completed his arrangements for removalf from here and not wishing
to move awaym any goods will therefore
NOW INACCURATE A SLAUGHTER OF PRICES

III" w at os m sdea an@dsn gP Pnnd VIE Wn would advise advise everyone intratedn the purchase to call
and lay them aside until yOu have use for hem
, 1889-02-17
We have Newmarket in all gadesw which we il@n at the same alto we also have an immense
stock of
S and Misses C|oaks
which we wills sell ath~ thanh fo four former price

It hinp@dbeb quote iee prices on all -four goods but would say tina the euthsb enm made all
ora kh now larger han any in this city Wew1dc call your special aHmton to our
, 1889-02-17

White Dinner Napkins, per doz., $3.50, former
price, $500.
All Linen Lintless Towels, each, 74c, former
price, 15c.
All Linen Heavy Towels, each, Ice, former price
35c.
All Linen Damask Towels, each, Csc, former
price, 45c.
Ladies Cashmere Gloves, per pair, 1Oc, former
price 25c.
Ladies' cashmere Gloves, per pair, 25c, former
price, SOC.
Ladies' Hose, good quality, 7tc, former price, 16c.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
LEHIGHTON POOR DISTRICT.
PETER HEM, Treasurer, in account with the
Lehighton Poor District for the year ending
April I, 1889,
siis7 A

To Balance on hand April 3, 1888. 8........s 2as 20
ash received from VIM Schadel, Col
lector, on Duplicate OF lsss.......... so3 II
2ilg7 al
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
Borough Of | Lehighton.

WILLIAM MILLER, Treasurer, In account with
the Borough OF Lehighton, Pa, from April 1st
1883 TO April IL, 1889.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

10 Balance on hand as per last State
ment.... s.....s...s..s.s ~ OoV %
" Amount received from VIM. Schadel,
Collector. on duplicate Of 1Ss8........ 3i36 30
" Jacob Kister for grass OH Square.... 90
" Mahlon Reichard Tor building permits
and licenses. ...s.s.s..s. 1900 81 w
GSIns per sebses nssssu.er Ueo.se Doa" % GA 90
" Edward HOugh. old lumber. ..."..... 90
" Samuel Evert, supervisor Mahonlng
Township, lumber. ~
" DR.. n. b. Reber, cement. %
-
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

ENrERKB AT THE LEHIGHToN PosT-oFF1oK As
SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

EcKLEY B. COKE, THE GENEROUS
hearted autocrat of anthracite coal fame,
for the consideration of measly $12 per
year which an old couple aged rs and 81
years could not paw as rental for a delapi
daded cabin and a few feet of stubble
ground, had them forcibly elected al
Beaver Meadow one day last week. A
bright comment this on Americas boasted
advanced civilization and the coal baron &
open heartedness.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

horde of anxious boomers and homestead
seekers at ~ o clock on Monday noon. The
rush was stupendous. and carried every
thing before it. For many months the
borders were lined with persons waiting
the moment wheD entrance to the proniis
ed land would be announced and the fero
city with which they have staked off claims
and propose to defend them looks as Il
Oklahoma was the only land inAmerica thai
Is not occupied.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

We the undersigned, duly elected Auditors Of
the Borough OF Lehighton, Pa, do certify that
we have examined the accounts of William
Sci adel, Collector OF Taxes, and find them cor
rect 10 the best OF our knowledge aud belief.
H. j. BRETNEY,
j. j. KUJZ, Auditors
L. j. HAUSMAN,
7 ID, Anil o nnao
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27
ODGraHOQSGStore
IS HEADQUARTERS FOR
Doors, SHOES, HA7s Cars,
CLOTHING,
Gents Furnishings.

We are receiving and placing in stock
our Spring purchases of seasonable goods in
the lines above mentioned. The selection
of Goods has had our careful and close at
tention' and the stock is more complete and
varied than ever before. We have taken
particular paius to please the taste and purses
of the people in the selection of Spring pur-
chases, while at the same time it was a
"point with US to secure bargains beyond
the reach Of competition. Happily to say,
we have succeeded in every particular, and
feel confident in asking the people of Le-
highton and the community surrounding
"t to call and inspect our stock " that we can
more than please you in Quality, Style and
Price, whether you want high or low
priced article.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS DE
cided on Monday, by a majority of 10000,
that prohibition amendment TO the state
constitution was an infringement on their
inalienable rights and usurping their per
sonal liberty. The result in Massachusetts
eau be taken as a criterion Of the finale
here, only the moiority is likely TO be more
decasive
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

Our OLD FRIEND "BRoADBRIM" WILL,
please consider our summer ''tile' off fol
copies of foreign journals just receiv ed
through his favor. There is fla yor oi
originality aud a touch Of indepen dencS
about "Broadbrlm" that makes his write
ings unusually interesting and In struc
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27

Hon. w. M. RAPsHER OF MAUcH
Chunk has learned and interesting article,
entitled "Title-Deeds for Land in the
March number of the Legal Miscellany OF
The American Law Register" published
at Philadelphia. This great legal periodi
cal, chosen by Mr.. Rapsher for The publi-
cation of his article is one of the most fam
GUS and high-toned legal publications in
this country. 1t NAV we'll be
said to be one of the very highest standards
of jurisprudence, and is regarded as such
among all nations having civilized govern
ments. The subject which Mr.. Rapsher
discusses is one that is attracting great
attention, not only in this country. but es
pecialy in Englatd at this particular time
when Henry George is making great stir
there in brilliantly advocating the Single
Td1 movement and the principles of his
celebrated Progress and Poverty" which
as Mr.. Rapsher points ont will, If success
full, abolish land titles as they are now un-
derstood, sooner or later. As a matter OF
of interest and public importance we will
republish Mr.. Rapsher's article in the AID
yoCArE for the benefit ST our readers.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-27


JOHN n. DERsHUcK, OF THE HAZLEToN
Plain Speaker, is dead. Friends far and
near mourn the loss of one who BY indipen-
dence, pluck and perseverance, combined
with an indomitable honest! climbed we'll up
the ladder that leads to fame, there to
scintillate for little while in the bright
world of journalism and then fade. A
self-made man, printer devil in a country
Office, then forman, then editor and finally
proprietor of the only morning newspaper
in Central Pennsylvania. IL was hard
work, but natural ambition urged him on
with fevor that no earthly object could
swerve; true to friends and party, when
friends and party were right, he was in
domitable In his endeavors to promote their
cause; he had enemies because he was
aggressive, determined and true 10 the
better qualities and the veal of the people.
Speaking fiom long and personal ac-
quaiutance with him; we say that the peo
pie of Hazleton have lost valued citizen
and the world of journalism a bright
diadem. May his body rest in peace.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, i'm
fact, you must have it, to fullx enioy
Ire: Thousands are searchif{4e for Il
daily. and mourning because thew find
II not. Thousands upon thousands OF
dollars are spent annually by our peo-
pie in the hope that they may attain
this boon. And yet 1t may be had hy
all. We guarantee that Electric Bit
ters, II used according to directions
and the use persisted in, will bring
you Good Digestion and oust the de-
mon Dyspepsia and install instead
Eupcpsy. We recommend Electric
Bitters for Dyspepsia and all diseases
OF Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold
at 5Oc. and Sl.00 per bottle by, Craw-
ford Bros. Druggists.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

downright robbery. Man has no more
right to appropriate Gods money to
his use than he has his neighbor's.
The man who does not honour God
with his substance and the tithe of his
income is guilty of embezzlement, yes,
literally guilty of fembezzlement. Now
l am not making this stronger than
God makes it as you may perceive
from Maia chi Sch. and 8 verse. "Will
man rob God Yet ye have robbed
ne. But ye say, Wherein have we
robbed thee In tithes and offerings" +"
And because they had robbed him he
says verso 8: "Ye are cursed with a
curse for ye have robbed me even
thi~ " tule' snatlon.'' titus We fnti
God Visiting the jew by curse for
embezzlement and robbery. And we
are not left to our own surmises ss to
what the curse was. For in the 4th OF
Amos 3, 7 God tells whatit was. And
also have gived you cleanness of teeth
in al! your cities, and want Of bread
IN all your places" &c. While we
may not be making obations to idols
Ike the jew yet we arc not honor.
ing God with his portion aud the re,
suit is the same>roJbery. Because they
had thus robbed him, he had cursed
them with curse. In doing so they
had turned away from him and Ma
Iachi Bird and 7th shows what he rc.
quIred of them in order to his remov-
ing the curse and again blessing them
Return unto me and will return
unto you" "But ye said, Wherein
'hall we return. Verse s: In tithes
aud offerings" Verse 10: "Brinc all
the tithes into the store house. that
there may be meat in mine house, and
prove me now herewith, saith the
Lord of hosts, if I will not open the
windows Of heaven and pour you out
blessing, that there shall not be
room enough to receive it," But il
ye will not do it then Amos, 4: l2in
the light of the preceding context
"Ihercfore thus will do unto thee O.
Israel and because / will do this unto
thee, prepare TO meet thy God, O Is
real such was the manner of God',
dealings with the jews for their neg
lect OF this command. Since God i.
the same to day that he was then ma,
there 1ot he s"n'e pIausibility, at leas,
u y.st an ahsolGfa certainty, of the
cdSgecrness ~ fnSs-Sbs"v3 that it 10 TO
eiuooedience to the tithe law? Is no
similarity of calamities strong pre
sunplive evidence of similarity O
causes ? Then, Let us search All,
Try our ways, and turn again to tn,
Lord. Let ns seriously consider on
past lives in the light Of Gods truth
By 1t we are to judge of the rectitud,
OF our way. Then le: us take th,
candle Of God aud search out ou,
ways in all their devious ramifica,ions
I" turn from the evil thereof unto
God. Such was Dsvid's method.
Il thought upon my former wsys.
with care did mediate
And to thy testimonies pure
] then did turn NV feet.
"Who is willing this day to conse
crate hi. service unto the Lord7"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

Not every man who lays wager
is inclined to csckIe over it.-Rich
mond Dispatch.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11
CAMPAIGN OF 1862.
Movements Of Company l., 12th
:. G.. Regiment AS Noted BY
n Member of the COMPANY
Diary Kept BY ID. J. Carter
During the Late War.

Carter, deceased, we found a Diary
kept by him, during the late War. 1t
was shown TO an old war comraGe Of
his, who after reading it, requested
that it be published, as 1t would he Of
great interest to those who Carried the
musket during the four years which
tried mems souls. We have therefore
consented to publish it, giving the
campaigE of 1862 in this issue, and
riil !"Nl;.i.. :. "as caa,paisu each
week until it is finished
March 8. Enlisted at Lancaster,
| o. H., >. c., under Capt. VauIand-
Ingbam, Company |, 18th s. G. Regi-
ment.
April 10. Left home ard Joined the
Regiment then in camp at Merrimac,
near old PoCataIigo, S. C., where
arrived on the 18Th same month. w.
NJ. COnnors went down with me, also,
L. b. Denton.
April 10 My first drill in the army.
Like it very muCh-get good rations
and am very well satisfied, except u
homG-ick feeling that sometimes takes
hold CT me, which is hard 10 shake of.
mil 90 NJ. c.. l.,,-- r
vas ria5 y, - ,''' ~ ,.t'e' 'io'i ~ i'o'n''
&9r;I ' 80 20 ~ H.. 49, po,.; %,i Msae wei.
dox e. I7;,a;y -; >. .'GL' r;i, ie''Eo Io'
s.. ol m h'"t"' a. c uo' ''"e Iie 'l"''S'
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nou &ainmo ,' wv ,,',ou' '''"' '''''' "S l
AMI 81 NIat u,Ii,h IJ'o' ",...,,' ,,raa, Ian, oe
diGirnIiv - t,onana.,;s; S,,'' to,',i uI"a oi
Ch,rlos;on ond CnIpm,i';a i%a''' "''"''"
Anil o. hrr;,ad -, rr,L;,
a5out Jsvngbt maIe -" hi, ,", ,nmI'
,Lo tra;n g., Gb~n,Ia,,o ~ -" ""',' 'o"N
r,yed Ihn, sano "rami,,, ,n' ""T'' ,"H "V a. a.,
Reg,,reni =, Cborlot,o ar5 ,ma,, ~" ,,
to Raleich IN scr nv no,bor oni roIa
,ives-sncnt five days w;,h ,bnn, ,eait o
inc for our b,ggogr Irain ,n come WOW nm
that had broken dawn at ConcorJ. ~
hIoy Tof, 49,. Lao t.;a'I
RaIeiGb, and took ibo r So p p
far the sent nf vnr wos J.I,vaI n"
the road several Io,. h.r,rs T1ochi~n
Richmond .ravet il tLe civ ,wo
davs-receivc6 liberal hn.,itaIi,v aIi
alonv the railrood-esnaCiaiIy a,
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

"A man Ia not necessarily Of
heavy calibre because he has a large
moutb.-7lBoston Transcript.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

Judge-You are n freeholder (?
Prospective Juryman - Yes sir.
Judge-Married or single =?
Prospective Juryman Married 8
years ago last month.
Jndge-Have you formed or ex.
pressed any opinion 2
Prospective Juryman--Not for 8
years past.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

MsCorkle-Isn't Briggs naturally
lazy man
McCrackle-Not exactly lazy i; but
he seems to think it is unhealthy to
work between meals
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

| do detest a man that's close,
Add, Furthermore, a day.
Bot II pretty girl 10 close
! feel the other way.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

OF ali the sad and gloomy words
That mankind ever writ,
There are no sadder oncs to me
Than these two: Please remit.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1889-12-11

-"Blinkins is nice fellow" "Yes:
but he shows such marked dispos-
ton to exsggerets." "To be sure
bat that is counterbalnnced by one
thing" What is tina, ?" The
general indisposilion to believe him. ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-07-20
The French SpoIiation Claim

N. Y. Herald, Wash. Correspondence, ally l.
The resignation of Mr.. Benjmin
Wilson, of West Virginia. as all. Z
ant attorney of the United StatesS /,
accepted to-day by Attorney Genfat
Miller, who Immediately appoifted
Mr.. Wilson special assistant stor-
ney general to continue the dfense
of the French spoliation claims Mr..
Wilson has been in charge ofthese
claims since the organization IF the
French claims bureau in the Dpart-
ment of Justice. and his continuance
in the service of the Government is a
we'll merited compliment to afaith.
full and valuable officer. In TIE con-
duct of the defense of the Trench
spoliation claims for the Government
he has won the highest distinction
that could be accorded legalmind.
Mr.. Wilson was formerly Demo.
cratic Congressman from Wet Vir-
ginia and his retention, therefre, Dy
this administration emphasizes the
value of his services in these inport-
ant claims. The Court of Claims, in
its opinion upon the general prin-
ciples involved In these cases, deliy-
cred May II. 1886, in referringto Mr..
Wilson's argument, said: "This
learned assistant attorney FIR the
United States has presented the de.
tense with a zeal and force o argu.
ment which we do not find in the
history of the long discussionsit has
heretofore received" Considering
that these claims have been discussed
in and out of Congress for NOR than
eighty years, and that they havebeen
discussed and vetoed by two Rresi-
dents, the courts opinion may te re-
garded rs handsome compliment To
Mr.. Wilson. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-07-20
What will the End be-?

J. E. Thickston, scientist and as
tronomer, living at Metuchen, N. j..
while alluding to the Jamestown hor-
ror. said to a Herald correspondent
that the dreadful catastrophe was as
nothing compared to what might
have occurred.
1.-THE news from Central Pennsyl-
vania is awful" he said, "but this.
may be very little thing compared
with what may yet occur. Near and
west of the Alleghanies great OPEN
ing within the earth's crust must be
made somewhere by the escape of
natural gas. Will the earth settle
and fill the empty places, or will air
pass in and thereby make it possible
for the immense reservoirs of gas,
stored away, no one knows how far,
to explode and make an upheaVal 2
Many people believe there is gas
enough under Western Pennsylvania
and Eastern Ohio to blow the coun-
try from Erie to the Monongahela
into promiscuous fragments. When
oil was struck at Oil Creek in 1859,
timid folks feared collapse and q
sinking of the oil field, but that dam
ger was obyiated by water running
into the wells as the oil ran out. The
dreaded vacuum never came, as
water took the place of the removed
oil. It is not so in this case. Water
is not filling up the gas wells. except
to limited extent. What the out
come may be is not really very en-
joyable thing to revOlve in our minds
these pleasant July mornings. A
submerged valley. lined with the
bones of fifteen thousand men. WO-
men and children is a fearful thing
IN the history of the human race, but
what of that compared with wreck.
ed continent! What of that COM
pared with a world blown open or
blown to fragments am not an
alarmist or sensational Virgins. 1
do not believe that old Mother Earth
is about to be shot into smithereens.
but there may be danger ahead in
this direction, and although we
grieve over the Conemaugh catastro.
phe, let US be thankful that there has
not been natural gas explosion out
West, and that there are not two
rings instead of one set of asteroids
in the material heavens"