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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-27

Will you walk into my parlor said the
spider to the fly, and Botha concluded
that he would not play fly to Chamber
lain's spider.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-27

glo-American newspaper, announcing
the failure of peace negotiations be-
tween Botha and Kitchener. In sim
liar way the man who refused to "stand
and deliver" on the summons of the
highwayman was responsible for the
continued efforts of the bandit to take
his "money or his life" by force. Nat
urally there is "great disappointment"
in the bandit camp over the obstinacy
OF the man who has fallen among
thieves.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-27

A reminder of long-ago episode,
one of the many brutal and disgraceful
incidents in the fight in Congress be-
tween the forces of freedom and of
slavery, comes in the report of the
death of Mrs. Preston S. Brooks in
Edgefeld, 8. G.. Her husband gained
notoriety in the latter part of May,
1850, by cowardly assaulting Charles
Sumner, Senator of Massachusetts, as
he was sitting in his seat in the Senate
after that body had adjourned. Sum-
ner had made two-days speech on the
"Crime Against Kansas" and in it had
made certain references to Senator
Butler of South Carolina which were
violently resented. Brooks was rels-
tive of Butler and member of the
House of Representatives from South
Carolina. He beat Sumner on the head
with cane, the consequences to the
Senator were very serious, and the
affair produced intense excitement,
North and South. 1t was one of the
most notable incidents of the stormy
years Immediately preceding the civil
war.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-27

The school master in politics is apt
to be somewhat grotesque rather than
an impressive figure. When Grover
Cleveland stayed the hand of England
stretched out to grasp Venezuelan ter
ritory, the schoolmasters of Harvard
and Yale were in panic. Their most
select rhetoric was made molten and
poured red hot on the heads of Cleve-
land and Olney for the only worthy
act, save the crushing Of the Chicago
strikers, that will redeem their admin
istration from oblivion. President Had
ley of Yale has recently been predict
ing that an emperor would rule the
United States in twenty-five years.
Referring to this scholastic soothsay-
ing. Sir Henry M. Stanley, whom the
Americans made man and put on the
track through the Dark Continent and
the highway to eminence, and who
knows America like book, said with
dash of humor: 81 pity the Emper-
orl would rather be the most COM
mon man in the street than such an
august parsonage. 1t already requires
considerable courage to be President"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-03-27

"The responsibility for the contin-
uance Of guerilla warfare TO the bitter
end consequently rests with General
Botha and those whom be has con-
suited" is the convenient conclusion
of the London correspondent of an An
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-In reading the last Sundays
Register, my sympathies were awak-
ened by the speculation advanced by
the person who signs himself "A Be-
~lieVer." In the first place l fear that
the disquieted heart of the enquirer
has been allowed to dwell in a ~listless
apathy longer than is justifable, hence
religion has become a monotoq9us
part Of existence.
AS ! went to church this morning, it
was showing, the wind was chilling;
and | was thankful in my heart that
there was a place of shelter to which
the w~orshippers might come to service.
! know many persons who would have
to abstain from attending religious
services if Obliged to assemble in the
open air, as the m|ultitudes did when
they listened to the Divine Master. l
think the reason that Jesus taught in
the open air is that there was no tenn
pie to which they could have gone.
Now, dear friend, besides the fact
that humanity should rejoice and feel
grateful in being able to build temples
to the honor OF our dear Father, who
is pleased to accept them as an abode
on earth, you must also see that the
act CT going to church is an act of
worship.
You say that you are as good a citi-
zen as though you belonged to six
churches. That may be; but there is a
something that satisfies the heart and
gives to the mind a wealth of content
and peace by serving God in the man
ner that He requires of us. Seek
first the kingdom OF God and His JUS
tice, and all things else shall be added.
unto" We are admonished to seek the
truth and righteousness. 1t is true
that Christ sought out the stray sheep
and called them to the fold; but do
we hear on every Sunday morning the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
In the
WOrsdCf b


In talking to a party we'll informed
on the great Steel Trust that mas just
been formed he stated that he did not
think the trust would make mana
changes in the management or Office
force in this vicinity as at present it
could not be managed in q more eco
nomic way. 1t was also stated that the
mills in this section would be operated
as usual, as all were paying: and wete
considered very valuable property by
the former trusts. 1t Is hoped that
this party's predictions will become
true. The way the plants are managed
now an inventory is taken each month,
and it is not thought a general invoice
VIII be taken.
On the Ohio side of the river in Bel
mont county, there has been some very
large deals made in the last few weeks
which not only includes a large amount
of territory but also some large works,
such as the Rose and Morgan, and the
Pittsburg and Ohio GOAL Company
south of Bellaire, also territory west of
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry. The ag-
gregate paid for these works and land
will amount to several hundred thous-
ands of dollars, and is the largest coal
deal ever made in this county.
The iron and glass industries on the
Ohio side Of the river have been enjoy
ing a most excellent business for some
time, and the outlook for the future is
very bright.
The Wheeling steel and iron plant in
Benwood is lbusily engaged, the steel,
D,,J|1;n~ md ,1o+o Inna, -+ ~, a,+1 bo,j-~
resumed operation early in the week.
The preparatory work for the new tube
mill continues. The large brick sewer.
which vas completed about two weeks
ago, is being used and a force of labor
ers are still excavating for the founda-
ton for the new gas producers.
The work of rec~onstructing another
heating furnace in the tube department
of the Riverside mill, was commenced
during the week.
The exterior iron work of the four
massive stoves for the National Tube
Company's new blast furnace at Bogg's
run has been placed in position. Quite
a number of workmen continue at
work putting UP structural ron in diff
ferent sections of the building.
All the departments OF the riverside
mill by the National Tube Company
are running double turn.
The Wheeling Stamping plant is on
in full and has orders on file insuring
a busy run for weeks.
The usual force Of hands is at work
at the La Belle pottery.
Many orders for machinery special
ties have been received at the Spears
& Riddle machine shops in the past
few weeks.
Miller Brothers tool works in South
Wheeling is busily engaged.
There are bright prospects for a
steady run for the La Belle plant of
the American Tin Plate Company.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

clear toned bells calling Us to Gomez"
and how dearly it will cost us on that
last reckoning days, when we shall be
accused OF the opportunities to hear the
instructions of cur Father and learn
our obligations-opportunfties which
We did not grasp.
Religious ceremonies, instead OF be-
ing a mere fancy, are a direct COM
plIance with the order of the Divine
Master to His apostles, whom He en-
Joined to perform these sacred cere-
monies in cCmmemoration Of Him.
Now consider, too, whether the Church
is forbidding, uncompromising, or is
1t your GOODNESS that makes you seem
indifferent? Does the Church not in
Vlte you? And ! am sure there is no
place more c%ongenial.
II the unsatisfied mind would only
peruse some good authors works
which know would guide him through
an earnest search after truth, he would
soon find that peace which the world
cannot give.
A SINCERE WE'LL WISHER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
Dangerous Coastin..

To the Editor of the Register.
Slr:-i don't forget that | was once
a boy and just as fond of coasting and
Ike sports as any of the present gen
GRAFTON of youngsters. / will admit al
so, thai if the kick | am about to make
was made when | was a boy, it would
have inspired me with the same degree
OF resentment as will this communica-
ton inspire the future Presidents of
to-day. That does not alter the fact.
however, that too much license is
granted the boys in the matter of
coasting. The sport is lot only dan
gerous to the participants, but to 9th
ers. They should not be allowed to
use their sleds where they are in dam
ger of colliding with street cars or
trains, nor should they be permitted
to polish the SIDEWALK on the steel
bridge until it is as smooth as glass.
and a menace to the safety of Island
citizens. Turn the kids loose on any
old hillside where the danger of break
ing their Cwn necks is reduced to the
minimum, and the danger of breaking
somebody else's legs is removed en-
tirely. OLD FOGY.
Wheeling, Feb. 23rd, 1901.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
About

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Lent is here, and society is
observing" it. There are no more balls
but the weekly card parties go. and
there are many gatherings which,
strangely enough, are called strictly
informal" just because it is Lent. 1
know Of two society ladies who have
requested newspaper men not to men
ton their affairs for the same reason.
l have all along believed that there is
more hypocrisy in so-called Society"
than anywhere else in the world. but
why don't some of you newspapermen
expose this half-hearted observance of
Lent. Inc protesting Christians who
play cards and dance during the week,
and put on piouS co~untenances, and
with prayer books and hymnals partic-
ipate in religious services on Sunday.
1 would place in the same category
with an acquaintance of mine who had
not yet broken away from the paren-
tai apron string. and was accustomed
to playing poker all night Saturday,
and cashing in his checks when the
church bells rang Sunday morning.
CANDOR.
Wheeling, Feb. 22nd. 1901.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
WORLD OF LABOR.

London has 1890 diapers.
Austria has women miners.
Pekin has no manufacturers.
Krupp has 1859 employees.
Shanghai has eight cotton mills.
Japan has 5000 union printers.
St. Louis claims So, 900 unionists.
Porto Rico boasts of a labor paper.
Dogs wear shoes in the Klondike.
There are $4,000 brotherhood paint
ers.
Frisco has IL, 900 Chinese domestics.
Hamburg taxes dogs according to
size.
Cleveland newsboys are in the F. G..
L.
Japanese coal SIS equal to Ameri-
can"
New Hampshire's annual shot out
put is S23, GOO, 600.
Trade ~unionists of Oklahoma City
organized to take political action in
dependent of old parties.
The printers Of Montana are urging
the passage by the Legislature OF q
bill to provide for a State printing
plant.
Four thousand Chicago metal work
ers. makers of architectural and struc-
tural iron material, are preparing TO
demand a ~nine--our day on May list
The use of the label OF the United
Brewers National Union is granted
only TO firms where all employees are
organized and cid labor is abolished.
Nearly IA per cent Of the total num-
Der of wage arner in Minnesota are
women, according 10 the report OF the
State Labor Department.
A new cotton ginning machine en-
ables two men TO gin 1000 pounds
daily. and under the old system they
could turn out less than a hundredth
part in the same amount of time.
The Winuow Glass Trust and indie
pendent concerns on April / will close
down so plants and throw 10000 en-
ployes cut OF work. The idea is to cur
tail production and to keep up prices.
An eight-hour Law is now in force
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
DISCARDED.
The Oid Methods of Treating Piles
and Rectal Diseases Supplanted
by the Pyra mid Pile Cure.


and Rectal Diseases SuppIanted
by the Pyramid Pile Cure.
The old methods Of treating piles
by ligature. by the knife or by the
cruel methods of dilatation, be-
sides causing intense pain and fire.
quently collapse and death. are
now known to be but mere make
shifts as far as a cur is con-
cerned.
The liver is responsible for near
ly every case of piles and the
mistake has been made of treating
piles as a purely local disease.
Such is not the case, however, and
the success of the new treatment
known as the Pyramid Pile Cure
has demonstrated it.
The Pyramid Pile Cure Is not a
salve or ointment but a suppository
which is applied at night and abb
sorbed into the sensitive rectal
membrane and acts both as a local
and constitutional treatment and
in cases Of many years standing
this treatment has been effectual.
Thousands of pile sufferers bear
witness to the inestimable value
Of the Pyramid and even those who
have undergone surgical opera
tions without a cure have been hap
PLY surprised by results from a
few weeks treatment with the
Pyramid.
The relief from pain is SO imme-
Glate that patients sometimes i'm
agine that the Pyramid contains
opiates OF cocaine because the re-
lief is so instantaneous, but the
Pyramid Pile Cure is guaranteed
absolutely free from any opiate OF
mineral poison whatever.
The relief is the result of the
astringent properties of the remedy
which causes the little tumors and
contested blood vessels to contract
aryi a normal circulation is estab-
lished.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is strict
ly scientific, both in its compost
ton and in it's therapeutic action,
and the best feature of it is that it
is perfectly safe and harmless. No
i'll effects ever result from it's use,
but only positive benefit.
A singular fact, in view of the
large number of patent medicines
before the public, is that the Pyra-
mid is the only pile cure Of ma
tional reputation. 1t is the only
pile cure popular enough and mer-
itorious enough to be found in
every drug store in the United
States. 1t sells at SO cents for a
full sized package.
A little book on cause and cure
of piles mailed free by addressing
Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall, Mich.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

The Laughlin tin mill is working
every day in all departments and have
plenty Of orders ahead. The new adj
ton is moving ahead rapidly, and dur
ing last week a part of the machinery
was placed in position. The company
expect to lbe able to have the new part
in operation by May first.
The Beaumont Glass factory worked
steadily last week, and report business
very good.
The work on the ~eXcavating for the
new Laughlin sheet mill has been re-
tarded on account of the weather, and
little progress has been made so far,
The blast furnace is working stead;-
ly, and turning out a large amount of
metal.
The Stanton Heater Company re-
mains about the same, new orders be-
ing received each week.
The Structural iron and Bridge
works have their entire plant in opera
ton.
The Spence-Baggs Co. worked every
day last week.
1t is expected that the Crystal glass
works will take charge of the West
Virginia factory Monday, as they OK
peoted to finish invoicing Saturday.
The Acme Metal works report 5usi-
ness very brisk.
The Aetna Standard have all their
plant on except two mills, which make
black plate. 1t is understood they have
a large number of orders ahead for cor
rugated iron, and many orders for
sheets.
The McDermott tool works is busily
engaged.
Mann's Foundry worked every day
last week.
Hopkins Novelty Mould Works is
running to its full capacity.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
4 Suggestion.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Pardon me if l suggest that the
Wheeling Traction Company might do
a good thing for itself and incidentally
for the public of the Island. if it would
construct a new line of railway on the
Island. commencing at the intersection
of South Front and Chic streets. at a
connection with the present Fair
Grounds loop, and running hence north
to Zane and North Front streets, and
running thence north to New Jersey or
Kentucky streets. and thence west to
a connection with the North Huron
street line. This would give a street
car service to at least n thousand
residents who are compelled to
walk from toIthrea OF four squares.
and ] am sure would be a paying In
vestment for thetcompany. / feel con-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

leased the West Virginia Glass House,
at Martins Ferry. from the National
Glass Company, and expect to com
mence to operate it Monday. This will
double the capacity of the company,
which will operate both plants outside
of the trust, and are only governed by
the National Company's prices.
The Suburban Brick Company have
completed sheir boiler house, and will
soon be ready for operation.
The Bellaire Bottle Company is work.
ing every day, with all departments on
in full.
Anderson Bros. Foundry is enjoying
a steady run, and have plenty of or
Gers ahead.
The Century Glass Company is en-
ioying a good business and have their
factory on in full.
The Bellaire Stove Company is work
ing every day and report trade very
good.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
BUEDEWED KyDMEW,

We look in amazement at the burdens
n women carry upon their heads.
Yet how light they are compared with
the burdens some women carry upon
their hearts. There are childless women
whose hearts ache ceaselessly because of
the childless home. That burden of
childlcssness has been lifted from the
heart of many a woman by the use of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Many
OF the obstacles to maternity are remov-
able. Such obstacles are entirely re-
moved by "Favorite Prescription" 1t
contains no alcohol nor narcotic.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
Sent to Columbus.

Yesterday Capt. Carl Reichmann,
who has charge of the local recruiting
station on Market street, sent /. Hoof-
man and Chester B. Hoofman, two new
recruits. to the barracks at Columbus.
where they will be fitted out and drill
ed. 1t is probable that they viii SEQ
service in the philippines.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

The bridging of the Ohio river at
Wheeling dates from 1916, when Noah
Zane and others associated themselves
under the title of the Wheeling and
Belmont Bridge Company. Archibald
Woods, Samuel Sprigg, Joseph Oald-
well, John White, Moses Shepperd,
Motley Hays, Benz. Ruggles, George
PAUL, James Barnes Il Elijah Woods
were other members of the corporation,
which had an authorized capital stock
of $500, 600, in shares of $25 each. In
1888 Noah Zane and his associates, un-
der the act of 1916, commenced the
erection of a wooden bridge between
what is new bridgeport and the Island,
under the supervision of Lee Brown,
who died before the work had pro-
gressed very far. The Zane brothers
finally completed the work in 1897, at
q cost of about s65, 900. Meanwhile
The government was asked TO authorize
the bridging of the eastern branch Of
the river.
Nfforts to secure the erection of a
bridge owe the main channel were con-
tinued, and ON March 10, 1847, the or
iginal acts of the Legislature of Vir-
sginia of 1916 and 1886 were re-enacted
authorizing a wire suspension bridge,
and under this charter Henry Moore,
Daniel c. List, William Paxton, w. T.
Selby, James E. Wharton, James Ba-
ker. Thomas Sweeney and Thomas
Hughes took charge of the project.
John Gilchrist, Esq, made the surveys,
and plans were submitted by Charles
Ellet, of Philadelphia, and F. A. Ro-
beling, of New York. The bridge was
completed in 1850, after complicated
legal and engineering difficulties, too
long to be here recited. The bridge
was blown down May II, 1854, during a
heavy gale, but was reconstructed and
ready for travel in January, 1856. In
1860 the structure was rebuilt, and
again in 1872, under the supervision
of Mr.. Joseph Lawson. Since then
other improvements have been made,
and the structure is now much strong
er than originally, and will be of great
utility for many years to come.
The span is 1,010 feet, and was the
longest in the world at the time of it's
erection.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
BeIlnfre.

The Bellaire Steel Company, as usu-
al, is working every day, and has all
of its workmen busily engaged. The
blast furnace. which has been undergo
ing repairs for some time, has been
completed, and IS now in operation.
The other furnace will likely be blowed
out and repaired in the heal future, as
1t has been in operation for a number
of years. Mr.. James Wilson, formerly
president of this plant, prior to It's be-
ing leased by the National Steel Com
pany.
The three Enameling works Of this
city are all in full operation and enjoy
Ing a good business.
The Crystal Glass Works at Bridge
port is working every day, with their
factory on in full. They have also
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
SUNDAY LETTER BOX.
INTERESTING CONTRIBUTIONS BY
REGISTER READERS TO THEIR
OWN DEPARTMENT.
THE SUBJECTS NOW DISCUSSED

Cover a Wide Range-A Very Interest,"
ing Reply to "A eIiever''-A
Reader objects to Signs Upon Teie-
phone and Telegraph P~oles-Other
Queries and Suggestions and Com
plants.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24
Wheeling Exe-Sores.


To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Is one who takes down a host
of placards from a telegraph or tele-
phone pole, mainly in front of ones
residence, liable to a fine? l often
wonder whether the company owning
the poles, accepts a bonus for per-
hitting the like.
Immediately after the recent cleo
ton one of our city papers stated the
abuse had been carried too far, and
that henceforth mo ~placards'' would
be tolerated. Notwithstanding, these
%eye-sores are tackled UP as plentifully
as ever, often being a good pretext for
suspicious looking characters, who do
not care a straw for the ~placards, to
take in a neighborhooa and its sur
r%oundings. with a view to a good
nights haul.
If people are not liable to get into
trouble, let them who have these be-
decked poles in sight, strip them at
once. FRANK.
Wheeling February %.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

III have never written you how grateful I am
70 you Tor your help in securing good health and
one Of the sweetest, dearest, Thirteen pound
girls that ever came into a home writes Mrs. NJ.
III. II took six bottles of DR.. Pierce's Favorite
prescription, four of the Golden Medical Dis
covery' and four walls of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Favorite Prescription ; / was a new woman, I
cannot make pen describe my heartfelt graft
tude, 50 will close by saying if any one disputes
the value OF Or. P.e-cc's medicines I will be
pleased to confirm the truth Of ali / say if they
viii enclose stamped envelope for reply"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a
ladies laxative. No medicine equals
them for gentleness and thoroughness.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

fident that Council would be glad to
grant such a franchise upon appll-
cation, and am equally certain that
Island people would welcome the con-
Struction Of such a loop.
NORTH FRONT STREET.
Wheeling February %.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

To the Editor of the Register.
Slr:-lsn't there an ordinance re-
curing property owners to remove
snow from the sidewalks within a GER
tain time? If there Is. why is it not
enforced? SLIPPERY.
Wheeling, Feb 18th, 1901.