Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-02

General IndustriaI and Mining Infor
tion About Us.

General Ind ustrial and MtninE Antor
tion About Us.
There was some little excitement yester'
day in the vicinity of the creek mill, occa-
stoned by the report that George Crum-
hacker had discovered new and valuable
coal vein. The report proved true. The
vein lies beneath the regular stratum, and
is narrower, having depth of about four
feet. Il is undoubtedly a sinuosity OF the
the old stratum, though the coal is said to
10 be better. 1t was given test at the
creek mill yesterday, and gave the greatest
satisfaction.
The sugar refinery is stocking up, ready
for a steady run this winter
All the mills report trade very brisk with
orders coming in every day for nails.
The Top mill was running full force,
Yesterday, in all departments.
The hinge, factory is still idle, on account
OF the breaking of some OF It's machinery
and being scarce OF iron.
A number of the puddlers complained
greatly of the heat while working on last
Friday, both day and evening.
The Riverside nail factory was also on
full force, and with more orders on hand
than they can possibly fill for some time.
Mr.. Daniel Greer who has been foreman
AT the Ton mill blast furnace, has accepted
the foremanship OF the Belmont furnace.
The force pump was broken at the Top
mill on Tuesday. and they were compelled
use the injector until the pump was re-
paired. -.
The Top mill blast furnace made its first
cast at II o clock last night. All the men
we're elated over the starting up OF the
furnace.
The new Standard rolling mill is begin
ming to show to big advantage since the
roof has been put up. 1t will be entirely
freproof.
At Hobbs, Brockumier & Co.'S glass
works, the workmen are still engaged in
closing up the surplus air holes, and get
ting ready for cold weather.
The Upper Riverside mill was turning
out a large quantity OF merchant iron yes
terday, and in the forge department the
men were all at work, no accident having
happened to mar the success OF the days
labor.
The Staffordshire Nail Makers Associa-
( ton. at meeting recently, resolved togive
their employers fourteen days notice for
an advance of 10 per cent on wrought nails
and pence per thousand on horse nails,
The result of the strike will involve $4,000
nailers.
The large shears at the Riverside mill
broke, yesterday afternoon about 5 clock.
Manager Dudley put the men to work re-
pairing the damages, and at 8 o'clock last
evening had the shears ready for duty. This
is considered by mill men as being a very
quick job.
The improvements at the gas works are
fast being completed, and VIXEN finished,
will be an ornament to that portion OF the
city. Superintendent Dillon deserves
great credit for the way he is conducting
these works and also for the plans, etc.,
for the new structure.
The forge department of the LsBelle mill
is running along nicely, and OF course
Manager Linch is correspondingly happy.
Everything about this industry seems to be
running smoothly. The new factory engine
is hey ond doubt big improvement tothis
mill as heretofore the engine was always
getting out OF order and stopping the factory
During q visit to the LaBelle mill ysster
day, the reporter found Carroll & CO. s men
at work getting the uprights ready for the
new mill. He was informed that the factory
portion will be ut up Immediately and
that they did not expect TO have the factory
machines stopped over day or two during
the entire Job. In answer as to how long it
would take to complete the work, thsy
stated that it would be completed by the
first Of March,
The blast furnace at Tecumseh, Ala, has
a curious career and one that will be inter
esting to furnace men. 1t was bullt In
1873, put in blast February 10, 1874 blew
on a single hearth from June 10, 1874, I'M
til few weeks ago, being continuous
blast OF more than seven years, the longest
on record in America. When first blown
the output was about twelve tons daily.
This was increased 10 about twenty tons
before closing some weeks ago for rebuild.
ing. 1t has now been blowing on the new
hearth thirteen days, and for the last nine
DAYS has east an average OF thirty tons No.
l foundry per day. Gen. Warner thinks
the stock will reach forty tons per day as
soon as she is thoroughly heated up and
little more blast put on. He even thinks
fifty tons OF forge iron not an improbable
result.
GLENDALE, October 31.-The coal mine is
still running steady at this place, giving
good work to the miners and day hands.
The furnace is doing well, making a large
yield of iron. Considering the dry weather
there is still plenty Of water for the fur
mace. Jack Frost has made his appearance
in full blast.
MAssILLoN, o., October 31.-The Noun
tain mine will close down the LIST of Novem
Der for the winter. Shriver mine only
running half time all the other mines are
running very well and will do so through.
out the winter All other industrial
are all the go.
HAMDEs. O., October Sl.-The Hamden
charcoal furnace, two miles back from
town, In charge of Mr.. James Yeley, con-
tinues in blast, averaging about fifteen
tons daily of fine charcoal iron. The ores,
limestone. charcoal, &c, are all secured on
the property Of the company, giving steady
employment 10 over 100 men.
CARBON HILL, 0ctc Der 3l.-Since the set.
Element OF the strike In the Carbon Hill
mines and of the drivers strike at the
LoDgstreet mines, work has been going
some better. The n ines here and those of
Sacket & Smart and the Con 5olida.ed Coal
Company back on Sand Run, are running
along smoothly, although not to their full
capacity. Brooks drivers at Nelsonviile
came out this week on strike against
the three.quaItar time rule, demanding
half days or nothing.
DUBOIS, Pa, October 3l.-Operations in
the coal MINES ,ntiuue about as usual, and
things look somewhat encouraging for the
future. The L. NJ. & p. Co has begun the
driving OF piles for the construction of the
railroad bridge over the turbulent waters
of Big Sandy. They are effect'ng improve
ments in rapid succession all along the new
rad. The railroad company contemplates
putting a gravel train on this division TO
ballast all The Irregular spots as SION as the
steel is laid as far rs Victor. Dubois's big
mill is closed for the winter