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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a 8 TO RIA

- ne Maryland Association Tor the
Prevention and Relief OF tuberculosis.
IS East Pleasant street. Baltimore, will
send Tree, on application. its pamphlet,
"Dircctions ior Living and Sleeping
in the opeH air" with numerous illus,
tratlOnS.
Mrs. Adclc liynson O'Hara. a
daughter ol the late Nathaniel +. Hvn-
son, OF keut county, and former resi-
dent OF the AIiddletown section. died
at her home n Baltimore on July 49,.
lntermcnt was made in Christ Church
Cemetery. Kent county, last Friday.
"A pair ct horses which John Walls
trum was unhitching ON the Walker
farm, near Rock Run. Hartford county.
one day last week. grew FESTIVE and
knocked him down breaking two bones
in his right leg DR.. Crothers treated
him and then had him taken to a Bal
timore hospital
Calvin Norris. living near Cres-
well, Hartford county. was kicked in
the stomach by a mule. one day last
week. and is reported to be IN a scri-
Gus condition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23
A Frightful Wreck

"f tram. automobile or buggy may
cause cuts. bruises. abrasions. sprains
or wounds that demand Bucklens Ar
MICA Salvc-carth greatest healer
Quick relief and prompt cure results
For burns, boils. sores oi all kinds.
eczema, chapped hands and lips, sore
eyes or corns. It's supreme Surest
pile cure. 25c at all Druggists. **'*
Burglars with a team operated in
several houses in Newport. Del. last
"Wednesday morning, and secured CON
siderable cash and some jewelry The
houses entered were Harry Dempsey's.
Bert NOung'S and Harley Strahorn's.
They got 81 in cash and s. in coupons
at DempSeys; some jewelry and Is
cents at Noung's, and Sis and some
twelry at Strahorn's They next
went to the house oi Mrs X. Cooper,
who had been i'll and was restless.
She heard some one tamnering with
the window screen and saw the retlec-
ton OF search light lantern on the
roof. She screamed. and the intrud-
ers got in their team and drove away.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23

The Arcadia farm. near Toichcs-
ter, has been sold by Mrs. Harri t:
Hill. To +. g. holland. for $500.
The Block party and midway
held by the ladies' OF the New Century
Club OF Middletown yielded $500
Mrs. Mary +. Grove, wife OF
Samuel Grove died at her home in
Newark. on July 10. OF typhoid fever,
aged - years. Two SONS survive her.
Her funeral was held last Wednesday,
with ntermert i'll Head oi Christ ana
Cemetery
On Sunday III last week lightning
struck and fired the new .3ox6o loot
barn of Willard Dodson. near Wor-
ton Station, Kent county, and in a
short time ii was completely destroy
ed II was insured Tor ST 600
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q ASTOR RI

Residents oi riavre de Grace were
reused to Indignation last week bv
the discovery OF large numbers OF
dead rock fish, al large weight. which
had been killed by parties who had
used dynamite in Swan Creek at n ght
y reward will be offered for the de-
lection oi the guilty parties.
-Nephus the fine eleven year old
stallion, owned by Senator c. A. I'm
drew. ri Hartford county. died at
Berkeley Stock Farm, one day last
week. the day before the death oi his
sire. the famed "Alorton'' He was
jet black in color with many fine
points. but had not been trained, but
his cot, proved Tor the most part,
good ones, He was valued a, $1,000
-ELN'S CREAM BALM has been
tried and n,t ,nml wanting in thouS-
amos ri homes AL over the country.
1t has won Il place in the family mcdi-
cine closet among the reliable house
hold remedies, where ii is kept at hand
Tor use ~ treating cold n the head
just as soon as some member OF the
household begins the preliminary
sneczlng or >nuttiing. 1t gives immcd-
late relief and day or two's treatment
will Dut a stop to cold which might,
is not checked. become chrome and
run INTO a bad case oi catarrh.
Louis Walters, oi Baltimore, who
worked on p. ! Fitzpatrick farm at
Joppa, Hartford comfy. one night last
week drove off horse and wagon
owned by his employer. The team
II L., l., I.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23
children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a 8 TORIA

-fTtrtallrr, whichever request IS
made by ScndcrS oi registered mail
matter a receipt showing the persons
to whom and the time when such mat
ter was delivered will be taken by the
poStmasters at the points al delivery,
and returned oihe scnders Receipt
desired must be Inscribed on register
ed matter, ior which the sender wishes
a receipt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23
Spring And Summer Opening
Fine Showing WOmen's Hats

Unsurpassed display of both the beautiful and wearabe
models and coo from the sweeping Gansborough the
medium Sizes ubns and toques that rest becomngy silver
hair carried in few but in shade and combna
on known the lovely spring color spectrum Gorgeous ribbons
and flowers of ndescrbbe variety beginning of with the fam
Chanee d The opportunities here offered for selection and
eadwear unequad outside of the city shops and in adj
don the fine TASTE ready suggestions and careful consideration
which given every customers individual needs and the perfect
workmanship which bestowed upon hat that turned
this we'll known millinery establishment cordial invitation
is extended to all
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23

IdsIt HIIu oIHtII, II UlI SIZE % Gus, at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, rs cents.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23
ard Mrs. w A Dem: son.

ard MRS. w. A. Dsnn;sen,
Miss Mary Davis spent Sunday with
her friend, Mr.. Ernest Deanond.
Mr.. Ulysses Diamond Il me, SEX,
but We lok fgrvrrl u = speedy reeoy-
cry.
Mrs Edw ard L5,iyh spent some time
with her ais'it Mrs t.li&r.es Desmond
Twooi our NJ g ltcis cril;cize even
ing walks" very mitch n their evening
talks
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23

Deposits are the likelihood of a bank
it is the people who furnish this likelihood
We take the liberty to ask your continu-
ed support and cooperation along these
lines; we will appreciate your account
be it much or little; we feel that this
bank has fully demonstrated to its pa
irons and the public generally its ability
to meet all requirements.
The official figures show the amount
of $763 ,00O. 90 as paid in dividends to its
stockholders since its organization as a
National Bank.
T.. V. STOCKHAM, l. q. WHITE,
President. Cashier
T. c. BOND, Jr. Asst Cashier.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-07-23
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.

Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heak and protects
the diseased men,
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Toata ana GnnIl H.,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04
THE CORPORATION TAX CASE.
United States Supreme Court Places
10 Cases OH Its Docket For Re-
argument i'm Fall.

Washington, May 31.-Just before
adjourning today until October the
Supreme Court of the United State,
restored the 15 corpora ton tax cases
heard last spring to the docket for
reargument before full bench.
No specific date was set for the re-
argument.
Chief Justice Fuller made the an
nouncement of the restoration. For
argument before a full bench" was
the only reason assigned for the un-
expected action Of the court.
How the court stands on the case
no one of the bench pretends to know.
The action today will allow Gov.
Hughes Of New York, recently ap-
pointed to the bench. to participate
in the consideration of the law.
Secretary MacVeagh said that no.
withstanding the failure of the Su-
preme Court to pass on the constitu-
tiOnality of the CORPORATION fax the
treasury department would proceed
TO collect it as reauised by law.
Should the court, after reargumert
declare the tax not constitutional the
money collected will be refunded
without the necessity of congressional
legislation. the statlNes making ample
provisions for the return of taxes Maid
wrOngfully or in error.
The corporation tax is collectible
June go The assessments on that ac-
count have aggregated a trife in ex-
cess Of $27,OOO,OOO, while the tax paid
to date amounts to $675,325.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Property That Has Changed Hands
Recently.

The following transfers Of real es-
tate have been made:
John III. Clifton to E. A. Walters,
IA acre in Shannontown for S25.
ID. j. Auld to w. II. Stricwlin, for
$50, half interest in a lot in the
city of Sumter.
II. l.. Montague to D. M. Green, for
SO and other considerations, interest
in 1O3 acres in hSiloh township.
Carolina Cypress Co. to d. M.
Green, ct al, for $40 and other valu-
able considerations, interest in two
tracts of land in Shiloh township
A. j. Stubs and c. A. Lennon to
f. w. McCallum, for $3.50, two lots in
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04
TWENTY-FIVE MINERS KILLED.
More Than q Score of WOrkmen XIII.
ed i'm Explosion at Devils Slide.
Utah.

Ogden, Utah, June 1.-Twenty-five
workmen were killed in an explosion
today in a quarry of the Union Port
land Cement works at Devils Slide,
Utah, 80 miles east of Ogden
The explosion blew down the tele-
graph and telephone poles and COM
munication with the scene of the ac-
cident was limited to brief message
sent out by a courier from Morgan,
Utah, soon after the disaster.
Most Of the killed are Japanese and
Greeks, who made up the quarry
gang Of rs or 100 men. hTe injured
are reported to number a score or
more.
The victims were blown to pieces.
On the hillside overlooking the scene,
portions of limbs and arms were p!ck-
ed up. Some Of the bodies v ere
blown hundred yards.
premature explosion in a tunnel
in the htll above the cement p.ant
was the direct cause Of the explosion
below. More than 80 kegs of powder
were stored near where the men were
working.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04
Death of Mrs. j. III. Leasia.
Sumter.

Orangeburg, May 3O.-Mrs. Eme
Edwards Leasia died at Riverside in
Urinary in Charleston on last We'd
nesday after a long and painful i'll
ness. She was the wife Of j. II. Lea
sia, who was originally from Saginaw,
Mich, but who has resided at Fergu-
son in this county for a number of
years in charge of the lumber plant
located at that place. Besides her
husband two little children are left.
Mrs. Lesia was the daughter Of the
late Cecil S. Edwards and a niece of
julius A. Edwards, Mrs. V. Smith and
Miss Fannie r. Edwards.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04
JUDGE WELLS MARRIED.
surprised His Friends When He Went
For His Bride.

Judge III. l.. B. Wells surprised his
friends very much when he went to
columbia Sunday and met Mrs. Wells.
lie and Mrs. Helen III. Rush, IF Sa-
Vannah. Ca. formerly of Boston,
Mass were married on May 18th, in
Charleston by Rev. Watson b. Dun
can. Mrs. Wells was compelled to go
back to Savannah and pack up, so Mr..
Wells returned to Sumter and wait
ed Tor her. He kept his secret well.
sunday he went to Columbia and re-
turned with his bride, who met him
in the capital city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

lf tho proper effort Is made an In
terosting and exciting series Of auto
mobile races can he arranged for the
entertainment Of the visitors who will
be In the city during Fircmen's week.
Several Of the motorists are already
Interested and with little encour-
agement they will take hold with q
vim and make the motor car races the
event Of the occasion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

Hazel Moore, a fifteen year old
negro from Columbia, was before the
Recorder Wednesday for stealing
about $4.00 from a hackman. He was
given ten days on the gang and ad-
vised to go back to Columbia when he
gets off. He proved to be a pretty
good runner when Officer Ward start
ed to arrest him in front Of the city
hall. He broke and ran by the new
reel house, through yards and gar
dens, and was finally caught in a
yard on Kendrick street
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

Oille Hson was before the Re-
corder Tuesday for carrying con-
cealed weapons and resisting arrest.
His plea was that he found the pis-
tol. That story did not go. He got
SIS or Is days for carrying the pistol
and $40 or 10 days for resisting ar
rest lie took the days.
The Georgetown firemen will come
to the tournament on a special train
and bring big crowd Of their friends
with them.
The Secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce is hopeful Of inducing the
railroad authorities to put on the
chair car between Charleston and
Greenville.
The protracted meeting at the
Christian church is still in progress
and Is attracting good crowds. Mr..
Elmore is preaching some able ser
mons in the series, sermons that are
we'll worth hearing.
Mayor Jennings is having his avn
lngs fixed to conform with the law.
Council instructed him to have the
awning ordinance enforced, and he is
beginning with himself. The other
Offenders will be getting notices in a
day or two.
The hotels and boarding houses will
have to stretch their Accommodations
June 21st and 22nd to house all the
ilremen, politicians and sight-seers
who will be i'm town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

Mr.. j. ]. Britton. Jr., has been ex-
hibiting some fine oats. He had a
bundle in town taken from his farm
in the Brogdon section, which were
five feet tall. He says he has twenty
acres Of such oats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04
DEATH.

Guide, the 11-year-old daughter Of
DR. an Mrs. u. Is. Breeden died at the
home Of her parents i'm Bcnnettsvillc
Tuesday after an illness of about
two weeks Of typhoid fever. The
many friends Of Dr. and Mrs. Brceden
will learn Of their bereavement with
feelings of sympathy and regret.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

If the dog license tax ordinance has
not been repealed, and the writer has
no recollection of such action by city
council, it is unlawful for dogs to run
at large unless they wear a collar
and license tax tag.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

Mr.. j. j. Kolb was tried in the po-
lice court Thursday for drawing
a revolver on Mr.. J. D. Shirer on Lib
erty street Wednesday afternoon. He
was given sentence of SIS or 10
days for carrying concealed weapon
and $40 or 10 days for drawing it. He
also forfeited the pistol.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

Rutledge Dollard caught a four
foot alligator in Green Swamp some
days ago and presented it to Mr.. Tom
Rowland, who has it in his office. It
is something of white elephant" on
his hands, as he is afraid of it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04
AN OPPORTUNITY Januarv y

IN oPPORTUNITY-In January af-
ter the last horse show in Sumter
purchased the handsome horse
which was awarded the blue rib
bon Oirst prizc) by the judges. they
having decided that he was the
best single harness horse on exhibi.
ton. lie is without blemish. kind
ana sensible and the kind Of horse
that Is not often on the market
Having determined not to keen
horse, am Offering him for sale
c. II. OsteCn NJ. D.. Sumter & y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

"NNif'-To buy hardwood logs,
Poplar Cypress, Ash and White
'aK 'ogs for our mill at Sumter.
Write or call on us. Thomas Linn
Der Co. Calhoun & A. G. l.. Ry Sum
ter. S. G. rot o,,,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

passed through the city Wednesday
on his way to Manning
Mr.. Robert M. Cooper, of Wisacky,
accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Mary. were in Sumter Wednesday.
Mr.. A. A. Brearley. of st. Charles,
was here Wednesday.
Mr.. Guy Wilson is visiting his sis
ter, Miss Davis, in Manning.
Mrs. Maxwell Jenkins and Misses
Flossie, Eloise and Susie Jenkins, of
st. Charles. were shopping in Sumter
Wednesday.
Misses Florine and Alice Rowland
left Tuesday afternoon for Summer
ton, to visit Miss Mary Woodley.
Mrs. Edward McCallum returned
from st. Charles Wednesday accom-
panied by her sisters, Misses Ruth and
Lillian Wilson.
Mrs. Isaac Schwartz left Wednesday
for North Carolina.
Miss Eunice Rembert, Of Provi-
dence. passed through Sumter Tues
day, returning from Greenwood where
she is a student at Lander College.
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Crosswell spent
Tuaeday In CoIu,,bio
Miss Ethel DeMedicis, of Aiken, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George d. De-
Medecis. She will be here for about
two weeks.
DR.. ID. M. Micheaux, of Dillon, pass
ed through the city Tuesday after.
noon.
Mr.. T. e. McCutchen, of Lee Coun-
ty, was in Sumter Tuesday.
Mr.. r. c. Wactor. of Heriots Cross
Roads, was in Sumter Tuesday. He
came to meet his daughter, Miss
Lidie, who was returning from Lam
der College.
Mr.. S. f. Moore, of Dalzell, was in
Sumter Tuesday.
Miss Edith Moore, of Dalzell, has
returned from Lander College.
Mrs. t. c. scaffe has returned from
Baltimore, and is quite sick at her
home on South Main street
Mr.. T. s. Joye has returned from
Atlanta. Ga.
Prof. A. c. Carson of the South
Carolina University, passed through
Sumter Thursday on his way to Dal-
zell.
Mr.. j. S. r. Brown. of Oswego, was
in town Thursday.
DR.. G. r. Barringer has returned
from Lone Star. where he spent sew
eral days with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. F.. Stoudemire have
returned from Lone Star, where they
visited relatives While there they
took in the closing o. the school ana
Two pi"nics.
Miss Lizzie Dickson, OF Darlington.
Is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. e.
f. Parrott, on Haskell street.
Hon. L. w. Gilland, mayor of
Kingstree, is in Moods Infirmary for
treatment. He is accompanied by
Mrs. Gilland, who is stopping with
Mrs. r. 1. Manning.
Mr.. ]. II. spann. who has been
teaching at Glover, S. c., has return
ed home, accompanied by Mrs. Spann
and baby.
Mr.. S. w. Stubbs is at White Sui
phur Springs. near waynsville, n. C.
Mrs. ]. B. Crouch. Of wedgefield, IS
visiting Mrs. j. b. Baker.
Miss Florence Baker, who has been
visiting at Wedgefeld, has returned
home.
Master Harry Haynsworth, Of
Greenville, is visiting at the home of
Mr.. f. c. Haynsworth.
Mr.. Joseph p. Gully, of Raleigh
who has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
III. Nj. Crowson, returned to his home
Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

"ANIED-Thc Farmers of Sumter
County to know they can get pro-
lection for their crops against de-
struction by Hail by a policy in the
Carolina Hail Insuran Company.
G. E. IIaynsworth. Agent 26 1-2 N.
Main ST., Sumter, S. C. 5-6-1t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

There is an effort being made to
have a ladies' minstrel performance
by local talent during the tournament,
for the benefit of the Civic Learue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

w. w. Dutton, who was charged
with storing whiskey and fined 500
by the Recorder Wednesday, has with
tie assistance Of his wife, paid the
fine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

rubbing a raw spot with sandpaper,
and the committee that canvassed the
town were lucky to escape with their
lives
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-04

Joe Alden, who was lodged in Jail
awaiting trial for assault and battery
with intent to kill has been released
on bond.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-26
President Murphy Of Cen
trail Labor Union Is
Placed Under Ar
rest Today.
GAVE $500 BAIL FOR
HIS APPEARANCE.
Cars Are Running and No
Violence Was Reported
this Morning.

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-The city
hall was put under a heavy guard
as result OF the arrest Of Presi-
dent Murphy OF the Centra. Labor
Union. Murphy was notified early
in the night to be at court this
morning. but was not put under ar
rest
Later at o'clock this morning he
vas arrested and put under $500
bail for his arperance. Great crowds
began TO assemble about the hall
long before the hour OF court.
Cars are running and no violence
has been reported this morning.
MURPHY RELEASED.
Philadelphia, Feb. President
Murphy was released on $4,000 bond.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-26
LIFE OF BURGLAR
APPEALED TO HIM

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb 26.-"The life
OF burglar appealed to me. This
burglar appealed to me Tds
action 10 g." said Stephen Austin.
colored graduate. who upon being
arrested tonight. confessed to hold
dng mp two drug store Droprietors
and severa. pedestrians I'm the OAK
land and West End sections His
crimes had terrorzed these sections
for the past ten days Early tonight
Austin was trying 90 adjust re.
volyer in his hip pocket when it
exploded The accident led 90 his
arrest as suspicious person. and
upon being questioned be- confessed
to a long string Of robberles. reciting
'n detail how each one was commit
ted.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-26
FIFTEEN GYPS|ES
FATALLY POISONED

Vienna Feb. 26.-Fifteen sypsies
have been fatally poisoned with
drugs at Bolje Transylvania, under
curious circumstance.
A large number or gypsies Visited
BOljo on Wednesday aud they had
no money. the local publicans re-
fused TO give them drink. The
gypsies pitched their camp near the
town, and during the night a num-
Der OF them broke into a chemists S
shop and carried on large quantity
of medicines in the hope OF finding
alcohol among them.
Yesterday a messenger from the
camp appeared In Boljo summonine
physicians. Several doctors went TO
the camp and found all the gypsies
seriously ILL.,
Fifteen OF them were in hopeless
condition and many others will be
dn hospitals for several weeks. They
had drunk all the liquids stolen
from the chemists shop which smelt
sweet or epirituous. The chemtst
is preparing TO sue the surviving
gypsies for damages.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-26
R|7TERS START
LUMBER PLANT
Are Now Operating the Re.
Gently Acquired Mill
n the Vicinity of
Richlands.

The Ritter Lumber Company has
ttartcd Operating its plant near Rich
lands, Va, recently acquired togeth-
er with a large timber tract from
the yellow Poplar company. and
the output Is now being tsirred at
Doran preparatory TO shipment
Some time ago the Yellow Popar
people. who deal exclusively in yell
low poplar, sole out their plant and
stumpage after having manufactured
all the timber of this variety TO the
Ritters, The tract in addition to the
poplar stumpage contains much oak.
hemlock and other timbers not hand
led by the Yellow Poplar concern.
The RItters are sending tho out
put from the plant to the railroad. a
distance OF two or three miles. over
private railroad built by the former
operators.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-26
MOVEMENT Of
COAL NORMAL
Storms in West Have Abat-
ed and there is Reg
ular Return Of
Empties.

According 20 Norfolk and Western
officials. a decided eale Is being ex-
perienced in the local coal movement
which is new rapidly getting back
TO the normal average. The storm
conditions in the central west Undue
ed an extremely slow return OF emp
ties, which together with the none
too plentiful supply OF cars in the
start. more or less handicapped the
coal movement. The storm. how
ever. abated several days ago and the
cars from the connecting roads are
now beginning 10 put in an appear
ance.
AS far as the Norfolk ana Western
itself was concerned. while there was
some slight hold up OF passenger
trains on account OF the storm. the
freight movement was not delayed
from this cause. The trouble was
with the connecting lines.