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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-30
CONGRESSMEN IN TOWN.
Members Who Have Arrived and Their
Places of Residence.

Following is q list of members Of Congress
who have arrived in the city, with their resi-
dences.
Vice President Levi P. Morton, 1900 Rhode
Island avenue.
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THE ABANDONED TUNNEL.
Outrageous to Make the People Paw
For 1t.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
am glad to see that The STAR has placed
Itself on the side OF the people in the matter of
'he abandoned tunnel. The amount expended
ON work that the people were not consulted
about foots up $3.50, 279 80, one-half of which
Is charged to the water takers of this District.
and they are paying the United States 8 per
cent interest on 1t, which has caused their
water rents to be increased at a time when with
the great increase in the number of water
takers they should be reduced. The amonnt
assessed against the water department by the
last appropriation bill for interest and sinking
fund on account of the abandoned tunnel for
the year ending June 80, 1890, is as follows:
for interest S33, 399 81
Sinking fund. 53,OI5 "a
TOTAL est, AIS. GA
The number Of water takers on the 3Oth of
June, 1888, as shown by the Commissioners re-
port was 3l,Ol5. The number at the present
time is not far from 80, 600, which makes the
extra tax to each water taker for this worthless
piece Of army engineering, about which they
were IN no way consulted, amount to 50, g. or
within 80 cents OF as much as the annual water
rent for two-story 16-foot front house twenty
years ago. In addition to this the water takers
are required to pay a tax under this appropria-
ton act Of S44 6l0 for interest and sinking fund
on the old water stock bonds, besides paying
all the other expenses of the water office in
GLIDING one half OF the cost of the new 4S-inch
main. There should be a united effort ON the
part OF all our citizens during the coming ses-
sion OF Congress to have the one half (amount-
ing to 81 ,2oo, 1859 charged against the Dis
trlct for this abandoned work set aside. No
fair-minded member of Congress can object to
| this. The water fund should be reimbursed
for the amount Of sinking fund and interest
already paid and the balance Cancelled.
J. H CRANE
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A VIEW ON THE BRIDGE

The need Of such bridge IN that neighbor-
hood has long been felt 1t will offer a conven-
lent entrance to the city to large class of people
on the Maryland side of the river who are now
compelled to come around by Benning5 bridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-30
E. b. BARNUM & CO.,

Open I'll 10 O'Clock tonight and tomorrow 7aanksps,
in0) forenoon.
ROBINSON, PARKER co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-30

The fight between Jack Fallon Of Brooklyn
and Jack Wannop is off.
The French under secretary for the colonies,
speaking at a banquet in Paris, said that all the
European nations recognized the necessity of
colonial expansion in the face Of a possible
American zolverein.
The social democrats have already nominated
lO2 candidates for seats in the reichstag to be
voted for at the coming general election. and
express confidence in their ability to elect at
least half of them.
Italy is laying up great store Of smokeess
cartridges
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27
TUESDAY. AUGUST "a 1889.
soME of the New York papers are

SoME of the New York papers are
commencing to see that the true cause
Of the multiplicity Of murders in that
city Is caused by the delay IN trying
and furnishing the perpetrators, and
the many loopholes that are found by
scheming lawyers through which q
prisoner can escape and cheat the
gAllows OF its just dues. The New
York Herald, in speaking OF this
matter says:
"Iha. terrible Brooklyn murder calls
for swift justice.
"The peaceful, faw-abiding grocer was
FLASHED TO death In his own home, in the
presence Of his wife and children, with a
rsckh 81 atroeity that was simply fendish.
There 10 no doubt that NcElvalne is the
guilty murderer. He wss caught fleeing
from the scene OF the tragedy with
bloody hands and the deadly knife. lie
has even confessed the crime.
"Ihis Is not case for delay, pernicious
sentimeutality and legal hairsplitting
which have made our criminal practice
notorious In dealing with murlerers.
"McElyaine should be indicted and
tried at once and # found guilty made
to expiate his heinous crime on the gai-
lows within GO days. There can be no
better subject for sn example OF swift,
certain and segere justice.
sit is time TO turn over new leaf IN
the punishment of murderers. The four
culprits hanged In the T0mbs on Friday
were hanged for crimes committed more
than year ago. Such delays deetroy
all deterrent effect Of the death penalty.
Swljtness OF justice is essential to the
protection of society"
The same delay in the trial and
punishment OF murderers prevails IL
other places besides New York, and
we heartily believe in the Worlds
plan, of either executing or aequittine
murderer within sixty days after thu
arrest Let all such cases be taken W
at once and pushed TO the end withou
delay or dilly -dallying; then and no
until then, there will be decrease IL
the number of murders committed.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

THE DEMOCRATIC State Convention
meets In Ohio today and tits expected
that 1t win continue In session two
days. During that time It will nomi-
nate candidate for Governor and 9th
er State officers. 1t will ALEC adopt a
platform, which there Is every reason
to believe will be similar TO the one
adopted in Virginia few weeks since,
which was made 10 spread over every
thing, but covers nothing. The party
might as well save itself the trouble Of
nominating ticket, as the only ques-
ton in the next campaign is the size OF
the majority for Foraker and the entire
Republican ticket. Democracy is
dead in Ohio, and dead beyond the
hope of resurrection. This fact is SO
well known to the leaders OF the party
that 1t seems strange any one can be
found to accept the empty but expen-
sive honors Of nomination.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

WHILE Colonel Ingersolls address
at the funeral OF his friend, Horace
Beaver, In Boston, last Sunday, was
grand in its eloquence and beautiful In
Its conception, we have no doubt but
1t fell fiat TO those of his hearers who
believe in the Immortality of man
There was nothing TO convey hope
beyond the dark and cherries tomb,
and the friends OF the deceased, whose
belief lie the same as that of Colonel
lngersoll, grieVed as those without
hope. A noted French infidel, when
on his death bed, remarked, 81 EN-
about to take a leap In the dark" and
Colonel Ingersoll tried to impress upon
the minds Of his hearers that this is
what they all would be obliged to do,
Christianity, however, teaches US diff.
ferent, and the death bed evidence OF
thousands, some of whom were poor
and unlearned, shows that they
were wiser and richer In accepting
Its truths than Colonel Ingersoll,
with oil his brilliant oratory and
rhetoric.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

And heed the appeals for assistance put
forth by your liver, when the organ is
out OF order. Among these are distress
In the right side and through the right
shoulder blade, yellowness Of the SIX N
aud eyeballs, iurrtd tongue, sour breath,
sick headache, and, above all, IRREGULAR.
ty OF the bowels. The mercy you extend
to the afflicted organ Is wisely shown by
a prompt course OF medication with Hos
t. ter's Stomach Biiters. most genial OF
ale -aiives and the hepatc gland early
reeiprocates the deserved attention BY re-
suming Its secretive functions actively
and regularly. Among the accompany.
lug good results are renewed digestion,
freedom from headaches, and resump-
II u OF activity # the towels. All bin
Qua symptoms disappear and appetite
and sleep improve. Benefcent are the
effects OF the Bitters Ia malarial disease,
kidney disorder, rheumatic ailments an d
nervousness.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

Time table In effect, June 2ad, 1859. TrAia
leavc Wilmington tFTenoh stfeet) ~ folio al
For Heading, birdsb0To, Joanna Spring.
1eld, NaynesbnrE junction. Manor .p0ttsyllie,
Tamaqua, Allentown. Lebanon, Werner,
f Eaaa; hna = Poia on INC pn ana haa
For Springfield, Waynesburg Junouoi.
Eostesylle, Empreeylle, Lenape ChAddA
Ford and Dupont's aud Intermediate point,
Z. 90 a. m, 2. 10. 40 and s. 70 D. m.
For Coatesville and intermediate polnu Al
~ ~ =. W Va; ;Sas !. Ana 20 p; M 4soAni
50 .. IN. a,na
For New Bridge aud intermediate points
Az y. m. and on Saturday only at oH arc
On sunday for Reading and internedisN
points, at g. Is a. IN. and 20 y. ~. and 10,
5pringneld zno intermediate points a. BID
E,a. McCAU5LAND, BOwNEss BRieass
Ruperlnteudant. Gen Paas. AL
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

WHENEVER there is a strike in this
country the free trade journals call at.
tention to it as one of the results OF
protection. Now however, there Is
one of the greatest strikes that ever oc-
Cured in free trade England, and
these same journals have but very lit
lie to say about ii. Tens of thousands
OF men are engaged in this strike, and
although everything has been peace
able thus far there is danger of bloody
riot breaking out at any time. This
will certainly be the case If the dock
companies undertake to carry out their
threats of importing laboreIs to take
the places of the strikers. AT present
London is filled with an inaamable
element which, If the first blow is
struck, will be difficult to control
Surely there are other causes besides
protection which leads to strikes AM
riots, and it w.uld be well tor fire.
traders % make note OF the fact.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

WHEN Asbury Park was founded by
James A. Bradley, he intended it as a
religious resort, and especially stipu
lated that under no circumstances
should intoxicating liquors be sold on
the grounds. Now, however. after
several years of trial, Mr.. Bradley
writes a letter to the Philadelphia
Press, in which he urges the adoption
of high license and restrictive liquor
law. Heretofore Mr.. Bradley has been
considered a leading and uncompromis.
ing prohibitionist, but in this COM
munication he admits that prohibition
at Asbury Park has proved a failure.
Mr.. Bradley not only forbid the sale OF
Intoxicating liquors at this summer re
sort, but he also, as far as he VAS able
TO do, interdicted Its use by those who
visited the place, and although he was
sustained in this by the majority o!
the residents, he ia now forced to ad
NIT that ii has all proved "yanity and
yexation OF spirit" and that he j
obliged to resort 10 high license t
check the traffic.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

DsraaISTs IJOFNsE.-FoTioE-
LIT. d. CARTMELL,Dr Druggist OF the city
q " ilmington, in compliance with
the requirements Of the acts Oh the General
ASS mbly In such case made ana provided,
do hereby give notice that shall apply In
writing to the court Of ten ersl Sessions Of
the Peace and Jail Delivery oil tho 6tate OF
Delaware, in and for Now Oattle County,
on mondsy. the Oh day OF Sept AID, 1858,
being the htH day OF the next
November term OF said Court for o
lfeense to soil intoxicating liquoff
formedicinal purposes, in quantitie s not great
er than one quart, ut the northeast
Ia the Fifth ward of the city Of Whining
ton, New Castle county; the rental value Of
Specialize cllizens of said ward recommend
the said application, viz:
j. =. Crossley j Paul Lukfns
X. II jacobs WIN. Il, Pierce
A, W. Harting u. w. Maun
W. Scott Vernon =. l.. Wet
Wm. Ferris l.. Is. Jervis
gas. Crock Thomas b Bradford
W. ii. Crooks Lewis W. Finn
Chas. @. Lednum Benz. 4. Bartram
Jacob l.. Lichenstein A. w. Brown
Joseph g. Bestc II. L. Diiworth
j., Beste Howard Ogle
Edwin dirst Frank Sparks
". Frank Porter
au2i-2td&w 4. Il. CARTMELL
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

Many Ores this year have been started
by wood from A sergeant's coal and wood
yard, foot OF Monroe street. Oak, Pine
anu hickory wood In large loads. We
guarantee =, $40 lbs, ofciean coal in every
ton, screened under our own supervision.
just received, new car load OF Western
oats; ALEC fine line Of blled hay aud
wheat straw. Central Office Seventh and
King streets, Look for the s,ue sign.
Optn in the evening. Telephone calls,
545 and 5S7.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27
Philadelphia. Wilmington and
baltimore Railroad.

IN. -#---
trains VIII leave Wilmington az follor,
a N rhn I 4, teEpressh 1 AZ Saba
sMl lOfq, II "a, lluA III, ii Il
'A xc,a ~, o1t SEA DC and 10 u mn.
For u m ~ ~ I'D lob, 10 g ;, m.
90, il al ii 4, xpfessl ga fsg sAfn
10 b D. ni - 10. RB ia TO. soI and
xccommodauon, i ~ oSa ,m
a. a. VIZ wy IN ~ ~ IL. T.! ana 100 D. n,
~ ~ ia ~ 49, 10 "a goA $50 I0I iu d
~ r. y; ~ ~ - - Il, ~ n ~, ~ as I'D pa
w. W W y ~ wy y. n.
IA e., ~ s n ,JsR; n, ,n,O N
tions. % a. m, lis and sai D. "a. A'' rs
a., SO .. NJ ana II IL MN s"uooi, INA
BALTIMORE and Bay Line, . isp.n,
baltimore and Washinrton. al. s0l al,
10 IL and ii 90 a. M. n al il II. III al III
"a, 20 81, i ~, 7 20 D. M and I'd Mint vs.
Trains Tor Delaware Diyision iesysfor.
New Castle, q %, 8 %, ., M. i2S III a5l
I az .. M, and IL 0s NlFhL
GtofYeiown aud q hCboth, $50 a. H.. 40
Nf sss Y Of ".c ,da,,op,. s2bp.n.
Hsrrtnalon. Deinap and Way stations IN
.. m, and il b5P. IN.
Expreps for Dvsy' HARRINGTON, and Dsls
mar, IL OS Night. W.
snp nsn S ior {6sps SaaIIss Ola Point ioOn.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

THE attempt of man recently re-
leased from the Pennsylvania Peniten-
tiary to rob train on the Pennayl.
yania Railroad, is another illustration
that on such as him imprisonment does
not have tho desired effect OF returma-
ton. This man is not only thief,
but he is murderer OF heart, and the
porter of the car, who now lies in the
hospital badly wounded by two bullets
need not thank him that he is living
to-day. Such men should not have
their liberty, aa they are as dangerous
in the community as wild beasts
Some change should he made In the
laws by which such men would be
locked up for lite This ia due to
others, as 10 man q life Is safe while
such thugs are allowed toruu at large
The State owes ii 10 its citizens 10 pro
,ect their lives and property, but this
cannot be fully accomplished until the
law is made so that it will &c .1rige this
lawless class Of the power Of doing
harm,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

We mean TO continue this until some
body heats the great lung curative agent.
DR.. simms' White Pulmonic Balsan,
then we will take In our tigu. Mr.. L.
Whitney, contractor at Clifton, Delaware,
says he was cured after being considered
a hopeless case. For coughs, sore throat,
hoarseness, etc. Depot, Fourth and
King streets, WILMINGTON; philadel, lia
Smith 4 Kline Co.. 43i Arch street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27
Dyspepsia and Liver Complain,

Is it not worth the small price of rs
cents to frte yourself of every symptom
Of these distressing complaints, ii you
think so Call at our store and get bottle
OF shiloh's Vitalizer. Every bottle has a
printed guarantee on II, use accordingly,
and If It does you no good IL will cost you
nothing. N. b. Daniorth, wholesale and
retail agent, Second aud Market streets,
Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27
LARGER BILLS IN PROPORTION,

We have fitted up the large iourstory warehouse
I17 Market street. running through to Shipley street
and filled it with complete and varied assortment oil
the most desirable Goods for Housekeepers, in tae
Latest Styles and Designs manufactured and selected
Tor their durability and servceableness, which we will
sell Credit to any responsible Housekeeper as low a:
the same Goods are sold elsewhere for cash, and on
Te.ma within the reach Of every one, at
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

We have a speedy and positive Cure
for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth,
and Headache, in SHiLOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A Nasal Injector free with
each bottle. Use it II you desire health
and sweet breath. Price so cents. N. B.
Danforth, wholesale and retail agent,
Second and Market Streets, Wilmington,
Del
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

right from the sands of New Jersey,
Come look at them; three thousand juicy
Mountain waterineloDs to-morrlW at
No. 10 =. Fourth St. smeitz & Co.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

D. A. Powell, Nos. 1903 and $50 Madison
street, has Goldfish, porgies, butter fish,
trout, founders, black bass, etc. CLANS
by the quart or hundred. Delivered free
OF charge TO all parts Of the city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27

The great and certain cure for acute
andchronic diarrhea, dysentery, cholera
morbus and cholera iniantum, 50 cents.
Main depot, Fourth and King streets,
Wilmington, Del. Sold by druggists.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-27
WA&AMAKEKs.

1
PHILADELPHIA. Tuesday. Aagust27. 1850.
Some of the new Tricots
are in sight. All wool, sea.
sonable shades, 37I cents 70,
SO inch goods.
Southeast Of centre.
S. a pair for heavy all
wool Blankets, 70x82 inches.
You will hardly save money
on them in this way when
the frost begins to nip.
Here's another straw from
our trade-wind In bed COW
erings: H o n e y.c o m b
Spreads (MarsellIes pattern)
G7xS2 inches, 88c.
Southwest of centre.
The very latest wrinkle
in Women's Turbans; straw,
velvel trimmed, and with a
big straw and feather 10
settle In front. Jaunty
shapes, picturesque effects.
red and black black
black aud white brown
Light and dark blue gray
Look as If they had come
to stay. $4.25.
Thirteenth and Chestnut streets corner.
A Lace Curtain Stretchel
with hing es is handiest be.
, cauae 1t is SO snug to pach
. away. With hinges or v it'll.
out, it kills one OF the big,
! gest Lace Curtain WORRIES
Dry as many as you please
at once, not one can get
, askew.
, 10 and IA feet. Will
hinges, 1850 and 1915
. without, SIS and $3.50.
e Basement, northwest of centre.
9 JOHN WANAMAKER.
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a ONO RA1Lno,n

RALTIMsoReIE 4 OHIO RAILROAD
- schedule IN effect MAJ a, y,
TRAINS LEAVE DEL. AVE 10 n i1iS'9
EAST Bousn, ~roE
Express trains.
n " o os week g days.: lsOol =, ,o,,
IN, NEw % Y 81 x y s1n I. W Tla, 70, T.
PniLADELrHIA, week days. $685..
eso 7bS, $3.50, s0O, $40 W. 10 III 81 O|s@
~ y. %. z ss 800. 40. s5Us, 81 r.,
a p x 4, p Sundays, '2las7oi.esoiu
IS g, s2a, $40, 500, saS . 81 T. ny NJ" ~!
CHESTER, week DAYS, - M ~, 81;
na 90 90. 10 20, lO2ga. n. .913
l09, Iss, 90 : 10, s6os. SIS Gli ...I,f
Cnssfnn, I'm days, -sIs 30, em-
10 -. q. M, sl90s, loo. sg3s, Soy 3'a W.
"os. %. $40. sUt6, S35, ~ 81 D. m. fl'
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., woct dmy4 Ia
sW a. m, Lou. (l20s on snturdnv n,, ~
- 400, Dos p. m. sundays, 7.0j a, y, =
No. WEST BOUND.
,bi.AAbIiMoRE AND W AsniKgroN .l5o,s
anh. NJ, 2t5, SAG, Is 10. Is X y ~
snnSgssS 'oa. M. '2Os p m. daily, cxeSn.
pittsburz. SO 4ga. m.;45ian - LII
daily. '' o'o p M both
Cincinnati and St. Louis .nE
and - % p. m; both daily. ~ a. IN
nn Sis - /" ~ hcde0iH1 , 49, p. M
LAsDkEnhna ACCOMMODATION. wso,
days, 6.t1i II - AM IS and b iGn =, week
uuys, 30 Il. M, AZ and 40 II, II, ''' ISL
TRAINS LEAFE MARKET SrEi.rT srArov
F9r fhiladelphia ana way stauon.
oSS = - =. ", o ~ wy HIS II. M, i!ig
| $50 y. III ''''' l. 49, -'A
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TERMS:

$4,000 worth of Goods for Sl.OO
Cash and $100 per Week or $500 per
Month.
$1,000 worth of Goods for SI.O0
Cash and so Cents per Week or $500
per Month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-06


After the horse experiment on the Baltimore
and Ohio road recourse had to the wind,
and a sailing car, known as the Meteor. invented
by Evan Thomas, was run for some time. when
ever the wind was favorable. 1t would travel
at good rate Of speed with the wind abaft or
on the quarter. With a wind abeam or from
the side the car was likely to capsize. In
calm. Of course, the car was useless and pas
sengers depending upon il might have to wait
long while for il to start. Among those who
sailed in the car on one Of its experimental
trips was Baron Krudener. the envoy of Rus
STA. and he was SO much pleased that he sent
model OF IL to the car. sailing car vas also
tested on the South Carolina road in $780, The
following account of the first experiment was
published in the Charleston Courier March 90
iSSO:
a sail was set on a car on our railroad yes
terday afternoon in the presence of large
concourse OF spectators. Fifteen gentle
men got on board and flew of at the rate of
IL TO Ia miles an hour. Thirteen persons and
tons Of iron were carried about 10 miles an
hour. The preparations for sailing were very
hastily got up, and Of course were not of the
best kind. but. owing to this circumstance the
experiment afforded high sport. The Nlcn
blew very fresh from about northeast. which. as
ssailor would say, was 'abeam,' and would drive
the car either way with equal speed. When going
at the rate OF about II miles an hour and loaded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-06

Sail cars have been used ON the level roads Of
Holland, Spain and China. C. J. Bascom, of
the Kansas Pacific road. constructed a car with
a mast eleven feet high. having triangular
sail with two booms. With favorable wind it
would speed over the plains at the rate of forty
miles hour. At Barnegat beach railroad
men frequently hoist sail on construction cars
and take advantage OF the wind. On the Maiden
Island, in the South Pacific, a tramway five
miles in length constructed for the purpose of
bringing guanO from the guano fields to the
harbor. is operated by sail power and by hand.
The trucks are pushed up to windward, loaded.
and then sail is made. and the train moves
along at fine rate. On these islands there is
nearly always a fair wind. The locomotive
truck carries a single mast in its center, rugged
with large sail.
HORSE AGAINST STEAM.
The first experiment on the Baltimore and
Ohio with steam locomotive was made by
Peter Cooper. The story of his locomotive.
known as Tom Thumb" shows how doubtful
at that time was the issue of the competition
between horse and steam. Mr.. Cooper was
satisfied that steam could be adapted to the
curved roads which he saw would be built in
the United States. He went to Baltimore to
build bis engine because that city possessed
then the only railroad on which he could eX-
pertinent. His engine when completed was
about the size of an ordinary hand-car. The
boiler, no larger than a common kitchen boiler.
stood upright. The engine was provided with
q cylinder 3 : inches in diameter and draught
was arranged with blowing apparatus worked
by a belt from the engine. This tiny affair was
the first locomotive for railroad purposes ever
built in America. The first experiment was
made at the Mount Clair car-house in the sum-
mer of 1880. and it was so successful that
Tom Thumb" soon afterwards made trip
to Ellicott's Mills. drawing an open car
On this journey it is recorded that it made a
speed of Is miles an hour and more. The
passengers we're astonished at the rapidity with