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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08

An editor in assuming charge of
paper says: "Upon entering the
duties Incumbent upon me for the
year 'ss, 1 shall always keep in
view the fact that the readers of
this paper want the truth even at
the expense of tearing the mortal
dog skins that cover the anatomy
of human curs, bloodhounds, egg
suckers and sheep-killers, and shall
tell the truth if the 'heavens fallH
and get "licked" morning, noon and
night. During my past record as
reporter for this paper l don't re-
member to have stated an untruth,
by accident or otherwise, and Ger
tainly nothing that the s. %. has
had TO retp;lct,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08

4 ~. I'D
There is a report ready for the
New York Legislature recommend
ing the use of electricity in the. place
of hanging. There is no more dis
gusting and outrageous relic of the
brute ages yet existent than choking
a man to death, or breaking his
neck, ifthe rope and Sheriff are of
first quality. If severity is the
point to be aimed at, we had better
go back to crucifixion and other
forms of torture. Beheading was a
simpler and decentere affair all
around, and it made sure work OF
it. Probably capital punishment
has no .terrors in any form that are
comparable with exile and trans
portation. England's convict col
onies turned out some first-class
citizens. Our murders, as rule, are
not our worst sort of criminals.
The worst men do not get hung.
Still, if the death penalty is to be
adhered to, let US adopt the use of
electricity out of respect to our
selves.-Gto6e Democrat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08

No Senator of the United States
moves upon plane that is more
significant of confidence in his great
abilities than Senator Kenna. He
has again been chosen Chairman
of the Congressional Democratic
Executive Committee; Chairman
of the subcommittee of the Senate
to whom all Presidential appoint
ments are submitted, if antagonized,
before confirmation; is Chairman
of the Senate Committee to confer
with party leaders of the House on
the issues OF tax reduction; and has
charge of the pairing of Senators.
These are outside of the important
posts occupied by him on the Stand
ing Committees. He is also strong
with the President. commands the
respect ofihis Democratic colleagues
and ex-Senators by his courtesy and
fairness. West Virginia may well
be proud of him Tirgtnta Free
Press.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08
An Obvio,rs Trn1In.

Mr.. Watterson's journal empha-
sizes an obvious truth in saying that
"no American, anywhere, is hostile
to American industry"
The Republican organs simply
betray the weakness of the high
tariff cause in repeating the silly
bugaboo that the Administration is
.hostile to American industry"
The Democrats are in a majority
in this country Eight-tcnths OF
their voters belong to the industrial
classes. Is a party thus made up
interested in 'spauperizing labor?''
Do men naturally act against their
own interests? Do parties seek
power by trying to "ruin the coun-
try?" The charge is too idiotic to
discuss.
1t might be urged that the Dem
ocrats do not know what is for the
good of the country, and will blum
der into policy that would injurc
it. But the answer to this is that
they are quite as intelligent as the
Republicans, as well as equally pa
triotic. Furthermore, in urging
a reduction of the tariff they are
only seeking to give effect to the
recommendation of Republican
President and two Republican Sec
retaries of the Treasury. If the 20
per cent reduction of AZ per cent
tariff proposed by the Republicans
in 1882 was not abostile to Ameri-
can industry" how can the slight
abatement of AZ per cent. tariff
menace these interests now2
The common sense of the country
revolts from the "food for fools
which the Republican oracles are
now offering it.
:
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08

The bridge across the Big Ka-
nawha, at this place, is progressing
rapidly, and the last of February
will see it completed The iron
approaches on this side will, be
finished this week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08
Diyfding INC Enen,y.

l.
sage was first promulgated, our Re
publican brethren were greatly ela-
ted. When they saw in it sugges-
tions of reduction of the war tariff
they threw up their hats and ex-
ulted. They imagined that GleveL
land had ruined his chances for re-
election by this state paper, and
they Were happy at the thought
ofoncemore coming into possession
of the government offices. The cry
was raised that Cleveland was a
free7trader, that he was against the
wage worker, and opposed to the
productive interests of the country.
By thus misrepresenting the Presi-
dent they hoped to divide the Dem
ocratic party and stampede it by
the fierceness of their assault. But
the effect has been quito the CON
trary to what they desired. The
message has been well received by
the whole country and has served
to unite the Democracy upon the
tariff issue. 1t has done more; by
its honest, straightforward state
ment of the necessity for reforming
the tariff and reducing the taxes
which We're pillng up surplus of
one hundred millions in the Treas
ury yearly, intelligent, honest vo-
ters of every party have been
brought to investigate the tariff
issue for themselves, and the result
is a decided division upon this ques-
ton in the ranks of the Republican
party. Some of the most infiuen-
tial men and newspapers of that
party have openly endorsed Mr..
Cleveland's tariff message, and de
clared that they will not follow Mr..
Blaine nor be led by him on this
issue.
The sentiment for tariff. reform is
growing SO rapidly in all quarters
of the country, but especially in the
West, that the Republican leaders
are becoming alarmed at the defect
ion from their ranks and are pre-
pairing even now to hedge upon the
tariff, and it is not improbable that
the national convention of the par
b. = V
ty will find it necessary to declare
for tariff reform in order to save
the party from dissolution -4drer-
tiser.
Democratic Senators arc very
pronounced in favor of tariff reform,
and have appointed a committee, Of
which Mr.. Kenna, of this State, is
chairman, to confer with the party
leaders in the House onsthe issue OF
tax reduction, as such a bill must
necessarily originate in that body.
Mr.. Kenna's selection, says Wash
ington correspondent; is significant,
! 40 his tlSN5 Ou Il6 QutSGlOIl Ol I1T1Il
legislation are known to be conser-
iyatiye, and it is therefore though
that he is inclined to favor a com
promise measure. He has no doubt
that a tariff reform bill will be pass.
ed by Congress at its present session,
Gubernatorial lightning seems to
be playing around Marion and Ma
son counties. Judge Morrow, Judge
Raymond and Judge Fleming. Of
Marion, and Hon. p C. Eastman,
Judge Moore and Hon. ii. R. How
ard, of Mason, have all been f:lvora-
bly, spoken for Governor. May the
best man win--Huatingtoa Adper-
tiser.
a bill was recently passed by the
Legislature of Washington Terri.
tory giving the right to ballot to the
women of that Territory.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08
Changed Hands.

U0TIean live at home, and make more money a
HUH world. Capital not needed; you are started
". tree Both sexes; all ages. Any one can
90 the work. Large earnings from first start
Sostly outfit and terms free. Better not delay
Cost. yea nothing to send your address aud iInd
GUS II wise YOU will DO 50 a once. Adrrss
u. HAtLrTF s CO. Portland, Msiae.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08

Gov. Foraker is. to address the
Garfield clubof Knoxville, Tenn, ON
Washington,s birthday. We hope
the Governor of Tennessee will let
Foraker alone. no matter what he
may say
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08

Bill Ghandler-did not want a fair,
count in Florida and Louisiana in
1876.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08

A bill was recently passed by the
of Washington Terri
tory giving the right to ballotto the
women of that Territory.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-02-08
30 recently gone before.

."rill death us part. The solemn words.
In hushed and reverent tones are said,
While hearts that throb with hopes and fears,
Feel all their import, sweet, yet dread.
Hand clasped in hand. heart answers heart,
The sacred, solemn rite Is done,
By Hand Divine the bond is sealed,
And two Young lives henceforth are one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Several showers of rain fell early this
evening.
The trial of Mr.. Edwin Barbour for the
killing of young Williams will begin at Cnl-
pepper on Monday next.
The farm of the late Robert T. Stanard.
near Orange, known as "Peliso," was sold
on Tuesday last, to Mr.. W. W. Harper. OF
New York. formerly Of this city, the price
being Sc 300.
1t is said that Gen. B. F. Butler will at
tend the next term of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county. He is largely interested in
the suit against the Great Falls Manufactur-
ing Company, which will be heard at that
time.
Marriage Licences were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Robert .. Gaines, OF
Fairfax county, and Addie P. Thompson, of
Washington, and TO William H. Clampitt, OF
Washington, and Frances Posey, of Prince
William county.
May Mitchell. the little girl who was badly bit
ten by cat on Wednesday, is still suffering from
the wound The bite was on her hand and not
her arm as at first reported. and the cat. whose
AVS were broken before it would release its
hold, was killed.
The city france committee last night cancelled
and destroyed SIS 600 of orroration bonds of the
issu of 1879, which hal been bought and retired
| by the commissioners Of the sinking fund. The
price paid for the bonds was 65
Mr.. Jacob Bohraus who died yesterday, had a
life policy for So 600 in the Royal Arcanum. 1t
is said that he also had 1000 in life poicie in
| different insurance companies.
The show cards &C in the window of Mr. B. B.
Smith, on King street. caught fire last night, but
the flames extinguished before any damage
had been done.
! A full attendance Of the mem bers Of Oriental
Lodge, Z. of P, is requested at the meeting to-
night.
The County Court will meet on Monday A
special grand jury has been summoned for this
term.
A reporter of the GAZETTE last night saw gen.
tlemsn light his cigar with a tn, usand dollar
bond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business, as is usual at this season OF the year,
ia quiet, and many of the merchants are taking
their summer vacation. 1t is almost too early for
the wheat crop to be marketed, and little is dong
in that direction. The New York and Baltimore
papers report the stock markets in those cities as
being dull, with downward tendency. In the
Baltimore banks money is very plenty, partly oW-
ing to the dizziness in speculation. Loans were
quoted at 4a5 per cent per annum, with the bulk
of the business at the latter figure. Discounts are
quoted ct 5. Railroad stocks dull, with little
effort to buy or sell. Small sales of Virginia Mid
land 1sts were made yesterday at 117 do. o;hs at
9S4.. Money on call was quoted in New York
yesterday at 1a1 y per cent. per annum, and the
closing was easy at 1 y asked.
NEW YORK. July 20.-The stock market this
morning was quiet and almost totally devoid of
special feature, with small and unimportant huc-
tuations First prices were irregular, though
generally but slight fractions different from last
evenings figures. About six or eight stocks were
active, but the general list was dull and stagnant
There wss some slight improvement in the carly
trading, though it amounted to from 70 to u per
cent. only, and the list soon shaded off again.
There was no weakness displayed, however. In
the unlisted stocks cotton oil was quite strong
and advanced "a per cent. but there WAS no other
feature whatever, and at IL o'clock tho market
was dull and steady at small fractions from the
opening prices. Money easy at 1al y
BALTIMORE, July 20.-Virginss consoi ated
"a past-due coupons, old, 63a. do 10-40s 34ls ;
do new 3s GA bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

Tpp RAcgs.-Ths attendance yesterda y
rho rsces Of the Mount Vernon Jooke Y
@ ~ IN the track near this city, was good
AN aa.nite the light rain. The programme was
~ ~ roore interesting han On Wednesday
H' 1,ha contests were close and spirited
a ~ u vnham, Messrs. Edward Berke
; lio,a G c Dunn were the judges; Capt.
u Earsll. timer, and Edward Blunt star
Tar The results were az foiiows
First race, five iurlonSe; pure $40, OF
which SIS to s'co.d. The starters were
" P Tompkins'4 b. h. Young Luke; E. Il.
W,ddpy'a CD. b Vinton and w. 81. Hutch
IONS l.ro b. h. Valley Boy. Valley Boy at
mo- mo- 4orred ahead with Vinton close behind
va yo9ng Luke last. At the lower turn
vinton entered the stretch on even terms
ri,b Wiley Boy. The race was close and
oycitipg Vinton winning by one length
head Of Valley Boy, second. Time, 0S.
ssc,pd race. six iurlongs; purse S75, Of
,nbjob sl5 to second. Starters; ]. s.
~ sen,s en-. h. St. John W. w. Bradshaw's
TrnIe Cross and w. q. Hutchinson's
oh ], tl.rson. Triple Cross and st..
Iahn ran neck and neck Into the home
S 10. hit there St. John took the lead
o ond won by two lengths. Jefferson was
last. Time, 2O3. .,oo ...,.,o,
s2o to second Starters J. 8. Owens's ch.
y B}rbweIl aud W. H. Hutchipson's b. h.
TroIope Trollops led for taree-quarters
Of smire but WAS easily beaten in the stretcn.
Time, III -.
F1ntth race, one mile, welter weights, Tor
ceDtIemen riders; purse SIS. of which Sl5
% second. Starters G. R. Tempkins's b.
Young Luke, A. Siusinsdiver's D. g.
aunton, A. Dundas's ch. m. Vexstlon.
This was the most interesting race OF the
dsy. Young Luke went to the front ana
did the running for halfa mile. but was then
passed By both the others. Eexation then
held the lead with Staunton close behind
him. Time, 200,
Fifth race, one and a half miles over
twelve hurdles for purse of 800. OF which
800 10 second. Bet two horses entered for
tbls race-J F. Macrea's Oh. u. Lady Wash
iogton and A Siusinsdiver's b. 6. Hayes.
In exercising Hayes fell and famed himself
aud was withdrawn Lady Washington
then galoped ever the course and was
awarded the purse.
The races will be concluded to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
The Babies Cry for II.

And the old folks laugh when they find that
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs is more easily taken and more
beneficial in its action than bitter. nauseous
medicines. 1t strengthens the Liver, Kid.
neys, Stomach, and Bowels, while 1t aronses
them to a healthy activity. For sale by h
s. Leadbeater h Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
Smith for the arrest of Williams after be es-
capped from JAIL was paid by him to officer
Sleck

FcIICE RkPoRT.-Last nigh, was cloudy
with rain. There were six prisoners and
one lod..er at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Alice Manly Robert Arnold, Georeiana
Lucas and Mebzena Swallow, arrested by
officers Simpson and Sherwood for disorder
~ conduct. were fined So each or given 30
DAYS in Jail.
Geo. Washington, colored. arrested by
officers Simpson and Sherwood for disorder.
ly conduct, was fined 81.
Chas. Rohey. arrested by officer Sher-
wood for stealing tools from Mr.. Peter
Aitchesop. was sent to jail for 60 days.
Lewis Petty. charged with an assault on
a child. was dismissed.
Matilda Jones and Julia Ford. charged
with disorderlV conduct, were iued 81 each.
Frar cis Luckett, Johanna Lynch and Eli
"a Foley, charged with disorderly Conduct,
were fined 81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

The Billy WILLIAMS CASE. The Cor
porAtion Court met this morning when most
OF the time WAS occupied by the counsel in
The Billy Williams case in preparing the
oils of exceptions to be taken to the Court
OF Appeals. The papers were not ell com
pleted and Judge Stuart adjourned his
court till Monday morning next. The pay.
ment of the reward of $500 offered By the
Mayor of this CITY for the arrest and con.
slcton of Williams on the indictment for
Inc murder of Julian Arnold has not yet
osen made. the taking of the case to the
Court OF Appeals acting as stay of all pro-
seedlings in the matter Should the action
OF o the Uoporation Court of this city be con-
D'med II is probable thst there will be a
contest over the matter between Baltimore
a ae Washington claimants. The first arrest
VI "illisms after the reward was offered
nas oy the Baltimore officers. he was ia
Ssn Saiey to Jail in this city, but escaped
S he 1s trial. His second arrest was made
s - ouicer Seek, of Washington. and after
s suns arrest Williams was convicted. Officer
n ,b x Is taking steps to present his claim to
oT y, virginia authorities.
ne reward offered by City Sergeant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
r refined Sugars is strong un

61sc. The market for refined Sugars is strong un.
der further advance: We quote cut-loaf S5sc;
cubes SEC, powdered 8asc graduated 3-16
moulds ga Dicks confectioners' Slsc con-
fectioners A, 7 1-16c; Columbia A Tssc. Stand
ard glucose syrups 36c.
Cofee-There is small invoice stock Offering.
and the market is quiet and easy. The demand
is limited, and the nominal quotation for fair Rio
is 144c. The jobbDg trade is in small lots
mostly. The speculation is slow and tone Of the
market barely steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, July 19.-Sugar.
On the market for raws the advantage remains
entirely with holders, and values are securing
support and stimulus without any special assist
ance. Offerings are becoming smaller and i'm
porters more Indifferent about realizing. We
quote fair to good refining at 5Ac, molssses
sugars at 4aaa47sc, and centrifugal, 96' test, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

RoBRERy.-Whils the family of Mr..
Charles Price, who lives on Federal Hill"
10 the county, just northwest of this city,
were out in the field on Wednesday, the
house was entered By a strange colored
man and robbed of watch, small sum of
money, some clothing and other articles.
The man was seen afterwards but be is a
anger In the neighborhood, and it Ia feared
IL will be- iiairult to identify him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
LOCAL MATTERS

- ps,sons leaving the city can have The
3, -,.7Tr mailed to any address, postage prepaid,
length of time, at the rate of fifty cents
10. an" ,nontb Subscribers ordering the GAZETTE
PEI 9s5 from one postoltce to another should give
a. IA As well rs new address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

Coal SHIPPING PoINT.-Shepherd' the
terminus. of the Potomac River branch of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. opposite
this city, will soon do it's first business ss a
coal depot and shipping port. a number of
workmen have for some weeks been EN-
ployed by Winship & Co., of Georgetown, in
building elevated tracks and coal bins at
shippers for use in connection with the
shipment of coal received from Baltimore.
The work will be completed this summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, July 19.-Cattle-
market strong; choice to extra steers Sd BOA
26 common to good 81 30a5 90 atockers aud
feeders 81 40a3 so; mixed 81 S0a3 so and Tex
as Cattle $3a4 25. Hogs-market strong and 1Oc
higher; mixed S. 75a6 05: heavy So s5s6 20,
and light $4a6. Sheep-market strong; natives
S3a4 So Western So rs; Lambs $5a6 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. July 19-Beeves
No trading in Beef Cattle dressed Beef dull. with
sales Of nstve sides at las9 tc per h. aud Texas
sides at 6laa7c. Sheep and Lsmbs-good Sheep
about steady. but inferior do. and all sorts of
Lambs fell off lac per Id; Sheep sold at $3a5 so
per 100 It's; Lambs sold at SIS 5Oa7 81 p per 100
lbs. Hogs-market frmer for live Hogs at So 10
as 40 per 100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
CATTLE MARKETS.

OF the receipts GOA came from Virginia.
The market for Beef Cattle has not been active,
though the sale: were in excess of these last week
soma $50 head. The average quality was much
like that of last week, except there were proper
tionally more common Cattle among them. Prices
are 1sa4.c lower than last Thursday.
Sheep and Lambs-The receipts are very heavy
this week, some 400 head in excess Of last week 8
numbers. Of these some 1900 or more were re-
shipped Fast. The trade has been very dull, and
nc off for Lambs We quote butcher Sheep
st 21as 4 1lc per lb gross Lambs sold at 4a6c per
Id gross with q few extra shade higher. Receipts
this week of Sheep of Lambs 10904 head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

FREDERICKSBURG MARKEr, July 18th
msrket is quiet generally. Flour is quoted a
So 75a6 for extra to fancy family Wheat S0tSe
as to quality; Corn t0A62 for prime white, an
Oats 3Sa4O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

RICHMOND MARKET, July 19-There Is hu
little doing In the markets. Flour is quiet h
So 5Oa5 25 for fine to fancy family Wheat 64l
So. as to quality; Corn 6Oa631h for white. The
offerings OF all kinds of grain are light. No sale
of Bye or Oats reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

LyNcHBuRG MARKET. July 20-Flour is quie
at 81 25 for fine to IS so for fancy; Wheat is il
light receipt and cells at 72asS, as to quality
Corn dull at 60a65; Bye 50a55, and oata 36a3s
for spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

r. mi. section fair wes'ber, preceded by light
-',scn the coast. stitiona y temperature, west