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LAKE DISASTER.


lists Capsizes.
The steamer Sea Wing, containing
over 200 excursionists, was struck by the
storm in Lake Pepin, Mimi, and cap
sized. A huge wave struck the craft on
the side at the moment that n terrific
blast of wind, more horribly forcible
than the others came up, carried the
boat over, all of the people on board, $50
or more, being thrown into the water,
some being caught underneath, others
thrown into the waves, the
boat turned bottom upward and
only about twenty-five people
were observed to be floating on the sur
face. These caughtholdo of the boat and
climbed upon the uptnrned bottom,
those first securing position assisting
the others. In ten minutes more the
twenty-five or so who had obtained mo-
mentary safety on the boat could OBJ
serve no others of the boat crew or
passengers floating on the surface of
the continuing high sea of waves
afterwards, however, as flash
Of lightning lighted up the surface
of the lake, the sight of an occa-
sional white dress Of a drowning woman
or child was observable, but ii was inn
possible for those who witnessed the
horrible sight to lend any aid. A full
list of the $50 passengers which are
pretty certain to have been drowned is
not obtainabie at this writing. A large
majority of them were women and
children, those saved being nearly all
strong men who were able to swim or
cling to the boat after it was capsizcd.
AT 1880 Monday morning iifty-nino
bodies had been recovered and laid out.
The estimates are that not less than 100
pcrishcd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Pythian Grand Ofiicers.

Knights of Pythias in session at Mil.
waukee, Wis, elected officers as
follows; Supreme Chancellor, G. b.
Shaw, of Eau Clare, Wis; Supreme Vice.
Chancellor, w. w. Blackwell, Hendor'
son, Ky; Supreme Prelate, L. Il. Black
mer, San Diego, CAL; Supreme Master
Exchequer, S. J. Wiley, Wilmington,
Del; Supreme Keeper Records and Seal,
r. S. C. White, Nashville, Tenn; Su'
preme Mastcr-at-Arms, c. II. Morrison,
Nevada; Supreme Secretary Endowment
Fund, w. b. Kennedy, Cincinnati; Su.
preme Inner Guard, d. ID. c. Barkwell
Cheyenne, Wyo.; Supreme Outer Guard,
John II. Thompson, Washington, d. G.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
General Fremont Dead.

Maior-Gcneral John C.. Fremont. Tho
Pathfinder" and one of the most con-
spicuous figures in the political and mil
itary history of the country for moro
than a quarter of century, died Sunday
afternoon at his homo in New York
City. He was seyenty-seven years Of
age, and was only recently placed on tho
retired list. The veteran breathed his
last calmly, and, though he had been a
severe sufferer for two or three days,
yet he met his end calmly and bravely,
full of confidence and hope. lie was un-
conscious toward the last
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
wyoming viii Celebrate Ju,y "a

CHEYENNE, Wyo., July IA formal
celebration in honor of the admission
of Wyoming to Statehood has been
arranged for July %, the twcnty-second
anniversary of the organization of
Wyoming as Territory, The cere,
monies will consist of a parade, speeches
and ball in the capitol building. The
Governors of all the States and Terri.
tories will be invited to BIO present
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
CrOps in Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, July 12.-The crop
report made up from $50 correspondents
in this State, gives acreage Of wheat
Sc, 2O5 acres less than year ago. There
were marketed in June 926, $50 bushels
of wheat while the total for the eleven
months preceding were li,01l, 4SO bush
els. The condition of corn is placed a.
81 in southern, % in central and 1903 per
cent. in northern counties; oats, 96I9;
potatoes, 96 The apple crop will be
about half yield.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Murdered His Mistress.

HAMLIN, w. Va, July IA murder
was reported yesterday from the Elk
horn mining region. A colored man
named James Early and a white woman
named Johnson have been living for
some time in shanty near the mines
The couple qparreled and shortly after
ward the report of a. shotgun was heard
IN the cabin. Early ran out and said
the woman had shot herself. She was
found with a heavy charge of old nails,
slugs and screws in her hip, and died in
about two hours. Early was held for
murder
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
The Great Explorer Marries.

Henry Morton Stanley and Dorothy
Tenant were married at Westminster
Abbey, London, Saturday, in the pres
ence of a company representative of all
that move distinguished in London So
eicty 1t is not often that Westminster
Abbey has been more densely thronged,
and not often have the approaches to it
been so dcnsoly packed as was the case
on this occasion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Horr,ble soene Al Birm,ngham.

At Birmingham, Ala, while Warmer
& Smiley's hearse was going to tho do
pot with three corpses the horses be-.
came frightened and ran away. Two
bodies were thrown out in tho street
and badly mutilated. The hearse was
overturned and the other body torn
from the soffin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Arrested for Robbing the Malls.

Ben Wright, colored letter-carrier,
was arrested and jailed at Memphis,
Tenn, for robbing letters containing
money, chiefly letters addressed to the
Louisiana Lottery Company. 1t seems
that he has been stealing in this way
for years. Wright is brother-in-law
of r. R. Church, the richest colored man
in Tennessee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

t b y Tennant
took place t O.
d ay i n West
minister Abbey.
Mr.. S t a n | e y
showed the ef-
fects of the i'll
ness by which
he was attacked a
yesterday, and
Ii . W q . SOLu
PEELED to use a
stick to assist
him in walking
to and from the
altar. The Alb
beywas crowded
with friends of
the bride and
- m
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
TOBACCO ABLAZE,

The Burning of u Portion of the Globe
Warehouse at Cincinnati Causes Loss
Of e130,OOO.
CINCINNATI July 1.-THE smaller OF
the buildings known as the Globe wase-
houses, belonging to Brooks, Water
field & Co., was, with all its contents,
totally destroyed Thursday night the
loss being SlS0,000. Tobacco in the
cellar of the larger warehouse belong
ing to the same firm was damaged by
water to the extent of S5, 900. In the
burned building were stored 1000 hogs
heads Of tobacco valued at Sl25, 900.
These are total loss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
nrov.r o,sveland to be Retained.

The Louisiana lottery people have de-
cided to offer Grover Cleveland retain
er to plead their cause in the pending
proceedings to test the constitutio1aiity
Of the recently enacted law.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Another Big OIL Yantura.

The Augusta Oil Company, has leased
$4,000 acres of land to Hon. John T. Nc
Lean in Putnam County W. Va. Oil
has been found on part of the land, and
20 wells are to be put down to give 1t a
thorough test. Nearly half million
dollars is to be invested in the enter
nrise
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Missouri Town R,v,red nv Fir,

Macon, Mo-, July ll.-Firo Wednes-
day night destroyed the entire business
portion of the town OF Callao, Mo. The
burning buildings consisted of stores,
saloons, livery stables, etc The loss is
estimated at $4,000; insurance un.
known |Ha
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
SIX Killed by q Train.

A terrible accident occurred at Baden,
twelve miles from San Francisco, near
cemetery in San Mateo County. A
wagon containing fifteen people was
run into by train. The people were
tossed in all directions. Six were killed
outright and the others were injured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Anarchist Plottsr Conyicted.

LErslG, July II. The trial Of tho
woman Reinhold and her three male
companions on the charge of completely
in Anarchists plots, which was begun
Thursday morning, is ended. Nine.
Rcinhold was convicted and sentenced
to six years imprisonment. The three
mon we're acquitted and released.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Twenty. Fight buildings DESTROYED

ITHACA, Mich, July II Fire started
Thursday night in the old Central
House and totally destroyed the whole
block and nearly the whole block west,
causing a loss of saS 900; insurance,
$4,000 Twenty-eight baildings were
burned. The cause of the fire is un-
known
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
naatructiyA TlnnuA.

FLOODS in Northern Italy are causing
immense damage, especially in the val
ley Of the Adige. Troops are assisting
In repairing breaches in tho river banks
at Verona and Brandsolk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Open Market For Farmers.

Secretary Blaine has written to Sem
ator Frye letter, in which he urges the
Importance Of securing for our farmers
open market for their produce in ex-
change for the free entry of sugar. ue
criticises the tariff bill in this partic-
ular.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
A Foot Of Snow.

The Eugadine Valley, Switzerland, is
covered with snow to the depth of
twelve inches, ncccssitating the use Of
sleds. The temperature is two degrees
below the freezing point
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Lacked suffic,snt senss tn I.,vs

Four Italian laboreBs on the Main Gen.
tral roads extension were drowned
while attempting to cross the Connecti-
cut river in a boat opposite Stratford
Hollow, N. II. The water where the
bodies were recovered was only Ave feet
deep, and If they had stood up could have
waded ashore.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
High Tariff on Cattle,

The Superior Council Of Agriculture,
at Paris, has approved proposals of the
Tariff Commission, increasing tho duty
on live oxen sixty-four francs, on cows
forty-eight francs and on beef four
francs per hundred kiloS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Lake. Elmo Hotel Rurnad.

ST. PAUL. July ll.-Word has been
received here that Lake Emo Hotel, To-
Gated thirteen miles from here on the
line OF the Chicago, ST. Paul, Minneap-
oils & Omaha Railroad, was burned yes
terday morning. Details are not yet in,
bnt the loss will probably 10 from 500,
900 to SIS. 600.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

The fire in the Stamboul quarter do
stroyed thousand houses, and ruined
1876 timber merchants. 1t is feared that
many lives were lest
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
International Monetary Union.

The President has sent n communica.
tion to Congress- recommending favor
able action on tho resolution Of the re-
cent Pan-American Congress favoring
an international American monetary
union.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

The President has sent to the Senate
the nomination Of Colonel Alexander
Med McCook, Sixth Infantry, to be
BriQadier-G General
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

BATON RouoE, La, July 1.-THE
House on Thursday indorsed the posi-
ton taken by tho Senate to the effect
that the Governor had no right to veto
the bill submitting the lottery question
70 vote Of the people.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

Forty-iour deaths from cholera have
occurred among the members Of bat
TALON Of Ghoorkas stationed at Dharm-
sala, in the Punjah
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Ex.rrsasursr Archer Takes It Hard.

A director of the Maryland peniten'
tiary says that ex-State Treasurer
Archer is not only very sick man, but
that his mind is becoming affected, and
that he will be insane, or perhaps dead,
inside OF three months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
WE have heard of bread-cutt

WE have heard Of bread-cutting and
bootcleaning by electricity, and are
now told by a German technical mag
azine tthe Elektroteckniker) that the
coffee in q certain Berlin cafe is brewed
by the same agent. says the Caterer. In
the center OF the room are several large
glass jars, through which passes plat
mum wire In spiral form. The cleo
tricity, on heating the wire. speedily
raises the temperature Of the water In
the jars 70 tho boiling point and pro-
pares the coffee in the sight Of every
body. Lastly, . small electric railway
transmits the coffee to the various -
hies. 30 that the gassts MAJ help thsw
soaves b their lil1ng
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

The cholera bulletins from Valcenia
show a steady decrease in the epidemic
At Gambia on Thursday six new case'
and Ave deaths were reported.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
wsleome Rain In Kansas.

Dispatches from various points in
Kansas, where the corn has been suffer
ing by drought, state that copious rain
fell on the ilth, greatly benefting the
growing S'op and improving its general
condition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

Tenant, a n d
the ceremony at
on ce bel gan.
Duri ng t h Q
cere m ony b Q
held bene a t h
hi S arm t h e
stick he W a s
compel e d to
use for support
while walking.
4 G hn rnnnatpd
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
BIG DEAL AT CINCINNATI.


lied for sc, 500, 900.
CINCINNATI, July 11.-During the last
month one of the largest mercantile
deals in the history of the city has been
consummated and now for the first time
made public. Proctor & Candles soap
works are capitalized for $1,000, 900.
The deal was effected by Morehead,
Irwin & Co., brokers. who, with two of
the largest New York banks, will
handle $500, 600 of stock, which is to
be offered to the American public ex-
clusively. The remaining $1,000, 600
will be retained by Proctor & Gamble,
who will also have control of the works
for five years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Washington's Population.

Full census returns from Western
Washington show a population of 2s5, 600.
Estimated population of Eastern Wash
ington, l25, 200, making a total popula-
tiou OF the State $50, ,000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
WYOMING COMES IN.
The President Signs the Bill for Her Ad-
mission as State-Map of the Young
est Member of Uncle Sans Family, and
Some of Her characteristics

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Presi-
dent late Thursday afternoon approved
the act for the admission Of Wyoming
as State of the Union.
Wyoming was the youngest Of the Terri,
tories, having been organized under an act OF
Congress passed July %, 1883. Its area is about
10000 square miles, its breadth from east to
west being 365 miles and from north to
south 275 miles. The general appearance OF
the country is mountainous, with valleys,
broad rolling plains, sloping foothills and
bold bluffs and buttes The elevation ranges
from $500 to 1900 feet above the sea
level There are lofty mountain ranges covered
with everlasting snow deep canons and ele.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
Glad to Escape.

LONDON. July l2-Captain Cassatti,
the African explorer, says that both he
and Emin Pasha were glad to be res
cued from the Equatorial Province, Evil
tongues had magniiled the misunder.
standing betwaan Stanley and them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

THR Government Of Morocco lately
sent ten Arab horses Of the purest and
finest blood fs gift to the King OF Bel
glum. With they reached Brussels
King Leopold was not greatly struck by
their beauty, and on an Investigation
being made it turned out that the origi.
nal animals had been sold by some un.
scrupulous official and that inferior ones
had been substituted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

Complete census returns give Mscon,
Ga, a population Of ss,4ao including
the suburbs. In 1880 sbe popula aon ws'
1850
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

At Ottawa, Kas., Mrs Flortes Russell
drew $4,000 from bank, and on her way
home was robbed Of the whole amount
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
MAP OF HEIIGOIAND

Office, until it is decided whether the
new territory shall become part OF
Germany or part OF Prussia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

rhe Silver Bill

The cable between Halifax and Ber-
muda was opened for business Monday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

What Is to BE Done with HelIgoland.
BERLIN, July 11.-Heligoland will be
administered by special imperial
commissary, dependent upon the Home
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
constantinople Con f,axra.ion.

The President has signed the silve.
bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19
STANLEY WEEDS.
The Noted African Explorer Be-
comes a Benedict.
UNITED TO MISS DOROTHY TENANT
The Ceremony Performed at westmins
ter Abbey in the Presence of Many
Distinguished Guests-The Groom
Suffering From Recent Illness.
A NOTABLE EVENT.

LONDON, July 12.-The marriage Of
Mr.. Henry NJ. Stanley and Miss Dors-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-19

years the German army has been
equipped with new rifles, at total ex.
pense Of sso,ooo,ooO. They have been
used for nothing except for drills and
drses paradsA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Car Manufacturing Plant for Sale.

The undersigned, receiver of the Indian
apolis Car and Manufacturing Company.
will receive sealed proposals until Decem-
Der IL, 1890, at II o'clock NJ, for the sale as
an entirety of the plant of said company in
West indianapolis, adjoining the city of
Indianapolis, Ind, together with the
materials, stock and unexecuted contracts
on hand at the time of sale. Said plant in
eludes 10 acres of land. with suitable build
lngs, machinery and appliances, and is COM
plete in all departments, with a capacity of
% cars daily, and uses natural gas as fuel.
If no acceptable proposition is received by
the time named the property will be offered
for sale at auction on December Is, 1890, at
O'Clock P. M, at the south door of the
Court House, in the city Of Indianapolis.
For further particulars and terms of sale
address Matthew Henning, Receiver,
Indianapolis, Ind. de2.9 ,16
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
THE WONDERFUL EoLIANs

At Mellor & Hoene's, ~ Fifth Avenue.
y A superb line of the wonderful Eolian
in great variety of styles of cases, all ar
tistically designed, and in many different
woods, suitable for the finest parlor OF
library.
On the Eolian any one can play with the
accuracy and expression of an artist the
symphonies of Beethoven or Mozart, or the
grand overtures of Wagner or Meyerbeer,
though having no knowledge of music what.
ever.
Some have the idea it is altogether q
mechanical instrument. They have not
seen it. The Eolian is capable of the most
brilliant effects from the many stops; gives
a. perfect diminuendo or crescendo as de-
sired, any change of tempo, and is under
perfect control. 1t is, in fact, like small
orchestra, with its flutes, violins, horns,
clarionets, etc.
Call and spend q half hour at Mellor &
Hoene's, and listen to the delicious music
from these wonderful instruments. Visitors
always welcome and treated with the ut
most courtesy at the "Palace of Music" II
Fifth avenue, where can be seen, besides
the Eolians, the renowned Hardman, A..
B. Chase, Krakauer and Vose pianos.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
BOUNCED FROM JAIL.
Jeanette Bloods Send Four Prisoners
0ut Into the World.
THE JAILER WILLINGLY ASSISTS
In Letting Down the Bars and Unlocking
the Heavy Cell Doors.
LOOKING FOR A NEW POLICE OFFICER

The little city of Jeannette is bound moi
to be behind the times. II has had genu.
inc Jail delivery. There is nothing new II
this fact, for Jeannette has been in the same
fix before, but not on so extensive and novel
plan. This time number of young fel'
lows visited the Jail and held high old car.
nivatwith the jailer.
At last the latter became so imbued with
spirit of peace and goodwill, and also
with spirits poured from bottle, that he
opened the cell doors and allowed the four
prisoners therein to escape. The boys held
mock court and assisted in bouncing the
prisoners.
This little episode occurred early Sunday
morning. In the city there are a number
of young men who call their rendezvous the
Belvidere Club. The Belvideres are among
the best citizens OF the city, and believe in
justice. Frank McKelvy, Ad Winters,
Jail on Clay avenue, and had jolly good
time with the policeman found there.
WERE IN A MERCIFUL MOOD.
1t is said that ere many minutes had
passed, all, including the policeman. were
pretty well 'tanked-up" (tanked-up is the
proper expression, Jeanette people say).
In the cells, peering through the square
grated openings in the doors, were four un-
fortunates who had been incarcerated on
different charges. They longed for freedom,
and the boys thought it would be square
shake to give it to them.
The policeman, too, pitied suffering hu-
mil Il 81 L., 1af 10, - pol
the doors and the boys in tragic tones COM
manded the prisoners to come forth. A
court was Immediately formed and the
prisoners tried. One said he had been
drunk, whereupon he was told to 60. and, as
he did not 'git" fast enough, was bounced
out the door. Another man was asked what
he had done and answered nothing"
''Ten days" roared the judge, which
scared the fellow so that he Immediately
sneaked out of the door.
After the prisoners were gone, the boys
tried the police whistle, examined the cells
and at last adjourned and went hom:.
A VERY HEAVY POLICE FORCE.
All this happened in city which claims
to have the heaviest police force in the
United States. This may be doabted, but
it is stated on authority that the three men
constituting the department together tip the
scales at 6S7 pounds.
This new method of disposing of prisoners
has been the talk of Jeanette. The Jail on
Clay avenue is building built for the pur-
pose, with cells having wooden doors. A
shor time ago man could not be found
when he was wanted in the morning. Be
fore the fact of his escape had become known,
one of his friends had put up $40 for his re-
lease. When the cell was found empty, the
$40 was demanded and refunded.
The policeman giving the four prisoners
their liberty, it is understood, is looking for
ajob, and the police department is also
looking for man weighing over 200
pounds, who will not tamper with justice
and prison bars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
NO CHANGE TO BE MADE.

The Report That Carnegie Bros. & Co.'s Men
Wanted New Scale is Denied. q
Quite stir was created in industrial cir
cles yesterday by the statement that the
scale now in force at the Edgar Thomson
Steel Works, at BraddocK, would expire,
and the men were preparing a new one to
present to the firm, providing that the turns
should be eight hours in length instead
of II.
An official of Carnegie Bros. & Co. was
seen yesterday in regard to the matter, and
he said: There is no truth in the statement
that the scale at our works is to be changed.
Our men are perfectly satisfied with the
present one. They are making at least %
per cent more than the men at any other
mill make, and if they were not satisfied a
change could not be made January l. The
agreement calls for 30 days notice from
either side, and the men have given us no
notice"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
NEW ROAD TO OHIO.

a Parallel for the Ohio River Road to Rich
Coal and Fire Clay Lands.
The Pittsburg, Ohio Valley and Cinciu-
natl Railway is now being constructed by the
Pennsylvania Company, between Marietta
ana Bellaire, O.. the latter being the eastern
terminus where the road will connect with
the Cleveland and Pittsburg railroad.
The road will pass along the north bank of
the Ohio river, through the counties of Bel
mont, Washington and Monroe.
The territory is rich with coal, fire clay
and building stone. and is well settled. The
road will parallel the Ohio River railroad
which occupies the south bank of the river.