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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
COAL TRADE IN THE
LACKAWANNA VALLEY
Present Condition Is Good and Future
Prospects Bright.
PRICES ARE BEING MAINTAINED
Circular Figures, Though Above the
Actual Prices, Are Being More
Generally Observed Than Ever Be-
fore in Recent Years.-Of the Carry
ing Companies, the ID. and Ii. and
Lackawanna Are Getting the Major
Share of Tonnage.

In order to determine the present
condition of the anthracite trade in this
valley, n Tribune reporter yesterday
made inquiries of a number of officials
representing individual operators and
found, without exception, satisfaction
regarding the coal trade of today and
a belief in prosperous mining during
the remaining months of the year.
From the information obtained it ap-
pears that, while ruling prices are as
usual below the established circular
figures, the prices are generally main
tained, the big carrying companies are
very nearly abiding by their allot-
ments; that the number of working
days per month show uniform activ-
ity in mining, and that the output
promises to continue normal and
steady up to the end of the year.
Several operators were interviewed
and these represented the smaller, the
| average and the greater of the indiv-
| idual mining companies. But in order
to express the combined sense of all
the information obtained. one inter-
view will suffice. 1t was by a member
of mining firm which is neither among
| the smallest nor the largest of the
mining companies. He sail:
| CONDITION OF THE TRADE.
| 81 believe the coal trade is at this
| time better than was anticipated sew
| eral months ago and l can see no evi-
| dences of a reaction: in fact, the re-
naming months of 1897 will, at least,
continue to show normal output bas-
| ed on the present time. When this
years allotment of 40,O0o0O0 tons was
made a margin was provided against
| the real expectations of the market,
but indications are that not less than
| 3S.000,Gt0 tons Will re shipped. The
carrying companies have generally
abidei hy the allotment: they have
done better in this respect than ever
before. although few of the compan-
les W ere given greater tonnage than
they propcr,.ouutelv destined, accord
| ing to tie 1896 shipments.
II unders the Delaware and
Hudson and Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western mines are working from
IS to Is days u month. That is the tor
notch in this region and is due to tho
slightly unfair allotment before men,
toned. The Lehigh Valley individual
shippers have made about the same
time, which is more than is possible
by collieries along the New York, Sus-
quehanna and Western and the Erie
roads if the two latter continue to
abide by the tonnage assigned them
In this connection it should be borne
in mind that the Delaware, J.ackawan-
ma and Western and Delaware and
Hudson companies are largely carriers
of their own coal.
"The Hazleton strike has had nc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

Court yesterday approved the charter
of the SITS. Peter and Paul Beneficial So
ciety.
A rule for a decree in divorce was yes
terday granted in the case of Stanley
against Stanley.
The hearing in the matter of the insolv-
ency of Samuel Il. Mott was yesterday
continued until Oct. II.
The bond of Richard Graves, collector
of taxes of Scott township, was yester-
day approved by court. 1t was in the sum
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
SAWYER'S
FALL MILLINERY

The limit of the prevailing styles in
Hats and Bonnets is the limit of our
stock. We've gathered with extreme
care from the leading fashion centers
and while cost is not exclusive the
styles are.
Buying for three large stores and
business growing, the more generous
we can afford to be. Hence these
values.
Two styles in Fur Felt Trimmed
Walking Hats. All colors, at CSC. Easily
worth $1.50.
Untrimmed Hats at 59c., 75c., CSC,
and $1.25. Usually sold for 75c. to $1.75.
We invite the most critical compari-
son.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

Liver Complaints cured by BEECH
ANS PILLS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

Sleeping car for New York, via Le-
high Valley railroad, may be occupied
at Wilkes-Barre after 900 p. m. Ar
rives New York 1923 a. IN. Tickets at
800 Lackawanna avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

DR.. Lorimer, Of Boston, at Penn Ave-
nue. Baptist church tonight. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

The Philosophy Of Tramps, Cranks
and Dudes, by DR.. Lorimer Penn Ave-
nue. Baptist church tonight. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

Miss Carolyne v. Dorsey, teacher Of
elocution, oratory and delsarte. 107 Wy
oming avenue. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
THIS CASE WILL BE
CLOSELY WATCHED
Damages Sought for culm Washed on ia
Private Property.
MAY BE PRECEDENT FOR OTHER SUITS

Unusual Proceeding in Trespass
Case--Defendant Admits Liability
for the Accident and Injuries and
Seeks Only to Keep Down the
Amount of Damages.-Verdict for
Henry BurscheIi in the sum of
s5OO..Other Cases.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Firemen's Parade at Wilkes-Barre
Oct. ), g, 7 and 3.

The Delaware and Hudson railroad
will sell special excursion tickets from
Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and return
on all four days at the low rate of so
cents.
Tickets to be sold on account of the
Firemen's Mutual Benefit association
and may be procured of their members
or at the Delaware and Hudson depot
on Lackawanna avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
SAME WAGES PAID.

Tramps. Cranks and Dudes at Penn
Avenue Baptist church tonight. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

Do not fail to hear DR.. Lorlmer at
the Penn Avenue Baptist church to-
night. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

Twining. optician 125 Penn avenue, in
Harris drug store. Hours 8 a. m. 6
D. m. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

perceptible effect in increasing the
shipments from other localities as the
Hazleton companies will themselves
catch up with their own lost tonnage.
PRESENT CIRCULAR PRICES.
The present circular prices are those
established in July as follows and at
a 25-cent advance over preceding
pripac.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05


At that time an advance of Is cents
had been made on line prices and of
20 cents in the western market.
Circular prices at tidewater were
never sustained and are not now but
the real prices more closely approach
the circular now than ever before, and
as long as this is so the operators have
little cause for complaint. This year
the circular prices are good criterlons
of the actually, but the same could
not be said in past years.
Coal. with its mining, prices and all
that goes with such an immense in
terest, is such a vast and tickle prob
lem that what Is stated truthfully to-
day may be untrue tomorrow. My
views may be unsustained by the eff
feet that gas and the low price of the
bituminous product may have on an
thracite. 1t may show a large curtail-
ment of the consumption of anthracite
that will not be correctly determined
until the necessary data is obtained at
the end of the year.
Circular prices are the same now
as in July and the real prices are about
the same as at that time. There has
not been the usual indscriminate cut
ting. / rather think there will soon
come an advance, probably this month
when it usually does occur, and it will
likely reach 25 cents.
SAME WAGES PAID.
TN discussing mine labor, it cannot
very well be divorced from mine capi-
tai. We are paying in our mines the
same wages as in 1886. eleven years
ago, the same price per car. This,
think, is quite true of the whole Lacka.
| wanna region. Miners are not earning
| as much as formerly because they are
not working as much. The same ap.
plies to the operator.
1.-THE latter has to prepare his Goa
better nowadays. 1t goes into marke
| almost perfect and better than ever be-
| fore but at an increased cost in prep
aratior."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II Il
fails to cure. 25 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Library Lamp

of oxodized metal. lift out
front burner, chimney and
best linen shade, regular price
sl.2i, as a special number it
goes at .....................
Three days only.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Bargains for This Week.

case each of light and dark Out
ing Flannel, Sc. goods. Mon
day and all the week............ SC
I case light and dark Outing
Flannel, 1oc. goods Monday
and all the week for............ 7c
Unbleached Canton Flannel ............ nc
Good Shaker Flannel &c
Good Dark Prints for Com for 34c
Good Apron Ginghams 34c
Best Apron Ginghams ..........-.. Sc
Fancy Percales, l2!c goods SIC
Flannellets, new styles, lOc goods for...- Sc
Indigo Blue Prints ................ 4c
Good Brown Muslin, sc grade....... 4c
Fine Brown Muslin, 64c grade Sc
Fine Beached Muslin, &c grade SIC
Best Lock wood Brown, ga p. c. Muslin Sc
Best Lockwood Brown, 6-4 p c. Muslin. SC
Best Lockwood Bleached, ga p. q Muslin.... &c
Best Lockwood Bleached, 6-4 P.CMuslin ..... 1Oc
Best Lockwood Brown 9.4 Sheetng ..,......... 3Ic
Best Lockwood Bleached 9.4 Sheeting. SIC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

\ An orator of oratnrs-Dr. Lorimer
fonight at Penn Avenue Baptist
church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
A. r. Sawyer,
1872 Wyoming Avenue
Dyspepsia,
Heartburn, Cas-
I'll. tritis and all

ders positively cured. Grover Graham's Dys-
pepsia Remedy is a suecific. One dose re-
moves all distress, and permanent cure of
the most chronic and severe cases is guaran-
teed. Do not suffer! A 5O-cent bottle will
convince the most skeptical.
Matthews Bros, Druggists, 500 Lacka-
wanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
At 0Sc.

we have a China bowl and
S-inch China shade, pretty
decorations, use to be S1.39.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05

Pearl white glass with decor
alton of roses on either side
of bowl, sold at 49c., now......
Four different shapes at as
many prices of this lamp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Stand Lamp
Squat Lamp

with colored decorations. used
to be 44c., this week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Stand Lamp

IL inches high, made of best
quality glass. regular price
29c., this week
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
ONE WEEK MORE

Great as were the attrac-
tions before, the ones we shall
provide for this, the last week
of our great sale, will put our
previous efforts in the shade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Immense
Bargains

and reap the benefit of the
phenomenal values offered.
We will continue this sale for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Library Lamp

1O-inch shade and handsome
tints, with all Brush decora-
tions, former price $1.9S, this a. cf
week .................,....... 80. u UV
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-05
Squat Lamp

with handle, burner, wick and
good chimney. usually sold at
2ic., this week.
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1897-04-07

tpurben brei Mdbdtn beiinnuneslos
sefunben. sic batten am porbersez
benben Mbenb Dor benz S4lafeneeben
ii@ ben Ofen sebetot. Den &tnribunz
gen bes Nrates selang es, atpet Der
MGb@n gu retten, bas brittle blieb
tobt.
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1897-04-07

tir4ener @tenbabn belegenen Srtz
f4aften 9roBen Shaben an. DIE
.Sbiere baden fi9 int leBten Sabre auz
berorbentli9 bermebrt.
d, @alnober.
s. annober. 9err b. 8entnoten
min fi9 bonn Parlamentsleben 3urudz
aieben unb bat 1id gu benz 3ped be-
retts ertldrt, nt4t peiter fir @ei@sz
tag unb 2anbtag tanbibtren gu polz
len. Nun min gar Elm neues, thinner
beitimmter auftretenbes @erii@t mill
fen, bab CT iiberbaupt aus benz ofentz
li3en 2eben 1hetben min, unb oaB
fein @iidtritt als 0berpraiioent Der
propin3 9annoper nabe beppritehe.
Gell.e. Na4 etnem alien Sa9ez
bube, tpe(4e ber @oigt 8rennoede I'M
Sabre 1888 fibren mubte, bate ct
au& fir Tubbetleibung, &lstonn9
unb &aber ber groRen h~er3ogltchen!
6amilie gu 1orgen. @tma a1e 5pet
Monate erbielten bic 9er5ogtn uno
.ibre Trauer neue S4ube. 9te @pelz
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1897-04-07

8o11enHebt. Sn ben atuanz
3iger 'Sabren bieies Sabrhuroerts
fpanberte aug @abiseben Elm 3immer=
mann 9apib Simon na4 Nebal in
@uBlanb aus, legte bort, na4oem ct
gu eintgem Moblitanb getommen mar.
Sabriten an unb ertparb Elm beber=
tenbes @erm1sen. 9a Dapto Simon,
obne 2eibeserben gu hinterlafen, 9ez
itorben 1T, 10 limb me9rere in @abtsz
leben tpobnenbe Tamtlien m%abridetaz
li9 erbbere9tigt. Die1er Sage gez
langte an 9errn s. Stmon bier. et1er
Meffen bes @erftorbenen, bic Mutforz
berung, ieinen Sauf&ein unb Sc
burtsurtunbe ein3uienben.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
DIED.

HART. On Thursday. May G. 1881. at $40 am.
at his residence. l1G5 New Jersey avenue mort a..
west. JOHN J. HART
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
HOFFMAN. Tn Tus sdsy. May 4. 1897. at $50
pm. Mrs ANN X. HOFFMAN,
Funeral Friday. May z, at 0'tlock PIN, from
late residence 120a 4th street northwest Rel
atives ard friends invited to attend. Interm-nt
at Gl,pwcod. -
JOHNSTON. Walked to the Hight Of Him wi,q
openeth the eyes Of the LIND "Wednesday.
May 3. 1897, at O'Clock am, ISABI;IIA
widow Of the late Thomas j. Johnston
Funeral services her late Residence, 1852 \
street northwest. Friday, May Z. at o'clo,s
PIN. Friends invited lnterment private.
KAISER. Suddenly Tuesday. May 4. 1897. al
7:39 pm, JOHN. beloved husband of EeaaH
Kaiser tnee Heider,. aged sixty-three years and
i've months.
Funeral from his late residence No 100 9th street
northwest, on Friday. May Z, at O'clock p IN.
Services will be held at the Concorria Lutheran
Church. OF 20th and G northwest
at O'Clock. Relatives and friends respect
fully invited to attend Intermcnt at Fruspeci
Hill cemetery. 2'
THOMPSON. At her residence. 4l9 South Royal
street. Alexandria Va, On Wednesday. May
wife of Benjamin F. Th"mpson, in her fifty
Funeral Friday afternoon. May 4. at O'Clock '-s.
VARY. On May 8. 1897. al BIS an. MARY
reiict Of Peter NJ. Vary
Notice Of funeral hereafter from her hate resi-
lebee. All ID street southwest.
WELSH suddenly: on Thursday. May 6. 1891. al
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
In Memorian.
SCHERGER. In loving remembrance Of dcai
father WILLIAM sCHERGER, who died tw,
years ago today. May G. 1856.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
INDICTMENT DEFECTIVE.
Judge Bradley Discharges Robert j
Mclean From Liability

Judge Bradley today rendered mis- deci.
sion IN the case of Robert j. Mclean
charged with false pretenses. holding
the third. fourth. fifth and sixth counts
of the indictment to be fatally defective
District Attorney Davis thereuron nolle
pressed the remaining counts the first ane
second. and Mr.. Mclean. formerly very
prominent in local business circles, was
discharged from further liability.
Mr. Mclean, so the Indictment Sc. forth
obtained from Mrs. John III. Hewlett ir
1894 several sums of money or alleged
fictftiously signed notes of Washington
Nailor and others. His attorney, Mr.. Thos
&. Taylor. claimed that the last four counts
OF the Indictment failed to alless any Of
fense. but expressed himself as being de-
sirous OF going to trial the first two
counts. Mr.. Taylor, even when Mr.. Davis
asked leave of the court to nofie pros the
remaining counts. insisted upon trial be-
fore jury on them. but the court allowed
Mr. Davis to nolle them. MIR. Taylor ex-
piained that he desired a jury trial. IN order
to show the entire innocence of Mr.. Nc
Lean.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
MARRIED.

L0NG-HARvEY On "Wednesday, MAY 5. 1897
at st. Paurs r. c. Church. Z. T. IlbN,; NJ
Frederick Nd, ard MARSiARE.T II. HARSEY
OF Washington, ID. <, by the Rev. James r.
Mackin.
day. May ). 1897. by the Rt Rrv. l.. J. nusa-
hue asssted by Rev. j. ID. Marr. JOHN ].
McAUf.IFFE and ALICE X. CANNON.
Evening star., 1897-05-06

The edHlt sealp shesla. ke shossnshiy vashetf or
cast1aiy to remove the oily particles; tken a,riy
HsHa Hair henewer to give the hair : natural
Evening star., 1897-05-06
Inh20- 10

No better tailoring anywhere at
any price than is daily leaving this
establishment. New York and Phila-
delphia tailors ask considerably more
for equal quality than we do. You
have but to indicate about the price
you desire to pay, and We will give
you the best that amount can obtain
anywhere in America. Excellent
Spring Suits for as little as $18 and
up to $50.
G. WAKEFIELD SIMPSON,
1t Expert Tailor, 1908 F St.
Evening star., 1897-05-06

James NJ Johnston. trustee, under the
will Of the late Fanny Ean,as. has anoljed
to the Equity Court for the substitution OF
another In his place. Mr. Johnston pleads
pressing business engagemefSts as a reason
for making the application.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
$40 & Sl2 suits, So. .O8.

Just - ladies' tailor s.Iits-of
serge. mixed suiting. covert and cheviot
In REFER and Jther styles The jarkets
are silk lined. but they're not the latest
style II yoa don't mind this, you can
take your choice-instead OF $40 aad Sl,-
ltr
Evening star., 1897-05-06
Case Nolle Prossed.

The charge of assault with intent 10 kill,
preferred against Prof. Hopkins, the little
colored boy who was charged with having
attempted to poison his father. has been
nolle pressed by District Attorney Davis.
Evening star., 1897-05-06

For the weary, heartsick. nervous, unstrung
mother, there s rrstorativ equal to Dr. d.
Jaynes Tonic Nermifuge 1t is u strength siYer.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
Our Wagon VIII Call

: at any time for anything you wish cieared.
: We clean and do mp EVERYTHING that come
under the head OF wearing apparel Finest
work.oaly: Drop postal-or telephone i4a2
ANTON FISCHER, coo q STREET. my6-Sd
Evening star., 1897-05-06
New Building and Loan Association

New Building and Loan Association.
The United Building and Loan Associa-
tion. which was recently organized in this
city. opened its new offices at 1905 G street
northwest this morning. The Offices are
handsomely fitted out with oak The plan
OF the association includes the mutual
feature. and shareholders will, II Is an
nounced. get the benefit Of profits that may
accrue. -.
The association is a home company, and
its investments WIN be in sight at all times
The high standing of the officers and di-
rectors assure safety and profits for In
vestors. The officers Of the new association
are: President. Brainard H:,Warner; vice
president and general manager. Hiilman A
Hall: second vice president Thos. C. Noyes:
secretary. Alexander X. Phillips; treasurer,
VIM D. Hoover.
The directors are: Henry F. Bauer. To-
seph A. Blundon. A. s. Caywood, w. A. H.
Church. William T.. Galiiher. r. C. Giese-
king. William f. GUIDE, Hfliman A. Hail
J. 8 NcIlhenny. Wilbur, F. Nash. Thomas
c. Noyes. C. B. Rheem. Cuno H Rudolrh.
w. H. Walker and B. H. Warner
Evening star., 1897-05-06
I9 cents.
Silks,

Lot of remnants Of cheek cisce taffeta,
figured ciranseabie giorias. plain ponxers.
printed figured Indias AMI jaeluards-
which sell for as high ssc. yard-to 90
for
Evening star., 1897-05-06
Perfect Health.

Keep the system in perfect order
by the occasional use Of Tufts Liver
Pills. They regulate the bowels and
produce
A Vigorous Body.
For Sick Headache, Malaria, Bill
iousness, constipation and Kindred
Diseases an absolute cure.
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Evening star., 1897-05-06
IS cents.

Remnants Of black bru AIDED Iatiias,
chany-sble lining. satin. black faflie. black
satin. 3U-inch plain Japanese silk and fig
ur-d foalar,is-which cannot be- had for less
than S9r. and JOc. a yard-to go forr
20 cents
Evening star., 1897-05-06
29 cents.

Lot Of remnants Of new chanseable fig
ure'i tafetas. black brocade gros grain and
sstins. plain black tanetss, plain black
surahs. &c.-which are worth up to 75c.
Il yard-go for
10 cents
Evening star., 1897-05-06
Dress Goods,

Dress Goods.
Lor Of plain and fancy cuttings alack
and eolored,. check snitings. &c.-the INST
desirable Of the new seasons dress stuns
In good lengths-which have been selling
up 10 De. yard-go for
y cents.
Lot of all-wool fancy dress gs-.ls. beiges,
serges. cashmerts-blark and tulors-the
very stylish effects VI 81 in lengths
enough for skirts and children's dress-s-
which have been selling up to 39c- n yard
20 fur
I9 cents.
Lot of all wool benrfettas sery-s, yise-
reSuN suifings and silk and wool novelties
In black and colors-stuffs which have BEEN
selling for high as d9c. u yard-rx-
quisiteiy pretty effects-go for
80 cents.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
Other remnants.

Lot Of cotitil corsets- sizes 1S, 25 to 30
lace and embroidery cdxed--made by
makers Of Thompson corset worth SOC.
pIir-for
22 cents. "'-5H --
Evening star., 1897-05-06
LaceS & ernbrOiderieS

Remnants OF white md cream oriental
laerS-2 to , inches wide-have been 12Hc.
TO 2jr- yard-for
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
National Guard Reservation.
Contained in tho Report
OF Captain Paxton.

Captain Alexis r. Paxton, Fifteenth
Infantry, u. S. A., attached to the
headquarters of the National Guard Of
Pennsylvania, has forwarded to Secre-
tary of War Alger statement show
ing the condition of the Guard. The
Captain states that the officers have
reached out to character of exer-
cises which demand annual divisional
encampments.
Captain Paxton thinks Pennsylvania
is rich enough to own a military
reservation large enough and of suffi-
cient typographical features, adapted
to formation, for marches of large
bodies Of troops, to maneuver tor
taking up position for battle and to
the development and following up OF
an attack by the whole division.
He reports that the department OF
instruction in rifle practice has under
gone great improvement in the last
few years, and that Colonel Asher
Miner, of Wilkesbarre, inspector gen.
eral of rifle practice, has established a
standard of honest work, which Is
looked up to with respect by the
Guard in general.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02

Locomotives, like human beings.
have their ailments, many OF which
defy the skill of those deputed to look
after them. We hear OF tired razors.
a simple complaint which vanishes af-
ter brief period Of repose, but loco
motives are apt to betray indisposition
even after days rest and much oiling
of the various parts. Two good engines
may be made on the most approved
principle. They may each cost-as those
of the London and Northwestern rail-
way 1900, and yet one will ex-
hibit from the first a hardihood Of
constitution altogether wanting in its
companion. A first-class locomotive,
of 800 horsepower, costing $4,000, is
expected to travel during it's life 200,-
900 miles, or, say, $4,000 miles per an
mum for fifteen years; yet now and
then an engine is found so impervious
to the assaults Of time as to be able
In It's old age to do its daily work with
all the zest and yigor of a youngster
Toronto Mall.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
Oriental Pile Driving.

In Japan and China, women drive
piles for houses and bridges. Their
method is interesting. Attached to
the hammer block are twenty-seven
ropes. carried up to the top of the
frame and on the outside looking very
much like the old-fashioned May-pole
Twenty-seven women hold the ends
Of the ropes. and with a sing-song all
together pull down; up travels the
hammer until at a scream. all let go,
and down it comes on top of the pile.
which is unprotected bK a band or
ring. This May-pole driver is in gem
sral use throughout Japan and China.