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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-11-25
I'm gleIlye llle COal llusiness


The extension of tho Ohio River
Railroad through this county will
revive the coal business Of tho Coun.
tyand develop its coal mining inter.
esls. There has been no coal found
along the line Of this road from
the upper line Of Mason county to
the lower line of Marshall county,
a distance Of over lao miles, The
people between these two points
must have coal and Mason county
has an abundance, and Of good
quality.
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We lost the chesapcakeand Ohio
Railroad by not voting subscript.
ion; now, shall we lose the Ohio
River. Railfoad by a failure to vote
for the very hodeSt subscription
asked by It's promoters.
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The o. Z. z. 4. EYtenslon.

-
The o. Il. e. Il. Extension.
EDITOR STATE JoURNAI.-As the
time approaches for the vote to be
taken in the districts in Mason
county, along the proposed route Of
the o. r, R. h, to enable the com.
pany to extend the road to Point
Pleasant from this city, the Park
ersburg business men take deep in.
terest in the result of the vote, and
they say although the appropria.
ton is not as large as it should be,
it ought to be overwhelming in It's
favor, SO that when the syndicate
meets next month to make the fin
al arrangements to commence the
work, they will feel that the people
appreciated their eXeTtlons in en-.
deavoring to make this great enter
prise a success. This road when
completed will not only add wealth
and population to West Virginia,
but lead to u higher civilization
There is no enterprise undertaken
in this section of the State for a
number Of years that the Patkers-
burg business men have taken as
much interest in rs the extension
of the 0. r. R, R from this city to
Point Pleasant, RoMBERT,
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GOto the polls Saturday and vote
for subscription, It is to your in
terost to do SO. The necessities Of
your county demand that you vote
for subscription,
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1laAI TcWEOus.
State Of lYest YIrginla:

T Rules held in the Clerk's Office Of
Il the Circuit Courtoi Mason County,
on the iirst Monday in themonth Of No
yember, B85.
Rachel Jones in her own right and as
ExecutriS Of the last will aud testa-
ment Of j. n. Jones, deceased.
ys.
Philip Jones, Charles Jones, Columbus
Bowen and Martha Boggn, Ills wife,
formerly Martha Jones' Noses Jones,
Spencer Harpold and Sarah Harpold,
his vile, ionnerly SarplI Jones, Mar
tina Jones, widow d David Jones, de-
ceased, Benjamin I. Jones, Joseph o.
Sayre and Bliss Snyre, his vile, lorm-
erly Bliss Jones, Sarah Jones, Addie
Jones, Jacob w FisllOr and Reging
gina Fisher hisWits, formerly Regina
Jones, Alice Jones, Annie Jones, Nett
Jones, Charles Jones, Willisal Jones,
WAll Jolis$ Bert Jones, phasles Rob.
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Notice.

LII persons are hereby forbidden
n from shooting, hunting ranging or
lowing within the enclosed lands Of the
undersigned situated In Robinson and
Lewis Districts, without my I,ermisSion,
under thc penalties prescribed by law,
nov. 4S-4w' @. SEHON.
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The Railroad Should he Built

The Railroad Should he Built.
1t would be a burning shame and
disgrace to the intelligence, enter.
prise and business capacity Of the
people of the Districts of Cooper,
Graham, Waggener, Robinson and
Lewis, if on next Saturday they
shall fail to vote the subscription
asked Of them in aid Of the exten.
sion of the Ohio River Railroad
through Mason county. Do not be
narrow.minded and prejudicial in
regard to this grand enterprise
which will DO an outlet for our
people to the business world, but
look upon it as you would any 9th.
er business enterprise tina! is pre-.
seuted to you. II it will increase
the wealth and prosperity Of the
people through which it runs, it
must of necessity contribute some
thing to your prosperity, and help
you to pay of and discharge your
Sdebts and taxes and provide for
your own homes and families.
That it will bring prosperity
where We arc now bearing the
burdens Of constant and heavy
depreciation Of values, no business
man or fnancier Of however limi-
ted his mental capacity, will deny.
Then reason, prudence and com.
mon sense dictates a vote for the
subscription.
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Remember, we ask no one to buy Of
US until they have taken the pains to
look through the stock of one and all of
our competitors. We do not urge you
not ts IooE throughother stocks. On the
contrary, we invite all to look through
all Of our competitions stocks, and, after
you have lOokedto your satisfaction and
got prices, then we invite you 10 come
and sec our immense stock Of Fall and
Winter Goods, and get ouragdres. But
don't you buy one dollars worth until
you hayeseen our immense stock.
WeCan then make our customers ard
friends understand what kind Of an in.
lucqment We are Offering, after an in.
specticn and prices>oi other houses; and
ii is beyond any doubt a duty that you
owe yourselves. This is plain talk, but
we are satisfied we can save you money,
and all we ask is TO
Give us a Trial.
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Reduce Your Taxes.

For years the taxable value Of
tie propetty Of Mason county has
been gradually growing less, while
the expenses Of county government
has beanabout the same This ne.
cessarily increases the per cent.
thaslhe iax.payers are compelled
topay
Here isfood for reflection. Some
thing must be done to stop this
gradual decrease in the value Of
The property ID the comfy, or our
people win inevitably bobankrop
ted.
The people now have an oppor-
tpnily to mot only stop this yeduct-
ion II value Of property and couse
qaentlyan increase Of tasalion, but
alsoto put the county on the high
rcadtto prosperity increasing Me
ralas Of property andrsaaeigg taxes,
That issby the extension Of the
Ohio River Railroad through tho
county, This extension will be
made 1.-THE people Of tho several
Districts through which it runs
will vote the subscription asked
aThe Gods help those who help
themselves"
Throw away this golden oppor-
tunity, and, IL may be lost forever.
A vote for the subscription is a
vote to reduce yor ta9es, vote
against subscription is q vote to
iacreaseyour taSes from year TO year,
until bankruptcy overlakes you,
and your little home is sold by the
Sheriff to satisfy Sour unpaid taxes
Discard all prejudice from your
minds and look the facts squarely
in the face, and no man Of reason
will say that the extension Of this
Railroad through Mason county
will not only pay back by taxes
upon its own property the subscrip.
ton asked, but also give an impe.
tus to business, build up our now
dropping and vol nigh ruined
manufacturing and mining inter,
ests, furnish employment TO ourla.
bOrers, invite capital to- our bord.
ers to invest in new enter.
prises, and generally produce
an era Of prosperity such as We
have not enjoyed for moro than a
deCadeof years. Then, ifthis will
be the result, will not the wealth
Of the county Increase instead Of
decrease, and if the wealth increases
will not TAXES decrease instead Of
asnow increased
These are sober, undeniable facts,
which should be pondored over be.
fore you vote against the subscrip,
tion.
We have a chance to "get out Of
the woods" let Us do IL. Let US
help ourselves, now that we have a
chance.
Hurrah;for the Ohio River Rail.
road extension, and a reduction of
taxes.
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EXTENDING fheOhiD River EsaiI.
Rnna.

Extending fheOhlo Rtver RaiI,
ROnd.
The Wheeling RS5ister, in speak.
ling Of this grand enterprise, has
thiatosay:
The Mason county papers are
working mauNlly to interest the
people 10 favor Of giving their sup
port to extending The Ohio River
Railroad. The citizens Of six Of
the Districts Of Mason county vote
November % on the question Of
raising a subscription. Public
spirited men are holding rneetingc
LAT the school houses throughout
these districts and are doing all
they can to mould public senti-
monts to ideas Of progress.
From the reports that come up,
tho proposition Is gaining friends
every day. tits Bellfor the people
that it is so. The amount Of sub.
scription the court decided should
be voted upon Is very small. In
voting against this the people
would declare that they wished
etsrnally to be consigned to a re
giOn of owls and bats,
II bus been repeatedly shown
what benefits would accrue not on.
by to the sections through which
the road will pass, but to a great
portion Of the State. Thousand. Of
Idodars will DO added to the taxable
property Of the railroad counties,
the people can have profitable
markets rightathome for the boun-
tiful products Of their fertile soil or
can have easy access to the great
markets of distant cities and towns;
manufacturing and mining enter
prizes thatwithout a railroad would
be impossible can have an oppor-
tunity to spring up and add to the
county's wealth and prosperity
The benefits would be ostlegion
and those who are working so zeal
ously to secure these deserve con.
gratulations.
The Register, a few weeks ago
called attention to the great impor
lance the extension of this road
will be to Wheeling. The manu-
facturors and merchants, especially.
have great interests at stake. The
city should by all means have an
outlet to our State capital and to
the southern and interior part Of
the State. Now is the time to act.
Our business men should, through
correspondence with their friends
in the districts that vote on the
subscription, urge them to its sup.
port. 1t might well repay some Of
our citizens 10 visit those districts
and work with the people in favor
Of their mutual Interests. Nothing
should be left undone for the sue.
cess Of this important enterprise
The time i, now short. Wheeling
cannot afford to let this opporluni.
ty pass.
r--------S----
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Some peopleia Mason cognty ave
vigorously fighting the Voting Of a
comparatively small Appropriation
TO furnish the rlghtof way 70 the
Ohio River road. In Tyler comfy
the road pays taxes on over $751;
goo worth Of property, and ID Ma
500 county, shoaldahe roAd So sx-
tended, there WILDE . thitd more
properly TO pay taxes 81 Il is
strange thal there are psople who
will oppose such a benefit % their
locality.
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Gen, JUBAL A. EARLY, Of Virginia.
CkPLTAL PRIZE, $50, 600.
or Notice. Tickets are Ten Dol.
lars only. Halves, S5. FiJtHS,
81. TenthS, 81.


2,970 Prizes, amounting toa....$59g,5OO
Application for rates to clubs shorld
be made only to to tho office Of the Com-
pany in Now 0rlcans.
For further information write clearly,
giving tull address. POSTAL
NOTES, Express Money 0rders, or
New York Exchange In ordinary let
tor, Currency by Express lall sums OF
50 and upwards at our expensoj nd
dressed
NJ. 4. DAUpHIS,
- New Orleans, La,
Washington, DO.
Make 20. Money 0drers payable
and address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK
New Orleans, La
OR
LOUISIANA NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
STATE NATIONAL BANK.
New Orleans, La,
GERALANIA NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, la,
n.f.4i.. q .Ut., J,
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4 -pllIll-bnrr II-nal-h I. d.

A Paiksis5utg 5Ispal1h 10 Fac
Eaqairr iibe 10Th says Our peo.
pie are now much iiilsftsled ia thS
canvass being mad 81 coaniie Sc
low here Oh thellnsoiihs propo "a
extension Of lhs Ohio River Ran.
road. A vote gillsbs taken 81 ihe
people Of The counties interested
on the 2sth Just, aud IT Is very
probable that tbe spifie Of progtess
win prevail, and the atnoant 22,
900 asked for viii devoted % the
enterprise.
, 1885-05-06
forty acres, for The sum Of $1,000 n,

forty acres, for the sum Of 5000. No
action was taken N regard TO the matter.
Upon motion it was ordered that the
water and cemetery committees be EN-
powered to advertise for bids for connect
ing the city cemetery, with water with
power to make a contract for the service.
The motion was carried.
Judge Bergman stated that there was
1920 in the treasury placed to the credit
of the water committee.
Considerable discussion was INDUCED in
by the members as to the advisability Of
fencing and planting TREES at Lake Min
nehaha. No action was taken, and the
matter was referred to the appropriate
committee.
By permission Mr.. Harry Bush spoke
in regard to the sewer question proposed.
He asked that the property owners that
now want a sewer system be given the
same rights accorded to other citizens.
This opened up the question in re-
gard to the sewer system, and it was dis
cussed by all members present.
Alderman Dyer moved that the private
sewer be disconnected from the city sewer.
Judge Bergman said that they would
be euioined If they did, but they the
owners of the sewers, were willing to
make an amicable settlement of the prob
lem if possible.
Moved by Mr.. Harrington that a com
m:ttee of three be appointed by the chair
to make some arrangement with the own
ers Of the Eighteenth street sewer. Car
ried. The chair appointed Messrs. Har
rington, Dyer and Riner.
MIR. Harrington moved that the appli
cation of Mr.. Bush and Others to tap the
sewer on Seventeenth street be granted,
the city reserving the right TO grant to
other parties the right to tap the sewer at
the proportionate cost by lot front. Motion
seconded and carried.
Mr.. Harrington, of the committee on
fire, reported that a room was needed for
the new hook and ladder truck. The
committee was instructed to procure a
room for that purpose and to make the
necessary repairs of the Alert hose house.
1t was moved by Mr.. Draper and sec
onded that The CHEYENNE LEADER be
declared the official paper of the city Of
Cheyenne for the ensuing year. Carried.
The committee on streets and alleys was
instructed to make certain repairs in the
grade of the alley in the rear of the White
head block on Eddy street.
The committee on water was author
lied to provide a place for an additional
water trough.
Adjourned.
, 1885-05-06
SIGNAL SERVICE REPORT.
More Rainfall During April Than for
the Past Ten Years.

|
The signal office furnishes the following
weather data:
Rainfall for April, 1875, 0.so inches;
April, 1876, 0.23 inches; April, ls77,l.ll
inches; 1878, Ole; 1879, I.66; 1880,
OFT; 1881, Z. 49, 1852, 0.46; 1883, ZIG;
1884, l.33; 1885, S.76. For the eleven
Aprils, April, 1880, has the least monthly
rainfall, OH inches; and April, 1885, the
greatest monthly rainfall, $40 inches.
The average monthly rainfall for April in
the last ten years is 1.34 inches.
Rainfalls for April, 1885, at other
places: Denver, 400 inches; Salt Lake,
$50; North Platte, LEO; Omaha, q. 80;
Chicago, 400; st. Louis, 4.S0; Buffalo,
N. Y, $50; Galveston, 40; Ell Paso,
Texas, 90; Leavenworth, Kas, 6.6O,
Yankton. Da., $40.
From the twenty-seven stations received
at Cheyenne during the month Of April,
1885, the largest rainfall for the month is
eco inches, at Leayenworth, Kas., and
the least rainfall is 90 inches, at Fl Paso,
Texas.
Average temperature for the past eleven
Aprils: 1875, 36.6o; 1876, 4I.G0; 1877,
1872; 1873, 424'; 1879, 4S,6o; 1880,
4o.4'; 1881, 45.Oo; 1882, 40.3o; 1888,
S7.l0; 1884, 1922; 1885, 49,
For the eleven Aprils, April, 1884, ha,
, 1885-05-06
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
They Meet aud Transact Considerable
Amount of Business.

The board Of county commissioners
met yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, pur-
suant to adjournment. There were pres
ent Geo. W. Hoyt, chairman, and H. B.
Kelly and L G. Whipple, commissioners.
The bond of the treasurer of school
district No. 3 was fixed at 81, 200 by the
board. i4 ID
A road petition was presented by W.
G. LYkins, 7. W. Rutledge. d, f..
Brown and others, praying for a road
from Baxter's ranch to the Fort Laramie
military reservation. The petition was
received and placed on file, and May l6
was fixed as the time, at Bakers ranch
for the viewers to ascertain the need ofthe
road.
The petition of James Hill for the ap-
portionment of the waters OF Muddy
creek, was considered. Messrs. Daniel
Thomas, 7. J.. Rutledge and John Gil
land were appointed commissioners to
distribute or %apportion the waters of the
said stream.
Alex. Duffey presented his resignation
as stock inspector of this county. The
resignation was accepted and w. W.
Gleason was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The abstract Of the licenses issued dur
ing the month OF April was presented to
the board by the county clerk.
The report was received of the amount
of licenses collected by the treasurer, and
the report was received and placed on file.
On motion the chairman Of the board
was instructed to appear before the city
council and ascertain whether or not
they have any opposition to make in
regard to the purchase of court house
square for the use of the city, or will
make any contract or lease concerning the
city park.
The application of A. L. Rogan for
the adoption Of the minor child of Mrs.
I. A. Malley, deceased, was received and
the petition granted.
A number of bills were allowed, where
upon the board adjourned.
, 1885-05-06
AIMEE.
Arrangements Perfected for Her Ap-
pearance Here.


Mr.. Samuel Graw arrived here yester-
day from New York and before midnight
contracts were signed for the appearance
at the opera house on Monday evening the
18th inst, of the world famous artist,
Mile. Aimee. She is to appear in
English, and is supported by company
superior to any we have yet had in this
city.
Aimee, to day is by all odds the most
finished comedian on the American stage.
She has selected for her first appearance
here the play in which she has now her
greatest success, Jessop & ellis roaring
farcical comedy, MdniseHe. In it she sings
her many famous songs, including "Pret-
ty as a Picture" The sale of seats com
mences next Monday, the 18th inst, and
a clean box sheet will then be displayed.
, 1885-05-06
THAT cALLAenER FAMIIr.
Justice as Melted Out to oaenders In the
Police Court.

William Kelley interviewed Judge Lee
yesterday afternoon upon a charge Of dis
turbing the peace. The interview was not
satisfactory to Mr.. Kelley, as he was dis
puted in regard to the facts by the officers.
The court gave his side OF the story due
consideration, but placed the fine at sl3.
As Mr. Kelley could not replenish the
city treasury, he will occupy his present
room at the city jail for the remainder Of
the week. .irf.
"A Rabble and Paul Myers we're before
Judge Lee yesterday afternoon, on a
charge Of fighting and disturbing the
peace. They plead guilty to the charge
and were fined sls each. They promptly
liquidAted the indebtedness and left the
court room poorer, but wiser men.
Considerable complaint is found by the
number Of young boys who are allowed to
loaf around, and drink in several Of the
saloons of the city Whether or not the
complaint is just, is a matter OF dispute.
Charles Rogers and Charles Fisher,
two Migrants, we're before Judge Lee yes
terday- They were fined $ls each, and
in default Of payment were lodged in the
city jail.
The Gallagher family we're before
Judge Fisher yesterday on a To- charge of
assault drunk and disturbing the peace.
A few nights since the family INDUCED in
n Of their social family DRINKS, which
finally terminated in a fair sized fight.
Mrs. Gallagher armed herself with a
Ratchet and forced a Mrs. homestead in a
corner. Of the room and proceeded to ad-
monish her with the Ratchet About this
time Officer Sullivan arrived on the scene
and disarmed the irate woman and lodged
her and the young Miss Gallagher in the
city Jail.
Judge Fisher, after hearing the case,
discharged Mrs. homestead. Mrs. Gala
CHER plead guilty and was fined sl3. The
Miss Gallagher stood trial and was con
victed and the fine was assessed at S..
Not being able to pay the same they were
remanded to the city Jail.
William Smith, for being drunk, was
fined $40 yesterday by Judge Fisher. He
promptly paid the same and went on his
way rejoicing.
, 1885-05-06
A FEMALE ROW.
several Of the Colored Ladies Enjoy a
Free-for-a1l Flight.


At the west end rink Monday night,
there were present a large number of col
ored ladies and gentlemen, who. for the
purpose of passing away the hours that
dragged heavily on their hands, had as.
sembled there to enjoy that popular
amusement, roller skating. The ladies
also attended for the purpose of talking
over the latest scandals that may have
arisen among their colored neighbors.
On this night in question, several of the
ladies present INDUCED in considerable
talk, and reflected somewhat upon several
of the bellies present. Soon there was a
stiffness, which always proceeds a storm,
aud several Of the ladies we're INDUCING
in a fight, and each faction calling upon
all their friends to assist them ia their
difficulty. Soon the gallant and brave
men rushed to the rescue brandishing
"razors in the air, and finally succeeded
in q%uelling the feminine fight, which had
by this time become general. They we're
not separated, however, until several had
their hair Strengthened out by the willy
hands Of a ~gore-seeking antagonist
They row started this way: One of
the colored ladies said another colored
lady had made "a face at her" and the
other replied, II did not, as I always had
that face Two others Joined in the
fracas, one saying, that lady made a
mouf at me, and this one replied, II did
no such athing, as | have always that had
thar mouf.' The fight was quelled be-
fore any gore was spilled, and those pres
ent returned to their homes before the
regular closing hour had arrived.
, 1885-05-06

In addition to the s2l, 400 appropriated
Monday by the school meeting for the en-
suing year, there should be added to that
amount about $1,000 which will pass
into the school fund from the two mill tax
levied in support of the schools. This
will make about $4,000 which the pres
ent school board will expend, if the ex-
penses require, to maintain and operate
the schools OF this district for the ensuing
year.
, 1885-05-06

Special Dispatch to THE ABE
RAwI1Ns, MAY 5.-Our county com
missioners solved the water problem for us
to-day by letting a contract to Fairbanks
& Co., of Denver, for a large tank and
windmill to cost s., 1000, to be erected over
an a~rtesian well. A local company will be
organized at once to lay mains through
the city. The fairbanks company was
represented here by Messrs. Mcdonald
and, Combs. Hl4n
, 1885-05-06
Two Deserters.

Sergt. Stay and Private McGraine, of
Go. F, 9th infantry. were passengers for
Salt Lake on last evenings train. They
had with them two deserters, heavily
ironed, who will be placed in the military
prison at that place. The names of these
men could not be a~scertained by the re-
porter, as those in charge refused to give
the names
, 1885-05-06

The freight train which was recently
wrecked near North Platte is being gath
cred up and put in shape. The cars ran
into a wire fence, completely demolishing
it for about 100 yards. A sidetrack has
been built around the wreck. and trains
lose no time now by reason of the acct
dent The cars will be on the track to-
, 1885-05-06
school Meeting at Bara,s Ranch,

At the annual school meeting Of district
No. 2, held at Bard's ranch, Tuesday,
Robert TAFT was reelected trustee.
The tr~easurer's report showed disburse-
ments for the year amounting to 81, 724.4 As.
and a balance in the treasury Of 1888. II.
An appropriation ofs1, 900 was voted for
the ensuing year, which amount will be
raised by district tax.
, 1885-05-06

Corrects offensive odors at once Com
plete cure of even worse chronic cases,
also unequalled as gargle for dIptheria,
sore throat, foul breath. so cents.
, 1885-05-06

The finest Book ever ON draught, at the
Germania Hall
, 1885-05-06

Just received new styles neck-wear
Call at Polack's.
, 1885-05-06

Auction every evening thls week at V.
Bakers. Get some of the bargains.
, 1885-05-06

The Hope Of the Nation.
Children, slow in development, puny,
scrawny and delicate, use wells Health
Remover"