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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
NOW IT IS A BRICK COMBINE.
Every Brick Plant in This State Said
 to Be in It..


 Organizers of proposed big brick combine, to include the yards of New England and eastern New York state, have secured options of property in Springfield. The promoters of the scheme are Thomas NJ. Waller and his law partner Mir Wagner.
 They are represented by w. l.. Lom- bard. a New York lawyer. They have an option on the BrightwoOd yard, owned by Coats, Cook X Selvey. which will expire May l, and an option to ex- pire about April 20. it is said on the two yards owned by D. J. Curtis X Son ill Hartford and Chicopee. The Bright wood yard is the only one in Spring field not owned by the Standard Brick Go.
 According to MT Lombard, the con- bne intends. through him, to buy every brick plant in Connecticut. Rhode Island and western Massachu- setts. up to. but not including. North ampton. There the New England Brick Go has control. The promters claim to have control of many yards in Connecticut, Rhode Island and east ern New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
HAMA IT. TIT @ 0delits Victory Oysss tlxt Was \

g
 Fcregone Conclusion, sayS. &
 New York. March o5..- Runner had 3 pretty fair start on sSena tor ' Hanna yesterday, but he caught up With. the fast flying bird in the Waldorf Astoria last night and throttled it. IncidantaI- ly he had something to say about the broken crown and splintered scepter of the statesman who had so long amused the populace in the part of q mimic king. 7
 The Ohio senator was not surprised in the least to learn that there would be no police legislation by the present legislature. + 'S"Why, that was a foregone conclu- sion!' he said.
 There was q reception committee consisting of half d dozen reporters in the Waldorf-Astoria to see the sen- ator when he reached there last night. Word had come from Washington that he had left there with J. Pierpont Nor gan and that there was a big deal un- der way.
 One of the first questions asked the senator was what he thought of the row between Governor Odell and Sen ator Platt. ,s-s..}. Row. said Senator Hanna. 'Why, I thought they got together yesterday | and settled their differences" He was told that there was con- 1 ference between Platt and his friends, l and that Platt had issued a statement | in which he confessed his defeat and acknowledged there would be no police legisla tion.
 That was foregone conclusion ,'' | said the senator with q smile. | The rumor about the senator and Mir Morgan was that Mir Morgan was to buy the senator's lake vessels and his ore properties and merge them into the United States Steel corpora ton.
 There's not a word of truth in it, said MT Hanna II have no intention of disposing of my property to Mir Mor- l gan. It was q coincidence that we were in the train together from Wash ington.'
 He also denied that his visit had anything to do with the coal mine trou- ble.
 As to my visit to New York having | for its purpose q visit to Archbishop Corrigan or Bishop Potter in connec- tion with church affairs. you can put it down as not worth talking about was the way Mr Hanna disposed of another rumor. II have just talked | with Richard c. kerens, national com- | mitteeman from Missouri-he is sitting | over there now-but we didn't talk pol i itcs.
 No. I am in New York on affairs purely personal. and in no way con nected with politics or religion.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

. In q private conversation, a promi- nent senator Incidentally. said of q matter that has been more or >s. less: talked about i'll Washington - the administration s favorire for the republican nomination in 1904: President Mckinley is now serving his second, and last term. ana everybody is castings about to decide the all important question of his sue cessor. In the senate there are yari- ous gentlemen in whose bonnets the bee is buzzing, but it is evident that the senator who at present has the best chance of being nominated is Fairbanks of Indiana. Of course it is too early to attempt to positively pick the winner, but of the senatorial can didates Fairbanks seems to be the coming man. He is generally regard ed as the administr tration candid9{e
 just as his wife was when she was So easily elected to the office of president of the Daughters of the American Rev oluton. Everybody who has an axe to grind has an eye on Fairbanks, and is trying to get next to him."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
MOTHERS.

Mothers are the queerest things! Member when John went away, All but mother cried and cried
 When they said goodbye that day. She just talked, and seemed to be
 Not the slightest bit upset Was the only one who smiled!
 Others eyes were streaming wet. But when John came back again
 On a furlough, safe and sound, With a medal for his deeds,
 And without q single wound, While the rest of us hurrahed.
 Laughed and joked and danced
 about,
 Mother kissed him. then she cried
 Cried and cried like all git out! Edwin l.. Sabin, in the Century.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
A1uminum Notepaper.

It is stated that experiments. with alumin um as substitute for paper Ire now under way in France. It is now possible to roll aluminium into sheets four-thousandths of an inch in thick ness, in which form it weighs Jess than paper. By the adoption of suitable ma chinery these sheets can be made even thinner, and can be used for book and writing paper. The metal will not OK idize, is practically fire and water rroof, and is indestructible by worms. London Invention.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

The plan of having Rear Admiral Sampson's profile on the medals that are to be prepared by the navy de- partment, in accordance with an act of congress, for presentation to the men who participated in the battle of Santiago. has. it is thought. been headed off. The storm raised by the announcement of the plan frightened it's authors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
|II|IbAlL School .t Music

Instruction in Piano, Singing, Organ, violin, Harmony, Musical Kindergar- ten. Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Cornet and Sight Reading. School of Danc- ing and Department Taught by q Faculty unsurpassed for it's excellence. Ensemble playing free.
 Free admission to Recitals, Concerts and Lectures.
 50 for tenn of ten private piano lessons.
 Register now for all departments.
 Students received daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

Senator Bacon nas started for the Philippines, where he intends to per sonally acquaint himself with the con- ditions on the islands. The informa- ton he obtains will be utilized by the democrats attthe next session of con- gress. As he is. a close observer and hard to fool. he will be apt to find ouc just how things are before he leaves the islands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Where Ignorance Was Bliss.

'.But, after all, don't you think a good education is essential in business success ?''
 ssNot much," replied the wealthy man. .It was my poor education that gave me start, I done a job Q work for rich fellow, and made out my bill for too dollars.' Besides the bad spellin' l forgot to cross the t. Hs sent mo check for $l00. ."-P Philade2- phia 1,rasa
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

Governor Mclean has issued his first proclamation, and in it he desig- hated Friday. the 5th day of April. as a day of fast and prayer. The gov ernor hopes that all the people will de- vote the day to the worship of God. In the meantime arrangements are being made by some of the people to pull off few prize fights and q game or two of base ball.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
WATERBURY FlRN ALARM.

-
 4--Cor South Main ana drand sts.
 b--Scovill Manufacturing Co. P).
 G--Cor Bridge and AIagill sts.
 7.-Exchange Place.
 12--Rogers x Bro. (P).
 13 Cor East Main and Niagara sta 14--Cor East Main and Wolcott I'd. 1h--Cor High and Walnut sts. 16--Cor East Main and Cherry sts- 11--Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21--Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23--Burton Street engine house. 24-.Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (P) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26--Cor Buckingham and Cooke srs. o7-Cor Grove k Prospect Sts. 2S--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. 29- Willow bet Ridsewood and
 Hillside avenue.
 e1-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 3o-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34--Cor West Main and Watertown I'd 35--Conn. Light's & Pow. Co, car
 house, P). se-Waterbury Brass Go. P. 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 2S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 4o-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go. P). A5-Renedict & Burnham Mfg Co. fP) 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. (P). 47-Cor s. Main and Washinton sts. 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 5o-Cor Franklin and Union sts. E3-Wat'b'y Clock Go, case fact'y (P). nLCor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 67-No Hose House.
 68-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 7o-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 54-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 212-The Platt Bros x Go. (P). o12-Hammond Buckle Go. P). 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go. mvt fact'y P). o16-Cor North MaiE and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Juuction Cooke, and N. Main sts. 272-Grove. bet. Central & Holmes avs. 911-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. P). s12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. & Cloves. (p) 314-Plume and Atwood (P). s15-Ameriean Ring Go P). 916-Electric Light Station P). 91e-Holmes, Booth & Haydens P1. 9o1-No 4 Hose House. 3o3-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter sta 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. eo5-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave 371-City Lumber and Coal Go P). 412-Tracy Bros (P). 451-Steele X Johnson Mfg Go P1. Ea2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1901.

The law firm of Thomas M. Waller is trying to get a corner on the brick business of this end of the country. One gigantic trust is what, 'tis said they would form. That may be one of the reasons why Waller has been such lukewarm democrat for several
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

General Funston, who gained whole lot of fane'by swimming across river in the Philippines ill pursuit of q gang of Auginaldo's followers, is looking for more fame and glory by trying to capture the arch 1iend him. self E'unston's swimming feat turned out to be q fake. and who knows but what his latest reported undertaking will also prove to be q dream of some
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
A Continuo.. Learuer.

May (at the rink k)-ust look at how that Helen Huggerly hangs on to Jack Glyder! Why, she learned to skate ten years ago.
 Harry-she evidently believes one is neyer too old to learn.-Pucl,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
The Last Chance

< am authorized to sell premises No 2Q& Bank street. for the sum of $1S,- The property is next south of 4ale rink, that being the property. it is sNold, syndicate has formed to pur- .S14ea. This offer Is good for the first
 Ihquire at D.. Fl. Tierney's Real Es- Fire and Plate Glass Insurance,
 itract. Court and Fidelity Bonds. S&t tNlne, No 167 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Prophecy.

Prophecy. Pure in its light the western sky Pales OCT the snoW-r!bbed dune And through the trees shines steadfastly A little virgin moon, White In her faithfulness, and shy For joy which shall be soon. Purple and dim the twilight creeps Where icy fringes cling About little stream, which keeps It's dark way westering; And underneath the sharp air sleeps The tenderness of spring. Mabel Earle, in Youths Companion.
 Compliment. The Old Man-Iour love for my daughter seems to have grown very fast since you found out I was worth so much money.
 The Young Man (admiringly)-No faster, sir, than the subject warrant ed.--Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
cheaa IkinA oe rIxaHdnessi... F

It + 70 much easi<sFs4 isFs4 to visit the .sick if 1t happens to, IA It . place vhera We Ike to Eo anysvay.vgaA aAh- tagtoa (IA,l Dsslocrst. ,,,y:s
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
but may w always follow the tradi-
lions OF the Fathers of the Republic
The Chicago DAILY News Almanac
for 1901 is more compact. concise and
comprehensive than ever. 1t is an
ideal book of reference especially for
the politician.


Our Charleston correspondent fur
nishes some interesting inside infor-
NATION regarding the bill to make two
judicial districts of West Virginia,
the same being nothing but a scheme
to furnish places for a lot of politi-
clans, who are waiting at the pie
counter and for whom there are not
now sufficient berths to go round. To
give nice government employment at
likely salaries to these, for whom life
away from the public teat would net
be worth living, the taxpayers are to
be put to the mighty expense of douo-
ing the federal judicial machinery in
West Virginia.
This may not be what the people
thought they were voting for, but It
is what they will get. For in this way
alone car the machine be kept har-
monious in all its parts and in smooth
working order. And the people sup
ported the machine at the polls.
The laugh seems to be on the tax
payers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
GIBBONS on IMPERIALISM.

In his powerful sermon reviewing
the wars of the last century and urg-
ing upon the world a grand policy
of universal peace, Cardinal Gibbons
did not hesitate to say a few words
that must have had a tendency to
make the administration and those
responsible for it's un-American poll
cies vince.
IS it not an outrage" said His En-
inence, ito contemplate one nation
forcing by the sword her laws, her
government and political institutions
on another nation, in the interests of
trade and commerce, as if merchan-
disc and dollars and cents were of
more value than human lives?"
And every good citizen will say
amer to the timely prayer: May God
so guide our legislators and statesmen
that they may never be betrayed into
initiating European governments by
the establishment OF formidable
standing armies. God forbid that we
ourselves flushed with recent victories
should ever become intoxicated with
the wine Of imperialism or militarism,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
HORSE PULLED IN TWAIN
IN MUD OF SAND FORK ROAD.
The Animal Became Nired and Ten
other Horses Were Hitched to a
Rome to Pull 1t Out.
Special to the Register.

special TO the TkeSlSlcl-
WESTON. w. Va, January IA
horrible affair is reported from the
Sand Fork oil field, in this county. On
account of the large amount OF heavy
hauling into that field the roads be-
tween here and that place are prob
ably the worst in the State, which is
proverbial for it's bad roads. 1t is al
most impossible to haul yer tho roads
at all, and from four to a dozen horses
are required for every team that goes
to Sand Fork. A few days ago q team
going from Weston to the Sand Fork
became stuck in the mud and could not
move. All the horses were gotten out
with the use of levers but on3, which
was stuck fast in the mud and seemed
impossible to V After trying all
other means it was determined to pull
it out with the other horses. A rope
was put around the fastened horse and
ten horses were hitched to the other
end of the line. Then they we're start
ed. The rope held and the mud held,
but the unfortunate animal which was
fast in the mud gave way, It was lit
orally pulled in twain. part of it being
pulled out and the rest left fast in the
mud. 1t was a most revolving sight,
and so shocking thai the men who were
engaged in the WORK were arrested and
taken to the Jail here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
THE NEW v BILL
Steps All Further improvements on
New River,
But Provides for a Survey OF the
Little Kanswha-A List of Bridges
ON the Ohio which Interfere With
Navigation TO be Prepared.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON. D. c., January -
The river and harbor bill, as reported
TO the House, directs the Secretary CT
War to make a preliminary survey OF
the Little Kanawha river and repeats
existing provisions of law authorizing
the Improvement of New River, direct
Ing that the unexpended balance of the
appropriation for that river shall be
returned to the treasury. This stops
further government work on that
stream. For the improvement of Big
Sandy river 5000 are appropriated. in
stead of $4,000. as heretofore reported.
The Secretary of War is direcs- by
the bill to prepare a list of the bridges
upon the Ohio river which are an I'M
pediment to safe and convenient navi-
cation and the nature and extent of
the notifications required therein, and
report the same to Congress. together
with information as TO whether neces-
sary changes in said bridges can be
secured under existing law, and ii not,
WHAT steps are necessary IN OfQer TO
secure proper changes or notifications
in SAID bridges, and an estimate of the
cost thereof.
The Secretary of War is gwen dis
erection to expend the money appro-
priated for Ohio river dams by con-
tract or otherwise, as may be most
economical and advantageous.
The bill provides for the o%rganiza-
ton, in the office of the chief of en-
g%ineers, of a board Of five engineer
omcers. whose duty it snaIl be to ex-
anime the reports upon examinations
and surveys, provided for 10y Congress,
and submit recommendations thereon.
The object aimed at by the creation of
this board is to cur greater uni
formity in the recommendations and
reports as to various projects in the
country, and the examination of ex-
listing projects the further prosecution
of which is questionable.
An old act authorizing the closing of
the channel of the Ohio river on the
south side of Neville Island, in Ale
gheny county, Pa, is repealed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
A POCAHONTAS FARMER
KILLED BY A LUNATIC.
John Beard Had Been Recently Dis
charged From Weston IA Cured.

John Beard Had Been Recently Dis
charged From Weston IA Cured.
Special - the REGISTER.
ELKNS, w. Va. January Tn the
mountains of P~ocahontas county,
James Phillips, a peaceable farmer,
was killed by John Beard, a recent in
mate of the State Insane Asylum, at
Weston, who was discharged as cured.
Beard had been acting very strangely
of late, and was being carefully watch
ed by his friends until officers could
serve a warrant for lunacy on him. He
went to Phillips home, called him out,
and because he would not take a walk
up along the mountain with him, shot
I'm dead with a 80 calibre Winchester
rifle. After he had shot Phillips he re-
turned to his fathers home and ate
supper and then went to bed as though
nothing unusual had happened. Beard
is 80, and the son of w. w. Beard, a
respected and wealthy farmer. Boards
victim is so years old, and until recent
ly had been a tenant on Boards farm.
Beard was arrested while he was asleep
and says he had not seen Phillips in
two weeks. He is in Jail at Marlin
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08

Three Gaming Rooms Visited and
Their Paraphernaiia Appropri-
ated.
Special to the Register.
ST. MARYS, w. Va. January T.
Under the leadership of Prosecuting
Attorney r. E. Bills a raid was made
upon three gambling places here on
Saturday night. The places pulled
were in the Hotel Howard, the Column
bian Cafe and August Martins restalE-
rant. tEX+Sheriff Chas. Ambler led the
forces against the Howard. capturing
tables, cards and other paraphernalia,
but the only person taken in custody
by him was Mr.. Button, the landlord,
who was released upon it being shown
that he had no interest in the hotel
other than as host. Constable George
Riggs commanded the attack upon
the Columbian, and likewise received
booty but no prisoners. Constable
AIDA Doan, who led the charge upon
Martins restaurant, was more success
full, gathering $3.50 in cash, several
big loads of paper chips, cards, etc,
and taking prisoners Frank Moore,
Barney Stutler and Eli Stewart. The
three men gave bond to answer before
the circuit court. Martin agreed to
ship his tables away to-day, and 1t is
asserted that the backbone of the gay
gambolier'' is broken. The speak
easy men have taken alarm, too, and
are shipping lots of stuff out of town.
The prosecuting attorney says he is
going to carry out the laws, regardless
of cons QuenCes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
IN FOUR MORE DAYS
The Registers Great Coupon Contest
VIII Come to an End.


At midnight Saturday night. four
days from to-day, the Registers great
coupon contest for ten free scholar
ships in the famous Correspondence
Schools of Scranton, Pa, will come u
an end. Coupons have been pouring
into the Office in great numbers during
the past week or so, and will probably
come in increased quantities as the
time within which votes may be polled
grows shorter. We recommend and
urge that candidates and friends OF
contestants who have been holding
coupons back send them in Immediate
~, as some delay, at present unforeseen,
may shut them out on Saturday. and
ever if the votes reach us before mid
night on that day, the accumulation to
be counted and credited may delay the
announcement of the result-somethiny
many will be anxious to know about
as soo after the polls close as posi-
BILE.
Send in coupons to-day. tomorrow.
or by Thursday or Friday at the latest.
The Register will the prize
winners at the earliest possible mo-
ment after the polls close.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
SMALLPOX FROM OUR

according to Surgeon J.. B. Darling.
OF the Third U. S. Infantry. when
smallpox appeared in New York last
November it had completed a ten
t~housand-mile trip from the PhiiD-
pines. the germs embarking on the
transports there with the soldiers ra-
turning with them to the United
States and following their trail across
the continent.
This theory is not calculated 20 in
crease the enthusiasm over Ii islands
territory in the far Pacific, nor to
arouse a desire for closer int course
with those possessions, which have
been a source of nothing but WORRY
and less of blood and treasure to us.
Whatever there may be in this the
DRY, the fact remains that there is
more smallpox in various parts of the
United States ,o-day than has been re-
corded for forty years past.
Wheeling can boast entire freedom
from this plague now. but if the idea
of smallpox origin advanced by Sur
geon Darling is true no community in
any part CT the country and no matter
how careful the health authorities
may be is safe from infection. unless
returning troops are regularly quaran-
tined at the Pacific coast and all their
effects burned. which would be alike
costly and more or less of a hardship
to the soldiers, whose lot is hard
enough as it is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08
THIS WOMAN HAS LIVED
IN THREE CENTURIES
Mrs. Nancy Mckinney Was Born One
Hundred and One Years Ago, and
is still Hale.

Special to the Register.
CADIZ, O., January Mrs. Nancy
Mckinney. of Laceyville. nine miles
west Of here. has lived in three CEN
turtles, and is yet a woman of wonder
fully preserved faculties and physical
vigor. She was born near the present
site of Laceyville, August 10, 1900. and
has lived almost within a stones throw
OF the spot throughout every year of
the nineteenth century. Last August
her centennial birthday was celebrated
and one hundred and fifty relatives. to-
gether with a large crowd of friends.
with bands and a fine dinner, seemed
to afford the old lady great pleasura.
1t is said Mrs. Mckinney was never
out of the county and never rode on
the cars. She can relate some interest
ing stories of early pioneer life in this
section.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-08

maintained under such q bill as Vir-
ginia passed. You may rely on it, that
if the commission could maintain a
suit they would bring it instead of PRO
posing a discussion which can result
in nothing except an injurious debt
agitation like Virginia suffered. AS
the question is so unliely to arise. il
would be wasting time to explain how
a suit could be brought il the original
programme had been adhered to. The
many good and rue men now aGvocat-
ing action will oppose it if they inves-
tigate the situation.