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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
MoNTANA's TOM.
Mr.. Carter Talks About the ssssssssal
Outiook In the Northwest.

Mr.. Carter Talks About the esssess1a1
Outiook In the Northwest.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Cbairman Carter
of the republican national committse 70 n
the capitol to-day under subposns from
the Judiciary commtttee oe the senate In Q
charge made against Louis McComss, Who
was nominated judge a the supesms
court Of the District Of Columbia. Talk.
ing about the probable outcome OF the
senatorial contests now beginning In the
Northwest. Mr.. Cartor said:
''In my own state the result 10 still
doubtful, but with chances in favor oe the
democrats. In Wyoming the democrats
and populsts together have control of the
lower branch OF the legislature. and there
are two contested casss, which ! suppooo
will be decided against the republicsns,
thus securing . majority on Joint ballst,
which will probably b used to slsct .
democratic senator. In California the
legislature 10 against Us. In Kansas and
Nebraska there arc chances that ws Will
be able to elect our candidates. but thss0
is considerable doubt about it,"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
WHITE WINGED PEACE
THE SENATE ADOPTS RULES
The Appointment OF the committees
isTaken From eotkln-Mathsws
Speaker OF the House
insulting Lobbyists.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
HELENA, Jan. 3.-Ths senate mot at 10
a. m. to-day. The only business trans
acted WAS the adop tion Of rules. Senator
Matts presented majority report recon-
msnding tho rules Of the last senate, -
finally amended by that body. The amend,
mont WAS very important one, namely,
leaving the appointment Of committees
to the senate instead Of TO the president.
Senator Goddard presented minority 70
port recommending the original amend-
ments and rules Of the last senate. Sena-
tor Matts said that no discourtesy was
meant to tho president, but that II was
right and proper and just that
the majority Of the senate should control
its action, ns the people held the demo
cratic majority responsible. The same
plan OF vesting the appointment Of COM
mittces In the majority had been OBJ
served by republicans in the United
States senate for years. Senator Goddard
replied, defending the minority report.
The minority report was rejected and
the majority report adopted by q
straight party vote, nine to seven. The
senate then adjourned to 10 o. m. to-
morrow
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A You,hfui ~ ardersr.

scene was witnessed in court to-day when
little Stewart Rogers, aged II. Was ar
raigned charged with the murder OF James
II. Stevenson, aged IL.
The jury brought In verdict Of acquit-
tai. When tho verdict was announced by
tho foreman, Mrs. Rogers ran across the
court room. threw her arms around her
young son. kissed him. and then burst
out crying like child. Tho sccnc was an
affecting one. and brought tears to the
eyes Of the judge and many spectators.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
FROZEN TO DEATH.

John Harrison Fousa Dead Near ca1lss
han Creek. In Htssssis csunty.
Special Dispatch TO the standard.
Troy. Mont. Jan. a.-John Harrisou. Q
miner and prospector. doing work en CAl.
lahan creek, about eight milss from this
place, was found frosen to death lass Sun.
day. 1t appears that hs attempted 10 paek
q supply Of provisions to the camp and the
weight was too much for him. The snow
was very deep and he undoubtedly had
hard work to keep the trail. When found
he was within milo and . half of the
camp. The coroner held an inquest today
and rendered . verdict in accordance With
the facts. Mr.. Harrison's body win b ssnt
to Golden. Col. his former hons. 1io
parents are said to be we'll on.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04

The Connell company have received
about 500 new pants patterns, all new and
stylish goods. They have one OF the best
cutters in the United States and can guar
an,ee n perfect fit. II you want stylish.
perfect fitting garments 20 10 the Connell
company.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
In Colorado.

DENVER, Jan. 3.-Tho Colorado state
legislature will convene tomorrow. II Ia
genera lly understood that the populists
and democrats will unto and thus control
both branches.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
Rscing In California.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 3.-Ths CalifoeAia
Jockey club was organized here to-day
with T. II. Williams. jr., president and
Adolph Spreckels vice president. Ths
club includes among its members ssvsfal
directors OF the Pacific Coast Blood Hoeso
association, and will give 70 fdays' rseing
at the bay District track. commsncing
Tuesday next. or at the expiration Of the
Blood Horse associations winter meotina
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04

ST. PArL. Jan. IA caucus Of rspubs
lican members Of the legislature has bssn
called for tomorrow night TO sslsct can.
didate for the United States senate to sase.
ceed Cushman X. Davis, whose term On.
pires March 4. There ID no question oe
the sult, as there 10 practically no oppo.
sition to Davis reelection, and . joint
caucus will undoubtedly decide in his h.
yor by reclamation.
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senate, where two democratic factions arc
striving for supremacy which gives con-
troll OF the organization and COMMITTEES
chairmanships. The caucuses Of both
parties Of both houses were set for to-
night. II is likely some Of them will last
till midnight. Tho house democrats will
name Clayton E. Crafts for speaker.
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In Delaware.

DOVER, Del. Jan. 3.-Both houses OF the
general assembly organized this morning
by the election Of caucus nominees. Gov
ernor Reynolds message was then pre-
sented and read In both houses. II deals
almost entirely with state Affairs.
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An UnIIcens~d Enginsep.

Special Dispatch to the standard.
GREAT FALLS. Jan. 3.-The proprietor Of
the Park hotel was to-day arrested on n
charge Of employing mn unlicensed en-
gneer. A. 5. Dorman, the party who
swore out tho warrant. had been employed
as engineer and was recently discharged.
The proprietor Of the hotel claims that
the present engineer is employed by
Wentworth q Co. who are putting In q
heating apparatus.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04

TO-DAY the National Board
will select the City of Detroit as
the place Of the ensuing National
Regatta Of 1898.
This selection was a foregone
conclusion inasmuch as Detroit
was the only candidate in the
field. and the necessary amount
Of SIS. 900 was raised some time
ago by a Committee of fifteen
citizens Of Detroit. The greatest
oarsmen an America will parti-
cipate in the various contests
We part from the old yea,
with kindly thought 1t has
brought us a fair share of pros.
perity and many new friends
Best of all it has enabled us to
serve old friends better than we
ever could before.
During the next few days We
shall be busy taking inventory
after that is done we shall have
an endless line of Bargains in Suit:
and Overcoats, also Boys ane
Children's clothing which we will
put before the public at price.
that will demand attention.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
WORKING the Chinsse,

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-Chinese In
spcctor Wicker reports 10 tho treasury
department that opposition TO the Chinese
exclusion act is being fomented with .
view Of getting money out of the Chinese.
He cites the recent case in New Orleans,
where Chinaman. representing himself
rs an agent Of the Chinese Six Companies,
succeeded in collecting 500 from China
men under the pretext that IL would be
used TO employ counsel to contest the law.
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Through to the Coast.
Special Dispatch to the standard.

Special Dispatch to the standard.
GREAT FALLS, Jan. 3.-Advices were re-
ceived to-day that the Great Northern
company will have Its extension COM
pleted and that tho last spike will be
driven Tuesday next. There are but six
miles Of track to be laid before the tracks
will be connected.
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win Recommend q Quarantine.

ATLANTA. Ca. Jan. 3.-The senatorial
committee to investigate the infectious
diseases reached here to-day on their re-
turn to Washington. In an interview
Senator Call said the committee decided
to recommend quarantine against Cuba
in the early spring.
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In Souih Dakota.

PIERRE, S. D., Jan. AIT the Joint ses-
sion Of the houses Of the legislature to-day.
Governor Sheldon, after being sworn In,
delivered his inaugural address, which
dealt only with matters Of state interest.
Az 2p. m. tho Legislature organised on
tho basis Of tho caucus nominations.
James Lawson 10 speaker Of the house, ].
w. Come, clerk: ID. A. Crook. sergeant. In
the senate {. n. Cooper was named secre-
tary and David Eastman sergeant.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
IN ILLINOIS.
Politicians aud Legislators Having
Lively Time Mt Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. Jan. 3.-Hotcls are
crowded with members Of the legislature
and prominent politicians gathered here
to witness an unusual event in this state,
the assembling Of democratic legsla.
ture. The fight for offices in the gift OF
the legislature grows hotter and some bad
feeling is engendered, particularly IN the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
In Missouri.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Jan. 3.-The iceis-
lature Of Missouri will meet tomorrow in
biennial session, but without any matters
of sensational or great general interest 10
come before Il. The senate and house are
both heavily democratic. In tho matter OF
United States scnatorship there ID little
interest. The democrats are practically
unit in favor Of the incumbent OF the ex-
pirng term, Francis NJ. Cockerill.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
McKinisy's Message.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Jan. 3.-Govcrnor Mo
Kinley, In his annual message to the leRis-
lature, reviews the financial condition Of
the state. which shows deficit Of ts9, ,sss.
He says the revenues Of this year will
justify tho sum of appropriations be kept
within the estimated revenue. He recom-
Inends the voice Of tho people demanding
reform in municipal government no
heetled.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04

LICK OBSERVATORY, Cal, Jan. a-no.
tification has been received that the La
Lande prime Of the Paris acadsmy oe
sciences was awarded to Professor Barr
nard of the Lick observatory, Dec. IS. ieo2,
for his work in astronomy, especially Too
his discovery Of tho fifth satellite oe Jupis
ter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
For Reform Purposes.

PIrTsBURG. Jan. ga call has been is
sued for q conference in this city next
Monday OF all persons who will join in the
formation of political party for tho abo-
lition Of the drink traffic in tho United
States. and for such other moral, eco
nomic, financial and industrial reforms az
are needed in this country.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
BLAINE's CONDITION.
He ID Steadily Improving -Unfoaadet
Stories Of His Case.

Stories Of His Case.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The report that
Blaine has suffered another relapse and
his condition has assumed an alarming
aspect, 10 not sustained by inquiries. On
account Of his peculiar organic disease,
Blaine In his present weak condition is
susceptible TO the slightest change Of the
weather, and the various ch anges have .
depressing effect upon his spirits, but are
Of short duration. Blaine. Il is said, ap-
peared unusually bright this morning and
showed especial interest In ths.slolnes ct
the family. The family share the beIlsf
of DR.. Johnston that the ex-secrctary 10
maintaining the steady improvement
noted In his condition during the past
week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
wyominr Castlsmsa.

CHEYENNE. wyo.. Jan. a-Ths flrst mo.
tion for postponement by the Johnston
county invaders was overruled By judge
Scott this forenoon. Supplemental am
davits In support OF the pstition were thsa
offered and the court consented 10 tAs
postponement. The trial will b opsnsd
Thursday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
A Mus,c.i Comb,uatie..

JERSEY City. n. j., Jan. IA combina-
tion for tho manufacture Of pianos has
been effected. Tho leading spirits are
William Steinway and F. G. Smith. With
few other capitalists they have organ
ised close corporation with capital
stock Of $3O0,O0O.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

CIsve1and's Big MsJority ss EstImnted ~
anew York Paper.
New YORK, Jan. S.-The Erenino Post to-
day says: The settlement Of tho Oregon
contests make Il possible to give an &C.
curate table Of tho vote for president ~ II
should he cast BY the electoral college and
which will show the total number of votes
necessary TO choice to be 223. Cleveland .
majority is i0e. The total vote Of the re-
spcctivo candidates is as follows: Clsve-
land, 216; Harrison, 1ai; Weaver, "a.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
WHiskEv THE CAUSE.
Murdsr and Suicide the Result Of Case
OF Delirium Tremens.

OF Delirium Tremens.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 3.-Antonio Du-
arte. the keeper Of o wayside resort near
San Leandre, this morning while suffering
from delirium trcmens, went into the
room Of Antonio Diaa, his barkeeper, and
shot at him, the ball passing through
Diaz's shoulder infiictine q serious wound.
Duarte then rushed into the room firing
two shots at Mrs. Dias, both passing
through her chest. Duarto then went
down into the billiard room where hs
placed tho weapon to his own head blow.
Ing his brains out. Mrs. Diaz is shot
through tho lungs and there In no hope Of
her recovery,
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To ,h. Pr-.id.n,ia, C,as..

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The fourth class
postoiiice at Kalisrel. Mont, by reason
Of increased receipts, has been raised to
the presidential class.
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IN cLEveLAND's CABINET.

tary OF the Treasury Portfolio.
FRANKFORT. KY. Jan. 3.-lt Ia reported
on reliable authority that John G. Carlisle
has concluded to accept the secretary OF
the treasury portfolio. This information
comes from prominent politician who 10
an intimate friend of senator Carlisle.
Congressman Caruth said he knew that
the position has been rendered Mr.. Car
Isle. II Is believed here that lie has &C.
cepted Il and the contest for his sena torial
successorship has commenced.
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DENVER. Col, Jan. 3.-Dr. Alexander
Shaw, chief OF the Horticultural depart
ment OF tho worlds fair and one of the
managers Of the worlds fair, died to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
IN CALIFORNIA.

both 0ouses OF the L1gssbaeure Orgee-
issA for Work.
SACRAMENTO. Jan. a-The California
legislature assembled to-day. the repub-
licans organizing the senate by electing
Senator X. B. Carpenter Of Los Angeles
president pro tenn, and tho democ rats or
gaining the assembly with F. II. Gould OF
Merced as speaker. and George Peckham
Of Santa Clara chief clerk. Governor
Markham's address was not presented
and no business was transacted to-<lny.
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They carry the largest stock. Thsy have
the best assortment. They have the hss4
goods tho latest styles. They quote ths
lowest prices. The II. J. Connsll compaags
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-04
Dad An .lerusalem

LONDON, Jan. ga dispatch from Con.
stantinople says that the chief rabbi OF
Jerusalem is dead.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-29

Dsa's ~ wkst,'a Tsa-s,y yes sas Isia Tbs
Warid.n

D.a'i ~ wkst.la Ies-ssy yos sas ltia Tbs
Waid
The court room is nov beginning 70
assume quite an attractive appearance
The street railway track has been.
cleaned ready fcr the cars 70 Be run.
Bin boards have been erected for the
Forcpapgh circus. which viii exhibit
here April 2oth.
Ne. Anthony Sianbloy's new double
dwelling on Martin street i ready for
occupancy.
Some evil minded person stole 4 40
pound shoat from The pen q Anthony
Hunter. il tie rear IL Wss,ng Hall
the other night.
The boy who would kin the first llar-
binger ~ spring, the saucy, aggrcs-
sive, melodious red-breasted robin, II
murderer at heart.
Mr.. w +. Jones Is moving into his
Now house ia Church street which he
will occupy until his fine King street
residence shall have been erected.
Mr.. w. II. Hieston left morning
accompanied BY his two sons, Clarence
and William, for Roseland, Va. where
he has contracted Is put III largo
iiuuring mill
The huge blocks IF grey sandstone
which recently arrived 70 BIZ uscd Ia
The construction of lilo government
building are now being removed to the
building site. work viii shortly be-
gin
Mr.. Adams, the new proprietor of
the 81 Clair, came overffom Waynes-
boro yesterday md d about ready d
assume charge. The old furniture is
now being removed from The hotel u
give place 70 tie new.
Mr. Al. 7. Hess, whose general store
il situated 81 North Queen street, IL
ports good business, Mr. Hess
started il business onlyya few months
ago and has already built up very
ilonrishing trade, far beyond his cx-
lpectation. Ills stock il ail fresh and
well assorted, and llis prices are son
the grdnasf floor.
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THE COMING EVENT.
Tie Fair al Inwooa 10 u Larger Thls Year Than
Ever Before.

Tie Fair al Inwooa 10 hs Larger This Year Than
Ever Before.
Already preparations are being made
for the fair at Inwood this summer,
and from prospects every indication
points to success. The following is q
list Of special prizes offered by our
citizens, and il IS hoped that every
business man especially will contribute
in this way
Thompson Tabler, ciothiers, offer one fine
Macintosh Coat, value $40, for the best driving
Horse Or Mare exhibited at fair not over years
old.
Jas ". Strong offers siss for first premium
Wheat TO be Strong's
j. Frank Thompson, salesman fer Thompson 4
TabIer, offers Pair Fine Embroidered SILK sus;
penders for best exhibit Of Thoroughbred Cattle,
M. ". Hawk offers 81 for best pairoF Plymouth
Rock chickens that takes first premium.
Mrs. Jas, r.. Thompson offers sf0o for best
Silk Embroidered Linen.
Vas. W. strong Offers Sc for hrst premium 81
best busheI 81 Longberry Wheat: IS cents foi
second premium. Wheat % b. strong's,
Little limo r. Thompson offers silyer Mug nj
Prettiest Baby not oyer one year old.
THE Womb offers years subscription to The
weekly edition. on each Of the following exhibits
Best two year Old colt; best mich cow best
driving mare under five years; best exhibit 81
butter: best exhibit az fancy work: best exhibit
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CONDENSED NEWS


1athered From All Fnrte 81 the Country
~ reaeErAph.
Frazer. The wife murderer, was
ynched Al Albion, Ia
Rippey, the nssailant Of Millionaire
Naekay, will plead insanity.
Al severe wind blew down several
Iouses Ia Charlottesville, Ark, Thurs
lay.
Mgr Sntolli's residence will not IL at
he Catholic university nj Washington,
y G., as has been generally supposed.
A cloud burst and storm destroyed
considerable property In the vicinity 81
Cleveland Miss Thursday. No lives
ost
Alfred Rheinstrom. manager Of the
Wheeling tW. Va opera house. has;
rome. leaving several creditors In the
role Alfred was slave "a poker,
The French government intends %
reorganiRe the administration of na-
honey and has decided 10 recall the
sommaieiing officers Al that point for
conference.
An agreement has been reached by
which tho great cotton strike at Mars
chester, Eng. will end on Monday
The operators agree 10 4 slight reduc-
.ioa Iii wages
AT Noblesyille. Ind, Ia the Mellon
aid will case the conrt rendered jndg.
nent setting aside the contested will
aud revoking the probate thereof Tho
defendants appealed to the supreme
SQUIRT
X was announced at Chicago Friday
that white Hat Dan Mccarthy will
sell his entire stable of race horses,
eithed separate or lii lot. within tho
next ten days He wishes 10 retire
from business
Dobbins & Dazcy. cotton brokers,
Nashville, Tenn, with branch houses
.in st Louis, Jackson, Tenn, and New
Orleans, filed bill .of assignment
Thursday night Their liabilities nro
about 500, 900,
Two men from New Orleans com
United suicide at the Casino grounds at
Monte Carlo Their names nrc given
rs WE'LL md Robb. They had been play
Ing heavily for several days. md on
Wednesday and Thursday lost large
sums
The United States fish commissionAhas
shipped six car loads Of salt fish from
Morehead, N. o.. vim the Chesapeake 81
Ohio, for the aquarium building 1T the
Worlds fair. The commission has be-
gun the shipment Of fresh water fish Of
all descriptions from various points in
the west
Meager details have just been re-
ceived from Pauhuslsa. osage Nation. 81
fire which swept away larRe por-
ton Of the town, destroying the Indian
council house, several large stores, be-
aides many smaller buildings The res
port says that five lives were lost ia tho
flames.
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PERSONAL MENTION,
The Coming and Going 1t Friends, Acquaintance,
aud Strangers,

The Coming and Going ii Friends, Acquaintance
and STRANGERS
MI William Gilbert, 81 Baltimore,
is in town.
Mr.. Will Jones, If Bemyyille, Va,
il enjoying 4 few days visit IN thiscity.
Mrs. Chas. n. Hollis II suffering from
4 severe attack Of searletina.
y Miss Gertie Jones, Of Berryyille, Va,
i visiting friends ii this city.
Mr. Ferdinand Hess came home
from Pennsylvania College 70 spend
his Easter holidays.
Messrs. ]. S. Trammell, Jno A.
Wilen aud S. Il. Dodd left yesterday
evening for Berkeley Springs, IN re-
Spouse 70 an invitation Of the Masonic
lodge Of That place, to participate in
the Masonic work last night
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FROM SIRE 10 SON.

AS Family Medicine Bacon's Gel
cry Cure passes from sire to son as q
legacy. If you have Kidney, Liver
Of Blood disorder do not delay, but
get a free sample package Of this rem
edy 1T once. # you have Indigestion,
Constipation, Headache, Rheumatism,
etc, this grand specific will cure YOU.
4. NJ. Gilbert & Bro. the leading drug
gists, are sole agents and are distribut-
ing samples free to the afflicted. Large
size so cts.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-29

KAysAs Cry, Mo. March Is. Dis
patches fraia kansas and Missouri state
that d severe stol ragged generally
over the two stats Thursday night
The rainfall was yesy heavy and great
III benefited the ropst At Oklahoma
CITY ~ number Of buildings were blown
dosAa and several Of them burned BY
the eiltning. The storm struck Ne,
yasla, Ma, about s o'clock Thursday
moraing. The slate root 81 the state
insane asylum was damaged, aud the
hoiyse of the engineer 81 the asylum
blown down. In Kansas The rain was
general all over the western part Of the
state
ONE al tie steam eiggers recently put
iii the MINE "a the Nesta Coal Co. Of
Allenport. PaG, operated BY one man.
las averaged tic output of eight hand
dlggers daily for sQme time.