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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-06-22

,...orxty r. 7. IRVINE is back
:. IA kentucky.
.n.<rra JAMES spent Sunday ut
the Iotcr"on''
rfqrurrp to get your Wall Paper
., Kelly y Evans
x,cr croqut sets cheap, at j. W.
ksy's rug store.
In. ] W. NELLY returned fro"
cate city Yesterday
rox. Jn,, returned from trip
Eentucky this morning.
q.r Gis Stone Gap Lumber Co.,
Il, &. commence work Tomorrow
u..- uun L Harris is at home
,,o the Southwest Virginia
Ia,uu1"
,..onot Of AN extra run Of job
.bc po.r is thrown one day late
III. week.
VI Gooplor i, circulating
rr;eu1s and relatives at Afton,
"a rai~ week.
a.. Go, W. Lowell, the popular
,,,ut went 20 Cocbnrn
l.aay On businesses.
X MATHEWS is on u trip To-;
he asked us to say nothing
a...; il guess we'd better not.
.ieooe L. NJ. F,lroN was guest
l 'atcrmont Sunday an lett
w. ax morning for Wythcvillc
uui
A. r Turo. and Al,lona Mills,
t,,,. Of Senator j. b. +. Mills.
.o..., several days with Big Stone
GAP friends last week
IIAnl.l, has gone TO johnson
c.,v.to see after the opening OF the
\ r. lmouf hotel. which has been un-
4 ..r.jro thorough renovation.
4 Ma AC GREEN, soliciting agent
~. Eri>tol Courier, is in town.
& .tin. after the interests Of the
q a.lt and spicy daily he represents.
TIA, ,rnial counteuance of Mr.. d.
q II Shelby is again to he seen on tho
s. ,.a, after am absence Of several
u.a. a hi, "old kentucky home.
81 Hos &. F. FLASHARy was in town
Monday He was on his way to Lee
81 pty where he owns several fine
4. aru. He went down to look after
,ayia. his crop of hay.
Mn, K l.. Blows, with her two
So uI. boys. in company with her
q bpihc.. Mr.. VIII Buckley, left last
M Ir.hy for Uungannon, where she
Isl 4lI ,lenl a couple of weeks with
81 aa arvn's
Isl Dw C. CMMlcHAEL was up from
9 pcnaiuston'> Gap Yesterday. He
8 .,ra,acylu getting to the railroad at
s. that Yacv about 100000 feet of wal
y nut i.maer recently purchased in
heuucky
s JtpeE ". 7 MiLlEi. came down
M ION Wise Sunday and left Monday
q ngmmg for Wytheville, where he
gyy> TO attend the present term of
llc curt Of Appeals He will as
&; IS, in presenting Dock" Taylor's
i-4 iora new trial
Asa blood purifier, the most emf
le''i Physicians prescribe Ayers
s ariIJa 1t is the luost powerful
@ 4ya.alon Of vegetable alternatives
||E 'e' oiicfc1 to the public. AS a
"as aai family medicine, it may
l| used by old and young alike.
IT aas cared others and will cure
ii Is true only Of Ayers Sarsapa
Es a The motto suits the medicine
ID tie medicine the motto. What
8 'e' assurance could you have that
VIII cure You, than the TACT
s y u has cured such multitudes of
:.el>
''s mad-dos scare has again
la s 4eS the town Three were killed
''g'lay supposed to be afflicted
"a 'ob6ie> To prevent your dog
u. taking the rabies give him two
''.oonius Of pounded glass and
@'Srllc IN a greasy biscuit just
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-06-22
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting Il horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. rs
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
Call ut j. ". kclly's drug store, Ayers
block, Big Stone Gap, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-06-22
Land Sale.

The undersigned spccia! commissions: pursuant L"
decree II Wis. County Circuit Court. rendered on
the Eth day April, 1883. in the chnncrry ca>' at
H. c. Slcmp agauiSt j. =. +. Mills ct nj. ami the
CroSs-actuIl oi j. y. +. Mills against Conway SiuL>
ct al will expose FOR sale. in front :" the intcTinont
Hotel III the II Zig Stone t;n Virginia. on the
Sth day OF July, 1896. between The hourS 81 ii III.
and D. III ut public auction Ia the highest bidder.
on the follow ing terms, wit: All costs u sale and
suit and one, third of the balance OF the purchase
price c;Sl in hand, and tn" residue OF said purchase
price in equal instalmcns, on credit OF one ana
two Years from day of sale, the property mentioned
and described in the aforesaid causes, being one nm
divided fourth interest in certain tract Of land con-
tanning 70 acres-situaed within the cnrporatcd linn
its Of the town Of East Big Stone Gap. Va, being the
fourth interest which suid j. g. +. Mills heretofore
conveyed to said Conway Sands ct al. The purchaser
will be required to execute with good personal Sccuri-
~ his notes for the deferred payments. Mayt Is
1893.
II. 4. v. SHErN,
Special Commissioner
VIRGINIA: In the Clerks office % the Circnit
Court of the County of Wise.
II. c. Slcmp. Plaintiff,
Against In Chahccry
J. y. f. Mills III al. Def't
l. Jonuthan f. Linps, Clerk Of the said Court do
certify tla, the bond required Of III" Sl"ci" Commits
sioner h. the decree rendered in said cilsc on the IL
,lav nf Al.ril, lS93 has been duly given.
Given under my hand AZ Clerk -! the said court.
this BIRD day Of May 1S!r;.
2G-lt TcSte,-I +. I.IHS, Clerk.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-06-22
For Sale,
About 1897 Poplar 77f6eS

We have for sale ahou. 1897 Poplar I'r".> ranging
from X tn 80 inches Ia diameter four feet above the
ground. located on the preston Tract. near East
Big Stone Gap. Wise county Va. The trees average
nbou, - inches in diameter: the ava: nag, ,Iisiancc
from til" railroad is about two miles, and the haul is
comparatively smooth.
Title undonh'c!.
We desire to sell At :" nucl per tree and request
intending purchasers t" examine the timber AN" make
Us offers.
For further particulars enquire III
Br!LII'r u HciMWELi.
% Iii, S,"nr Gap. Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-06-22

Receiver Big Stone Gap Wafer Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22
TIRGINTA At CHICAEO'
Her Exhibits Promise TO Mako very "oo"


Colonel A. s. Buford. president OF the
virginia Board Of Worlds Fair Commits
sioners and Captain r. c. Morton. the
secretary. have returned from the meet
INC If the board. held in Norfolk. AT the
close of the meeting the members OF uhe
board were royalty entertainer u! soi'ie
of the citizens of Norfolk.
Major Barton Myers. the British con-
sul at Norfolk, took the committee aboard
his nrivate Yacht and entertained them
I'm handsome style. They steamed around
among the fleet and went aboard the
Newark. where they were entertained py
Admiral Benham.
General Groner, also extended various
courtesies 10 the board and they went
aboard the Blake, and were cordially re-
ceived by Sir John Hopkins, the English
vice-admiral. They were also taken
aboard and shown through the apart
ments of the German ship haiserln Au-
gusta.
Peale's magnificent painting OF Wash
ington was received in the city yesterday
morning. and was Immediately insured
for $4,000. This grand picture is the
property Of Mrs. Harrison. Of Shirley.
and was loaned TO the board for eXhibi-
ton at Chicago. 1t will be shipped in
few days.
Exhibits are coming in in large numbers.
and a big shipment to Chicago has just
been made.
Among the contributions received with
in the last few days was check from
George A. Brooks. Of Portsmouth, for
5000, one from Southampton county for
$50, and smaller amounts from Mrs. NJ.
NJ Caldwell. Wytheville; Mrs. i. NJ.
Carter. Frederick county; Mrs. l.. NJ.
Owens and Mrs. Little Cockrell, Of North
cumberland county; G. E. Mclnturff, SUI
perintendent schools Of Shenandoah coun-
| ~; Mrs. II. NJ Miller, Front Royal, and
| Mrs. A. G. Martin. Of Albemarle.
The 9th of August has been set apart
as Virginia day at the Worlds Fair and
! Colonel Buford, Mr. NJ. Glennan and Sen
| ator w. I. Jordan. OF Halifax. have been
appointed a committee TO make suitable
| arrangements for a proper celebration of
that occasion. Interesting exercises will
be arranged from some distinguished Nir-
| ginia orator
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22
ROYAL ARC4NUM.
Graceful Act of Shockoo Council-Two
limitations.

limitations.
Shockoe Council, Royal Arcanum, held
a well-attended meeting last night. Grand
Regent Harwood and Messrs. w. II. VIII
liams and Gunst, of the finance commit
tee of the Grand Council were present and
made fine addresses. The following reso-
lutions. offered by Mr.. Dickers. were
unanimously adopted by a rising vote:
Resolved, That Shockoe Council de-
sires to express qualification at the cleo
ton OF Brother c. w. Harwood to the
grand regency. inasmuch as we recognize
in Brother Harwood an able representa-
tive Of the order and a most Jealous
and efficient worker in its behalf. We
believe his administration will rebound
to the great benefit of the order, and we
hereby tender him assurance of hearty
and cordial cooperation on the part OF
this council in the prosecution Of our
noble work
Resolved further That as further
mark Of esteem these resolutions be
given a special page In our minute book
and a copy Of them be furnished Brother
Harwood."
The resolutions were supplemented by
eulogistic remarks by Regent w. ID. Rice,
and were feelingly and eloquently re-
sponded TO by Mr. lIarwood.
The Indications point TO most sue
cessful year for the Arcanum. Two new
members were initiated last evening, and
a number Of applications were presented
At the close OF the meeting a collation.
WAS served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Kichmonds Ciu-
,cn. aud Other Matters.


Misses Sophie Hancock and Mary
Friend Wilson are at Old Point.
Colonel Charles T. O'Ferrall and wife
are still at Old Point. They will visit
Richmond next week
Mr. J. Il. Lacy, Of this city. had his
pocket picked OF $50 at Newport News
Saturday night. The money was taken
when he was getting off the train
Ex-Postmaster Cullingworth has re-
turned from the rendezvous. He met
number of ex's at Old Point. and they
had many laughs over the situation.
Messrs. Stafford NJ. White and Harvey
L, Taylor left for Norfolk yesterday
afternoon to visit the naval review
They will return home tomorrow even
Ing
There will be a union meeting OF the
Young men Of all the Methodist churches
of this city at Clay-street church sunday
afternoon, April 3D. az $3.50 O'CLOCK All
Young men are cordially invited TO at
tend.
Colonel T.. L. Freeman. OF Pawtucket.
r. l., is on a visit to our city. ana Is the
guest of his cousin, Captain b. ~ jacob
723 west Main street. The Colonel Is a
prominent Mason of his state. and was
grand commander Of knights Templar
a few years ago.
Rev. Dr. w. T. Richardson. senior
editor Of the Central Presbyterian, mas
been invited by the committee on the
religious nress Of the Worlds Fair to
write a paper or make an address at the
Worlds Fair Convention Of the 9th ana
9th Of Nav. I'm the Art Palace, Chicago.
At the young mems meeting at the
Association tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock Messrs T. A. Arthur and 5. f..
Bishop will be the leaders. Throughout
the summer the Association orchestra
will assist in the Sunday afternoon meet
ings. 4 male chorus will also be formeu
to help at these meetings.
Mr.. ]. s. Barbour Thompson. superin-
tendent Of the Richmond and Danvllle
railroad. who has been an invalid Tor
some months past, is getting well ana
IT Is thought that he will be able to re-
sumo his railroad duties at very early
/ date. He is still i'm New York. wnere ne
| has been since December.
Yesterday morning horse hltcheh 10
the delivery wagon Of Mr.. s. +. Padgett,
who keeps a grocery at the corner oi
! cherry and Main street, while standing
on the side of the store became frighten-
ed and ran away The wagon was upset
and slightly injured Mrs. Ellyson, who
lives on cherry street, barely escaped
| being run over.
Robert Howell. stephen Brooks and
r. 4. Smith (all colored) were arrested
bv Officers Williams and Shields, OF the
Second district. yesterday. The first'
named man was charged with allowing
unlawful gaming in his house, while the
others were charged with playing cards
for money. They were bailed for theil
appearance at the police court this morn
! ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22

The Authorities Of tho Board Of Health
Give some Important Information About
tho Present Condition OF the People.

The Authorities Of tho Board Of Health
Give some Important Informstion About
tho Present Condition OF the People.
At no time IN the history OF New York city
have there been so many deaths from pneumo.
MIA as now. The official figures show that
nearly twice ss many deaths from this csuss
are occurring than for the last five years. This
is something terrible.
DIR. John T. Nsglc. Registrar Of Vital Static
tics SAYS that this increase IS due to the innu:
enc, of grip. lie says that grip may be called
epldemlc Just now. aud that IN the majority OF
cases grip is vital. contributing cause to
pnenmoniA and all dangerous pulmonary
trouble. At this time OF the year. when va
are changing over from winter 10 spring.
there is always a low order OF yitality-are-
action from the strains OF the season. The
blood does not flow so full nor rapidly; tho
strength is less. For this reason grio has
much better chance than AZ any other season.
This is a time OF year when people need TO b
careful and TOO much importance cannot DO
place upon keeping thu blood warm and In
circulation You must bring about . reaction
il You wish TO avoid the pain and dangers OF
by which a reaction can be brought about and
that is by the use OF pure stimnlant. prefer
ably whisky. But the great difficulty IL that
there are few WHISTLES which are pure. The
only really pure aud reliable whisky known 10
the rnedical profession or the world IL Duffys
Pure Malt IL possesses qualities known only
70 itself. Il will bring about a reaction and
pre vent cold pneumonia or the grip where
many So called stimulanis would fail IL has
saved more lives and renewed more sunering
than ANYTHING of similar nature which was
ever known before to the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22
A CLOSE GAME OF BALL
EMBRYO ATHLETES AND COLLIE
GJANs HAVE A CONTEST.
They Played Mt Island Park Ycstcrday-A
Probability That tho Two Fashion
able Clubs Will Play.

All who attended the ball game AT
Island Park Yesterday afternoon between
the Standard oil Company's nine and
Richmond College were well paid for their
trouble. 1t was exciting from start TO
finish. as the score will show, and 1t took
the nine innings to decide in favor Of
the petroleum men by the score OF 10
to Is. AS the benefit was for the South
Carolina table II was regretted very
much that the threatening weather made
the attendance small Below is the score
by innings:
Standard Oil Co..........5 0 0 ? 10
Richmond College. .....1 ! 2 z O-lo
Base-hlts: Standard Oil Company. Is,
Richmond College. s. Struck out: stand
ard Oil Company, g. Richmond College. il.
Base on balls: Merchant, 3; Page, l.
Errors: Standard Oil Company. 4; Rich
mond College. G. Batteries Standard
oil Company. Merchant and Merchand'
Richmond College, Brook. Page and Har-
rison. Time Of game. hours and 10
minutes Umpire. Mr.. Tim. West.
The festive club-man who daily worries
through bank accounts and who is forced
by circumstances 10 paste his private let
ters with pictures OF Columbus and carl
catlres OF three ships sailing into some
Cuban port, has thoughts OF base pan
percolating through his brain. and there
is considerable probability that the smell
tering Arms hospital will be rlcher by
several hundred dollars before the
autumnal tints decorate the leaves In the
Capitol Square. by the athletic perform
ance Of Westmoreland and Commonwealth
clubs bali teams.
OF course the date has not yet been
decided upon. and the teams have not yet
been selected. but there is excellent ma
tcrial In both clubs. and from an
athletic point Of view the game this sea
son will outrival the attempt made last
year
Can IT an attempt, and yet u was a
revelation TO the staid quiet citizens VINO
| believe that the way TO pass through HE
/ is to sleep ten hours Day spenu eisu'
/ hours signing bills Of ladng. ana gamer
about the home circle for the balance OF
| the time.
With the men who are fashionable anc
who keep the lights Of the clubs burnihl
late at night. the game Is talked apou
night after night. and the swasser SCI
fellows are determined that the clup
ribbons will float most detantly IN th'
breeze.
4 prominent member Of the common
wealth was seen yesterday. and state6
thas he was eager to see once again th'
blue and white ribbons Of his club wave
from the eagles Of victory. and wheI
interviewed several Of the Westmorelan'
Club-men they stated that their organza
ton would play just as soon as theh
pitcher dispensed with his glass arm
Pitchers arc in great demand ana j
the two clubs only have batteries lslah'
Park will again be beauthed py one y
The Ioveliest crowds that ever gathered
IN the CITY of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22

The St. Johns Chapter OF the brotne.
hood If St. Andrew held its weekly meet
Ing IN the brick chapel last evening. Inc
address was delivered by Mr.; Thomas
potts, who chose for his subject the
Fifty,hrst Psalm. He narrated the CIR CIR
cumstances attending the writing OF the
palm and then. in a paraphrase OF IT,
pointed out how admirably it taught the ne
lesson of frank and full confession OF
. Elm 20 God and the beseeching OF pardon
and the washing away of all sin as a
condition precedent TO the enjoyment nsn..
Of the JOY and gladness which comes from
the sense Of forgiveness ana the creation
~ a new heart and right spirit
There was a good attendance OF mem
hers and friends. who appreciated lae
kindness Of Mr.. Potts In coming 10 au-
drees them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22
Gaming Centennial of the Blues.

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
anticipate an enjoyable celebration OF
their first centennial, which takes place
on May 10th
The festivities, however. will begin sew
eraI davs prior to that date. On sun
dav. May 18th, the members OF the Blues
Association. as we'll as the COMPANY
will attend divine services in one OF the
churches Of the city.
on the next day probably recep'io'I
will be given TO the boys by a prominent
civ official. and on Tuesday an elegant
reception will be given to the lady frien1s
Of the company
Twenty-Five prominent lady patronesses
will assist the reception committee anu
the Masonic Temple has been secured
for the occasion.
An all-day outing will be given Wednes-
dav the 10th. Mt Blandon Park ms
Will be preceded by a street parade IN
The morning. In which all the old members
Of the company who have been honoraoly
discharged are invited to participate.
At the all-day entertainment the anus
ments will consist OF target pracuce'
football. baseball quofts, %c.' anu d
pIeasant time is expected. CO..
II IS also said that prominent otate
oaicial wishes to entertain the company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22

canned fruits; also rare and beautiful
collection OF pot flowers. The ladies OF
the tent wish TO express their thanks to
Mr.. r. II. Leftwich for framing two oil
paintings, pictures OF the first missionary
houses
Messrs. Toler & Cole have donated to
the tent a handsome lot OF roses. and
Mr. Sauer generous lot OF flavoring ex-
tracts. for which the ladies wish TO ex-
press thanks
The handsome Dresden china lamp at
the Kentucky table was won by Mrs.
Lorraine. Of Barton Heights. The UNI
hrella and cane was voted 10 Colonel
Tazewell Elicit as being the most popu-
lar lawyer in this city. There is quite
curiosity at the Kentucky table. stalac-
title from cave at Middleboro. Ky. Sew
eral handsome articles are being voted
for there. and there are some new pieces
OF handsome linen work which have re-
Gently been brought in Mrs Bland s.
Smith has recently received n handsome
contribution for this tent from Mr.. w. IA.
Washington. Of Abingdon. Va.
Among the many donations to the
Bazaar is one which deserves especial
mention II is made by the Old Domin-
ION Steamship Company. and consists or
n memorial. beautifully gotten up on
parchment and handsomely framed. with
the following inscription:
Memorial donation by the Old Domin-
ION Steamship Company in grateful mem
ory OF Commodore Matthew Fontalhe
Maurv. late Of the United states and
Confederate States navies, and In ap-
probation and acknowledgment or the
! eminent and disintcrested service which,
4 through years OF unuring zeal In the
/ cause Of science he rendered not only 10
| his native State Virginia. but 10 all the
/ maritime nations Of the world by his
Wind and Current Charts his Sailing
/ Directions his Great Circle Routes
| bis .S.oa.,, a~0c hie 'pNv~'""l f'07'''" 81
phv OF the Sea his connection with the
/ Atlantic cable and the Weather Bureau
! The potcntates of Europe Acknowledged
I these services by bestowing on Maury
orders Of knichthood and medals ainonH
which were three struck especially IN MS
| honor by Norway and Sweden, Holland
and the Senate Of Bremen.
Accompanying the above Is a very
handsome plush case. containing an or
der. printed on white satin. for tickets
for two persons from Richmond 10 New
York and return.
Both the framed memorial and me
nIneb case are 10 be placed in the South
ern Museum after the Bazaar closes
These tickets are good to be used n
any time within one year from GATE o.
donation april II. 1890 and afford al
opportunity for their purchaser TO nave
n pleasant trip. They were donated t
the Virginia tent. and are offered Their
fo~ sale.
OF all the steamship companies in TIM
country this is the only one that eNtend
the Inequalities of ,neir line as dona
ton 10 the Bazaar.
The discussion as to the writings o
] Thomas Nelson Page and the criticism
Of them by Carlton Mccarthy will be con
tinucd I'm next Sundays twenty-pag
Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22
mFRuINIE,, WAS DELIGHTFUL.
Charming Pauline Hall and Her Excellent
Company Rendered tho Opera.

Charming Pauline Hall and her ex-
cellent company presented "Erminie" at
the Richmond Theatre last evening 10
a large and fashionable audience ana
the sweet melodies Of that beautitul OPP
era were never more enjoyed in this city
Miss Hall was ably supported by
company Of artists who nave voices
fully capable Of rendering the many
pretty numbers Of the composition anu
The comedy parts were especially well
rendered. ,-,.-,.. ao,o
The lullaby scene was exqulsitely done.
and the "dickv birds" chirped TO the tull
endowment Of all spectators
"Erminie" will be presented this after
moon at the matinee, and 'Puritania
tonight will close the very successfui
engagement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22
Yesterdays Fires.

Some individual saw smoke coming out
Of the stack OF Mr.. f. c. Crump's fac
tory AZ Nineteenth and Cary streets,
Yesterday afternoon at 1886 o'clock. and
Immediately turned in an alarm Of fire.
The apparatus rushed down TO the scene,
and were forced TO return TO their re-
spcctive houses without using either
steamer or hose.
The alarm Of fire struck from station
No. IS yesterday afternoon was occa-
stoned by a blaze in the chimney Of a
dwelling on Charity near st. James street
No damage was done.
An alarm of fire sounded from box NO
CT shortly after u o'clock yesterday was
coused by the partial burning OF a dwell
ing on the Mechanicsville turnpike just
outside the corporate line. Damage
tri0ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-22

The wind storm that visited Richmond
Yesterday afternoon was not the most
enjoyable arrangement oy any means.
nor was it what might be called well
come visitor II dashed itself up and
down the business streets. and upon the
fashionable thoroughfares made life
hardly worth living. Signs were thrown
10 and fro, and not few trees bent 10
the Irresistible wind and found lodg
ment on front porch. or In the patch OF
pansies in the yard.
inst below Seventh and Franklin a
magnificent forest poplar was blown
across the sidewalk. and the roof OF
Warner Moore's plaster-inill. at Seven,
tenth and Dock streets. left It's usual
place and sailed eastward.
One Of the large smoke-stacks Of the