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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
Creamery Plant Burned.
0 Tines Republican.

Special to Observation-Disclosures.
Creston, July 27-The farmers CO.
operative creamery at MEANWHILE
burned to the ground early Sunday
morning. The plant had not been in
operat ton since Saturday morning and
the fireman on leaving Saturday night
banked the fire in the furnace. but it
is not thought the disastrous fire re-
suited from that. An ice house con-
nected with the creamery, ana contain
ing about 100 tons of ice, was de-
stroyed. The loss amounts to about
$4,000. with Insurance of about $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
CRUSHED BY ENGINE.
Beer Wagon Driver at Sioux City
Probably Fatally Injured.

Sioux city. July 2I.--Peter Peterson
was hurried to the Samaritan hoSpita
in the police automobile crushed anc
manned as the result Of being hurleC
from a beer wagon when the latter was
struck by Il switch engine.
Peterson, who has been in the en-
ploy of the Sioux City Brewing Com
pany for twelve years. was unloading
beer cases into q car his wagon stand
ing across the next track. when the en-
CINE, without warning. rushed into
view. and before Peterson could move
he had been crushed between the cai
and his splintered wagon.
one leg was fractured. his left shout
der crushed and fears are entertained
that he sustained fatal internal in
jurieS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
Taft and Patronage Club.

Hull.
| Mr.. ,McCandless, an experienced hotel
man from LIE Mars, has purcha sed the
Lincoln hotel al Hull and will open the
place for business
Doom.
Henry Fogge, a prominent farmer
| living near Doom, received serious in
juries when he was thrown under a
binder which he was driving
Sac City.
| George M. Parker, Jr of Sac City
has started for Manila. in the Philip
pine islands. He was recently appoint
ed second lieutenant in the army
Sioux City.
The corner stone OF the New Grace
reformed church, West Sixth and
George streets. was laid Sunday even
ing, the occa sion being celebrated with
impressive exercises.
Le Mars.
Dennis, the 13-year- old son of w F.
Dolobert received severe Injuries while
moving hay on their farm near Lee
Mars. He had stepped on the tongue
to fix the harness when the horses
started to run, throwing him in front of
the sickle
Lansdon.
The NJ. & ST L. depot at Langdon
was struck by lightning Monday af-
ternoon and was burned to the ground.
Agent Fl. Bromman had gone to town
with the mail A Wrecking train in
the yards pulled up the platform and
prevented a spread of the fire. All
the records and office furniture We're
saved.
Sioux City.
Miss Carol Pollard, a young and tall
ented Sioux City actress, formerly lead
ing woman for Walker XVhiteside,
sprang a surprise last nigh. by marry
ing O. c. Flanley. manager OF the In
terstate Grain Company The ceremony,
which was secret. occurred at Cor
rectionville. Both are socially promi
nent here.
Waterloo.
Slaf Ned. a Bulgarian 'laborer in the
employ of Dearborn & Jackson. work
ing on the sewer ditch, was caught in
a cavein and buried beneath the dirt.
When dug out it was found that his
left nip was dislocated and internal
Commissions under the left ribs were
thought to have resulted. He was suf-
feripg a great deal when conveyed to
the Presbyterian hospital In the police
patrol.
Sioux City.
AS the result Of little shooting af-
fray, pulled off at Sixth and Water
streets Sunday evening Harry Fess-
ma is held at the police station. charg-
- H.
Arthur Jackson is congratulating him
self that the five bullets fired at him
by Feesma went wide Of their mark.
Two men, who were negroes, had been
friends for years until Sunday and
quarreled over the loan of a dollar
Hudson.
Alexander Glenny, one Of the oldest
residents of this county, passed away at
his home, six miles southwest of Hud-
son, Sunday morning. Altho he had
been in failing health for some time
with the ills of old age, he had been
as usual for the past few days, and his
death was very unexpected. He was
born in Ireland Oct. 10, 1917, and was
nearly % years old when death claimed
him. He came to the county in the
early days and was one of the oldest
and most highly respected residents Of
the community.
Correceionville.
c. B. Daniels, a prominent farmer,
whose farms adjoins the town Of Cush
ing, was arraigned in Justice Adams
court here and pleaded guilty to as
sautt and battery of the person Of
Gene Buchanan, well known young
man Of Gushing. Buchanan, .viio w<.s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27

elements that are admirable, but he
stands today the foremost irnperialist
- the world and wishes to guide men
with the sword, not from the heart;
believes more in standing army of
guns, than standing a army Of in
dependent men; believes that a mighty
navy, that has almost bankrupted the
nation is of more utility for civilization
than peace of all mankind. We may
well meet William and Theodore on
these propositions. resting assured the
American people will not place peace
beneath war; will not place labor be-
meath the trust, Will not place the
American home within the clutcho, u
the protective industries of the u! i
States
Taft and Patronage Club.
THE club of patronage is being used
by the president to adopt legislation
and spoils is male The criterion of
party loyalty. Iowa is placed in the
class of democratic states and all ap
pointments are referred to referees.
The insurgent republican looking with
longing eye on the emoluments that he
thinks necessarily follows success. is
denied the opportunity of enjoying the
pleasure of office holding, unless he is
approved by committee of three.
what an edifying spectacle it is that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
rr.i, Had RIGHT Of Wav.

Mason City, July 27.-John Bolton.
an employee OF the American Brick 6,
Tile Company. when on his way to
work was crowded off a bridge by a
train. He fell about fifteen feet and
when they got to him they discovered
that he had three of his ribs broken.
He was taken home, where a physician
attended TO his Injuries. The acct
dent will keep him from his work for
some time. His home IS on Powder
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
To ENLARGE Police Force.
Al 10 Times Republican.

Special to mes-RepuDIlcan.
Maso City. July 27-Owing to the
large number of men coming to the
city seeking work on the new cement
plant and hearing of the general pros
pcrity of the city, the mayor and the
council have decided that two new po-
licemen are needed to patrol the city
ard protect its citizens. The council
last night approved a resolution to that
effect and two new men Will be on
their beats within a short time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27

Teething children have more or less
diarrhoea, which can be controlled by
giving Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera
and D1arrhoea remedy. All that is nee
essary is to give the prescribed dose
after each operation Of the bowels
more than natural and then castor oil
to cleanse the system. 1t is safe and
sure. Sold by all dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
Rain at Belmond,

SpeCIdt 10 IIIFIeS-IScUUoITSiII
Belmond, July GA heavy electr-
cal storm passed over her, and the
rain was a blessing to this county.
Harvesting Is in full blast. with the
finest crops that have been raised
around here for ten years.
J. P Miller's barn, southwest of Bel
mond, was struck by lightning. Hay
and several calves burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
Remarkable Maine vsteran

NSWdTKdUIo "AIH0 VVSO49
One of the smartest old meg
Maine at the present time Il 8;
Smith OF East Dixfield. Mr.. Smith
born October /, 1917. and Il Their
ninety-three years of age. He 4
used liquor or tobacco. tea or ~
and never required the services
physician. He is proud Of the
that he never received dunnlnf
ter or sent one. His health tss
excellent and he often calls
friends. Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
Old Fire Horse Dead

"Old Major" the favorite horse OF
the Hull (Eng.) fire brigade, who was
able to find his way from any part Of
the town to the fire station, has Just
died after 20 years service in tho brf-
Eade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27

The worlds most successful med
for bowel complaints is Chamhcrl
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rerl
II has relieved more pain and 81
ing. and saved more lives than,
other medicine In use. INVALUABLE
children and adults. Sold by all Il
org ...-.5Ak
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
a pisauletina Report.

rs 1t true" asked Flooding Pete.
dat yous Is offerin' work to anybody
dat comes along?"
yep" replied Farmer Corntossel
"Jes' take of your coat an"
Not me. I'm jes' scout sent
ahead by der other feliers to verify a
terrible rumor."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
IOWA CENTRAL
MOD rtr D0ryN

b0vN OeN nAk
NORTH BOUND ~a.,.
, Twin Cities Mail daily $50 : N
Mason City Mail (ex. Sum-. 5:s5 -,
Twin Cities Limited daily .12:5s -,
Local FTelgnt Se1. sun -. 900 Q m
st. Louis and Kansas City
Mall (dany) ............. $3.50 p M
Peoria Express Eek. SUM- :. 500 \ m
St. Louis and Peoria Limited
daily $3.50. ............ s:15 a m
Local Freight lex. SUM ....12:4o p m
STORY CITY BRANCH
Loavo. ArrivA.
1c .. m Stock Express
(ex. SUM- .A.....s $50 .
sac q q. AtzsA Ssz aua.l A:As ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
The PHILOSOPHER o. Follx.

"a chatting dish party says
Philosopher OF Folly. lis a good
like souse party. only you send
the doctor instead of the police.s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
A Fr;ohtful Experience

with bilousness. malaria and constl-
patton. is quickly overcome by taking
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. csc. Nc
Bride & Will Drug Company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27

! A Dangerous Wound
u rendered antiseptic by Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve; the healing wonder for
sores, burns, piles, eczema and salt
rheum. Csc Mcbride & Will Drug Co
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-27
/ Ran at Roosevelt.

AE>e...ocracy will not suffer by any
ching Roosevelt does. He has many
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02
Can Enter Stores

Third-Said inspector is hereby
given power and authority to enter
upon the premises occupied by any
dealer in the city of Atlanta selling
any commodity, wares or merchan-
disc by weight, for the purpose OF
inspecting the scales used or oper-
ated by such dealer as herein pro-
vided. and said inspector shall like
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02

supply OF il the world very limited and what more
the weather during planting il the south has been aoc0us
The Unprecedented conditions in about the middle April From that
tine On until only few days ago th weather codnoTe Ike early
May Snow fell in portions of the cotton belt during the
part April and killing ss visited still larger area Cotton
suffered severely thousands Of destroyed
much has been destroyed and there tales OF ds
growing crop This reduction Of acreage and CT
the yield large crop for year With the
most favorable be expected fair average yield
And follows small crop and when the condition Of almost
cotton famine prevails which only bumper could afford
complete relief The crop will certainly fell short OF require
ents which means high price the stapeSavannah Press
Twenty per pound guess for October November
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02

vv man who has had any considerable amount OF experienced
notifies or the opportunity Of obServaono the anuc CT sa politicians
Pnys the cbampoa Of the down rodden farmer ~
The press Of the state afflicted with journal OF that type Al
bo it known by the wnoed the organ OF the corporations
49, Nth the r:6 and interes. the poor doWnoddenfarm
the la5ong MAJ and the common people it persnty yes Stop
ef in it's efforts to hide its true character and its real purpose
We refer the Macon Telegraph
We are sick Of it's palpabe dema5o3y
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02

wise have power and authority to
lail any wagon on the streets CT the
3ity CT Atlanta delivering coal, cole
harcoal or any other commodity
sold by weight, and to compel the
ri er Il ereof to proceed to the
lzarcst o1icial scale for the yeli!i~
cation Of the weight Of his load end
iii inspector shall also have
ulaority to compel drivers Of empty
coal wagons to verify the weight Of
he some.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02

Little Monkeyace Brown making the record that expected
friends and those opposed the farce of his nomination
So far his administration been notable for executive vagcy The
exceptions assault he made the states credit at the beest Of
poc manpaors who used him defeat the strongest admnStra
has had generaon his efforts to miSreesnt the
don of the treasury little short of and he deserved i'm
parchment for his efforts in that
Under the influence the dummy the executive chair
has defeated nded and hopes defeat the legislature
the purchase terminal lands for the road at Chattanooga
Now made all Of himself in sending the
state troops souech eighteen refused
work. the who helped to disgrace the governors office
nerSOnaitY
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02
Beaver Oil Trade Marx
Liaina2t formerly Bower Oil for RHEUMATISM .

When USING Dr. Jones Lnnen apply with gentle rubbing two
three times daily Dr. Jones nent generates to the seat Of ps1a
soon as applied gives Immediately relief no matter no" severe the
may be.
INV wife was crippled unable walk as the result of heqm
sm She fell weight from $50 to l3 pounds Doctors and all
Jones Eminent was performing decided to last resort
few applications gave relief Nine bottles entirely cured her She is
around doing her housework as we'll as ever
W. H. Kister 33s Woodland Ave, Atlanta Ga
Lnment relieves pain more promptly and win less rub
permanently banishes the pains and aches
Dr. NJ SpiegeI Manufacturer Albany, N. Y.
Sold by DIXIE PHARMACY soc per bottle.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02
500 THE YEAR.


k-..ra5 RE re- false
VIZ ap mce ras :ch have
a-en hv faa wholesale eo1 ever
section aa country # is NOR
.e7n o,utr4f III 81. a9-fy Rate If.
s4a.a .f 1a9-a,5 uisI egrg Che lea
ne ray Y.H, Massachusetts fnt
one or iva other 81 ates Of the unloI
IN tha o93a.nEqt0f q law DrGvi.lin,
fir q n,naagegt INSPECTION servic.
- c1nnJ The divir5 c. value FL
value received
Atlanta las taken a stap towarl
rrofeefind the poole Of that citz
a8ainst short w.igh-s. The council
bas adoDted an ordinance creating
the position of Inspector Of weights,
and defined his full dut es. He is
IN he annointed by the mavor for {
term Of two wears at salary OF
500 Der month. He viii be re
ouired to dive a bond Of $1,000 a. d
can be removed by the maycr fer
aconnetancv or neglect of duties
He will he required to examine anC
test the scales of all dealers whos2l
commodities wares and merchar-
disc nv weiaht at least once a
,,o,tb Tie will also have authority
70 test the weidbt of coal and Other
commodities Delivered in WAGONS
and will have the right to test Il e
,,,;rht oforor+v ya6ons ct anv fine
IT, ordi,,anco il an ;nterest;n,
aod IVA nr;nt # in fnIl for III,
w ia,no.to,,t IDEAS. nc well as It's
W. ; aro,,;s;ons.
The orfi ,ance is as follows:
~ r,e :; - o.da;nad Nv the MAYOR and
General council Of the CITY of Allan
- 90 follows.
aE;rot That the nosition Of in
.o4ou of wei6bts for the civ of
htlon+o no and the same is hereby
ted Said insnector shall be an
;.4od hy the mavor and shall
ia ,,oh commitment for a period
t-.,o ,,ooro unless removed by the
a,,or Cor ;ncomnetencv or NEGLECT of
49, c,ob ;nsnector shall receive
aal,r, Of q 200 per annum, paw
$50 ,oo,thlv and shall dive bond
= tbe s,,m Of $4,000 to be approved
r +I,o olork Of council of the CITY of
A.,onto novahle TO the CITY of At
- oond;t;onod for the faithful
e~,,oonoo Of the duties of said
pe
rvon;ro and TeSt Scales
III - +bo d,,t,, Of
ocOoiiu - o,or,ino ond teet
Sucil llisp0o'oi ~ - - tho o;+v
tlle SCdie0 u Gu III tba;r oommo.
Vi A'i'ii''' WV .,rat,anHoo hv
uties' "'l90 - J,,n;nd ooob
weight az ie''' ,tns,;ao +ho ocor
month"; anu " ~ oa,,o T.
ia0y u Hi, 49, Sc Gold ;nsnactor
s,'' .I - ,,nnt he finds anv Of said
coolies TO he inaccurate to serve
o,r;tton notice Of such fact apon the
narson firm or corporation using or
pnarot;na such scales. which said
- ,,,,r, +lo NOV.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02
Fitzgerald, Ocilla and BFOxtOn Railroad
Time Table May 5th 1910

m m
Iv FITZGERALD for Osierfeld and Broxton 7 40 3 10
:, FYtzserald for Ocilla II 10 625
v Fitzgerald for Irwinville and Mystic II 10
Ar Fitzeerald from Broxton and OsierfeldlO As 62i
Ar Fitzgerald from DELLA 30 70
Ar FITZGERALD from Irwinville and Mystic O5
All Trains Daily
H. c. McFADDEN 6. ). FLOuRNo1,
President and Gen Mgr. Asst. Gen, Mgr.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02

The fecrace manufacturers hard hit by
of nubc sentiment against celebrating first Christmas then
be Glorious Fourth public sentiment will the pistol
acurer dealer useful employment we will have scored
AGAIN the up and perfection human kind But like the dser
and liquor dealer they the of laws interfering
with legitimate
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02

i7e' ~ = i.o'o' So,,'o ~ ,.:e ~ aa3
''''''' u ,'-o ~0'' lhom ~ 81 oIso bave
- .@,- 1>..,,lI , 1r,,,a~s of o,rnf,,
,oeI ,,asone +, ver;fy the weiaht Of
the same.
Ca7g.t Interfere
.r..u No ,,la-.f,l far
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w. ~ III, TX, eooo0 hare
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= ......a \. ,,,tl.o. ,,.crt-e
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IA '''0 >,l'''
I-a'' uIG i-,~~-@'' o'3-'
'Fillh.---IAat Il SHAH De uhiaTlIi
for any person, firm or corporation
II ''i0 10y - .an,ho,, a.,
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y " We, - o,,oh odr,,,, od;tv
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Which ,ia' = ' 10 ;-a,,oo+o,.
'.0 anu u0''utN N+1on4o
" " So ~ ~ ;,ar,l,,r,,,, ser,,od
anu iio'iGo VI '''o'-
upon '''I'' po-'O', Co., -, oornor
'loii' anu guy poi1o l,oaf
dlioii 'i0'''l'0 l,.0 ..,..;alod
Sildii' opoil 'oii'iC'i' ~ 40 aa
ny d INV u AVA "0[ w. 49, +ho
lllore 'ii"n qloo' VI ~ -
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fecoiuel'
Goal ana COEe 10 d. "eiSNTu.e
Sixth-That it shall be unlawful
for anv dealer in coal or coke to sell
same by weight in the city of At
lanta unless said coal or coke sold
shall have been weighed upon ac-
curate scales of such dealer or of the
oartv from whom he purchased, or
If the official CITY scales, and certi-
ficate of such weight shall be deliy-
cred DIV said dealer to the purchaser,
and anv such dealer who shall sell
anv coal or coke in the city of At
Ianta without weighing same, or who
shall over certify such weight to an
amount of twenty-five pounds on
deliveries of less than five hundred
mounds and of fifty pounds on deliv-
cries above five hundred pounds,
shall upon conviction thereof before
tho recorder of the citv of Atlanta
he nunished bv a fine of not less
than $40 nor more than 500, or by
labor on the streets or other public
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02

The Fitzgerald Enterprise holds that to be happy must work.
Abbevle Chronicle
with u.s. Dear Chronicle The Of
whatever undertakes Let
create in the public mind proper estimate of the the drone the
the man who by his wits the expense his neighbo
muscles The benefit who of the of
brow the the advantages be gained The who
under pressure useful employment is the principal beneficiary
and all the world is gamer
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-06-02
LAW ENFORCEMENT

trouble through aXy of enforcement and too many tech
ncaes much delay and toomuch building omaudn
sentiment mercy allowing criminals 60 free The time has
come when abiding people of country ought to rise up and do
everything possible check this condition applies not to Ware cou
ty not to Georgia. but the entire country
THE dives rhereand elsewhere, know
they There put them cannot say tae our
officers their whole du hope they do the best they
do not eproach anyone failure of duty but do those sinks
quy ought be stopped they threatening to sa they
degrading labor they endang the happiness and safety OF
every unprotected school girl within suburban
aton they degrading cooed people themselves who have access
to these dives
Ali some will say Mercer talking in meetn again
radical as usual reader the above the words of Judge
Parker of the Superior Court Judge Speer the S. Court
they radcaH
ours The little money toughs make selling whskey nothing
compared good order of law abiding people and the safety
the women and children
The proposition President Hanson of the Central Georgia rail
road to form new party corporation has attracted the at
enton or at least pectae the discussion that might
lowing the Hanson idea the organization of party the
professional man and business who subsidized by copoae
The lines have really been drawn but distinctly Hoke Smith
the people against the interests The
CORPORATIONS interests used little Joe to defeat him.
Main enough guess work about it The only thing that
remains to be done organize corporation party and the
common peope of honesty and the interest of
frankness and truth we say let the issue be made
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-06-23
A Royal TaIisman.

For 400 years the Hohenzollern
family has possessed a peculiar tai
isman in the shape of a black stone
set in a ring, each head of the house
having passed the charm on to the
next in succession for many genera
tions. Frederick the Great is said
to have found the ring sealed in a
package with instructions as to its
preservation and transmission writ
ten by Frederick l. Precisely what
value or significance attaches to this
carefully treasured bit of jewelry it
would be difficult to say. Tradition
says that a huge toad hoped into
the royal presence centuries ago
with the stone held in its mouth. As
TO whether the golden setting in
which the stone is now preserved is
due to the forethought of the intel
ligent toad or to the a~fterthought
of the Hohenzollerns tradition fails
to enlighten us.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-06-23
How Coal Was First Named.

Curiously, the word coal was in
use long before as well as long after
the commencement of the coal
trade, with a meaning quite differ
ent from that which it now has.
The term originally belonged to
wood fuel and was applied in par
ticular to wood which had been
charred, or what is now called char
coal. When the trade in mineral
coal began this was usually distin-
guished by the singular name of sea
coal. 1t would seem that from hav-
ing been gathered in early times on
the seashore, more especially of
Northumberland, along with sea-
weed and other wreckage cast up by
the waves, this peculiar substance
was supposed to be of marine origin.
From this circumstance and its re-
semblance to wood coal in color and
burning properties it obtained the
name of sea coal, by which it was so
long and so widely known. Then
in the course of time, as the new
fuel gained upon and superseded the
old, the simple name of coal be,
came universally transferred to it.