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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-06

From the Peoples Advocate, of
Ewing, Holt county, Nebraska, we
clip this regarding John and Frank
Hensley's recently acquired cattle
ranch in Nebraska: 1.-THE Hensley
Brothers, of Extra, Iowa.. purchased,
this week, of j. 0. Sandburg, seven
miles west of Ewing, three quarters of
hay land, an eighty of we'll improved
land, good house, barn and other out
buildings. Also a quarter belonging
to Miss Kendall, and an adjoining tree
claim on the south. In the deal they
got the famous Rosa Springs which is
a never failing flow of the purest crys-
tai water that feeds the great fish
pond known as Rosa's Lake. Hensley
Bros. are the owners of several hum
dred acres of good land in iowa, and
are extensive cattle feeders. They in
tend to stock the ranch with some
good cattle and hogs, which will be
Z. F. Hensley, who will move here
with his wife. They have a fine ranch
for cattle and hogs, when we take
into consideration that this country
has never been affected with that ter
rible scourge, the hog cholera. In the
purchase of the Sandburg land and
other real estate this week by the
Hensley Bros. Of Extra, Iowa, we
realise-tAfe fact That t6eysare capable
of adding to the interest of any COM
munity. They are of the kind that
we need in this section to make use Of
our otherwise wasted grazing lands"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-06

VIM. Dryden, of Audubon, was here
Thursday and bought extra fine horses
for Chicago shipment of VIM. Thielen,
John Bishop and VIM. Walker.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-06
Ed. Delahoyde has new red road

Ed. Delahoyde has a new red road
wagon.
Frank Ridgley will go to Lewis Sat
urday on business.
Mrs. Thos. r. Williams is confined
to her room by a nervous spell.
The Journal, Toledo Blade and the
Homestead for SIPS, cash in advance.
George Sachau, of Dennison,: was
here last week taking orders for booze.
The Republican State Convention
will be held at Cedar Rapids August
18th.
These fine days the farmers are
losing no time getting in the corn
crop.
The free silver republicans will hold
a state convention at Des Moines MAY
11th.
Reuben Struthers, of Des Moines,
was visiting his Extra friends Wed.
nesday.
Will Baylor was down from Audi.
bon last evening visiting his mother
and attended the dance.
John Gray has sold his Melville
township land to his brother, v. v.
Gray, of Aurora, Illinois, for about
100000.
The Arkansas legislature has passed
a resolution deciding that air ships are
common carriers and that they must
be assessed.
Mrs. George Milliman is still ut the
Omaha hospital. She is recovering
nicely from a surgical operation and
will return home in about two weeks.
The laws enacted by the special ses.
sion of the Legislature will compel the
great corporations of this State to pay
at least 500, 100000 a year additional
tax.
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-06
Court convenes May 18th.

Miss Mable Allen has gone to Oma-
ha to pass a few weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-06

Each topic open for limited discus
sion. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all friends of the Sunday School.
R. E. MCCAIN, Twp. President.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-06

II you want b !
Range, Stranger &
the Gem.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-06
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Dentist: Bishop at Extra every day

Dentist: Bishop at Extra every day
Charley Pattison was at Audubon
Wednesday.
Peter Christensen was a Sunday
visitor at Atlantic.
Mrs. Frank Beebe was visiting her
relatives, at Adair, last week.
Don't miss any of those bargains in
shoes at Frank Gault & Co.'s.
D.. E. Stranger and Ed. Cotton were
tr%ansacting business at Audubon on
Monday.
If you want the best Cook Stove or
Range, Stranger Il Hansen have them
the Gem.
Hoods pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
Mrs. G. M. Green has had some sub
stantial walks and porches made about
her country residence.
Any one in need of monumental
work should call or write to s. e.
Grant, Atlantic, Iowa.
Chas. Hensley and Wyman Harvey
were looking after farm loan business
in Guthrie county Tuesday.
WANTED.-Twenty fat heifers from
three to five years old, at Extra.
r. LORENZEN.
Father Zaiser was at Adair last week
visiting Father Cassidy who soon
leaves that parish for Williamsburg,
Iowa.
Miss Alice Harrison departed Satur-
day for Des Moines where she will
assist Mrs. Georgia Basham in her
corset parlors.
Chris Hickman, of Audubon town
ship, returned Monday from a two
months visit with relatives in Baden
Baden, Germany.
The Epworth League will give an.
ice cream sociable, at Mrs. Croy's store
building, OF Thursday, May 18th. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Spring humors, eruptions, hives,
boils, pimples, sores are perfectly and
permanently cured by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, the best spring medicine and one
true blood purifier.
One dollar, spot cash, in advance
takes the Journal one year and the
Homestead to January l, 1888, provid-
ed you are q farmer and not already O
subscriber to the Homestead, $1,OO.
Iron Pumps and Clothes Wringers
at greatly reduced prices. These goods
go cheap because we will not handle
them after the present stock is sold.
WILLIAMS & SON.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
In FAVOR OF The POST.
THE SONS OF DELAWARE DEBATED
ON ITS ABOLlSHMENT.
THE ARGUMENTS WERE STRONG
Err IN FAVOR OF DELAWARE's
PUNISHMENT FOR MINOR OF
FENSES THAN AGAINST IT.

The debate on the resolution, THAT
the Whipping-pOst in Delaware be
Abolished by the Sons of Delaware,
in Philadelphia, was probably the most
interesting ever held on this time-hon-
ored subject. The affirmative argu-
ment was made by Charles Heber
Clark, secretary Of the Manufacturers
Club, of Philadelphia, and William w.
Smithers, and the negative was taken
by Assistant City Solicitor Norris S.
Barratt, CT Philadelphia, and Avery d.
Harrington. There were also addresses
in favor Of ii by DR.. J. Garden Cooper.
and against 1t by Bishop Coleman, Of
Delaware. The judges were l. Layton
Register, DR.. Theophilus Parvin and
Dr. John NJ. Comegys. Of Dover They
decided in favor Of the negative argu-
ment
Richard Fisher president of the club,
presided. and. in introducing the sub
ject, referred TO the bill pending in the
Delaware Legislature providing for the
abolition of the whipping-pcst. He
said that verbatim report Of the ar
guments would be sent to the. governor
of Delaware and to the members of the
Legislature.
Mr. Clark, in beginning his argu-
ment, referred to his Delaware ancestry
and spoke of his indignation on wit
Messing for the first time a whipping in
Delaware as a representative Of a Phil
adelphia newspaper. He said the whip
is now abolished except in uncivilized
countries such as Russia, Turkey and
Delaware. He spoke about the degra-
dation and humiliation Of the whip
ping-post, which made a man perma-
nent criminal, against the ideas Of mod
ern society.
Mr.. BarTatt. fer the negative. gave
brief history Of the whipping-post il
Pennsylvania, as we'll as in Delaware
and spoke of the deterrent effect The
punishment had upon crime Mr.. Bar
ratt said he had letters from the sheriffs
of Delaware saying that men who wer,
whipped did net return, and that the
punishment was beneficial. In cOnclu.
sion, Mr.. Barratt exhibited light
switch, with which he said q man haC
been given fifteen lashes at George
| town, Delaware.
BisIhCp Coleman said he had come u
the opinion that the whipplng-pos
ought not TO be abolished. ana spOk,
strongly Of its deterrent effect. Dr. ]
Garden Cooper declared that no crlmi
nal was ever made better by punish.
ment. Others spoke briefly On the sub
ject.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
VISITING THE FIREMEN.
sEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION or
THE FIRE COMPANIES HELD
LAST NIGHT

cltMl ANNUAL lNoGHOllON Of
THE FIRE COMPANIES HELD
LAST NIGHT.
The Fire Committee Of City Council
made its semi-annual inspection last
night of the Wilmington fire compan-
les. The reports of the different com
panies were extremely gratifying tothe
committee as they showed each indi-
vidual company TO be fully up to the
requirements of the volunteer system.
Every house visited was found to be
In apple-pie order. The committee
made a thorough inspection, going over
each house, looking right and left, and
leaving nothing unnoticed.
The committee left the City Hall in
cabs at o'clock Heretofore the in
spection required two nights in which
to secure the reports, but last night Ii
was completed.
The houses visited were the Fame,
WeccacOe, Water Witch. Friendship.
Phoenix, Delaware. washington, Re
lance and Liberty. Lunch was served
the visitors by the Water Witch, Phoe-
nix and Liberty companies
In the inspecting party were: Mayor
Jefferis, President of Council Baylis,
Councllmen Stevenson, ,McNulty ,Oberly.
Stats. Fisher. zebley, Watson, Leary,
Smith and Meaney; Clerk Of Council
Morrison. Bailin John j. Ryan. City
Treasurer Adams. City Auditor Pyle,
John r. Boughman. William Prohel,
Edward Gipp and members of the
press
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
LAUNCH OF THE BUFFALO.
THE BIG WEST SHORE RAILROAD
FERRYBOAT CHRISTENED YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON.

There was no special demonstration,
beyond the profuse display of the ma
tiOnal cOlors, when the big West Shore
railroad ferryboat Buffalo was launch
ed at the shipyard of tine Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company at high tide
yesterday afternoon.
The beat was christened by Miss
Marie Morse, daughter Of President
II. G. Morse, of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company. G. S. Branting-
ham, superintendent of the West Shore
Company, and the officials of the Har-
Ian and HollingswoTth Company were
aboard when the boat was launched
The launch was witnessed by a large
crowd. Immediately afterwards the
Buffalo was tcwed back to the Harlan
and HollingswOrth Ccmpany's wharf
and to-day the work of putting in her
machinery commenced
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
A HOLINESS CONFERENCE.
AT THIS MORNINGS SESSION
MANY REPORTS WE'RE RE-
CEIVED AND ACTED ON.

CEl v ED AND AClb) ON.
At the last session OF the Holiness
Conference. a new conference, known
as the Western Conference, was or
ganized In Indiana. A number Of min
listers from this conference resigned to
join the new one, and were transferred
to charges in the new district. Later,
however, they resigned and since that
time they have had no regular confer
ence connection. The question as to
which conference they belongedwas the
subject Of a long discussion yesterday
afternoon, In which Presiding Elder G.
W. Ruth, OF the Western Conference;
Rev. r. j. j. Wright, of Chester, and
Presiding Elder Trumbauer took part.
II was finally laid over until to-day
Dr. w. M. Levy, of Philadelphia, de-
livered an able address on the subject:
Baptism of the Holy Ghost"
Reports were presented from the va
rious charges. showing excellent work
In the past year.
Last night revival services were held,
and a meeting was held at the Peoples
Mission.
At this mornings session Rev.
Thomas j. J. Wright was receivedfas a
member of the conference. Reports
were received from the various minis
ters and evangelists.
The designations Of Rev. Lewis Eck-
ardt and Rev H. 10. Osborn were re-
ceived and accepted. and the report Of
Rev. j. Van Blunk for the church pa
per. The Crown of Glory, was received.
and conference adjourned until this af-
ternOOn.
The afternoon session opened with
an address by Rev. NJ. ID. Wood mis-
sicnary to India. AT the conclusion OF
the address the conference will elect Of
fcers Tonight Rev. G. w. Ruth, of
Indianapolis, will speak
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The oratorio of Paul, the Apostle "a
was sung by the Ferd Fullmer Mac
Chorus in the Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church last night for the benefit
Of the church choir
The spar buoy at the point of Cape
Henlopen, before reported missing, has
been picked up near the Delaware
Breakwater and placed on the beach at
the iron pier.
The body of Mrs. Sue l.. Messick
was brought from Chester Heights this
morning and inferred in Lombardy
Cemetery.
Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy, D. D., Of
Central Presbyterian Church, preached
at the evangelistic service at West
Presbyterian Church on the subject:
How a King was Ruined"
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
BLUMEHTHAL GETS THE FRANCHISE.
PERMISSION GRANTED THE CON-
PANY TO LAY A SIDING ACROSS
MONROE STREET.


PANY TO LAY A SIDING ACROSS
MONROE STREET.
The Blumenthal ct al. matter has
been disposed of by the Street and
Sewer Department, and che Blumenthal
Company has won. The application for
permission to lay siding across Mon
roe street at Reed was granted last
night.
Engineer Hatton submitted an esti-
mate of 1926 as the cost of a sewer on
Tatnall street between Seventh and
Eighth streets. Mr.. Hatton was in
structed to build trunk under Ninth
street at Union street.
The Park Commission was granted
permission to drain Eighth street park
into the manhole at Seventh and
Franklin streets
The weekly payroll Of $494.53 and
the mcnthly payroll of $704 were or
dered paid. The secretary's collections
amounted to s966.S9. The treasurer re-
ported the balance in bank TO be sSS,-
Ol596
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
SERVICEs AT WEST CHURCH.

Beginning tonight ard continuing
until Saturday, evangelistic meetings
will be held in West Presbyterian
Church each night this week at s
O'clock These are the subjects Of the
sermons each night Last night, How
a King Was Ruined" tonight The
Ruin Restored" Thursday "F'lght
From Burning City" Friday, Seek
ing a Nights Lodging"
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
RARGAIN SAFE

OF Wooden Underwear at Soc! Al-wool
Winter Underwear in Natural Wool,
Camels Hair, Red Flannel and White
Australian Wool, original price, $100
S1.40 and S1.70 per garment, all to go
at SOC. The original cost is out of con-
sideration. Come early and secure the
benefit of great bargains al Soc. Ross
No. 21O Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
Y NJ G. A NOTES.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion will hold a convention day" next
Sunday in Association Hall. The meet
iEs will start at 3.45 p. m. when the
delegates to the convention at Freder-
ick, Nd. and Reading. Pa, VIII tell
what they saw and heard.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED.

Detective Witsil yesterday recovered
six gold watches, two silver watches
and two diamond rings, which we're
stolen last July from the residence of
james Billing. formerly Of this city, but
now OF Philadelphia. The goods were
found in pawn-shcps in this city and
Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
MISS DRUM TO REcITE.

Miss Julia A. Drum will give an even
ing Of recitations from Shakespeare in
Eden Hall tomorrow night. This is
the first of a series Of six entertain
ments under the auspices Of the Della
ware School of Oratory.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
EX- X-COUNCILMAN DENNY'S FU-
NERAL

The funeral Of Alfred S. Denny, who
died at his home, No. 7l3 Warner
street, On Monday night, aged rs years
will take place tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock Mr.. Denny was a Demo
crat, and represented the Eleventh
ward in City Council for two terms. He
was employed by the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
ONE CENT.

done with the accused Inspector, who
is now in the sheriffs custody. Finally
the inspector urged the sheriff to take
dinner with him at a neighboring cafe.
and the two killed time until court re-
convened
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
STREET AND SEWER DIRECTOR
WEBSTER

Mayor Jefferls has appointed Ayers
S. Webster to be Street and Sewer di-
rector to succeed President Samuel
Chambers. whose term expires on
March 81. The appointment is for five
years at a salary of $780, Mr.. Webster
is the well-known dancing master.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
A NEW BLOWER ORDERED.

L. was decided at the meeting of the
Water Department yesterday afternoon
to purchase an improved blower for use
at the city pumping station. The con-
tract was awarded TO Mr.. Sellers for
SIZES. The balance In bank was report
ed to be S92.S71.l4.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
PASSED THROUGH WILMINGTON.

Mrs John Jacob Astor. with a party
of friends passed through Wilmington
last night over the p, w. & B. railroad
in their private car Elsmere. attached
to the Florida special. They are on
their way TO Port Tampa, Fla, where
they viii board Mr.. AstOr's yacht
Nourmahulu and sail to the Bahamas.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
pHuLIP r. sHEA APpoINTED.

Al the meeting OF the Board Of
Health yesterday afternoon Phillip r.
Shea was chosen out CT thirty appll-
cants to FIJI the position Of executive
officer of the Board Of Health, made
vacant by the death CT Frederick w.
Hamann.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
help wANrED

SIX million people voted for Hon. w. j.
Bryan. His only book, THE First Battle. -
Is now ready. Agents making S25 to $50
outfit quick. Beware of fraudulent books.
w. y. Conkey Co, Sole Pub, Chicago.
WANTED. Several upright industrious
persons in Delaware. as state agents, or
managers, for responsible house. $3.50 and
expenses Permanent positions Enclose
reference. Address The Dominion Com
pany. Depl. 2, Chicago
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
Meet me at be BicyeIe FaIr to-DIght
suNDAY RREAKFAsT MISSION.

An interesting meeting Of the Sun
day Breakfast Mission was held last
evening Three men were at the altar
and professed conversion. The board
of directors will hold a meeting to elect
officers tomorrow night at 730 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
LOWER PRICES

LOWER PRICES
is the lever we use to move goods.
New Hominy. &c. qt
Largo white Mackerel. &c. each.
Large Pickles. Sc. doz.
Finest new Beans. sc. qt
A regular 20c. Broom for l5c.
- good-sized Bottle of hrst-class Catsup
price only SC.
Finest Rolled Oats. lbs. &c.
HUTCHINSON'S
Sixth and King streets, Wilmington, and
5l1 Delaware street New Castle.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
NOTICES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Wilmington, Del. Feb. %. 1897.
The annual meeting of the Wilmington
Coal Gas Company for the election of nine
directors TO serve the ensuing year will
be held at the office of the COMPANY on
Monday, March lst, from to s O'clock
y. IN. WILLIAM u. TAYLOR
Secretary
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
bU INE.s Op oRluNI,Y

FOR SALE.-One OF the best located IL
censed saloons in this city, to settle an
estate JOHN PUNK EFT,
No. l0S Market street
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
~ANrEp
LOsr AND ToUND.

LOST-On Wed nesd4y moruin5. hile out
driving, - lAd,'s bsck s-Jin Shoppirg Is 3.
Aud --o on the y ctei-bo Ia bag ReAaid
IL reiurnt d 10 1901 # aukin str et.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24

Haven Morris, receivers Of George n Mo
IAN ,a company, piily dealers IN coal, sand, NOR
same localities and will be thankful for
1uture business rendered to them.
All money due the George II. Mccall
the receivers.
NOTICE TO THE DELINQUENT TAX
payers of Christiana hundred:
The taxable residents of Christiana
hundred, and all persons liable TO pay tax
in said hundred are hereby notified that
the undersigned delinquent tax collector
lot sald hundred viii be at Toys Hotel,
Rising sun, on Monday. March i: hotel
CentreVilie. Thursday March A. hotel of
THOMAS Lawless Monday. March 8; post
office, Elsmere, Thursday, March Il: New
port, Saturdays March 6, l3. 20, q, between
the hours of 10 a. m. and 3 p. m, for the
purpose OF receiving taxes for the year of
Ioso, II pursuance or an act OF the Gen
eral Assembly of this state. Extract from
the act of Assembly:
Section ?. And be Il further enacted
that the notice required to be given in
section ! OF this act by the collectors
aforesaid shall be deemed and taken to be
sufficient demand upon taxables for the pay
ment OF taxes standing against them on
the collectors duplicate of the several
hundreds and collection districts of this
state. such. notice given aforesaid shall
be considered a performance and full dis
charge of the duty of the collectors afore-
said 10 make a demand for taxes and they
shall not be required thereafter to make
further demand on any taxable for said
taxes as condition precedent the employ
ment of legal process as now provided by
law Tor the collection of taxes.
Collector Of Delinquent Taxes for Chris
tiana Hundred.
SEWING MACHINEs-SlS5O to $500 for
any $50 sewing machine made. ,iecon l.
hand machines, $500 up. Cash or easy
terms. All makes of machines repaired
Needles and parts for all machines.
l.. NJ. ROCKEFELLEk,
No. 100 West Seventh street.
NOTICE is hereby given that the under
signed will apply to the legislature at its
husband, Thomas J. Shandley.
CAROLINE a. SHANDLEY.
Wilmineton, Del, Feb. 8, 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersisned will apply. to the Legislature at
its present session, for a divorce from his
wife. Sarah w. Springer. -
Wilmington. Del. Jan &c. 1897.
LADIES' Chichesters English Penny
royal Pills Diamond Brand are the best.
Safe, reliable. lake no other. Send 4c
stamps for particulars Relief for
Ladies" in letter by return mail. Al
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co.
Philadelphia.
BUINEs~ UAKDs.
SEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson $500 The Singer
$500. Domestic. $500. Standard. $500.
Household, $500. Other makes at SIG, SIS,
$40. Oak or walnut. Ten years guaran-
Sold at Sl.0O per week.
Secondhand machines at $500 up Re
pairing, so cents.
]. II. O'DONALD.
No. 2 r. Seventh St, Wilmington, Del.
J. H. PORTER & SONS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
MILK DEALERS,
S. L. Cor. Seventh and Madison Sts
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Telephone, Gal.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
FOR

FOR SALE, CHEAP.-Some good pan.
eeied ana plain pine partitions. Apply al
Evening Journal office.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24

NOTlCE.-George II. Mccall and De-
Haven Morris, receivers Of George H. Nc
Call Company dealers in coal, sand, NOR
tar. etc, viii continue the business at the
same localities and will be thankful for
future business rendered to them
All money due the George H. Mccall
Company requires prompt settlement bv
the receivers.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24
REAL EsrNrE.


FOR RENT.-A number of desirable
dwellings, well located. will be rented
cheap to good parties by Peter ]. Ford
Evening journal., 1897-02-24

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
signed will apply to the Legislature at its
present session, for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas J. Shandley.
CAROLINE a. SHANDLEY.
WilminetOn, Del. Feb. g. 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-02-24

SEWING MACHINES-SlS.50 to $500 for
any 500 sewing machine made. siecon1-
hand machines, $500 up. Cash or cas-.
terms. All makes of machines repaired.
Needles and parts for all machines.
l.. NJ ROCKEFELLEk,
No. 100 West Seventh street.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-11-26

The bones OF prehistoric monster
have been discovered on large farm
about a mile south OF Batavia. While
Philip and George Baker, dalrymen.
were digging n grave for a dead horse.
at depth OF about three feet the SHOW
el struck an obstruction, which. on
being prled up with a rail, was broken.
II turned out TO be an ivory tusk in
splendid state OF preservation. A
portion Of the tusk Is OF the consist
ency OF chalk. One end OF Il. however,
was not injured. and was OF solid
ivory. II is Ave feet In length. and
about Eve inches In diameter at the
widest end, and at the point about two
and a half inches. A portion OF rib.
about 80 inches long, was also found.
DR.. u. Z. SNOW. who has Travelled ex-
tenslvely in Africa, pronounced the
tusk that OF mastodon.-Seientlhc
American.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-11-26

III. Baltimore and Ohio South West.
s,n Hallway has been experimenting
with electric motors on turntables.
Turning locomotives at divisional
points and terminals Is a service Of
much annoyance and no little expense
10 railroad companies. II generally
takes four men TO turn a locomotive,
aud while they are doing 40 their reg
ulir work Is abandoned
Experiments were made with an
electric motor on the G0-fOot turn
table at Chlllicothe with SUE. success
that the Park Street turn-table in
Cincinnati was similarly equipped. Tho
result has been rather astonishing in
the matter Of expense. The current
was purchased from the power plant.
and Il cost on an average Of less than
ono-half cent Tor each time the table
was turned When this same table was
operated by hand It cost 70 cents for
each engine. The yearly saving Is
about 500.