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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28
CROOUET.

We have in stool; fine lot Of field GRO
quet, in four aud eight ball sets, which we
are selling cheaper than ever,
Blank Deeds, Attorneys, Justices and
Constable's Blanks, always on hand,
Orders by mail or in person will receive
immediate and careful attention. aud will
in all eases be executed ut the Very low
est Prices.
Correspondence Is invited and al letters
OF inquiry will receive prompt and full at
tentIOn. Address
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Four and a half yards of cashmere
will make woman'S dress, but il
takes eleven and q half yards to
build the pocket.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

There is now at the residence of
Mr.. B. II. Sterrett, near Buffalo, a
Centennial" Hornets nest 81 inches
in length and forty-threc inches in
circumference. Who can bea! that?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28
ppnsor.Is-Roberf Wilson. Tgo

PERSONALS Robert Wilson, Esq,
and family viii remove this week to
Huntington there TO permanently
reside. Ne. Wilson who has been
proprietor Of the Eagle Aills' in
this place, for several years past, will
take charge Of the albert Mills at
Huntington, and the firm will be
known as Wilson 4 Hof We wish
Mr.. Wilson abundant success in his
new undertaking, and add that the
people of Huntington will find Bob"
square" man 70 deal with.
Mr.. L. c. George and family of Gin
cinnati, were in town, on Monday.
viii S. Hoy who has been attend
ing the Medical University of Ken
lucky at Louisville, is now at home.
Willie Kimberling who has been
at Bethany, for the past year, return
ed home Sunday to spend his vaca-
ton.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28
NOTICE

Everybody wanting repairs for MeCor'
i mick Roapers and Mowers, will please
send us their orders ut once, and not wait
until wheat Is ready to cut; SIS we furnish
all the different parts Of tho above ma
chimes. j. NJ. KERR II co.
may 2i-iw. Gallipolis, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Loborors are now engaged in tear
ing up the old pavement on the East
sidcof Main street, preparatory to
tronging the walk up to the new
grade ordered by the town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Rev. DR., Lane will preach 1t Eddy
Chapel next Sunday, morning and
night, at the usual hour.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28
Van Matre Note Paper. "

We are the proprictors Of this iavorite
brand of note paper, which we are having
manufactured expressly for this market,
and which for quality and iincness Of finish,
is the NO Plus Ultra OF the papers OF the day,
and the browning feature OF all is that we
are retailing it ut regular wholesale rates
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

There are two men in Lincoln
county 100 years of age, aud one aged
tO3.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Our time having been taking up
in tho printing of the Premium List
for the coming Fair, we have been
unable to give that attention to the
paper wo should have done. We
hope The apology will besullicicnt,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Of the $50 convicts confined in the
pcnitentiary at Moundsville, six are
Indians, representing five different
tribes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

There is still room for n few more
advertisements on tho Fair pamph-
let now in course of publication, from
this office. All advertisements in
tended for this pamphlet must be in
by Thursday noon, Apply at the of.
flee for terms, &c.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Base ballists, take warning. A
typo of the Cincinnati Enquirer be-
ing urged to it, "wipod up the pave
ment, soaked up the gutter, rolled in
the muu anu Culuud tlsid1 vut- u
champion fighter of the Cincinnati
base ball nine.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

A public installation of the newly
elected officers Of Minturn Lodge No.
10 A. 4 and A. NJ, took place at their
Hall on Saturday night,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

We wish to state to the Ladies and
Gentlemen of Point Pleasant, and
vicinity, that we have opened a first
class Saloon in the room formerly &C.
eupied by Mr.J, J. Franklin. We are
prepared to furnish on short notice
Ice cream by the dish or gallon. Al
so keep constantly on hand cake,
raspberries, lemonade, &c. Give us
a call. PHELPS & RAINEs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Rayenswood, according tothe Writ
county Mentor, has nearly doubled
its population in the last four years.
The same paper says Judge Brown
has ITO acres of corn, 100 acres Of
wheat, 800 acres of meadow adjoin-
ing the town, which makes up as
pretty an agricultural picture as one
can find anywhere.
Ravenswood is becoming the ship
ping place for Roane, Calhoun, Gil
mer and half of Writ counties, and
it pays to haul all the produce Of
these counties to Ravenwood because
all classes of goods can be had at
cheaper rates than at almost any
other point.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Enos. Smith has one of the largest
stocks of hats, boots ind shoes, in
town. Give him call.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

The next session of the West Vir-
ginia Conference. will be held at
Charleston, October 4th, 1S77-a
much more pleasant season of the
year than in the spring, as hereto
fore.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Strawberries will about play out
this week; for some time they have
not had much to recommend them
but their cheapness; but raspbcrrics
now take their place, and when they
are gone, the dewborry and blackber-
ry will be in market.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

A good way to get rid of the worth
less dogs in this city; Kill one half,
and tan their hides with the bark Of
the other half.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

The newest collars for gentlemen
are linen bands straight around the
neck in q clerical style,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

There will be n celebration in the
grove at VOLTS school house, July
the ith, to which all, who desire to
attend, are invited.
Addresses will be delivered by
Mcssrs, J. B. Menager and Chas. L.
ilogg, who will touchupon the "Cap,
i'aI question" during their remarks,
There has been left at our Office
Tor sale, book of monumental De-
signs for use of Marble workers.
VaII at the Office and examine it,.
Price 60
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Nelson Barcus, of Union District,
killed on last Saturday, large Rat
tlesnake, measuring three feet in
length, which carried as a caudalap-
pondage, eleven rattlcsand a button.
The premium list of the Mason
county Agricultural and Mechanical
Association is in type and will be
ready for distribution in a few days.
Say about first of the week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

japanese straw hats with flat
crowns and narrow brims are worn
by little girls.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

A very severe storm passed over
this part Of the county Monday even
ing about Cookbook doing considerable
damage to fruit and ornamental trees,
to the cut wheat and tho growing
crops
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Van Matro is Offering croquet at
wholesale prices, Secure set before
they are all gone.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

The new pavement on the West
side of Main street between 9Th and
It'll is progressing finely.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

1t is stated that ten members of
the United States Senate are printers
by trade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

We have been informed by a young
gentleman who attended the garden
party at A. j., Sehon's on Thursday
evening last, that it was most "sty.
lish" and enjoyable affair, Arrange.
ments were made to chase the "glow.
ing hours with flying feet" in Mr..
Schon's front yard, where the gentle
breeze famed the gay and lively
dance all the night long-till nearly
iouFo'clock in the morning. He says
1t was an affair long to be remember
ed on account Of "thc out-pouring of
much joy"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

Last Monday night quite a number
of COWS got into the Court house yard,
and on being driven out broke down
the gate at the west cncrance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-06-28

BuRGLARY,-On the night of june
22d burglars entered Sandford e. Bo-
LOSERS Store at Cheshire, Ohio, and
carried away about 20 bolts of calico,
. boxes of tobacco, some shoes and
other articles of value. The amount
in goods taken is nearly 5000. They
also took $40 in money, Capt. Said
ford offers reward for the capture
Of the thieves.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10

Trouble for the Police Com mission.
1t is stated that formal charges of gross
neglect Of duty in the matter of street clean
ing are to be preferred against the Police
Commissioners Every month the amount
appropriated for cleaning the streets is paid
over to the Commissioners, but for any adj
vantage it brings to the health, comfort or
cleanliness of the city the money might as
we'll be dumped in the East River or wher-
ever else the city garbage is disposed of.
The Commissioners are simply running n
political machine, through which they can
put mon at work with brooms or with carts
for Legislators. Aldermen, Tamniany politi-
clans and other influential parties. They do
not even make pretence at cleaning
tho streets, which were never in o more
filthy and dangerous condition at the open
ing Of warm weather. If the culpable neg
lect and ineficiency Of the department in
this matter arc not sufficient cause for the
removal of tho Commissioners then we can
never expect to have capable and efficient
city government. But these charges might
we'll be supplemented by another Police
Commissioner who regards reprimand by
General Badly Smith as sufficient punish
ment for such dastnrdly piece of rufiianism
as that recently enacted by Roundsman
Lester Lewis ought not to be allowed to re-
main in Office single day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10

On Saturday last the proprietors of gam
bling house were taken before police
magistrate on charges preferred by man
who went into the house no doubt with the
intention and hope Of winning the gam
blerS' money. but was disappointed and lost
his own. Bail was required Of the accused
and also OF the witness. The gamblers
were ready with their sureties, the prose-
cutos Was not 80 tho former were lib
Grated and the latter was looked up.
The Law for tho detention of Witnesses
sometimes operates even moro unjustly
than in this case. in which tho CON-
piainant was participation in the
offence. and would not have complained If
he had been winner instead Of loser. Not
many weeks ago criminal offender appeared
for trial looking hearty and healthy, for he
had been out on bail. Tho principal wit
ness took the stand, pale and emaciated. He
had been In the House Of Detention for
nearly sin months, being unable to give
bail for his appearance on tho trial. In
such cases the wrong man is often impris-
oned. and sometimes. indeed. is tho only
one 10 suffer any Inconvenience or punish
ment for conviction does not always follow
crime
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10

Lord Derby informed Safvet Pachn, more
than . week ago. that the protocol con-
tanned nothing TO which tho Porte could
reasonably object; and this intimation that
any objection. IL made. would necessarily
be unreasonable. and might try beyond en-
durance the well nigh exhausted patience Of
the Powers, would have smoothed the way
20 quiet times IL Turkey were as pliable
now in the hands Of England as she was
obstinate, ugly and selfwilled Turkey
objects; not. il il true. 10 the protocol.
but 10 what England regards ms Of more con-
sequence-the declaration Of Count Schou-
valof That declaration In England's pccu-
liar share i'm the negotiation. She extorted
il from Russia. She positively declares that
without that declaration she would not en-
gage in the game Of saving Europe from
Turkey by protocols. Left to herself Russia
would not have made IL II required many
days Of diplomatic delay TO obtain her con-
sent TO il But England would not sign
without IL. and Russia yielded. and the
British press claimed that 70 have secured
this declaration was England's great tri-
umph. Britain plumes herself upon having
drawn from the barbarian Of the north the
qualified declaration that in . certain con-
tingency he would disbsnd the army he has
recently prepared for active operstion&
Now comes forward the malignant old gen-
tleman on the Bosphorus. and pretcnds that
this declaration Is preposterous; that 1t Ia the
one insuperable obstacle 10 peace; that he
cannot and will not stir either foot
or finger till that declarstion is withdrawn.
These are the difficulties in the way Of the
peacemakers. England will not agree TO a
programme without an additional declara-
ton; and that declaration. once made. ex-
cludes Turkey from cooperation in the
same programme. All the diplomats of
Europe are now Juggling ut the Porte 10
overcome it's scruples; and the Pail Mall
Gazette, with It's wonderful eyes, secs that
there will be war yet il everybody docs not
do Just what Russia wants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10
Cornell and the Next intercollegiate
Regatta.

It is intimated that if Cornell rows in the
next intercollegiate regatta she will not have
the services of Ostrom, Lewis, Waterman,
Smith or Barto, to all of whom she is in
dcbted for the prominent position she occu-
pies among American rowing colleges. The
reasons stated are, disappointment at the
withdrawal of the Eastern colleges, feeble
financial condition and doubt as to Prince
tons intentions. The latter college, how
ever, should remove oil doubt on this score
at once. Cornell can easily prove superior
to the obstacles mentioned if she desires.
Her boating record shows that she has sur
mounted far greater difficulties. The alb
sence Of the half dozen slower crews may be
regarded rather as an advantage than other
wise. Cornell ought by this time to know
that if she holds it light work to dispose
of Columbia, she misjudges grievously;
and as to shortness of funds, that idea
did not seem to present itself few months
ago when she was eager to row a race on the
Thames. The Yalc-Harvard contest, un-
natural and wholly uncalled for in coun-
try like this, with its splendid straight
reaches Of water, can hardly stand more
than one repetition of last years work.
If it should again prove as one-sidcd as it
did last season, this will probably be the
last year eight-oared racing will be wit
messed in this country. The meeting at
Greenwood Lake, on the contrary, though
only Cornell and Columbia contend, will,
from the known closeness and speed of the
crews, from the short distance Of the course
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY-The stock mar.
ket was moro active than it was during
the end of last week. Stocks were generally
steady, with the exception of the coal stocks,
which declined almost 2 per cent Gold rose
from 1O5 to 1O5l4; government stocks in sym
pathy with this advance, were stronger, while
railroad and State bonds were dull aud irregu-
lar. Money on call loaned Mt q per cent, and
closed very easy Mt gig per cent on call.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10

gives us no docks. The Department Of
Justice absorbs money without stint, but
its Office pigeonholes are stuffed with I'M
prosecuted charges against offenders. Our
charities are simply organized TO employ
politicians, not to relieve the poor. In a
word, turn where we will the stubborn fact
presents itself that the city practically de-
rives no adequate benefit from the thirty
odd millions per annum it spends on its
hydrn-headed government.
We repeat that we cannot praise one Of our
officials 1t has been customary to do so |;
but it was bad custom. for it created a
false impression on the public mind regard
ing these men. They claim, indeed, that
they cannot reform abuses of which they
have no official knowledge. The HEnALD
Complaint Book" alone will furnish ample
employment to these lazy and overpaid
public servants, if they will only read its
long list of complaints and appeals for re-
dress. They will know whore the streets
have been neglected for whole season !;
where pestholes are spreading disease
through overcrowded quarters of the city;
where street distractions occur; where corner
rufians congregate and insult decent people;
where the thousands of abuses which officials
are we'll paid for detecting and correcting
swell the misery Of city life under our present
government. There is absolutely no excuse
for this so-callcd ignorance that is pleaded
in extenuation of their neglect The truth
is, until clean sweep is made of all these
independent commissions and the whole
executive authority is placed in the hands
of competent Mayor New York will con-
tinue to be the worst governed city in tho
civilized world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10
A Subject ss sAs Asss~y CRANE
Jsry.

Jsry.
Some OF the Assemblymen who led the op-
position TO the bill 10 prevent delay In the
construction Of q rapid transit railroad ex-
posed the animus ~ their action by tho in
considerate violence o. their assaults on the
Gilbert Elevssed Company ~ well - by the
extravagance Of their general assertions
DIR. Hayes declared that In consequences 81
the damaging character Of tho contemplated
structure mot one house. not one piece Of
property on the whole line 81 the road
would sell to-day Cor the mortgage upon H. /"
An official Of the company states that most
Of the property ON sixth avenue rs not
mortgaged at all. and produces evidence 10
show that many large property owners favor
tho road. and that iess number
oppose IL than opposed the laying
down of the horse car rAil< Mr..
strahan asserted that the Gilbert company
had striycn 10 get the STOCK Board 30 put its
bonds on tho market. stating that three
millions is all that Is required 10 put the
road in operation. while he charged. and
challenged denial. that the company has
issued already twenty-five millions Of stock
Mr.. Strahan further alleged that the COM
pany had subsidized every man and every
power ID could reach with its bonds. The
statement VIC publish to-day shows that tho
Gilbert road has never attempted 10 have
it's bonds put on the market and has never
subsidized anybody with It's bonds. for tho
sufficient reason thai IL has never issued
bond and never had one printed. Neither
has tho company issued twenty-five millions
Of stock. it's capital being limited 10 three
and half millions. OF which but very
limited amount has been issued.
A correspondent who writes 10 us from
Albany processes to know just how the Rapid
Transit Injunction bill was killed. lie as
serts that on the Wednesday prior to the
vote on the bill q notorious lobbyist had in
his possession fifty thousand dollars. which
was to be used for its defeat, and that .
member of the Assembly was 10 be party 10
the division Of the fund, provided he
assumed the right position on the floor. He
alleges further that the member in question
voted in 1872 for the Gilbert Elevated Rail-
way bill, and was to receive money for his
vote at tho Metropolitan Hotel. in
this city, but was cheated out Of
his reward. The writer Of the CON-
munication processes to be ready to prove
what he asserts. We know nothing
as to the truth of such charges. but the SUBJ
ject is one which claims the attention Of the
District Attorney and Grand Jury Of Albany
county. Legislative Investigations are q
farce. A judicial inquiry ought to be made
in case so full Of suspicion, with view to
criminal prosecutions. The lobby lepers
ought to be dragged before such tribunal.
One of the foul brood once swore before an
investigating body that he had received
large sum of money from a railroad corpo-
ration as arecompense for walking up and
down State street hill smoking cigar. Such
insolent bravado could not be displayed in
these days, and tho sight of two or three
lobby lepers in the State Prison garb would
be as purifying as thunder storm In the
summer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-10

THE WEATHER.-The great storm ragged all
day yesterday south of tho Maryland linc
Our special dispatches from Georgia and
Virginia. printed to-day, giYc details of its
ravagcs and peculiar effects. Instead of moving
as was anticipated, northcastward through tho
Ohio Valley, the storm centre suddenly crossed
the mountains on the Tennessee line during the
morning and passed of the North Carolina coast
II is possible, however, that we will yet expert
cnce It's effects in New York, as the course of
the disturbance may bring it along the coast in a
northeastcrly direction. The margin of tho de-
precision extends from New York over tho lower
lakes to the Missouri Valley, and thence south
ward and eastward over the northern part Of
the Gulf, Florida and, possibly, the Bermudas.
The winds on this circumference have been high
10 brisk, with gales ut many points within it. At
New York the greatest wind velocity yesterday
was thirty-six miles, ut balfpast twelve +. M.
Tho rain area has extended southwark of Mary
land to the Gulf States, and the precipitation Mt
several points has been so heavy rs to cause de-
structivc foundations. The temperature through
out the country is very high, even in far north
Manitoba, the upper lake region and the St. Law
renee Valley The Cumberland River rose seven
feet ut Nashville; the other rivers varied in
level considerably in some Of their sections. In
New York to-day the weather will be cooler and
partly cloudy, possibly with high Winds