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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
BIG GUNS,.
Two shots That Cost Uncle sam $4,000
Interesting Experiments.

Two shots That Cost Uncle sam $4,000.
Interesting Experiments.
That was avery interesting and very
severe test of armor plat which was
made at Indian Head, on the Potomac
river. the other day.
II proves, however, that up TO the
present moment there has been more
success in the manufacture OF guns
and proiectiles than in the manufac-
ture of armor. tt is easier. apparent
IL. 10 find shell that will destroy
ANYTHING than to find plate that Will
resist anything.
Gentlemen in Washington repre-
senling foreign governments were
anxious 10 witness the new expert
ments for the whole civilized world
holds its own by means Of gunpowder,
and ii would never do for any one ma
ton 10 get ahead Of its competitors.
il was quite proper. therefore, for the
Navy Department 10 keep its counsel
and not inform these curious visitors
of what was about TO take place.
The plate to be tested was one OF a
gr9up that is to be used in sheathing
The OREGON. the Indiana and the Mas
1 sachusetts. 1t was seventeen feet long
bv about seven wide. tt was eighteen
inches thick at its thickest point and
was beyelled down to something like
eight inches. Ii weighed thirty-eight
/ tons. and was worth nearly twenty
/ thousand dollars. The Government
D paws this sum for the right TO split il
If it can. and the two shots fired al ii
cost Uncle Sam twenty thousand five
hundred dollars. Ii was an economic
al experiment. though. for il We are 10
pay I'VE hundred dollars ton for ar
NOR plate. We ought TO know whether
an enemy can knock ii into splinters
and tracks or not
The two shells used weighed in the
neigh6orhood OF eighteen hundred
pounds each and had to be put in
place by avdrolic power Al the first
shot two hundred and ninety-iiyt
pounds of powder were exploded be
hind the shell. but al the second shot
the amount was increased TO three
hundred and ninety-fve pounds.
II tks SStbss II his Country hat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
AIrArHER OBJECT LESSON.

The following from an interesting
article in the Nav York Times will be
Of interest TO the leather trade. The
improvement In the process OF leather
manufacturing In the United States
and the building up Of a prosperous
export trade are the direct results Of
the remission of the duty on hides.
The extension OF the policy Of free raw
materials will no doubt as fully vim
dictate itself in other manufacturing
industries in due time. The Times
SAYS,
Within the past few months there has
been a percepylbls impetus la the export
leather trade. Not only has the foreign
demand for American sole leather lu-
t.rea sed bal various kinds OF goods manu-
featured out OF leather ia this country
have been finding new markets abroad
Manufacturers OF boots an1 shoes for eN-
ample have been quick 10 take a3Van-
tsse OF the inviting opportunities offered
ov The growing markets OF South Amer
ica south Africa ana other countries
Where one American maker ~ boots and
shoAs gave his attention 20 foreign trade
: scora IL the field Several large New
York houses nave taken held ~ this
austen OF building up an export trade
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

Of exploring the region about the
South Pole. nothing since the voyage
of Sir James Ross from 1899 TO 1S43,
when he followed what appeared to
be an ice-bound coast for 500 miles.
He discovered the lofty volcanic peaks
Erebus and Terror, the former OF
which s.12,4OO feet high. After
strong efforts to make his way through
the impossible barriers of ice. Sir
James on February 1. 1871, over fifty
four years ago, reached the high
southern latitude of IS degrees - min
utes. the nearest approach to the
South Pole that has yet been made.
The famous voyage Of the Challenger
only attained the latitude OF about 60
degrees 30 minutes south. An ez-
change says:
Despite the holiness with which eX-
pIor-rs have persisted in attackinE Inc
-.f wallis OF the Northern seas. the Soutn
Pole has been abandoned To ITS Shfou4 OF
ff -rt.rv. The forhi1dine Southern seas.
tb- icv rreciuices OF the frozen realm
nave been left 10 a half century of silence
and des0latfOn. Nevertheless, these South
Polar volcanoes. spOuung their immense
vouit of fame and smoke from the Top
~ a-aut glaciers. present Q study more
r5rlen5ic than any offered by The icebergs
If -Ee Northern seas s. weird Spectacle
indeed. must be this strange mlngllng
Of ice and fire the TWO eterHaHy hos'Ie
enemies.
DR.. Cook. a worthy nanesake of the
first intrepid voyager Of these seas,
feels assured that behind the outer bar
riers is to be found land of valuable
minerals and precious stones-a dwell
ling place, indeed. OF human beings
shut off in this strange exile from all
their fellow men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
To 81 - ON PnLE.

The general public has doubtless
already forgotten the recent an
nouncement from Stockholm OF the
projected Swedish Antartic expedition
so little account was taken of it,
though the project is OF the greatest
significance. coming as it does just
when Or. Frederick a. Cook 5 South
Polar voyage would seem 10 be i'm
doubt owing TO his disastrous Mir
ands experiment The problem Of the
South Pole has long been given M.
Next to nothing has besn accomplish
ed il The past fifty years in the work
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

The State o. West Virginia, ono county s.
In me Circuit Court al ONO county, west VIZ
ginis. March Rules, 1920.
n " Mcclure and 3. S. Nc
Lure. executors Of the estate Of
John EcLUfe. deceased. IN Assam ps4'
vs.
r p Jepson-
The object OF this suit j. 20 recover from The
def,ndsut the sum OF Si52.OJ with interest
fr,r, tie first day February 1880, until PAID.
aid claim being for money due for rent sn q
70 sui ect the properly, money ana eHect> Of
the d. rudAut attached In this SUIT u thr pay
uert thereof And II appearing from ~ Al
foavlt led IN ssld cause. ~ tssse kuirs lk-I
In. defendant, r. p. Jepson. lie not r. l1-nt
~ the Stat. OF West Virginia, sud he rot nav
i'm b.eu served with process n SAID suit on
action OF the plaintiff By their attorney, thls
ordsr 81 publication - entered against MIN,
md n & sraered mat the said defendant. bove
named b. and Is required 20 appear within on.
month after th- date OF the irst publication OF
| this ordsr and 90 what i nee ssArY to pfotsci
| his Interests. IL is further ordered THAI ms
order be published ard posted as required by
| law. , go, ,
Court. a. the Court House OF ssia County ms
| an day OF March 1875 to-wit. March Rules
1896 ,,,r1uprr cL
Published for tne frst time March SIN, ls.D.
Attest. JOHN W. MITCHELL Clsrk.
MELVILLE D. Posi-, Attorney for PlAlnnn-
ufarSeds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

A meeting OF thirteen safe manufac-
turers OF the United States. held al
Cleveland. yesterday, discussed the o.
adjustment OF a rolling mill 10 make
steel for ne manufacture of safes. the
capital OF the proposed concern 10 be
81. 900. 600 II The Wheeling Chamber
OF Commerce is on the alert it viii not
neglect 10 present the great advan-
tages Of this city as a site for The pro-
posed great industry. Il would he a
most magnificent addition 10 the in
dustries Of this community. and there
is no reason on esrth why II should
not be brought here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

The remarkable sd" that is being
published in outside newspapers ac-
companied by a cut Of Hon. p ".
Norris. whose numerous charms IL de-
tails in extrayagant language is evil
IDENTIFY meant 70 impress Gov. Mac
Corkle with a sense Of Mr.. Norris's
fitness for membership on the new
school-book board created By the
school-book bill But Presley. or
whoever it is that is doing this extern
sive advertising of mis- merits. is vast
ing good money Article 6. section 10,
OF the State Constitution SAYS:
No Senator or Delegate during the term
for which he shall have been elected.
shall be elected or appointed 20 ans civil
Office OF profit under this State. which has
been created during such term. except ole
fees 10 be rled ny election by the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

Speaking OF localities in which the
coming prize fight may be pulled OF,
the Indiana legislature would prob
ably be TOO lswiess and brutal a place
70 suit MessFs Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons, who will insist on rules and fair
play.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

The recent decision Of the Postofhce
Department that the law prohibiting
the use Of postal cards for dunning
purposes covers the case OF poll TAX
collectors would seem also 10 apply 70
the practice Of various beneficial So
cieties which send ont postal notices
Of unpaid dues 81 the bushel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

His full name is Oscar Bangor
O'Flsherty Wyls Wilde. Under what
false pretensss has this alleged esJhete
been nasqueradinEi
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

The statement that The stage prcsen-
tstioR OF Trilby is perfectly proper is
evidently a mean effort 10 injure The
plays popularity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

No agreement OF importance between
foreign nations is valid these days
without the stamp e. The New York
World.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

The weather man has been taking
advantage Of the Presidents absence
70 act Up particularly mean.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

New York shoald not be impatient;
Plat will doubtless join the ex-Tsm-
many boss as soor ss his pile reaches
the Croker retirement notch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
HbfrIins Register
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING CO.,
PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORs.

TIE REGISTER. embracing IT'S several
editions. . entered a. The Pos-of-ce in
Wheeling. n Va. as sscond-class matter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

The Prince Of Wales - growing very
stout This viii VERY our spindle
shsnked. narrow-chested 4agionan-
faea
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
DIED.

CRAWFORD-On Thursday March 18th.
$3.50. al g.1I o'cloci, %. m. MAETTA BLANCHE
Woons. wife of j. W.P. Crawford. Funeral
notice hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

II Garcia has been permanently
killed IL VIII BE- a serious loss 70 the
var correspondents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
REAL ESTATE BARGalG.

40 50 South Penn street. 20 no.
room. stable. all f1r $500. .t
3-room house. No. 31l2 McColec1 '..''
sacrifice, 1908 his NJ.
LOT. size JJNl5f. ~ Leatuer"''
gate. clrap a. 500. .. g.
Fine lO.ro9m house or F.f-sstit ..s
convenience between Eof 1na ia %
The only dne buildinE loi on
strs .. ale 3Ux 100: ok ms 1p.
Lot L5XI3! on Huron street CO
e sy terms. evtNT
Money o. Loan. kpif - a.. 49,.
Tel. 5G6. 30 90
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15

Du Naurier is writing another
novel. Murder, Help.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
NOTICE.
NOTICE

/. hereby given OF the ini-ation &c 81.
rerer=i meeting 81 TIE SOC noe
~. Of Tue ONO Naiiey 20 b. h-i1 -
NJ house. % she citi Of " ZEE 't
.4snts dsv n April lssj. A. % o e
M following fe-oluiion .
resolved. That tzs timr o. 80
a. ttts corp0IAtion. Bsns o. TOE 90 9
-,--n4rl .sr dgfg C5Ji years
od ,etv.6va Csq5I. thr cAss .t
,i,.tion = the tin. Inliet IA 49, ~.
ior i's formation - gt-f
uasos|t a StocNAs'-'' -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-15
GEO. j. MATHISON,
Real Estate Agent,
.o1.,,bone 1O- 1923 Market street.
ORDER or PUBLICATION.

The Stat. o. West Virginia, Ohio county, IS
In me Circuit Court ef ONO county, west VIZ
pinis March Rules, 1870.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
TWO WON EN-.

One sanct:a,d her hon>ely household labor
With patient kindness and with tender grace.
Love set his seal upon her faithful service,
Sweet peace and Joy ,llumined her placid
face.
Her presence seemed to those for whom she
wrought
With blessing and with henediction fraught.
Tho other toilcd with trcttul. weak rop!Hinc,
Sullen Of ViSaGc, chcerlc.S heavy eyed
Missing the Joy Of loves unseltiSh labor.
II weary Of this ccaseless toll. +" she cried.
II hate these narrow walls and duty chains
And long for broader 1vlds and higher plains.
One caught the morning sunlight ON the
mountain,
The noont.de splcndor and the twilisht's
spell
And heard with JOY creations vocal anthem;
The uthrr walked alone where shadows f>ll.
One face uphfted Shono with heavens own
light;
The other, downcast, made OF MONDAY night.
Lizzie Clark Hardy In Good Housekeeping.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
Shoes Made For Show.

"TheSe shoes Tint | bought here only
three or four weeks ago are nearly worn
out already said an angry woman to The
retailer, and the shoes curroboratcd the
last part of the charge, II paid s. for
them, and they ought to have lasted lon
ger than that.
The dealer took the shoes quietly glanc-
ed inside at the Innings and then replied:
"Thcsc shoes were bought here little
more than three months since. They cost
you just 81. 30 and have probably done pref
ty good service for tho cost | never rec
ommcnd those shoes any further than to
say that for the money they are fairly good
ones. "
A SMALL inConspicuous stamp, with the
dealers name the date of sale and the
selling price, had proved that the customer
was wrong. The dealer remarked after she
left:
II could have given her more service
able shoe for the price, but those are
trimmed almost equal to a 50 Shoe in mp,
pearancc 1T least, and she paid for that in
stead Of durability. Shoe and Leather
Reporter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
4 woman's Smile.

A New York woman wandering among
Paris art treasures Is thus impress I'd:
Tho memory Of one woman s smile" she
writes, has set whole world in tune, for
no picture known perhaps has touched SO
many hearts as that bit of dull, duSky can
vas out of which tho Mona Lisa of Leon
ardo da NinCi smiles ut you. Tho first feel
ing when you look ut her is ono of diSap-
pointmcnt. Her smile mocks you. But
goa little TO the right, and, oh, how sad
tho smile is, or stand mt the left, and 1t
has become the joyous smile of childhood,
dimpling the corners of her mouth, while,
if you look her straight in the face, her
mood has changed again. You know then
that she has solved this mystery that we
call life and can still smile Now as you
turn away YOU find that she bcwitchcd YOU.
Her languid eyes and slow smile follow
you, drawing again and again your seek
ing gaze,
"Iou forget tho divine message of tho
immaculate Conception, the face of Van
dykes Charles |, tho sorrowful note of
Titian'S 'Entumbmcnt, the gentle Ma
donna of Raphael, the brilliant phrasing
of Rubcns, the insistcncc of Paul Vcro-
nese. For you only ono picture in this IA.
nous room of II famous gallery lives What
matters that the canvas il old and small,
the colors faded, the flesh grayY The spirit
that lies imprisoned in the Mona Lisa $
smile will never grow old, and because of
a woman's smile the spirit has illumincd
the work Of one man S hand, placing him
ON the heights in the vast world Of art. =
New York Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
Women as Writers.

III women would write rs well as they
talk, " said clever man, there would be
the bubble and sparkle Of champagne
about their articles. Unfortunately tho
pen in hand seems to Immediately sober
them up.
Few women write with humor. Perhaps
the past centuries Of hearacho and rcpres-
sion have left their shadows on the little
landscapes OF their lives,
Not one woman In several hundred can
tell good story know one who can
keep table full OF the brightest men and
women in roars of laughter from soup to
cafe noir
Why don't women learn the art OF pune
tuation' Why Is this most necessary nc
complishment not taught In the public
schools2 1t is much more important to
the average woman than Latin or geome-
try. II the schools won't teach it, look In
the back OF the dictionary and learn for
yourselves Washington Post
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
How Fashions Originate.

The fashion that is the dearest to the
feminine heart on this side OF the water and
becomes the fad that sweeps over the com
try says New York writer. l. set by the
New York girl who is seen on Broadway
in the morning She IS in unconscious
league with the manufacturers; tie, or a
purse or belt, or side comb, or some
other trile captivates her fancy. and she
secures it and dons 1t She Is the delight
OF the shopgirl behind the counter and is
initiated speedily When the shopgirl pa.
tronizcs the fashion, that settles it. The
New York shopgtrl is apt and clever and
has good taste The newspape: fashion
writer stamps the fashion with her ap.
prevail and it is passed along until It
sweeps the country like wave AT least.
such is the flattering JUNCTION which the
New York girl lays to her soul
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
Better Than Darning For Wooden Goods

There are several sorts Of gum tissue for
sale now to use in mcnding wooden mate.
rails and the object Of this paragraph IL
to n.u.niLend any one Of them 10 women
generally An awkward rent may be al
most entirely concealed by their help when
the best darning in the world would show,
and a new piece Is always great trouble
and sometimes impossible. y bit Of the
gum is put beneath the hole and then =
piece Of the garments material under the
gum A hot iron is laid on the latter, and,
presto! the thing Is done. Care must be
taken 70 keep the tissue in q cool place and
not to have much Of it On hand during the
hottest months. as it - pretty sure TO run
and stick hopelessly together.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11

Mistress Biddy, run and fetch me the
plum tart out Of tho pantry.
Biddy (retnrning) Please. ma'am. II
isn't there.
Mistress Perhaps II IL on the sideboard
In this dining room.
Blddy--I can't find IL.
Mistress Then IL must DO In tho cellar.
Biddy--I don't SEQ 1t, ma am.
Mistress--Then most likely you have
eaten itS
Biddy-Yes ma am. -Progrvs do Bolbec
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
Quick at . Pun.

Lady Morgan, the Irish novelist, was
good at a pun Some one spoke of the lax
ity Of a certain bishop in regard TO Lenten
fasting and concl .ded, Il believe he
would eat d horse Oh Ash Wednesday,
And very proper diet, said her lady.
ship, II it were d fast morse Kate san.
borns Wit OF Women
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-11
Got Him Anyway.

Officer McWart--Herc, now! II IL agin
tho law TO ride thot wheel ahn the side.
walk.
Beginner--But arm not riding. lam
only trying to.
BE jabbcrs, thin, Oh will run ye In for
giyin m akkyrobatic exhibition widout
license n--Cinclnnati Tribune
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

Il am afraid the Democratic party will
make concessions to the silver men in the
platform adopted at tho next national on
v%ention. If it does, despite all past mis-
takes, it will sweep the country. If neither
party gives silver the recognition it deserves,
a new party will spring up that will sweep
the country like wildfre."-Senator Mitchell
Of Oregon.
Senator Mitchell need not borrow trouble
on account of what he fear. the next Ma
tional Democratic Convention will do. If
its concessions" to the silver kings amount
to free coinage, then the Congress that was
elected las. November will elect the next
President and save all parties the trouble.
The new party" that be thinks will sweep
the country Ike wilddre" will not be in it.
-S1unton Tadicai0r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

The following We take from the Devils
Lake North Dakota) Free Press of a late
date. II is an old story newly located, and
told upon Maj E. a. MagIone-a graduate
of this Office aud now widely known, indeed,
eminent as a lawyer in North Dakota. He
has recently made an able and successful
defence of a man indicted for murder. The
Free Press says:
"Word comes from Bsttineau to the effect
that one Sunday, during the progress of the
Pagal murder trial, Msjor Maglone attended
church. At the close of the sermon the
minister requested all who wanted to go to
heaven to stand up. The whole congrega-
ton arose, with the exception OF the MAJOR,
who was very tired from his arduous labors
of the previous week, and had gone to sleep.
After the congregation was seated the pastor
said Now, ali who want TO go TO hell stand
up BY this time the Major had awakened
and heard the request stand up but no
more. Rubbing his eyes he stood up and
! stared around him at the seated congregation
and then at the minister. When he took in
the situation he said: oh, ho-Mr. preach
er-ah-I don't know exactly what you are
voting on, but somehow you and | seem to
BE- in a hopeless minority"
As the Msjor was Il devil in a printing
Office for four years and is now a citizen Of
Devils Lake, it is not unreasonable to sup
pose that he may have some choice as to
| finally going to CHS own place"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

The Nelson Violtn.

Our genial friend, Hon. a. ID. Garden
who is an excellent performer upon the VIC
lin. carries with him upon his tours trough
out the State quite an ancient curiosity and
relic in the shape of a violin. The instru-
ment bears evidence of considerable sntiq-
uity but Notwithstanding its superanuated
condition it renders excellent music. Many
parts of it are hand made such as the strings
which are of wire, the keys, and ligamen's
which are of buckskin. 1t bears no marks
showing where or when it was made. It's
history is as follows
At the surrender of the British army un-
der General Burgoyne to the American
Commander Gates, at Saratoga, October
II. III. this violin was found among the
effects of the British soldiers by private
John A. Nelson, who, ut the close OF the
Revolutionary war, brought the instrument
to Virginia, and in 1917 presented 1t to his
son. Newton Nelson. In 1882 Newton Nell
son gave the violin to his son, Absalom
Nelson. who, in 1856, gave it to his son,
Absalom Nelson. The violin has been In
possession of Absalom Nelson, second, since
that date until July Is, 1894, when it was
purchased from him by Peter Harper OF
Days Mills, Randolph county, West Nlr'
ginia, and by him presented to Hon. A. d.
Garden. United States Marshal for the Dis
trict of West Virginia Wheeling Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

A telegram from Frederick city says; Six
weeks ago John Eyler, aged about twenty
five years, who had spent q few years in the
army, induced, it is alleged, an orphan girl
here under promise of marriage, to with
draw her funds from bank, after which, she
claims, he robbed her and left the city
Last night Eyler returned homo from Penn
sylvania, when he was arrested OF the
charge and placed under heavy bail, which
he furnished himself in cash. After his re-
lease he visited several saloons, spending
money freely, stating that he had over So
600 on his person, which he produced. He
is neatly dressed and is wearing two dia'
mond studs, several diamond rings and a
handsome watch. His trousers pockets were
weighted down with twenty dollar gold
pieces, and his inside coat pockets were fill
ed with bank notes of twenty and fifty dol
lar denominations. He has since been mr.
rested aud accused Of robbiDg an old shoe
maker in Washington City