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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
Commissioners Sale.

M Office is hereby given that pursuant. to
made by the Circuit Court of Mason county,
West Virginia. ON the 18th day of September,
1888, in II certain suit in Chancery, pending
in said Court, wherein Rosa S. Lewis, Angus
tus Lewis, Sarah A.: e. Roberts and J. w.
Roberts are plaintiffs, and Mary j. Pullin,
S. ". Pullin, Alice q. Doss, Fredric Doss,
Phebe +. Sheline, John NJ. Sheline and Frona
T.. Sheline are defendants, shall, on
MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1889, at the front door of the Court House, in
Point Pleasant, Mason county, West Nir-
ginia, proceed to sell the following real estate
situate in Clendenin district, Mason county,
West Virginia, being the tract OF land con-
yeyed to Is. b. Pearson by a. ID. SfcCown, by
deed dated the 18th day of June, 1886, and re-
corded in Deed Book No. IL, page I'D of the
records in the Office of the Clerk of the County
Court of said mason county, and lying ON
the waters of Crab Creek, about two miles
from the place where the Ohio river road
crosses said creek, being the same tract set
out in the bill and exhibits filed In the afore-
said suit. This sale will be made for one
third of the price cash in hand, one-third
payable in one year and one-third payable in
two years, the deferred payments bearing in
terest, and the purchaser is required to give
notes with personal security therefor, and
the legal title will be retained as a further Sc
curity until paid. w. GUM,
December %, lsss-4w
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Mr.. VIII wotleJ, the superintcn-
dent of the Poor Farm of this coun-
.ty, says he demands the closest in
'vestigation of the Poor House since
it has been under his charge. He
authorizes us to say that the fling
at him in the last Gazette, was
prompted. by malice.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
LOCALS.

The snERIFr's BoxD.-At the
request of many of our readers, We
give below the names of the gentle
men, who are the bondsmen Of
Sheriff POffenbarger, together with
the amounts they claimed under
oath to be worth. after the payment
of their debts. This is not done in
spirit to assail the bond, but simply
as matter of news. as taken from
the records of the county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Friedman & Co., are still under
selling everybody else in dress
goods and trimmings. You VIII be
surprised at their low prices when
you visit their store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
Farms and Iina5es. Lands for
Sale.

TIHE undersigned has a number of f1nprov-
/ ed and unimproved tracts OF. land for sale
at LOW PRICES per acre. Some OF this
land is well Gmbered; and all of II Hes in. Ar
buckle and Union. Districts, Mason county,
West Virginia, Also "A farm OF 40 acres situ-
ated in Putnam county, within ~ miles of
the Great Kanawha River. This farm Is im-
proved In part, balance in good timber. VIII
be sold cheap. Persons desiring to purchase
w. MAUPIS, -Afbuetle Pc, Mason County,
West Virginia. Lsepf5-aTn-pd
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

DrED.-At Zaleski, Ohio, Thurs
day. December II, 1883, of consump-
ton, Mr.. Kinsey Robinson. aged
SO years, weeks and 5 days. , Mr..
Robinson was a former resident OF
this place, and had many friends
here, We extend our sympathy to
the bereaved family.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Invitations are out for a Grand
Ball, at the Stortz House, on New
Years eve, December 81, 1888, "to
dance the old year out and the new
year in" Quite number of invi-
tations are out, and IT will be the
ball of the season:
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Our merchants reaped a rich har-
vest in Christmas goods. No mat
ter if times are hard, and money
scarces the old and the young must
have their presents.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

J. Friedman & Co., have again
reduced prices on cloaks and short
wraps. Now is the time to buy.
You can get a cloak or wrap for
half the money you did at the open.
ing of the season.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

DEAD.-It is our painful duty, to
announce thg death of Mrs. Lou
Philips, daughter of Mrs. VIM.
Dashner, of this city, after an illness
Of several weeks of malarial fever.
She departed this life Friday morn
ing last at about o'clock. She
was most estimabie woman and
had many warm personal friends.
She was buried on Sunday after
noon in the new cemetery. She
leaves a mother and several broth
ers and other relatives and friends
to mourn her loss.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The charter and franchise of the
Ohio and Guyandotte Railroad was
sold at Special Commissioners sale
last week. 1t was purchased by
Pittsburgh parties who paid 81, 500
for it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26


West OF Huntington trains run by Central
time. Maine Line trains east of Huntington
run by Eastern time which is one hour faster
than Central t1mcs 49, .fs.,- ,r
No. 4, daily from Louisville, Cincinnati and
Lexington to Washington and the East and
Richmond. Solid train and Pullmans finest
Buffet sleeping cars. ,.t-Ti.t. -
No. ?, daily except Sunday. The Saturday
train runs only as far as Clifton Forge. Daily
except Sunday between Clifton Forge and
Old Point.
No. 3, daily except Sunday to washington.'
Leave Washington daily. Pullman Parlor
Cars New York to Washington. New Pulls
man Buffet Sleeping cars Washington. and
Richmond to Louisville and Cincinnati.
No. ], daily except Sunday. Pullman Sleep-
ing cars without change, Clifton Forge and
White Sulphur to Lexington. I;
Nos. 5and g. Daily between Clifton Fotgo
and Ashland.
Old Dominion Steamers leave Norfolk on
Mondny Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday ON arrival train $3.50 p m; arrive in
New York next afternoon.
For Rates, Tickets, BaggRge Checks, apply
to any Office of e. q q. ISy; or Depot or Ticket
u i r. o 81 piSLhectine iihei H.w.Frfd.rs
Gee. Manager. Gen'l EHsssS Ag't.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

HAVE Those HEHE!-We like
TO hear a man refuse to take his
home paper and all the time sponge
on his neighbor for the reading OF
it. We like to see man run down
his home paper and then try to get
a share of the trade which the news
papers brings to town; we like to
see this; it looks economical, thrifty,
progressive and cheeky.-Er.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

-Four or five of our young men
contributed to the towns finances
last Wednesday, night for breaking
the peace up in Illinipsico. They
had quite a 'jamboree" Tuesday
night, and paid the expense to city
Sergeant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Christmas passed off here without
any casualties; there was but one
fight, and that did not amount to
much. The town was surrendered
up to the boys and their fire crack
ers, and everybody seemed happy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

No House in town carries as nice
u line of Ladies and Misses shoes
and at as low prices, as do Messrs.
!. Friedman & Co. Call and ex-
anime their stock.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Mr.. James Barcus has purchased
the stock of groceries from Mr..
.swisher, next door to this Office,
and will continue the business. He
is an honest, clever young man, and
is deserving the patronage of our
people. Give him CALL
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Extra inducements are now offer
ed at j. Friedman & Co.'S in all
grades of clothing and overcoats.
oto tx must be reduced to get ready
for the spring.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

DIED.-Hellen, infant daughter
of DR.. Russell, of Mason City, aged
Is months, died from pneumonia,
on the 18th inst.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The prospectus of the Wheeling
Register appears in this paper. 1t
is is the leading Democratic daily
in this State; is ably and fsarlessly
edited. 1t should be in the hands
of every Democrat in the county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
FOR SATE

T7HE Interstate Land Aeenoy, has for ssa,s
u A farm of 40 acres in BATH county Va
balance finely tiTnbered with white oak md
poplar. Living water ON IT. Five miles
nom Warm Springs, which place Affords
the highest cash prfco for everything thai
can be produced- Price, 81 200, OF win fsy-s
ISA RREIT, Manager, Point Pleasant. Weess
va lseptf2 Ir.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Our business men done good
business during the Holidays.
Their stores the morning after
Christmas looked as if they had
been plundered by an invading
army.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The Presbyterian Sunday School
had a pyramid Christmas eve, in
stead of Christmas tree. The ex-
ercises were pleasing and instruc-
tive and the lighting and decora-
ton was simply beautiful.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
s11rrn M,ERf1na.-Mr. and

SILVER WEb6ING.-Mr. and Mrs
B. Franklin, of this city, celebrated
the 18th anniversary of their mar
rage last Tuesday evening, Decem
Der IS, 1888. Their parlors werl
thrown open to quite a large mum
Der of friends, who laid aside al
formaIity and stiffness and enjoyed
the evening very highly. at
o'clock the marriage VOWS were re
newed, Rev. S. T. Mallory, of tn,
NJ. E. Church, South; officiating
after which, their daughter, Mis-,
Blanche, invited the guests to {
sumptuous supper and while doing
ample justice to the same they were
treated to delightful music on the
piano. Those present were lavish
with praises of the festivities, and
after lingering awhile, relsdetantly
departed, all wishing the couple
long life and prosperity. Following
is a list of the presents:
Mr.. and Mrs. W: Eastman, silver sugar
spoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. English, silver fruit
knife.
Mrs. S. vol1crt, silver berry spoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. stribling, y dozen silver
tea spoons.
Air. and Mrs. r. s. BiciSei, Mr.. and Mrs. j
r. Selbc, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Scheivley and Mrs
Belle Henderson, silver berry dish.
Miss Marie McCulloch, Is dozeh silver forks
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Kuhn, silver pickle cas-
tor.
Mt. and Mrs. F. r.. Tomiihs6h, cake on sill
yer waiter.
OIr. and Mrs. B. Gilmore, Mr.. and Mrs. j,
E. Huston, Mr. and Mrs. John G. stortS; Mr.,
and Mrs. y. Cable. Mr.. and Mrs: W. Bryan
silver butter dish.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. r. B. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. DIR. w. P. NeaIe, silver tea service.
Dfr. and Mrs. w. j. Kenny, silver dinner
castor.
Mr.. and Mrs J. s. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
J. Bright, silver cake basket.
9Ir. B. franklin, to wife, silver waiter.
Mrs s. V. Spencer, silver napkin ring.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. whaley, silver intivid-
uaI butter dishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. a. r. Barbee, silver syrup
pitcher.
Mr. B. Franklin. Jr.; silver spoon holder.
Mrs. G. w: NJ Hooff, NIr. and Mrs. d. S.
Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. DIR. Lydia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Judge Guthrie, Sfr. and Mrs. W. II.
Hughes; Mrs. 4. J. Williamson. Miss Maggie
Smith, pie knife and napkin ring.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Bryan and Miss Mollie
Jones, Z dozen silver tea spoons.
Airs. C. X. TImms and Mrs: NJ. G: Kimber-
ling, pair silver napkin rings.
SIr. and Mrs. DIR: MOssman, silver butter
dish.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hogg; silver pickle
castor.
Mrs. A. sehon, pair silver napkin rings.
Mr.. Will FRANKLIN, silver butter knife.
HIr. and Mrs. J. D. McCullOch, y dozen sill
yer ten spoons.
Miss Lizzie Smith, silver butter knife.
Mr.. and Airs. JnO. MeCullOch, II dozen sill
yer forks.
Mr.. C. Franklin, ten silver dollars.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hess, Mr.. and Mrs: II. r.
Howard, silver carving set.
Master Ernest Franklin, silver mug.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Friedman, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Friedman, silver butter dish.
Mrs Franklin, to husband, silver cake
basket
Mrs. Ed. sehon, silver crumb trny and
brush.
a1rand Mrs. R. W. Sterling, pair silver
napkin rings.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. sutphin. silver butter
knife.
AR. and Mrs. C. f. Hogg, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
G. Nease, silver frame steel engraving.
Miss Lizzie Sehon, silver thimbIe.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

A nice Holiday present is an In
surance Policy on your property,
when procured through Bryan's
agency.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Some Photo Albums, small and
medium; also Autograph Albums.
which we don't want to carry over,
and will offer them very low for
a few days. A. G VAN GLIDER.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

]. F. Lewis, at the old Gibbs
stand, wishes to inform his patrons
and public generally, that he keeps
on hand all kinds of fine liquors,
cigars and tobacco, Point Pleasant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Have you poor neighbour Then
try and remember him during the
Holidays. A little help will tighten
the burdens of many.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Some one in this town drew s5,-
900 in the last drawing of the Lou
islam State Lottery. We will find
out the lucky party after while.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The International Land Agency,
Capt. Frank Barrett, Manager, made
sale of 10000 acres of Elk River
lands, last week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The test of the new mill made
ON the 18th, was more than satis-
factory, and was fulfilled in every
detail of the contract. Next week
we will give the result of the test
in full.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The tow-boat Nail City, of this
place, had some trouble with her
mud-drum, near Cincinnati, last
week. which caused considerable
delay.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The case of Chapman VS.. the town
of Milton, which had been carried
up, was decided last week in favor
of Chapman, whowas awarded $500
damages for injuries received while
walking on a defective sidewalk, at
Milton.
Point Pleasant will get into the
same fix, if her authorities don't dc
some repairing. to the walks and
bridges.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
FOR SALE.

House and lot in the Extension-op-
posite Ohio River R. R. depot. Spleen
did locality. For information call at
this office.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Young man. try and abstain from
drinking during the coming year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Mems. Heavy Boots,
Mems Calf Skin Boots,
Mems Button Shoes,
Mems Front. Lace Shoes,
Women's Kid Shoes.
Women's Morocco Shoes,
Women's Calf Skin Shoes,
Mems PIow Shoes,
Mems Brogans,
Boys Heavy Boots.
Boys Calf Skin, Boots,
Misses Kid Shoes,
Misses Morocco Shoes,
Misses Calf Skin Shoes, and all kinds
of Baby Shoes and Old Ladies' Easy
Shoes, for comfort, and low top.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Nov comes the Christmas holt
days; When all look bright and
merry, and the topper gladly wends
his way, in search of Tom and
Jerry.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
OUT Of tIre Rreastyorkss

TATE STRINGS, Tenn, July a, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen-Seyen years ago contracted
an exceedingly bad case of blood poison. I
tried physician, the best at command, but
secured no benefit. My throat began to
get sore, and my body covered with sores
and ulcers: Going from bad to worse, I
felt that my grave must be reached in the
near future. I gave up the doctors treat
ment, and with despairing hope COM
menced taking your medicine. began to
improve from the first bottle, and in short
time the ulcers healed, and my skin Cleared
off and was entirely well.
One year ago case of catarrh developed
in my system. The physician did his best,
but could not cure me; but two bottles of
Swift's Specific gave me permanent relief.
II RORINSnN
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FhR SAFE.

HoUSE and LOT. Two Horses and
IL Wagon. Rooms for rent. Apply
to LAIDLEY & O'ROARK. Point Plea
SAINT, w. Va Enov2s4w.
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FOR SALE.

T1he undersigned offers his house and lot in
Point Pleasant for sale. The house Is
brick and contains four rooms, with good
cellor, cisteT1I, and all necessary out build
ings; lot well improved. Forparticulars and
'e Sept. es sE IN :" :, 'AWLfr,
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WARNING.
Meeting of st,oc.IshoIders..

THE Annual meeting of the stockholders
{ of the Merchants National Bank of West
Virginia at Point Pleasant win be held at
their Ranking house, on Tuesday January
Sth, 1883, for the election of Directors and the
transaction OF such other business as may be
brought before them.
T. STRIBLISG, Cashier.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Special inducements offered to
cash buyers in all grades of Mems
and Boys Boots and shoes, and
Hats, at ]. Friedman & Co. IS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26


QueensWare Store,
to give us little of your time. Come
and look, get the figures, and examine.
the quality of ware and also the elegant
decorations. 1t costs you nothing to
come and see, and all for you to gum
We are confident and sure that we can
and will save you money in the follow
ing articles:
German China Artificial Flower Vases,
Bohemian Vases,
French China Vases
Alabaster Vases in all styles, shapes,
and forms,
Cologne Sets,
N1ustache Cups and saucers,
Motto Cups and Saucers,
LChildren's Toy Cups,
;Children's Mugs.
The most elegant decorations, in all
kinds of shapes forms, and sizes, and at
the cheapest figures.
Tea Sets, Tete Tete Sets, Dinner Sets,
Chamber Sets; with and without jars;
Watering Sets, Ghildren's Toy Sets
| in fact the greatest line of Christmas
Presents ever known in this place since
the history of our noble city.
Honolulu Sets.
Smokers Sets,
Liquor Sets,
Wine Sets,
Card Sets,
Radish Sets,
Ice Cream Sets.
If your lover has a little age and you
wish to make him or her nice Christ
mas present, as the adult, only can app
l;preciate this line, then call on CHAS.
MACK JR. q co. They will help you
to select nice and cheap present.
Marblei5ed Water Pitchers, Marble
lied Preserve Dishes, Marbleized Crack
er Bowls, Marbleized Tea sets, Marble
lied Celery Stands.
Hanging Lamps cheapest 10 the finest.
Silver Plated Spoons, Silver Plated
Knives and Forks, Silver Plated Cake
Stands, Silver Plated Fruit Stands, Sill
-ver Plated Butter Dishes, Silver Plated
Butter KNIVES.
TOYsY TOYs!I TOYs!.r
ChiIdren's sDoils, Children's Knives,
Forks and Spoons, and agreat many 9TH
er fine and elegant HOLIDAY PRES
ENTS, too numerous to mention. Make
your Families, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles,
and Friends all happy, as Christmas
comes but once year. and
CHAS. MACK, JR. g. GO
will be at your service in selling fine
HOLIDAY PRESENT cheaper than the
lcheapest
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

The Public Schools Of this city
viii be closed for the holidays until
the first Wednesday in January,
1889.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26

Hanging Lamps cheapest 10 the finest.
Silver Plated Spoons, Silver Plated
Knives and Forks, Silver Plated Cake
Stands, Silver Plated Fruit stands, Sill
ver Plated Butter Dishes, Silver Plated
Butter Knives.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-26
KAurMAN, lex, June 20, 1855.

KAUFMAN, TEX, June 20, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen have been afflicted with a
skin disease for about twelve years, and the
best medical treatment failed to give me re-
lief. am now using Swift's Specific, and
have received the greatest benefit from its
use. Yours truly, WM. JONES.
For sale by all druggists.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
New York, 756, Broadway.
London. Eng. IS Snow Hill.
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Bryan & Bryan, the i've Insdf-
ance Agents; are doing a large bus
mess. They have a nice line of
calendars for 80, which they are
distributing to their patrons.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-07-22

out through the other arm about a
thousand times minute. Death is in
stanSaneous. The culprit will never
know what has happened. Nothing
could be surer than that way. The
only Disagreement would be white
blister which would be burned on the
wrists. One thousand volts would be
enough. but 2,000 volts would be sure
beyond any question"
THE ECONOMIC VIEW.
DIR. Bleyer's suggestion to the MedicO-
Legal society that the current used for
purposes of execution be obtained from
the uncertain electric light wires was
improven upon by Electrician Kennedy.
who, assuming the adoption of the
handwriting system, favored the crea-
cutiOn was to take place. IAN alternat-
ing engine capable of exerting an
energy of 1000 volts is probably worth
$780," said he. ''In nearly all large
prisons there is an engine used for some
purpose or other. Less than two horse
power would be required to run the
dynamo. An electrician who understood
his business thoroughly could, when the
occasion arose for using the machine,
visit the prison and make the
connections. Wires would be run from
the dynamo to block of wood fastened
in the wall and continued from the
block for any desired distance. When
the sheriff was ready all he would have
to do would be to attach the wires to the
CHAINS running to the handouts. No
matter what position the prisoner took,
nor how much he twisted and turned,
whether he stood or sat down, he could
not escape the shock. In prisons where
there was no steam engine a small gas
engine would answer every purpose to
drive the dynamo.
1.-The manacles appear to be the most
practicable. If man about to be eX
ecuted by any other method should take
it into his head to resist-which the
mystery of his surroundings might in
duce-he could prolong very agoniZ-
ing scene. Unless bound down tightly
in the electrical chair he could prevent
the completion of the circuit. TO stand
him on a plate and form the circuit by
band about the head or throat might be
feasible if he stood still. Unless Sc
step off the plate and refuse to return.
1t would hardly be safe to take hold of
him. The manacleS are the surest, and.
with dynamo Of sufficient power,
appear to be the safest and most humane
method of applying electricity as a
means of capital punishment"
This is the nearest approach that has
yet been made to devising method of
carrying the law into effect. Perfect as
it is, however, the practical demonstra-
ton made by the World proves con-
clusively that as far as doing away with
the revolving features of an execution is
concerned, electricity cannot be said to
be an improvement over hanging.
There is reasonable certainty of the
desired result being attained in the ma
jority of instances, but as long as human
hands are the prime power in the APP
plication of the mighty and mysterious
force, just so long will exist the posi-
bility of crossed wires, broken currents,
delay and prolongation of agony.
VINCENT S. COOKE.