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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
GERMAN fsTlSAsf5R IS 5:ii !,
< STAIsTED TO BOSTON.
, syr.ssoa,.rrp 4 i,ssss

~ ,t1Y.AbSoolAIko'bAkHsllt Wv ~
BAR HARB0R, R.. Me-, Nov. The
three months stay here OF the In
termed North German Lloyd line
steamer, Kronprinzessin Cecil1e.
ended today when conveyed by the
United States destroyers, Terry and
Lamson, she started for Boston. The
weather was fair with a moderate
breeze when the steamer with one
destroyer short distance ahead and
the other close astern departed at
a a. m: It was expected that she
would reach Boston late in the af-
ternoon.
The change in the port OF in
ternment was made because it was
considered that the anchorage here
would be dangerous during the win
ter storms. Although 1t was intended
to steam within the three mile limit
as far as possible, no interference
was anticipated as the government at
war with Germany had given official
assurance that none Of their war
vessels would molest the steamer on
her voyage to Boston.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06

M n y = ~ y y
In Pendletcn county Fred Nsl
Kim6le, Branch; NJ Kimble Btisiiys
Run: James 2. 7 Mi llenax, Cave Ali6sl
Robertson, Creek; John G. Dahn,et
lpahmer; o Ulysses s, Hnrman, Key j
Henry p. Harper, Macksyiile; James
fH: Mumbert, Miles; Georgs Il: iPsIfien
slbarger, Meyers; Joseph AZ Huiii6pn
1onego; Elijah Vance, Roaring Amos
Bowers, Sugar Grove; Joseph
Teter, Teterton; William Judy
-zigler. n. a 3
In Hampshire count De
Haven, Cacape ehon; Rufus p. 'ens!
dali. Coldstream; Lydia, A. spS
Concord; Streit P. Rudolph, billions
run; Granville r. Park, EordhillsS
Charles l. Largent, Good Evan
Emmett, Hanging Rock; BefJamin q.
Miller, Higginsvtlle; David II i,Ett
rick, High View; Henson p look,
Hooks Mills; Elizabeth Haines, Hoy
Nance II. Ludwick, Junction; RenB9E
F. Davis, Kirby; \ u. r !. Carrier. L.
lew: Stella Pugh i NJ tillbrook; AZ
Cess, North River Mills: Edgar Ds
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
COMPLAINT
Is Filed with the Interstate
Commerce Commission Of
the United States.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-James
Kennedy and Company, Limited, have
hled q complaint with the Interstate
Commerce Commission against the
Kanawha- and West Virginia, the
Chesapeake and Ohio and the Balti-
more and Ohio railroads. The com
pany alleges that It was overcharged
$36.42 on a shipment Of lumber from
Blakeiy. w. Va. to Locust Point, Nd.
1t asks that the amount be refunded
and q new rate Of not to exceed 81
cents be established.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
UNlF0RNIII|. SYSTEM
For Keeping Pipe Line Accounts
is to Be Considered by the
Commission. 5
tspEctAL 70 rAG rrLtaRA,.,

WASHINGTON, New. GA meet
ing which will be Of interest to the
oil men of West Virginia and other
OIL producing states has been an
nounced by the Interstate Commerce
Commission to be held at the New
Willard hotel at 10 a. m., November
1s, with view to perfecting a uni
form system for pipe line accounts.
To that end a bulky publication has
been sent out this week outlining a
number of the proposed accounts
and asking carrierato be prepafed to
discuss them at the time of the CON
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
BOOTH MOVES TO CITY.

W. I. Booth and family are moving
from Shinnston to Clarksburg this
week. where Mr.. Booth, being presi-
dent Of the Clarksburg Trust Cons
pany. a recently organized but rap
Idly growing financial institution.
Mr.. and Mrs. Booth have many
friends in Shinnston. and they are
the kind of people that ali regret Ia
see, leaving the I. town. but Mr..
Booths success in Elarksburg bank
ing circles is already assured, and
his friends at Shinnston and else
where are glad Of It.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
TWO HUNDRED MEMBERS.
OF THE CREW MISSING

BERLIN. Nov. "a report reach
ing here from Wilhelmshaven shows
that 256 men are missing from the
crew Of the German cruiser. Yerck.
which was sank recently OF the
North sea coast Of Germany as a re-
suit Of an accidental contact with a
German. mine. Three hundred and
eighty-four members OF the crew
were taken off by another vessel.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
INDUSTRIAL LINES
Win Tensiof Thousands Of Dol
lars by Interstate Commerce
Commissions Decision.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Nov. g.
In supplemental decision today in
the industrial railway case the Inter
state Commerce Commission direct
ed trunk line railroads to reestablish
allowances on divisions such as the
United States Steel Corporation rail
ways, which are conceded common
carriers. Tens of thousands OF dol
lars annually will accrue to the in
dustrial lines through the decision.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
SALVATION ,l.vgi = : u sAastr silleElse

Brighdier Nflliam Hunter: i.sts or
New York cisS wilis c6ndnct 4 i6St .
ing Of the saivati ti64 Army AZ Il
O'Clock Friday 4eninE if Stiie &rnf +.
hail on hIfii; stree f1r4 a |ai
HQntsi' Mas one Of Tie deieeateS |5
The illfefna ttpn0I ionftnfIon held I'M
London this year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
LONG BATTLE Is STILL WAGED
.(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS. !

Sl
PARIS, Nov. 6--The French official announcement
given out today yesterday passed without any per
ceptibe modification the front The lighting between
Dxlde and the Lys continued without any marked ad-
vance or retirement The communication follows:
There was no perceptible modification during the
day Of yesterday anywhere the front The lighting
continued between Dxmude and the ys with the same
characteristics without any marked advance OF retre-
ent There was violent the north Of Ar
1s and also directed upon without results for the
enemy. Il
The German effort Belgium and in the north OF
France continues The Germans seem to have undertaken
changes the composition Of their forces which are OPP
Grating this region and reenforcmg their reserve
corps composed of new which have been
severely tested with active troops with the idea Of
new least to mltlT
cate the bloody checks which have been inflicted upon
Them. a
the and the Oe and between the Olse and
been actions. Wehave consolidated
on village Antechy the west Of Of Roye
wagons has been destroyed by the fire OF our
range in the region of Nampoe to the
Aigue Near Bac we have reaken the
apgeu which had been captured by There
has been furious fight Argoe where result OF
district fresh attacks enemy have been rephed
of the Granite Couronne Of Nancy the chain
Of positions surrounding Nancy the region the
est between Bacarat and Blamont our advance
poss have attacked by mixed dachmens OF the enemy
whose movements everywhere checked.
Russia officially great Russian victory IN Gal
ical,
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OFFICES DISCONTINUED.

( fsrEe,Al 70 THs TELEGRAM
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. g.
The postoftices at Derfee, Clay coun-
ty, and Skidmore, Jackson county,
have been ordered discontinued No
vember 14. Mail will be sent In
stead to Eldorado and Ripley. re-
spectiyeiy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
FORTYsHEAVY GUNS ARE
BEING TAKEN TO; ARRAS

LONDON. Nov. 6-An Amsterdam
despatch states that forty heavy
gupns arrived at Aix-la-C Chappelle
yesterday designed for Arras. Twelve
long empty trains are also proceeding
to Namur and sixty arrnored automo-
biles with mitrailleuses have left for
Ostend according to the same ad-
yices.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
AUS IAN liner
BROI n I'Ii;RO UGH.
Turks Successfully Bombard Seaport
and Seize Some British Steamers,
While Main Battle Continues
Without Marked Advance
-fRY AssocIArED PRESS. ]

@ PETROGRAD via London Nov. 6.-The Russians
have recaptlred the Gacia town OF Jarosau and have
taken thousand Austrian prisoners, according to tel
egram received here today from Lemberg
Jaroslau seventeen miles northwest of the Austrian
fortress Of Przemysl The Austrian attempt cut off the
Russian attackers the message says finally have broken
Austrians are retreat aleng the river
San IL ri
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
JAPANESE LOSSES ARE
HEAVIER THAN ENGLAND'S

TOXIC. Nov. e. Complete casual
ty lists containing the names of the
killed and wounded to date and the
operations around Tsing-Tau show
that the British had two killed and
eight wounded, their wounded includ-
ing two majors and the Japanese
had two hundred killed and S7S
wounded.
The Official announcement issued
by the government today stated that
the bombardment Of Tsing-Tau con.
tinues. It also states that aeroplanes
are dropping bombs and circulars
into the besieged port. The circu-
lars warn the inhabitants not to par
rticipate in the military operations in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
GERMANS RETlRE .FRoM THE YsER
.tRY ASSOCIATED PRESS. p J

LONDON Nov. 6-An Amsterdam despatch says:
he Telegraph learns from Sus Holland that the Germans
retired that the Begans have occupied
banks Of the The last village evacuated Suyye
troops returning fro there Bruges The battle is
triangle of Dmud Rouers and Ypres Many
of the leaving Bruges and making their way to
Holland
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06

e, WAsHINGToN. D, C.. Nov.
William r, Davis. Of Northview.
s.ierlSshhrG Va has applied
thf6iieh C1nEtes ssitat Neeiy fbf .
pension. IL I.s| s. Z, G s i q
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
Sumner Derbyshire qefto and Driver Osborne.
ROUND IA BLE WILL
MEET AT FAIRlklOlVT

from Amsterdam says:s q
IA telegram from Berlin an
nounces that the emperor in. a cabi-
net order has promised q reward Of
750 marks. about s 8Ss for each ma
chine gnn: captured." 3 50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
TURKS BoMBARD BATUM
(RY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

2
AMSTERDAM via London Nov. GA despatch from Sofia,
saws that cruisers have successfully bombarded
the Russian fortified seaport Of Batm the east shore OF the
Black sea-.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
TURKS SEIZE STEAMERS
fRy ASSOCIATED PRESS.
(BY ASSOCIATED PREssO
T0ND0N Nov CA despatch Liverpool says that the
seized the British steamers, Assiout and City Of Khrs

was forced to cross back over the
Yser."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
EMPEROR OFFERS REWARDS
FOR CAPTURE OF GUNS

81 ~ Assse,s4sb passtt Il Z.
LONDON, Nov. n despate
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-06
THE WEATHER Y !:

Fair tonight and Saturday ~ A1
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
POPES DOCTOR
DEGREES the Attempt to Shorten
the Life Of the Late
Pope Plus K.
az ..seel.1.o ,.r.p

ROME, Aug. 22.-Dr. Marchiafaya
one Of the two physicians who were
at the deathbed of Pope Plus x, has
given the Associated Press the fol
lowing statement:
The pope died Thursday, August
90, about 1:15 in the morning.
81. MARCHIAFAVA.'F
When in formed Of the premature
announcement In the United States
of the pontiff's death and the claim
made that 1t actually occurred prior
to the time announced, the doctor
said he thought It ridiculous to doubt
the exact hour at which the pope
died and decried the attempt to
shorten his life by hours In view OF
the fact that there are plenty OF Wit
nesses who saw him alive early
Thursday. morning.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
DOZEN WORK INC DAS
OF CAMP AIGN z EN- IN

can be the proud owner OF 4 seven
passenger Stud baker touring car for
just a few weeks, effort during your
spare time Is worth your earnest CON
alteration Now that the Campaign
Is drawing so near to the close Il Is
certainly worth all the time you can
devote to It.
During the time that still remains
|of the campaign the fifteen handsome
prizes and twenty per cent c6inh,is-
sion win be won. and each COM
petitor should be sure to see All his
friends and ask for thtirS Support 10
order to make himself sure Of win
ming. Every: competitor should turn
In as many Of the $50 clubs nov be-
fore the end Of the campaign and fef
them In as soon Is possible for n
he waits until the last day be wllI
have more friends than he can seq:
hence the result viii be- 10 VIII lose
.a.--
CONTINUED on page stgEt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
FORTS AT NAMUR AND
MOVE TOWARD WEST
OIL GUT
Is ShoNnsMot to Have Greatly
Disturbed Business Inter
ests in Oil City.

OIL CITY. Pa. Aug. 22.-That the
recent cut in purchaslng price Of the
crude product OF the OIL fields has. not
greatly disturbed business interests
contingent thereto was Indicated to-
day by the chamber of commerce
statement calling attention to the
fact that eleven new buildings to cost
about eleven million dollars are now
under construction. Those include a
foundry for tho National Transit
Company, a state armory. an Odd
Fellows building, a structure for the
United Gas Company, q Young Mems
Christian Association building and
four churches. n \.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
GERMANS SUFFER HARD BLOW
fRY ASSOCIATED PRESS. y.

(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS a1
LONDON Aug. pa despatch from ST. Petersburg says
that the Russian general advance both Austria and Germany
progressing without interruption
big cavalry engagement of the northern Friday
blow the Germans Prussia
German regiment captured Aviaors throwing bombs
the German entertainments and military buildings
despatch from ST. Petersburg It is officially
that the Russian advancing along the
German frontier and maintaining the offensive
at every point of contact.
Official resources confirmed the report that the
the three days fighting the Drona and that
Germans
The German advance into Belgium going today appar
emily without serious check Having taken Brussels the
Emperor William forcing their steadily and rapidly
the north and west They have occupied Client
Bughes and Ostend Theyoud appear endeavorng
time they would be drawing closer the French frontier
Southeast of Brussels they investing the fortified
Namur on the Meuse
1t is reported from Antwerp that the Germans will contn
Brussels contentng themselves merely with marching
through the city This determination however be altered
attitude of the city treasurer of Brussels quoted
will million dollars demanded by the
g ermans war tax. III 2
Nh declares officially that part the Servian army
aded Bosnia and that another great battle expected in the
future
The time limit of the Japanese utimatum to Germany de-
handing the surrender of the German holdings
and Japan is described fully
German positions. despatch saws that
the German ambassador to Japan will said for Seattle August 26
that number of German officials have already left
of the German occupation of Brussels has posted IN
Berlin The story told in aconc despatch of
American ambassador Berlin published
that Americans have been i'll treated in Germany He declares
today they much security Germany
sinking the British Hyadas by the German cruiser
Dresden.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
PRESIDE ~ ~ n an
TALKS ABOUT FAIR
GLASSWORFzE Frs ASK
FOR WAGE INCREASE
At a Meeting But No Definite
Decision is Arrived at by
Conferees.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 22.-The current
number Of the Glassworker says:
A considerable amount OF ginger
has been injected into the window
glass market and shipments during
the week have been brisk with a large
volume of inquiries being received
almost every mail. Several months
ago The Glassworker. advised buyers
not to, delay In filling their require
ments and the present situation in the
trade shows that the dope As running
true to form. In fact it now appears
TO be question OF the customer tax
ing what he can get instead Of getting
exactly what he wants.
There is decided shortage In pop
CONTINUED on page nve.)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
GERMAN REIREA IS IRAGEDY
(BY AssocIATED PRESS.

(BY ASSOCIATED PREss.) az
ROME via PAR1s,A Aug 22The TIbuna today publishes
under the internal fire of the French
tilery became tragedy 81
impossible for Germans whence this fire
sen the Rhine the correspondent continues
body of German troops approaching the night mstoo
French commenced firing them The mistake was
not discovered undawn The German all
night long wreaking havoc among their men.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22

Mazatlan, today by order Of the tteas-
ury department at Washington. The
Masatlan Is German owned, and is
laden with coal originally bought by
the German consulate here for deiiv-
cry aboard the German cruiser, Beip-
zig, at sea.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
Describes Preparations Made
andis Enthusiastic over
the Prospects.
RECORD BREAKING CROWDS
will Find Ready and Easy 40
cess over Fine Road to
the Grounds.

September: i, q. 8 and A are dates
uppermost In the minds Of all the
people Of Harrison county as well as
the thousands upon thousands IN the
central part of the state as !. those
dates mark the time Of the annual
fair here. Ever possible preparation
has been made for this big yearly
event, the greatest In the county.
The West Virginia Fair Association
has not only been busy preparing for
the big fall festival but the people
generally have also been busy get
ting ready forsit. That the fair will
eclipse all previous ones held here
goes without saying with those who
ere familiar with the indications and
preparations. The oficials of the fair
are especially pleased with the out
look for the largest attendance In the
associations history, there being
every evidence that the multitude
will greatly outrumber the record
breaking attendance Of former years.
The premium list has been made
more attractive than ever and since
the issuance of the annual fair book
a few weeks ago great interest has
been manifested and It may be truly
sid that everyone In the county In
terested In its progress along agricul-
tural, Industrial and mechanical lines
is putting forth supreme effort to
make the September fair q thing OF
beauty and q Joy forever. The mag
nitude Of the exposition promises to
make 1t the greatest fair ever held
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
IN IMAGINARY FLEET
CoARATED BY AUsTRIANs.

LONDON. Aug. ga despatch
from Rome says that during Thursday
night the Austrian feet engaged in q
violent artillery combat with an mag
airy feet. The mistake was discover
ed only after q six hours cannonade.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
BUST OF THE EMPEROR
SAVES SOL DlER'S LIFE
, osr ssseeisrrp pssss,

MARSEILLEs, France, Aug. 22-
Among the French wounded who have
arrived here Is a soldier who has been
fighting in Lorraine. He owes his life
to a small bust OF Emperor William,
which he picked up In a village school
and placed in his hayersack. A Ger
man bullet struck the bust and dam
aged the head.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22

guns Another story to the effect that two Bel
gian officers manacd to the srups of
this to accompany the corege through city The
spectacle provoked angry grow the popuace who were
threatened by the cavalrylnen.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
BUILDING BOOM.

Quite a building boom at Arbutus
Park is predicted. Two houses. are
building and seven others are prom
Used this year. When completed
they win make eighteen of the. thirty.
i've lots built upon. The newly
road from Broad Oaks
has aided. = SSs
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
IT al r
TO ASS IBl T.
Movement Will Be Proclaimed BIZ Tie
King Who Has Been Won Over
From Non Intervention By His
Ministers Argument
(BY A sSOCIATEp PREss. !

PARIS Aug % general mo- lization I'M aya has been
decided upon and accord
ing to- snug
Cling through to his paper.
asserts that King recent
et obliged to all idea of
won over by the argument Of his ministers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22

Marriage licenses have been Issued
70 Marion CroWl and Hlisabe-. D.
] Lesson and Caeinenc Spadat6rc ana
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
no QUORUM.

city council failed to muster a quor-.
UNI last evening and hence 1t held no
meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
BEL elAN. DEFENSE COMPLETED
~ Assnc1Ar,rpn pRrss !


Aug o. Official information public today to
the of Belgian troops before Antwerp
has been completed in good order.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-22
MARRIAGE hfoRsEs.

tCcntinued on page I'VE. ) !.
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OnIylTwo.Weekst to Win Or Lose
One of the Three Automo-
bhes or Other Prizes.
NEW LEADERS HEAD LIST
Competitors Running Close and
Work from Now on until
Close Will Win Prizes.
ToDAY's LEADERS.

ToDAY,s LEADERS. I
Capital Prize. j
Hardin r. Hammer. 1850 I
; First Grand Prize.
7. J. Holt. 1910 !
Second Grand Prize. !.
. 9. F. Liner. $3.50. so.ss5 !
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Second Grand Prize.

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-07-17
THE 500 CANAL
THIRD LOCK"
At COMPLET|0
ENGINEERS ~ CHARGE OF THE
WORK PREDICT THAT WlTHlN
MONTH IT WILL BE OPEN TO
NAVIGATION.

sault Ste Marie Mich July lf.-
With a length 3-O feet greater than
any other loc1 IL the world. the new
third lock" at the 500 canal is rap.
idly nearing completion and eng.a-
eers in charge Of the work today
predict that within a month II win
be open to navigation. The new lock
has a total length Of 1850 feet, a
width Of 50 feet and a depth suifc-
lent 10 permit boats Of 2l-.oOt draft
10 pass through it,
The completion Of this new work
viii be epochal ia the history Of great
lake navigation. With the locks al
ready in operation here, It will permit
a gross tonnage 10 pass through from
the waters OF Lake Superior TO the
lower lakes that is ten times great
er than the expected annual tonnage
OF the Panama canal Three Locke
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-07-17

are nor IN operation in the canal
Two On the American side Of the ST.
Mays river and one on the Canadian
side. TAO additional locks are under
construction on the American side.
known a. the third lock" TO be com
pl-ied during the latter part Of A1g-
ust.
During the eight months OF Tire
navigation season Of 1919, appr0d-
raately Gc.OOO.0 900 tons Of freight pass
cd through the 500 locks. Since the
start OF the Development Of the iron
mining industry OF the upper Michi-
gan regions, more than 50100oO0O
tons Of iron ore have been shipped
through the canal to Ohio Pennsyl-
yanla and Indiana points In addition
enormous shipments Of copper orc,
lumber and wheat have passed
through the big locks, the wheat ship
meutg alone now aggregating approx
imately 2OO.OO0C0O bushels annually
History Of the 500 locks extends
back over a period OF III years. n
1897. the Northwest Fur company
constructed here the first lock on the
North American continent, but in
1874 it was destroyed by United States
troops as a war measure. No further
attempt to make navigable the waters
dividing Superior and the lower lakes
was made until 1854, when the state
OF Michigan constructed two locks,
each $50 feet in length, and Of SUI.
hcient depth to permit vessels Of y
foot draft TO pass through.
In 1870, the United States govern.
ment took over an interest in the
canal and eleven years later had
completed the Weltzel lock, which IS
) still in operation Tor the use Of small
boats. In 1857. the federal govern.
mont had assumed complete control
of the canal The government then
ordered the destruction Of the old
-tate-locks and tne- erection -ef what
/ Is now known as the Poe lock"
This undertaking was completed in
1896. The Poe lock is 500 feet long.
100 feet wide and admits vessels
drawing IS feet Of water.