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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

Miss Nola Case, young society
lady of Fairmont, dropped dead
while talking to u gentleman
friend.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE PCoNrTRotLER OF THE CuRREScY
WAsnINGroN. sJuly 9th. 1855.

OFFICE PCoMrTRotLER OF THE CuRREScY
WAsuISoToS,,Ju 9th, 1885.
WHEREAS, By satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, 1t has
been made TO appearihat "Thc Merchants
Nat9aQi Bnik Of Ned Virginia Al Point
Pl,ddat, in the Town OF Point Pleas.
ant, in the County OF Mason, and State
.oi West Virginia, has complied with all
provisions Of tho "Act OF Congress to en-
able National Banking Associations to
extend their corporate existence and for
other PURPOSES" approved July 18th
1883.
Now THRREFoRE, |, HENRY w. CANNON,
Comptroller OF the Currency, do hereby
certify that "TAe Merchant, National Bank
q Ilet PrgiHit at Point Plcdsaaf' in the
torn q Point Pleasant, in the County OF
NaS0n and State Of Vat Virginia, is auth
orlzed to have succession for the period
specified in It's amended articles OF asso.
citation, namely until close Of business on
July Is, 1905.
Is TESTIMONY WHEREOF, wit.
SEAL ness my hand and Seal OI
49, Office this9th day ofJuly, 1885.
II. w. CANNON,
Comptroller Of the Currency.
No. 1901.
July lj-5w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

ltis said that clue has been
found which will lead to the delec.
ton of the parties who poisoned
the family Of DR.. P. +. Pinnell, al
Buckhannun, a short time ago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

Gen. Simon Cameron telegraph
ed to Col. Fred. Grant: al am glat
to know that Gems. Johnston, Cor
don and Buckner are going to acI
as pail bearers with Sherman anC
Sheridan. Your fathers prayer fol
peace to his country has :been ans
wered, and the last bitterness o.
the war wiped out forever"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

The recent feat Of Maud S., in
trotting a mile in 2;OS2, has started
"a lively discussion among horse.
men the country over. The gener.
al opiuion seems to be that inside
of the next fifty years the record
will be reduced under minutes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

Tammany has elected Charles L
Loew as saChem Of the society,"
The Tammany braves are inclined
to profit from their past mistakes
and lend their aid honccforlh tt
making the Democratic Admins
tration harmonious and successful
The rule Of the bosses who have
brought the organization almost
iuto the throes of political bank
ruprcy will henccIorth be disregar
ded.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12
Administrators Notice.

THE undersigned has been duly o..
i pointed and qualified as the Admin.
laIrator Vi the personal estate OF the late
DE-. $. G., Shaw, All persons having
Claims against said estate will please
present the same for settlement. Per.
sons owing said estate, either by note OF
account, ave requested TO come forward
and settle the same.
TlOS. 2. CARPENTER,
Admir- Of the estate OF D.. S, Il. Shaw.
mayl3mipd
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12
PRLTLLEGrS.

DERSONS desiring tor roeurc privilege atthe Ma.
! County FarioT the seagyn 1i 1855, commencing
August s5thl can do so upon application 10 l. d.
BRIGHT, Point Pleasant, West Va. ljulyai.tw.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

Miss Maggie King, a Young girl
living near Keyser, discovered ties
that had Iloated on the B. IL 0.
track. A fast train was due, aud
if not stopped would be wrecked
With some torpedos in her hand
she ran desperate race toward the
coming train, and planted the tor
pedoes just in time to save many
lives,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

There are only twoex Presidents
Of the United States now living, Il.
B. Hayes aud Chester a, Arthur
neither Of whom was elected Presi.
dent,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

The decrease in the national debt
during the month Of July was 49,.
GG2 1892. This, counting day aud
night, is discharging the debt at
the rate Of 500 per minute, aud at
this rate, during a year S42,5OO,OO0
will be paid, or an average Of 70
cents for each inhabitant Of the
United States.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

The fourth class postmasters are
being turned out at the rate Of two
hundred u day. OF course that
number of Democrats take their
places. Very soon there will not
be Il Republican postmaster in the
country,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12
THURSDAY.

Thursday mornings devotional
exercises were conducted by Rev
Dixon, after which Prof. Watson
dwelt at length upon the Best
Method Of Teaching Penmanship
II was well received by the Insti
tute and if the system as introduc
ed by him is reduced to practice by
the teachers there is little doubt
that Mason county in the near Gu
ture will have a full complement
of rapid and ready writers. The
evening exercises of this day were
the most interesting of the entire
session. Prof. Watson taking the
topic "The Natural Sciences" Can
they be taught in the Public
Schools answered the question in
the affirmative and BY u series oil
splendid chemical experiment.
proved conelusively that any teach
er in Il county school can succeed
in teaching these most useful sub.
iecLs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

On last Sunday morning about 1
o'clock Wilson liickmans house in
Spencer, Roane county, was consa.
med by fire. The family barely
escaped and very few of their
household goods were saved. The
fire is supposed to have originated
from Il box Of ashes taken from the
cook stove the previous evening.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

A few days since Il regular water
spout burst in Jackson county
Hay cocks were carried Of, corn
fields we're deluged, aud rails wash,
ed away by the bundereds. The
rise In one run was twelve feet, al.
though the storm extended over an
area Of only a few miles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

Washington rests at Mount Yer.
non, the Adamses are buried al
Quincy, Jefferson at Monticello
Madison at Montpelier, Monroe aud
Tyler at Richmond, jackson at the
Hermitage, Van Buren, at Kinder.
book, Harrison at North Bend
Polk at Nashville, Taylor az Baton
Rouge, Fillmore at Buffalo, Pierce
at Concord, Buchanan at Lancas.
ter, Lincoln a Springfield, Johnson
at Greenyille, Garlieldal Cleveland
md Grant will rest 10 the city OIL
New York.
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FRIDAY.

Friday Stroll call showed an attend.
ancc of rs females and l07 males,
The exercises were opened with
prayer by Rev. W. W, Harper
After which Prof. Watson introdu,
ced the subject of Current Litera
ture as it should be INTRODUCED into
the public schools,
Superintendent Written then
made a thorough canvass in the
interest of the West Virginia Eda.
catioupl Journal together with 9th
er publications of a similar nature
Mr.. V. a. Lewis then dwclt at
length upon the History of West
Virginia.
Prof. Watson then dwclt upon
the Manners of the Teacher in the
School Room,
This was followed by a drill in
Arithmetic, by Prof. MarLt.
RESOLUTIONS.
The commi,te ON resolutions re-
specially submitted the following
report which was adopted:
Resa,r.d, That, we the teacher.
Iof Mason county hereby suggest rC
the people of said county and the
State at large, that they weigh the
prOpriely aconslilutionalamend
ment whereby a uniform system d
taxation for school purposes may
be established in each county Of the
State.
3. WHEREAS, we fully believe the
law governing the salatie. Of teach
to be unjust to the teacher, and
detrimental to the public schools
inasmuCh as it makes the teacher,
salary depend not upon his merits
but upon the grade Of his Certili
cate,
TnEREPoRE, Be it resolved that
We the teachers Of Mason county
protest against the course required
by that law, to be pursued by the
Boards Of Education in fixing the
salaries Of teachers, aud sincerely
recommend this matter Of salaris,
to the careful consideration of thu
people, teachers aud school officers
of the county and State and espcc
tally our representatives in the
State Legislature.
3. That we deprecite that pro
vi.irn If our school law which re-
QuilOS the school month to consist
Of twenty two days, and respectful,
ly ask our legislators to consider
the matter.
4. That we appreciate the able
and goutlemeply manner in which
Prof Watson and Supt. Written
lhave conducted our Institute aud
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

The man who made up the first
page Of last weeks Parkersburg
Sentinel must have been drunk, or
asleepa at the time. he got things
badly mixed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

One Michael Ifirsh owns the
house in Point Pleasant, o., in
which Grant was born. 1t isn't
much of house aud because he
wants $4,000 for it, some people
are furious. Hang on Michael, and
raise your price, you will get it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12
Hon. 3. Rord PnnIllner.

Says the Regittsr: West Virginia
draws another lucky number in the
lottery Of Offices This time It Is
the Hon. L. Boyd Faulkner, Of
Berkeley, who captures the prize.
He has been appointed Consel
General to Egypt, with residence
to Cairo, al a SALARY Of 5000 a year
and fees. Heis an excellent man
for the position. Possessing both
the intellect and grace Of manners
he will do honor 10 his country in
this position. He comes by these
attributes naturally, and the com
ing opportunity Of cultiyaling
them will make them very likely
as conspicuous as they were in the
father who so well represented his
country at The Court Of St. Cloud
This recognition Of Mr.. Faulkner's
services to the party, as well as q
further recognition Of the State, is
ploasan! for Democrats 10 contem,
plate.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12
Institnle PrOeeeflings.

TIE Mason County Teachers In.
.slitute convened in the Cont
House, Monday az Up. NJ, the 90
inst, with Prof. J. A. Watson,
Conductor, ably seconded by ooun.
~ Superintendent John L, Whit.
ten.
Devotional exercises by Rev. G.
B. Graham, Of Hartford City.
Nj. v. a. Lewis, was chosen Re
cording Secretary aud Miss Rona
Rousb, Enrolling Clerk.
The roll on the first day showed
the names Of 0S males and 50 fem.
ales, present
Prof Watson then entered upon
the regular exercises as per pro,
grsmms Of STATE Superintendent,
and occupied forty minutes upon
the subject Of Language Lessons
and how TO teach them to begin
ners. Then followed general dis
cussion, participated in by quite a
number Of teachers.
TUESDAY.
Tuesday morning the devotional
exercises were conducted by Rev
Boggs, after which the regular pro
gramme was taken up and oxhaus
ted by Prof Watson, assisted by
Messrs. George Pofenbarger, Jos
Shank, and others.
In the evening the Institute was
entertained by most interesting
lecture upon the formation Of
character, ny Rev. j. A. Dixon
1t was teplete with illustrations
showing that the teacher Of the
public school is the character arch
itoct not only that of the genera
ton in which he lives but Of those
yet unborn.
Az its close, Hon. Chas. L. Hogg
being present, was loudly called
for aud responded in one Of his
happiost efforts. AT its close The
exclamation, "Hogg is always rea'
dy," was heard throughout the
room.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

The discussion Of the removal of
those not in accord, politically with
the administration, shows the ne.
cessity Of wholesale removals as a
preliminary 10 putting honest men
in office. Turn the hopeless drunk.
ards and the wearisome old clergy.
men and the lazy nephews and the
worthless dependents of Rcpubli.
can spoiIsmon out of Office. Don't
attempt to reform the civil service
by protecting them in their tenure
until they happen to die of deliri.
um tremens or get into Jail. Turn
them out at once.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12
WEDNESDAY,.

Wednesdays exercises consisted
of The regular routine work as pre-
scribed by the programme.
A vote, during the day decided
that, in the evening, the Institute
in a body, should attend the Pres,
byterian Church, the pulpit Of
which was filled by Rev. Dr.. scud.
der, Of Kentucky.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

The late ceremonies over General
Grants remains are likely to have
u bad effect on the bloody shirt
platform of the Ohio Republicans,
They will have to hold another con.
vention and adopt a new one, for
the present one issurely dead.-EI.
julie Flemming Of the Morgan.
tOwn Mcw Dominion has been ap.
pointed by Collector McGraw a
store kecperand guager This Is a
deserved compliment to a worthy
Democratic editor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

The Stevenson method 81 turn.
ing lhe rasCals out appears to be
about the hight thing aud TIE
smile on the faiihiuls face is grad.
ually deepening Into an hilarious
grin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12


The Ohio Democrats have come
tuan understanding and unless the
present arrangement is broken
Governor Hoadloy will be renomi.
mated by reclamation and Thur.
nan will DO returned to the Senate
In case the Legislature is Demo.
cratic, The factions have agreed
to bury the hatchet and to carry
on an aggressive and harmonious
campaign. The party will show a
united front, aud there is every
reason to believe that the full Dem.
tcrati, vote will be polled and the
State carried ior the party's ticket.
---a-a----
1t didn'! take Congressman Glib.
son long to "cook the goose" Of that
impLdent Radical upin Writ coun.
ty, known as Fred, Hassler, when
he was about to be appointed to a
Post.tradership at the Crow Indian
Agency. As soon as Mr.. Gibson's
vigorous protest reached Washing
ton Hassler's commission was revo.
ked. folly Armstrong 40 honest
Democrat of Jackson county, re.
ceived the appointment,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-08-12

sd 49, 81 ~ mo
fecogD izs them men folly com
mitled % the great work Of popl.
lar education.
5. That We extend our hearty
thanks 10 the good people Of
Point Pleasant iof their Kindness
and hospitality, and that we also
tender our gratitude to Mh James
Jnrdan who generously gave 10 the
Institute the lse Of his organ; to
The organi.ts Mixes Belle Hutch.
inson ADD Ella J. Gibbons, and 10
the choir
6. That the thanks Of This Insli.
tute are due, and arc hereby, tend.
cred to Rev. j. A. Dixon and to
Hon C. d. Hngg, for the interest
ing lectures delivered during the
session.
Z. That these resolutions be
published in tho REGISTER, and al
10 10 the Ga:clc,
l. N. KENNEDY,
u. H. GALE,
D. NJ. SULLIVAN,
GEO. POFFENBARGER,
j. II. SHANK.
Committee.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-30

Gift.

Gift.
Commander Lloyd presented the Depart
ment Encampment, G. A. R., of Akron,
Wednesday, a most elegant banner, which for
richness and beauty eIcels anything of the
kind ever before seen in the State, and is by
lar the most beautiful and costly banner ever
manufactured by the famous Pettiboue Man.
ufacturing Co., of Cincinnati. The hood
portion OF the banner is red silk, containing
the inscription wrought in beautiful gold let
ters, "Grand Army of the Republic" The
hood Of the banner 10 surrounded by q rich
border of heavy gold bullion and very rich
fringe. The body Of the banner is OF heavy
blue silk, containing in the center a mag
nihcent Grand Army badge in gilt and the
National colors, above the badge are the
words, department Of and beneath the
word, "Ohio." These words are composed OF
very handsome raised gilt letters. The whole
front side of the banner is surrounded with q
narrow strip of white silk beautifully em-
broidered with gilded winter vine, and has
a heavy gold fringe, while heavy gilt tassels
are suspended from the bottom. On the top
of the staff is perched . gilt eagle. The re-
verse side is composed of garnet silk, con-
tanning the legend: department Of Ohio G.
A. R" in gilt letters shaded with blue. This
elegant banner is mounted on a handsome
staff. The cross-bar from which the banner
is suspended is of polished silver, with gold
rings, from which the banner hangs. This
banner is to be borne for the first time in the
parade on Thursday
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-30
Tanning a Fresh Reporter.

Last night l was assigned to report a
fire on the West Side, and wrote it up
in grand style, and made a half-column
article out of it began it in this way:
Suddenly on the still night air rang
the shrill cry of fire, and at the same
moment the little licking tongue Of
fame, whose light play along the roof $
edge had caught the eye of the mid
nj ght watcher, leaped forth. no longer
playful. but fierce and angry in its
thirst and greed. Like glowing. snaky
demons the lurid links entwined the
doomed building; in venomous Kisses
and spurts the flames shot into the
overhanging darkness. while from ev-
ery window and door poured forth a
dense rulphurous smoke. the deadly
sufiocating breath of an imprisoned
tiend." Il went on in that style for
over half a column" said the reporter,
land this is what showed up in the pa
per this morning: Pat Sheeny's gro
Gerry WAS destroyed by fire last night;
$3.50; uninsured. '"-brake's Traueler's
Naguzine.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-30

At l2:l5 this morning occurred the death
of Mrs. Mary A. Prince, the venerable
mother of Mrs. Rev. W. Il. Webb, at Rev. DR..
Webb's residence, southwest corner of High
and Spring streets. The lady had long been
an invalid and for about eight months past
nearly helpless from q severe fall. She WAS
a native of Colchester, Connecticut; born
there May IA. 1902 and wa, nearly eighty
three years of age. She came to Springfield
with Rev. DR.. Webbs family something over
ten years ago, when that gentleman assumed
the pastorate OF the Second Presbyterian
church, and has since resided here, although
closely confined to the house by increasing
infrmities of late years. The remains will
be taken to Auburn, New York, where Mrs.
Prince resided for many years, Dr. and Mrs.
Webb accompanying sad leaving Monday
afternoon next, and will be there inferred.
Announcement for Sabbath services in the
Second Presbyterian church will be made
tomorrow. 1t is probable Rev. DR.. s. A.
Ort will occupy the pulpit.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-30
A Checkered Life.

Prof. Samuel Kent Kane, an uncle
of DIR. Kane of Arctic fame, who died
recently, was a native of Ohio, and was
in his 9th year. He was a Professor
of Natural Science in Oberlin College
when the oil excitement broke out. He
made ventures and prospered, becom-
ing millionaire. Then he was caught
in large speculations; the originators
of the Standard Oil Company secured
his reineries. and Kane was penniless.
Next the mining fever broke out.
Kane was in Colorado and pauper.
He went into mining enterprises and
came out a millionaire. There came q
turn in the tide, however, but this time
he saved $650.O0O out of the wreck Of
his fortune. He went east and his
wealth increased to a million; but .
confidence speculator again made him
poor. In 1881, while in Arizona ex-
amining certain copper lands for Bos-
ton capitalists, luck came again to him.
In three months he returned east With
100000.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-30
Tribute of ReKpecr.

At a meeting of St. !Joseph's T. A B.
Society, held at ST. Joseph's Hall, Springfield,
Ohio, January IS, 1885, the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to
remove from our midst our esteemed friend
and fellow member, Patrick Malley, and of the
still heavier loss sustained by those who were
nearest and dearest to him, therefore be it
Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to
the memory of the departed to say that in
regretting bis removal from our midst we
mourn for one who was IN every way worthy
of our respect and regard; and be it further
Resolved, That We sincerely condole with
the family of the deceased on the dispensation
with which it has pleased Divine Providence
to sffiict them, and commend them for conso-
lation to Him who orders all things for the
best, and whose chastisements are meant in
mercy.
Resolved. That this heartfelt testimonial
of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to
the family OF our departed friend by the Sec
retsry Of this meeting.
MICHAEL CLANCY, \
l OWEN RAGoN, }Comnittes.
PArRIck H.sAHAs,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-30
A Velvety De,ot.

There's n tyrant who rules with ascepter of
might,
His subjects are legion, and black, brnxn. or
white,
From equator to pole they acknowledge ~
right,
And are steadfast and loyal and true.
His mandates are honored in feverish haste,
And Difference paid TO each whim of his taste,
His speech is with infinite eoquence graced,
And yet he says nothing but goo.
How long has he reigned? Since the world
was begun,
And his reign viii endure till its glories are
done,
There's nothing SO wonderful under the
As this king who has nc: Thing to do
But TO eat and to sleep and be always on
hand,
To enslave new subject or give a command
Which they fly TO obey, for they all under
stand.
Although he says nothing but goo"
All. vcivety dcspot, how silken your chains!
How cherished your bondage Ger ali earthly
gains,
How sweeter your voice than celestial strains,
As you lie in your cradle and COO.
Nomonarch e'er reigned with sway so COM
Whose subjects so abjectly kneeIed at his
feet.
Whose rule was so dear and whose thralldom
so sweet
As this one who says nothing but ''goo."
H. A. Freeman.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-30
At Spinner's Expense.

Assistant United States Treasurer n.
o. Graves tells funny story in connec-
ton with the recent request of a gentle
man who addressed letter to the de-
partment inclosing 800 confederate
bill, which he desired to exchange for
currency. writes Washington corres-
pondent. Away back in MIR. Spinner's
time letter as'received from man
in Virginia inclosing $50 confederate
note and saying that as the United
States had captured all the assets of the
south it ought to be responsible for its
indebtedness also. ! showed the letter
to Mr.. Spinner and asked him what re-
ply | should make. The old gentle
men, who IVES in grouty mood, testify
replied: .Oh, tell him to 60 to HI"
| concluded that would be a little too
harsh. so replied with great show of
politeness that as the power which had
issued the note had returned to the
place of its inception,-viz., the internal
regions, he had better present it there
for payment. We thought this rather
a smart thing, and congratulated our
selves that the fellow had been pretty
effectually sat down upon for his i'm
pudence. Several weeks passed, and
the matter was almost forgotten, when
one day a second letter came from the
same individual. He apologized for his
delay in writing. and said he had just
returned from trip to the Internal re-
gions. He was fortunate enough to
find his satanic majesty seated at his
desk at work. His majesty read the
letter. and Immediately exclaimed:
'Old Spinner's Endorsement is good
here for any amount" and straightway
cashed the note.
Il showed this to Spinner also" "con-
cluded Mr.. Graves, ..but he handed it
back, saying he couldn't see any joke
about it, and that the matter had better
drop then and there"