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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
KILLED BY ,lOONsHINERs.
Revenue o GERS Walk Into an Am
bush and Il Sheriff IL KILLED

Revenue GERS Walk Into an Am
bush ana Sheriff Is KILLED
Knoxville. Tenn, April :::3.-Sheriff
j. S. Dawson of Cook county was
killed from ambush in the mountains
near the North Carolina line. not far
from Walkerville. n. C. The sheriff,
accompanied by party of deputy
marshals from this city, was on
revenue raid. The sheriff's party
walked into an ambush. The first shot
was aimed at Chief Deputy ]. D. AL
ton, of this city. The bullet passed
through his coat. striking Dawson in
the neck and producing instant death.
The scene of the ambush is twenty-five
miles from tile nearest telegraph office.
1t is said the moonshiners have gath
cred there in force. and reinforcements
will be sent to the deputies at once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
PENITENTIARY ABLAZE,
Fire Causes 100000 Damage on
BlnckxvelIS Island.

New York, April ~ \ fire broke
out in the hospital Of the penitentiary
on Blackwell's island yesterday after
noon and caused damage to the value
of about $4,000. The hospital was
located in the southern end of the pen
itentiary, and when the flames were
discovered the convicts in the place
were allowed to pass out on to the
island. There We're twelve men and
six women in the hospital at the time.
but they were quickly removed from
danger. A number of convicts and at
PENDANTS rushed up into the wards and
carried the patients down to safety. No
one was hurt.
The dome on the southern end of
the building was soon burned so bad
ly that it crashed down upon the main
structure. Several engines were sent
from the city to the island and the
flames We're confined to the one section
of the large building.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
TREATY WITH MEXICO.
New Extradition Treaty Will Soon
Go Into Effect

washington, April %. - The presi
dent will in a few days issue procla-
nation giving effect to the new extra
dition treaty between the United
States and Mexico. President Diaz tax
ing similar action in Mexico. The
Mexican embassy has been advised
that the treaty was ratified by the
Mexican senate on April u last and
already has been ratified by the United
States senate, so that it will become
effective as soon as proclaimed by the
presidents of the two countries. '"hc
text of the treaty has never been made
known, but besides providing for the
extradition of all crimes not political,
it's principal feature is in giving the
treaty retroactive effect so as to cover
crimes committed while no treaty eX-
listed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
A. ID. PLOUGH INJURED.
Thrown Through Window I'm II
Tr0in Wreck

Aurora, ILL.,. April 23.--The ST. Paul
flyer of the Chicago, Burlington 4
Quincy railroad. went into the ditch
seven miles west of here, killing one
nan and injuring several others, and
wrecEng the train. The train was
going fifty miles an hour when the en-
CINE left the track. followed by the
whole train. Charles Flock. Chicago,
fireman, was killed, being crushed I'M
der the engine. The injured are Will
lam Clinton, Chicago, engineer, badly
bruised and injured internally. G. A.
Wolf, Chicago. baggagemaster. badly
bruised. q. o. Elmer. Chicago. con-
ductor diner, cut and internally in
jured. y. b. Plough, st. Paul, vice
president and general manager of the
st. Paul Il Duluth railway; thrown
through window of buffet car: badly
cut about head and bruised. The in
jured are at the city hospital.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
NEW MILITARY ORDER,
Col. Roosevelt Is Elected Command
Accommodation Effected

New York, April 23.-A meeting of
the new military order Of the Spanish
American war w3s held last night
The commander, Brig. Gen. Clous. pre-
sided. It, was decided to incorporate
the organization. adopt an insignia,
organize a national commandery and
adopt Il national constitution and by
laws. After considerable discussion it
was resolved to address all Uaited
States volunteers rs late Uuited States
volunteers
The following officers wer" elected:
Commander. Col. Theodore Roose-
welt. L. S. "; senior vice commander,
Capt. Henry Taylor, L. S. "; junior
vice commander. Brig. Gen. Wallace
Randolph, U. S. v: secretary. Lieut..
D. ]. Sears, U. S. ~; treasurer. Ensign
Frank Toppan, Z. S. n: registrar.
Lieut.. G. Zcrgis. L. S. y. v; chaplain,
Charles A. Parks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
WRONG MAN SUFFERS.
Gold Brick Artist COnfesses n Crime
for Witch Another Is Doing Time.

Gold Brick Artist Confesses II Crime
for Witch Another Is Doing Time.
New York. April 23.-Hirsh Copple-
man. who pleaded guilty a month ago
to swindling Jacob Bernstein OF Gin
cinnati out Of $4,000 by means of the
gold brick scheme. was sentenced by
Judge Newberger to four years and
ten months in prison. Saul Jacobs is
now serving n sentence of seven and a
half years in Sing Sing for the crime
committed by Coppleman. who was
arrested in Chicago after having made
a confession to Minnie Jacobs. the
daughter of Saul Jacobs. Miss Jacobs
searched the country for the real Gull
prit to secure the release Of her father.
A petition is now being circulated to
secure the release of acobs. 1t will be
sent to Gov. Roosevelt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
THE FATE OF QUAY.
Is Now in the Hands of Twelve Good
Men and True,


Philadelphia, April 22.-The case of
EX-CEited States Senator Quay was
placed in the hands of the jury ut 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon and no
verdict being reached by 10 o'clock
last night the jury was locked up un-
til this morning. There was no init
nation other than mere rumor as to
the attitude of the jury. The generally
expressed opinion Of those who have
followed the trial since it's beginning
on Monday of last week is that the
verdict will be an acquittal. Many,
however look for disagreement.
There are but few who express the be-
lief that Il verdict Of guilty will be
given. The days proceedings We're
confined entirely to argument and
speeches by counsel. til edefense de-
Gliding to present no testimony
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
UNDER THE ANTITRUST LAW.
Thirty-six Suits Against an Insul
unce Company in Arkansas.

Thirty-slx Suits Against an Insure
nnce Company In Arkansas.
Little Rock, Ark. April 22.-Attorney
General Davis instituted in Pulaski
circuit court thirty-six suits for $4,000
each, against the Connecticut Fire In
surance company, charging it with be-
ing a member of a pool, trust, agree:
ment, combination or understanding
with other corporations engaged in
similar business to regulate or fix the
price. or premium to be paid for in
surfing property. The suits cover each
day since March 6, when the new anti
trust law became effective. The ag-
600.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
WAR CHINATOWN.
Bloody and Disastrous Outbreak by
Highbinders in Fresno.


Fresno Cal, April %. \ bloody
highlander war that has been expect
ed for some days broke out in China
town, and as a result three Mongo-
lians occupy slabs in the morgue, two
more are at the county hospital NOR
tally wounded, and nine are behind the
bars in the county Jail.
The officers have anticipated an out
break for some time, as it was known
that large numbers Of Ratchet men had
arrived here from San Francisco, but
so cunning were their plans that not
an officer was close enough to witness
the opening Of the battle. The Chi
nese had decoyed the policemen on
duty in that district to various re-
mote quarters from the scene of their
intended onslaught.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
GOLD NINE SOLD.
The Independence Property Bought
by an English Syndicate

Colorado Springs, Colo, April %. =
The Gazette says: Private cable adj
vices from London positively announce
the sale Of the Independence gold mine
to an English syndicate for $1O,OOO,-
O00 The deal is the greatest in the
history Of American mining. w. S.
Stratton, the locator and owner Of the
property. is in London attending to the
details Of the transaction. The sale in
cludes. besides the Independence mine,
100 acres of surrounding territory in
the Cripple Creek district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
UTES ARE UGLY.
Will Cross the Border Into Colorado
for Hunting Purposes.

Denver, April %. = D. +. Harper,
special Indian agent at Duchcsne,
Utah. passed through Denver ell route
for Washington, where he has been
ordered to report. Mr.. Harper made
several Intellectual efforts to obtain a
pow-wow with some Of the leading
spirits in the tribe of White River
Utes, relative to their determination
to cross the border this summer and
hunt in Colorado. The Indians are in
an ugly mood and threaten to force
their way across if not allowed to hunt
unmOlested.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
CHARITIES AND RELIGION.

Disposition of the CheesebOrOuEh
Estate by the Will.
New York, April 22.-The will of the
late Nicholas H. Cheseborough. presi-
dent of the Cheseborough Manufacture
ing company, this city, has been pro-
bated. The will disposes Of the entire
estate. estimated at 100000, to chari-
ties and religious bodies. The principal
Droyision of the will contemplates the
establishment of the Cheseborough
Protestant Orphanage asylum at Sum-
NIT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
ANDREE STORY WAS FALSE.

Rumored Discovery in Siberia Was
an Ignorant Miners Joke.
Stockholm, April %. - DR.. Martin,
who recently started to search in ST.
IBERIA for the explorer, Andree and his
companions, on the strength Of an al
legged report from a well known hunter
that he had found balloon with three
bodies lying by it's side in the primeval
forest of South Yenezi, has informed
DR.. Nordenskjold by telegraph that the
story was a joke perpetratcd by an
yreducated miner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Plague in Paris.

Paris April 22.-The Froude gives
rumor that three cases of the plague
have occurred among the employees OF
one of the big shops of the city to
which the disease was brought in car
pets of Eastern manufacture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
They Are No Bahics.

Salem. Or. April 23.-Gov. Geer. in
reply to numerous requests that he
make a demand for a return of the Or
egon volunteers, has issued a state
ment that he would consider such a
proceeding a dscredit to the state and
unjust to the boys. who We're anxious
to go to the Philippines and see active
service. He declines to act on the
suggestion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
GRIPPING .SAMOANS,
British Cruiser Burns Villages an
Carries AWAY UOutS

h'h ht1"H NFVISVr HHfNS NlIINEeS nnU
Carries Away Boats
London. April D. According to
letter received here yesterday from Il
British naval officer ut Apia. Samoan
Islands, dated March %, the British
cruiser Porpoise. Capt Strdee in Or
der to cripple the rebels. cruised
around the coast Of Upolo. burning vii
lagos and carrying to Apia all the
boats Of the natives. AS their boats
are regarded by the Samoan islanders
as their most valuable possessions it
was believed that this plan would real
ly intlict greater hardship upon them
than the destruction OF their Villages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
yarruncy Not n Crime

Richmond, Ky. April 23-The Ken
tucky law under which many negroes
have been sold on the block for term
Of years in punishment for vagrancy
has been declared unconstitutional by
Judge Scott on the ground that it con-
tiicts with the federal constitution.
which prohibits slavery or involuntary
servitude except i'll punishment Of
crime. and because vaSi'ancy was not
4 crime but Il miSdelnealiur
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Two Townships Sold.

Dickinson, N. D., April 22.-A syndi-
cate has purchased two townships,
1l,520 acres, ON the Cannon Ball river,
for sheep growing purposes. The
company proposes to establish three
ranches this spring and stock each
with $500 sheep.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Oh That Delicious Coffee.

Costs but 1c per lib. to grow. salzer has
the seed German Coffee Berry, pkg. l5c:
erican Chicory 15c. Cut this out and send
15c for any Of above packages or send
SOC and get all 3 plkgs, and great Cata-
logue free to JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse Wis. Iw.u.1
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Starting for Manila.

New York, April 22-One battalion
Of the Thirteenth United States infan-
try, consisting Of Companies B, D, f
and 1, left Governors island for Ma
Mia. At Buffalo they will be Joined
by two battalions. A year ago this day
the Thirteenth infantry left Governors
island to go to Cuba.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Unknown Tramp ktlled.

Cincinnati. April 23.-A freight car
broke down on the trestle between
Greenwood and Sloane's Valley, Tenn,
and $50 feet of the trestle went down,
killing an unknown tramp. Two train
men were injured
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Found Dend I'm Her Chair

Quimby. Iowa, April %. Mrs.
Schultz. a widow about sixty years
old, living alone. was found dead in
her chair. She had been troubled with
rheumatism, partially depriving her Of
the use of one arm.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
RESCUE'S TASK.

To Tow the Reina Mercedes From
Santiago to Norfolk.
New York. april 22-The new wreck
ing steamer Rescue, of the Merritt
Chapman Wrscking company. is being
fitted out here for trip to Santiago,
Cuba. She is the largest wrecking
vessel afloat and received orders to
sail on May Is. The Rescue is going
to Santiago to tow the raised Spanish
cruiser Reina Mercedes to Norfolk, Va.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
StevenxOn Acuuitted

Paris, Tex, April 23.-John Steven
SON. charged with killing Deputy
United States Marshal Gains in 1898,
was acquitted yesterday. Stevenson
was once sentenced to hang and once
to the penitentialy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Prisoners Escape.

Detroit, Mich. April %. = Raymond
Morgan Of Milwaukee and Thomas
O'Keefe of Grand Rapids escaped from
the Detroit house of correction by
scaling the walls. They were in the
sick ward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Big Log Jam.

Marinette, Wis, April %. : The big
iam of 100000 feet Of logs and
great mass of ice at Sixty islands has
broken. No damage was done. The
river for about six miles from here is
piled high with logs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Military Academy Visitors.

Washington. April 23.-Tne following
gentlemen are announced as members
OF the board of visitors to the military
academy for 1899: Gen Felix Angus
Maryland: Hon. Thomas W. Bradley
New York: Col. w. d. Mann, New
York: Col. j. Sumner Rodgers. Michi-
gan; Gen. Egbert L. Viele, New York;
DR.. J. William White. Pennsylvania;
Col. Francis G. Gaffey. Alabama.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Do Your Feet Acne and Burn.

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy. N. 7.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Aieer to Remain,

Washington, April pa positive de-
NAL is given from an undoubted source
to the reports that a change is con-
templated in the cabinet Of President
Mckinley by the retirement of Secre-
tary Alger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
h1NcoLN's BIRTHPLACE.

1t Is Sold to n New York Man and
Will Be Made IL Park.
Hodgenyille, KY, April %. The
farm on which Abraham Lincoln was
born. two miles south Of here, has been
sold to David Grear of New York. 1t
is probable the farm will be converted
into park.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
NATIVES REPULSED
OUTPOsTS OF THE WASHINGTON
REGIMENT ATTACKED.

After Two Hours Fighting the In
surEents Are Routed, Leaving
Twelve Dead ON the Field-Three
Americans Wounded South Da-
l&Ota and Minnesota Troops En-
counter II Large Force of Rebel.
and Force Them to Retire With
Heavy LOSSeS-Rebcls Unusually
Active West of NInlOIos-Evidcnt-
ly EvacuntinS FOOthiu Towns.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Friendly Badinage

Mike, Well. anyway, kin fatter me-
silf that was nivver so droonk that 1
didn't know What was dom.
Pat-An' be the the same token. We
war nivver so sober that We did.-Rich-
mond Dispatch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Only as a La.t Re.ort,

Washington. April 22.-It is stated
positively at the war department that
the provisional army Of $4,000 volun-
teers authorized by the law will be
called out only as last resort.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
MECKLING FLOODED.

Water From the Missouri in the
Principal Streets.
Sioux City, April 22.-Meckling, S.
D., dispatches state that the Missouri
river is flowing through the streets
there. The flood is just entering Bur-
bank. S. d. South Dakota farms to
the north are deep under water, which
is still rising
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Dead Body Found.

Knoxville. Tenn. April 23.-The dead
and decomposed body CT John Vowels,
foreman and associate editor of the
News of Middlesboro. Ky, was found
floating in the river near Loudon,
Tenn. Self-destruction is suspected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Quiet in ROliXia.

Washington, April 23.-United States
Minister Bridgman has cabled the
state department from La Paz. Bolivia,
that the revolution there is ended and
everything is quiet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
DANGER LINE
4-- .4.ssoI1a1 RIVER IS STILL n1s-
ING.

at Omaha Under Water
Another Foot Will Flood n Large
Number of Houses in the City
The Sioux and Floyd Rivers Are
Bank Full, and Dead Animals
Floating in the Current Indicate
Loss of Live StOck-Farmcrs on
IOwlands in Nebraska and South
Dakota Move Out.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
For Lese NIajeste.

Berlin. April 23.-The criminal court
of Brunswick has sentenced Court
Secretary Koennocke to two years i'm
prisonment on the charge of lese
majestic
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

FITS Permanently Nonts or nervousness s afts,
6rst days use of DR.. Klines Great Nerve Restorer
Send tor FIR EE $500 trial bottle and treatise
OR H. b. KLINE Ltd. 93l Arch St.. philadelphia, Pa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
hoods Sae1qbahM
E2az32s( k5Z1l:ddE
Custom Reversed,

Mrs. Ams1erdan-IIow Willie has
grown.
Mrs. Columbus-Ycs; isn't it Won
derful?
why, he's larger than his father
eyes. indeed. have to make over
Willie's clothes for his father now
Ionkers Statesman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
A Necessary Safeguard

"1es, George is studying to be a
chemist"
81 didn't suppose he had any leaning
that way"
''He hadn't. But we wanted to have
somebody in the family who could test
canned beef. Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
SCHOOL BOARDS NEW IDEA.
VIII Make It's Own Furniture Rather
ThMn Pay Trust,s Prices

Cleveland, Ohio. April %. - Unless
present plans miscalry the board Of
education Of this city will erect and
equip a factory from which will be
turned out all the school furniture
needed for the school buildings in
Cleveland. Ever since the formation
Of the school furniture trust it is said
prices have steadily advanced until
point has been reached where the
board believes a large sum can be
saved annually by the city operating
factory of it's own.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

The higher the character or rank the
less the pretense. because there is less
to pretend to.-Bulwer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Naval Reserve Volunteers

Chicago, April %. = The Naval Re-
serve Association of Illinois. veterans
of the Spanish-American war. have re-
solved to offer the government $50 men
for the service in the Philippine islands
Secretary Long will be advised.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
Exactly What You wnnt,

handy little box Gust right for lady's
purse or gentlemans vest pocket of CascaretS
Candy cathartic, prevents illness. All drug
gists. Toe, 25c, soc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
THREATEN tl.LENCE,
Stamp Mill Strikers at Calumet MI
RnSnrf Tn

STAMP M1II StF1KcrS at Calumet May
Resort to 1t.
Calumet. Mich, April 22.-The strik-
ers at the stamp mill are getting ugly
and threaten violence should the man.
agement bring men from the mines to
work the mills. Superintendent
Charles Kraus addressed the men,
asking them to return to work, but
they refused. The mines are still shut
down on account of the mill strike and
the situation is becoming more serious.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

Probably the happiest man in the
world is the one who has Just invested
in his first wedding ring.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

The druggist who has conscientious
scluples should also possess eonscien-
tious ounces and pounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

Live only for to-day and you ruin to-
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

Sorrows best antidote is employ
ment.-Young.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

The memory. it has been decided, is
stronger in summer than in winter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27

Ungratefulness is the very poison OF
manhood-Sir Z. Sidney
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-27
is NOW A PRISONER.
GERMAN COMMANDER AT SAMOA
ARRESTED BY THE BRITISH.

Story That the Com
mander of the German Warship
Fake Was Caught Handing Arms
and Ammunition to Mataafa's
Men and Was Arrested by British
Sailors-Now Held Prisoner on
Board the Porpoise-Story Is
Secuted Mt by Washington OIL
cia1s-Secretnries Hay and Long
Express Disbelief in the Accura-
,cy of the Report.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
DROWNED.

Sad Drowning OF a Young Girl.
Yesterday evening about five
o'clock, a young girl named Ethu,
and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Casey, of Henderson, was
near the docks. She had
been rowed to this side of the river
to deliver milk to Mr.. Eph. Loom
is family, and in attempting to get
out of the skiff, she stepped onto a
log raft, when the skitf pushed out
from her, causing her to fall into
the river. Some one from the
steamer Jessie jumped into the
river to save her and got her out in
a few minutes after she sank, but
all efforts.to bring her to was un-
availing. She was thirteen years
old, and a very bright girl. Her
funeral will take place Friday
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
Austin OH We'll.

AT this we'll they can hardly get
water enough to run their engine,
on account of the long dry spell.
There is 800 feet of salt water in
the we'll at this time. In order
thai the work may be pushed more
rapidly, the company has ordered
a 40-ft, boiler-to take the place of
the present one. In drilling this
we'll they have passed through five
distinct veins of coal, varying in
thickness from three and one.half
feet to eight feet, besides this there
are two veins on the surface
making seven veins of coal alto.
gether. The coal used under the
boilers is mined right at the we'll,
the dump from the mine letting
the coal fall right at the furnace
doors