ity to the left bank of the Lackawanna River, and commanding a splendid view of the romantic scenery stretching north and south. It is separated by a charming intervale, from ridges of undulating hills, rising behind each other in succession, and adorned with the primeval pines beneath whose friendly shades the dusky children of the forest often reclined before the foot of the pale-face pressed the emerald banks of the gurgling river. Through this delightful intervale the Lackawanna flows, fertilizing the country in its course, and receiving the numerous sparkling and tiny tributaries that run laughingly from their mountain sources to lose their individuality in the bosom of the murky stream. To the right and left of the river a few shattered and deserted homesteads stand, where in other days, peace and plenty were enjoyed amid the mountain solitude. The locality was then known as Mount Vernon.

Experienced men, whose opinions on coal matters were not to be gainsayed, condemned the coal resources of Mount Vernon; its business interests languished; its homesteads, one by one became deserted, and it could find no purchaser until the year 1870, when the entire tract of land, comprising some 425 acres, was purchased by Messrs. Winton, Dolph & Company, for $31,000. An adjoining tract of 420 acres, was pur

chased by the same party. Its history since then, the construction of the Winton branch of D. L. & W. Railroad, the changing of the name from Mount Vernon to Winton, are matters too well known to need recapitulation. It may be well, however, to state that Messrs. Filer and Livey, who have been instrumental in the erection of the new breaker, have leased the coal for thirtysix years from Winton, Dolph & Co.

After the excusionists had thoroughly inspected every intricate piece of machinery, explored every chute and pocket, and ascended every stairway leading to the main landing it was well nigh noon, and the commissary department, which was amply cared for, was called into requisition. The good things were hoisted on a car up the slope to the landing and arranged on large tables, which were admirably presided over by Mrs. W. W. Winton, Mrs. J. Livey, Mrs. B. M. Winton and Mrs. A. H. Winton. While partaking of lunch, a car filled with dusky diamonds was hoisted up and dumped into the chute. This was the first ever introduced to the breaker, it was necessary to commemorate the event with an appropriate address, the Rev. Abel Barker, of Wyoming being called upon to make some remarks. He was followed by other speakers, and the day was finished by music and dancing.

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