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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01
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The clerk of well known New York
hotel proved n day or two ago that lie
possesses a sharp, quick eye. A young
business man from the west handed
him 800 bill in payment of a small
amount II cannot accept this" re-
piled the clerk to the astonished young
man, who had taken the note from a
large roll of bills received from a bank
in his native town. 1T is not signed
by the president Of the bank" Inves.
tigation proved his statement true. The
note was issued by one OF the national
banks of Stockton, Cal 1t was signed
by the cashier of the bank, but the
space reserved for the signature of the
president was blank. The note bore
evidences of use, and perhaps had been
In circulation FOR number of years
Philadelphia Ledger.
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Another snuee.

The teacher told her scholars that
the chewing of tobacco was n vile and
reprehensible habit. One of tho bows.
with an air of Importance, replied that
lie had seen fellow chew because his
tooth ached; lie didn't think it could
be called wrong to chew for such a
purpose.
This answer pleased the rest of the
scholars, and for a moment the teach
err was at u loss how to meet it. Then
she said
Horace, If a girl should have the
tootflacie and wish to chew tobacco.
what ought she to DOR
Horace scratched his head, but was
equal to the emergency:
She ought to have the tooth pull
ed" he answered. Compan.
ion
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Through Tickets and Baggage Checked TO
all points For rates or Information, address
4: j. DANDY, A. q. p. A. Parkcrsburg.
w. III. OSBORN, s. 7. A. Pomeroy, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

The Ns,nber Seven In the Bible.
On the seventh day God ended His
work.
In the seventh month Noah's ark
touched the ground.
In seven days "a dove was sent out.
Abraham pleaded seven times for
Sodom.
Jacob mourned seven days for
Joseph.
Jacob served seven years for Rachel
And yet another seven year.s
Jacob was pursued seven days
journey by I.aban.
A plenty OF seven years AMI a famine
OF seven years were forctold la Pila-
roah's dream by seven fat and seven
lean beasts. ANA seven ears OF full and
seven ears OF blasted corn.
On and after the seventh day of the
seventh month the children of Israel
TASTED seven days and remained in
their tents.
Every seventh year the land rested.
Every seventh year the law was read
to the people.
In the destruction of Jericho seven
persons bore trumpets seven days; on
the seventh day they surrounded the
wallis scven times. and at the end of
the seventh round the walls fell.
solomon was seven years building
the temple. and tasted seven days at
its dedication.
The golden candlesticks had seven
branches.
Naanan washed seven times in the
Jordan.
Jobs friends sat with him seven days
and seven nights, and offered seven
bullocks as an atonement
Hundreds of other biblical refer
ences to the number seven could be
given did space penAit.-St Louis Re
nublio
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'as. Alo-. De4atlfal Th.a Marble.

Onyx b the Same improvement over
fine marble that marble Is over oriin-
airy stone. 1t Also costs as much more.
These are two reasons why people who
are putting up fine houses In this town
are beginning to use t. 1t differs from
marble In taking on n higher degree of
polish. in being harder, with a greater
reflection, firiner grain, more refined
and delicate tints and prettier strcaks.
Streaked marble is not popular because
Vt Is usually not strcaked in n way to
add to its decorative effect. In ONYX
the delicate green fern, reddish and
brown streaks appear beautifully on
an ivory background. New York Sun.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

The wonderful state of preservation
which the he;tdbands of Egyptian
muinin:ess exhibit is due to their having
been impresniteI with a kind of rosin.
This led Belgian chemist to make
several experiments with the substance
extracted from birch bark, to which
the peculiar aroma of Russian leather
is due, and lie found that the green
tar, which was left over after the oil
used in tanning had been extracted
from the white bark of the birch tree.
yields neither acid nor alkaloid, and
that in solution with alcohol it forms a
liquid of remarkable fluidity, with the
power of resisting. when once dried.
even the action of alcohol. Exchange.
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EupeDsv.

This is what you ought IN have. in
, ,aes you must have il. TO fully enjoy
me; thousands are searching for Il
aAlly, AMI mourning because they find
!. not Thousands upon thousands al
=. are spent annually by our people
boon And yet il may be had by an.
We guarantee that Electric Bitters. Il
used according to directions and the
use persistsS in. will bring You Good
digestion and Gust the demon Dyspepsia
ana install instead Eupepsy. We
recommend Electric Bitters for Dys-
Bepsia and all diseases of the Liver,
$l-OO per bottle. by A. c.. VAnGilder.
Druggist.
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singuisr Feature In Lead Manipulation.
Investigations recently made appear
to show that the lead miner does not
really suffer in health more than any
other worker under ground. as the ore
is not in a condition to be absorbed by
the body. but that lead smeIters and
all engaged in the manufacture of lead.
particularly white lead. run very
great risk of being contaminated sooner
or Inter. Ii also appears that at Tyne
side, the chief center of the English
lead trade. there is one type of ail,nent
which Is rarely seen elsewhere. attack-
ing those who have been engaged in
the work only few months. or even
veeks-a fatal disease, the principal
Victims being girls of from seventeen
10 twenty three years of ago.
They rapidly display symptom. OF
this form OF toIeinia in the way Of Sc
we're headache. followed by collie. blind
ness. and. unless they speedily Leave
work for considerable time and un.
dergo most careful treatment the fatal
result is rapidly ushered in. usually
with epileptiforin commissions and
coma 1t is remarkable, however. that
but little trace of lead Is found i'm their
bodies after death, perhaps not more
than few grains In the internal or
gans after they have been subjected to
the most complete and exhaustive OK.
animation. New York Tribune.
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Anti-Rnninn s1.aa.

Tender footed people win soon be
blessed. A pneumatic inner sole or
sock for boots and shoes has been pat
ented, which is to confer great benefits
upon people who have tender feet. etc.
It Is made of hollow India rubber. in
Hated with air or gas under pressure,
the external protective covering beiny
canvas, linen, skin or other suitable
material. to adapt it to withstand the
Internal pressure of the compressed air
or gas.-Exchange.
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a Scrap Of Paper Saves Her Li6,

y IfgoE E1ttUc0 AAeF AVe
1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrap
ping paper. but it saved her life. She
) Was in the last stages or consumption
1 told by physicians that she was incura.
BILE and could live only short time; she
: weighed less than seventy pounds. On
piece of wrapping paper she read OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery, and got a
sample bottle; it helped her, she bought
large bottle, it helped her more, bought
another another and grew better fast,
continued its use and is now strong,
healthy, rosy, plump, weighing 40
pounds. For fuller particulars send
stamp to w. ii. Cole, Druggist, Fort
Smith. Trial Bottles of this wonderful
Discovery free at A. C. vanGilder,s.
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To Trespassars.

A Ii persons are hereby warned moi
n To tresPass upon our lands. in Ar
buckle District. Mason county, by hnnt-
ing, fowling, shooting, ranging, fishing.
trapping, uniting, berrying, emitting TIM
Der, or IN any other manner, unless our
permission is first obtained. a. We viii
enforce the law against all persons vio-
lating this notice, without regard 10 per
sons. JAS. W. LONG
octIs-Iyr-pd. 6. i. sERREi.I
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Thu snI. wa.nm

Mr.. Hillinrd, q tea salesman from
Boston, told pretty good story mt the
Coates house the other night "There
was an old chap from away back in
Vermont" he said, "who came up to
town one day to make some purchases.
chief among which was big bill OF
goods from my house. He bought
about 5000 worth of oolonss, young
hysons. English breakfasts. etc. While
tho goods were being put up under
took 10 show him through the house,
and In the course of our wanderings we
came to u speaking tube. This WAS n
marvel to ar. Vernonter. and had to
explain to him how. it was VIC could
speak from the sixth floor. ON which
We wens ut the time. to man on the
hrst floor. To illustrate my words I
called up our shipping clerk and asked
him:
Have you put up those goods for
hE- Vermonter, and with this slipped
hom the tube and put 1t to the car of
my customer. The result was not what
anticipated.
Much obliged. sir. you can cancel
nay order said he to me.
Whats the matter says l.
"'Oh, nuthin,' says he. and of lie
started for the elevator.
What did you say just nowr
asked the shipping clerk In haste.
i said am waiting for an answer
from Bradstreet's on him; under
stand he is n slippery old cuss and
needs watching. '"-Kansas City Times
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

The fact that the waves in the North
Sea differ in shape when caused by a
northeast wind under high pressure
from those caused by a southwest wind
with low barometer is considered MS N
proof that the air in an anti-cyclone is
descending current and the air in n
cyclone an ascending current.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

Don't you think your children
are troubled with worms2 Chill
dren are often weak and puny from
this cause. There is no remedy
equal to' BoREMAE's SWEET VERNE
FUGE for removing these posts from
the system. Sold by all dealers at
% cents. Do not be put off with
something else called just as good.
June 11-6m. x
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ntatl.erly PIeasantrr.

There arc two brothers not MANY
miles from Memphis who closely resem.
hle each other They are merchants.
and CHANGING to meet ON the street re-
Gently the younger remarked, Hello,
duplicate" Tho elder turned around
half contemptuously to his younger
brother and replied. "IIello. counter
felt. Memphis Commercial.
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Foreign military men are looking for
ward with much interest to this sum.
mers iiianeurcr:s between two corps of
the German arIpy-one corps to be
armed with the new rifle and smokeless
powder ammunition, and the other
With the old eoui:r,ent
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Bueklen's Arnlen Salye.

The Best Salre in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
Yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
biains, COrns. and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t IS guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction, Cor money refunded. Price,
70 cts. per box. For sale by A. C. VAN
GHDER. Druggist. lian4-ly.
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neplan,inr Peneh rree..

1t is not advisable to set young peach
trees in the same spots from which old
ones have been recently dug out. True.
the drain which the old trees havo
made upon the soil can be supplied by
fertilizers. but tie dead roots left In the
ground are filled with fungus. which is
likely to fasten In, time upon the roots
Of young trees Christian at Work,
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To Trespassers.

T'resPassing in any manner, either by
/ hunting, shooting, ranging, trapping.
fishing, berrying, nutling or cutting tim
Der, is hereby strictly forbidden on INV
premises, 1.-THE old Thos. Ball pIace.)
n Robinson District, without INV con-
sent, as / am determined to pros cute
All without regard to who they ma be,
who violate this notice.
JAS. r. RAYBURN.
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Bannd to Harn I.

Tom-Heard of Crankleigh's latesta
Jerry-No. What nowf
Toin-Bought a COW with the ague.
JeTy-Heavensi whyi
Tonic be certain of having milk
shake from the original package. =
PittsbuTg Bulletin.
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PURE LAKE
rAasPAssxrTa.
Stand Fronl under.

I'RESP ASSING in any manner, either
l by hunting. shooting, ranging. trap
ping, fishing, berrying, nutting, or cut
ting timber, is hereby strictly forbidden
on our premises in Arbuckle and Union
Districts, without our consent, as we are
determined to prosecute all, without re-
gard tn who they may be, who violate
this notice. JOHN ARMSTRONG.
nov20-1y. G. w. MAUPIE.
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The DinabllifY RiII.

Soldiers, whether disease con-
tracted in service or not, can draw
pensions. All widows of soldiers
are entitled, and present dependent
fathers and mothers, aud minor
children. Write or call on me at
once. CHAs. w. PHELPS.
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Trespass Notice.

n LII persons are hereby yrnrTied not II, ss.-
n ter upon or trespass upon my lands In
q q rDnelSle District, by passing over hunting,
Hehllltss tititftlles berrfiu<t or IN other rnnu-
ncr altatesers under penalty Of tire law, tifl-
less Hfat ODtuInlnl my permission.
mayi4-iypd. JOHN AfcCAUaLAND
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If you can't do what you like to
do, try to like the work you have
to do.
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There is no such thing as being
tsken on probation in real life. A
nan must weigh all he claims to or
&c down :
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Take Carei There Is Danger

Take Carei There Is Danger
In allowing inactivity of the kid neys to
grow through neglect. The deadly
shoals of Bright,s disease and diabetas
win wreck the goodly bark of health il
it is allowed to DRIFT rudderless upon
them The bladder. too, if inactive,
and judicious medication does not
speedily direct the helm toward the
port OF safety. will be whelmed by the
quicksand of disease. In selecting n
diuretic, let your choice fall upon Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. which stimu-
lates the renal organs without irritating
and exciting them, two effects to be
apprehended from the unmedicatel
stimuli largely resorted to. There have
q tendency to react preiudiciaily. The
Bitters invigorate the kidneys and blad-
der, in common with the nerves and the
digestive organs, and so afford lasting
aid. It also afford dual assistance in
preventing and curing intermittent and
remittent fever. Billiousness, constipa-
ton and rheumatism, it also subjugates.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

1t is good deal easier to be con
tented without riches than it is with
them.
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fmen had made the world, how
the man in the moon would grin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

Some peoples lives are like warm
water on hot day; nice to look at,
but one taste is enough.
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One of the sweetest things in the
family is to see children helping
one another.
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"a Dead Give Away :,

why don't the young men marry 4"
queried her young sister.
II suppose they are not asked" alb
'ently replied the bride of 1883. -Puck.
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Good habits are better than wings
Love gives what money can not

EXCURSION TO -Excur-
sion tickets to Colorado Springs,
Denver and Pueblo are now on sale
at all coupon ticket Offices of the b.
& o. r. r. at reduced rates, valid
for return journey until October
3let, 1890.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

One of the tests of 6Le nature is
the effect joys and sorrows have
upon il.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-10-01

Love and hope always live to.
eether. Kill hope and love will
bring it to life again.
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There is hope for the man who is
conscious of his own faul S.
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If you want to have power to
mould other men, learn to control
the man who wears your hat.
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There is more power in a soft
answer than there is in q ton Of
gunpowden
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Notice To Trespassers.

a LII persons are hereby warned NOT N, fr,,z-
- pass upon my lands In Lewis arsss fset-
ins2n districts, either BY hUntins, tShing,
of this notice wifi have the penssIflea ~ dc
Law enforced against them q. SEHON-
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VIII Not Stand it Any Longer.

4 Ii persons are hereby notified not to
u tTespass upon my lands in / .e,ris
Cooper and Arbnckle Districts, bv hunt.
ing, nutting, fishing, berrying,- or by
taking chickens, corn, tools. IRON or
other property, for will prosecute 10
the full extent OF the law. any person
found 81 tresPassing on any of nv
lands or premises. G.. G.. MILLER.
nov % ~
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The man who lives fast will be
apt to die quick.
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No man can look at the stars
without wanting to live forever.
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The more people know tho les
they brag about it.
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wA.abahy wa ga. 70 su.. Asr oaatOriA-
Wnsa shsvAas hnd. shs srIsd for oaatoriA
WhGalhs becshs Mn. che chung 20 castoriA-
Whaasha had Children. Shs gave them Castoria
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seK-conceit is one of the first gods
that men worship.
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We can not choose our duties, but
we can resolve to do them.
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To be patient is better than to be
famous.
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p SIG larsely engaged in the manufacture
supplies outside Of the coffin trust Il can
s SAY, aalrS;a:.ssrs twenty per cent. carry 4
lnn , ai,e OF xlne and steel cases and make n
el,t IA cslsiSsss for et'ild-en sold ut the same
cred at Mason City Depot on one hours
e ~ aad sreis,t raid 70 an points line
% 1hiost.tNcr X. Z. An Embaimcr and
Undertaken sent whore rcoiil.Stefi Tlire,,
e. end tenr men in constant readiness.
rom four to Eve hundred collins and
ranging from sAoo 10 1880; frori five TO SiS
hundred burial robes, burial slippers. Berlin
ana SILK burial gloves. hose and flowers nre
always Ia stock \ yvrgath or native fioyvcrs
VIII be given with each metal easlSet.
4ISO
! carry large stock OF sash. doors, lath,
shingles, glass, paints oils, and varnishcS fo-
gether with "A general stock 81 hnrrIvnrel nh
OF which VIII be sold on ANTI-TRusr prices.
may GIN. . : Dloss-
The evening world., 1890-04-30

When Tho Old Homestead" at the
Academy OF Music. ends It's season on May
10, IL will have been played for 10 weeks in
it, stay at the Academy have Been large
enough to buy that building itself a. well
~ the valuable site upon which IL 10 erected.
The evening world., 1890-04-30
GRAVE FEARS N CHICAGO.
1000 Paoking-House Employees
Determined to Strike.
Police Expecting Trouble with
Them and the lumber Showers.
rrrcrlL 70 rrr rvtsixo wontp. I

NFN'iN - ~ N'Nhhsl
CHICAGO. April 3O.-This morning 4. 600
members of the Packing House Laborers'
Union formally declared their intention Of
quitting work.
Trouble IL almost certain TO occur.
In addition to the regular detail Of police.
men. 400 employees from the packing.
houses OF Nell Morris, Swift and Armour
have been sworn in as special police.
Several packinR-house proprietors have
built barbados about their places, SO that
the men VINO remain at work may be amply
protected.
In addition to the other packing house
employees the coopcrs threaten to strike,
and there is every likelihood that they will
20 ont tomorrow several Thousand strong.
One OF the most alarming rumors in circu-
lation to-day is that the umber-shovera are
going on strike.
Their union has it, stronghold In the
southwestern lumber districts and is q pow.
erful organization.
Its members are q turbulent and deter
mined lot OF men, and the police fear that
riotinE will be an inevitable consequence Of
their going on strike.
The evening world., 1890-04-30
FOREIGN NEWS BY GABLE.
Completing Precautionary Measures 10
Meet hay-Day Outbreaks
The Duo de Luynes Also implicated
In the orleanist Conspiracy.
DUNLAP cAptE SEws .pEc-.t.I

BERLIN. April 30. As q precautionary
measure, in view OF the expected demon
stration tomorrow. ride cartridges have
been served out to the guards, while the
police ere being kept within the stations aud
fed there.
The citizens now feel reasonably assured
regarding the ability Of the authorities to
maintain order in the capital; bta grave
fears are entertained regarding coming
events in Hamburg, Silesia, Nestpholia,
aud SaGony.
At Potsdam, the garrison has been ordered
to remain within the barracks.
1t is reported that the Emperor said,
laughingly. to Gen. Caprivi;
III the mob should prove menacinR !
shall play Richard the Third to their Wat
Tyler"
1t il added that the Emperor would not be
displeased at the occurrence Of riotous
demonstrations. Rs IL would give him an OPP
p~ortunity OF assuming command OF the
troops and showing the masses how readily
he can force them into submission.