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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

Our cnterprising citizen, Mr.. John
G. Stortzi who is ever ready to use
his means to advance the prosperity
of the town, is now speaking of build.
ing a fine, large hotel, an improve
ment very much needed in view of
the prospect of largely increased
travel in the near future.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

The Patti Opera Festival, soon to
come off in Cincinnati, promises to
be an occasion Of unusual interest as
evidenced by the eagcrness with
which tickets are being bought at an
average premium OF nearly $500.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

1t wcs predicted the other freeze
that we would not have another this
season, but cold weather is again upon
US with a fair prospect for getting
ice. May that expectation be real.
lied, for there is no luxury in warm
weather like ice, especially, where
the heat is intensified by other agcn-
cies, which nothing can SO efectually
reach as little good ice.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

Col, Carpenter, of Richmond, Su-
perintendcnt of the Construction
Company, is expecting to commence
work Immediately on the trainway
to the Kanawha river, there being a
pile-driver already in the mouth of
kanawha to commence work.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

If Capt. jerks had lived until the
present time he couldn't have "fed
his horse on corn and beans" because
beans have gone up so high that they
are pretty near out Of the reach of
horse and man. Instead of being an
article of every day diet, they have
become a Enlightened article"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

DIR. WILL S, Hoy, Physician, Sur:
geon, and Dermatologist. Tenders
his professional services to the public;
attends to all calls whether day or
night; can be found in his Office, n. e.
corner Main and Market SITS, VIXEN
not professionally engaged. [ja26.1y'S
The Legislature was busily inquri-
ing into a disputed title between
Lord Fairfax and the town of Bath,
last week. We notify them that we
want to hand Cornstalk over next;
it's time the old man was settled
These are matters of Importance and
they need revision.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

We understand an effort will be
made to send for u bell at once for
the Episcopal church. This will be
qualification to the congregation
and will complete the "chime" in
town, as everything in the shape of
church here will then bave a bell.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

The Commissioners appointed to
divide the real estate of Benjamin
Day, deceased, were busy last week
making the division.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

Dir. Luther Loomis was in town
this week. He has one of the best
Hour and grist mills in the county,
near the old stand of saw mill. Mr..
l'oomis is an cntorprising citizen and
deserves the success he is having.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-01-25

We understand a contractor from
Portsmouth, Ohio, has been awarded
the contract for building the bridge
piers at this place. 1t has not yet
been decided where the rock will
come from. Point Pleasant has un-
limited quarries of stone, but the
quality for this purpose has never
been tested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
Thomas of Tigre.
A MAN VINO Has BEEN LAWYER. EpiroR.
AcroR, Broc AMER, AND Who rs woRrN
MILLIONS.

Joaquin Miller's Thomas Of Tigre" Is not
only real person. but he is the most
prominent man in Central America. His
| name is James Thomas. He was born in
New York, studied law and went to
Cincinnati
There he fell in love with sJuliet." and
decided To become y tragedian. lie turned
up in New Orleans. where he started news
paper. Having joined the Lopez expedition
to Cuba, he was shipwrecked and noated
| around on log for two days.
Returning to New York, he became a
Bohemian, formed the acquaintance OF
| Lippard, North, Fitz James o'Brien and
other noted writers, scribbled rhyme, and
| finally became the editor of 4 widey-known
journal which is still being published
Returning to New Orleans he killed a rival
| in duel. Other adventures followed in
Texas, Northern Mexico, and California A
return to Texas was characterized BY a duel
| with famous desperate ramed Jack Turley.
known as the "Diamond Merchant" from
| having stolen y large number of valuable
diamonds in Brazil and made good his
| escape. Next came the expedition of Walker
to Nicaragua. which he Joined. Since he has
been here he has amassed an immense
fortune. At the end Of lively revolution
he was taken before the successful ringleader.
''What would you have done with me if I
had fallen in your powerY" asked the
opposing general.
Had you shot in three hours" replied
Thomas.
very WE'LL" was the answer. ~.that shall
be your DOOM"
There chanced to bc In the audience q
wealthy Spanish lady, who did not approve Of
the summary execution of handsome young
men. and to her golden influence popular
opinion attributed the immediate reprieve and
speedy release of Thomas. He now deter
mined to bid long farewell to pcrilous con.
spiracies and filibustering experiments. In
the centre of the city he purchased a block
of ground, built spacious residence on IL,
and to use his own peculiar expression, took
up his eternal rest"
To such impetuous spirits, however, repose
was impossible. He had no sooner been
established for life than the mania for Euro
pean travel possessed him. Shipping $40, 600
in gold to San Francisco, he arranged his
affairs for long absence and speedily fol-
lowed the treasure. In three years he expcnd.
ed every dollar of il in the leading capitals Of
Europe. He formed the acquaintance, while
abroad, of Swinbarne, the Rosettis and other
English writers, and also became on friendly
terms with many French authors Of renown.
He returned to Leon recently and Is now liv-
ing rcgally. observed a copy of "Songs Of
Sun Lands in his well-selected library. and
taking it dewn, recited that much admired
poem, Thomas Of Tigre." He seemed
highly pleased with it. but expressed regret
that Miller should have depicted him as q
gambler, when, in fact he never stakej =
dollar on game of chance in his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
General News.

George Drewitt. the trainer of Hanlsn and
other celebrated scullers. is dead.
"rhe Guiteau matinee" is what an ex-
change calls it.
The apostle Of early English, the super
ssthetical, hyper -poetical Young man, Oscar
Wilde. arrived at New York. Monday.
The Mississippi river at st. Paul closed
completely Sunday night. the latest closing
in its history. except that Of Jan. 4. 1878.
1t is said that Grand Rapids manufactures
ONE fifth of all the furniture which Is made in
this country.
The exodus Of negroes from Edgefeld. S.
c.. and its vicinity has reached rather dis
couraging proportions. Not negro is left
upon some of the plantations.
One of the inmates Of the Home for the
Friepdless in Detroit, Mich, child Of 4
wears, is said to be great-great- grandson of
Gen. Winfield Scott.
Monday, Forepaugh arrived in New York
from Bremerhaven with a cargo of curious
wild beasts, among them being the second
largest elephant now in the country.
A bill to divide Dakota on the 18th parallel
and admit the southern portion as a State
will be brought forward for action in Con-
gress soon after the holiday recess.
The Emperor William and the King Of sax
ony went out hunting together the other day.
the former killing thirty -nise deer and wild
boars and the latter thirty-fve.
A drug firm at Burlington, has done a bus
| mess Of half million Of dollars last year
| it's advertising bills have been one hundred
Thousand dollars.
Only three post Offices in Kentucky paving
more than 81 900 per annum are now held by
men. The Offices at Louisville. Covington
and Newport are all held by women at sala-
ries from 81, 100 to 5000 year. ~ well as
! fifty to one hundred other Offices with sala-
ries ranging from 81 500 down.
| 4 young man living in Leadville shipped
to his little brother in st. Louis as Christ
mas present, choice donkey Of the diminu-
tive species known as the Mexican burre.
The agent, in making out his manifest, con-
cluded that "turro" meant sbureau' and re.
ported accordingly to his superior, tone bu.
reau missing and one jackass over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05

DaiIp Kfnnrb,, Journal.

Potatoes being scarce and high in the
United States, dealers are obliged to look
elsewhere than at home for supply.
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and
the Provinces have usually made up any
lack of tubers which might happen in our
markets, Heretofore when there was a
short crop, these countries have had the
market about all to themselves, but now
Scotland steps in, and is competing with
the Provinces for share of the potatoe
trade. The steamship Anchoria on her
last trip, brought over from Scotland TO-
600 bushels of potatoes, one dealer having
$500 bushels aboard, and Sc. 600 which are
to come. These Scotch potatoes at
home are about 30 cents per bushel, besides
which is the freight and duty of
10 cents bushel. Here they sell
for $3.50 per barrel. These potatoes
are large sized and very hard. They are
grown within radius of 100 miles around
Glasgow, and are muddy because of the
constant rains throughout this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
The French Crown Jewels.

The crown jewels Of France consist in part
Of objects which have no artistic value, and
Of jewels which are classed as "objects Of
art" or which have some historical associs-
tious. The latter comprise collection of
foreign orders conferred on French sover-
eigns. and valued at $4,000; watch
presented to Louis XIV. by the Bey Of
Algiers. valued at 5000: the diamond
brooch made at q time when diamonds were
first cut, valued at $1,000. and sword
with the bilt mounted In diamonds, and a
very fine specimen of French jewelry, val :
ued at $4,000. These articles are to be re-
tanned for the Apollo gallery in the Louvre.
The celebrated diamond known as the .sRe-
gent which is the largest in the world, and
which was at one time valued ct from
f400,0 900 to $500 900, is also to be
kept. it being doubtful whether Il
would now fetch more than f25, 900
or E30.G0. The other diamonds and precious
stones. Which are worth about O., ,250, ,0O0
have no historical value, and are to be sold.
Most of the jewels were reset for the EN-
press Eugene, several Of them being broken
up for a belt Of diamonds which the Empress.
much struck by an imitation one she had
seen worn at one of the theatres, determined
10 have made. This diamond belt, though Il
produced so bad an effect that the Empress
wore it only once, IL alone estimated TO be
worth 900. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
A Romance of the New Attorney
Generals Wife.

Should Mr.. Brewster be appointed Attor-
torney- General. his wife, after many strange
vicissitudes, will again become member of
Cabinet household. She is the daughter
of the late Robert J. Walker who. during
her childhood, was Secretary of the Treasury
| knew Mary Walker as the gayest girl In
Washington when Buchanan was President.
She used to ride on horseback, with hand
some young from New Orleans, named DE
Leon.
He was a brother to Mrs. Slidcll. whose
husband was at that time Senator from
Louisiana. She married Mr.. DE Leon and
went with the SlidelIs to France when the
Senator was appointed Minister by the
Southern CoDfederacy. The marriage was
unhappy, and a few years after the war was
over Mrs. DE Leon returned to Washington
and lived with her widowed mother
The family had lost fortune and position T:
the still youthful and handsome Mrs. De
Leon, through the influence Of old friends
obtained a clerkship in the Internal Revenue
United States Treasury. Department. While
their Mr.. Brewster's law business brought
him into the Treasury and he saw Mrs. DE
Leon. Not long afterward there was change
Of administrations Grant came in and Bout.
well became Secretary Of the Treasury.
A daughter m Chief Justice Taney and
the daughter cf Robert j. Walker we're dis
missed because the new Secretary did not
like the politics of their dead fathers; there
fore these excellent ladies were made 70 suf.
fer. few months afterward was at the
West End Hotel, Long Branch, and was
shown suite Of elegantly fitted up rooms.
These apartments were for bridal couple.
and the gallant groom had sent piano and
rich furniture from Philadelphia. The bride
and groom were Mr.. and Mrs Brewster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
Railroads anb Steamboats,.
Maine Central Railroad.
Change Of Time.

On and after SUNDAY. DEC. 4th. 1881.
trains will leave Augusta
For Portland and Boston at 100 A. M. and 10 IOA.
NJ. 1885 Z. NJ
2.f5 and 1855 4. NJ.
For Rockland, go A. NJ. and 10. 10 A. NJ.
For Farmington, 10. 10 A. NJ.
For Bath, 800 A. M, 10. 10 A. NJ. and 2.I5 p. VI.
For waterville 2.25, y.55 A. M, and 3.3s I. NJ
500 Z. NJ. on Saturdays.)
For Skowhegan, Belfast. Dexter and Bangor, 3.3s
r. NJ, and2.25 A. NJ.
Night Pullman Traius each way every. night, Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
Personal.

Attorney General Brewster has arrived in
Washington with his family, and is staying
at Wormley's.
The Hon. William Walter Phelps and Mrs.
Phelps. after a short visit in Paris, have
returned to Vienna.
The Empress Augusta of Germany is far
from being a beautiful old lady. She is tall
painfully slender; woman of many angles.
whose sharp features express stern, hard
and naughty nature.
The wife of the new Chinese Minister, a
lady of high rank in her own countr,, will
not at present enter Washington society.
She speaks only her own language, her little
feet will not permit her to go about un-
supported, and she is, to crow n all, exceeding
ly bashful.
The late Colonel Henry $. McComb,
whose name will naturally be remembered
chiefly in connection with the exposure the
Credit Nobilier scheme. was the weathiesi
citizen of Delaware. 1iis fortune is estimated
at from six to eight million dollars. Before
he turned to railroad enterprises he was q
prosperous currier in Wilmington, and made
great deal of money by furnishing KNAPP
sacks to the Government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05

Very few people are aware of the size
of the butter tade which is carried on
outside of that which is done by our gro-
cery-men. 1t is estimated that from
third to half of the families in Augusta
are supplied directly from the maker.
This butter in an attractive form is brought
in to the consumer every week or, at the
most, every two weeks. and is right from
the churn, clean, sweet and aromatic
For his pains in delivering the farmer
gets about five cents per pound above the
wholesale price. which pays him well for
his trouble. The consumer is also bene-
fitted by this method. Almost everybody
is particular about the quality of their
butter. They like to know its
pedigree, whether it has been speared
with acknowledgement knives or handled
with unclean hands, who makes it, and
whether they are cleanly or otherwise.
In adopting this plan of procuring their
butter directly from the dairyman. fami-
lies, besides having the satisfaction of
knowing whose hands manipulated it. do
not have to pay any more than they would
to the dealers and the product will be
usually of superior and uniform quality,
as farmers will take more pains in pre-
pairing their butter than when they market
it at the stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE,

me copartnership heretofore existing between the
SSnaersxned, under the name Of Baker Longieiio.
ng business on Water Street, Darby Block, Is TINS
sss sS 0ssosed by mutual consent. All persons In.
ee1ed s @ to the said firm will make immediate payment
~ nomas N. Baker the successor thereof. who VII
pV the indebtedness of said firm.
THOMAS NJ. BAKER
ID. .LONGEELLON.
Augusta Nov is. nov2od3w-
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Advertising Agents.
FOR THE
Kennebec journal.
DAILY IND WEEKLY.

The following Advertising Agents are authorized
10 receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05
Weekly Kennebec Journal,

Published every Wednesday morning, rs the largest
folio paper in the STATE containing news political ar
ces agricultural and scientific matter, tales poetry
anecdotes, household matter, markets, &C., &C.
Terms ~ per aaanDs in adrdace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-01-05

Common sense will Indicate the certain
tendency Of neglected cold TO the Lungs;
prevent such 4 termination BY using Dr..
Bulls Coagh Syrup for that cough Price 20
cents bottle.
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L = = 2.
WIDE AWAKE,

Send five 3-cent stamps for samples Of four Maga
zines you will be sure to want for .ouI children.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-28
A DYING

The G~reenback party in New York
has nominated a lot of candidates for
State offices and published a new plat
form, which, the New York Sun thinks,
is all in vain. The party is on its last
legs and is approaching its final extinc-
ton. There was a time when the Green
back doctrine seemed to have something
in it, and a good many sincere persons
were deluded by it; but that time has
gone by. We have in our day seen a
great many Of these side parties which
have risen up and made a considerable
stir, only to go out again and be heard of
no more forever. Two real political
parties, with distinct principles and op-
posing ideas of policy, seem to be about
as MANY as human nature has need of.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-28

been issued, enjoining the s~trictest o n
ny in the use of water.
ALEXANDRIA, July PA tremendous
confagrstion broke out in Alexandria at 2
O'Clock this morning. AS seen from the
harbor, the fire seems to be larger than
any since the bombardment.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, July 27.-The Sultan
has decided to denounce Arab Pasha as a
traitor.
The Sultan received Dervisch Pasha on
his return from Egypt very coldly, and
complained that he did not persuade Adj
miral Seymour to delay the bombardment.
An official telegram from the Rebel Gov
eminent, dated Cairo, July 20, says arma-
ment continues on an extensive scale.
Volunteers are arriving from Upper and
Lower Egypt. Some chiefs Of the Bedou-
ms who, prior to the COMMANDMENT, were
known as partisaus of the khedive, have
pronounced fidelity to Arab, and all the
best of Mnssulmans, including the Prin-
ces and Princesses of the khedive's fami-
ly, now in Cairo, are aiding his govern
ment.
The ladies have formed a committee for
preparing lint.
The British have been defeated in two
engagements, leaving 40 killed.
The official Gazette publishes a letter
from Arab Pasha, which declares that any
person found in possession of a proclama-
ton dismissing Arab Pasha from the Min
istry Of War, circulated by the khedive's
emissaries, Will be court-martialed. The
army will do its duty and defend the
country to the last extremity. If the COM
mercial and political interests Of the Pow
ers do not induce them to stop British in
v~asion, a terrible struggle will ensue.
Some Italians, Swiss, French and Ger
mans remain i'll the public administration,
and continue to receive marks Of conf
derce, Notwithstanding the British in
triSues to depopulate Egypt.
There is great activity in the enemy's
lines. Egyptian soldiers, disguised as
Bedouins, carried OFF ten cases Of gun
powder from Fort Mukbcnarks. EmiSsar-
les from Arab Pasha have been preaching
in the mosques at Mukbebe almost daily
Il has therefore been decided to occupy the
fort, and also the shore of the Lake Mar.
colts, near which patrols of the enemy are
frequently seen.
The fire is in the native quarter. 1t i:
believed to have been started by incen
diaries.
ALEXANDRIA, July 27-1 P. M.-Threat
e1iug activity in Arab Pasha's line is in
creasing.
CoNsrANTIHoPLE, July 27.-Turkish del
egates declared their readiness at the con
ference yesterday to dispatch Turkisl
troops to Egypt at once, under the condi
tons Of the Identical note. The Porte hat
no counter proposal, but merely som'
wishes as to details. The first detachmen
leaves within the next few days.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-28

A handicap meeting was held at the
Olympic Athletic Club Grounds, Oakland,
Saturday afternoon, under the auspices
of the Olympic Club and the Wheelmen's
Association of Oakland. The first event
was a one-mile handicap bicycle race, and
was one by W. Fl. Lowden in BITE. A
10O-yard handicap foot-race, which follow
ed, was won by r. S. Haley in 104 sec
onds. Wm C. Brown was victor in the
second 1O0-yard handicap foot-race; time
1Ol3 seconds. An sSO-yard bicycle race
was won by C. L. Leonard in 1877.
Another 100-yaId foot-race was won by
Harris in 10 seconds. In a two-mile
bicycle race, j. C. Burkhalter came in
first in 6:42. The final event was a l40-
yard foot-race, which was gained by j. II.
Anderson in 80 seconds.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-28
LITTLE OLD ALEC.

Alexander H. Stephens, the all brains
and no body phenomenon has been
nominated as the Democratic candidate
for Governor of Georgia. There was
bitter opposition to his nomination in
certain quarters, and there were threats
that there would be a bolt from the party
in case he was put up as its candidate.
But as he got the votes of 325 of the
delegates to the Convention. while but
eight preferred other candidates, aud 81
refrained from voting, it would appear as
though the party were too strongly in
his favor to permit of any serious Dem
ocratic opposition to his success.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-28


The County Committees are requested to ap.
point a day to elect Delegates and to cause
Primary Elections to be held in their respect
i've counties for the election of such Delegates
according to the above superintendent, pro-
vided no County Conventions are held in their
counties before the 9th day of September. In
case such County Conventions are held, such
County Conventions may elect such Delegates.
THE TEST required Of voters at the Pri-
maries is that he is, or will be, a qualified voter
at the General Election on November 7, 1882,
and that he will vote for the nominees of the
Convention to be held under this call.
County COMMITTEES are requested to
promptly forward to the Secretary of this Com.
mittee duplicate Credentials of Delegates
elected to the State Convention.
W. h. +. DEAL, Chairman,
J. A. MAHANNY, Secretary.
Up. o. Box 3I6. Virginia, New. jy14td