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The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22
Serious Damage Threatened by Cotton
Worms.

Messrs. Hill, Fontaine & Co., of Mem
phis, Tenn, have reliable information
that the caterpillars have made their ap-
pearance in great numbers in Concordia
Parish, La, and Central Mississippi ad-
jacent to that parish, and are devastating
the cotton crop. The planters are much
alarmed and have ordered many tons of
paris green to poison the worms and stoI
their rayages.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22
Davy Crockett's birthday.

Extensive preparations were made
at Knoxville, Tenn, to celebrate the
one hundrsd and third anniversary of
Davy Crockett's birthday, on the farm
where he was bern, near Limestone.
Among the guests were r. P. Crockett
of Cranberry. Tex, the only living son of
the frontiersman, and the only living
grandson, Colonel R. H. Crockett, of NeV
Gascony, Ark.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

A WARM controversy is going on be-
tween the New York beer brewers and
the wine and spirit merchants as to
whether beer drinkers or wine and
spirit drinkers are the shortest-lived.
1t looks as if the fight would have to
be declared draw.-Chicago journal.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

a SPECIAL passport, such as are is
; sueu 70 distinguished citizens intend
~ 20 20 go abroad. has been signed by
Ae otate Department for Senator Ev.
s:s s's, OF New York. The Senator will
.;,, .'n Europe. it is said. to consult spe-
s~ ,aiis's on the Continent about his
S; TsS' their condition being such as to
give him much concern.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

EDWIN r. EATON has been found
guilty at San Francisco of jury bribing
IN the case OF Sheath VS.. Waterman,
involving $4,000. Eaton was a juror
IN the case and offered to secure dis
agreement for $500.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

The special committee of the board
Of managers of the Minnesota State
prison have reported against the ad-
visibility of establishing a twine fac
tory in the penitentiary for various
reasons
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

ROBERT b. FORD has been arrested
in Chicago for conspiracy and obtain
ing money by false pretenses by COL
lecting for the Johnstown sufferers and
pocketing the money.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

THE suit of Colonel Schuyler Crosby
against Russell Harrison has been re-
moved from the New York Supreme
Court to the United States Circuit
Court at Harrison's request.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

>, United STATES MARSHAL RANsDEL,
s.n ue District of Columbia, recently
.iaa aeu ior the resignation of two depu-
.a;s ss and one bailiff in his Office. He
tha. .nat the men were efficient. but
b found. anu e''i0ieh' men coulo
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22
Yeldell Acq uItted.

The first ballot taken by the jury in the
Yeldell murder trial at Edgefeld, s. c.,
resulted in vote Of eleven for acquittal
and one for conviction. Tho jury soon
afterward unanimously agreed upon an
acquittal. The verdict seems to meet
with the approval Of the public. The
prisoner was greatly broken down, his
dervous system having given out He left
for the North, being escorted to a special
train by a military guard to prevent a
lynching.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

ArToRNEY-GENERAL CLAPP says that
in his opinion the Cattle Inspection
law OF Minnesota is constitutional, de-
spite the rulings of the Duluth judges.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

JOSEPH QUEEN, called the original
"0ld Black Joe," died at Mount Holly,
N j., recently, aged one hundred and
twelve years. A monument will be-
erected in his memory.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

W. H. NEWTON, who laid out the
original town site of Superior, Wis. ",
and patented the Newton sand pump
and a winged float for creating cur
rents to deepen river channels, died
recently.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

The New York Plasterers' Union
announces that their strike for 81. so
per day instead of 81, has been sue
cessful all employers having conceded
the demand.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

FRANK STEVENSON, OF Williamsport,
Pa, who took refuge in hollow tree
from u storm, was killed while stand
ing upright in the tree by lightning.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

CLARENCE BELL, New York busi-
ness man, was mistaken for deer by
Ellis Roberts, OF Utica, N. Y, at Ris-
lev lake the other night and killed.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22
Died of Old Are.

Matthew Gibbs, supposed to be the old
est man in North Carolina, died at his
home near Center. that State. Mr.. Gibbs
was one hundred and eight years old, and
died of sheer old age.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

Iris reported from London that Miss
Anderson. the actress, is recovering
her health.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

THE Brazilian Commissioners to the
Congress of American Nations have
arrived at New York.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

ANDREW PRICE has been nominated
for Congress by the Democrats Of the
Third Louisiana district
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

FRANCIS w. ELDER, a prominent
citizen OF Baltimore, Md, and brother
Of Archbishop Elder, OF Cincinnati,
died recently.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22
SOUTHERN oLEANINos.
stabbed to Death.

Will Thomas stabbed to death Link
Hudley in a game Of cards, at Louisville,
Ky. Both colored. Thomas is,under ar
rest
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22
Typhoid Fever.

President Thompson iof the Kentucky
Board of Health has published letter
concerning typhoid fever. 1t is directed
to health officials. especially. He says
typhoid fever is undoubtedly produced
by the entrance into the system of the
germs of the disease thrown off in fecal
matter. The medium by which this is
conveyed is usually well water, though
sometimes ice, milk and other articles.
The increase of the diseass is called to
the attention of officials, and special at
tention to disinfection is enjoined. Peo-
pie in general are warned to secure an
entirely safe water supply or to boil all
water
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22
CURRENT COMMENT.

The health of the Pope is causing
.or,iderable uneasiness in Europe.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

A. Nephew of Allen G.. Thurman Killed.
Samuel w. Renault, a brakeman, who
was killed near Birmingham, Ala, is said
to have been a nephew of Allen G. Thur
man. He was from Paducah, KY.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-08-22

Every Citizen Personally Interested In
the Matter of TempeTance-The Conse-
quences of Intemperance Not Confined
to the Incorporate Mana Menace TO
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
1T IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.


Such Is the Opinion Of the Court as to the
Recent Special Legislation Of the Indiana
Legislature.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 26.-The Superior
Court room was densely packed yesterday
with anxious Ii tenHrs TO the opinions
handed down on the subject of the constitu-
tionality Of the police and public works bill
passed by the Legislature and intended 10
face certain departments Of the city under
Dnards selected by the General Assembly.
Much TO tho disappointment Of the Demo-
Gratis, the two Republican judges, Howe and
Walker, submitted an opinion agaiust the
cousttu,ionallty OF the law, while Judge
Naylor, Democrat, ruled in favor Of the new
appointees.
Judge Howe, who wrote the majority
opinion, bases his c,ncluSions entirely upon
the fact that the legislation is special, and
dtcl1res that "if tho Legislature has power
to pass such acts as these II may also pass
similar acts applying 20 all the cities In the
State, and II this may be done It may abolish
the board Of commissioners OF Marion
County and OF all other counties In the State
and create boards with power TO control all
public buildings, 70 lds aud bridges and ex-
cruise all the functions now exercised by
such board OF commits siouers" An appeal
70 the Supreme Court was asked and
granted
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
THE WEAVERS STRIKE
A Larger Number Of Looms In Op-
GRAFTON
Than at Any Time Since the Trouble
Began, Two Weeks Ago.

c,erov,,en a, Fall River Di.ouss tho SIT
n.,,on I,n, rau ,o rake Anv Decided
a.,,on
- ,,.,, on ,,,ch
FALL i'i,lN' ms'e'' nia,on ~ - ~,
larger humDer OF looms were running mvn
day morning than at any time since Tue 20
ginning Of tie weavers' strike two weeks
Durfee reported more than at any time since
the strike starred and most of tho other
mills rrd,,h a ,,v hoa a ,.rge,v increa ed
.,n,ha. :, ,oa,.,., 80 ,u naor,v.
sumyoi o,a " 'ooin' - n',,o"' ~ a.
o'ooo LOOMS were cared ior' EnouRh weas-
ers appeare at the Flint mill TO work 100
looms Dat the ngent refuse ! 10 start up un-
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time In
axperimenting when your lungs are III
danger. Consumption always seems, at
first, only u cold. Do not permit any
de Ter TO impose uron you win some
cb.np imitation of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption. coughs ana
colds, but be sure you get the genuine.
Because he rau make more p'oit he
may tell you he hns something Just as
good, or Just the same. Don't be De
ceired. but Insist upon getting Dr.
Kings New Discovery, which is guar
anreed to give reliei Ia all Throat, Lung
and chest affections. Trial b'ttlts free
ut Adams drug store. Large bottles
one dollar.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
ExrRAvAaAnr MANAGEMENT.

An Investigation into the Affhirs of the
Reading Iron Works Shows That Large
Sums Have been Wasted In Big Salaries
--Recclver to be Appointed.
PHILADELPHIA, March 26.-The Reading
Iron Works failure is one OF the worst
which has occurred In the iron trade for
years, and the concern isnow in decidedly
perilous condition. Among iron men the
opinion prevails that unless prompt action
is taken the creditors win get little or moth.
ing. The plan Of reorganization prepared
by director George F. Baer is said to be i'm
practicable and it is not likely that the cred.
itors will adopt It, Most OF the creditors IRE
opposed TO reorganization, and the only
way to get any money out OF the concern Is
TO appoint receiver. 1t Is believed that
this course will be adopted.
The concern has bcen very extrayagantly
managed and vast sums Of money have been
wasted In recent years The salaries over
sl,0O0 amount TO nearly 100000 year
Nearly all Of this sum could have been
saved, and will besaved under an economical
receivership. E. w. Colt. the president Of
the company, has been getting $4,000 ayear
and Frank Ralston, the secretary, $O 0U
There are a number OF other high salaried
officers and tits enormous obligation OF
nearly 100000 year has helped to carry
the company down.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
ON Trial for KIInng Her Husband.

OSASoooK. Va. March 25.-The trial Of
Mrs. Virgins Taylor began yesterday In
the Accomac County court, on the charge
OF killing her husband last December by
giving him strychnino. It promises to be
one Of the most interesting and remarkable
trials ever had on the eastern shore. The
most OF the day was occupied in selecting q
Jury. The prosecution proposes to prove
that Mrs. Taylor was too intimate with
James Dix ono Of the farm lands; that
Mrs. Taylor said on one occasion when her
husband went fishing that she would not
care II her husband was drowned; that dur
ing his absence on the fishing excursion she
went TO Temp'rancevl e and bought bit
tie OF strychnine, and that she had also Wis
tied an old colored woman reputed TO be
fortune teller and applied for something 10
rid her OF O man.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
purn.d to Denth WIN Kerosenc.

ST. STEPHEN, n. B., March 26,-Mrs. Nc
Gregor, wife OF Rey. DIR. McGregor, 7 p
list minister Of Buff 10, N. Y, was burned
10 d sath at St. Lawrence station Sunday
night. Mrs. McGregor came home last fall
10 spend the winter with her parents and,
being troubled with sciatica had tried
many remedies. Tho only one which gave
her any relief was kerosene, aud while ap-
plying that remedy near an open fireplace
her clothing caught fire., every shred Of
which was burned. leaviEg the body in q
frightful condition. Her sister, In attempt
ing to extinguish the flames was badly
burned. Mrs McGregor leaves family Of
five small children.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
\ sound Loglcal opinlon.

Il. Bainbridge Munday. ESQ, County
Attorney. Cl,y County, Texas, says
.lHaye used Electric Bitters with most
hsnpv results. My brother was also
very low with maiariai fever and Jauh,
dLe but was cured by timely use OF
,h,s medicine. Am satisfied Electric
Bit r. saved his life"
Mr.. %. 1. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave.
Nv. adds liple testimony, say ing
He no lively would have died, had Vt
not been tor Electric Rilttrs.
This great remedy will ward of, as
well an cure, all malarial diseases, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach DE-
orders stands unequalel. Price % cts
and 81 at Adams drug store.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
CANADIAN BANKS WcTlMIZED.
A Rhode Island Man Does Up Two Mont
real INSTITUTIONS to the Tune OF $4,000
How IL Was Done.

A Rhode Island Man Does Up Two Mont
real Institutious to the Tune OF $4,000
How 1t Was Done.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March G.-An inter-
esting question OF who Is TO pay IL likely to
come up out OF the transactions Of Patrick
Fleming, Of this city, who has been on
Raged In the hay business for two years
through the Banque du People and the Mer-
chants Bank, both Montreal institutions.
Fleming's acceptances during this period
had been discounted by these banks and
they trusted him literally, but he failed to
meet the drafts which have matWed with
In a week and the bank officials Nave been
looking for him. The amount due the banks
Is about $4,000 The method was for Flem-
inR's partner in Canada to draw on him at
TN or twenty days for the price OF the hay
and the two banks would discount the drafts.
Every thing went smoothly until recently,
when Fleming's note went to protest and
now II appears he has only sl25 on deposit.
He says he Is bankrupt TO tho amount OF
s40 0Oo. He offered five cents on tho dollar.
The banks refused this and Fleming has left
town The bank officials have learned that
the railroads have permitted Fleming TO
take the hay shipped to him without show
ing his bills Of lading.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
pedestrians Injured by an Explosion.

NEW YoRK, March 2a-shortly before
noon yesterday loud report startled the
crowds Of passers-by At the junction OF
Fifth avenue, Broadway and Twenty-third
street. A terrible explosion had taken
place. A large portion OF the sidewalk on
Twenty, third street, Just OF the junction
AMI on the side OF the street next 10 the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. was blown high into
the air. Showers Of stones and fragments
Of Tagging fell on the paSsers. Al least six
persons were thrown down and more or
iess injured, none seriously. The windows
Of the stores on the corner under the Fifth
Avenue Hotel we're shattered. There Is q
huge hole 10 the ilewslk next the hotel on
Twenty third street. II was found that the
explosion was due 70 an electric subway.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
The scareh for saIEman.

NHwARK, MI, March 26.-Mrs. Mutter,
who was assaulted and nearly killed by the
farm hand. sazman, 10 improving and there
is . chance for her recovery. Two more
supposed Salzmans were arrested yesterd y,
one In Poughkeepsie and another In Ja-
maica, N. Y. The police are deluged with
reports from farmers throughout the State
who find rcsemblances TO Salzman In every
passing tramp. No definite clue has yet
been obtained.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
Detroit, Mich, March IL. 'Ss.

Gentlemeu-Ihave for years been a
sufferer from chronic rheumatism at
times very severely. During late at
tack I have experienced more relief
from taking one bottle of your Ar-thro-
phon-l-a than from any remedy have
hitherto used. Its action has been very
prompt, and without an arrangement
ofthe stomach or other organs. i am
40 much pleased with its action that l
shall continue Its use when ! have the
old trouble TO combat again, and recon-
mend it to my friends In like afiiiction'
Respectfully yours,
s.. Robinson 10 Bralnard ST.
Sold by II ID. Felt.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
rvo It.n,ucl.v outlay, KIllod.

PNBvILLE, KY, March 26.-The arrest Of
General Sowders. OF tho Yellow Creek fac.
tlon, by the Turner faction, last Thursday,
and the further arrest a Harvey Turner,
John Turner aud John Caile, OF the Turner
faction, and the transportation Of two OF
them 10 the Tazwell ('renn.) jail, and the re-
moval OF Bowders 10 tho Stamford Jail, was
followed yesterday by the killing OF Avis
Turner BY James Burch and the killins Of
Burch by Jen King. They met In the road
and Turner fred at Burch. the ball striking
bis gan Burch then replied with his Win.
chestaf, killing Turner. J. King then killed
Burch. With four in jail and two dead, the
ranln OF the outlaws are getting thin.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
Bangor. Mich. March 81, 'ss.

To whom 1t may concerns: ,
Thisis TO certify that | have suffered
all winter with severe attark OF rheu
matism, and was about TO ask to be re-
lleyed from my position, as was not
able TO work. After trying many REM
odIes and getting no relief, saw HITS
Ar.thto-phOn-i-a advertised. | asked
our druggist to order some for me.
commenced taking 1t MS per directions
and received good results from 1t with
In one week. After taking three bot
ties [ am happy to say ! am nearly
cured, although shall continue
ro take Ar thro-phon-i " untill drive
the disease out of nay system. | can
certainly recommend II as the best rem.
adv for rheumatism that know Of and
cannot say TOO much IL. favor OF 1t.
NJ. Remington,
AgentC. & w. NJ. X II.
sold by Fred. ID. Felt.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
Preparing for Another Perilous Trip,

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, March 26-Car-
lisle d. Graham the hero OF several trips
through the Niagara Whirlpool and DEVILS
Rapids Is at work on a boat In which ho
proposes again TO 20 through the tempestu-
ous torrent Ho Is now In communication
with patent lawyers In Washington In rela-
ton 70 getting patent on his invention. He
will not tell anything about II, only that
several persons can ride in IL and he In
tends 10 take along with him few news
nanar men,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27

BRIeHT's DISEASE CURED.-Three years
ago was attacked with kidney trouble
which In few months terminated 10
Brighrs disease. My physician said my
case was incurable. tried different
things and received no benefit until a
friend persuaded me TO try DR. Burdick's
Kidney cure. sent and got one bottle |;
before that was half gone felt change.
One bottle removed from my body and
limbs fifteen pounds Of water which had
been very badly swollen / used twelve
bottles and was entirely cured, and never
hid any return Of the disease since. l
would recommend this medicine IN all
suffering with kidney or liver trouble, to
which Towe my life.
Respectfully yours,
ELMER JACKSON, Woodbury., N. j.
rs cents and 81. Ed Felt. 46.1m
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
The International Chess Tournament.

New YoRK, March 28-The sixth interna-
tIonal chess tournament was begun yester-
day In the hall Of the Union Square bank
building. The players number twenty and
represent Germany, Russia, England, Po
lind rnd America. Each contestant will
play two games with every other player.
The prizes are $1,000 TO the winner, 500 TO
second man, 5000 to third $500 TO fourth, 800
TO fifth $500 TO sixth and 500 10 seventh.
The tournament will continue tep hours a
day for seven or eight weeks The first game
was won by Taubenhaus, tho Frenchman,
who defeated Mcleod, champion OF Canada,
in seventy moves. Weiss beat Burrill In
thirty three moves. Blacxburne beat Hama
han In twenty-six moves.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
Tha Handsomest Lady

In Wellington remarked to friend the
other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs was superior
remedy as It stopped her cough instantly
when other cough remedies had no effect
whatever. SO to prove this and convice
Won Of II merit, any druggist will give YOU
q sample bottle free. Large size 90 cenis
and one dollar.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27

wAsurxorov, March 20. Tho papers COM
mutlpg the sentence Of Albert Greon, con-
yicted Of the murder Of James Lucas, from
dea b 70 Imprisonment for life, were re-
celyed at the jail yesterday. and IL did not
take long 10 secure tho prisoners accept
ance OF the Communication. When tho COM
mutation Of sentence was announced Green
said that be preferred death TO imprison-
..ao.a Far liIa
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27

Bosros, March 26.-on Saturday Ia t,
John Teemer issued q challenge Offering 70
row q series Of races, three, four and five
miles against any oarsman in the world,
uaudaur preferred, for s50Oa side eeach race.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. J. A. st. John,
hacker Of Gaudaur autographed Teemer as
follows: "on behalf Of Gaudaur accept
your challenge provided YOU make the dis
tances two three and four miles, we 70
name the first course, you the second and
toss for choice Of third.n
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
A Happy Farmer.

Warren Underwood, prominent
resident of tie village OF Dexter, N. Y.
says: "My wife and contracted Sc.
we're colds last tall which resulted In
terribly troublesome cohg his. We 'ried
everything we could think or hear Of
hut we're unable to get relief, After
two months of suffering we "ere In
duced to try Vanwert's Balsam. Before
the third bottle was gone our coughs
had entirely disappeared and we were
as we'll as ever. | cannot say too much
in uraize of this wonderful remedy"
Trial sizes free. E. w. Adams the
Leading Druggist
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
sscur,nr Evidence Against the J,snits.

Tonoyro, Ont. March % The Mail Print
ing Company has arranged 70 send com.
missioner TO France a1d Belgium fdr the
purpose OF arranginy with promn Mt states
men there 10 como TO Montreal and give
evidence In the lb,l suits OF the Jesuits
against tn Mail. touching the operations Of
the Jesuit society In those countries. A
distinguished Paris advoc TO will also be
engaged TO assist the Mails counsel In pre-
pairing the interroyhtories 10 be put at the
trial 10 the heads OF the Jesuit order hero.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
The Population of Wellington

Is about 5000, and we would say at least
one half are troubled with some affection
of the throat and lungs, as those com
plants are, according to statistics, more
numerous than others. We would advise
ali our readers not to neglect the ..oppor
tunity TO call on their druggists and get a
hottie OF Kemp's Balsam for the throat ana
lungs. Trial size free. Large bottles QUO
and 81. Sold by all druggists.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27

CHICAGO, March % The lot and building
Of the Chicago Times have been purchased
by James Blodgett. Of MINNEAPOLIS, the
consideration being $3.50 900. Immediately
after the negotiations were concluded the
Times company effected a lease from Mr..
Blodgett Of the prop r. ty for period OF ton
years at an annual rental ofsix per cent, OF
S22. 500
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-27
Northern Capitalists Investing Big Money
In tho South.

FLoBBEoE, Ala, March pa controlling
interest in the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railway Company has been sold TO Messrs.
Abram s. Hewitt Edward Cooper, Mr.. Muir
ply and others Of New York. The Tonnes
see Coal. Iron and Railroad Company is the
largest and woalthiest corporation doing
business In the South, being a consolidation
OF the Pratt Coal and Coke Company, Coal
burg Coal and Railroad Company and one
or two other important companies. They
own millions of acres Of coal and iron lands,
besides the famous Pratt and Coalburg
mines near Birmingham; also several i'm
portant mineral railroads 10 Alabama and
Tennessee, besides large blocks OF the stock
OF several Of the principal furnaces in the
two States.