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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS
ACTS AND OPINIONS GATHERED
FROM CONTEMPORARIES.
AROUND THE WORLD IN "a DAYS.

AROUND H WORLD IN 80 DAYS.
Jules Nerne's friend Phileas Fogg
lade a bet in 1873 that he would circle
he globe in eighty days and he reached
london after his trip around the world
n the fifty-seventh second of the last
our of the eightieth day, and Won his
Eager of 10000 pounds; but, as was
fterward explained, he really made the
rip In seventy-nine days, for, without
moving it, he had gained one day In his
burney by travelling eastward, while he
you'd have lost a day if he had gone in
he opposite direction. At that time
his loss of day would have meant the
PISS to him of 20, pounds.
In the twenty-six years which have
assed since then his journey has been
lade so easily possible far within that
me that Mr.. Fogg could not now hope
D get any intelligent man to take the
eft he then made. By the construction
f the Siberian railroad across the AS
ltic continent, connecting European
ussia with the Pacific, the time re-
uisite for a trip around the world will
g less than one-half of eighty days.
In the Phileas Fogg schedule, seven
ays were allotted to the journey across
ur w continent from San Francisco
} New York. Within three years after
B73 it was made in less than four DAYS
rom Jersey City to San Francisco by
hat was known at that time as the
arrett & Palmer train, made up of a
pmbination passenger car, a mail and
aggage car and a Pullman dining car.
he train left Jersey City on June ! and
rived at San Francisco on June 4. in
3 hours, 80 minutes and 16 seconds, in
tead of the eve days computed by
Phileas Fogg. His schedule of nine days
etween New York and London has also
cen reduced greatly. This distance
rom New York to Queenstown, 2S10
nots, has been covered in five DAYS and
ght hours.
The largest reduction from the Verne
thedule of 1873 has been made, or is to
e made, in another part of the circuit Ct
he globe. Here is the official
tent by the Russian minister of rail-
Dads of the time which will be required
n a journey around the earth when the
rans-Siberian railroad is completed
rom st. Petersburg to Vladivostock, ten
avs; from Vladivostock to San Fran
SEQ, 10 days; from San Francisco to
ew York, 1 days; from New York to
remen, Z days; from Bremen to st.
etersburg, ! day total, 33 days.
By this route of travel, too. the dan
ers of loss of time because of causes
|om which Phileas Fogg suffered would
E comparatively slight. His trip was
pt in a straight line, but entailed a de-
Pur through the Suez canal and a
Gamer trip from India to China, and
onsequently the risk of irregularity in
he running of close connections. The
W route is far less complicated and
uch more certain. About four-fifths of
hileas Fogg's journey was by sea. By
lis Russian route the time at sea is re-
lced to ten days on the Pacific ard
ven days on the Atlantic, the rest be-
lg accurately calculable by railroad
me. The greatest single stretch will
e by the Trans Siberian r~ailroad.-Ex-
hange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Many old soldiers now feel the effects
of the hard service they endured during
the war. Mr.. Geo. S. Anderson of Ross
Vile. York county, Penn, who saw the
hardest kind of service at the front, Is
now frequently troubled with rheuma-
tism. ~ had a severe attack lately"
he says, ''and procured a bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t did so
much good that | would like to know
what you would charge me for one
dozen bottles" Mr.. Anderson wanted
1t both for his own use and to supply it
to his friends and neighbors, as every
family should have a bottle of it in their
home, not only for rheumatism, but
lame back, s%prains, swellings, cuts,
bruises and burns, for which it is un
cqualled. For sale by D. \. Bisbee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
4 SncT,.IITnnI

The plant known as |vervain. which
is not distinguished for its beauty, and
which grows nowadays utterly disre-
garded, was so sacred in the Druids
that they only gathered it for their
~divinations when The great dog star
arose, in order that neither sun nor
noon should see tie deed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
THE LATEST FLYER.

Prof. Langley's aerodrome did not, like
|he man on the flying trapeze, sail
through the air with the greatest of ease.
The partial success of Prof. Langley's
Frst aerodrome two years ago led to
father extravagant anticipation of what
would be accomplished with a larger
hachine. The first model flew three
quarters of a mile, as attested by Prof.
Bell, and descended only when the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
DRINK GReIN-O

after you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. 1t is not a medicine
but doctors order it. because it is health.
full. invigOrating and appetlzing. 1t is
made from pure grains and has that rich
seal brown color and tastes like the finest
grades of coffee aud costs about as
much. Children like it and thrive on il
because it is a genuine food drink con-
tanning nothing hut nourishment. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O, the new food
drink. 10 and 25c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

If you suffer from tenderness or full
ness on the right side, pains under
shoulder-blade, constipation, blliousness,
si~ck-headache, ana feel dull and sleepy
your liver is torpid and congesttd. De-
Wits Little Early Risers will cure you
promptly, pleasantly and permanently
by removing the congestion and causing
the bile duets to open and flow naturally.
THEY II GOOD PILLS.
Isaac Stems, Middlebury; b. G. Peck, OF
Day Bros, East Mlddlebury; c. W. Sowle,
West Cornwall; ID. IL. Bennett, Bridport
c. 3. Kendall, Shoreham; f. G. Dyer West
Salisbury W. B. French. Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Little, neglected scratches and wounds
frequently result in blood poisoning.
Better heal them quickly with DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, a thoroughly anti
septic application with a record of al
ways curing piles, old ulcers, sores,
cuts, wounds and skin diseases. Isaac
Storms, Middlebury; b. G. Peck or Day
Bros, East M%iddletoty' G. w. Sowle,
West Cornwall; . Ii be- lett, Bird
port; c. b. Kendall, onolehau., F ..
Dyer, West Salisbury; w. b. French,
Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

j. ID. Bridge, editor and proprietor of
the Democrat, Lancaster, n. H., says:
81 would not be without One Minute
Cough Cure for my boy, when troubled
with cough or cold. 1t is the best
remedy for Group | ever used"
Isaac Stems, Middlebury; r. G. Peck or
Day Bros, East Middlebury; c. W. Sowle,
West Cornwall; ID. IL. Bennett, Bridport; G..
b.. Kendall. Shoreham; f. c. Dyer. West
Salisbury; W. B. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
OunfIs for ProHF

"A Missouri young man has built up
I large business in tame quails, which
10 clalns are more easily raised than
c~lllckens II far more profitable, sell
ing alive at 81 per dozen for meat. or
when very tame 50 per pair as pets.
The eggs hatch well. either under quail
or common hens. The care and food
are much like that for chickens and
the birds prove very hardy and free
from disease. The coops are only a
root high, covered over the top and are
movable.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

1t makes no difference how bad the
wound if you use Dew it's Witch Hazel
Salve; it will quickly heal and leave no
scar. Isaac Sterns, Middlebury; b. G.
Peck or Day Bros, East Middlebury ;
{. w. Sowle, West Cornwall ID II. Ben
nett, Bridport; c. b. Kendall, Shoreham ;
F. c. DYER, West Salisbury w. b.
French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

People who have once taken DeWitt's
Little Early Risers will never have any
thing else. They are the famous little
pills for torpid liver aud all irregulari-
ties of the system. |. Sterns. Middle
bury b. G. Peck or Day Bros. East Mid
dlebury; G. w. SoWle, West Corn.
wall; ID. II. Bennett, Bridport; c. b.
Kendall, ShOreham; F. c. Dyer, West
Salisbury w. b. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

The first requisite in turkey raising
is good stock. Tie fowls should hi
healthy. of good shape, with hcav,
bodies and not too much leg: the hent
either II or two years old. If oldp,
the eggs are fewer in number and
o likely TO have soft shells. Tho
gohbler should be well maturcd and
weigh not less ths n IS Or 20 pounds
Gobblcrs and hens should never be
selected from the same flock. As to
color one may Choose according ia
fancy. | prefer Il bronze or a black
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

During the first week in May 25G, 900
pounds of cedar wood wa shipped from
Navarro County, Tex, to pencil factories
In Cincinnati and New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Archie McCarier of Kansas, who de-
clares that he was uniustly imprisoned
for six years in Colombia, has made a
claim through the state department for
100000 damages.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

A cannon from the Spanish war-ship
Maria Teresa has been placed OF exhibit
ton in Lincoln park, Chicago. The gun
is II feet Z inches in length and has a
54-inch bore.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

In New York a protective league has
been formed to teach children how to
care for and protect dumb animals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Maud says she is madly in love
with her new wheel"
Huh! Another case where man is
displaced by machinery"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
a New York Physician Advises
His Patient to Take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
[%LEITER To MRs. rINKnAM No. za.ol6l

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I have three
children and suffered with falling of
the womb and flooding. My physician
scraped the womb, still the flooding
continued and | was no better. At
last he advised me to use lydia f..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Then
l thought l would write to Mrs. Pink
ham for she could advise me better
THAI any one if | was to take her m
dies. received her reply and followed
all her directions and l am very glad
to send you this testimonial. for lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
just what it is recommended TO be. |
advise all women who suffer from
these complaints to try it."-MARIE
LEMP, los I'd AVE, New YORK CITY.
"a year ago I was a great sufferer
from painful menstruation. L could
not lie down or sit down for the dread
full pain each month. / wrote to you
and took twelve bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
it has helped me SO / cannot find
words to express my gratitude toward
Mrs. Pinkham. | am to-day well and
hearty."oMIss JOE SAUL, DOVER,
CLARE Co., Mich.
More than a million women have
been helped by Mrs. Pinkham's advice
and medicine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

At Durango, Mexico, last week a bull
fight took place, at which all the p%artici-
pants were Americans.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Thirty men are on trial at Muscogee,
|. r., charged with kidnapping and after
wards burning at the stake two Seminole
Indians.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

about POO plants, which will compel the
smaller foundries to quit business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
THE VAUGHAN HORSE HOE

' erlhoht state Grange, Patrons of In -bandrl e.
burlington, Vt, Feb. II, leg,.
Mr.. :. Il. Vaughan.
Dear Sir: used n the Vermont ENneri
hltlt rarm IN IN" season of 1885, your cult
NHlor' "hleh gave entire subtraction in
loo7enlng up III" earth and DISCRIMINATING
the weeds. We gave lit thorough trial in
corn potato and beet pieces. II ala not clog
or bot Ter IN any way. 1t wa- light and cas-.
to hold. Tire price brings it within the
reach ot every. farmer AMI ! would advise
them al to try it. Respectfully,
d. y. HOWE,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

IIyde Park, VI, Sept. 10, lS07.
To whom ii may concern: Just "A word i'm
appreciation of he Vaughan Horse Hoe. As
my land Is particularly adapted 10 corn cul.
ture, | have never failed To raise "A good
crop, but done by constant care and diligcnt
hoeing. This year | went over nv piece
not using Il hand hoe on the piece, and. not
outstanding the unfavorable season, | have
a cleaner field with "A larger growth ami bet
ter yield than when | hOed my corn by hand
! used ii for potatoes with equally good re.
suits, and am now using it in digging pota
toes and find IL n great help. No farmer can
afford to be without one.
II. c. BARNES.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

MorrlsVille, VI, Sept. l3, ls97.
Mr.. Preston DEMO.
Dear Sir; The Horse Hoe | bought If Won
last spring seems to give entire satisfaction
and | am convinced that it ranks with our
pest farm implements md saves "A Iarlo
amount OF labor i'm taking care of AN hocd
crops. Mr.. Al Bartlett, who carri : on my
farm, says he has no use tor Il hand hoe, as he
can DO all the hoeing with yOur Horse Hoe,
ana goes so FAR as TO say that he can do il
better. Yours truly,
kENEIEIn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13

beginning Of the year. Of which two
have become defunct and five have
been instituted, net gain OF Zee.
The membership on June 30, ~ was
1880 During the year 1920 ere adj
mitted, and suspensions, Withdrawals
and deaths cut the net increase to 303
The cash on hand at the beginning OF
the year was $22 ,66144, and the balance
has been Increased to $27,O55.39. The
total assets of subordinate lodges now
amounts to $125,371.61.
This morning an interesting matter
will come up in the form of minority
and majority reports of committee
upon case involving question OF
jurisdiction between Benwood and
Moundsville subordinate lodges.
New officers will be chosen this
morning, and an effort will be made to
conclude the business of the lodge by
noon. 1t is understood that an effort
will be made to break away from the
custom heretofore obtaining Of filling
the Grand Chancellor's chair by rota-
ton. There appears to be division OF
sentiment as to the wisdom of such a
course.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
MOUNDSVILLE.

Circuit Clerk L. L. Stidger was visitor
to Wheeling yesterday.
James Ewing, of Wheeling. was here
yesterday.
Miss Lynne Hammond has returned from
a visit to Wheeling friends.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to William Duncan and Maggie Fox, both
of Liberty district.
Miss Hattie Beatty of Warrington, is
visiting Mrs. Edward Mahan, of Seventh
street.
James Ewing, of Wheeling, was yester-
day appointed administrator of the per-
sonal property of Alexander McGlumphy,
deceased. Bond in the sum of $500 was
furnished.
Contractor H. T. Day, of Belaire. was
here yesterday.
f. A. Holmes is expected to arrive to-
day from New York, where he was called
on account of his wife's Illness
Rev W. B. King and family have ar
rived in the city, and for the present have
rooms at the Nevaro Hotel. He will preach
Sunday.
c. w. Conner was before the pension
examining board Wednesday for the pur-
pose of being examined by the physicians
relative to having pension granted him.
The Epworth League held devotional
meeting last evening at the NJ. E. church.
Frank Stevenson, of Cameron, was here
yesterday.
Rev D. L. Ash has moved his household
goods to Clarksburg, which district he has
been transferred to.
Miss Bess Hammond is the guest of
Wheeling friends.
Warden s A Hawk was a visitor TO
Wheeling yesterday.
Mrs. W. F. Weaver is home from visit
to Pittsburg friends
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
THE COM MITTEES
Who VIII Conduct the River Combine
Business Appointed Their Duties.
Other River News.

PITTSBURG, October 12.-The board
of directors of the Monongahela River
Coabdand Coke Company are rapidly
shaping the business policy to be pur-
sued by the concern. 1t is said that the
following committees have been ap-
pointed and they are now at work:
Transportation Committee Samuel
S. Brown, chairman; August Juttee,
Hugh Moren.
Mines and Mining-John H. Jones,
chairman; o. A Blackburn, w. B..
Rodgers.
Sales Committee-W. B. Rodgers,
chairman; George w. Theis, John H.
Jones'
Finance Committee. B. Finley, H.
c. Fownes, George l. Whitney.
1t is said that the transportation COM
mittee will attend to the getting out Of
all coal for shipment south or else
where. The mines and mining commit
tees will attend to all affairs in ref
erence to the mining of coal and the
sales committee will regulate the price
of all coal and will also look after its
disposal, while the finance committee
will look after the financial end of the
company. 1t is said that the various
committees will be subordinate TO the
board of directors and that later on,
the affairs of the company will be man
aged by the heads of departments.
1t is reported this morning that the
transportation committee had appointed
or would appoint Capt. John Moren, Of
the Advance Coal Company, master of
transportation. None of the commit
tees could be seen in reference to the
report and it could not be verified.
Capt. Moren, however. is regarded as
one of the best hustlers in the coal bus
mess. 1t is said that the position will
require a great amount of work. II is
almost the general impression that the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
them, have their edges corrugated, and

them, have their edges corrugated, and
are finished.
The finished dimes are dropped by the
machine into a receiver and are taken
charge of by the counter The ma
chine used by him is simply tray,
having raised edges extending across its
surface at such distance apart that
a dime fits exactly between them. To
fill the spaces on the tray just 1850
dimes are required. On to this tray the
dimes from the receiver are poured, the
tray is rapidly shaken by the counter,
and the dimes settled down until all
the spaces between the raised edges are
filled
The counter then brushes the surplus
dimes back into the receiver, empties
the contents of his tray into box, and
is ready for more money from the re-
ceiver; so he continues his work until
all the dimes have been counted.
In all silver coins from the dollar
down, variation of one and one-half
grains is allowed; in silver dimes, how
ever, the deviation from the standard
is so Insignificant, that they are not
required to pass through the weigher' s
hands, as do the larger pieces of silver
money
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
The Movements of Citizens and the Ar
rivals and Departure of Strangers.

I. B. McLain and wife, of Fourteenth
street, are visiting in Toledo, Ohio.
Mr.. Chas. Klaproth, of Morgantown,
is visiting his parents on Seventeenth
street.
Herman BentZ, of the first of Cooey,
Bentz Co., has returned from business
trip to Pittsburg.
Postmaster George Wise left for Nor
gantown on account of the serious ill
ness of Senator N. B. Scott
Mrs. Otto Werner, of South Chap
line street, will leave next Monday on
a trip to Pittsburg and Allegheny.
Capt W. H Baker, Mayor Of Central
City, Cabell county, is in the city at
tending the Grand Lodge X. of P.
meeting.
w. p Collier and Miss Bertha Collier
have reached their future home at Bos-
ton, Mass. Mr. Collier will enter Yale
College. Miss Golfers friends will be
gratified to learn that her health is
much improved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
HOW DIMES ARE MADE.
A Brief Description of the Process En-
ployed at the Mint.


In making the little pieces of silver
money commonly called dimes, the sill
yer bullion is first melted and run into
bars that weigh two pounds each
These bars are then run between great
rollers, and are thus fiafttenei into strips
of the thickness required for dime
making.
The strips, after having been treated
with a kind Of tallow preparation to
keep them from being scratched, are
put through a machine that cuts them
into the proper size. The pieces thus
prepared are put into the feeder Of the
printing presses. and they go 10 the
die at the rate of six thousand an hour;
or, one hundred minute.
The printing dies are ponderous
things, and the smooth pieces Of sill
YER. when pressed between them. are
slightly expanded. Here they receive
the letters and figures designed for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
NEWS NOTES OFYESTERDAY
A Collection of the Small Events o.
Each Passing Day.

"A number of dances aided in max
ing last night lively one.
To-day will wind up the public pro-
ceedings of very lively and enjoyable
week.
Elsie Gray got jolly good beating,
last evening, which he appears to have
deserved.
The street railway companies de-
serve the respectful thanks of the pub
lie for last evenings consideration.
There was standing room only on
Market street, last night. The kids"
had all the reserved seats, along the
curb.
Yesterday evenings fire got beau
tiful start, but when Bob Cline's min
ions got hold of it they made short work
of the blaze.
Several fresh and unruly young
men were hauled in by the police last
night, for breaking through the lines
on Market street.
Two of Pittsburg's most expert
piekpockets and sneak thieves were in
town last evening. The police promptly
noted their arrival.
The victims of the railroad accident
at the City Hospital, were all reported
to be making favorable progress, yes
terday, and it is probable that no deaths
will result This is great good fortune.
Prof. Daniel O'Connor will open his
dancing academy in Pythian Castle to-
night Weekly lessons will be given
every Friday night until nine o'clock,
followed by dancing until two o'clock.
The music will be furnished by Prof.
Long.
"A letter received in this city yes
terday, from a high Republican source,
conveyed the information that Col. Cur
tin would certainly be a candidate for
Governor on the Republican ticket, and
that an official announcement to this
effect would be made soon. 1t will be
remembered that ab,ut a month ago it
was extensively circulated that Mr.. Cur
tin would not enter the fight. The an
nouncement appears to have been pre-
mature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-13
GRAND LODGE
Was in Session all Day and Transacted Con-
siderable Business.

siderable Business.
The Grand Lodge convened at $50
O'Clock yesterday morning IN Pythian
Castle 1t was opened in the usual
form by Grand Chancellor Poster. The
question of next place of meeting was
taken up and disposed of during the
day. Invitations were presented from
Morgantown and Elizabeth, and the
former city was chosen by the prac-
tically unanimous vote of 9S to 8.
Considerable merriment was occa-
stoned by the presentation by Warden
S. A. Hawk, of the penitentiary, of a
large key OF the prison, accompanied
by an invitation to the Grand Lodge
to be his guests temporarily. The
Grand Keeper of Records and Seals was
instructed to acknowledge the receipt
Of the key and communication, and to
state that the representatives could not
go as a body, but might accept his in
vitation as individuals.
The entire day was devoted to the
consideration of proposed amendments
to the grand statutes. They are four
teen in number, and none of them in
volve any radical changes in the exist
Ing laws.
The report of the Grand Keeper of
Records and Seals embraced interesting
figures pertaining to the growth and
present condition of the order in this
State. There were 116 lodges at the