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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10
PAID By die Private.


The Baltimore Sun reyives The
following story Of Elias Howe, Che
inventor Of sewing machines:
Attic outbreak Of the war, when
he was a millionaire, he enlisted as
a private 10 show his patriotism
and independence. Money grew
scarce, and his regiment, which
was sent South, was left unpaid for
three months. Az the end Of that
time Howe, 10 his private's uni.
form, one day entered the office Of
the quartermastsr and asked when
the soldiers Of the regiment were
to be paid.
Il don't know" replied thequar.
termaster.
"Well, how much is owed themPp
blandly asked the private.
"what is that to your" said the
storekeeper, with a look of surprise.
"oh, nothing" said Howe non.
chalantly; "if you'll figure out the
amount I'll give you my check for
the whole business"
"Who are your" gasped the quar-
termaster.
"Elias Howe, and my check is
good for the pay Of the entire
The quartermaster made outhis
bills, and Howe.gave him hischeck
for three months pay for his regi.
uent. The government altergard
reimbursed him.
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Oddsn ndEndn.


THERE'S nonickelina cent piece.
Tbereare 1900 dentists in the
United States.
The number Of bananas on a
bunch averages ITO.
West Virginia has two tin mines
in successful operation.
Awidow in Wilton, Conn, says
she never intends to marry again.
She is lOl.
Bismarck's poverty worries his
friends. His income now is only
$4,000 per year.
Woman suffrage received its six
Iieth defeat in the Massachusetts,
house last week.
claranceA. Freeman, the champ
ion checker player Of America, is
.wenty.six5 ears old.
Japanese farmers are complain.
ing bitterly Of a lack Of a market
for the sale Of their products
The Bank Of North America was
the first bank of the United States.
It cOmuenced business ia 1882.
A distillery has lately been put
in operation a. Charlestown, s. G.,
for manufacturing oil from pine
wood.
A sumpter county, Ca, farmer
has a horse that takes its fodder to
the watertrOugh and vets it before
eating it.
It's estimated that $4,000 gal.
Ions Of wine are consumed at the
sacrament tables in the United
States every year.
The alleged poet, Mr.. Paul j.
Hayne, is six feet high, and so his
friends call him "the Longfellow of
the South"
Queen Marguerite, of Italy, con-
verses fluently in the language Of
almost every stranger who visits
the Italian court.
The governor general of Canada
receives a salary of $4,000 per
year-as much as that of the Presi.
dent Of the United States.
A woman made the first orange
box used in California, and she
now turns out $4,000 of them a
year.
The lawyer who obtained $780,.
600 alimony for The divorce wife Of
Senator Fair has had to sue that
lady for his fee ofs5O,oOO.
William D. Howells, the novelist,
says it is easier for a man 10 seek
the forgiveness of God than, it is to
seek the forgiveness of his wife.
Mr., F. D. Millet, the artist, is ac.
COmpanying Mr.. Charles Francis
Adams, Jr., on his Mexican travels.
He will sail for Europe in July.
The population of Great Britain,
exclusive Of India, Australia and
Canada, is about 100000; includ.
ing all the empire, 25O,OOO,OOO.
Miss Julia jackson, the only
child of stonewall Jackson, will be
married June Sd to William E.
Christian, a prominent merchant
Of Richmond, Va,
The manufacture and sale of to.
bacco in France is a government
monopoly, the supply of the weed
being under the control Of the min.
lister Of finance.
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Ladies' Wanted,

A LADY AGENT Is wanted in every
a city and village; also ladies 10 trav.
81 and solicit orders for MADAME WooD's
Cosets and Colored Corset Waists,
Tamplco Forms, Hose Supporters, Steel
Protectors, Ladies' Friend, etc. Agents
arc making from Twenty TO Fifty Dol.
lars q week. Send for circulars and
pfiee-list 10 D. WOOD, o. South Salina
Street, Syracuse, N. Y. [apr29W6,
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An Importnnt DlscorerY.

The most important Discovery is that
which brings the most good to the great
est number. DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds,
will preserve the health and save Life,
and is a priceless boon to the afflicted
Not only does it positively cure Con.
sumption, but Coughs, Colds, BrOnchit.
is, Asthma: Hoarseness, and all affect
ions OF the Throat, Chest and Lungs,
yield at once to its wonderful curative
powers. lfyou doubt this, get Trial
Bottle Free, at DR.. W. S. HOy's Drug
Store.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM Of 2O7 acres situated in
q. Robinson District, Mason County,
West Virginia, four miles from Point
Pleasant, on Letart road, and known as
the Kincade farm. This farm Is we'll
improved and well watered; two houses;
good barn; two orchards; all necessary
outbuildings. win be sold on easy
terms. For further information apply
to rom. 7. KINCADE, Ag's.
mchll-2ms Point Pleasant, ". Va.
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Proverbs.

Patch grief with proverbs
Shakespeare.
Success is a fruit slow to ripen.
The best lesson is that of exam
pie.
UnLindne', has no remedy at
law.
Virtue is the politoness Of the
soul.
No safe vading in an unknown
water.
Quick believers need broad sho,l
ders.
Pride that dimes on vanity sup,
on content.
Religious contentious are the
devils harvest.
Youth and white paper take any
impression,
One ounce of discretion is worth
a pound Of wit.
With time and patience The null.
berry leaf becomes satin.
Zeal is fit only for wise men, but
is found mostly in fools.
A great soul only finds its exis.
enco in making others great.
The one answer to all criticism,
the best test of all work, is-result,
He is a great man who can sac.
rifce everything and say nothing
As you cannot avoid your own
company, make it as good as posi-.
Die.
He that will thrive, must rise at
FIVE, he that has thriven, may rise
a! seven,
God meant you to be glad and joy.
GUS, religion is not a hindance but
help to that.
Despair and postponement are
cowardice and defeat. Men were
born to succeed, not to fail.
The family and friends Of the
daunkard should be protected from
the shame and danger of his drunk.
enness,
The more able a man is, if he
makes i'll use of his abilities the
more dangerous will he DO to the
commonwealth.
Let US begin our heaven on earth;
and being ourselves tempted, let
us be pitiful and confederate and
generous in judging others.
What a man knows should find
its expression in what he does
The value Of superior knowledge is
chiefly in that it leads to a perform.
ing manhood,
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ATragedy in Three Acts.

Act1.-scene, a front doorstep
Young man, girl,
Act 2.-scOne, same front door,
step. Young man, girl, dog.
Act S,-sCene, same front door
step, Girl.
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Oil From Natures Wells.

The skin on the head is kept soft and
flexible by a secretion from the oil glands
When these are clogged the hair dries
and falls of, Parker's Hair Balsam re.
news their action, restores the original
color to the hair and makes it soft and
glossy, 1t also eradicates dandrufr.-
Not greasy, not a dye, deliciously per.
tuned, Delightful for q lady's toilet ta-
bio. The best Of dressings, Preferable
to all similar articles because Of its su-
perior cleanliness and purity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

Hogarth once said: ~ know no
such thing as genius" But then
Hogarth never had the pleasure Of
our acquaintance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

1.-THE only thing to mar the
pleasure Of the OCCASION" wrote an
Arizona editor Of a funeral, twas q
little difficulty between the clergy.
man and one Of the mOurners con.
corning the ownership Of a flask
found In the carriage they had &C.
cupied."
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

An editor writes to his sweet.
hearE II adore you, will you be
miner Answer" Then, after a
momen. Of thought, he added in a
dreamy, professional way; "Write
only on one side of the paper
Write plainly and give real name,
not necessarily for publication, but
as a guarantee Of good faith.n
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

Victor Hugo never wore an over.
coat, and be lived to the age Of So.
The fact that SO few men who
wear overcoats attain that age is
evidence Of Hugo's wisdom,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

NnI nior the working class. Send 10 cents for
postage, and We will mail you FREE, a
Hill Iroyal, valuable box Of sample goods that
Wv III vii put you IN the way Of making more
money 10 few days than you ever thought possible
At any business. capital not required. We will
start you. You can work all the time or IN spare
time only. The work Is universally adapted TO both
texeJ, young ard old. You eau easily earn from g
may test the business I'VE make this unparalleled oaer
to all who are not well satisfied We will send s. 10
pay for the trouble Of writing u.s. Full particulars,
difectionS ETC.. sent free, Fortunes viii be made
by those who give their whole time 10 the work.
Great success absolutely sure. Don't delay. Start
now. Address STiNSoS & Co, Portland Maine
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

Why is a thief who gazes at the
pocket Of a wealthy citizen like a
fenceH Because be would like to
picket.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

The prospects are good for the
breaking out Of a SILVER craze" in
Writ county, shortly. 1t is report.
ed that plenty Of good quality ore
has been discovered.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

The watersupply Of Washington
issaid TO be very unwholesome. The
rush Of Office seekers must be worse
than reported if they have go!
down to the water supply.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

If Bar!hOldi had only modelled
his Goddess of Liberty after a Chi.
cago girl she would no! have need.
ed any pedestal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

What towards women are when
there is a gun or pistol in their
vicinity. They will 70, dearl" and
10, don'tl" and 20, for mOrCy's
sakel" and will tremble like a pop.
lar leaf, even though the gun or
pistol be without lock, stock, and
barrel. But a man; how different
He will take up the weapon with a
charming nonchalance,co it, peer
into the muzzle, and give a first.
class job for either the doctor or un'
dertaker, Man is constantly and
in numberlOss ways showing his
vast superiority over women.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

A nnUUESend ST cents Tor postage, and re.
WUIV esiys free, costly box q good.
n nIU which viii help you to more mon.
n ASAA ey right away than anything else
IN this world. All, Of either sex, IueCeyd from hnt
hour. The broad road to fortune opens before the
workers, absolutely sure. Al once address TRUE
& Co, Augusta, Maine. laPrlJyL
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

hHHA week at home. $500 ouiht tree. Pay
moi lahsolutely sure. No risk, Capital not re.
WV quired. Reader, IL you want business Al
which pefSohs Of either sex young o. old, can make
taihly, write for particular TO H, HALLETT & Co.,
Portland, Maine.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

The proposition to issue bonds TO
build a new Court House and Jail
was defeated by the voters of Ka,
nawha county by vote Of 1920 to
799.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

STANDARD TIME.-East Of Hun.
tingtOn, 18th meridian, or Eastern time;
West Of Huntington, gOth meridian, or
Central time, which Is one hour slower
than Eastern time.
No. !, daily except Sunday, Old Point
to Clifton Forge; leaves Clifton Forge
daily except Saturday; arrives Cincin.
natl and Louisville daily, except Sunday.
Sleeping Cars from Clifton Forge to
Huntington.
No. 2 and 8, daily between Huntington
and Clifton Forge. No. 9, daily, except
Sunday, from Richmond to Neport News
Old Point and Norfolk.
Nos. 8 and 4, Solid trains daily, with
Pullman Sleeping Cars, between WASH
ington, Richmond, and Louisville and
Cincinnati. Do not stop for local bust
ness.
No. 0, daily except Sunday, from Lou.
isville, Cincinnati, and Lexington, ar.
rives Clifton Forge daily, except Monday
leaves Clifton Forge for old Point daily;
except Sunday, Sleeping Cars Hunting.
ton to Clifton Forge.
Charlottesville accommodation. : No. 0
mixed leaves Richmond, except Sun.
day, 400 p, M; arrive Charlottesville, s
p. nj.
No. s, daily except Sunday, leaves V.
NJ. Junction AIS A. NJ, Charlottesville
1925 A. NJ, arrivesat Richmond S:25 AM
No. 8, from Old Point Comfort, except
Sunday, makes direct connection at H., Il.
& +. SuncIion for Washington and New
York. No omnibus transfer required.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage, Checks,ap.
ply 70 any Office Of o. & o. R'yo or Depot
or Ticket Office OF connecting lines.
@. W. SMITH, H. W. FULLER,
Gen'l Manager. Gen'l Pass'r Ag't.
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three OF four hours every night coughing. Get i'm.
mediate relief and sound rest BY using Wells Rough
on Coughs. TToeheS, ISe; BalSam, aSe.
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Talking about legacies, it's a
cold day when we get left-auy.
thing.
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"Rough ON Corns."

Palpitation, Dropsieal SWellingi, DIZZINESS, Indi
geition, Headache, SlseplesSnsSJ cured BY "WsilS
Health Remover"
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IAN other knowledge is hurtful
to one who has not the science Of
honesty and COCA nature,
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Hacking, irritating Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
cured BY "ROugh on Coughs" TroshsS, rse,-
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Ask for Wells Trough on Corns ISe. Quick
complete cure. Hard or SOfi eornS, warts, bunionS
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and the many Throat Affections Of Children, prom.
Ptly, pleasantly and safely cured BY "RouEh on
Coughs. Troehsf, 1851 BalSam, aSs.
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Children, slow 10 Development, puny, Serawn,
and delicate, use "wsllI Health Reviewer"
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Wells Health Remover restores health and vigor,
cures DySPsp'in, Headache, Nervousness, Debility.
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Pretty Women.

Instant relief for Neuralgia ToOlhaehe, Faeeache,
Ask for Rough on roOthSshe." IS aRdaS cents.
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"Rough en- PaIu" PorOuscd Plaster;
Strengthening, improved the best for baeEaehs,
pains in chest OF side, rhsunatiSn, neuralEia.
nov. 5, IsSt-Iy.
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A Ten year old son of Samuel Al.
kire, Ellenboro, was drowned Fri.
day while playing along the bank
Of Middle Island creek.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-06-10

II you are failing, broken, worn out and nervous
use "WellI' Health Reviewer" s.. Druggists.
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Why is an escaping prisoner
like a musical catY Because he
scales the waul.
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Strengthening, improved, the best for baekache
pains IN chest or side, rheumatism, neuralgia,
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Trough on Itch" cures humori, eruptioas, rtnv
woTm letter, salt Theum, frosted feet, ehillblaRI.
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"ROugh on Oughs,


Ask for "RouSh on Coughs" for Coughs, Colds,
Sore Throat HOausnsss. TrOshss, iss. Liquid, aye
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PATENTS.
PATENTS
.,s-.-.,.....s..,.........

PATENTS
obtained for now inventions, or forim.
provements nold ones, Caveats, Infring.
ments, Trade Marks and all patent bust.
ness promptly attended to.
Inventions that have been re.
Jected may still, Utmost cases, be paten-
ted yus. Being opposite the U. S. Pat
emit Office and engaged in Patent btBines
exclusively, we can secure patents in less
time than those who are remote from
Washington.
When inventors send model or sketch
we make search in the Patent Office and
advise asto It's patentability free Of charge.
Correspondence confidential; fees reas.
enable and no charge unless Pat
eDtis obtained.
We refer by permission to the City
Postmaster, and TO the Superintendent
Of the Post Office Money Order Division,
In Washington. For special references,
circularladv terms, &c, address
o. A. SNOW 4 co.,
Opposite Patent Office. washg'ton, D. G.
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Ladies who would retain irejhaeM and yivaeity.-
Don't fail to try "Wells' Health Remover"
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2,270 Prizes, amounting to ...... $500, 500
Application for rates to clubs should
be made only to 10 the office Of the Com
pany In New Orleans.
For further information write clearly,
giving full address. POSTAL
NOTES, Express Money Orders, or
New York Exchange In ordinary let.
ter. Currency by Express lall sums Of
s. and upwards at our expense) adj
dressed
II. A. DAUPHtN,
or n, A. DAUPHIN,
6oT Seventh ST., Washington, d. @.
Make Pc. Money Orders payable and
address Registered Letters 10
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
may lS-5w.
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A Cincinnati gambler, who in
his time had won and lost over
100000, died among paupers the
other day.
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indianapolis is The largest city
in the United States not on nayi.
gable waters.
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If you don't like the President
and don't like to say so, you can
make mouths at his sister.
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NROnCh on TOothaciia. y

II you are losing your grip on lie, try "wells'
iealth RsneWsr." Goes direct to weak spots.
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BuckIen,s ArnIca Salve

The Bssl Sale in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe.
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill.
blains, Corns, and all Skin EruptiOns,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re.
quired. It'll guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
25 cts. per box. For sale by W. S. Hoy,
Druggist, [dec.1O-ly.
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IN EFFECT MAY lOrn, 1885.

The Ohio River Rail Roa d Tim
Table.
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Two young children Of W. P.
Conrad, of Webster county, were
burned TO death last week by the
explosion Of a lamp.
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0RND your orders for printing to this
~ Office Done promptly. LSw prices
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Central time one hour slorvr than PARK.
Gsburg time.
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H3-ConneCtions at Wheeling for all
points with the Pennsylvania system.
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Notice to Attorneys and Litigants

nov. 5, lSSFly.
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Unprecedented Attraction!
" Own HlIF rlLnoN DlsrmurEps


Louisiana State Lottery Company,
incorporated in 1865 for rs years by
the Legislature for Educational and
Charitable purposes-with 8 capital Of
81, 000, 0O0-to which a reserve fund Of
over $3.50, 900 has since been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its
franchise was made d part Of the present
State constitution adopted December %,
AID, 1879.
ITS Grand Single Number DrdlU-
tngs will take place monthly. hnep-
q soGl9 Or postpone. Look at the fol-
loving Distribution:
1s1st Grand. Monthly
AND nJE
EXTRAORDINARY sENI-lHHUll IRARIHE
Tuesday, June 10, 1855,
Under the personal supervision and
management u
Gen G. sEAuREGARD, Of Louisiana
AND
Gen. JuBAL A. EARLY, Of Virginia.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
"a Notice. Tickets are Ten Dol.
lars Onlh HdireS, So. FUthS,
SO. TeHths, 81.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-20
Tuesday, January 90, 1885.
WHAT WILL HE DO,


 What will President Cleveland do when he gets where he can make men officeholders is the question which is seriously disturbing great many men nowadays. He has given the people some idea of what his intentions are by saying that ia due regard for the peoples interest does not permit faithful party work to be always rewarded by ap- pointment to ofice," and that selection for office twill be based upon sufficient inquiry as to fitness, instituted by those charged with that duty, rather than upon persistent importantly or self-soicited recommenda- tions on behalf of candidates for appoint ment.''
 If the new President acts upon these ideas he will show wisdom, though of course he will incur the hearty disapproval of the Democratic gangs" He will, however, find support in his own party. Already there are signs that wisdom has not entirely deserted the Democratic party. Thus that sound Democratic paper, the New Orleans Picavune, has the sense and the courage to say that in enforcing the provisions of the civil service law and observing it's principles in making appointments MT. Cleveland will not only secure the purity of the public ser vice, but will at the same time protect the Democratic doctrine of local To make the latter point evident, the Picayune remarks that, in some States, f'the most active place hunters are professional politicians who have been close ly Identified with local rings, and who would not hesitate to make the offices of the gen eral government centers of intrigue in State and municipal affairs. In Louisiana, it declares, ''many of the best Democrats have been forced into revolt against the self-con- stituted leaders-of their party; and unless new men are brought to the front by the na- tional administration and appointments made of those who can be depended upon to labor for the single discharge of their legitimate duties,' the Democratic party will be aban- doned by all but those who seek to use it for personal ends, and the people twill seek re- dress through some other medium"
 The new President will do well to heed such advice as this, both for the good of his country and the good of his party. If he al lows himself to be controlled by 'fhe boys," whose main idea is that the victors en- titled to all the spells, he will find that his will not be success. The boys" didn't elect him, and if he and his party are to continue in power they will have to show themselves decidedly worthy of trust Mr. Cleveland has opportunity to do great deal for his country, his party and his own enduring fame.