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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21
From tIIat day on. Harry ke-

From that day ON Harry kept
school for two years in Cranberry
HGulch, his salary doubled after the
first quarter, and his pupils learned
to love as. well as to respect him;
and the revolvers went ont Of sight
within q month.
They had found a man at last who
could keep school. This is a fact. ~
San Francisco Chronicle.
A Fashionable WomanThe In
gradients Of Dress and Trim.
inings Which Go % Her Make
fake ninety.nine pounds Of Hesh
aud bone chiefly bone wash cleag'
bore shoIsssihzt ztheAeats, ade bend sIse
back to conform to the Grecian bend,
the Boston dip, the kangaroo droopi
the Saratoga slope, or the bull-frog
break, as the taste inclines;; then add
thirty-three yards Of ruffles and for,
ty-fve yards of edging, eighteen
yards of dimity, one pair Of silk or
cotton hose with patent hip attach
ments, six yards of flannel, embroid-
cred, one pair balmoral boots with
heels three inches high, four pounds
of whalebone in strips, quarter of a
mile of tape, ten pounds of raw cot
ton, four copies OF a New York pa.
per, triple sheet, seventy-fve yards
of silk or other dress goods, one hun
dred and fifty yards point lace two
hundred yards of fringe and other
trimmings, twelve gross buttons, one
box pearl powder, one saucer car
mine and an old hare's foot two
bushels of false hair frizzled and fret
ted a Ia maneagte, one bundle switch.
es, with rats, mice and other var
mints; one peck of hair pins, one
lace handkerchief nine inches square
Perfume all with altar Of roses, or
sprinkle with nine drops of the
blessed Baby" Stuff the head with
fashionable novels, ball tickets, play
bills and wedding cards, some scan
dal, great deal Of lost time and a
very little sagej add half grain Of
modesty, season with vanity, affecta-
tion and folly. Garnish with ear
rings, breastpins, chains, bracelets,
feathers and flowers to suit the taste.
Pearls and diamonds may be thrown
in if you have them. If not, paste
and pinchbeck from the dollar store
will do. Whirl all around in fash.
ionable circle, and stew by gaslight
for SIX hours.
Great care should be taken that
the thing is not overdone. The dish
is highly ornamental, and will do to
put at the head Of your table on
grand occasions, but is not suitable
for everyday use at home, being SO
very expensive and indigestible. 1t
sometimes give men the heartburn,
and causes them to break and is GER
tain death to children. If you have
not the ingredients at hand, you can
buy the article ready made in any of
our large cities-if you have money
enough.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21
Polnpey's pillar.

During the campaign in Egypt,
some sailors in theharbor took it into
their heads that they would go and
drink n bowl of punch on the top of
Pompey's pillar. How to get there
was, however, a matter Of difficulty,
but not too great for sailor to sur
mount. A paper kite was made to
fly directly over the pillar. A two
inch rope was then tied to one end
of the string and drawn over the pill
lar by the end to which the kite was
affixed. By this rope one of the sea-
men ascended to the top, and in less
than an hour a kind Of shroud was
constructed by which the whole COM
pany went up, drank their punch,
amid the shouts Of the astonished
multitude who had collected round
the spot. The sailors, eight in mum.
Der, left the initials of their names
inscribed on the pillar. They dis
covered what was not before known
that there had formerly been a
statute on the pillar, the foot and
ankle Of which are still remaining.
An Effort to Prevent the Use of
Opium.
In China, where the opium habit
ruins and destroys many men annu-
ally, the efforts of the governmental to
abolish or diminish the use of opium
have recently been more energetic
than ever. All these efforts have
been in vain, as were those Of many
previous years. The Pekin govern
ment have at last determined to take
the final step in the business, and an
edict has been issued, which goes into
effect next year, making the use or
saleof opium punishable by death 1t
is hard to. say how the diet will be
met by the ten million opium vic;
Tins of the Celestial Empire, on
what proportion of them will come
to this country to enjoy their fas-
cinating custom.
Marengo county, Ala, is out Of
debt and has $4,000 on hand.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

t4nsient advertisements must be paid for in ad.
vance, 10 insure insertion
Yearly adyefsementsp payable halfyearly in advance
Legal publications must be paid for, in all cases, be.
fore the delivery Of the certificate Of publication
Personal publications. and those recommending can.
didates for Office charged regular advertising rates
Marriage and Death notices. published free; but oh.
ituares and tributes Of respect charged at half the
usual advertising rates.
Announcements for Office, for county, IS 90; State
and District $40 90; on regular ticket, Sio 90.
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ATTORNEYS.

w.H. ToMttNsos D. W. poLsLEY.
TOMLINsoN 6 PoLsLEY,
ttorneys and Counselors at Law, Point Plea.
a SAINT, West Virginia. practice in the County Of Ma.
SOM the United States District Court for West Virginia
DC Prompt attention given to the collection OF claims
entrusted to them. Address, Point Pleasant, W. Va.
jan s, Is7o-ty:
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County DIRECTORY.

Judge Circuit court-Joseph Smith, Ravenswood.
Clerk Circuit court-c B. waggener.
President County Court-D. S. Van Matre.
County Clerk-J. p. r. D, Smith.
Prosecuting Attorney-Geo. p. Simpson.
Sherif-David S. Stevenson. Deputies-J. Tewett
Jailorl Samuel W Suns,ylle, Henry Fry, Joseph N
Daigh and W. d. Sometvie.
Surveyor Of Lands-Thomas ]. Roberts
AssesSorS-James W. Windon, District No. l.; E. f
Baker, DistrictNo ..
superintenden. Of Free sehools-c Charles E. Hrgg.
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! 1i.{i'QHtlr,i - y n
That was what.one Of the trustees
of the district said to my friend
Harry Flotee, when he made appli-
cation for the vacant position Of
teacher.
"Let me try. / know I am slen-
der, but l am tough, andsI have a
strong will" said Harry.
Gust as you like. There's the
school house, and I'll have notice
given if you want it DONE" said the
trustee.
81 do" said Harry; and I'll open
next Monday. at 9 a. m.
The notice was given and there
was a good deal Of excitement in the
gulch and along the Uuba flats
More than fifty young people of both
sexes made an excuse to drop into
the tavern to get a sight at the fel.
low who thought he couldkeep school
in that district, and many a con.
temptuous glance fell on the slender
form and youthful face of the would.
be-teacher.
Eight o'clock on Monday morning
came, and Harry Flotee went down
to the school house with a key in one
hand and valise in the other.
'Ready to slope if he finds we're
too much for him." saida cross-eyed,
broad shouldered fellow of eighteen.
The school house was unlocked and
the new teacher went to the desk
Some of the young folks went in to
see what he was going to do, though
school was not called.
Harry opened his valise and took
out alarge belt. Then after buck
ling it around his waist, he put three
Colts navy revolvers there, each Of
six barrels, and a bowie knife eigh-
teen inches in the blade.
"Thunderl He means busihess!'
muttered the cross-eyed chap.
The new teacher now took out a
square card about four inches each
way, walked to the other end of the
house and tackled it up against the
wall. Returning to his desk, he
drew a revolver from his belt, and
quick as thought sent ball after ball
into the card, till there was six balls
in spot not much larger than a sill
yer half dollar.
By this time the schee} house was
half full of large boys and girls
The little ones were afraid to come
in. -. ~ IN
The the teacher walked half way
down the room With the bowie knife
in his hand, and threw it with SO
true a hand that it stuck quivering
in the very centre Of. the card.
He left it, there and but two more
knives of the same kindin his belt
and quietly reloaded his yetsmoking
pistol.
Ring the bell. am about to
open school,"
He spoke to the cross-eyed boy, the
bully of the crowd, and the boy rang
the bell without a word.
a"The scholars will take their seats;
.I.opeu school with prayer" he said
sternly, five minutes later.
The scholars sat down silent, al.
most breathless.
After the prayer the teacher cock
Iedia revolver and walked down on
the floor.
eve will arrange the classes" he
said, "all who. can read, write and
spell will rises z OF them we will
| form the first classH
Only six got up. He escorted
them to upper seats, andthen he be-
gan to examine the rest. A whisper
was heard behind him, In second
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21
DIR. L. F. CAMPBELL,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, offers his services
Ito the public, Hopes by strict attention to business
to merit continuance Of the liberal patronage he has
already received He may be found at his Office at all
tines when not professionally engaged IHov s, 7s
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21
City OFFICERS.

Mayor-Heniy j. Fisher, Jr.
Recorder-M H. Hale,
couhcilmen- II Stribiing, G. Shrewsbury John W.
English, L. f. Campbell, Andrew r. Darst.
Sargeant-S, J. Blake. Assesor,-Wm. ]. Kenny
Street Commissonsr-Andrew K. Darst. Oyerseers Of
the Poor-Drs. Shaw and Campbell.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

A Ill the type now In this Office is entire
n ly new. We have all the late styles
card and poster type, and fatter ourself
that we can do rs good work as any office
in the State. Give us trial.
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w. P. NEALE. NJ. d.

OFFICE Main street. between sd and sd; residence,
" Main street. between 9th and 9TH. Attends prompt
fessionay engaged can always be found at his Office
jan 5, iS7o-iy.
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DIR. S. d. SHAW

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, tenders his pro.
fessional services tothe public. Calls promptly at.
tended to, Office, cor, Main and sd streets opposite
the old Presbyterian church. [april S, fs5o-iy.
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PHYSICIANS.

~ N>NN>~>~~~~~>N>~~> ~~>NNSNNN~S S~NS>'>N-N~~NNS~
ANDREW r. BARBEE, NJ. D.,
Northwes, cor 9th and Main Streets, Point Pleasant
N West Virginia. Office hours from to 10 a. m. and
} to Top.m (jan. 8, IS7o-Iy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

Trust not ahorse's heels nora dogs
tooth, neither a man who says he'll
pay you Saturday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

"1t's only a spring opening, ma,
explained that awful boy, as he ex-
.hibited his torn trousers after a leap
over the picket fence.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21
Terms of Court,

Terms of Court.
cireui, Cotst-First Monday in April and October.
County " Third Monday in January, March
May July, November and December
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JAMES w. HoeE. JAMES B. MENAaER.
HoGE & MENAdsER, -
A ttorneys and Counselors ut Law, practice in
"A the Circuit and County Courts Of Mason county
West Virginia. Address James w Hoge, Winfeld
Putnam county, West Virginia. or James b. Menager
Point Pleasant, Mason county, West Virginia.
Jan 8, i'7o-Iy ~ g
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

KNIGHT & COUCH.

KNIGHT & COUCH, ~,
A ttorneys at Law, Wilt practice in the counties o,
a M2son and Putnam. Address Z, b. knight, al
Charleston, West Virginia. or James H. Couch, IT,, al
Point Pleasant, West Virginia. DO Mr., Couch Is d No
'tary Public for Mason county [jan 8, Is7o-iy
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

A lonely Philadelphia widower,
who buried his wife six weeks ago,
refused a che@oflighttobac because
be is still in full mourning.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21
J0HN'w. ENGLIsH.

A ttorney at Law, will practice IN he Courts Of Ma
a son, Puthan and Jackson, and in the, Court Of Ap
peals of West Virginia. Address Point Pleasant Mason
county, West Virginia Ian 9. is79-ty
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CHAs. w. pHELps

A ttorney at Law and Notary Public, Point
"A Pleasant, West Virginia Special attention given
10 collections and remittanees promptly made, q.
lmatch SLY 49,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

Old Gentleman; Waiter, how's
this2 These potatoes are quite hardl
Waiter with presence of mind;
Hard times You know, sir.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

1t was. of course on a, French
tombstone that the following inscrip.
.tion was discovered: "Tears cannot
restore my wife, therefore | weep
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

The fact thatthere were !, ,66s more
boys than girls born in Ohio last
year would indicate that they in
tend to keep up the supply of Office
holders.
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Marengo county, Ala, is out Of
debt and has $4,000 on hand.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

"Fiel Mollie," quoth Reuben to
Mary; "tis pity we two cap'tagree."
aFie, Mollie," is good, SIR she ans
wered, "but you'll find thatyou can't
Mollie-fe.me."
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

One Of our exchanges says that
oil Of cinnamon will cause the disap-
pearance of warts, however hard,
large, or dense they may be. The
application gives rise toneither pain
nor suppuration. A lady removed
thirty off her hand with FIVE cents
worth Of oil.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

The sight Of a man wheeling q
baby carriage in the street is assign
not that baby is weak, but the man is
strong. And yet, if we were to judge
from the amiable grin with which
the fond father under these .circum-
stances salutes every passing ac-
quiantance, we might enormously
suppose that he was really doing it
just for the fun Of the thing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

Abusy father was annoyed with the
ceaseless prattle ofhis little six-year-
old and, looking meaningly at the
child and then at his wife, impa-
tiently remarked: "Mlother will out"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

An evil passion sinks us below the
level of the brute. 1t was Rochefon.
cauld who said, "When our hatred is
violent it sinks us even beneath
those we hate"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-05-21

Put pinch of tea in your mouth,
after partaking Of onions, and you
can call on your girl or lady friends
with the utmost impunity, that is
as far as the objection tothe onion
flavor is concerned.
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There is a beautiful precept which
he who has received an injury, or
thinks that he has, would for his own
sake do we'll to follow: excuse half
and forgive the rest"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-03-13
A German PhilOpena,

The German method of aanaginy the
pleasant play of philopena is as follows
When couple meets after eating a
philopena together, no advantage is taken
of the other until one of them pronounces
the word "philopena." This word is the
Warn1ng--now the sport is to begin. Let
US suppose that a gentleman calls upon
lady. She invites him to walk in, and
at tho same time speaks the talismanic
word. If he accepts the order to.walk in
he is lost, unless she moves the ban by
telling him to 60 away. If she asks
him to take off his hat he must resolutely
keep it On; if to be seated he must stand
or II at table she should hand him an
an article which he accepts, she wins the
forfeit. During all this time he endeay-
ors to take her by surprise, for the &C.
ceptance of any offer from the other wins
the game. Both ARE constantly exercis-
ing their wits to prevent being caught
and the sport goes on all the evening.
Perhaps the gentleman brings q little
present, and says, knowing that I shall
lose my philopena, have brought it
along; here tits" If she is caught off
her guard by the smooth speech, she
loses, for he Immediately claims the for
felt. If neither wins at the first meeting
the sport is continued to the second, and
it may happen that half q dozea parties
meet at the same time, all anxious to win
their philopena partners, 80, that the
scene often Becomes ludicrously amusing.
It is diamond cut diamond" in very
truth.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-03-13
A STAGE ROMANCE,

Early in the present dramatic season, says
the Providence Or. ~ Press, while the Gene
We've Ward combination was playing in the
Philadelphia Academy of Music, a youth of ex-
cellent address, fine personal appearance and
apparent education, applied to Messrs. Jarrett
d Palmer for a situation in any department
whereby he might go on the then proposed
tour. be said that he needed q salary, was q
willing worker, good mechanic, and abund-
antly able to pay his own railroad fares and
hotel bills. His object was to thoroughly learn
the stage business and to eventually secure a
speaking part whereby he might advance in
the profession. His solicitations were 80 per
slstent and his manner SO persuasive, that per-
mission was granted him to act as an assistant
IN the carpentering department.. He proved to
be all he had claimed, was steady and useful,
and so skillful that when the master carpenter
was obliged by sickness to retire, the new
conner was promoted to the vacant place. He
was q universal favorite with the company, at
tarcted the attention of Miss Ward and Mr..
Levick by valuable suggestions as to stage
effects, and even discussed Shakespeare with
them in q manner which showed his thorough
acquaintance with the works of the great poet.
In st. GATHERINGS, Canada, MI. Craig, who
played John Grist in Jane Shore,' was taken
seriously i'll, and the new conner, who went by
the name of Bob" Trimmer, volunteered to
appear in the part. No one else was available,
his offer was accepted, and to the establishment
of all he made an immense hit, was called be
fore the curtain, and the next morning the
press said that .'Mr. Craig" whose name was
retained in the bills, divided the honors with
the star" The morrow found him in his prop
er department again, and he made no refer
ences to his wondrous histrionic success. He
adroitly parted all questions as to his home
and family, and he remained ''living mys-
terry" until q few days ago, in Hamilton, =
letter was received by Mr.. Tooker; the manager
dated at Cambridge. Mass, and signed by the
mysterious young mans father, who, by some
means, had learned his sons whereabouts, and
wrote begging Mr.. Tooker and Miss Ward to use
their influence toward securing this return to
his home. The mystery was . mystery no long
er, and the young man, Yielding to the desire
of his parents, returned to Cambridge. Mass,
where he is known n Mr.. Lawrence Otis.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-03-13
Third reading of Senate bills was continued

Third reading of Senate bills was continued
and the following passed:
| Incorporating the Monitor Plo~ works.
Recognizing certain organizations in Grow
Wing county as de facto organizations.
Relative to the poor tax of Scott county.
Making the laws in Young's compilation of
the general statutes evidence in courts.
Declaring the act organizing Winnebago City
public act.
Relative to water-power at st. Cloud.
Defining the powers of the municipal court
of Minneapolis.
Relieving the Sixth ward of St. Paul from
the payment of certain taxes levied in the
city.
Amending the charter of St. Paul.
Exempting benevolent associations from the
life insurance law.
The bankrupt law, with some few amend
ments offered by Mr.. Donohue with unanimous
consent.
To prevent railroad Determinations.
Regulating the salaries of the county officers
! of LIE Sueur county.
To revise grant of land to the Minneapolis
| and st. Cloud railroad.
Relating to guardians and wards.
Relating to the collection of delinquent
| taxes. ~.-
Relating to the officers employed in the
and custody of the capitol building
Athorizing the transfer Of imbecle children
! from the insane asylum to the institute for the
| deaf, dumb and blind.
| Appropriating $500 to the Anti-Drive Vel
association for contesting suit against thu
patentees in the United States supreme court.
Relating to the location of State road il
Pope county.
For the purchase of safe for the surveyor
general of the Saltwater lumber district, t.
| not cost more than $500.
| To authorize the State auditor to abate take
on certain lands.
To authorize the building of railroad to tn
| village of Preston, Fillmore county.
| The House then at a. m. adjourned.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-03-13

masters should be elected; the government
shcSld prohibit importation of Chinese servile
labor; that a labor bureau be established
making law Merchandising person who
offers to purchase or does purchase votes, and
calling for other innovations in government
The resolutions strongly favor labor reforms
of various kinds. 49,.
A Cincinnati telegram of March 5th
says, Archbishop Purcell has caused to be
placed on record deed conveying to his
brother, Father Edward Purcell, the arch
bishops residence, the old st. Johns hospital
property, corner of laird and Plum streets,
Mount st. Mary's seminary, the cathedral
school, corner of Mound and Elizabeth
streets, together with several lots of suburban
property, which included his interest in what
is known as the Consadine property, which
was bequeathed to the archbishop by Patrick
Consadine number of years ago. Father
Edward Purcell followed this action by form
ally assigning all to John B. Mannex for the
benefit of his creditors.
The concluding scenes in Congress at
the close of the session were somewhat i'm
pressive Durham and Southland made their
last speeches, in Congress-, as both of them
retire from public service with the close OF the
Forty fifth Congress-. They did their best to
create good impression and were cheered
heartily, no doubt out Of compliment, at the
close of their speeches. They insisted upon
free and pure elections untrammeled by fed
eral authority, and intimated very broadly
that they would live and die in that faith. At
last, precisely at four minutes before 10,
Speaker Randall! read his closing essay, at
the end of which, precisely when the minute
and hour hand were together at 10, he let the
hammer fall and declared the Forty fifth Con-
gress adjourned without day. The speech OF
Mr.. Randall, which was very complimentary
to the House, was cheered by both sides.
After the adjournment members and officers
mingled, bidding each other farewell, some
of them not to meet again.