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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-30

II some one would buy the rock
quarry, adjoining the town, who un.
stands the business, he could make a
fortune in few years. AT this
quarry is good steam engine, saws
and everything necessary to carry on
the work of getting out stills, caps,
steps, tagging, &c. The rock is Of
the very best quality, and is of The
blue and yellow sand stone variety.
When this quarry was in operation
the proprietors could not fill the or
ders for this stone. All it wants to
make it a success is for some one to
take hold of it, who has energy and
push in him.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-30


Several years ago there was talk
OF forming company in this place
10 bore for coal, and if found in pay.
Ing quantities, to go further, and
sink a shaft to it, The impression
is that u splendid vein Of coal under.
lies our town at depth of from rs
TO 100 feet. We mention this to re.
vive the interest felt in this matter
a few years ago, and in the hope that
the matter will be again agitated
and the company formed.
PERsoNALs.-Mrs. Henry Graf, Of
Farkersburg, is visiting friends, in
this place.
Misses Allie Cromley, May Ford
:and Kate Hamilton, of Gallipolis,
Sisitedfriends in this place, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Hale, will eel
citrate their goth anniversary, on
Monday evening next.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-30

SICK Llsr.-We regret to announce
tho sickness of both Mr.. I. Stribling
and his wife.
James II. Holloway, Esq, is lying
very sick at his home in this place.
DR.. Barbee is confined to his bed BY
sickness.
- Mrs. D. W. Polsley has been quite
i'll for the past week.
The Board of Directors of the Ma.
son County Agricultural and Mechan.
'cal Association, met last Saturday,
and fixed upon the 3Oth and 3lst Of
August and the LIST and End of Sep.
TENDER next, as the time for holding
the ninth annual Fair of the Asso.
citation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-30

Prima facie, as the lawyers would
say, the silver sensation up in Han
cock county, is humbug, as have
been good many others Of a similar
nature before it,-Herald,
Now, what will Senator Donehoo
do. He expected to realize million
out of his silver land, We sympa-
thize with him.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-30

Prof. W. J. Kenny announces him,
self in this issue as a candidate for
County Superintendent of Free
Schools. He is SO well known to every
man, womanand childin this county,
that it would be useless for US to say
anything about him as a gentleman
and scholar. lie is "a good man for
the place, and if elected, will see to
it that our county schools are kept up
to the standard that the law conlcm.
plates they shall be.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-30

LEONARD House. The name of the
Arlington House has been changed
TO that of the Leonard House." Mr..
John Leonard, the new proprietor,
was formerly a resident of this town,
engaged in the timing business. He
is well known to many here. He is
good hotel manager, and under his
administration this House will be
kept up to the standard Of first.
class Hotel. We wish him abundant
success, and bespeak for him liber.
al share of the public patronage.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-30

AccIDENT.-on Saturday last,
Master Harry Lasley, employed in
the Excelsior Flour Mills, as packer,
unfortunately permitted the middle
finger of his right hand to get caught
in the cog-wheels that run the pack.
er, and had it badly mashed, besides
breaking it at the first joint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
RAIL WAY INTELLIGENCE.
ELEVATED RAILWAY SUITS.


RUMoRs THAT THE METROPOLITAN COMPANY WILL
BEGIN AN ACTION AGAINST THE MANHATTAN.
There are indications that the Metropolitan
Railway Company will follow the course OF the New
YORK Elevated Railroad Company and bring action
against the Manhattan Company TO its propertyi
Rumors have been atoat in Wall-st for several days
that the Metropolitan directors shaping then
course in this direction, and IL has thought that
there would be some concert Of action between the
1essee companes appears, however, that the
tude OF the Metropolitan is OF waiting for the de-
cslon of Justice WestbroOk in the matter OF the New
to be very confident OF favorable for his
pany il the and there notable absence
of confidence the other side the hearing King
ston. Russell Sage consulted yesterday by TRIB-
UNE reporter with reference the purposes
tropolitan Company.
To the question whether that the
md Metropolitan Companies going to cooper
ate in their action against the Manhattan Mr. Sage
Piled 3" We have not come to any agreement yet. or
course the Metropolitan people will for their prop
haitian Company which is hopelessy bankrupt We are
waiting for the result of the other suit There's
use making two fights when will serve"
Have abandoned the plan of settling the present
0lihcnteS ana arranging new leases with the Mauhat
tan r.
Yes. There's trying that long as that com
pany has that debt hanging over It,"
Justice WestbrOok yesterday issued order
ceiyers OF the Manhattan Company to the semian
nual State tax gross receipts for the first
Is $l3.502 40, being oDe-haf Of one per cent on
$2,700,49l SO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
THE MALLEYS' DEFENCE.

NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, Sept. 23.-The defence
In the Maey began calling West Haven horse-car
conductors ths morning, to show that Jennie CrameI
did not return to this city with any OF them after heI
trip to the shore Thursday noon, August a. They
testified about alike. Did not know the girl
did not think she rode back with them but could
positive. j.. NJ Cans testified that he Jennie the
corner OF Grand and Jefierson-sts., near her home
Thursday noon, August 4. She turned into Jehers0n-s
walking slowly. He not positive to the day. IT
miSht have been Wednesday, but thought IL Thurs
day.
In the afternoon Kitty f. OBrien, employed in the
millinery department OF Maieys store testified that she
met James Aaley Friday Aug ,, at G:i5 O'Clock, In
Oranges Miss llarlaud was with her and spoke to him
AS witnesses for the STATE have testified that they
James M9iley, jr, and Jennie Cramcr walking together
That day II IL supposed hat tho defence will claim
James, companion Mas Uar and, but the descrp
unn OF the dress does not correspond com.
paniOn said t. have been dressed in white.
Lohn D. Casey, the Waterman nj Maey's testified that
James came Ia the store about $50 Thursday
ing, August James crossed the street. Walter
Ma icYs team and drove oil.
Patrick L.. Eariy bel-boy at the Elliott House, tcsti
lied tha lac Thought thai he Blanche Douglass 20 ont
OF the hotel with lady IN White Wednesday amer
noon
MIR and Mrs, Hunt testified that they were at Railroad
Grove, on Friday evening, August 3, but nothing o
James and waiter Maloy. The court adjourned to tues
day,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
gLSTERN NEW.YoRK DEvAS7ArED.

BUFFALO, Sept. 23.--Owing TO the drouth
in Western NowN ork the amount Of railroad telegram
and private property being destroyed by fire /. very
large Hundreds OF acres have been devastated and the
destruction continues Much %! the soil being OF neal
formation, the fires bnrrow depth OF two or three
eet, destroying crops forests farm buildings fences
the ues along the railroad tracks and tho teegrnp
poles supporting the wires The destruction Is esp.c
laiiy great Ia the ncghhorhood OF CrOs aud Bergen
The railroad aud telegraph people and the farmers s
large 10 OF men engaged la protecting Their propsry
but u Ia ply steal npOssibiy prevent very aetouz
manage within TIC last twentr-foiT hours the Ic-
have invaded fresh district between TIN. place ana
Bainva, through which rnn The Western Union wtrr,
hefcloioi" untouched The country Tor bali milo on
both sides oi tnc road ia burning lctcrly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
THE FIFE RECORD.
EIGHT OIL CARS BURNED.

A fire which occurred on an oil train of the
New York Lake Erie and Western Railroad yesterday
caused considerably delay to passengers freight
train OF thirtyive loaded with crude petroleum
from Olean, and consigned to the Standard Oil Company
broke into three sections sloatsblrg The middle
section, which had brakeman ran into the forward
part OF the train, breaking in The sudden
conclusion set the OIL fire. Almost instantly the fire
was communicated to other until eight of them
were In flames the oil spreading for 200 feet along the
line OF the track The telegraph poles and wires OF the
company and those OF the Western Union were also de
stroyed by the fire at that point and there com
municatioD TO this city until repairs could made
with the exception II the eight destroyed, the
rest OF the train uncoupled and hauled place of
safety. superintendent T.. O. Hill took special train
from Jersey City to the scene OF the fire Arriving there
he found the steel rails warned twisted the
destroyed Trains going either way DELAYED until
new track could be laid, which done until 5
D. m The passengers. however, transferred from
one train to another and forwarded their destinations
All trains were again running regular time last nj ght
The amount Of oil destroy cd the loss of property
could not be ascertnined last night. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
NEW LINES IN THE NORTHWEST.

The Chicago st. Paul, Minneapolis and
Omaha Railroad Company has decided TO build no W
line from Eau Claire to Superior City which is be the
termination OF the Northern Pacific road The road
viii be 1875 mica long The Northern Pacific Company
originally intended to build road down through Wis.
consin but the Willard management and the Omaha
directors have TO amicabie understanding ac-
cording to which the Northern Pacific has abandoned
its purpose aud agreed 10 connect with the
maln> line. This will give the Omaha line
direct route FROM the end of the Northern Pacific
milwaukee and Chicago. 1t is said too. that the
building Of this road will deveope a land grant Of
1,000,000 which the Omaha Company has in Wis
consn. The contract for has let and
the road will be completed next year.
The Chicago aud Northwestern Company is build
ing line TO connect its Iowa system, with
the Omaha CompaDy's Minnesota system with
the principal purpose To furnish coal
the WinOna and st. Peter division OF the Northwestern
road. This VIII result in advantage TO the Omaha
Company, inasmnch the Northwestern will be Obliged
TO eighty miles OF the line, between the
Iowa State line aud Mankato. The Chicago and North.
westerns line FROM Madison to Milwaukee will be
opened for business on October l. Under contract
between the companies, the line win "prorate" with
Omaha The extension OF the line from ST. Paul to
held is completed to within thirty miles of the end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
MURDERS By HHITE RIgER UTES.

WASHINGTON, Sept, 23.--rhc following tele-
gram has been received at the Adutant-encras Office
nader date OF Rawlings, Wyoming, september ~ 1881
AdYiccs received day from camp ou White River,
stats That White River Otcs have killed two settlers
building rancho on me river forty miles below Military
Camp; 3urued wagons OF others. Signal ores repore
on Uoaniaus Body Of one man NalOney found
Compnnt e. 81 Cavalry, lett for the scene YESTERDAY
Colonel hCnt an Infantry, commanding post informs
rae that ne does net consider The killing indication ~
general uprising bur SIM TINT she UtCS hnn
IN tue valley on their old reservation and will lis
settlements 10y any While men, Malouey from Ohin.
served |TcnytWo years in the Army. aud hunorably
Unchanged ms first sergeant Company NJ, 9th Cavalry
February, 1850, ami located White River. The Utrs
have pure nasod tus fail large quantities of ammunition
ia SAT- Lake CITY. MCCAuLhT, Depot Y. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
FLAMES IN WEST STREET

Fire broke out yesterday afternoon in the
rag shop OF McArde Hart at Nos. 355 and 35 West
st. 1t was kindled among bales of rags and
rope shed that extended to Nos IS and 81 Carkson-
ST. was destroyed and tho flames sezed upon Peter Nc
Crees cigar store at No SO Clarksons and upon the
upper stories OF the Cunard Hotel The cigar store was
burned out The hremen got the flames under control
after an hours work. The loss of McArdle Hart ia mt
a. Si2 600 and that OF John Kane the OF the
Cunard HOTEL AZ $1,000 The OF tho cigar store
loses $500. All the buildings were owned by the New
York Central Railroad Company, and were insured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
THE COURTS.
SHIFTING THE BURDEN OF PROOF

A warrant was Issued in New-Jersey for the
of Charles Henze charged with completely in the
robbery Of 100000 In bonds from old man. Cover
Cornell granted writ for the delivery OF Henze
who found in this State to the NewJersey author
ties HenZel obtained writ of habeas corpus claiming
that he was not the person named in the warrant The
matter referred referee to ascertain the facts
The referee reported that the prosecution had failed
establish afirmativey the identity of the prisoner
motion made yesterday before Justice Potter in thu
Supreme Court, Chambers, to confirm the report and
lease the prisoner. Justice Potter however, decided
that the burden OF dieproyng his identity rested the
prisoner and dismissed the of habeas corpus
other writ of habeas granted by Judge
Brown of the United States District Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
SUBURBAN RAPID TRANSIT.

The Commissioners OF Suburban Rapid
Transit met yesterday at No. ITO Broadway. BY the
law under which they not they obliged TO select
route for the road on before yesterday. The plan
they finally decided upon combination of several laid
before them. with additions by the Commissioners
themselves. The Commissioners worked on IL all day
yesterday but details OF the plan have not been put
writing When completed 1t will have TO be approved
the Park Commissioners and the Board OF Alder men
after which subscriptions TO stock will be taken and
company formed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
SPORTING NEWS.
BOOKMAKING AT JEROME PARK.

4
AN INJUNCTION ORDFR RESTRAINING THE POLICE
AUTHORITIES FROM INTERFERENCE.
Justice Donohue in the Supreme Court on
the application OF the American Jockey Club granted
temporary injunction order, restraining the police
authorities from interfering with the business OF
bookmaking at jerome Park The order to show cause
Why the injunction should not he made permanent is
returnable on Thursday next, September 20
Mr. Jerome the Turf Club asked last evening by
aTRBUNE reporter for further particulars concerning
action OF the club He replied that jerome Park the
only place in the State where the law had been complied
with by the management. The act allowed bookmaking,
but was especially aimed at auction and French pools
Pool selling had not been allowed the track the
became law August Belmont the president of the club
had declared that he would not be officially connected
with any organization which would violate the law and
othef olhcers lad taken the same ground BOokmaking
was clearly within the law aud the police could
teriere with 1t. The question had been fairly
argued III the courts and when it mp there
could he no doubt that the club would be sustained
was the mode OF betting in England and France and
act, all over the Continent The privilege
OF bookmaking Jerome PARK he sid
had been leased at much day and
II through any cause IL not allowed the club would
he the l0sers Mr. jerome added that racing without
betting would be very fiat sport indeed would soon
become thing oi the past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
SUSTAINING A DEMURRER.

Judge McAdam, in the Marine Court, sus-
tanned yesterday. demurrer to the complaint in sui
begun by Mr.. Hundy, representing the Law and Orde,
League, against Gustave Dorge liquor dealer for a.
leged violation of the Excise laws The suit is brought
II tho of the Board OF the Commissioners o.
Charity. The demurrer sustained purely techn
cal grounds and permission is given Mr.. Mundy t.
amend his complaint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
FIRES AT LANSING

DETROIT, Sept. 23.-Last night, during a
severe thunder storm, Alien Hall 4 Company's planning
mill at Lansing struck by lightning set fire. and
totally destroyed Loss, 100000; insured for $1,000
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern wheat elevator
was also destroyed by fire. Loss, 500 the build
ing ana several thousand dollars wheat, which was
owned by various parties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN BONDS

LONDON, Sept 23.-The Secretary denies the
statement the London Stock Exchange has refused
the application Of Sir Henry Tylers Committee for
quotation of the certificates of the Atlantic and Great
Western and eight per cent extension trusts and
says the application was postponed At the request of
the Stock Exchange pending the deposit OF bonds
or until twothirds OF the whole number received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
PENING or THE AUTUMN MEETING AT JHgoN

There Will he six races ut Jerome Park to-
day-thc opening day of the fall meeting Improve
ments have been made at the course since the June
meeting aud in attractive before
Good fields will appear. intending such horses
tor. Thora Barrett, sp.ndthri Sir Hugh, Trouble ana
Bertha There viii be much interest see how Bar
rett and Spendthrift will perform stay in
England. The racing Will begin AT / O'Clock Follow
ing are the entries:
FIKsT RAcR--I urIp aprcI,r wptcur cay r,n,o~,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
DISCOVERY OF COAL IN TEXAS.

GALVESTON, Sept. ga mine of scmi-bi-
summons cea strongly resembling thu cannel variety
tas bc~n opened ON tina bank Of the RIO 0rsnds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24

about twenty miles above Laredo. The coal is easily
lighted with match and win burn until entirely
sumed. A branch railroad to the mine is being built
hundred have already been taken out large
norton of which been hauled TO Laredo by wagon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24

Columbus Tyler of Somerville Mass, bequeaths after
wfe's DEATH the bulk of his property$15 so 900 to
5000. 000under certain conditions to the Unitarian
Church OF that place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24

term.ned courageous incorruptibe and Christian man
Now the ballet OF the assassin had draped the civilized
world IN black and the round globe was q tear.
Mr.. Talmages statement that he had tried for eight
Sundays 20 pray for the assassin applauded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
| HEARING POSTPONED.

The bearing of the application for an in
junction in behalf Of A L. Hopkins against the brokers
and others Interested in tine Hannibal st. Joseph
"corner" was adjourned yesterday by Judge Donohue
until next Tuesday. reason which is given the
Rostponsment the absence from the city Of George
6liss, who Is In Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
CONTESTS OF AMATEUR ATHLETES.

PROGRAMME OF GREAT VARETY-ENTRIES BY
THE PICKED MEN OF THE CLUBs--A GOOD DAYS
SPORT LOOKED FOR.
The sixth annual meeting to contest the am
ate,r championships of America will bc held the
grounds OF the NewIOrk Athletic Club at Mott Haven
Today beginning at 10 o'clock. In the forenoon
trial heats Of the running long jump, 900 rum
ming high Jump, 440yarts run, and throwing 56pound
weight will he contested III the afternoon beginning
O'Clock, there will be a 10Oyards run, running high
jump, throwing the hammer running broad jump put
ting the shot, poe-leaping, throwing the 56ponnd
weight. l0Oyards two-mies bicy ella race hafnile
rum team tug of war; one-me walk. fve-mes rum 4l0-
yards run, l2oyars hurdle race individual tug of war
three miles walk, and 220yaris About $50 entries
have been made for the different events and close con
tests are promised. l. r. Myers IN to rum T. T. Merrill
70 walk, William b. Curtis 10 throw the hammer and
D. Nanhouten to compete In pne-cnpug. The following
athletic clubs will be represented: Manhattan New
1ork, Scottish American, Olympic Of san Francisco,
Harvard and Pcnnsy Valia Universities, Williamsburg,
Harlem, Adephi, American. Staten Island Pastime,
Union, OF Boston. The championship banner now held
by the Manhattan Club viii Ice eagerly contested for
tue contest lies between that club and the NewYor
staten Island and Scottish American Clubs. WIN 40
many outes aud these made by the picked OF the
tlferebt clubs, good days sport IL expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
RAILROAD PROPERTY BURNED.

NEwBURY, VT, Sept. 23.-The woodshed
and water-house of tho Connections aud Passumpsc
Railroad together with 800 cords wood were burned
last night Loss $1,000; probably insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-24
A RAILWAY REFUSING FRErGHT.

CHICAGO, Sept. 3d. The Pittsburg and Fort
Wayne Railway to-day gave notice that they would re
eve more freight 70 Pttsburg account Of their
liabilities being overcrowded.