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TIL CATHOLIC FAIR.

Mr. EDITOR: Please state that the La.
dies having charge of HE proposed FAIR
to be held in the middle Of May, for the
benefit of the Church OF sour Lady of MI
CARMEL Mcrhaniceiown, are progressing
very inlustriou>ly in aid OF the good WORK.
They intend to make the FAM worthy the
patronage OF all liberal minded people. TO
this end II collection of rare and superb ar
ticlcs Of household value and utility, orna-
mental, and Fancy present, of beautiful
Workmanship, homemade and lmprlin-
tons from abroad, VIII he placed on EXhl-
ton. Besides we have 'he assurance that
some of the finest and most impressive
Vocal and Instrumental music by Profess
sors of the Art, and amateur performers,
ever rendered in McChanicstoWn, will be
given on the occasion. The Ladies OF En-
mitsbue and other localities, in addition
to the Home Circle around our village,
are cXcrtinG themselves with commrndable
zeal to make the Fair memorable and beau
titui--a Musical Clio at the foot Of the
Green Mountains. Some of the n"atcet
and preltiest specimens of handicratt in
dustrv, the work OF fair wonan'5 hands,
will be displayed ut the appointed time -
May we not hope that this Fair and its OBJ
jccts will be crowned with success?
Tua LADY MANAG GRs
MAR 23N*
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MR. G. B. SEEBALD requested us to
Nj inform the citizens OF Lcwistown,
Sahilasvlllr, Crragcrstown and Rocky
Ridge, that he will for the convenience of
said citizens, call regularly at their homes,
once every monthaS follows:
Lrwisiown, LIST Tuesday in every month;
SabiilaSvllc, I'd d" ditto; ditto;
Crcagrrstown, Sd Monday ditto;
Rocky Ridge, 4th ditto;
~ Persons wishing Watches, Clocks or
Jcwrlry repaired, or are in want OF any
goods in his line, can have them promptly
attended to by him by leaving word at the
Public Houses or Stores of the above
named places.
So Don't give your work to Tramps.
who run over the country, and who arc
generally neither honest nor good me-
chanicS
~ Mr. G. B. Seebald is first class
workman, and we would recommend him
to- the citizens of the above named places
as worthy of their patti homage He owns y
very respectable Jrwclry establishment in
Mcrhanicstown. mar law
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A BA r G Al n A I
P Es NV A II n - A H. u.

yy>IlE subscriber offers his Factory and
watcr-right for sale. Said factory is
located on Hunting Creek, at Mechanics,
town. The improvements are a
TWO-STORY BUILDING,
50x3O-with good Turbine water wheel
and machinery attached FOR grinding SUI
mac 1t also could be converted into a
wooden factory or machine shop, or any
thing else where water power is used.
For further particulars cnqu" OF George
H. Johnson, Mcchanicstown. Md.
feb loft }. III. JollNSON.
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SPECIAL ATTENTION
is called to the advertisement Of

Is VNT1tTT TO ITlV NWVtTIISVTllVNI OF
CllAS. II. o. FOX, in another column,
headed ".Vo,rh the 3iH, ls,2'
No one in this community has ever been
more Successful. than he in introducing a
new trade, which almost entirely usrj to 70
10 the larger cities. Having well establish
ed himself by giving general satisfaction in
the mcchani al as well as in the n1"rcantilc
branch of lis business. lie now c',cl~ 10 ="
public a rare chance to buy Watches. jew
elry and Silver Ware AT LOW FIGURES,
and all are advised to avail themselves Of
the opportunity. mar 80 If
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w HIT y, III ALL
VUN y [ Ed ~
GEORGE W. STOCkSDA LIE.

I 'ONFECTIONARY, Jewelry, Fancy
\ Goods, Glass and Quecnsware, Lamps,
&c. Apples, vegetables, fruit, &c.
Also, will he receiving FRESH FISH
daily from this time during the season.
Also Oysters, fresh and good. Mr.. Wash
ington 4. Hahn viii still continue to ped
die FISH, Oysters. Sc. Al OF which will
he sold cheap for CASH.
Carroll street, one door from Depot.
mar 4w
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NOTICE.

HEREBY notify and forwarn Junins
Washer from trcspassing upon my prcmi-
Sos or grounds-and if he docs soor makes
any further threats against my person. |
will put the extent of the law in force
against him,
FREDERICK RIDER.
EYLER's VALLEY,
March 30, 1872 mar 3O-3w*
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w AN TED.

Any person having good mountain lot
ON the line of lie Railroad between Mecha-
nirslown and Smithshurg, with heavy tim
her on ii, Suitable for saw logs, will send
word TO the subscriber As we are about
putting upa Circular Saw in our Planning
Mill to saw all kinds of lumber by the LIST
OF April. ..
WAESCHE, BRO. & co.
~ All kinds Of Iogs-such ~ oak,
poplar and pine bought ON the line of the
Western Maryland Railroad at fair prices.
mar off
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I FREDERICK AND EMMITSRCRG
i TURNPIKE ELECTION.

The Stockholders of the Frederick and
Emmitshur~ Turnpike Road Company arc
hereby notified that an election will hc
held at the Croft House, in Frederick City
on Monday, the 9th day of May next, he
tween 10 a. m, and 2p IN, for nine Man
ayers of said Company for the ensuing
year ~
WI. E. IANDERS,
mar 3Q.jr President
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cash !" CASH"

ON an1 after the first of April, 1872, no
goods will he sold or delivered until paid
for.
Th" CASH SYSTEM will he strictly
adhered to Ivy
CHEW e STOCKSDALE,
mar 3o-lw at Depot.
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HOCSE FOR RENT.
yHsICsa.ANICSTOWN

N1I keeps constantly on hand full
w assortment of Watches, .Jrwclry and
Plated Ware Of the newest and most beau
reasonable prices.
c. Watches, Clocks and Jcwclry re-
paired in the best manner and on short no
licc. All work warranted.
mar Jlv
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TO the Teachers Of Freder-
ick County,

TT is ordered by the Board of School
Commissioners that Teachers Reports
for each term, be correctly made ont by the
Teachers, and submitted 20 TIE several
Commissioners in time for them 10 make
ont their several reports before the meet
ing of the Board.
JOHN W. PAGE,
mar 90 Secretary.
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March 3lst, 1872.

TWELVE months after CT
date | intend to close
my business at my present TEX spA
stand, to open again next door 81 : x.z-
to DR.. Schlcys in the room now occupied,
10y Mcosrs. Sjaulirr as a Dry Goods store.
In order TO carry, fpossiblc in the new
Store an entircly new stock of goods, |
slall during these twelve months, offer of
my stock, no,c on hand AT and hrluN cost.
unli the last veslige OF the same is clcnrr,;
out Now then
COME IN FOR THE BARGAINS,
assure YOU that am ready To- sell at pri
ces lower than ever offered in this town:
COED AND SILVER WATCHES,
Opera, Matinee, Leontiuc. Chatcain ana
GENTS VEST CHAINS,
Col l. silver, lair, and plated, ones;
PINS AND EAR RINGS,
il s,ts or separate;
BRACELETS. ARMLETS, NECKLACES
LO(KETS, CHARMS RINGS,
SLEEN E-BUTTONS,
Studs and G"nt'> Pins including Quir" an
ties a hHnd>o'nr supply Of
SOLID SILVER WARE.
rilvcr-ptrl Tea sets, Walters. Ba,1cts
Batter Dishes Ca~'or~. Fruit ~:alu-.
Goh."l> &c, g..
CLOCKS IN GREAT VARIETY;
NricrAcIr> AHp Eye GLA~,r~
in cold, silver. " lite metal. steel ami rub,
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TIE subscriber Offers ut Private sale.
the farm on the Summit of The Blue Ridge,
near Monterey, contajnin" HboW siN'v lGol
acres, formerly known As tine Brn>hoot
Farm, AMI celebrated for producing til,
finest potHIoc, ON the mountain The i'm
prOvcmCns consist Of rood Substantial
"a TWO STORY dwelling, confirm
ing seven rooms, a small dwelling
49, confirming two rooms n larg"
SWlTXER BARN, with fine >rab}ng nm,
der it; a Carriage House, Corn Crib, Smoke
House, an excellent bake oven. Srrine
House, with a fine powerful spring never
known to fail.
T4crc j, al old and Young ORCHARD
bearing excellent fruit, with car len and
abundance of grape This Farm is within
onc-loNrtn OF milo Of the BIZ" Rdg"
Summit Depot, ON tho Western Narvlani
Railroad, which iurA,>uc, immense Il Ivan.
tagrs.
-" Purchasers are requested to call on
LEWIS CRAW FORD & Brother, Sahil
lasvillc; IT, YINGLlNG, Monterey; and
ID. B. RUSSELL, Wavncshoro, Pa, tor
further particulars John W, Kcppcrlv
Nno is now taking care of the Farm. viii
Sow it TO persons desiring TO purchase it
II not sold before the middle Of April, il
will be rented by the year At a money rent
mar 3O--tf
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NOTICE..

LF ALL persons indebted for the first
wears subscription % the CAToCrIN CHA
RloN, will please call at the Office and pay
M, *mar9
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THE CANTATA.

Full CAurch and Great Enthusiasm!
THE FLORIDA ROSE STILL SUS-
PENDED IN THE BALANCE.
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1872. NOW

Is THE TIME To SUBSCRIBE FOR THE
& NEWSPAPERS for -
Furnished at Publishers Rates.
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UNO GARDENERS.
i som ETHING NEW

BATE.S' PHI VT PROTECTOR
For protecting melons, squash, cucnm
hers and other plants from insects, light
frost, etc, cheap and portahle-prire only
Is cents Also, gurien and flower TitEL-
LICES, a nice assortment. at
SMITHS Temple Of Fancy,
mar % Frederick, Md.
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VAN u. OSLER,
Mechdntcsto,sn, Md.
Manufacturer and Dealer in

+ U r n | r u r E.
STO YES, HEA TIERS, RINGERS,
TIN and SHEET NOV WARE
tzY- Jobbing and Repairing promptly
attended to and neatly executed.
esy- All goods sold and work done war.
rented AS represented,
mar 16-tf
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NO. 1857 aiess'ETY.

mar 0-3w
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-03-28
How to Commence Business.

There ore many young men who arc 10
the habit Of excusing their idlcuess and in-
efficiency with tho plea that they can do
nothing without capital. The lack Of
means is tho ready reply they make to
every appeal to action. They imagine
that they possess in themselves oil tho
prerequisites to success but capital II
they only had capital, in addition to their
other imagined virtues, they would 90
great things in the world, they would as
tonish the natives with the holdness and
brilliaucy OF their enterprise. They would
grow immensely rich, and then lay the
world under perpetual obligations to their
gratitude by the maguidccucc Of their ben
efac,ious. This is the way they think and
talk. and they roll the vain glorious idea
over 10 their minds until they become TO
imagine that the world is an immense loser
by their poverty. q
These persons forgetoue important-fact
that oil capital is the product Of labor
That nearly all rich men 10 this country
were once poor. That nearly every per-
soual fortune they can enumerate Is either
the product of,its owners toll aud skill, or
How did the makers Of these fortunes
the representative Of bis fathers toll and
skill. siii
90. along without capital? Had they
spent tho vigor Of their youth in idle and
foolish lamentations over their poverty,
they would have lived and died poor, and
left nothing but an iheritauce Of honesty
behind them. Capital allied to labor aud
| skill can work wonders 10 the way Of ma
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How Hans Got Even.

Once on o time there lived q jovlal
Dutchman, whose name was Hans Won
shrimpotiffsl. Hc had wife. lie had bad
little grocery, whore bccrand such per.
soual property were sold He gave cred.
it to q number Of day customers, mud kept
his book with piece Of white chalk on
the head board Of the bodstcad.
Ono day Mrs. Shrimpctidlc, during .
neatas, took upon herself to clean the
house and head d.board. and with soap and
water settled tho old mans accounts BY
wipiug away every chalk mark.
Pretty soon, before long, the old vendcr
Of things came into bis house and saw
what ruin bis frau had wrought. Then 10
said:
"Mein Cot, Frau ShrimpetifFel, what
for you make a ruined man OF me! guess
mott You make wipe away all dem nan names
and figures what | owe dem fsllers what's 3
going to pay before they get ready and ]
lose more as zwie hundred dollar?' 8
His frau loft the room, 10 fear and dis
gust. When she returned bo had recovered
tho head.board with chalk marks. Then
said:
"Hnns. you have made them all right
don't III"
"well, mein tearer frau, ! make the
figures right, but put down some potter
names as dem old foIlers vot you wiped
out"
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The sudden emotion ofjoy almost over
came the tromlins boy; but be managed
to express his thanks 10 bodtting man.
uor-his words werc few--his bcamins
face and swimming eyes told II oil.
On Monday morning Thomas Ashorson
appeared at the merchants counting house
and commenced bis labors. Three years
aiterward Nj. Gray had come 10 trust him
with private correspondence. Five years
thereafter hc was promoted to tho post Of
confidential clerk,
Ono day ho sat with hlscmployor int the
little room where he had made his first es,
say in copying tho invoice, and be pleas
antly referred to tho OCCASION
Oll Gray smiled, aud having, taken .
pinch Of snuff from bis well worn silver
box, ho sald,--
"TbOmas, I will tell you now what !
never told you before, | witnessed every
movement you made on that occasion.
Through crack in tho partition | was
able to gain view oftbe apartment, and
oil It contained. The other applicants had
all been in hero beforcyou, The cxamina.
ton oftho thirteen boys whom | had select.
cd for Tie final test cost mo besides my tine
Just t,celcc silucr ha!fcrovnsl But whom,
in the end, had found q lad who, to
other eminent qualifications, added that Of
instructive truth and honesty ! considered
tue iavestmensa good oae; and | have
never regretted it."
Aud Billy Gray's test stood the wear Of
time. Thomas Athcrton went with him to
Boston; and aftcrwa'd went out as agent to
India; and atlength he established business
for himself, and became one Of the strong.
est aud most honorcd men Of the Com
monwoalth.
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, I. n - ~. r.. . ! N !. !, ~, ~ ,o.onn-
terlal enterprises and Tue man Wls P0s'ye =,
SEQ money inds y easy g MAKE none
bus capital Is n0.0n'y 'ua.speSssU's
70 young men o. aG i'sa' s,aa :, y
[lne'e arc ''s o'ne' Aluos :: ''p''., yS'!s'
accumulated money; s!yi 0'''us' mus',,' ~. u'
dnstry' honesty a'l'ssnoe' 'Fu'u uu'a.y, ,s
si'll' tact, edu'.''o0--a'' 'nese =, 'ap''D'
and al o. mem paSoa o. '0mms'''a' sA'u',
when 'as owner WI, us ~ ,, '.0'', >. "
'a!er, 'oIc0mu'aHu u WV ''''A''
s'aea WIN 'ueSc, wy yOu"s aa1 !.
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A REM1NIsoENcE OF BILLY GRAY,

a REMlNl0OLNOEO Or OlLLA SANn
know Of but one historic Billy Gray"
He was the most successful merchant Of
bis time. Born Of parents poor and hum
bic, in tho town flynn, Mass, he was
apprenticed at an early age, and when he
had reached his majority he stepped forth
into the world with only agocd name to
recommend him, aud q will to do right and
to deal justly to sustain him. Ho estab-
lished himself iu business in Salem, and in
five and-twenty years he was the wcalthlest
man in the town-a town in which thcre
resided the heaviest merchants Of the State
From q trouble with his townsmen, where
in he feltthat he had been proposely slight
ed ard grossly abused, he removed to Bos-
ton, taking his property and business with
him. From political reasons they had re-
fused, BY vote to promote him to the Office
Of selectman in Salem; but shortly after
bis adventin Boston be was elevst, ID to be
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And from M time q B|ii1y Gray's depart

Auu IVW IuV t''nV VI D"'J N'~J ~Sf
ure from Salem may be dated the decline
Of the foreign commerce Of that town,
She had been the monopolizcr Of the East
India trade; but when Gray took his stocks
and bis ships to Boston he took with him
the impulse which wa; to change the base
Of the India and Chinese traffic.
OF the many curious and entertaining
stories told Of Billy Gray, | will relate the
following which was recently given me BY
one who knew him we'll:
While Mr.. Gray was in Salem, and Of
ter be had become the heaviest business
man in the place, be desired an apprentice
for bis counting room-a youth who should
come with The desire aud will to be mer.
chant, and who should possess such quail.
ities as would ct him for o confidential
clerk and correspondent when the time OF
need should come; for the merchant had
made it a rule to bring up those employees
who we're to be most sacrcdly trusted under
his own eye. Accordingly be advertised
\
his want, and appointed time when be
should receive applicants.
Over in Bevery lived widow named
Atherton, who had been anxious to obtain
q situation for her son, bright-faced, fair.
haired boy Of fifteen. She was very poor
and felt that she could keep her child no
longer at home. She gained knowledge Of
Mr.. Gray's want and bade her son apply
for the situation,
"But," said the lad trembling, IL dare
not 60 there He wants an apprentice for
bis counting house and apprentice. not to
trade, butto the profession Of merchant.
The sons Of rich men will apply. lshould
stand no chance"
Don't be frightened, Thomas Re-
member that Mr.. Gray was once as poor as
we are. He will Judge by their merits
and not by standing Of their friends Al
any rate, it cannot hurt you to apply you
arc not afraid Of Billy Gray"
"No, mother" replied the boy, proudly
lifting bis head, I'm not afraid Of the
man. II fear no true maD,-butl l shrink
from an attempt which is almost sure t.
result in o failure. And again, | know
that the sons Of more prosperous people
will be there; for this advertisement carries
| 10 its extent the idea that the apprentice
selected is to come up in the merchant
sanctum within bis private Office. Lool
at my clothes. They will laugh at me,
my boy. l have seen Billy Gray dress
cd in shabbier clothes than are those yot
now wear If you would please you
mother. Co."
And Thomas Athertou went. Arrive'
at the Office Of the merchant be found
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POLsLEY & CROW,

Attorneys aud Counsellors at Law,
JH1ILL practicein the Courts Of Jackson
Wv Roanc, and adjoining counties. :,
All business entrusted to their care will be
promptly attended to. ;, =, =,
Address G B. Grow Jackson G H., WA
or D. W Polsey, Point Pleasant, West Va.
mch 81, '7O-ly.
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Why might carpenters really believe
there is no snch thing as stone2 Because
they never SOW IT,. sli4s a s5.a
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A nstivs Of Madras, 10 Hindostan,
teaches school at Lafayette, Ind. Three
idols -Crahma, Vishuu aud Siva-fotqn
tho chief decorations Of hor apartments.
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4 Two absurd young men want TO be adr
mi,,ed to Vassar College because y is leap
year. lsi3s5 t.s6g; \ ssssi
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Why does a donkey cat aihistle? (tAIs
puzzl,a you,) Because he's an ass.
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Maso County Directory

Nj oSV OOWNsy
Judge Circuit Court-RoS J. " HOGE.
CLERK Circuit Courl--O, B. WAGGENER
Recorder--E. KIMBERLING.
Prosecuting Altorncy--W. II. TOMLlNSoN.
Sh.riff--C SEH0N.
Deputy Sheriffs--J. PR. B.sMlTH,
=" /" ISAAC ECKARp.
Jailor-J. JEWgTT.
Supvrintendt Of Schools--C 7 3. MOORE.
Surveyor Of Lands--G. ". PULLlN.
Assessor Dist, No. l-W. II, MACHlR.
q" :" No. 2-E E. BAKER.
Asst Assessor U. S. Rev.--JOHN MASON.
Sursxur CouEr The Supreme Court OF Ap.
meals Of West yirginis holds its sessions at
charleston on the second Thursday in Janua
~. and At The City Of Wheeling on the second
Thursday in July. Judges--Hon II, L. Berk'
.hire, President; residence Morgan,owni Hon.
Edwin Maxwell, residence Clarksbarg' Hon
Charles P. 7. Moore, residence Point Pleasant.
Cluk -Sylvauus Hall, residence Fairmount.
c,.cu,r couar r-oi,cuit Court meets on the
,allh. February 2|lA 4! 4aI. .snd lac! ss sse;
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BoAlp or SurrRvlsoas The Board Of Su'
peryisors meets on the first Tuesday in Jana
ary, third Monday in May. FIRST WEDNESDAY 10
August, aud the fifth day after every election.
H.R Howard, Clerk.
MASONIC -Minturu Lodge No 10, AZ, and
A. NJ, meets monthly on the night Of the tall
neon, the same being Tuesday, or on the
Tuesds night Immediately preceding.
leo. F-Ths Point Pleasant Lodge. No.
sal. o. f.. meets svely Thursday night,
at Darcus' Hall.
POST OFFICE HOURS.--The Office is
spep from Z o'clock q. m. to ! o'clock p NJ
On SUNDAYS from o'clock a. M toS M.
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A Lifo Of Romance.

"A LILO Ol lNOIuuuoV'
somo agcd inhabitants Of tho oily of
Munich, Germany, still remember wo,
man who used to bo called "Dio Beterin
an dor NIari:nsaulc, beclase sho used to
pass tho whole Of every day in silent mo'
tionless prayer before the Virgins image,
No rain, or storm, or cold, or entreatiea
could drag her away; when spoken to she
only wept and said, my child, MY child"
King Ludwig | took an interest 10 this
woman, mud her story was found to DO
that in early lifo sho had been . peasant 'r
tho neighborl,ood, who had a lover, but
they verc too poor to marry. Ono night
the Virgin appcarod toherin ndream, and
neighbor found in tho circumstance some
hint as to o number in lottery. Tho
airl purchased this number and drew q
thousand forms. But then her lover vas
drafted for tho war, and she had to pay
fur hundred forms to got him Of. The
other six hundred were taken by her a.
ther's creditors. Some years after she
found at the footofa Virgin, when pray
Ing. eighteen hundred guilden. The
young people then parried, but two %
three days after Tue husband was taken
away for another war. 10 his absence che
bore son. Once again the husband re-
turned, but only to be Immediately recalled
to Eight against Russia. Going TO SEQ him
of with her child, poor Adelaide waa
huockcd down By cArriagc. and her loot
crushed. Worse ,hap al, ler child was
lost She mover saw her husband or child
again, though sheheard Of her child as
having got into soldiers wagon, and be-
ing adopted by an officer going to Russia.
The poor woman actually wandered to
Russia. whence sho came back brokens
hearted, to pass her days before the image
Of the Virgin, who had twice given her
gold but could not restore her child.-s3
Through the sympathy Of the king, her,
lasts days we're mado as comfortable as pos
siOlo. Shielded in 1884 10 . hospitalpsgcs
In Sweden only limited number Of
saloon licenses are granted, and these are
sold at auction. The saloons must cl1se
at fixed hour, no liquor may be sold to I
a child Or drunkard, and no money can
bo recovered for liquor sold op credit.
When Daniel Boone. the celebrated
pioneer Of Kentucky, died, member OF
the Illinois Legislature announced the
moaruful event aud bis desirefor adjourn,
mcnt Of the House in tie following brisF
but touching terms: "Mr. Chairman,
Dan Boone are dead; | move We put.
Ard the House "put." E s.sl 2
i. ~ % ! = .
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-03-28
VIM. H. TOMLINSON,

Attorney and Counselor at Law,
WILL practice in the Courts of Mason,
w Cabell and Lincoln; and in the county
of Gallia, Ohio. Alse in the Court Of Appeals
of West Virginia. Prompt attention given to
,he collection Of claims.