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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23
8 QUEsEIoN oE HEALrIl.
What Baking Powder Shall
we Use.

What Baking Powder Shall
We Use.
This plain question comes home
to every housekeeper. We all de-
sire pure and wholesome food, and
this cannot be had with the use of
impure or poisonous baking powder.
There can be no longer question
that allthe cheaper, lower grades of
baking powders contain either alum,
inetor phosphate acid. As loath
as we may be to admit so much
against what may have been some
of our household gods. there can be
no gainsaying the unanimous tes-
timony of the official chemists. In
deed, analysts seem to find no bal1-
ing powder entirely free from some
one of these Objectionable ingre-
ldients except the Royal, and that
they report as chemically pure.
We find some of the baking pow
ders advertised as pure, to contain,
under the tests of Professors Chand-
Ter, Habirshaw and others, nearly
twelve per cent. of lime, while
others are made from alum with no
cream of tartar. This we presume,
accounts for their lack of leavening
powder as sometimes complained of
by the cook, and for the bitter taste
found in the biscuits SO frequently
complained of by ourselves.
But aside from the inferiority of
the work done by these powders,
the physicians assure us that lime
and alum taken into the system in
such quantities as this are injurious
Their physiological effects are in
digestion, dyspepsia, or worse evils.
The question naturally arises,
why do these cheap baking powder
makers use these things3 Alum is
three cents a pound, lime still
cheaper, while cream of tartar costs
thirty-five or forty. The reasons
for the chemical purity ofthe Royal
Baking Powder were recently given
in the New York Times in an inter-
esting description of new method
for refining argols, or crude cream
of tartar. 1t seems that it is only
under this process that of tartar can
be freed from the lime natural to it
and rendered chemically pure; that
the patents and plant for this cost
the Royal Baking Powder Company
about half a million dollars, and that
they maintain exclusive control of
the rights.
Professor McMurtrie, late chief
chemist of the Department OF
Agriculture, at Washington, ID. G.,
made an examination of this process,
and reported upon the results at
tanned in the refined cream of tar
tar. The following extract from his
report would seem to answer the
question repeated at the head of
this article, and which is so frequent
ly propounded by the housekeeper.
81 have examined the cream of
tartar used by the Royal Baking
Powder Company in the manufac-
ture oftheir baking bowder, and find
it to be perfectly pure and free from
lime in any form. The chemical
tests to which 1 have submitted the
Royal Baking Powder prove it per-
fectly healthful and free from every
deleterious substance. The Royal
Baking Powders is purest in quality
and highest in strength of any bak-
ing power of which 1 have knowl-
edge"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Postmaster General Dickinson has
issued an. order fixing the minimum
rate of compensation to railroads
for carrying the mails at s42.75 per
mile per annum. He recinded the
order issued by Postmaster General
Villas January 2, 1887, which fixed a
graduated scale of rates for weights
less than 290 pounds, the minimum
being AZ.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

An elephant 10 years of age died
of broken heart in Chicago the
other day. The intelligent animal
had a friend. an elk, which died
about week before, and after chat
the elephant refused food and went
into a rapid decline. The two AMI
mails belonged to a show, and had
been together constantly for two
years.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

A great deal of sentiment Is vast
ed on the man who dies in poverty,
but to our certain knowledge the
man who lives in poverty is the fell
low who needs most sympathy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Among the books that have help
ed them, pugilists always enumerate
the scrap book
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Women are curious, creatures. A
wife who will insist that her hus-
band shall not go out of the house
without two under shirts, liver
pad and two mufiiers on-in ad.
dition, of course to his other clothes
will rush out of hot kitchen on
Monday morning, bareheaded and
barearmed, and paddle around half
an hour hanging out clothes, trying
to get ahead of the woman next
door.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Congressman Scott, of Penhsyl-
yania, smokes cigars costing s14O a.
box.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

A little Esquimaux woman, who
left her native home on the eastern
shore of Greenland. when fifteen
years old, has resided in this coun-
try long enough to learn the lang
uage and to develop the fact that
Esquinaux are as white as other
people when the dirt and grease arc
washed OF Among other things,
she says the people of her national
ity never wash or bathe in all their
lives, have no rulers, no form of
government, every one does exactly
as he or shepIeascs, and all content
ed with their lot, as they know of
nothing better.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

The man who is stwedded to artg
generally lets his relatives support
the family.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

The rooster is a very positive
bird, but the hen is an eggitive one.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

The apothecarys wares are al
ways drug on the market
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

The outlool. for grain in Kansas,
is said to magnificent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Here is your Democratic platform,
gentlemen. To lift from the peo-
pie the excessive burden of taxa
ton inherited from Republican
management; to expend the revenue
in accord with the principles Of
strict economy and the directions of
the Constitution, and to fiji every
vacant Office with an honest and
capable Democrat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23
Announcenaents.
ProseclltipO Attorsiey.

Thereby announce myself a candidatei
for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney,
subject to the result OF the Democratic
Primaries TO be held on May 18th, 1888.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Hedgewick, Ill, is said to have
$500 inhabitants and not single
drug store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23
Sheriff.

Mr.. Editor: Having been solicited by
a number of Democratic friends to be-
come a candidate for the office of Sheriff,
hereby announce myself as candidate
for the nomination for Sheriff of Mason
county, subject to the Primary Election,
to be held on the 26th day of May. 1888,
and hereby request the support of the
voters at said election, promising a loyal
support to the ticket nominated at said
primary election Very Respectfully,
FRANK NJ. VAN -MATRE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Mr.. Editor: Please Announce me as a
candidate for Sheriff of Mason county,
subject to the decision of the voters at
held May %, 1855. Should it be the
pleasure of the voters at the Primary
Election to confer the nomination on
another than myself, hereby pledge
him, as well as the entire Democratic
ticket, my hearty and undivided sup
port. Respectfully,
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"A DEMOORAT.

Mr.. Editor:-The many friends of Mr..
d. H. Shelf, desire to announce his
name as candidate for Assessor of
District No. 2, Mason county, subject to
tine result of the Democratic Primary
Election to be held May 26. Mr.. Shelf
is sound Democrat, and in every way
qualified to fill the office.
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". D. HOLLOWAY.

Mr.. Editer:-Please announce the
name of j. A. Dunn, of Union District,
for Assessor of District No. 2, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic
Primary election to be held May 26th,
1888. Respectfully
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Politeness is popuIarity's net.
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JAS. H. COUCH, JR.,
}. P. SIMPSON.

POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA.
DRACTICE in the United States Dis
[ trict Court. Supreme Court of APP
peals, and Circuit Courts of the 9TH Ju-
1icial District. Gfeb252s5y1@
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

~. Editor: Please announce the name
sfW. ID. Holloway, of Clendenin dis
trict, as candidate for Assessor of Dis
trict No. 3, Mason county, subject to the
decision of the Democratic voters at the
Primary Election. May 2G, 1888.
ReSnectfullv
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Mr.. Editor:-Please announce to the
voters of Mason county that am can
didate for Assessor of District No. 2,
subject to the result of the Democratic
primary election to be held May 26th,
1883. If you see proper to favor me with
the nomination will thank you; but if
some one else should receive it, will be
found at my post doing my whole duty
for the snccess of the Democratic ticket
Truly, I. ]. SANDERS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Mr.. Editor. = Please announce my
name as candidate for the House OF
Delegates, subject to the decision. of the
Democratic voters at the primary cleo
tion. on May 26, 1888. will cheerfully
pledge my support to the ticket nomi-
mated. Very respectfully,
WARREN @. WHALEY. /.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Kindness is better than harsh
nesg love is better than hatred.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Mr.. Editor: Please announce to the
people of Mason county that John Rim
mey, of Clendenin district. is candid
ate for Assessor of District No. 2, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic
Primary election, May 26, 1888. He is
well qualified for the office.
MANN Vf.rFRs
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Mr.. Editor: Please announce my name
as a candidate forx the. SherifIalty OF
Mason county, subject TO the decision
of the Democratic voters at the Primary
election to be. held May 20, ISsS.
u. i. NEALE.
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Cou,atV Contpttsstoner.

Mr.. Editor: Please announce the name
of Capt. Owen Roseberry, as a candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the
decision OF the Democratic voters at the
Primary Election, to be held May 26, 'SS.
MANY FRIENDS.
we are authorized to announce the
name of CHARLEs CIlFToN. of Graham
District, as candidate for the Office of
County Commissioner, subject 70 the
democr attic Primary Election, TO be held
May 18th, 1888.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

=. w. Grover. of Hannan district, asa can
didate for the House of Delegates, sub
iect to the decision of the Democratic
voters at the Primary Election, to be
held Nav 26, 1888. =
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

We the WOLFF Cincinnati
certainly your stock
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Mr.. Editor: Please announce to the
citizens of Mason county that Sam a.
Clendentn, of Robinson district, is cam
didate for Assessor of District No. /, this
county, subject, however. to the decision
of the Democratic Primary, to be held
May 26, 1888. May NorERs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

To the Democratic Voters of Mason
County;-At the request of numerous
friends 1 hereby announce myself can
didate for the House of Delegates sub
ject to the action of the primary election
TO be held on the 26th of May next. III
/ should be the choice of the Democracy
i promise to use my earnest endeavors
to secure the success of our party nolui-
nees. Ishall make no canvass for the
nomination, because being acquainted
with my fellow-citizens, / refer the mat
ter of my nomination to their Judgment
without personally soliciting their suf-
frages. Very respectfully,
JAMES l. KNIGHT.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-05-23

Mr.. Editor: Please announce the name
of E. II. S. Whitehead, as candidate
for Assessor of District No. 2, subject to
the decision of the voters at the Demo-
cratic Primary Election, to be held May
26th, 1888. MANY VOTERS.
Mr.. Editor: Please announce John B.
Stewart as candidate for the office of
Assessor of District No. 1, Mason county,
subject to the decision of the voters at
the Democratic Primary Election, to be
held May 26th, 1888, and oblige,
MANY FRIENDS. :,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06
OREGON ANDW WASHINGTON

No section of the country IL to-day attract
ing as much attention as Montana, Oregon
and Washington Montana, because it ranks
arst in the proGuc ion of precious IN ais
Oregon. because of its rich valleys, and Wash
inyton Territory by reas IN OF its m I'D climate.
tmber, coal. minerals ami wonderful produce
ton of fruits and cereals. The rapid growth
of Spokane Fails. with water power exceed
ing even that OF Minneapolis Tacoma on
Puget Sound. tine terminus Of the Northern
Pacific railroad. with ,S.GU inhabit ants
Semitic, 30 miles distant. an energetic and
thriving city, mark this section OF The Pacific
Northwest as ore that offers peculiar induce.
mepts to those seeking new homes
BY writing Cnps. :. Fee, Gederal Passenger
Agent Nor hern Pacific Railroad, st. Paul,
MINI, he will send YOU illustrated pamphlets
maps and hooks, giving you Vallahle INFORM
alton in refc' ence 20 t@e country traversed
by this great line from -. Paul. Minneapolis,
Duuth and Ashland TO Port and. Oregon, an
Tacoma and Seatfle, Wash ngtoo Territory.
This road. in addition TO being the only rail
line to Spokane Falls, Tacoma and Seattle,
reaches all the PRINCIPAL points in Northern
Minnesota and Dakota, Montana. Idaho. Or
egon and washington, posses SEES unequsltou
scenic attractions. A. well as supe lGr train
equipment, such as dining cars. aud colonst
sleepers for the u.e of intending sett lers
neither Of which conveniences are to be tound
on any other line tIcketing business 10 the
states aud Territories named. 4S.w4t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06
CHAPTER VII.

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF DBSPREz.
The doctors house has not yet received the
compliment of n description, and it is now
high time that the omission were supplied,
Tor the house is itself an actor in the story,
and one whose part is nearly at an end. Two
stories in height, walls of a warm yellow,
tiles of an ancient ruddy brown diversified
with moss and liChen, it stood with one wall
to the street in the angle Of the doctors
property. 1t was roomy, draughty and in
convenient Tho large rafters were here and
there engraven with rude marks and pat
terms; the handrail of the stair was carved
In countrifed arabesque; stout timber pill
lar, which did duty to support the dining
room roof. bore mysterious characters on its
darker side, runes, according TO the doctor;
nor did he fail when he ran over the
legendary history Of the house and its pos
SCISSORS, to dwell upon the Scandinavian
scholar who had left them. Floors, doors
and rafters had made a great variety of
angles every room had a particular inclina-
ton: the gable had tilted toward the garden,
after the manner of leaning tower, and one
| of the former propretors had buttressed tho
building from the side with "A great strut OF
wood like the derrick of crane. Alto
gether, it had many marks of ruin; it was a
| Louise for the rats to desert; and nothing
but its excellent brightness-the window
glass polished and shining, the paint well
/ scouI ed. the brasses radiant. the very prop
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06
THE END.1
The Ladies, Lavnri.n

The newest fashion in ladies hats will dou bt-
less cause nuttcr OF peasuraolt excitement
ceptibe to the changes Of Il fashion plate and
the more startling the departure, the more
t U tne gosslp over tne lew mode. DR..
cure for the ills which afil females and
make their lives miserable. Tbs sovereign
ments and all functional arrangements It
builds up the poor, haggard and dragged o ut
victim, and gives her renewed hope and a
fresh lease of NE. 1t is the only medicine for
woman's peculiar weaknesses and ailments,
sold by druggists, under a pos tive guarantee
from the manufacturers, that it will give sat
IS acllon in every case, or money refunded
Read printed guara tee on bottle wrapper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06

He is the thief, he took the treasure from a
man unit to be intrusted with its use; he
brings it back to me when am sobered and
humbled. These, Casimir, are the Fruits Of
my Teaching and this moment is the Re-
ward of my Life"
ITEMS said Casimir
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06

Mrs. WINsLOw's Soothing SYRUP should
always be used for children teething. 1t
sooihes the child, soothes the gums, alleys all
pal :, cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for diafrhwa. Twenty-Five cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06

But in place of anything of that sort jean
Marie broke into IA dismal howl and fled from
the arbor Anastasie as she pursued to cap
Gure and reassure the victim, found time to
send one Parthian arrow-"C aslmir, you are
a brute"
"My brother" said Desprcz, with the
greatest dignity, you take upon yourself
Mcensen--
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06

Ten minutesl l can catch it, II run, he
cried at is always late. go to Paris. |
shall telegraph"
"Henri what is wrongf" cried his wife
"Ottoman bondsl" came from the dsap.
pearing doctor; and Anastasc and Jean.
Marie were left face to face with the wei
trousers. Desprez had gone to Paris, for the
second time in seven years, lie had gone to
Paris with pair of wooden shoes knitted
spencer, black blouse, a country nightcap,
and twenty francs in his pocket. The fall Of
the house was but secondary marvel the
whole world might have fallen and scarce
left his family more petrilied.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06

NOTICE-To the Ladies. woman who
~ suffered for several years from female
troubles and was cured, will be glad to let the
Ladies know the remedy, which is simple and
inexpensive. Every lady can treat herself A
free package sent by addressing Mrs. F. L. r.,
with stamp, Box 557. Auburn, Me Name paper.
6,w6m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-07-06

EOR SALE-Cheap, four-horse power boiler
L two-horse power engines, two Bureau
creameres, II & Is. COW sets, good condition.
One Conclusion churD, churNs 40 pounds but
ter one hard wood hand butter worker. one
good work horse. Ferguson Bros. POI College
ST., Burlington, VT. wifi
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-06-22
Purify Your Blood.

Bodily and mental health depend upon
healthy condition OF the blood. The
blood particularly in the spring and
summer months, becomes clogged with
impurities, which poison it and generate
disease. A harmless blood purifier is
necessary to restore q healthy tone.
The best purifier and tonic known Is
Swlft's Specific Is S. S.). OF its won.
derful purifying and tonic powers we
give a few testimonials:
Mr.. VIM. A. Siebold, with George 2.
Rowell q Co., 10 Spruce Street, New
YORK, writes: II feel it my duty, for
the beneht OF others who may be of.
nlcted as was, to write you this letter,
choose. suffered great pain from
boils, all over my neck; 1 conld not
turn my head without acute pain. After
trying all the usual remedies, and find
ing no relief, used one bottle s. s. S.,
and very soon was entirely relieved OF
my Jobs Comforters.' Now not q
sign of my affection can be seen,n
Mr.. M. 3. Hamlin, Winston, N. c..
writes: II use it every spring. It al.
ways builds me up, giving me appetite
and digestion, and enabling me to stand
the hot summer days. On using it /
soon become STRONG Of body and easy OF
mind"
Mr.. c. E. Mitchell, West 2sd ST.
Ferry, New York, writes: 81 weighed
ll6 pounds when began taking your
medicine, and now 1853 pounds. I would
not be without S. SIS. for several times
Its weight in gold."
Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease
mailed free. The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co..
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-06-22

measures, and who dispatches word
to headquarters, and the saloon pow
er is at once brought TO bear in the
recreant me mber's district to CON-
pass his defeat if he is suspected to
favor temperance legislation, or as
Schade expresses it "keep them at
home forever"
Glance also at the report of the
finance committee and the sums ex-
pended lately to defeat every move
ment in any part of the states to pro-
hibit the liquor traffic. The report
shows how complete are their ar.
engagements for holding both the large
political parties in check on temper.
ance legislation by playing one
against the other. And if allowed to
remain masters of the situation they
always will do so.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-06-22
County Commissioners.

The Rowland road petitioners will
be heard the first meeting in August.
The estimate for school purposes
was received from Rev. John Squier.
$23, 500 was appropriated for general
school expence and $500 for the
construction of new school houses.
Considerable pressure had been
broughtto bear on the Commission
ers to build the new school houses
and they decided to do so but were
compelled, therefore, to lower the
amount for general expenses so that
the next school year will consist of
but three terms instead of four.
The clerk was ordered TO notify
the B. & 0. railroad that the drain.
age from the tank at Baldwins
should not be run in the public road.
Dates for visits of standard keeper
we're fixed. Five outpensions were
ordered to be issued. Petition for
new school was referred to the
School Commissioners. Petition for
new road in the Sixth district was
laid over fo- the present. Also the
petition for hagman at the P. & i.
c. r. R. at Rising Sun. Petition OF
VIM. M. Singerly asking for an appro.
priation of $1,000 per annum for the
completion of the turnpike from
Elkton to Providence was declined,
and same appropriation, $500 per
annum, continued.
The schedule of wages for work on
the public roads was further amended,
MS follows; For scraper with
horses and a driver, $3.50 same
with 6 horses, 500.
A number Of changes were made
in the assessment book for 1888.
The Clerk was ordered to notify
Martha j. Saunders of Liberty
Grove and VIM. o. Moore, Cherry
Hill, to open the cn.verts in front of
their respective properties.