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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
FINE MERCHANT TAILORING.

All the fine imported Clay Diag- onal suits we have been making to order for S30 and for which every other Merchant Tailor charges $40 to $50 for, we will now. make for s25.
 All the fine Cassimere Suits we have been making for $25 and s2S, we will now make for s22 and $23.
 All the fine Serge and Cheviot Suits we have been making for $20 and $23 we will make during this great sale for SIS and S2O. All our
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-07-08
An ENenInr Ing.

Velvet or silk poplin, enhanced with an ornamental triangle edged with gold gimp. One side of the square heading turns back with loop in mixed chenille
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
Just Like a Story Book.

Hettie Flowers. for two wears past
a domestic in the family Of Mrs.
Francis f. MCINTYRE. Mount Vernon.
y. y, has Just discovered the where,
abouts Of her father from whom she
las been separated TWENTY-FIVE ve,rs.
Miss Flowers has told Mrs. MCINTYRE
that her earliest recollcctions. though
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
She Went Fishing After All.

A pretty story is told of young mar
ried couple at one of the hotels. Both
were telegraph operators, and both were
at one time stationed at keys almost
1000 miles apart, yet on the same line,
in the far west. They began talking
over the wires. The groom, mistakinS
his future bride for man, was allowed
by her to believe such was the case.
Some of his remarks were for male ears
only, but he always got a reply. Final
" lone hot day. Bob called up *" and
said: What DO you say to a trip in the
mountains trout fishing: Imagine wad-
Ing through cool brooks in weather like
this"
Il would like to CO." came back the
reply, but have no rubber boots"
"Oh, neither have l. That shouldn't
Worry you. All you have to do IS toroA
M your trousers and wade in"
For some reason "X" did not reply
and the friendship was broken. On his
way to the mountains Bob stopped over
at Ks" station. In tho telegraph room
he found a pretty, blue eyed girl, about
90. Then he learned all. Two weeks
later, as she hid her facoon his shoulder,
she remarked, Il didn't thinkyou would
like a girl who would not roll up-who
would not go fishing. - Washington
News
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
Editing q Newspaper.

An exchange has summed up the
following as some of the experiences
OF an editor:
Editing newspaper is a pleasant
business you can stand it.
If it contains many advertisements
subscribers complain that they take
up too much space.
If there is a lack OF advertising it is
unpopular and the people won't have
it.
If we attend church regularly they
say we 20 for effect.
Ii we stay away from church they
say we are moYstrously heathenish.
If we accept m invitation to we'd
ding they Say We are invited to write
it up
If we go to The opera-house they
say we 90 or free tickets.
II we are seen on the street too
often they say We neglect our bust
ness.
If we avoid going upon the street
they saw we don't hustle around for
fine news
# we reject > long communication
if. author oats ruriou,Iy e,raged and
liscoptipuas his Manor
i've upblisha Ien,thy commu MICA
tiou orr render. say we lack discre-
tion and mt in ANYTHING TO "fIl up.
If we swell our in u new suit Of
cIotbe. and celebrate eround-hoy day
they saw we got our clothes in pay
ment for advertising and that we are
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
TO ONE WHO GAVE IT.

-Only woman's hair" There was no name
Upon the slender packet, and they blame
The man who would not bare for all to view
The soul of her who trusted him; he knew
To whom belonged that curl Of softest hair,
And thus he wrote, determined 10 leave there
No trace which to the world might ever show
Who was the woman that loved him so.
But all who love have relics; on my heart
There rests locket, and never part
By day or night with one small tress OF hair,
Yet must tell the world who placed 1t there
Within the locket; call on all to see
NV greatest treasure; say twas given to me
By one love, who loves me not again,
And show to curious eyes my love Is vain!
And must own to all that when wake
| find my hand close clasps for the sake
OF one from whom took that tress OF hair
Which now IS mine, say that l breathe
prayer
That God will bless and keep you all your NE
In sun and shade, in JOY and peace and strlie'
Ihold the world has nothing here to do;
II shall not come between my soul and you.
Like the great Dean, keep your name apart
You only know what rests upon my heart.
London Academy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

Mrs. I. Il. Mcintosh, the young
wife of professional man Of Bloom
ington, ILL.,, has for nearly one week
been at the point Of death. Several
days ago She was given up by her
physicians, and on two occasions, fol-
lowing sinking spells, hereport went
about the city that she was dead.
Yesterday morning she had another
sinking spell, and apparently depart
ed this life. Her husband, her pa
rents and her children sand some of
her friends We're gathered weeping
around her bed, when, suddenly, the
apparently dead woman came back to
life, and in a few moments spoke in
clear aud distinct tones. She said
that she had been in heaven and
talked with Christ, and that the Saw
Jour had said TO her That she could re-
turn to earth for time. She added
that she knew she would now live.
She has continued to improve; and
her friends now believe that she will
be restorde TO health
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
WHY He Din rot smoke.

Have a cigar" said one Wall street
broker to another ina down town res
taurant the other day.
Thank you, no. l have quit sinok-
ing" was the brisk reply. Il have quit
for a year"
"Indeed?" Queried the first speaker
How is that:'
"Well, it stands me in u elem 81, 900,
besides what | save by not buying any
cigars. The old gentleman Offered TO give
me 81 900 in cash if would not moke
for year, and l took him up. lie is dead
set against the tobacco habit"
What are You going to do at the end
Of the year,
Eth? Well, l don't know, but 1 can
strike dad for s., 600 for another years
abstinence. New York Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
Ftchtip. Among Amorous Animals.

Among the lower animals sexual Sc
lection prompts combats which often
end only with tho death Of tho weaker
rival. Male black snakes are apt not
only to kill, but to swallow a vanquished
competitor for the favors of a dusky
charmer, and the champion bucks Of the
Onyx antelope use their sharp horns to
stab the prctenders who venture to chal-
lenge their supremacy. The males of the
yellow breasted pine mink have been
known to tumble out of Il high tree top
in tie blind fury of their courtship com
bats. The cocks of the Alpine mountain
grouse neither seenor hearin their eager
ness to demolish a rival and have thus
been actually taken alive, struggling in
the very hands of their captor-aot to
escape, but to finish their work Of venge-
ance.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
rne Religions denominations.

In the order Of their numerical
strength, in rough figures, the great
churches Of this country stand thus, &C
cording to the last census: Roman Cath
Ole, 1000, COO; Methodist, 100000; Bap-
fist, 100000; Presbyterian, 100000;
Lutheran, ,2j0 900; the rest of the Prot
estant communions, counted together,
about 100000. The Presbyterians com
prise less than one-tenth Of the total
Protestant membership, but the sub
stance Of the doctrine of the Westmin-
ster confession is the faith of about one
half.-Ecw York Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
GREAT BARGAINS
J. Il .Beachley 4 Co.'S,
HAGERSTOWN, MD.

In Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, &c. J
II. Beachley n Co. must vacate their Dry
Goods Store July LIST, ISIS, and they have
thousands of dollars worth Of nice, seasonal
BILE Dry Goods Notions, &c. To make them
go quickly they have made many reductions,
especially in Dress Goods. 51.cent goods.
now only > cents; 2j-cent goods now only
l2l3 cents. Also our Shoe and Hat store is
still Ill ed with nice goods, but prices are
cut. our friends and the public generally
get the advantage Of these very low prices
until we so out of the retail business. This
may last all summer, and may end soon, as
we expect to sell to parties 10 go on with the
business. our stock of Groceries, Queens
ware, Spices. &c, We keep up TO very high
standard, but sell cheap. We DO this TO be
able to exchange for country produce as US
ual, and also for the mutual benefit Of our
successors ana customers. We say to the
public and specially to our friends and Gus
toners, come and deal with us as usual, and
we assure you we will do our very best to
please you. Yours &c.
J. II. BEACHLEY Il co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
Bucklen,s Arnica SaIge.

The best Salve i'm the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. Tette-. Chapped Hands.
ChiIblaius. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles. or
no pay required. II is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or moneyre,
funded, price y cents per box For
sale by !. q. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
An Improvement For a New Broom.

A Bangor man has invented broom
that can be adjusted to any angle 50 that
the hooks can be swept without dislocat-
ing the operators back. 1t should be
accompanied, in order to be practical,
by an adjustable telescope, for there
are many neat housewives who will in
sist on looking into those crannies to be
sure every spccll of dirt is removed
Kennebec Journal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

Charles Henry Pearson, an English
man, has written a book in which he
claims to have proved that the great
races Of the world are losing ground, and
that the Chinese, Eindoos and South
American half breeds are the coming
leaders Of civilization.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

Charles Langford, the twelve-year
old son of William Langford, rail
road contractor of st. Paul, MINI,
disappeared year ago and nothing
whatever could be learned Of him.
Last Monday evening his body was
discovered under most remarkable
circumstances. Near his fathers
house is II deep cut made in Il street
opening, and in the wall thus made
the children had been digging caves
in the sand. Suddenly one OF the dig
gers came across u head, and presently
the body OF young Langiord was dis
inferred. Examination showed that
he had burrowed tunnel over 80
feet long, and was probably engaged
in the work when the sand cayed in
and buried him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

Lisgar St Lambert, one of the fin
est Jersey bulls in the world, so recog-
nized by breeders all over the coun-
try, was struck by lightning Satur-
day afternoon at Idlewi!de, near Au-
susta, Ga, and instantly killed. The
animal vas owned by Mr.. J. j.
Doughty and was kept on his farm.
The animal had become quite vicious
OF late and was kept tied TO a cedar
post in the centre of a large and airy
house. He was tied when killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

\ rich gold strike has been made at
a depth Of uine feet in a mine in Bull
Mountain, Cripple Creek district,
Colo. No assay has been made, but
the vein shows a we'll defined streak
of free gold aud i eight feet wide.
The Pike, Peak mine continues to
show good returns. 5, a result Of
five hours pannius and pulverizing
one miner realized on ASSAY 800 or
$40 an hour.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

1t is remarkable how frequently the
games peculiar to different peoples take
some form calculated to test severely
tho hardihood, the powers Of endurance
and the Indifference to pain Of the play
prS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

Additional trains will leave Harrisburg
daily. except sunday, at S.25 a. m, 1875 a.
m, SIS D. m, arriving at Carlisle at 9.lO a..
m. II. 20 a. m, 600 p. m, stopping at all in
termediate stations; leave Harrisburg at
g. 20 D. m arriving at MechanicSburg GIL p.
m. stopping at all intermediate stations.
Pullman Palace Sleeping cars between Ha-
gers town and New York on Nos. and 10 east
and on Nos. 3 and 9 west.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Nos. and 10 be-
tween Philadelphia and New Orleans.
Daily.
Daily except sunday.
J.F.BOYD, Superintendent.
H.A. RIDDLE, GenlPass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
VIRGINIA COLLEGE,
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
ROANOKE, Va.

opens September Il, 1893. \ beautiful and
attractive college home. New buildings,
Campus ten acres, magnificent mountain
scenery; in Valley OF Virginia, famed for
health. European ana American teachers.
Full course. Advantages in Music and Art
uneXcelled. For catalogue address the Pres
ident, W. y. HARRIS. II. D.,
l2l4up'..-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

In store at Athens, Ca, stands an
old fashioned clock that was made in
Liverpool. It hasn't missed tick for 10
years
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
P&RkER'S
HAIR BAlSAm

FRESH SUPPLY of Garden Seeds 10
n NIL orders received. Mangel WurtZell
Beets, Tobacco Seed, Sunflower Seed. Gu
cumber Seed Tomato Seed, Zulu Beans, SUI
gar Peas, Tree Beans, &c, at
MCMURRAN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

Put d pinch of cayenne on piece Of
lemon before you squeeze It over Little
Necks or Blue Points and enjoy the com
biDlti0u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

The following is the time OF trains stopping
at shenandoah junction, in effect May II,
1888:
EAsT-DoUND.
No. Ii-7.2j \. NJ. Memphis to New York.
Connection with " y w. north.
No. lO-j.2l \. NJ. Pittshurg and Baltimore
Express. stops on signal.
No. SJ-G23 \. NJ. Martinsburg and Bruins
wick Accommodation.
No. S-2Ul l.. NJ. Chicago and New York
Express. stops on signal.
No. ll--llIIA. NJ keyser and Baltimore AC-
cummOda,iOn.
No. 2-l2.lS +. VI. 81. LOUIS and New York
Limited Express.
No. 6-5.lS Z. NJ. Express. stops on signal.
No. lG-j.59 z. NJ. Keyser ana Baltimore Ac-
cOmmOdatlon, Via Washington.
wEsT-BoUND.
No. I3-l.lO \. NJ. New York and Memphis
Express. Connects with y. * ".
south.
No. l3-7.5g \. NJ. Baltimore and Cumber-
land Accommodation.
No. l5-l.Ui L. NJ. Baltimore ami keyser Ac-
commOdatiOn. Daily except sun
day.
No. l-5.lG i. NJ. New Yo.6 and St. Louis
Limited Express. Connects with
y. X W. south.
No. 79-6.l5 T.. VI. Brunswick and Martins
burg Accommodation.
No. Sis T. VI. Express. Chicago train.
stops on signal.
No. g--ln.il L. VI. Baltimore and pittsburg
Express.
c. O. SCULL,
Gen'l Passenger Agent.
IT. OpELL.
General Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
Cumberland Valley Railroad.
Time table in effect Dec. IS, 1892.
Leave Nol2 MOI NJ 'No.3 NO

ON sunday will stop on signal or to let
OIL passengers.
Additional trains will leave Carlisle daily,
except sunday. at j.jj a. m. 1879 p. Ms. 10 p.
m, stopping at all intermediate stations, ar
irving at Harris burg at 60 4. NJ, LIS p. m,
i.33 p. IN.
No. 6 runs daily between Harrisburg and
ChamberSburg.
Daily.
Daily except sunday.
Leave MOL N3 No.5 NO. Nol0 90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

To cure nervousness your nerves must be
fed by pure blood. Hoods Sarsapar!lla makes
pure blood. Take IL now
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

Wife Are you sure you caught this
fish
Mr. Gayfellow-Of course.
Wife-It SMELLS very strong.
Mr.. Gayfellow -Strong | should
say it was II nearly pulled me over
board.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
j. :. FLEMING, Agent.
The Jefferson County lu.u2l
FIRE INSURANCE ccMPAN..
TsTABLIsHEpIS7s.

nFFEU~ 10 the people OF Jefferson CUuuB
" Insurance lu q safe company ui ihtuIIuaI
cost OF Insurance, which i- much tltrrri.
than the rates usually charged. and Arrpa ILe
money al home. Good risks nom ,uusi.
blc purticsHrc invited.
Executive Committee meets cyrD Friday
UuEECIuEs-J s.1Ispu,l Henry g. ua.pu.
port, Jas. Garland lluIst, John M. Rider ~
II. i. Lc1ds, *. Preston Chew, Mm. J.. N...
son, Eug me Baker, =. W. Washington. 10 D.
Snyder, thas. P.M ilhon, Juu. n. Lfflc. ll.ut
=. Melvin, T.. g. ". Herr, lsuac u, -'rll,r.
JOSEPH TRAPSELL. ........... ... Pre-. 'rui
Ii. l.. DANENPORr..... Treasurer
Local. Ts-MlddlcwHy, John %. shin.
ley. Harper D Ferry, Chur. ~. Trail. -H,I-
h'r'lstowu, j. >. Fleming; CuaitrstpHu.
Washington ~ Alexander.
Bs-Ihe Secretary Will be- found at thr,pn
pauy's once, Gibson Buildlug, tourt-ll".,e
yard. lu CharlchtOwn.
RA.ALEXANDEK. scey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
Western Maryland Railroad.

-GONNE II liNtr W I'LL
Hap. X. Rat Shippensburg. shenandoah
Valley ami e. & O. Railroads at HagerStOwn,
Penna. L. K. at Frederick Junction and
z. w. Il T., y. G. ana B. n +. Railroads ut L IL
ion station, Baltimore, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Schedule taking effect June IS, 1913.
LEAVE HAGETSTOwS.
6.2j 4. ". Accommodation for Shippeusburg
6.l3 \. VI. for Baltimore. Arrive at Balti-
more 9.3l,
arriving at 1910 Il. M; also for
Gettysburg and Hanover.
500 \. NJ. For Clearsprng and Cherry Run.
lilo y NJ. Accommodation for Shippensburg.
l2.l5 Z. NJ. For WilliamspOrt.
l2.lj 4. NJ. For CIearspring and Cherry Run.
I.5U =. NJ. Mail for Baltimore. arriving at 6lO
p. m; also Tor Hanover and Get
tySburg.
90 p. VI. For WilliamSport.
4.l5 =. NJ. FAST Mail, arriving Baltimore rs
$50 T.. NJ. For Williamsport.
100 =. VI. For Shippensburg.
500 z. VI. For WiliamspOrt.
90 Z. y. For Cherry Run and Hancock.
ARRIVE AT HAGEEsrowN.
G.2J \. NJ. From, Williamsport.
go \. VI. From Hancock and Cherry Run.
7.u2 y. NJ. From WiliamSTOrt.
80 y. VI. From Baltimore, Fast Mail.
S.Uj y. NJ. From Shippensburg.
T.. 10 L. NJ. From Baltimore.
l. 10 i. VI. From Cherry Run.
$50 Z. NJ. From WiliamSpOrt.
30 +. VI. From Shippeusburg.
so L. NJ. From Shippensburg.
5jj +. NJ. From Cherry Run.
100 L. VI. From Willamsport.
els +. NJ. From Baltimore.
SO L. NJ. From BaltimOre-thr0Ugh train.
h. n. iRlSWOLD, Geh. Pass. Agent
J. ". HOOD. Pres. and Geu'l. Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take Acknowledgements OF Deeds.
w Power of Attorney, AftidavtS, DEPOSIT
lions, ana attend to all business connected
with the office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28

The Boston Transcript tells Of a sum
mer resort landlord who will get rid
of the flies in his house in a novel way.
He will offer prizes to the boarders
who shall catch the most flies.
s>TS- FG., = al. B-.'Ij -.
-s-SS Weakness Ny-a-.:. Indigestion an''
l.ltaus.s-S~ fIS-
BispNN'S IRON BIT EiiS.
(: cure, Quickly. 20. ss.e by l.. dealers In
medicine. Get the genuine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-28
wEsT-BoUND.

j. !. Lie
General Manager.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MIN
NESOTA.

The improvement of che navigation
of the Minnesota river as far as Man
katO, is a subject to which Co gresS-
man McCleary is now paying cOnsid-
cradle attention. 1t is not new
question, but yet it is live issue
which requires considerable study to
| fully master This the congressma n
from. the second district is endeavOr-
ing to give it In hopes of being able to
secure an appropriation which will
aid in carrying out the project of
making navigation possible as far up
at least as Mankato. The annual re.
ports of the chief of engineers of the
United States army gives great en-
couragement to the congressman his
labors. Several appropriations have
been made for the improvement of
the Minnesota river as follows:
In 1867, S37 800 to clear the river of
snags and rubbish: in 1870. 10000: in
1871, $1,000 for continuing the i'm
provement; in 1872, $4,000 for the
same purpose; in 1873, $4,000 making
total up to 1873 of S77.500.
By an act of 1874 an appropriation
was made of &c., for a preliminary
survey with view of determining
the feasibility of improving the navi-
cation by building locks and dams
and removing distractions. The re-
port made on the survey was to the
effect, that it was practical upon
building five locks and dams to cost
about 1874, 900. Following this report
congress made three appropriations
of $4,000 each in the years 1875, 1876,
and 1878. These appropriations were
expended. in removing distractions
between Minnesota Falls and a point
30 miles below Henderson, The re.
port of the government chief engineer
states: Below Shakopee the river is
in the main very deep almost free
from snags and caving banks, and
would offer exceptional advantages to
the Navigation thereof were commun-
ication between it and the Mississippi
pi river rendered possible by the i'm
provement of the, bar at the mouth of
the river and an increased depth pro-
vided over Credit river bar just below
Shakopee".
The report goes onto say:
''From consideration of all the facts
that I have been able to collect /. am
of the opinion that the Minnesota
river from it's mouth to Mankato is
worthy of Improvement" The re-
port recommends the expenditure of
of $50, 900 on the project in 1894 and
states that Sl17,532 have been ex-
pended up to date.
RALPH MCKENZIE,
Washington, Nov. 9, 1898.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17
COAL AT REDWOOD FALLS.
A dispatch to the Pioneer Dress
from Redwood Falls says:

A dispatch to the Pioneer Dress
from Redwood Falls says:
About seven years ago State Geolo-
gist Winchell was summoned to this
neighborhOod to decide the question
of the possibility of coal being got in
paying quantities. After visiting
several places where coal veins ap-
peared he decided in the negative,
But there was no boring done. He Of
fered, for the state, to bear half the
expense of boring, but the other half
was not forthcoming. His decision
was based on the fact Of the presence
of granite formation. Five or SIX
weeks ago Alfred Moon, four miles
east of town, made an opening where
a coal seam appeared in the side of a
bluff on his farm, and the talk of coal
ia abundance iii the immediate vlcin-
ity of Redwood Falls is the talk of
the town.
Your correspondent visited the
mine today and found Moon had got
in about twenty feet with the aper-
ture propped in regular coal pit style.
Since he opened it. till last week, he
has been supplying specimens to bis
neighbors gratis, but now has begun
to sell at the price OF So per ton. The
seam is three feet two inches thick,
and the quality of the coal improves
the further he gets into the bluff. 1t
was seen burning today in his own
stove. 1t burns like hard coal, leaves
white ashes, and no slate or s'One is
left in the ashes. Above the seam
there is slate rock and beneath it blue
clay. The bluff takes it rise from the
Minnesota river, above which the
seam stands about twenty feet, and
over 100 feet below the level Of the
prairie. Whether this should develop
into niue that will pay to work
deliberately remains TO be seen, but
Moon and his neighbors are sure of a
good winters living out of it. Practi-
cal coal miners from Iowa visited
Moon two days ago and wanted to
lease the whole bluff, but he is chary
about making transaction of that
kind until he sees more fully what he
and his own men can make out of it.