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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-09-03
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vided another boy owns the apple.
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Secret Societies.
ATTORNEYS.
IoMLiSSON. d. ". PoLSLEY.
TOliLINSOS S POLSLEY.

A ttorncys and CounSclors at Law, Point Plea
a SAINT, West Virginia. practice in the County Of Ma
SON. the United States District Court for West Virginia
and in the Supreme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia.
B9 Prompt attention given the collection Of claims
entrusted to them. Address, Point Pleasant, w Va
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DIR, S. G, SHAW,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, tenders his pro-.
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tended to, Office, cor. Main and ld Streets opposite
the old Presbyterian church. Iapril S, iS70-fy
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DnNaocaAE1c I'M RoGEE1cs.
County Directory


Judge Circuit Court-Joseph Smith, Raycnswood.
Clerk Circuit court-c. b. B.'Waggener
President County Court-D. Swan Matrc.
County Clerk-J. p. r. u. Smith.
Prosecuting Attorncy-Geo. r. Simpson.
Sheri6--C. SgHoS. Depu,ieS-J. Jewett, Jailor,l
Samuel W Someryillc Geo. X. Henry, JOS n. Daigh
aud W. D, 6oncrvie.
Surveyor Of Lands-ThomaS j. Roberts.
Assessors James ". Windon, District No. l.: E. f.
Raker District No. a.
Superintendent 0fFree Schools Charles f. HOsg.
Terms of Court.
Circuit cea1s 5ifst Neaday:in April and October,
ss'lssf ssIS Sss,i ~ Issa1 6 A'ssss'
City Officers.
Mayor-James H. Couch, Jr.; Reccrder-Rankin
Wiley lr.; Councilmcn-J. ]. Bright c. Shrewsbury,
g. M, Cole, Henry Fry. John W. English, D. S. Sny.
der Sargeant-S. J. Blake. AssesoE-Wm. J. Kenny.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-09-03

A ttoi1oys ut Law, Point Pleasant, West Virginia
a Practice in the County of Mason; the United States
District Court for West Virginia. and in the Supreme
Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia. nB Prompt a,ten
ton given to the collection of claims. an g. Is7O-Iy
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Now Is the time 10 advertise.
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KNIGHT & COUCn,

A ttorneys Mt Law, will practice in the counties Of
n Mason and Putnam. Address L. D. Knight, at
Charleston West Virginia, or James H. Couch, Jr at
Point Pleasant, West Virginia. HErMr Couch is No
tary Public for Mason county. [jan 8, Is7o-Iy
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!. AsoN COUNTY, WEST N
TIE soIssOIii OIiiss-esRI3

aIs he really 50 hasdsoI 2
Eleanor May, incredible 4
"The hantlsomest man &
saw in yourlife cried Civ
terly.
She was sitting on the bas'
step, shelling peas, with a al
namon.rose bush showeiineil
petals dewn- -sn her brown '
hair, and her hazel eyes 81
beneath their long lashea,
Maude, the beauts Of the /
leaned out of the window, 1|e
ty tresses screwed up in III
papers, and the gingham n
bnttoned oarelossIy at the
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ART OF TEACHING.

l. How should all Of your teaching be
regulated?
9 With what should education begin?
8. How shall we cultivate the child's
senses?
4. Give that which you consider the best
method of conducting spelling exercise
5. How should writing be taught in our
common schools?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-23
MURDER TRIAL.
The Case of DIR. Charles II. Witham of
Cape Elizabeth.

PORTLAND, May -. In the Witham muir
der trial, this forenoon, Mrs. Luch +. Grant
of Machiasport testified to having a confer
ence with DIR. Whitman about settling the Sc
duction case.
Other witnesses testified to his having at
tended her and being dunned for her bills
The government testimony closed this af-
ternoon, with the introduction of several let
tiers alleged to have been written by respon-
dent, showing intimate relations with Miss
Small, mother of the child alleged to have
been murdered.
The defence then opened stating that they
should meet the charge of murder by pro-
ducing the foctus and showing that no such
cut over the carotid artery, as testified to by
government witnesses, existed.
Several witnesses testified to Williams
good reputation and one to seeing other men
than Witham in company with Miss Small.
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Local Breyities.

The recent impro' ernents and changes in
the interior arrangements of the post office in
this city, prove of great convenience to the
employees, and greatly facilitate in the des-
patch of business.
The hail shower of Wednesday noon, did
some damage in the northern and western
part of the town. breaking out glass and beat
ing down young tomato plants. A friend as
surcs us that many of the hail stones were as
big as a cannon ball,
Mr.. Charles Milliken gave a salmon din
ner yesterday to a few of his numerous
friends. Mr.. Milliken is receiving lots of
praise for his management of the old and well
known Augusta House Prices have been
reduced. and the table i. constantly supplied
with all the Injuries of the season, and every
effort is made to provide for the guests the
comforts of home.
The Farmer states that Col. NJ. V. b.
Chase has purchased of Mr.. Freeman Bar
ker his entire interest in the firm of S. r,
Cannon 4 Co, nurscrymen..
Among the many valuable requests of
the late b. II. Cushman formerly of Augusta,
he bcqueathcd to his nephew, Mr.. Gay, who
At one time resident of this city, four
thousand dollars and several thousand shares
of Gallatin stock
Mr.. Chas. Baker, chairman of the board
Of Overscers of the Poor in Portland, has
returned Mr.. Burns of that place to the In
sane Hospital
There has been some petty thieving at
the poor house. 4 person who would steal
from poor house, would rob a graveyard.
A new hardwood floor is being laid in
the outer court of the post Office.
An elegant upright cabinet piano was on
exhibition at e. &. Hunts Music store yes
terday, it being Of IIallett. Davis & Co.'S
make. and put down on the price list at
Sll00. The case is finished in ebony and
gold with French bcrle walnut trimmings.
The instrument was sold to II lady in Halo
well.
The first salmon of the season has been
received at the Cen(ral Fish Market. as we'll
as good assortment of other kinds of fish
-Barnum's advertising car arrived by the
evening train.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

! LONDON, May -. There is lack of lair
age accommodations for Strengthening cattle
on their arrival. The action of the privy
council in scheduling hogs has added to the
difficulty. One vessel is at the docks and
two in the river, unable to discharge their
cargocs. Three Others are due. also without
accommodations.
May home rulers have chosen VIM. Shaw
for leader
The government refused to give to-day for
further debate on second reading of the Irish
University bill.
In commons. Fawcett, in consequence of
favorable statement from the under secretary
for India, Withdrew his amendment express
ing alarm at increased expenditures.
BERLIN, May -. In the reichstag, yester-
day Bismarck made Il hours speech in sup
port of grain duties. He strove to show the
imposition of duties, by lettering the purses
of the agricultural classes, would give an
impetus to national activity. Adjourned to
Friday. Government proposals will proba-
bly, be adopted. The landed interest is now
urging protection of wool.
In the election yesterday for President of
the rechstag, the liberals abstained from
voting.
Two men were killed and 10 injured on the
steamship China, at SimOn's Bay, in heaving
up anchor.
1t is stated that the Rotterdam Trading
Company lost 1000 600 horins by the recent
failures, and will be compelled to ask indul-
gence of its creditors.
Germany and Franc are cooperating on
the Greek question Heartily.
CoNsrANrrSoPLE, May -. The grand vi
zier has rendered his resignation. As certain
rivalries have been very active lately, should
change be effected it is believed it will be
far reaching.
VIENNA, May %. Germany, not Russiu,
demanded that Switzerland renounce the
right of an asylum for foreign refugees.
Switzerland refused and Germany referred
the question to the other powers, who refused
to cooperate with Germany.
PARIS, May -. Pierre Jules Meme, sculp-
tor is dead.
ROME, May -. The Senate has adopted a
supplementary convention in regard to st.
Gothard railway.
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WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGIoN, May -. The House com
mittee on appropriations, after a general dis
cussion on the Legislative bill, agreed to con-
cur in the Senate amendments.
The Senate committee on commerce au-
thorized reporting back with unanimous rec
ommendation for passage, McPhcrson's bill
mandatory of the laws relative to transpor-
ton Of animals.
The House committee on law respecting
ascertainment and declaration Of results OF
elections of President and Vice President,
agreed upon bill and authorized Bckncll
to report it to the House forthwith
Personal.
J. q. Hill. supervising architect of treasu-
~, is reinstated.
The Veto.
Report to be made on the veto of the army
interference bill is a very elaborate document
and possibly it will he issued as an address to
the people, through the dem campaign com
mitttee.
Refunding Certificates.
Subscription to the per cent refunding
certificates, 81 ,0Gj $50.
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consistences, especially in redemption of
bonds.
Springer said the law under which these
bonds were issued provides that they be dis
charged in coin standard value then in exist.
ence.
Hayes of H., said that issuing these Ger.
tificates for payment of the public debt was
the grossest reputation.
| Chittenden made a strong logical speech
against the bill.
Reed of Maine replied to Springer, and
stated that at the time of the passage of the
bill to which Springer referred. the coinage
of the country consisted both of gold and sill
yer, but the law has been changed, and
there has been great deal of noise about
nothing. Congress deliberately selected gold
as coin for the country.
A Observation-Disclosures
Reed-Deliberately. | say so in spite of
all the talk and thunder on the subject, be-
cause in the presence of my friend from
Penn. (kelly) nothing could have passed
the House on this subject without delibera-
ton.
Kelley Can the gentleman name any
man, living or dead, who can give or has
ever given an explanation of the law demon
citing the silver dollar?
Recd-Yes. sir Mr.. Hewitt of New York
has given a long, careful and elaborate cx-
PLANTATION, which commend to the gentle
man from Penn, and under that new pro-
vision of law 2-s4, go and $50 United
States bonds have been issued, and author-
ties announced Gas they had right to- that
these bonds, principal and interest, were
payable in gold. Under these circumstan
how can anybody say we ought to adopt a
system which lowers that promise II to II
per cent. Under this condition of affairs
these bonds seem to be payable in gold; and
the provisions of this bill there seem to be
reputation of that promise
After further discussion the committee
amendment was rejected.
Several amendments were adopted and
others rejected.
The House finally adjourned without action
on the section
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Condensed KILOGRAMS.

The town of Dallas, Oregon, is nearly de-
stroyed by fire.
At Clinton, Iowa, yesterday, GOO, 900 feet
of lumber and Is HOUSES were burned. Loss
heavy.
The United States steamer jamestown has
sailed from San Francisco for Sitka, to re-
lieve the Alaska.
The cotton caterpillar has appeared at two
different points in Dallas Co., Ala, earliest
ever known.
Hon. Gideon Bailey, member of the leg
islative council of New Brunswick, is dead,
A heavy frost prevailed over northern YER
mont and Canada, last night.
The legislative council CT Prince Edwards
Island will be abolished at thu end of present
session.
Loss by a fire at Clinton, Iowa, is estimat-
ed at 500. 900.
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At IL o'clock last night fire was discovered
in the direction OF Burnt Hill, 1t proved to
be the barn of Mr.. Edward Leonard, which
was totally destroyed, together with guam
tity of hay, moving machine, carriage and
numerous farming tools Mr.. l.. had been
intending to enlarge his barn and recently
bought the material in the old Unitarian
church for that purpose, and hauled up a
large portion of the old timber, which was
placed near where the fire broke ont and but
added fuel to the flames. The fire depart
ment, as usual, was out in very short space
of time after an alarm was sounded, but ow-
ing to the long distance and up hill business,
the building was burned fiat before the en-
gines could rcace the scene. Probably the
work of an inccndary. The property is be-
licvcd to be insured. Sparks from steamer
Cushnoc set fire to the main house and a hole
was cut in the roof and the flames extin-
guished with pals Of water.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Dali,
Kennebcc journal.
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Political.

Political.
GARDINER, MAY -. The national green
hackers of Gardiner held a meeting last night
and chose delegates to attend the State con-
vention Gardiner is entitled to twelve dele
gates, who were chosen. The meeting was
addressed by treasurer White and other prom
inent greenbackers.
Forgery.
LEWISTON, May %. To-day, a note came
from Boston, by Eastern Express, dated
March -, for sl3j.45, signed by Douglass &
Cook and endorsed by George T.. Fogg \
Co. 1t proved 10 be forgery.
Railroad Matters.
PHILLIPS, May - The contract for
building the Sandy River railroad, from
Pennington TO Phillips, l. miles, is awarded
to +. 4 X. Shanahan of Portland, at S21 900.
The road lie to be fitted for the rolling stock
by Oct. !.
Dam Carried Away.
BANGOR, May -. Word was received this
evening that eighty feet of the Chesuneook
dam, AT the foot Of Chesuncook lake. was
carried away Monday Lumbernen say this
will surely hang up the West Branch drive.
Shooting ARRAY.
4 white man named McClosky shot ne
gro at jackson Brook, to-day. during a row.
The wound was not dangerous. McCloskey
had not been arrested at last accounts
Yachting.
PORTLAND, May %. The annual chal-
lenge race of the Portland Yacht Club takes
place tomorrow.
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NEW YORK, May %. The vote of mem
bers of the produce exchange yesterday
resulted iii the adoption Of the 'cental' sys
TEN.
Convention.
Whe Workingmen's Convention is in ses
sion here, with delegates from Massachu
sets. Texas, Rhode Island and other States
1t has adopted Il resolution recommending
the founding of cooperative association
like that in Rochdalc, England, to furnish
food and other neccssaries of the line, at cost
to members.
Losses by Failures.
Ii is stated that the Rotterdam Trading
Co. lost 600, 900 florins by the recent fail
ures, and will be compelled to ask an ndul-
gence of its creditors. Antwerp banks are
also reported having suffered.
Weather.
The weather is clear and cool to-day, with
brisk west wind. 1t was quite favorable for
grand Sabbath School parade of 5000 chill
drcn in BROOKLYN this afternoon.
Mandy Wood Insists that the Election
Laws must be Repealed.
The Tribune states that Fernando Wood
insists that the election laws at present ex-
listing, must be repealed, in order that the
u'hbNi AZ van NdiiNN NVN Iolhs
PERSONAL.
VIM. Lloyd Garrison is weak, and his mind
is cloudcd at times He recognized all about
him this afternoon, but it is evident the end
is approaching.
Latcr.-No change to report in Garrisons
condition. certainly none for the better. He
continues very weak, but is free from pain
as heretofore.
Strike.
The lab0rers at the Cornell Iron Works
struck yesterday, for sl,2j instead of 81 per
day
WATERrowN, May -. The Harris House
on the Public square, was damaged by fire
this morning
Republican CAUCUS.
ALBANY, May -. The caucus of republic
cans of the assembly. last night refused to
entertain the proposition of the Senatorial
republican caucus, to issue an address to the
State calling attention to the superior work
of this legislature.
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BASE BALL.

At Worcester, sachusetts-Iolyokes .,
Worcesters 5.
At Utica, New York-Uticas 8, Spring
fields 1.
At Washington, ID. C.-Nationals ., Al
banys 7.
At Cincinnati, Ohio-Providence 10, Gin
cinnatis g. 10 innings.
At Chicago, Illinois-Chcagos 1, Bostons
-.
At Cleveland, Oho-Clevelands 10, Troys
$. II innings.
AT Buffalo, Acknowledgements Stars ID,
Butfalos IL.
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INDIAN TERRITORY.
The Situation,

ST.. Louis, May % A special from Indian
Territory says two companies of troops under
Major Major Wilcox are quartercd there. to
prevent squatters entering the territory. The
soldiers are constantly at the railroad depot
and all persons arriving with intent of going
on to government land are escorted out OF
the territory. Major Wilcox says that in
marching over 100 miles in the territory he
met with but few squatters, and these were
removed
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS.

WAsHINGros, May %. There is decided
disposition on the republican side of the
House to prevent consideration of general
legislation after disposition of the Warner
silver bill, and prominent members have said
there is no doubt the reps. will follow this
course if attempt is made to take up and of
the various other measures reported by COM
mittccs during the present session, other than
those making appropriations for the army or
executive branches of government
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Injunction on a Savings Bank.

LOWELL, May 90. The savings bank COM
missioners have placed an injunction on the
Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank, The re-
suit is not due to msmanagemcnt, but to
shrinkage on mortgaged property and bank
stock to withdrawals of deposits, amount
ing to $50, 900, in the past year. and to ar
rcarages on interest due the bank on loans
This last item is 81 900.
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THE EASTERN QUESTION.

ATHENS, May -. Official despatch has
been received by the minister Of war, an
nouncing that an engagement has taken place
between the Turkish troops and insurgents,
at Perlazia Thessaly. The Turks lost $50
killed and wounded and insurgents 20, in
Guiding leaders
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VIRGINIA..
Court Matters.

RICHMoND, May, -. Cases embracing
about a dozen suits, United States against
ex-State officials, who werei in authority at
the time of the occupation of Rchond. ag
gregating about twenty thousand dollars,
have been taken up.
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THE INDIANS.
Encounter Between Gros Ventres and
Crows.

BISMARCK, May 22. A wounded Indian
named Lone Dog, from the vicinity of Bear
Paw Mountains, brought down on the steam
er, reports an encounter between the Gros
Nentres and Mountain Crows. Several In
dians were hilled, including Gen. Miles half
breed Sioux John Brugear The former was
attacked by party of Bufords
heogh mail routes are losing stock, by ma
raudng Indians
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PENNSYLVANIA.
State Finances.

IIARRIsBrRG, May So The State Treas
urer has sent the information to the Senate
that there will probably be deficit in the
State treasury Nov. 30, 1850, of 81, 1000 900
The object of the statement is to show the
necessity of increased taxation.
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A GOOD PLAN

Any body can learn TO make money rapidly operat-
ing in stocks, by the 1.-TWO tnerring Rules for Sue
cess" in Messrs Lawrence 4 Co.'S new circular.
The combination method, which this firm has made
successful, enables people with large or small
to reap all the benefits of largest capital and
best skill. Thousands of orders, in various sums,
pooled into vast amount and co-operafed as
mighty ,choie thus securing to each shareholder all
the advantages of the largest operator. Immense
profits are divided monthly. Any amount from IS to
5000, more, can be used successfully n. Y. Bar.
fist Weekly, September 10th, ISIS, says, by the
combination system Sl5 would make s95, or five per
cent; $50 pays $3.50, or : per cent; SiO0 makes
$1,000, or 10 per cent. ON the stock, during the
month, according to the market" Frank Leslie's
Illustrated Newspaper, June 30th: The combina
ton system Is founded upon correct business prnci
pies and person need be without an income while
1t is kept working by Messrs. Lawrence Co."
Brooklyn Journal, April Goth "Our editor made
net profits of S0l.25 from $50 in one OF Messrs.
Lawrence 4 Co.'S combinations" New circular
(mailed free explains everything stocks and bonds
wanted. Government bonds supplied. Lawrence
4 Co., Bankers, 5. Exchange Place, \. Y.
IulSis
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WEST INDIES.
The Situation.

ST. THOMAS, May %. Condition in Hayti
is reported precarious. Government is i'm
porting muskets and powder. Business is de-
pressed and several failures have occurred at
Port nu Prince
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Suicide.

CoNcoRp, May %. Henry Young, who
recently killed his wife with an axe at Pitts
field, and was afterwards sent here to the in
sane asylum, suicided yesterday by tearing
his shirt to pieces and hanging himself.