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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05
NEW YORK, April 4.-The Herald

NEW YORK, April 4.-The Herald
says:
According to statements made by
Wall street interests in close touch
with the Vanderbilt and Morgan fac
portant results of the Vanderbilt
Morgan Cassett alliance for the joint
control of eastern railroad systems
will be the cementing of a new coal
combination, which will include both
tho anthracite and bituminous COM
panies, and bind them together in a
powerful trust that will have absolute
control of the American coal trade.
The final step toward the completion
Of this project was, it is said, the &C
QUESTION by the Pennsylvania railroad
of sufficient Norfolk & Western stock
to make it a factor in the management
of that property.
The Times says:
Control of the Reading railroad has
been acquired by the Vanderbilts.
Not only is the vast mileage, with the
extraordinary coal land holdings of
the Reading company taken over by
the Vanderbilts, but two other import
ant railroads are incidentally absorb
ed. The Lehigh Valley and the Erie
systems are to be merged into the
Reading, and the Reading, with these
acquisitions, becomes the property of
the Vanderbilts.
This assures the settlement of an
thracite coal troubles-the unifcation
OF anthracite coal mining and trans
portation interests. On this account
alone the deal has tremendous con-
sequences. In it, however, are other
and even greater elements. By this
transaction practically every disturb
ing factor is removed from the anthra-
cite situation. Not only are competi-
tive corporations brought into har-
mony, but financial interests, really
antagonistic, dangerously close to open
warfare, are harmonized.
William K. Vanderbilt himself has
directed this absorption deal. In some
very high financial circles the theory
prevails that his purpose has been to
acquire the Reading, Lehigh Valley and
Erie in combination, for the purpose of
directly annexing them to the New
York Central.
The World says:
A new $2O,0OO,0O0 trunk line system
between Chicago, New York and Bos-
ton, with an annual earning capacity
of nearly $1,000,00 net, has been COM
pleted by the transfer of the stock of
the Bennington & Rutland railway to
Percival W. Clement, president of the
Rutland railroad.
The deal means that President Glenn
ent, working in harmony with the VAN
derbilt interests, has completed a
freight line between this city and Chi
cago having greater water and a
shorter rail haul than any of its COM
petitors.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, April 4.-Presi-
dent Yates, of the Buffalo, Rochester,
& Pittsburg railroad, confirmed to-day
the report that negotiations are in
progress for the merging of that road
with the New York Central system.
Mr.. Yates denied, however, that the
arrangements for the transfer had been
cOmDleted
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Mr. Charles
NJ. Pepper, who was recently proffered
the position of secretary to the Philippine
commission, has declined the place. At
the time the proffer was made Mr. Pepper
was absent in Puerto Rico and no earlier
opportunity was afforded for making
known his declination Of the honor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 4.-Com-
plete returns from the municipal cleo
ton in this city give Mayor David 5.
Rose, Democrat, a plurality over H. j.
Baumgartner, Republican, of 2,374.
Two years ago Roses plurality was
7.767. The new Board of Aldermen is
made up OF n Democrats. 10 Rcpub-
licans and two Populists. The Board
of Supervisors is largely Republican.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05


we are almost persuaded we could
safely go further and say armor plate
factories of the world. There are but
two armor plate factories in tie
United States and they understand
each other so well there is no COM
petition for orders or as to price. The
government is at the mercy OF these
companies and we see but two ways
of escape-either stop building armof-
ed ships or manufacture our own ar
NOR. We believe if the Secretary OF
the Navy was directed to buy armor
for not exceeding $500 per ton, and If
he could not get it at that price to
build a factory, the two companies
would reduce the price
To Reasonable sum Per Ton
rather than to allow the government
to become their competitor. One
thing is certain; unless we build our
own plant armor plate will never
cheaper. The greatest estimate for
the cost of constructing an armor plate
factory complete in every detail is
$4,000000. We believe the government
can save enough on armor plate now
needed, or that will be needed for
ships authorized, to construct its fac
tory and have some $2,000,000 left
over. We need some $1,000 tons OF
armor, and if it can be produced for
$3.50 per ton it means saving from
the price we are now required to pay
armor plate it would insure the very
best product for our war ships. We
unhesitatingly say, in cur opinion, 1t
would be wise for the government to
own its own plant, even If it never
made one ton of armor plate, because
OF the fact of the governments ability
to produce armor plate on its own
account would operate to keep down
prices in the private. yards and put
an end to exorbitant charges
The minority report next dissents
from the refusal of the committee to
authorize construction or part of the
vessels provided for
In Government Yards
Notwithstanding four naval construc-
tors and the chief of the bureau of con-
struction advised it. The following
statement of Constructor Bowles, Of
the New York yard, is quoted:
81 recommend the building of some
vessels in the important navy yards
of the United States, because l be-
lieve it to be good business; and if
l owned those yards and kept them
for the purpose they are now kept for,
l should say that it would be a sensi-
BILE thing to do to build one ship in
each of the important yards all the
time, simply to keep them in order
and maintain a sufficient force ready
for all emergencies.
The minority then say that while
in the report they will not specify the
items of extravaganza in the bill, they
call attention to the "fact that this bill
is $4,000, 900 in excess of any bill here
tofore reported, and s26,00000O in ex-
get how money is collected from the
cess or practically double that or any
bill ever reported in time of peace,
indicat growing disposition to for
people, and tendency of the American
Congress to extravaganza"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05


And as she lies
weak and suffer-
ing, she remem-
bers the days,
only such a little
W h lie behind,
when she tiptoed
a 10 n G the top
rail of the worm
fence, as active
and blithe as a
squirrel.
But there S
something wrong
about this condi-
ton. One word
expresses 1t
''unna tural.
It's against ma
ture to be in
oI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05

ST. PETERSBURG. April As. Sidney
Schmey, a prominent member of the
American colony in this city, died suddenly
at Frankfort recently. He had established
a branch of the Equitable Life Insurance
company in Russia and had managed It
for a number Of years. He formerly re-
sided in Cincinnati and was well known |
in the western part Of the United States. |
His widow is the daughter Of IN Austrian
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05
Charged With Assault.

Special to the Register.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va, April 4-Theo-
dore Farley was arrested and lodged in
jail here last night upon the serious
charge of committing a criminal assault
upon Mrs. Sarah MeFiIlan at her home In
this county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05
DEALS AND Combinations
THATARE TO PLACE THE CONTROL
OF THE EASTERN RAILROAD
SYSTEMS

In the Hands of Small C1fque-A
Vast Trust of All the Anthracite
Coal Business Now FOrming-A
New Twenty Million Dollar Trunk
Line Between Chicago, New York
and Boston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05
THE bRMOR PLATE TRUST
IS COMPOSED OF BUT TWO FAC
TORIES, BUT 1T IS A
TIGHT ONE

And Is Able to Blk the Government
About as 1t Pleases-The Price
Asked for Armor Declared by the
Minority of the COmmftte to be
MISREPRESENTATION Why Vessels
should he Built in Government
Yards.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05
Mr.. Pepper Declines.

general. Mr. Schmey leaves considerable
estate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05
This Is truth the poet sings
That a sorrows crown of sorrow
Is remembering happier things"

Isn't that what a woman thinks who
finds herself practically laid aside in the
heyday of life? A few years of marriage,
Q couple of children, and she is worn out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05

FOR RENT CARDS. Blark House leases
and Blank Deeds and Deeds OF Trust foe
sale at REGISTER COUNTING ROOM.
LOS Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-05
KENTUCKY's VOTE

May Cut a Very Large Figure in the
Next Electoral College.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Mccartney Notes.

Too wet weather to enjoy work on
the farm but Just wet enough to sit
in the house and write a few words
for the Herald.
Crops look well, especially corn,
oats and peas. There was big crop
of hay but we have had so mucL rain
lately that it has been a difficult mat
ter to save it; lots of it is second saw
ing now.
Last Friday, the 18th, heavy
shower passed over us with very
heavy laundering and sharp lightning
which struck the telephone wire 60
ing over our ridge and went into
houses that had phones, setting cur
tains afire and doing other damage.
Mccartney branch raised over its
banks and washed down some fields
of corn and hay.
There is much sickness around Nc
Cartney, especially among the child
rem. The families of j. johnson, Will
Linedecker, +. Rockefeller and Jim
Rogers all had sick children last
week but I am glad to report at this
writing that all are better.
Well, how about snakes? We have
not seen many. +. Rockefeller says
that while he was fishing the other
day big RATHER from the opposite
shore from him swan toward him as
if it meant business right then and
there but when it came near enough
he hit it with his tishpole and with
the help of his dog managed to lay it
out. 1t was about six feet long and
had six rattles.
Our neighbor, Geo. Sleight, attended
the big horse sale at Cassvlle The
18th and bought two horses; he also
broughta new binder home with him.
The fishing season around here has
been quite poorly SO far The rivers
and lakes are too muddy for fish to
bite though some nice catfish have
| been caught lately
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
G. F. DICKINSON,
County Clerk.
First Publication July 10; last, August g ]
NoIice of Hearing.

Estate of John H Baldwin deceased.)
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-in probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term OF the County Court, to be held in and
for said County, at the Court House in the
City of Lancaster, in said County, on the
second Tuesday of Aug, A. d. 1900. being the
FOURTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST, 1900,
at the hour of ten O'Clock in the forenoon,
the following matter will be heard and con-
Sidered:
The application of Lewis Starr tor an or
der or judgment of said court directing the
administrator of said estate to deed to him
pursuant to contract the following desert be d
land. to-wit: Part of block two of BurtS'
addition to the village (now city, of Lancas-
ter, described as follows: Commencing at
the northwest corner of said block two,
thenCesrun east 10 feet-thence south so feet,
thence west ITO feet, thence north 60 feet to
the place of beginning, in Grant county,
Wisconsin,
BY order of the Court.
E. b. GOODSELL,
County Judge.
Dated July Is, 1900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Giuttonous Animals.

Most people, if asked what animal
eats thu most. would probably say the
lion or the tiger. This is quite : mis-
take. Thirty to forty pounds OF flesh
will satisfy lion, which, as an aver
age specimen weighs over $50 pounds
is by no means eXtravagant. A bear
has much more capacity than lion
and can make away with small pie
at a meal say a hundredweight OF
meat. Wolves are among the hungri.
est of the larger carnivora A vol
will starve for fortnight and then
eat a third of his own weight at q
single meal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Livingston.

Misses Elva Bennett of Platteville
and Ethel Culver Of Cobb were the
guests of Mabel and Verneta Field
house last week.
Messrs. w. j. Dyer and Waiter
Dilly of Fennimore transacted bust
ness in town Friday.
H. Kleinhammer CT Platteville spent
Thursday with friends.
There will be a big Field day here
August End Every body is cordial
~ invited to attend.
F. f. Hand and Clyde Mckee OF
Platteville were callers in town Tues
day.
Miss Veva Allcott of Missouri Val
lev, Ia, is visiting at the home OF Ken
Alcott.
Miss Ina Grindell of Platteville was
the guest OF Allie Eustice Sunday.
Sam Rundel's house is going up
rapidly under H. Klenhamm SUI
pervision. Messrs. ii. F. Fargman,
H. Roescher, w. T. Coke, F. Hill and
Y. Terson of Platteville are doing the
work.
Albert Moore is making tour of
Iowa and Illinois.
L. c. Davis, the sewing-machlne
and piano man OF Platteville. was
guest at the Hotel Livingston Satur-
day evening.
Mr.. James Hird of Miffiin spent
Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs.
j. Noble.
The new sidewalk on slab street is
quite an improvement to the city.
Mike Swift has resumed work at the
Cokeryille mines after a few weeks
rest.
Chas. Edwards and John Jacobs at
tended the band concert at Linden
Saturday evening. Mr.. Edwards is
one of the best cornet players in this
section Of the country.
Don't forget the big Field dav, Au-
gust End. WISE,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19

The vicar of an East London parish
was one of the first London clergymen
10 grow his beard The then Bishop
OF London wished to stop the practice,
and as he was going to confirm in that
church sent his chaplain To the vicar
TO ask him to shave il of. saying he
should otherwise select another church
for the confirmation. The vicar re
piled that he was quite willing TO take
his candidates 10 another church. and
would give cut next Sunday the rea-
son for the change or course the
bishop retracted
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Patch Grove Items.

Alex Paul, after a two weeks visit
among relatives and old neighbors,
started last Friday for his home at
Browns Valley. Mimi. where he and
his sons are engaged in extensive
mercantile business. Mr.. Paul was
for many years postmaster in this
place and was one of its earliest set
tiers.
Mrs. Nellie Spears and her oldest
daughter, residents of Keokuk, Iowa,
are here to spend some weeks with
John Spears family. Mr.. Spears is
father-in-law to the older lady, the
daughter is grand-child, who has
been for some years a teacher in
the public schools of Keokuk.
Mrs. Rosetta Woffenden, widow of
the late VIM. Woffenden, has re-
moved with her family to Madison
where she intends to make her future
home for the purpose of educating
her daughter and son. Her property
here is for sale.
There was large delegation from
Grant county in attendance at the
Ringing show last Friday. The rain
prevented many from going. B
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Queen victoris's STAG.

The staff that supports Queen Vic
toria when she walks across the room
is stick made of oak for Charles H.,
and presented TO that monarch by a
citizen OF Worcester IL was originally
a branch of the famous oak tree into
which the king climbed at Boscobel
when pursued by Cromwell's men. The
stick had at first only a plain gold
head. but 10 this has been added a
queer little Indian idol which formed
a part of the booty at Seringapatam,
and which now gives the grip the
queen requires. OF all the walking
sticks this one is he- maiesty's favor
lite. and it never leaves her side.-Bos-
ton Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Cassville News.

Mrs. f. Trollope visited friends
near Beetown last week.
John Vogel and family visited
relatives in Cassville last week.
Miss Ida Baumgartner of Dubuque
is in Cassville.
Mrs. w. H. Holford of Bloomington
is visiting at the home of her son. DR..
u. l.. Holford
The pleasant face of j. Charles
Churchill of Lancaster was seen
among the people here last week.
DIR. j. b. Curry is again attentive
to his work at the dental chair.
Miss Jennie Grimm and Willis f..
Colburn were united in marriage last
Wednesday. We extend congratula-
tions.
Air. Webster of this village died
last Friday, July 10 He was taken
to Beetown cemetery as his final rest
ing place. He leaves widow to
mourn his loss.
A car load Of horses was sold at the
e. b. & Q. stock yards last Saturday.
The Board of Education have en-
gagged the same teachers as last year,
with the exception of Miss Helen Bass
who will teach in Platteville the com
ing year.
Q. Mutt had eight head of cattle
killed by lightning. He carried an
insurance on his stock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Gives a 2fO-CantfIe IIeAt.

Acetylene is a powerful illuminant
gas, first made on a commercial scale
in 1895. It is the lowest and simplest
compound of carbon and HYDROGEN.
and is now obtained from carbide OF
calcium, which is made by fusing lime
with coal. coke or other carbon in an
electric furnace. This carbide. a gray.
notwithstanding powder. yields acety-
lene when water is allowed to drip
on it; the calcium taking the oxygen
OF the water to form lime again. while
the carbon combines with the hydro
gen, forming carbide of hydrogen. or
acetylene. AS compared with I6-can-
die coal gas, acetylene gives a 24O-can-
die light.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
NEWS OF q g 9
q THE COUNTY


An electric light plant is being
erected in our town.
Rev. d. Phillips of this place begins
next Sunday to make the three points
in his circuit every week, Burton,
Cassville and Ramsey.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
A cromuen Pocket Bible.

There is a good collection of Bibles
in the National Museum at Washing
ton. and among others one of Crom-
wells pocket Bibles. which he gave to
every soldier in his army. with instruc-
lions 70 carry it in a pocket made es-
Peoially for that purpose in the waist
coat over the heart
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19

The United States Weather Bureau
is nothing if not persistent. Il has
been predicting rain for many days
II il only keeps up its nerve il is surs
to set rigHt before long Ind. 1apolis
News
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
THEY CAN VOTE!


know u mana drunken. worthless scamp,
Wearing the general makeup OF tramp:
He couldn. I light. he'd be drummed out of
camp
But he can vote
l know OF negro criminals bare and bold
The kind they lynch for horrors here uu-
told.
But they-aye, and the lynchers manifold
They all can vote
l know OF chattering hlthy emigr2nts
The scum OF Italy and Spain and France
The politicians give them every chance
To come ana vote
There lived lofty woman. pure and true
Whose shining lie goes on, beyond the blue
She ala work that never man could do.
But could not vote
know 4 world run Of good women now
And some are queens before whom nation.
And others tread high paths with laurenct
But can not vote
Al not on these the heaviest burdens fall
Bat ON the homeless workers one and all
The tens ot thousands crowded to the wall
on these should vote
what q your wives aud sisters gailan
mem
should W, refuse their hsl' the s,renet,
Are vou - sure 81 rieht. -, a~ty. thca
NJ lct hcr vots
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Political Equality Notes.

EDITOR HERALD
DEAR SIR: The enclosed lines were
written by Mrs. Arthur q. Knapp, our
local poetess. of whom we are very
proud. The lines were not written
for publication, but the club unani-
mouSly desired to have them printed
in the Herald We are under many
obligations to YOU for courtesy shown
Us in publishing our notes" and
hope you will find a conspicuous place
for the lines. Your being II compare
tive stranger to many of us. feel it
would not be amiss to tell YOU Mrs.
Knapp has at different times written
two beautiful Arbor Day poems for
the book published at Madison.
Yours.
Mrs. j. F. RHODES,
Pres. p. +. Club.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
MONDAYS BASEBALL SCORES.

American League
At Detroit
Detroit .......0 o. O1 80
Milwaukee ...O 90 % i "a
Attendance. 400.
At Buffalo
Buffalo 20 O1O01O $1,000 IL
Minneapolis o. 90 0 0 . %
Attendance. > 500.
National League.
At Chicago
Pittsburg ..2 O1l0 O10 -
Chicago .........I 0-S
Attendance. 1000
At New York
New York .......O 0 Q 0 -
Brooklyn ........3 . / . . 0 l %
Attendance. l coo.
AT Boston
Boston ..........O OO2o 10 as
Philadelphia .....0 l . . 0 Q 0 . 0-l
Attendance, 3.40S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19
Town 4. Ran!

Town f. Range 4-Beetown.
frac nw4of swA isrW Stephens 10 %
y 7-10a off W side
OF ne14 OF sws4 10 W stephens sly
% 400 a off
side of seq of
10 si-ioO in ne " : : - ''-eA
cor Of se4 of
swA laIw stephens IS
frac swA OF swA 1slW Stephens II 10
l6-l00 in ne
cor OF neA of
nw4. SOlw Stephens 50
9 Zoo Of
side BOW o Stephens & o.
frac nwAof nw14 SOw Stephens p
Town 4, Range 5-Beetown.
eI6 of sell PAW o Stephens 30 OF
neA OF neA 25W Stephens l3 II
Village of Beetown.
lot @l1 w D Stephens So
lots 81, 159 w E Rogers 5l2
Village OF woodman.
lot3 IL james Bohan IS
Towns, Range 5-Cassville.
lot 35J Slimpton est 80
Village of Glen Haven
lot !i9 ~ S Kidd i SO
Village of Bloomington.
lots in sw pit of
Il of neA 26lC E Spencer est O3
Ballentine's Add. to Village of Bloomington
lots S4,5 JHaverland 20
Town 5, Range 5-Patch Grove
nell of swA 6IP Marshall OF
s13 of nwl4of seq 6lRoyal Mayhem 3 SO
ma OF se14of nw14 7jHarrsonBlunt est 81
Town 6, Range 5-Patch Grove.
n side. of nwl4 of
SCI 30lJohn Collier 04
Humphreys Add to Village of Patch Grove
lot y IL Lewis 917|
Town 6, Range 5-Millville.
nwA of sw14 s)Unknown 90
Town 5, Range 6-Wyalusing.
lllrds 1rd wide
off side of sM
of neA 4lUnknown l 81
Town 6, Range 6-Wyalusing
lots and IA Barrett est 81
nw4of ne14 % Strayer& Mitchell 8 So
nel4 of nw4 % Strayer& Mitchell 3 SO
Village of Wyalusing.
lots S,9lO,1,12 IN w Kendall est 4 40
lots 4, D % Unknown 2 20
lots 3, l0,1l,13,l4 62 w Kendall 4 81
G. F. DICKINSON,
County Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19

LHNDS
NOTICE FOR TAX DEEDS.

(OFFICIAL.)
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK
LANCASTER GRANT Co, WIS. |ss
JTLYl7, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following
described lands and village and city lots IN
the county of Grant and state of Wisconsin
were sold by the Treasurer of said county
on the nth dav of May, 1898, for the delin
quent taxes of 1891
The amount set opposite each description
is the amount of tax. interest and charges
due thereonicomputed up 10 the last day of
demption.
Now therefore unless the taxes and
charges are paid on or before the
SIXTEENTH.DAY.oF.M 1901
the same will be conveyed by tax deed to
the purchaser according TO the provisions
of law.
east, E southeast, W west " w north
west s w southwest. y north, south, Com
commencing Cor corner, A acre, Add addi-
ton Blk block. BID bounded, fit feet Sec sec
ton l. Links, und undivided.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-07-19

The program at the last meeting of
the Political Equality club was varied
by the reading of the following orig
inal lines by one of its members: