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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

amidst such natural beauties, Wheeling
people, in common with all the rest of
mankind when placed in similar sit
uation, utterly fail to appreciate their
surroundings. This surmise Of lack
of appreciation is not wholly correct,
but it is very pardonable error upon
the part of transient visitors. Rot
few Wheeling residents know and
thoroughly enjoy the numerous pictures
que combinations of hill and valley
which stretch upon all sides OF US; but by
far the largest number of our people are
unappreciative because ignorant of what
lies perhaps just beyond the range Of
hills which bounds their vision. Wheel
ing is not too much OF hustling, busy,
Woodworking community for sentiment
to have large place in the public mind,
but beyond what opportunity is
afforded by the river and the Nat
ional road and railway lines, few get
an opportunity to see and ad-
mire what is about them. This being
the unfortunate situation, the REGISTER,
reversing the old rule as regards
Mohammed and the mountain, proposes
W DIlnS UeloIo ltS loducIs, 81 HoO tHO
mountain itself, at least fair idea OF as
attactive stretch of landscape as can
be found between the ,Alleghenies and
the Rocky mountains.
Our sketch, in pen and ink, was
taken from that well known point OF
high ground, "Morning View HILL" on
the Cadiz pike, about eight miles north
west of Bridgeport. The center of the
sketch is little east OF north, and
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

from the stubble field, which crowns the
hilltop, the vision can take in circle,
the diameter of which must be at least
fifty miles, the eye being able to reach
to the east not only to the Ohio. but
clear across the upper end OF Ohio
county, and the lower end OF Brooke far
into Pennsylvania, while to the north
one can follow the course OF the Ohio
by the ascending smoke from steam
boats for score of miles. The whole
territory from the base OF the hill to the
distant h orizen is before the spectator
as map, and the gently undulating
expanse of fields, forest and orchard,
dotted thickly with the dwellings and
barns of prosperous farmers, extends to
the distant horiZon-as enhancing a
vision OF rural life as one could match
In month of travel. The large sketch,
as stated, looks little east OF north,
while the small initial sketch gives
view to the right OF the large one, the
spectator looking almost due east,
toward the river. The furthest hill
tops in the small sketch are in Pennsyl-
vania, the intermediate ridges In Brooke
and Ohio counties, West Virginia, and
the stretch in the foreground In Belmont
county, Ohio. In the large sketch the
furthest hill-tpps are in Brooke or
Hancock counties, West Virginia, and
the foreground In Belmont county.
The vista from Morning View Hill Is
one which will richly repay the visitor
for journey, as all will attest who, like
the REGISTER reporter, make the trip.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

anchor is now in what is known as
Brod way. During the next few years
Dutch navigators visited the point sew
eral times, aud in 1914, 1918 and 1923
forts were built and from the construc-
ton Of the first OF these there was
settlement in what is now the capital
city Of the Empire State. 1t was first
called New Orange, and this name con-
tinued until the English occupation, in
1864, when the name was changed to
Albany, in honor OF the Duke of York
and Albany, afterward James III. The
city was incorporated In 1856, Peter
Schuyler being the first mayor. In 1854
there assembled in Albany, at the in
stigatiOn OF BenjsAin Franklin, the
first convention for the union Of the
colonies.
New York city is also among the old
est towns In America. The first settle
meBt was made in 1923. aud the next
year governor was installed. Fort
Amsterdam, now the peaceful Battery
which faces the bay, was built and in
the same year that master hand at trad
ing, Peter Mlnuit, director general,
paid the munifcent sum OF twenty-four
dollars in cash for the whole of Manhat-
tan island. / have heard 1t said that il
this sum, small though it seems, had
been drawing interest at per cent,
aud compounded semiannually that it
would have grown to an amount equal
70 the present value Of the land COM
prised in old Peter Minuit's purchase.
When Charles III. usurped the Dutch
possessions in America he gave them
away to his brother, the duke Of York
and Albany, and the name was changed,
as was that Of Albany.
The prosperous city OF Newark, in
New Jersey, is also old as we reckon
time in America. 1t was settled by par
ties from Guilford and Branford In Con-
necticut, in 1866. These are among the
oldest English and Dutch settlements,
though Philadelphia is not far
behind, as William Penn, with his
grants from Charles H., arrived In
1859, and he brought colonists in such
numbers and so rapidly that he soon
had a city outStripping all others in
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

took IT'S name from the old English ca
thedral city, whence many OF the first
settlers had come. The old Gloucester
Of Massachusetts may seem young to the
neither town which Is OF British origin,
having been built previous to the Roman
occupation. But Notwithstanding this,
high ciyilties will be exchanged be-
tween the new one and the old, and
messages Of cOngratulatiOn will be
fashed under the sea, while formal adj
dresses viii be carried across the waters.
There are several older towns than
taia However, In New England, and the
mcs, notable are Plymouth, where the
Pilgrims landed In 1920, Salem, which
John Endicott settled in l62S, and Bos-
ton, where John WinthrOp's party set
tied in 1880. OF Boston I need not
speak. Every school boy knows her
history by heart, and II be does not, he
should waste no time in learning much
much more o. II than ever could be
limited at In a newspaper article. Plym-
outh, with the rock which is the shrine
Of every trns New Highlander, needs
nothing that / could say which is not
more tttingly said at the New England
gatherings which take place every year
In every considerable settlement In
America. Salem went in for religion at
the beginning, as the first church or
eenization in New England was effected
there IN 1929. The zeal OF the people
Of this old town In this particular diree-
siOn eliminated some sixty years later,
when they hanged the Quakers and
burned the witches.
In Connections and In Rhode Island
there are also old towns which are 10 q
general sense Of contemporary origin
nth those OF Massachusetts,. New
Haven, for instance, was settled Ia 1888,
ind for twenty-four years continued to
be distinct colony; then it was united
To Connecticut. Aud New London was
totsled IN 1919 by the same John Win
fhrop who, nineteen years k;slbre. had
l|anted COLONY upon theE sninsula
ahich now Is Boston. In th1| )me year
(which New Have was set Roger
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

Williams and the other gentlemen OF
the Company Of Providence Planta-
lions" settled Providence and Newport,
In Rhode Island. II we are to believe
what some antiQuarians would have US,
we must think that Newport was much
older than this, for the remains OF the
prehistoric ''Old Stone Mill" In that
lovely city Of palatial cottages indicates
to those who 90 deep into forgotten lore
that this mill was built by the North
men, who effected q settlement there
FIVE hundred years before Christopher
Columbus crossed the ocean from Spain.
However this may be, they did not stay,
and, so far as we are concerned, we had
as well let II rest that the Roger VIII
liaus' colonists were the first TO make
town Of that place.
Every schoolboy In America knows
that jamestown, in Virginia, was the
first permanent town settled in any OF
the original thirteen colonies, and he
will not hesitate fora moment in telling
you that the date of this settlement
was 1907. There also the first colonial
Assem- bly, ever held in America was con-
vened in 1919. And about jamestown
cluster the remarkable romances that
that gallent adventurer, Captain John
Smith, concocted when he was no longer
governor OF Virginia and admiral OF
New England. But jamestown is now
only a town Of the past. Man has al
most deserted her, and the James river
has gone far toward washing her away.
Next after jamestown in seniority
comes Albany, very different kind OF
place. As early as 1909 Henry Hudson,
in his famous yacht Half Moon, went to
anchor at the head Of tide water OF the
beautiful river which bears his name.
The exact spot where this yacht rode at
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

America. Baltimore's first settler, a
Quaker, arrived in 1902, and in 1852 he
had neighbor, one David Jones, but it
was not till 1880 that town was laid
out.
The spot where Detroit now is was
visited by the French as early as 1910,
but it was hundred years later that
Antoine de Ia Mothe Cadillac built Fort
Pontehartrain and effected a perma-
nent settlement. The settlement OF
New Orleans was even more recent.
Compared with towns OF Spanish ORR
sin the settlements / have spoken OF
seem very new. When the Spaniards
first visited Santa Fe in New Mexico in
1542, they found there large and
thriving village OF half civilized Indians.
How old 1t was is not known, but evil
IDENTIFY Of great antiquity. Exactly
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

when the Spaniards also settled there IS
not known, but since 1640 it has been
the capital city Of New Mexico. In the
old records it has the imposing title OF
"Sante Fe de San Francico de ASis."
St. Augustine, in Florida, is the Oldest
town in the United States of purely Eu-
ropean origin, as it was settled by the
Spaniards under Menendez in 1865:
How they who built the old fort would
omen their eyes If they could see what
has been done there in the last few
wears. during which there has been
waved over the place the magic wand
which financial kings possess, bidding
palaces to arise which are almost mar
wells of the world.
From this hurried sketch 1t will be
seen that there are many places in the
land not exactly young-that Is, places
which have, so to speak, cut their hrst
teeth. But while bordering on such
things it is we'll TO remember that youth,
after all, is the best possession OF either
man or state. After youth comes ma
turity; after maturity old age and then
inevitable Delay.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Blame on RInel,s Tower.

PARIS, September SIN the recent
storm and water spout terrible damage
to market gardens and vineyards in the
environs of this city was caused. Many
acres of vines were destroyed. At
Stains a farmer and laborer were
killed by thunder bolt. At Clamartal
a peasant and his wife were killed and
a daughter was blinded by stroke Of
lightning. In Paris many houses were
invaded by herdes Of rats which had
been driven out OF the sewers by the
floods. Scientists assert that the Eiffel
tower causes electrical disturbances and
that the climate here has been much
worse since the tower was built.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES.

Burdette, the famous huuors
not fully decided about his plsn,l
next season. He may not lecture n /
or confine himself TO engagement
the vicinity of Philadelphia, in ora
whose beautiful suburbs he hur,
his home.
j. X. Emmett is now one OF II,
sured big winners OF the season
five out of twelve towns he has ri
to enormous business which has eIs
his fathers, and the prospect bpI
the young man will clear $4,000 \
season.
The combination OF Mile. De verv
Campanini with a strong support "a
an entertainment TO music lovers o I
greatest excellence. The Redps,A d
ceum Bureau has secured these an
for a term OF five weeks begInnirt
middle OF October, and already nnI
every night of their time has be.
gagged.
1.-The Louisianian" will be the u
de resistance OF Robert Mantelh n
toire this season; though il nee.s
will be prepared 10 play all the T.!
he was so successful in last year N
Charlotte Behrens continues as ESD
lady with Mr.. Mantell, and In hg
has an actress who is equal to the i
exacting situation.
According to Mr.. G.. A. HsthsEu
the Redpath Lyceum Bureau, the I
ness Of lecturing is about the mO'IlI-
tive that man can engage in-prr
that he is properly equipped vii
ent, eloQuence, previous fame, %
few trivial, like attributes. EiIS1
tor ingalls,. for example, is sure TO ID
$40, 900 on the platform betwesr !
and next spring II he keeps bis e;n
ments.
Eva Mann, otherwise Mrs. b
Ray Hamilton, made her debut
small town in New Jersey, called B
ton. on Tuesday, in a play called a
Mistake" To those familiar viii
ruin Of Robert Ray Hamilton 80.
way in which his name was tnl
through the mire, the play was q:
an additional horror. Eva Y
walked gracefully on the s'asa
when II came to reading her Its
wasn't sin IT."
OAfter teaching elocution and =;
stage struck folk for the glamous
footllghts as well as dabbing 10 Va
pursuits, Miss Bertha Welby reli5
her early love-the stage-thls 'sS
She will be semi.starred with thsIs
full asplrant for stellar honoFA
Irene Kent, whose tour commences
evening. Miss Welby's novel "
issued shortly. Her literary ta.n
inherited, her father being the i0s
aud editor OF the first daily psY
published In Rochester, n. y
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

IN its influence for several reasons. II
inclines one 10 study colonial and local
history. and learn somewhat more than
no otberwise would know OF the sturdy
man and women who settled the country,
and ~ the farseeing and self-sacrihcing
builders of the state and commemorative,
whose wise actions and brave deeds
made possible the civilization enjoyed
to-day. -,,,a
contentment with that which Is nearest
10 him, and this, l contend, Is good
thing. Notwithstanding the remark OF
Emerson, that the first indication OF cul-
ture and enlightenment in a man was
loss of pride IN his village. do not
mink that he could have referred In any
way 70 pride In the past, but merely to
the silly add false pride which incuraole
nrovincials have in local, physical or ma
terial performances In looking at the
vast bouses OF Boston, Chicago or New
York. IL would certainly indicate in any
one A contracted and benighted mind II
habit compelled him to contrast these
80. Nt9 -~cSras land that 20 their disad-
vaptagef with the shabby buildings
which seemed great to him when he was
a bow and before he had seen the world.
From local history and local bio
eraphy we can get more intimate &C
0uaintance with . people than in any
other way, aud so shrewd an observer
and authority az Professor Bryce 10 his
great work, Tho American Common
wealth." said that this was particularly
so OF the United States. So, therefore,
I think II will De wise 20 continue these
anniversary celebrations In all parts OF
the country. In Gloucester, Mass, one
of the oldest towns in New England,
preparations are already in progress Tor
, celebration Of the two hundred and
.ffaeth anniversary OF the incorpors-
lion Of that town. The place, which
originally included all Of Cape Am, was
really setsled In 1865, but 10 was sixteen
years lator that It was incorporated, and
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Bad Condition ofIrlsh crops.

DUBLIN, September 5.-Ths Freeman's
Journal to-day says that the wheat
crops in West Clare aud other western
districts OF Ireland are, owing to the re-
cent terribly rainy weather, "only fit
for litter" The potatoes are getting
black and the blight is general. One
third OF the potato crop is already gone,
and the barley and oats are rotting.
County Cork is suffering the least from
the effects OF the bad weather.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
An Anopathic Dose.

Apothecary Ito rural physician)-
Beg pardon, doctor, but there are more
things in this prescription that l keep
in my establishment.
Doctor--When 1 prescribe want to
be on the safe side, and therefore or
der the patient everything l can think
OF. He is snre to find the right remedy
among the t.-Pdpierschnitzetn
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
KIEs and Kin.

Every interesting conversation In
here?" asked papa, suddenly thrusting
his head in through the conservatory
door where Ethel, Mr.. Tomkins and lit
tie Eva sat very quietly.
Eyes, indeed" said Ethel, ready on
the instant with reply. "Mr. Tom
kins and / were discussing all our kith
and kin-weren't we, Eva?"
"Yeth, thath what you wath, re-
piled Eva. "Mither Tomkinth thaid,
May / have kith?' and Ethel thaid
You kin. Exchange.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Unprecetfented.

The Jewish banker, Goldsmid, be-
came a convert to Christianity, upon
which he changed his name to Smid.
ST never heard Of such thingw ex-
claimed another Isrselite. ''This is the
first time jew ever threw gold away"
DE Amsterddmnier.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Tit for Tat.

In the Omnibus Thin passenger
latter half an hours torture)-I think
it would be only fair IL people travelling
by bus were charged by weight.
Stout ditto-You may be thankful 1t
isn't SO, as no conductor. would think it
worth his while to pick you up
Michdelis.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Short. But Not Sweet.

"Did you ever meet the famous bandit
the newspapers are talking about so
much, Mr.. Howard?"
"0h, yes, / conversed with him once"
"Is he entertaining?"'
mot very"
"what did he say?"
He said hold up your handsr
Washington Star.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

was to be seen inside, wound up by say
ing:
s.Step in, gentlemen, step in. Take
nv word for it, you will be highly de-
lighted when you come out. "-LondOn
It'd Bits.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Cheeseparing Economy.


A clerk took large sheet of paper
and began tracing few lines, when in
walked the manager, who had horror
Of needless waste. THAT sheet Is too
large" he said, 1--WE must keep down
the expenses"
"All right" said the clerk. And he
tore up the large sheet and took a
smaller one.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Worse Than Her Dream.

Aunt Jessie-Klss Mr.. Happiman
good morning, dear. You know he will
soon be your uncle.
The Fiance-Good morning, little
sweetness. Did you have pleasant
dreams?
Florris-No, sir. ! dreamed there
was big locomotive a-shrieking right
alongside of me. An then woked up,
and it was nothing but Aunt Jessie
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
The "Hidden Hand"

Alfred de Beiselaque returns from his
club with black eye.
"Who has done that?" inquiries
friend.
THAT little fellow Zede threw his
glove at me-"
"His glove? And leave a mark like
that?"
"You see, he had left his hand in it. :"
lie Petit PGTiSte1l.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
A False Report

ROME, September 5.-The Captain
Frdcdssd's announcement Of the Pope's
serious illness is vigorously denied, and
in addition 1t is given out that the Pope
walked yesterday in the garden of the
Vatican. and also gave audience TO Car
dinal Rampollo aud others.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
OLD TOWNS OF AMERICA
GLOUCESTER, MASS. TO CELEBRATE HER
QUARTER MILLRNNIAk
Olhsr Cities Of About Equal Age Scattered Through
ont the United Staiss-Sons Nearly For
gotten, Others Great and Prosper
Sus-ksyh0wsr Tines
Philadelphia North American.

INCE the great
OF
the centennial OF
ind ependence.
have
been much given
TO make festivals
Of occ sion 5
which indicated
that this town or
city or tn a t
or college
bad reached its
or per-
haps two hun
lredth birthday.
This is very we'll
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Knowledce Costs Money.

Mrs. Totting-There has been great
awakening at our church.
Mrs. Dimlong-We have a great
awakening at ours twice every Sunday
Just when the minister concludes his
sermon.-Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
FUNNY FACT ANDFANCY
AMUSING LINES AND SOME RARE OLD LARKS
REOOgNfED.
rbourhis Intended to Tickls-HumorOus Happen
ings Seen in City Streets and
Country Lanes

He-I stepped on your dress. You
must think me perfect bear.
She-Oh, no, Mr.. Bashful; you do not
remind me in the least of bear.
And he has been wondering ever since
what she meant. Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Baron Hiroh's scheme.

COPENHAGEN, September 5.-The
Gar gave an audience to Arnold White
on the Baron Hirsch scheme yesterday.
1t is reported that the interview was
satisfactory. Mr.. White expects an
other interview soon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

and thereby perpetuated ieud, ~.
made hot reading and whIlet :.
dreary hours for me In monotonOu, =
towns and prairie cities, large On =
but small in population.
Things have greatly changed =.
then, and since i was on the bon :
Noah-as alleged.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

in a radius OF ten miles OF this city,
mon both sides Of the Ohio, some OF
the most attractive scenery to be found
anywhere in this country; and this
statement OF fact is often coupled with
an expression of fear that, living
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
Convenient Marriage.

Overheard in quiet corner Of the ball
room-He-I adore you; but, unfortu-
nately, l am as poor as job. Still,
have rich uncle OF sixty who, indeed,
enjoys the best Of health.
Shells he married?
He-No.
She-Well, my dear friend, it would
be silly to rush headlong into misery;
come, be reasonable, give me up, and in
troduce me to your uncle this very day.
lie Figaro.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06
He RvIdentlz Told the Truth.

A certain caravan orator st q fair,
after long yarn descriptive OF what
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-06

T is AN oft.re-
peated truism
from the lips of
stran & ers in
Wheeling, that
there lies, with
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-22

Jottincs from Johnstone Academy

Oats can be bought at 80 cts. per
| bushel in Piney WoodS-better than
IS in town. There is supply Of oats
below Prosperity at 90 and IS per
! bushei.
| Warehouse Alliance held meeting
on Saturday 18th. Messrs. s. L. Fei-
lers, J. Lawson Wise and Isaac Griffin
were installed. Mr.. L. Q. Fellers was
elected lecturer ir place Of Hon. ". d.
Hardy resigned, OF account Of being
unable to attend during the busy sea-
son.
Oat sowing commenced in this Sec
tion tbs week.
The following officers were elected
at Colony church last SUNDAY: Elders
Jacob b Fellers, John Mccullough, ST.,
WIN. w. Griffin, Geo. 2. Griffith.
Deacons-Lutber N. Feller-. l.. Q
Fellers, Geo. a. Cook, I. Jefferson
Wicker, F. Lawson PaySinger.
Frost killed vegetation in lowlands
on Sunday morning. The thermoln-
eter stood at 3S degrees at I O'Clock in
the morning.
Cook Bros. are doing lively work
in ginning cotton.
Bulletin No. ! of Clemson College,
just issued, gives analyses of fertilizers
for season of 1S9O-9l. | see that the
Spartanburg company's guano is i'll
the lead in commercial value according
to price, with old reliable Wando not
far behind. }. :. {.
October p, 1891.