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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

Jake KempIe, the Wheeling hum
o.Irist, will visit our town about May
End, and will lecture on "Tho ttibu-
lations Of the Office seekers, or why l
walked back from Washington
We hope our people will give him
full house, The parkersburg ssnti-
mel speaks Of him as: "Jake Kemplc,
elOcutionist, politician, capitalist and
lecturer, and the pride of Wheeling"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

One evening last week several of
the railroad hands got into row in
one Of the saloons, and they were
promptly taken in charge by the po.
lice, who marched them before the
Mayor, who fined SiSom in sums run
ming from IS to $40, and costs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

The rocking of 9Th street will be
commenced this week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

Circuit Court commences in this
place next Monday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

We hope that when our patrons
come to Court next week; they will
come prepared to pay what they owe
this office. Just now we are in great
need of mdney to meet pressing de-
mands against US. There is a great
deal Of money due this Office, and II
all will pay promptly in full, or in
part, it will be great relief to us at
this time. Don't forget US when you
como to town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

Several important sales of land at
public auction, takes place during
the Circuit court. Keep a lookout,
there may be chances for bargains.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

Excavations for the bridge pier at
7th street, is progressing rapidly
The river piers will be commenced
sometime in June.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

The time has arrived when mer.
chants cannot do business without
advertising in the papers. Our bus
mess men will make a note of this,
before new men come in and take
away their customers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26


ExcunsIoS.-The fine steamer An
DIES will make a grand excursion trip
to tho Cincinnati May Festival, May
18th, 1882. Fare for round trip from
this place S., which includes board
while in the city. The Andes will
give Sou ihorc time in Cincinnati
thai nny other boat. 1t is useless
for ia 10 say that the 6hicers Of this
bolt will hlake this most pleasant
excursion. We hope our people will
avail themselves of this offer and
take pleasure TIP 10 the city.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

During the past week there have
been quitea number Of Lewis county
people in this place, most of them
looking out for eligible sites for bust
ness.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

Miller says that his early vogota.
bles will be l0te this season.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26
The Weekly Register
LOCAL MATTERS.

A revision Of the town laws are
very badly needed We suggest that
q committee Of competent lawyers be
appointed TO revise and codlfy them.
Some Of the ordinances are antigua.
ted. Our town is now beginning to
acquire big notions as to her future
Importance in the world, and 1t is but
right that the ordinances should De
made to keep pace with the laws Of
the State, and also TO keep up with
the changes Of the times. The ordi-
nances were not very long ago over.
hauled and revised, and are possibly,
in tolerable shape, but still it is
doubtful, if strictly construed, wheth.
or we have any valid ordinances or
not. Al least a prominent lawyer Of
this place gives this as his legal opin.
ion, and his opinions are worthy of
respect. We throw out these sugges,
tions, in order, if possible; to avert
any perplexing questions that might
arise, if a test case was made.
We think it very poor policy for
our town council to permit the waste
and slle of dirt from the street grad.
ings, when there are SO many places
whore fills will have to be made. If
the dirt that was taken from 9th
street, had been put upon Wand
street, below 9th, II would have help
ed that part Of the street considerably
and avoided a heavy expense after
awhile, when that street will have to
be raised.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

To ascertain the length of.day and
night, multiply the hour at which
the sun rises by two, the result will
be the length of the night, Multi
ply the hour at which the sun sets
by two, and the result will be the
length of the day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

fla company was formed to put
up about a hundred dwellings, for
renting purposes, they could reap a
good per cent on their Investment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

Persons from other States, who are
peddling here, are reminded that un-
der a recent act Of s,he Legislature,
they are required y take out 4ped-
dler's license" We give them this
information to save trouble.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

Surveyor John wiipkly will COM
mence working the roads in this Pre-
cinct, next Monday. He will com
mence the work on The clarksburg
road, between town and Col. Waggen.
er's =
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-26

To ascertain thelength of-day and
night, multiply the hour at which
the sun rises by two, the result will
be the length of the night. Multi.
ply the hour at which the sun sets
by two, and the result will be the
length of the day.
Persons from other States, who arc D !
peddling here, are reminded that un.
der recent act Of 5,he Legislature,
they are required y take out 4ped.
dler's license" We give them this
information to save trouble.
Excavations for the bridge pier at
18th street, is progressing rapidly
The river piers will be commenced
sometime in June.
The time has arrived when mer.
chants cannot do business without
advertising in the papers. Our bus
mess men will make note of this.
before new men come in and take
away their customers.
-
Surveyor John Wipkly will COM
mence working the roads in this Pre-
cinct, next Monday. He will COM
mence the work on The clarksburg
road, between town and Col. Waggen-
er's 49, :. !.
fla company was formed to put
up about a hundred dwellings, for
renting purposes, they could reap a
good per cent on their Investment.
During the past week there have
been quitea number Of Lewis county
people in this place, most of them
looking out for eligible sites for bust.
ness.
Several important sales of land at
public auction, takes place during
the Circuit court. Keep lookout,
there may be chances for bargains.
w. W. Harper expects to com.
mence making brick during this
week, on the land Of the Extension
Company, above town.
Delegate Rowley is engaged in the
stave business. His health has ma
tcrially improved since he has be-
come engaged in out door business.
Watson the engineer Of the Etna,
failed to put in an appearance last
week before the Inspectors who were
to investigate the explosion and burn
ing Of the boat and the same was
postponed to be heard in Wheeling
hereafter.
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The rocking of 9Th street will be
commenced this week.
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Circuit Court commences, in this
place next Monday.
WHEN BABIES ARE FnErruL. they
disturb everybody, and, mothers
should know how soothing Parker's
Ginger Tonic is. 1t takes away half
their anxiety, stops babies pains, and
Is always safe and pleasant to USE
Home Journal.
LErARr ITEMs.-Business quite
lively about the burg the past week.
We are glad to announce our town
is improving rapidly. The improve.
ments run as follows: E. A. Polsley
is having his dwelling house repaired
by new roof, new windows and re.
ceiled; c. c. Sayre is having porti.
co built in front of his residence; c.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

item 7s, chapter "a, revised statutes. In
cities, towns or villages Incorporated under
special acts, the characters creating them
ordinarily provide who shall constitute the
board of health, or how they shall be ap-
pointed.
In counties under township organization,
the supervisor, assessor and town clerk con-
stitute the board of he alth for their respect
i've townships, by virtue of section 27,
chapter 139, revised statutes. In counties
not under township organization, the coun-
ty commissioners constitute the board of
health for their respective counties, by vir-
tue of their general powers to control and
regulate the affairs and interest of the coun-
y.
The state board of health have power to
make such rules and regulations as they
may deem necessary for the preservation
and improvement Of the public health, by
virtue Of section 2 of the act of 1877,
creating the board, and under such author
ity may make q rule requiring the local
boards to report TO them when contagious
diseases occur within their respective juris-
dictions.
Acting under this official information,
and in anticipation Of small diff
Guilty, DR.. Rauch addressed circular TO
the president of every local board of
health in the state, in which he stated that
concert of action on the part of the health
authorities of the state would be necessary
to prevent, control and stamp out conta-
gious and epidemic diseases this winter.
He called attention to the prevalence of
smallpox in some OF our large commercial
centers, aud warned the public that the
disease would, in all probability, be rapid
ly distributed from them as the temperature
became lower. "Vaccination and re vacci-
nation, said the doctor, "of all the resi-
dents of your township is extremely i'm.
portant, and may prevent not only loss Of
life, but the serious interference to business
which always accompanies such an out
break"
The doctor then called attention to the
following regulation adopted by the ILL.,
nois state board OF health, at its meeting
In September last
Under the authority conferred upon the
state boardof health, by section of the
state board of health act, it is ordered that
on and after January 1, 1882, the first cases
of smallpox occurring in any county,
township, town or city in this state, be
promptly reported to the board also, the
prevalence Of sny epidemic, by the local
health authorities, it being borne in mind
that in counties where township organize.
ton exists, the township board is the board
of health, aud in counties not under such
organization, the county commissioners act
in like capacity.
Reports made under this regulation
should be promptly sent to Dr. John II.
Rauch, secretary of the state board Of
health, Springfield.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06
RIVER SURVEY PARTY.

THE BULLETIN is in receipt of the follow
ing letter, dated on the United States sur
vey boat Louisiana, at Neblett's landing,
Miss, December 22d, 1881;
Editor Bulletin;
Thinking something in the way of river
improvement may be of interest to your
readers, ] will give you our present loca-
tion to which this survey is completed.
This party is composed Of about sixty
men, in charge of I. A. Ockerson, assistant
United States engineer, commenced opera
tions on the 18th of October at Sun Flower
landing, and have now made thorough
survey Of the river to this point.
This survey includes the Typography Of
the country for one mile on each side of the
river, and will be completed to Greenville,
Miss, by the lst of March
The weather has been very pleasant, and
the party have not met with any obstruc-
tions Of any consequence in pushing the
work forward. 0. A. II.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06
PERSONALS.

Miss frankie Rexford, of Centralia, is in
the city on q visit,
Miss Anna Meyer, daughter of Mr. Her.
man Meyer, has gone back TO Chicago to
take another year of schooling.
Hon. W. II. Green returned from q visit
to Townsville, Georgia, Tuesday morning
Judge r. S. Yocum returned home yes
day from visit to$relatives at Grand
Chain.
Mr.. Frank P. Henderson, who was as
sociated with John L. Henderson in the to-
bacco business in this place during last
season, is lying very low with typhoid fe.
yer, but is thought to be little better the
last day or two. His sister, Mrs. Petrie,
has just returned from Kentucky. His
brother, John, is still with him.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

Mr.. Thomas is concerned THE BULLETIN
maintains, with the Patriot and against the
Free Press, that it is an important one
one in which Mr.. Thomas can do his district
much good or much harm. If the editor
Of the Free Press has STUDIED up the mat
ter" as he says he has, he must know that
Mr.. Thomas, as chairman Of the committee
on levees, has right to go before the house
commerce committee, to which,
under the rules, all questions
relating to river appropriations
are referred, and to either advocate or op-
pose any measure proposed for the i'm
provement in any way of the Mississippi
river, which may be under consideration in
that committee. This alone would be proof
enough of the correctness Of THE BULLE-
TINS statement that Mr.. Thomas position
is an important one. But this is not all
Mr.. Thomas position is liable to be made
the most important of all in SO far as river
improvement is concerned. II the editor
Of the Free Press has taken the trouble to
investigate the matter, as he says he has,
he must know that strong movement is
on foot by the friends of the Mississippi
river improvement to obtain such modif-
cation of the rules as will enable
the committee on levees and improvements
Of the Mississippi riyer--the committee of
which Mr.. Thomas is chairman--to have
jurisdiction over the questions OF appropri-
atoms to carry out the commissions plan of
improvement. Thus would Mr.. Thomas
committee have entire charge of the sub
ject of Mississippi river Improvements, and
Mr. Thomas would occupy position more'
important to the west than any other could
possibly be. Come to think of the matter
rightly THE BULLETIN cannot help feeling
with the Patriot, that this part of the state
of Illinois has been complimented in this
appointment of Mr.. Thomas, and The Bull
LETN hopes that Mr.. Thomas will prove
equal to the important tasks which are
likely to be imposed upon him. And il he
does, The BULLETIN will exclaim in no un-
certain tones, "bravo well done"
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

sock the paths of peace yesterday and in
violent and not very chaste language, chal-
lenged another colorcd woman to mortal
combat. The challenged party did not be-
lieve in the code, and therefore marched
off to Magistrate Comings for warrant.
But while the warrant was being prepared,
Alice went to the court of Justice Osborn,
up town, plead guilty to disorderly
conduct, and was fined five dollars and costs,
which she paid. Thus was outraged justice
satisfied.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06
ANOTHER PRESENTATION.

A few days ago General Superintendent
Hamilton, of the Cairo & ST. Louis railroad,
learned that movement was on foot among
his employees toward making him present.
While appreciating the good will of the
boys, he does not approve of that manner
of expressing it, and notified Mr.. English,
the genial and efficient roadmaster, who
was suspected of being at the head of the
movement, as he was on two former occa-
sions, to stop it. He obeyed orders, as far
as the general superintendent was concern
ed, but on Monday Mrs. Hamilton was sur
prised by the receipt of an elegant set of
diamonds, consisting of earrings and lace
pin, from the employees of the road depart
ment Of the Cairo g. st. Louis railroad, who
thus show their appreciation of their kind
superintendent, and at the same time obey
his instructions not to make him a present
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

In the last issue of the Free Press, Mr.
John Barton reproduces two items from
The BULLETIN and from Pulaski Patriot,
the former congratulating itself, the people
of this district and Mr.. Thomas, because OF
his appointment to the Craftsmanship
of the committee on levees,
and the latter expressing regret that an
ablcr man had not been selected for that
position. The Free Press replies to both
tens at once--kills both birds with one
misscl, as il were. 1t says that The BuLLE-
TIN and Patriot are "giving vent to their
emotions unnecessarily and--ignorantly."
"rhe copmittee Of which Mr.. Thomas was
made chairman is the tail end of the list"
says the Free Press, and then continues
1--WE have taken some little pains to look
up the matter We find the people of this
district have no interest whatever in the
committee on evees Of the Mississippi river.
Should a project come before congress to
improve or build leveeS along the Missis-
sippi river, In order that the low lands
should be better protected against over
flow, then that project would be referred to
Mr.. Thomas committee. This Is oil there
is Of it. As to dredging the river, removing
obstructions, the placing of lights, or the
construction OF .jettics, Mr.. Thsmas' COM
mittec has nothing to do with them. any
more than has the committee on invalid
pensions" So far as the position held by
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

these witnesses had betrayed their belief in
the prisoners insanity. This was why they
were not called. Not being called as the
defense expected, there was no opportunity
for cross examination. The prosecution
will oppose most strenuously anything like
reopening ofthe case. Col. Corkhill says
the case shall come to an end with the
present week; but this is not considered
probable by anybody else. 1t is said that
one Of the government witnesses who was
not called, an official about the city hall,
had declared that Guteau was "as crazy as
bedbug," andtha if the trial lasted much
longer he would be "a raving maniac"
Tuesday was consumed by the court in the
cross examination by Scoville Of DR.. Gray,
an expert witness for the prosecution; DIR.
Bowker, for the defense, and Clark Mills
was called TO identify plaster paris cast
of the prisoners head, and j. w. Guiteau
was examined in relation to Guiteau's
letters to Don Cameron, but the prosecu-
tion objected and this witness was with
drawn. Several hot passages between DR..
Gray and Scoville caused little ripples Of
excitement in tue audience several tines;
but generally nothing of special note oc-
cured. The prisoner was kept busy the
greater part of the time, writing autographs
upon cards handed him from the audience
by his attendants.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06


Since Guitoau has been placed in the
dock he has become comparatively mild,
and the court room is no longer tho in
spiriting scene it was two weeks ago. This
is the eighth week of the great trial, and
its beginning is signaized by an announce
ment of the counsel for the defense that
they would ask for more time, and another
chance on direct examination. Mr.. Scoville
will file afidavits Tuesday, acting forth the
necessity for certain witnesses who, It is
alleged, have been discovered since the trial
began; and making oath to Tho facts the
defense expect to prove, In private con-
versation, Mr.. Reed says they were some.
what surprised and taken aback because of
the refusal Of the prosecution to call certain
government employees who had been in
frequent contact with the prisoner, and
whose names were on the governments list
of witnesses. Facts had come to the knowl.
eigc Of the defense which showed that
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

Mr.. Louis Herbert has again taken
charge of the European hotel and restau-
rant, on Ohio levee, which he had conduct
ed successfully and proftably for so many
years. Messrs. Avinger & Tharp who
bought Mr.. Herbert out some, months ago
lost money at it. and were compelled to
give it up on Wednesday last, under mort
gage which Mr.. Herbert held upon the
chsttles. The liabilities Of the firm will
probably be all provided for. During their
stay in this city, Messrs. Avinger g. Tharp
won the esteem of all with whom they
were brought into business relationship,
therefore their misfortune is much regretted
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06
Extra Select Oysters
at A. t. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee.
New Billiard Hall.

Henry Hasenjagers new saloon and bill
lizard hall is now ready to receive visit
ors. Two handsome billiard tables have
been placed in the large and commodious
room, which is expensiyely fitted up in the
Vincent building on the corner of Eighth
street and Commercial avenue. The bar
is stocked with the finest liquors, wines,
and the choicest brands Of cigars. No
pleasanter place in the city could be found
in which to spend pleasant hour.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06
LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH--WHO
CONSTITUTE THEM--THEIR DU-

CONpIllUIE luEM-IHEln Du-
TIES.
The prevalence of the smallpox in so
many localities of the state, should awaken
our local boards of health to the duties
which have been imposed upon them.
But who constitute our local boards Of
healthl Few people, especially in the coun-
try, know; and that people might be in
structed in this regard, DR.. Rauch, secre-
tary of the state board of health, asked At
torney General Mccarthy this question in
October last. In reply the attorey general
gave the desired informstion
In cities, towns and villages incorpo-
rated under the general law, the boards Of
health are appointed by the city, town or
village council, by virtue Of section 90,
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. II. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee.
Furniture.

| have already received at my factory
fine variety of furniture that is now ready
for the inspection of the public, and for sale
at close prices. NY stock at 101 CONNER
cial avenue will also be kept full until jan
usry 1st, and desire to call especial atten-
ton TO my stock of folding and camp chairs,
doll carriages, cribs, tables and chairs.
VIM. EICHHoFF.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

Notices 10 these columns, ten cents per line,
each insertion. Marked'
Notice rooms for rent advertised in
special locals this morning.
A daughter was born unto Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Arter few days ago.
Mr.. g. Becker received the first money
package that came to Cairo over the X. &
T.R. r.
Thick ioe covered the tops Of q train Of
freight cafs, which came in on the Wabash
SrilroAd yesterday afternoon.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06
KNIGHTS n the Golden Rule,

IA special meeting Of Castle Rising Star,
No. 54, X. G. r. viii be held at Casino
Lall, on Eighth street, at 1880 o'clock this
friday evening. Every Knight is re.
quested to be present, as business Of i'm
portance will come before the meeting.
p. @. BARCLAY, Sec'y.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

Southern Illinois immigration Society.
Notice is hereby given that license hav-
ing been duly granted authorizing the in
corporation of the Southern Illinois I'M
migration Society" books for subscription
to the capital stock of said corporation are
' now open at the office Of the undersigned
in Cairo. NJ. j. HowLEy,
Com. for Alexander Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1882-01-06

Yesterday THE BULLETIN was favored
with rare treat by Mr.. DesRocher, the up
town florist and hot-house gardener He
brought to this Office q number of beautiful
natural flowers and plants, all in full
bloom, and also several ripe tomatoes
of which are the products of his own hot
house in the upper part of the city. Among
the flowers is a large Lily of the Amazon,
which looked as fresh and crisp as though
it was plucked in May instead of January.