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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
Divine StmD,lcsty.

Therefore avaunt all attitude and stare,
And start theatrice practiced at the glassl
seek divine simplicity in him
Who handles things divine"
-CowPER.
None will certainly deny that the
things divine" to which the poet refers
are the ladies ofCalumet and vicinity and
that he who possesses the divine sim.
pIicity to picture them In v. Herman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Baril & Pearce'slivery sta
bic every day at 8 n. m, 10 n. m. and
end p. III. Stage leaves Greenshields'
livery stable mt < and 10 a. m. and and
4 p. m. BARIJ & PEARcE,
c. GREENsHIELDs,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Take dose of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers just for the good they will do you.
These little pills are good forndigestion,
good for headache, good for liver CON-
plant, good for constipation. They are
good. EAGLE DRUG Srofx.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

A regular meeting Of Hecla Lodge, No.
30, l. o. o. F., will be held in their hall,
Wednesday evening. Work in the initia-
tory degree. All members are respect
fully requested to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Burns are absolutely painless when De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is promptly APP
piled. This statement is true. A perfect
remedy for skin diseases, chapped hands
and lips, and never fails to cure Piles.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
Carpenter sob Work.

Mr.. W. T. Daniel is prepared to take
carpenter job work and guarantees salts
faction and first-class workmanship. All
orders left at II, E. Leans store or at the
NEWS Office will receive prompt atten-
tion
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

WANTED-A girl to do general house
work. Apply to Mrs. Crowle, 1926 Lau-
rum street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
Piano Tuning

Prof. Il. Langier will be in the city this
week. Leave orders at Hermann's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Get your wall paper at John Dun
STAINS, new, slick side ceiling and border
to match, and sold at very low prices
from o cents up.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

New spring wall paper at John Dun
stan's, from cents per double roll up.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Try the New Home sewing machine.
JOHN DUNsTAN, Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

For Pedro score cards and markers,
go to the News office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
Wanted to borrow

On first-class freehold security, $4,000
or Sc, 900 for term OF years with good
interest. Apply by letter to TX Y" care
OF the News office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

The New Home sewing machine ia the
best in the world. None better.
JoHN DUNsTAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Just any style you want, all wool, for
SIS the suit. OATES, tailor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Good family wood at J. Vivian. Jr., a
Co; 81 cord.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Set OF Roger Bros knives and forks
81. so at NJ. Gittler's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

For SALE-House and lot in Laurium.
Apply to Felix Laundry, Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Old suits made to look like new for
$3.50 OATES, tailor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Good ACCOMMODATIONS for two boarderf
at Oates private hotel.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

WANTED-A girl to do general hou G.
work. Apply at Burgan Hard ware COM
pany.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

Fer sale-House No. 2l7o Sixth street
haymbaultown. Apply 10 p. Tommel hen'
For Ssle-Houso No. $3.50 Tunnel street.
swedetown. Apply on the premises.
For Ssle-A six-room house No. ~
Heola street. Apply on premises or 70
company.
For Hale-A good six-room house ane
large barn. Apply at 2402 b street. Sou'A
For ssle--seven-room house. Ne. ~
Ridge street swedetown. Apply 10 Abe NEW
son.
For sale-seven-roo house; No. 81
Tunnel street. swedetown. Apply TO JON
seppala.
For sale In swedetown. House sio6; thSs -
rooms only. Apply az the house or OF '''
For nale-For ESQ, q six-room house aos
oil r. street, Raymbault Inquire OF v"
COMPANY or ~ the house.
For Sale--House No. 24o6; O stEpst,
paultown; suitable for two fAnnSs' W.
formation enquire az the bouse.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
ADDITIONAL CALUMET NEWS.

Furnished bed room to let. Apply mt
this office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
CENTENNIAL MINING COMPANY.

CENTENNIAL MINING COMPANY.
~ Boston, March 6,sls96. -
ihThe annual meeting OF the centennial MIN
Ing Companyiwill be held on Wednesday, the
stn day OF April, 1896, at room 3, No. % Devon
shire street. Boston, Massachusetts. at Il
o'clock noon.
1. To elect a board OF directors for the en-
SUNG year.
2. To designate the location or the business
office OF tbe Corporation outside the limits OF
the State of Michigan, in accordance with the
articles OF association. ~ 4 ls~s q. e. "a,
3. To consider any plan that may be onered
pany to a new Company 10 be formed unuer
the plan Of reorganization or otherwise.
4. To consider ana act upon any business
that may lawfully come before the meeting.
Per order
JOHN q. WATSON,
THOMAS III. PERKINS,
WILLIAM BASsEr,
The Protective Committee appointed by a ma
jority OF the Stockholders.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
UNCLE SAM IS HARD Up
This Is What Speaker Tom
Reed Says.
50 HE FAvORs RIGID ECONOMY.

But some OF the Members OF His Party
Say His Policy Is selfish One-Eiection
Of Senatorial Bold Woman Retains q
Seat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25

DIR. W. N. Salisbury, OF Menominee, spe-
cialist IN diseases OF the eyes, ear, nose
and throat, will be at the New Jewell
House tor short time, beginning today.
The doctor trea'ssuccessfuDly all diseases
oil these organs and performs any and all
operations upon them. Spectacles scien-
tifically fitted and accurately adjusted to
relieve all errors Of reiraction and muscle
strain and the various diseases depend
ent upon them. Catarrh Immediately re-
lieved and speedily cured. Consult the
doctor az early as possible in his stay
30 az to have the advantage Of the treat
ment during his entire stay.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-25
WANT COLUMN.

Advertisements classified under this hee6
inserted at the rate of ONE CKNT word eaeh
insertion. No advertisement taken for Len
than Is cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
In the Police Court.

Justice Tomlin's Monday morning
docket was not as interesting as usual
yesterday. 1t was disposed of as fol-
lows:
Mary l.. Taylor. colored, was arraign-
ed on the charge OF robbing a sailor Of
s25, at No. As Avon street, Thursday
night. The evidence not being sufficient
to convict, the woman was discharged.
Charlie Anderson. colored was sent
on TO 1.-THE grand jury by Justice Tomlin,
upon the charge OF having robbed on
Thursday night last the store of NJ.
Fivel, at the corner of Nicholson and
Lincoln streets. OF S28.15 worth of GRO
ceris. George Hicks, colored, who was
arraigned as an accessory to the rob
berry. was. discharged. Anderson and
Hicks Kept an oyster shop in the rear of
Fivefs store. They were both arrested
early Sunday morning. Anderson
could not furnish the required $500
surety for his appearance at court, and
had to go 10 jail.
Edward Craig, suspected of larceny:
was committed to Jail for ten DAYS.
Moses Henderson, colored, an old Of
fender, was sent to Jail for six months.
Alice Wilson, colored, for stealing a
dollar from George Scott, colored, and
George Smith, colored, for stealing two
dollars from Julia Griffin. colored were
each given thirty days in Jail.
little colored boy, who was arrested
by the keeper OF the Campostella
bridge, for refusing to pay six cents toll
was discharged.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
Among Orr Cotton Nc.

Frost at Charlotte and Raleigh, n. c.
weather clear in the cotton belt.
spot cotton in Liverpool advanced
l-Sd. Contracts closed quiet and steady
at an advance of 4 points.
Bar silver in London n 1sd nor
ounce. decline OF 1-6d.
New york future market opened
strong at II TO 16 points advance. Jan
nary contracts selling at S04, ar,erward
declining TO $50; market closing steady
al TO points advance on Saturdays
Closing price January, 7.91 to 1872;
March, sol TO 500; May. 500 IN SI0
Sales. POI, 800.
Receipts at New Orleans estimated at
22"ooo to $1,000 bales, against Is, S95 bales
last year and 49, bales IN 1894
New Orleans future market declined
point closing Jan 753
receipts at u. S. ports. 65.1S3 bales,
against 64,073 last year and Sc. s94 bales
in 1894.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMEn1cA
The State Council VIII Convene I'm
This City nj \ Don To-day,

There will convene in this city to-day,
at noon, the representatives of the
catholic knights of America, an organi-
cation which in it's beneficent operations
Is the peer of any religious fraternal or
saniZation eHtant. The convention of
the State Councils to-day will be COM
posed Of delegates from Richmond. Roa-
noke, Petersburg. Hampton, Ports
mouth and this city, and one session
Will be held at II O'Clock and another at
O'Clock in the afternoon.
1t Is expected that the business ses-
sions will be finished at the two ses-
sions arranged for.
The officers who will be present are as
follows: President Col. Joseph Murphy,
of Richmond. who will preside; Vice
President j. j. Quinn, of Roanoke: Sec
rotary John II. Burke of Norfolk; Treas
urer. Joseph c. Carroll, of Norfolk.
The spiritual director, Right Rever-
end A. Van de Vyver, Bishop of the
Richmond Diocese, may also be present,
but is ii not positive.
AT $3.50 o'clock this evening the dele
gates and members of the Norfolk
branch will be rendered n banquet at
the Hotel Gladstone.
Among the toasts will be the follow
ing:
"The Catholic Church--The Mother of
rnity."-Responded to by Rev.
John Doherty. rector of st. Mary's
Church.
THE City of Norfolk" will be respond
ed TO by Hon. w. r. Mayo, Mayor of
the city.
THE Catholic as an American Citi-
zen. to by Mr.. Michael
Glennan.
1.-The Catholic as an American Sol
der and acknowledgements to by Capt
James w. McCarrick.
The Catholic knights. "-Responded
to by Col. John Murphy of Richmond
"The Catholic Press."-Responded tic
by Mr.. Juan Pizini. of Richmond.
virginia. "-Responded to by Mr.
John j. Quinn, of Roanoke.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
ED

1.EE.-At her residence. No. 1i2 Wash
ington avenue. Huntersville. Sunday. Oc-
tober 18th. at = p. m. CARRIE VIRGINIA
LEE. aged a years. beloved wife of
Thomas r. Lee. :.
The funeral VIII take place THIS CTucs-
day), October 10Th. Mt IL n. m, from resi-
dcnce. Friends and acquaintance res
pectfully invited 10 attend.
DOZIER.-At the residence of his son,
officer Il. Il: Dozier 800 L. Brambleton
avenue, at $50 y. m, yesterday, Mr.. TUL-
LY T.. DOZlER. aged G. years.
Funeral will take place from residence
TODAY at 4 p. m. Friends and acquaint-
ances cordially invited. oc20-1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
THE HALLS or JUSTICE
What Was Accomplished by the City
Courts at Their Sessions Yesterday.
A NEGRO SENT ON TO THE GRAND JURY
The pnir OF Slick Burglars Vino De.
pieted Fisci's stock in His Church
street Store Appropriately Dealt
With-work of the Corporation and
Law and Chancery Courts.

In the Corporation Court yesterday
before Judge Hanckel; B. J. Watkins
qualified as guardian of Rosabel NJ
Watkins under a bond of $500, with T.
L. Bond surety.
j. Sidney Smith qualified as a notary
public.
The liquor license of Thomas Murray
at No. 81 Roanoke avenue was transfer
red to w. +. Lintz, ST.
Henry Dougherty, colored, grand lar
ceny; plead guilty of petit larceny and
was given twelve months in JAIL
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
CIayton's Successor.

Washington, October 19.-AssocIota
Justice White, of the Supreme Court.
under the law has appointed G. F.
Moore, United States District Attorney
al interim. 70. the middle district of
bama, vice II. d. Clayton. removed
me President Is expected to make a
permanent appointment soon and the
name of Hon. r. II. Clarke, who ran
against Gov. johnson for the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor. is
prominently mentioned in that connec-
ton
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
Its f1artIfO Sny.

KS hard to say who will be elected
Sryan or Mckinley-but business must
20 Oh ana TO mat end we are stocking
up. having reduced our stock durin .
the dull summer months. we are now
prepared 10 show almost an entirely
new display. Don't fail TO see our line
OF sterling toilet goods and tea sets. The
assortment Is decidedly the largest in
the city and the prices you will find
very low.
FRANK II. GALE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
Property Transfers.

Peterborough Foreman. ct ais, to
VIM. j. Patterson, property on Lam
pents Point road. Consideration $500.
j. j. Jones to +. n. Hoffman, house
hold furniture, $3.50.
Edward Spalding, trustee. to Cecilia
Irwin. all property transferred to him
by deed of assignment from w. II. IT.
win. Consideration, $4,000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
AUTHOR
championship pooIContest.

n championship pool contest for a
stake of $500 will take place Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday evenings be-
tween o. l.. Gregory, of Philadelphia.
and Ben Dozier, of Norfolk. The mat CHI
will be played on the second floor of the
Walters building. over the Hub and
will be 200 points each night
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
That Joyful FeeIfps

WIN me eXhiliarating sense of re-
newed health and strength and inform a,
cleanliness which follows the use of
syrup of Figs is unknown to the few
VINO nave not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substi-
tutes offered, but never accepted by the
We'll informed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
PEDESTAL FOR A NOTED STATUE
The Bnse of Thomas Jencrson's Statue
Furnished from NOrfoIIk.

The statue OF Thomas Jefferson in
the University of Virginia will soon be
mounted on u new pedestal. Shortly
after the loss of the original pedestal,
which was destroyed by fire ,that recent
ly occurred in the University building,
commission to furnish a new one was
awarded to The Couper Marble Works
of this city, in competition over several
'othc" American and foreign dealers.
The new pedestal is about completed
and will be forw arded 10 the University
Tomorrow. Those who have inspected
the work speak highly of il. and it Is
considered as being an Improvement
over the original. T., Is oval in form:
weighs three thousand pounds, and
bears an inscription. in raised letters, as
follows:
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
AUTHOR
OF THE DECLARATION or
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
OF TEiE STATUE OF VIRGINIA
FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. AND
FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF VIRGINIA.
BORN APRIL .. l743 O. s.
DIED
JULY 4, 1926.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
A meeting addressed by prominen,
speakers will be held in Brambletor
ward Thursday night

The Deyer Republican meeting at
CORTLAND yesterday did not endorse
Whaley. the National Democrat for
Congress from the Second District, as
1t was expected 1t would. However, he
VIII receive the support of the dissatis-
fed Republican contingent, but the ut
ter improbability of DR.. Wise, the regu-
lar Republican nominee. coming down,
VIII give the fusion boom n serious set
back, and the fight will remain as It is.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
meeting Will also be addressed BY
Messrs. c. w. b. Lane and Meade Os-

One OF the handsomest paper WEIGHTS
that has been seen recently is that CON
tanning a remarkably fine. photo of
William Jennings Bryan. There are
and they are highly priced by their
owners.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
Law and Chnncery Court.

Judge Martins time in the Court O.
Law and Chancery was occupied yes
terday with matters of no public inter
est.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
ARRIED.

,BRUCE-NEWTON.-on Monday. Oct.
the Rev. u. n. Tucker. MRS. BETT Y
TAYLOR NEWTON to MIR. PHILIP AL
ENANDER BRUCE, of Richmond, Va
oc20-1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

A prominent National Democrat said
yesterday that there Is no hope of
Whaley's success even in the improba BILE
event OF Wise's withdrawal, as the COL
ored Republican vote can never be
thrown to a Democrat
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
NOrICE.

Having purchased of Edward Spauldins
trustee all the personal property col.
Heyed him by w. 5. Irwin by deed Of Sept
Zitn, 1870, l VIII carry on tho transfer
anu express business in the cities Of Nor
iolk ana Portsmouth and town of Beri.
press CO., and have appointed ". T IT,
WIN manager. to conduct said business for
me, CECILIA IRWIN oc1S-at
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

If your children are subject to croup.
watch for the first symptom of the dis
ease-hoarseness. II ChamberIain's
Cough Remedy is given as soon as INC
child becomes hoarse, II will prevent
the attack. Even after the Group cough
has appeared the attack can always be
prevented by giving this remedy. II is
also Invaluable for colds and whooplng
cough. Fer sale by all druggists
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

Ladies' Cloth and Plush Capes. $3.50
TO 5000. '-''o
Ladies black separate Skirts ,u.4s,
$1.9S, S24S
Chenille Table Covers, 29c., 4ec.. 75c.
Children's Silk Caps, CSC. to S49s.
Winter Underwear, special prices.
WRIGHTS, 1876 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
Suffolk Fair.
Atlantic md DanyiIle HALLWAY.

The only line reaching the fair
grounds direct. Will sell round trim
tickets from Norfolk to Suffolk Fair
grounds October goth, 2lst, 22d and 2Sd
at GO cents. oc1S-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
Marriage Iicanses.

John Walon Smith and I,ucv Eva
Turner.
Phillip Alexander Bruce and Betty T.
II. Newton,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

DR.. Week. eye expert, is located per-
manently. Examinations free. r. H.
Gale. 1b2 Maeh street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

Prices and quality are strong parts in
our underwear line. We can give you
the lowest price and highest quality.
Come see us.
RUDOLPH g. WALLACE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

Don't forget us when you want under
wear. Our line is worth seeing
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
1863 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
TO CURE a com IN ONEDAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il
fails to cure. 2oc. spS-tu, thu, sat I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

A linen lover!
Want to enjoy a linen
rhapsody?
Something of such
snowy deftness and bril-
liancy as compel admira-
ton from every locker.
A source of unlimited
satisfaction to them who
buy 'em.
MAGNIFICENT quality of
Hemstitched Damask
Towels at $40 and
Sl.39. Something regal
in fringed at $50.
All the lower prices
down to 5 cents for a
Towel.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

a Young button has made it's appear
ance and Is already flashing consDic-
uously from the lapels of many coats.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20
GladnesS Comes

1NJith . better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys.
.sal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle effortS-pleasante Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actua, dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family -aXative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, thrt it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order TO get it's bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health.
and the system. is regular, laxntivcs or
other remedies arc then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sltillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
wcll-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives mostgencral satisfaction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

Mr. w. A. Young will speak at Lam
bert's Poant Tuesday evening. The
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-20

Mr.. r. 8. Southal, Of Charlottesville.
Will speak at the Academy of Music
Thursday evening under the auspices of
the National Democrats
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09
AN EXTENSIVE DEAL.
Largest Purchase Coal Lands Ever

Largest Purchase pIs Coal Lands Ever,
Made In tie World.
PARKERsBURa, W Dec. The
most extensive pure ase of coal lands
ever made in the world has just been
consummated in this state. 1T sknown
as the Preston county coal land deal.
The members Of the purchasing syndi-
cate are S. M. Guffy Melton Bros. Of
Pittsburg, Drake & Stratton company
of Philadelphia, John Sliney Of Cory,
Pa, and the builders Of the Cheat Riv-:
err railroad. The tract contains 40, 600
acres Of land, all in Preston county ly-.
ing between Oakland, Id, and Graf
ton, w. Va. The price paid was $40 an:
acre. A prominent geologist says it is,
unquestionab1y one Of the richest coal
fields iii the world, the veins being.
thick and Of splendid quality.