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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1889-01-09
visiting Card Etiquette.

The question of the propriety OF
turning down the corners of visiting
cards is debated now and then; and
most persons, whatever they think OF
tho custom, at least regard the trick
Us comparatively recent one. In q
book of etiquette published in this
country about half century ago the
author remarks:
Ladies have a fashion of pinching
down one corner of a card to denote
that the visit is to only. one of two
parties in a house. and two corners, OF
one side of the card, when the visit is
to both; but this is transient mode
and of dubious respectability.
The significance of turning the cor
ners is different today, except that the
end IS doubled to denote that call is
for all the members of family; but
who had supposed the custom to be
"of dubious responsibility 2''-Boston
Courier.
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The rranl-ipe lsrltIIee..

The postal authorities say that the
amount Of postal matter received un-
der the frank Of congressman is so
small as to be of no Importance In con-
neetion with the work of the office.
Occasionally after some important
speech a number of Congressional
Records viii be forwarded to Boston
-or to other points m New England.
Outside of the departments of the gov
ernment and the members of congress
the flanking privilege is enjoyed by
agricultural colleges and the widows
of the ex-presidents of the United
States. A circumstances not generally
known Is that all mail matter adj
dressed to Sarah Polk, Lucretia r.
Garfield and Julia d. Grant may be
sent free Of charge. No signature or
mark IS necessary to the free carriage
of mail matter to either of the above
named persons. The address is suffi-
Gent. These ladies not only have the
privilege of sending their mail matter
for nothing, but their correspondents
enjoy the same priyilegc.-Boston
Gll4ScE1DL-
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Appreciated nonenfr.

During the war Miss N, beautiful
and spirited Virginian, whose brother
Ia Confederate soldier had been taken
prisoner by the Union forces, was de-
sirous OF obtaining pass which would
enable her to visit him. Francis p.
Blair agreed to secure an audience
with the president, but warned his
young and rather impulsive friend to
be very prudent and not let a word
escape her which would betray her
southern sympathies. They were
ushered into the presence of Mr.. Lin
coin and the object for which they
had come stated The tall, grave man
bent down to the petite maiden
and, looking searchingly into her
course2" Her bright eyes flashed.
then, with a face eloquent with
emotion and honest as his own, she
replied: Yes, loyal to the hearts core
to Virginiai' Mr. Lincoln kept his
intent gaze upon her for moment
longer, ard then went to his desk,
wrote line or two, and handed her
the paper. With a bow the interview
terminated. Once outside, the ex-
treme vexation of Mr.. Blair found
vent in reproachful words. 'tNow,
you have done itr' he saidi sdidn't /
warn you to be very careful7 you
have only yourself TO blame" Miss
n. made no reply, but opened the
paper It contained these words:
Pass Miss N; she is an honest girl,
and can be trusted. A. Lincoln. ~
San francisco Argonaut.
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= -
He was Q night reporter ON daily
paper and il came in his way to inter
view two worthy ladies connected
with Ons OF our benevolent institutions
on a subject of some importance. The
city editor told him to use tact and
make himself agreeable. As the mat
ter was not wanted for the next edi-
ton he could take his time and not
hurry the ladies IN their recital.
These were his instructions: at 8 p.
m he appeared at the institution, the
inmates of which had just been called
to prayers The rest of the story is
best told IN the words of the elder lady
herself
BE seemed very nice. agreeable
young man, and we thought he had
known some of our patients, or had
some idea of adopting an infant from
the children's ward Ny assistant,
Miss -, she Is young lady, was a
little nervous, as we have so few calls
from gentlemen But we asked him
out 50 see our house service, and he
sung =,sd read chapter, and was very
nice. Then we went back to the par
Tor and Miss - wanted to excuse
herself. but would not let her leave,
and the young man thought would
coon go.
i wish you could have heard him
talki He told us all about himself
and what a checkered career he had
gono through, and Miss - became
quito sympathetic, but we were
both dneadfully worried We did not
know what he wanted, and he gave US
no chance 10 ask. was so sleepy for
while that the smile frozo on my
face. end saw double. Then he made
me tell the history of the institution,
and that Is my weak point Every
time r:ly assistant, Miss -. would
attempt to go I would frown at her.
We both knew that everything in the
house was going wrong. could see
the clock, but the young man sat with
his back to it. At last It struck 2r
Then he asked what time it was. ]
told HIM It was 2 o'clock in the morn
ing, ard then he let the cat out of the
bag ut last. He told me who he was.
We fellows just consider this the
Shank Of the evening, he said. You
sec. I'm an all night man, but am
afraid have been keeping you ladies
s'we both said: oh, no, no. no.
for VIC wcrc almost stupefied, and much
too sleepy to tell the truth. But we
both wondered what his business was
with US. and, do you believe It, he
told US III less than Eve minufesI He
simply wanted to know if statement
IN the evening paper of the night be-
fore Was trueP-Detroit Free Press.
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Wonderful Cures.

". ID. Hoyt 4 Co., Wholesale and Re
tail Druggists of Rome, Ga, says: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
have been some wonderful cures effect
ed by these medicines in this city. Sew
eral cases of pronounced Consumption
have been entirely cured by use of a
few bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery
taken in connection with Electric Bit
tiers. We guarantee themIalways Sold
by A. G. VanGilder. the Druggist.
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Personal.

Mr.. n. ii. Frohlichstein, of Mobile,
recommending DIR. Kings New Discov,
cry for Consumption, having used it for
a severe attack of Bronchitis and Ca
tarrh. It gave me instant relief and en-
tirely cured me and have not been AFT
hicted. since. also beg 20 state that ]
had tried other remedies with no good
result. Have also used Electric Bitters
and DR.. King s New Life Pills, both oil
which can recommend. Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, Is sold on positive guaran-
tee. Trial bottles free at A. g. VanGil-
der's Drug Store.
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reao,,inr chnhrnn.

2 Is far better to. teach your chill
dHcEI all they can easily learn at homo,
until they are or z years of age
then send them to. school-unless the
mother has plenty of time and;is com.
petent to continue their educatiou: d
is simply cruel to keep young children
confined so closely IN the school room,
sitting upon hard benches, when they
ought to be exercising m the open air
and gaining strength and muscle.
have known children treated m the
former manner TO overtalse and &c
l.lead of those who had been kept III
school from early childhood. Then il
Is a mothers precious privilege TO keep
Ter children with ler as long as she
sziI.-Mrs- B. in New York Mail and
Express.
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Tho hippopotamns. seems to be az
surely on the road to determination
by hunters as the American buffalo is.
Won Francois, the Congo explorer,
says the huge but innocent pechy-
derms arc already scarce in the waters
that once teened with them+ and Ia
ments that they have been shot down
by hundreds in mere wanton sport,
their valuable hides being rarely re-
moved. Science.
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Bucklcn,s Arn,ca SaIve.

The Best SdIre in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Cerns, and all Skin EruPtions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
ouired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
% cts. per box. For sale by A. @. VAN
GLIDER, Druggist. [ian4lY.
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cieapncss OF E1ectricitr,

The saving which will result in SUBJ
stituting electricity for horsefesh on
the street railways of this country is
limited at by the fact that the operation
of one street railway in England by
electricity Will result in saving 500, 600
per snnum over and above the present
cost Of operating it by horses.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1889-01-09

The largest college in the world is
aid to.be a Mohammetlan institution
Cairo which is credited with 800
te..cheIs and IL, DC0 students.
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LAKE ICE.

tFHE undersigned is prepared to fur
nish the people of this town with
pure lake ice, delivered at their houses
in quantities TO suit. Ohio river ice fur
nished when desired. Your orders 500
liclted. FRANK SHORTY
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Notice ID Tresnassers

/ A Ii persons are hereby warned not
"a. to trespass upon my lands in Lewis,
and Robinson districts, either by hunt
ing, fishing, nutting, or in any other
way All violators of this notice will
have the penalties of the law enforced
against them @. SEHON.
sept. 2s-lw.
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Changed Hands.
PRINTING

n LII classes and descriptions of Commer-
"A etal Printing executed at this ofiiee, in
good style and at prices as low as is done any
where Poster work speciality Send your
orders to this office, and we will guarantees
satisfaction, No disapRointments.
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Great Hard w are and
Furniture Sale!

Fe Largest House of the kind in this of the
~ feet back $50 sorys occupied
sesIoo 2zxSo filled with goods follows One side with
e~egy and fence either side gs
kinds of house furnishing goods The back end is filed with
yagnishe and many Other goods The occupied with
goods Warehouse back, Feet sorys
to ceiling with nails doors cement plaster
with Pos Of various kinds Workshop stairs 2oxso where
Furniture up 42O which filed with furniture all
descriptions which offering low here give the
public description house, full of goods
offer then cheap an ask and look through
the business 1871 and by hard work and honest dealing
brought to its standing Thanking the public for
their liberal patronage in the past hardware servant
w b CABLE,
MAY 2. 1885, POINT PLEASANT w VA
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23

OMAHA, Neb, Jan. 2S-M. Norwich, X.
Norwich and four other Russian Jews have
been arrested for an assault ON A. Goldstein
in their synagogue, ON Twelfth ami Howard
streets The rabbi, Alexander Goldsten, re-
Gently advanced the theory at meeting of
his people that it was Simon Peter, and not
Jesus that was crucified on Calvary. A
number of the congregation rushed toward
the pulpit AMI hs was obliged to run through
the back door to save himself. On Sunday
Goldstein broached the theory again at a
regular meeting in the synagogue, when he
was overwhelmed with such. volley of
church furniture as convinced him that he
was still in the minority. He escaped from
his assaiants, however, and now six Of the
leaders are behind the bars
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
General nnrkrfs.

NEW YoRx. Jan. - FLOUR Dull, but steady
city mill extras. S3I5.a5 for West Indies: Mime
sofa extra. Ss.1506.65; superflne. S2.55l3. 20
fine. 81 10000.
wHEAT-Qaiet; receipts. 1850 bushels: shin
ments, none No. red state, Si.oo: No. do
9s3zc.: No red winter, January. 95,xc; do.
February. 9s14c
CORS-Quiet. receipts. 6r.s0) bushels: ship
menEs, s.. 4 bashels: No. : mixel 4tl<c., cash
do January g.; do. February. 4ss4c
OATS Quit: receipts. $1,000 bushels: ship
ments. 10 l,ssslsels; No i white state 80 a4Oc
No ? do size. No. mixed. January, size
do. Fehruary. slssc
PORK -Duls: tsex mess, Si41la.5.
I.ARD-2 aie4; January. <7.4J; February, s. IS
MOL SSES-Eair. New Orleans 256f 4Jc
TURPENT MINE Dull at 45sxc.
R0SIN-Quiet: strained To good. S1-02lka
1-075x
FREIGHTs- Dull; grain 70 London, steam
sid
BUTTER Firmer, with fair demand ;ewesteu
creamery. fancy. s5@@5Jxc.
CHEESE-FiF1n: Ohio fiat. 1od11lzc.
EGtsS-A shade higher ana moderately active
state. IS5zc.: western. 1S6tiz1<c.
EUGAk-Refined in light request. cut loaf anC
cTkaed. Sc: graduated, &c. mold :. re.
LkkL0W-Dpll; prime city. 5xa6e.
OOEkEE-SFunser; fair cafgoes, ls1zc.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
lY0THrR NEW NANE
". af spoken Of as Cab
met Possibility.
Els ALLEGED STRENGTH
There Is = Possibility. II Is said. That
10th Miller and Platt VIII In
dsrse HIm-0f a DistIn-
enlahed Family.

NEW YoaK. Jan. % "A local papcr says:
s.since recent events have indicated that
both Piatt aad Miller are out of the cabinet
race and that Cornelius n Bliss as a compro-
mise was ont OF the question on account Of
his hostility to Piatt. the politicians have
been casting around for an available man on
whom both factions could unite for recon-
mcndation to Gen. Harrison. Z
Every section of the state has been
searched and candidates without number
hive been mentioned. But none OF them
seem TO have caught ths popular attention
20 much rs William II. Seward, Of Auburn,
son II the proclaimer OF the 'irrepressible
contiics.' His name as a cabinet possibility
has just come to the surface, and the gossips
are asking themselves ard each other, why
didn't we think of him beforef
sic Is the only man outside OF the Big
Four yet mentioned who has not excited
great hostility ON the part OF one or another
OF the1actions. He is wealthy banker Of
Auburn, aud IS a personal friend of Mr.
Piatt He is on fr endly terms with both
Nj. Platt and Mr.. Miller Now that Miller
and Platt arc considered out of the race, Mr..
Stewards frienis say that he viii have the
indorsement OF both.
at is known that Mr. Seward would not
accept anything except the secretaryship of
the treasury. His experience in financial
management is thought to have fitted him
peculiarly for that position, and. it is said,
he has great deal OF the ambition OF his
father. lie has not taken very active part
ia politics, but he keeps close watch on the
political situation and does not seem to be
averse to taking advantage of circumstances.
lie came near getting the nomination for
governor four years ago, although he was not
suspected as candidate until the guberna-
t6rial convention met. Last summer he was
chosen 10 i the Republican presidential
icctoral IL ~ in this state.
'srhe Seward boom may develop great
zeal Of opposition in the next few weeks, but
just now there is no doubt that it has ex-
tended far beyond the Dimensions of BOOM
let
when Mr. Plat was asked what he
Thought Of the boom he answered, impa-
tiently: I have been bothered half to death
about this cabinet business / don't know
Cen. Harrison's intentions lie has a mind
Of his own and VIII select his cabinet to suit
himself ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23

"WIls d -se caar'~y.s 10 Co 70 africa sn
slas E.l4.nr

''fEiid q -se CAREY 70 Go 20 Africa IN
the spring.
Nwsr o, y. " Ia rs Victor Bean.
W4.1 Horse Char
lsg, san q ces lat ae vsli cscse hts place Of
business here Kit the middle of March and
leave Tor Aries to go IN quest OF Stanley
lie declines - STATE who has employed him.
Beaumont says he viii go to Liverpool by
transat ante s-aasner, to Sualkim By British
steamer Minpra, TO Burba by rail AMI then
strike OF for the jungle over route outlined
to him He expects to be gone about two
years.
beaumont is young man who has been in
the service OF England In several wars, and
mas held a commission in the navy. He was
with the British N Africa at ths TINA the
young son OF the Empress Eugene was
killed
lie has been a resident of this city about
SIX months, studying a part for wild west
drama, and during the day conducts a rife
range. He dresses in fantastic cowboy
uniform, with broai trimmed hat and silver
coins for buttons to his uniform.
Beaumont IS much respected by those who
know him, being person Of good address
and well educated
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-Michael McGarrick,
driver Of coaa wagon, became involved in a
quarrel with the driver of bakers wagon,
ON Larrabee STREET, and challenged him to
fight. In the fi,ticuff that followed NECTAR
rick got the worst Of it, and ran to his wagon
and armed himself with a shovel. BY this
time the baker wagon had gone, aud Mcaar-
rick, insane with rage, turned his attention
to an innocent bystander, youth, and pro-
ceeded to pound him with the shovel The boy
hei over TO the railroad tracks, pursued by
McGarrick just as they got TO the tracks a
Northwestern train came rushing in. The
boy stopped, appalled, at the danger ahead,
and McGarrick, with bo1nd, caught him
and dealt him terrible bow with the shovel,
knocking him down. In an instant the en-
CINE was on the unfortunate youth, and he
was ground to a shap.less mass under the
wheels. Mctiarrick vas arrested. He claims
that he did not SCI the train.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23

PITrsBURe, Jan. 23.-Jo~eph Fleming, a
prominent ana wealthy who esae, and retail
druggist of this city. has been sentenced to
three months Imprisonment in the Mercer
County jail AMI fine of $500 for selling
liquor without license. Fleming, who has
a license to sell in this city, shipped the
liquor to Mercer, c. o d.. and the verdict
was obtained on the ground that the liquor
was paid for in Mercer county. Fleming has
appealed to the Suple re court, but in the
meantime lie will be con PEELED 10 remain in
flrisnn
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23

HARTFORD. Jan. 23-The trustees o.
Trinity college will ask the present Iegisla
ture to repeal the amendment to the charter
adopted in 1919, by which the bishop OF tn,
diocess was made chancellor Of the G. eg,
and president of the board of trustees Tn,
change is made at the suggestion of Bishop
Williams, the present chancellor, with tn,
belief that il will be better for the colieg,
that its president should also be president OF
the board of trustees than to continue tn,
present double headed system.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23

TRENTON, Jan. %. The following officers
were elected by the New Jersey Editorial
association at the annual meeting in this
city: President, Thomas B. Applegate,
Hightstown; vice president, first district, c.
o d. McGrath, Camden; SECOND district, j.
Howard Cloth.er, Mount Holly; thirl dis
trict, Hugh Boyd, New Brunswick; fourth
district, Clark Person, Lsmbertville; fifth
district, Frederick Blrdon, Madison; sixth
district, +. w. Baldwin, Orange; seventh
district, +. GARNER, Bayonue; secretary,
Chirles Bechtel, Trenton; treasurer, James
- xasshel' exec,..;; 9ttsa
lafd, ft1enurst -4-wcurkEe- committee,
Snn;ckson Chew, Camlen; A. A. Vance,
Morristown; John f. Babcock, New Bruins
wick; Louis $. Hycr, Railway, and James s.
Yard, Freehold
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
Red Nose NTIke.. Accom,,ice.,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. n The papers foi
the extradition OF the two accomp.ices o
I'd Nose Mike, who took part in the cox
blooded murder of Paymaster Mcclure ane
LIS assistant, FIann;gan, at Wilkesbarre, las
October, have been prepared and forwarded
to The Italian government. To avoid any
danger Of their making their escape befor,
the arrival OF the papers the authorities have
cabled that government 10 hold them unit
snch time as the papers might arrive A re
/ ly TO this was received stating that the re
quest could not be complied with
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
A New Mode. Of Warfare.

New YoRg, jan. % 1t is said here that
powerful company Of capitalists, already
organized, with milf ,ns of dollars behind it.
has proposed to the government plan to
defend the entrances to harbors by forcing
petroleum to the surfacs OF the water
through pipes laid at the bottom for that
purpose, aud ignitiag it with burning bombs
thus creating a sen of fire. thrau "a wnica a
enemy's 1set must piss Ths World devotes
a column 10 a description OF this new mode
of warfare, and states that an expsrime 1t
viii soon be ma lie to demonstrate tue practi-
cability OF the plan.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
HEALTH IS WEALTH |.

DR.. Z. G. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat
mcnt, guaranteed specific for Hveferia.
Dizziness. Commissions, Fits. Nervous Nfural-
g1a. Headache. Nervous Prostitution caused by
the use of alcohol or tobacco, WakefuIness
Mental Depression. SOftnesE Of the Brain re-
sulting IN insanity and leading to misery. de-
cay and death. Premature Old Age Bsrren-
ness. Loss OF ROVER in either sex. InyOlunfarv
Losses and Sperrlatorrhna caused by over
exertion OF the brain. self-abuse or over in
diligence Each box contains one m0nfhss
statement. $I.0S box. or six boxes for &5n1
rent By mail prepaid on receipt OF price
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case. with each order reeefved
by US for six boxes, accompanied with AZ IN
we Will send the purchaser our written guar
anfee 70 refund the money IL the treatment
does not eject cure Guarantees issued only
D. ]. ". HODGES i Co, DrugRisfs. Solo
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23

Troo1sS Vii f-euse the Coaxt.
zASxssAr. Jan % TIE Arahs who re
Gently sysacs Oar s,Sa.sl ani Tusn sr
treating .iaa ihs Germans for the release a
the German missionaries whom they cap
tured. The Arabs make as first condition
for the missionaries release the evacuation
OF the coast by the German forces
uiThe naval garrison which was stationeS
at Dar-es-Salnm by the admiral Of the Gel
man squadron after the attack upon tia
place has been Obliged TO withdraw on &C
count Of the fever prevailing there
There was fighting on Saturday last a
Bagomoyo. The Arabs on the coast ar
jubilant over the recent victories and CAP
lures effected in the interior
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
n. wants % Re pnhlio Prlntar-

WASHINGTON. Jan %. = Representative
Darlington. Of Psnnsy wanna, has addressed
a letter to Prcsiient-elect Harrison request
ing the aprointms of Mr. August Donath
as public printer. Mr.. Darlington will lay
before Mr.. Harrison paper signel by all
the Republican members of the Pennsylva-
MIA legislature urging Mr.. Donath's appoint
ment. Mr. Donath is editor and proprietor
OF The Chester Times
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
Fire In Rockford, His.

hccKFoID, Ills. Jan. 23.- Fire startes
from electric motor in Judd's printing
off .. in Sumner block, causing the follow
ing los Is: PixIey & Co., clothiers, $1,000
to the b a. c. dry goods store. 5000; tc
Judd's printing Office, Sl,0J0; to Rivet &
Zoller, $1,000. All losses were fully insured.
The damage was chiefly from water
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-01-23
An Aged wood Chopper ,ruraerea.

CAPE MAY. n j.. Jan % Charles Lam
phear, wood chopper. ay'i about so years,
has been fouui desl in the woods near his
cabin, on the line Of the Vest ] rsey rail-
rosd, Just below Manumuskin station His
head had been crushed with an ax or some
heavy weapon. H lived alone in his cabin
and was known to sarry with him what
money he he'd There is yet no clew to the
perpetrator OF the dssi The coroner is in
vestigating the casa