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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
Thought II a Propo.al.

The pretty girl was soliciting for q
charity publication.
Il have come" she exclaimed sud
denly. Ito take your name." And the
young man remembered it was leap
year and jumped two feet.
ITO take my name. miss?" he STAN.
mered. "Oh. er-that Is. this 70 %
sudden"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19


For years I was
weak and run down,
could not sleep, my
limbs swelled and
the secretions were
troublesome; pains
were intense. l was
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

olate and barren
as the lake itself,
whose only vege-
tation Is sage
brush, which fur.
nishes food for no
living creature,
and whose arid
soil offers moth
ing but a suffocat-
ing dust to choke
the traveller.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

oSSouSS VI AIo engineering uluCulIlSo,
although they were abundant; nor be.
cause it is the longest bridge in the
world, for it is eight times longer
than the longest viaduct ON the East
Coast railroad of Florida; but because
a railway train passing over it is for
one hour out of sight Of land alto
gether except SO much as may be
viewed between the narrow rails that
indicate the path of the train. The
passenger In fact goes to sea in his
Pullman. and even the gulls which
attend in considerable bodies the
passage of every train lend their sup
port to that impression. while the
cobalt blue Of the water, the saline
dash of doors that surge through the
train deepen the belief until without
effort he fancies he is on the deck Of
an ocean liner.
But there the vraisemblance ends
There is no shipping on the lake IL
we except rowboat or two and a
wheeZy old stern wheel steamboat
that was carted in sections from the
and no other aquatic fowl than gulls
nor fish of any kind, nor any form Of
water vegetation along the shadows
which the railway follows in it's Jour
ney from shore to shore. 1t may be
said that the water is as barren as
the desert of which it forms part, and
in its awful desolation presents a
scene without parallel. 1t offers, in.
deed. an attractive field for the imag
nation when the vast valley was an
inland sea extending over 20 degrees
Of longitude and as many of latitude
and may indeed have been the theatel
Of an active animal life which has now
disappeared altogether except for the
indelible traces. left as footmarks,
with here and there fossilized por.
ton of skeleton existence dating
back to the Saurian age.
Curious and interesting as these
facts are. the railway is after all the
most interesting feature of the lake.
1t strikes straight across watel
basin As miles in breadth, embracing
1900 square miles. The permanent
way was spilled and then filled in with
gravel, but frequently while building a
section of the road would disappear
In the quicksand soil in an hour, and
then the railroad men had to rebuild
It with infinite pains and cost. One
section, where it was estimated that
100000 cubic feet of filling would be
required, demanded 116,0O0,000 cubic
feet before track could be laid. But
when the road was done it was the
most perfect railway construction in
the whole world-34 miles of abso.
iutely straight track with no per.
ceptible grade. There is one mile
which for mere mathematical pur.
poses is calculated at one inch per
mile.
Across this viaduct the big powered
oil-burning engines employed on the
Southern Pacific railroad move 20
and 80 loaded cars with ease, and
some of the new engines haul 100
loads on this division. The average
freight train OIL the easiest gradients
in the east rarely exceeds 40 loaded
cars. 1t is well to have strong en-.
gines, and that the lake furnishes so
much interest to passengers, because
there follows 600 miles of land as des.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

the Central Pa,
cific railroad, he
passes on the
Lucien cutoff over
a vast arm of
Great Salt lake,
in some aspects
the most remark.
able niece Of rail.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

no cure Tor me and I was given up to
die. Being urged, I used Doan's Kid.
ney Pills. Soon I was better and in q
Few weeks was about the house, we'll
and strong again."
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
oster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

When the other fellow offers TO com.
promise It means that you have the
best Of Il.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

The man who marries . nervous
woman soon discovers what nerve
force really u.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
4 SURGICAL
0PERAT ION

If there is any one thing that .
woman breads more than another il
ts 9 surgical operation.
We can state without fear of q
contradiction that there are hun.
dreds, yes, thousands, of operations
performed upon women in our hos.
pitfalls which are entirely unneces.
cary and many have been avoided by
LYDIA EPINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
For proof of this statement read
the following letters.
Mrs. Barbara Base, of Kingman.
Kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
"For eight years I suffered from the
most severe form Of female troubles and
was told that IN operation was nv only
hope Of recovery. I wrote MIRA Pinkham
for advice, and took Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, and it has saved
my life and made me well woman"
Mrs. Arthur r. House, Of Church
Road, Moorestown. N. J., writes:
II feel it is my duty to let people
NAsO" WAoV AyNAes ~ AuhudU = VSRSs
table Compound has done for me. I
suffered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
operation was necessary. My husband
objected. and urged me to try Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and to-day I am well and strong"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousandso{
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, abroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
Brick from Furnace slau.

A company is being formed at Belle.
fonte. Pa, to manufacture brick, the
chief ingredient Of which will be fur.
>ace Stag.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
LIKE OCEAN TRAVEL
LuclEN CUTOFF OVER THU
GREAT SALT LAKE.
Remarkable Piece Of Railroad En-.
cheering Where Passenger 10
for an Hour Out Of SIGHT
Of the Land.

When the transcontinental traveller
leaves Ogden, Utah, going west over
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

Everybody encourages the fads OF
the men who are willing to spend
money on them.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
BEp.souNo FOR MONTHS.
Hope Abandoned After Physlcians'
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos shearer, Yew and Wash.
1ngton Sts., Centralia, Wash. saws:
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

It takes more than an eye.opener to
make the topper see the error of his
ways.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

Thankful for every spark in prison gloom,
Thankful for every breath in fetid room,
ananktul Tor every white faced, wistful child
Saved from the click of Shuttle and Of loom.
Thankful that war has taken less Of toll,
Thankful that peace has writ a fairer scroll,
thankful for every instinct of the heart
That brings us nearer to the final goal
Thankful for men to stand and dare and fight
Thankful for every glimpse of coming light,
thankful for every effort, great or small,
That finds its inspiration in the Right.
Thankful? All, yes, for every battle won.
For every better thing that has begun
But most for thistle star set in the crown,
Lord, that the Nation still is proving on.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

A word to tho wise is suficient-it
he is paying for 1t at his end of the
long distance telephone.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

Even society bud doesn't care to
marry a blooming idiot.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
g. Is ,@Zpk.whzeg

Only two weeks in the city.
Twenty years. 1t seems to me,
An my very soul is achin'
For the woods O. Ch,tt.agee.
All the streets is wet an sticky,
Nasties' mud ever see,
An the plants I've seen agrowin'
Don't desarve the name o. tree.
Up moth, now, the snow lays purely.
All the woods is green an white;
Fir boughs bent by snow atop 'em
Makes funny kind o. light
Unnerneath-it's better'n churches
Not exackly dark or bright,
But, somehow, you think of angels
Havin' passed thar in the night.
Speak o. churches, I went into one.
Mornin' O. Thanksgivin' day;
Allus gone to church that mornin'-
Mighty soothin' like to pray
Fer the folks faint got no blessin's
But mark you what say
It amt no fun to be prayed fur
Upon Thanksgiving day!
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

local applications. . they canuot reach tho die
deafness and that BY remedies
Deaines: ie caused by an innamcd condition Of the
tube 10 indamed you have . rumbling sound or i'm.
perfect bearing and when It Is entirely closed Deaf
eaken out and this tube restored to its normal condi.
MOI hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
put OF ten are caused by Catarrh, which fs nothing
but an inaamed condition OF tho mucous surfaces
we VIII give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
b. Hairs Catalrh Cure Send for circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, @.
eold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Aals Family Pins for constipstion.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19

important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-11-19
IKE Halrs Family Pills for constipation.

Many man makes q fool of him
self by acting smart.
"A good nrm to ship your cream to-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
BIG MERGER
Is the Result of Fairmont Coal
Company's Acquisition
of. Bonds.

With the acquisition of the $780,
900 5 per cent bonds of the South
ern Coal Transportation Company by
the Fairmont Coal Company the for
mer corporation passes Gus of ex-
istence. The Fdrmont Coal Com
pany was the owner of the entire
capital stock of the Southern Trans
portation Company.
AS of Mach 10, 1908, the Southern
Coal and Transportation Company
gave the Fairmont Coal Company a
deel to ali of its property, both real
and personal, including about 5000
acres of coal in Barbour and Har-
rison counties. also the Berryburg
mine, which is situated on branch
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
and has been in operation for several
years. In consideration Thereof the
Fairmont Coal Company assumed the
bonded debt of the Southern Coal
and Transportation Company $780,
00o) and took over all its assets and
liabilities.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
ON. MARKET
Broaddus Addition Lots Will
Be Placed Wednesday by
Wilson & Dennison. I

Wilson & Dennison. real Estate
Agents, who have been commissioned
exclusive agents for the sale of the
lots in the new Broaddus addition in
the city of Clarksburg. will place the
lots in the market Wednesday. The
lots are 40 and SO feet frontage and
vary in depth from 100 to $50 feet
each. They will bring from $3.50 to
$4,000 each according to location.
The addition Is the last one in the
city, and 1t will be converted into a
handsome residence section. The
fine trees there and modern improve
ments that will be made will make
the addition most suitable and deslr.
able for dwelling houses and 1t will
undoubtedly build up in short time.
Sewers will be laid and there will be
street grades and grading. besides
other Improvements.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
Mrs. Gavin Injured.

Mrs. j. ". Gavin, the mother OF
the young women who lost their
lives was not SO fortunate as the 9TH
er members OF the family who escap-
ed with their lives. She found her
way through the smoke and flames
to side window on the third floor
and jumped twenty feet below to the
roof OF an adjoining building She
fortunately alighted on her feet, and
was not greatly injured. though she
had Just emerged from a serious IN
ness. From the roof of the building
she was taken to the ground by way
of a ladder. While being conveyed
to nearby home. the man carrying
her tripped, and in the fail Mrs.
Gavin was seriously injured. and In
formation from the scene OF the fire
was to the effect that her condition
was such that her recovery might be
impossible. Mrs. Gavin, besides be-
ing injured, is ii state OF collapse.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
T|NPLATE EMPLOYEES .
WILL HOLD PICNIC
At Union Park and on the Base
Ball Grounds on
Aug. %.

a big basket picnic and field meet
of the $50 employees of the Phillips
Sheet and Tin Plate Company will be
held at Union Park and the base
ball grounds the afternoon and eve
ming of Saturday, August %.
An elaborate athletic program
has been arranged and there will be
feastlng and dancing at night.
Among the athletic contests will be a
baseball game, 100-yard dash free
for-all. an S0-yard dash, open to per-
sons Weighing 200 pounds or over, a
5O-yard dash open to ladies weighing
$50 pounds or over, q 75-yard race
for ladies. three-legged free-forSail
race, a sack race open to boys under
l6 years of age, a potato race with
similar conditions, a running high
jump free for all. disc throwing free
for all, shot putting contest, tug-o'-
war running broad jump free for
all. creased pig catching, etc.
Two prizes will be offered in each
of the athletic contests.
During the afternoon and evening
the italian band will discourse music
at frequent intervals adding to the
p''uSuatS VI liz ShShS' ~ oSioStN
dancing will begin in the casino and
continue until midnight.
All participants in the athletic
games will be tin plate employees. but
this does not mean that the affair is
to be at all exclusive as pressing in
vitation is extended through these
columns by those in charge of the
outing to all to attend and enjoy
the afternoon and evening with
them.
A more detailed account of the pro-
gram is promised later. when the ar
engagements have been completed for
one of the greatest and grandest pic
mics and field days ever witnessed in
this section of the state.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
oyERTAxED
Hundreds OF ClarlSsburg Readers
Know What II Means.

5 ~ -. .
The kidneys are overtaxcd.
Have too much to do.
They tell about 1t in many aches
and pains.
Backache. sideache. headache.
Early symptoms OF kidney Ills. K
Urinary troubles. diabetes, Bright's
disease follow.
A clarksburg citizen tells here OF
certain cure.
Mrs ]. w. Harden, living at ash
Jackson street, Carksburg. w. Va.
says II was in poor health for a
number of years. had dun bear
ing-down pain across my kidneys ac-
companled Mt times by rheumatic
twinges so severe that was hardly
able to get around. The kidney act
ion at times was too frequent and
again Just the reverse. My head
ached great deal at times. the
pain extending to the back of my
head, and in the morning would be
tlerd and languid. There was a puff
fitness under my eyes and my ankles
would often be swollen My health
was in n serious condition and when
learned of Doan's Kidney Pills.
procured a box ut Wells & Hayma-
ker's Drug Store. soon felt their
good effects and in short time my
good health had been restored.
owe my present healthy condition en-
tirely to Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York. Sole Agents for the uni
ted States.
Remember the name-Doan's--
and take no other
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
Relatives Here.

Mrs. Gavin is sister of Mrs. Kate
Clancy, of this city. The daughters
are well known in clarksburg having
visited their relatives here. Mrs.
Clancy and daughter, Mrs. Jennie
Harmon and Gertrude Gavin, the lat.
ter of Wheeling. all left Clarksburg
Tuesday afternoon over the Short
Line, for Wheeling. News of the
lamensable happening was received
by acquaintance OF the family here
Tuesday morning with shock OF
pain. Miss Gertrude Gavin was here
from Wheeling on a visit to the
Glancys. She is cousin Of the
girls Who persisted in the fire.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
FOR sN|SHER
Are the People Of cabeIl and
Adjoining Counties
Says Mr.. Skies. "

When asked as to the political sit
uation in his section of the state.
Austin NJ. Skies of Huntington, who
Is here to help Republican State
Chairman s. v. Matthews as his sec
rotary during the Campaign, said to
one of the Telegram editors today:
I'VE will give Charles w. Swisher
very large majority this fall in
Cabell and adjoining counties as
nearly everybody down there is for
him."
Mr.. Skies says the swIsher out
look is exceedingly bright in that
section OF the state. despite the eff
fairy stories in the interests Of the
boilers,
Mr.. Skies will remain in Clarks-
burg until after the election and will
give the work of the Republican
headquarters his personal attention
He served in 1904 as secretary to
State Chairman Elliott Northcott.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
WANTS TO KNOW
About the UnfriendIy Action of
President Davila Does
Uncle Sam.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. IL
The state department is taking up
directly with the government OF
Honduras the settlement OF the
questions arising from the cancella.
tion of the exequaturs of'the Ameri.
can consul and vice consular officers
at Ceiba, which was done by Presi-
dent Dayila because of the alleged in
tervention of those Offices in the po-
litical affairs of Honduras.
For this purpose 1t has directed
Mr.. Dodge, the American minister to
Salvador. to proceed at once to Teguc-
igalpa. the capital of Honduras, for
conferences with the officials OF the
foreign Office there.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
A Faithful Fried.

Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since
1t was first introduced In 1872. and
have never found one instance where
a cure was not speedily effected by
Its use. j have been a commercial
traveller for eighteen years. and never
start out on trip without this, my
faithful friend says Fl. s. Nichols.
of Oakland. Ind. Ter. When a man
has used remedy for thirty-five
years he knows its value and Is
competent to speak of 1t. For sale
by all dealers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
Chronic plarrhoea Relieved

Mr. Edward q. Henry, with the
United States Express Company Com
pany, Chicago. writes. Our General
superintendent. Mr.. Quick. handed
me a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy some
time ago to check an attack of the
old chronic diarrhoea. have used
it since that time and cured many
on our trains who have been sick.
am an old soldier who served with
Rutherford B. Hayes and William
Mckinley four years in the 23rd
Ohio Regiment, and have no all
ment except chronic diarrhoea. which
this remedy stops at once. For sale
by all dealers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
COUNTY LEVY
DECIDED UP ON
SN|SHEB
CONTINUED from page u

Continued from page u
about him history--brief though 1t
may be-that stands out preeminent
as one OF the remarkable things in
this age when wealth has corrupted
politics.
Wealth played no part in thiG
young mans rise and we should be
quick to respond to him in this time
OF need, and knowing West Virgin
tans as ! do. believe. that the party
will cast off the calumny heaped up
on this young man. look for and find
his sterling qualities; and when the
masses have chance to know him
they will admire him as l do. and
defeat the ends OF. those who seek to
ruin him and the party, because
they have been unsuccessful them
selves in attaining the prominence
that Secretary of State swisher has
attained"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
MACK AT FA1Rv1Ew.

FAlRvIBW, Neb.. Aug. 11-Nor-
man E. Mack, chairman of the Demo-
cratic national committee, arrived
here this afternoon. The executive
committee will hold conference
with Bryan at which campaign plans
will be discussed. A number OF the
members of the notification commit
tee are already here.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
A cocK.rA1L FOR THE FEET

Use AlIen's Foot-Ease, powder 10
be shaken into the shoes. If you have
tired. aching feet. try Aliens Foot
Ease. ( 1t rests the feet and makes
new or >tight shoes easy. Cures, ach-
ing. swollen, sweating feet. Relieves
corns and 'bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try 1t today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores,
csc. Don't accept any substitute.
For FREE trial package, address,
Allen S. olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
ALLISON FUNERAL
Is Held in Quiet Manner and
His Burial is
Private.

DUBUQUE. Ia, Aug. s-Funeral
services Of Senator Allison were held
today at the Allison home and were
very simple. The size of the house
limited the number of people at the
services. Rev. j. T. Gergen, West
minister Presbyterian pastor, officiat-
ed. The burial was private.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
AUTO ExPLoDEs
Killing Two Occupants and Injuring
Two of the Others.

GAINESVILLE; o.. Aug. 1o-Mrs.
Mary Rowden. sixty-tive, and Mrs.
Rose Beckwith, forty-three, were in
stantly killed and Fred Beckwith,
forty-five. fatally injured, and Beg
sic Beckwith, his daughter, were
burned by the explosion of steam
automobile on Stickey Hill eight
miles from here. The party was on
the way home and running at the cate
OF eight miles an hour when the ma
chine exploded.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13

When the stomach. heart or kid
ney nerves get weak. then these or
gans always fail. Don't drug the
stomach nor stimulate the heart or
kidneys. That is simply a make
shift. Get prescription known to
druggists everywhere as DIR. Shoop's
Restorative. The Restorative Is pre-
pared especially for these weak in
sue nerves. Strengthen these nerves
build them up with DR.. Shops Re-
storative and see how quickly help
will come. Sold by all dealers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
60 EAST on yAcAr1oN

Miss Cora Corpening. OF this city.
and Miss Alta Smith. of Wolf Sum-
NIT, will leave Thursday on yaca-
tion trip to Atlantic City, from which
place they will go to visit New York.
Washington and Philadelphia. They
will be gone three weeks.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-08-13
TROLLEY SYSTEMS
Are to Be Built Soon to Connect
Pittsburg With Several
Ohio Cities.
RNRM-

wELLsv1LLE, O.. Aug. 1o-The
construction of interurban roads to
connect Columbus. Cleveland and
Cincinnati with Pittsburg is. expected
in few months. The line will be
built from Bellaire to GAINESVILLE.
completing the connection. East
Liverpool capitalists have completed
arrangements to bridge the Ohio
river at Parkersburg and extend the
Columbus system.