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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
How to Kill Your Town.

KICK.
Keep kicking.
And don't quit kicking.
One pull one way and one t'other.
Go to other towns to buy your
goods.
Denounce your merchants because
they make profit on their goods.
Knife every man that disagrees
with you on the method of increas-
ing business.
Make your own town out very
bad place, and stab it every time
you get chance.
Refuse to unite in any scheme for
the betterment of the material inter-
ests of the people.
Tell your merchant that you can
buy goods great deal cheaper in
another town and charge him with
extortion.
Keep every cent you get and don't
do anything of a public nature un-
less you can make something out OF
it directly.
When you have anything to say
of your town say it in such a way
that it will leave the impression that
you have no faith in it.
Patronize outside newspapers to
the exclusion of your own, and then
denounce them for not being as large
as the city papers.
You are a merchant, don't ad-
vertise in home papers; buy a rub
ber stamp and do your own printing.
1t may save you a few dimes and
make the paper look like it was
printed in a one-horse town.
IF you are farmer curse the
town where you trade as the mean
est place on earth. Tell it to your
neighbors; make them think the
business men are robbers and
thieves. 1t will decrease the value
of your property, but it will hurt
others as much as it does you.
Take as prescribed, and if the
remedy don'tt have the desired effect
jusS>eall us dennis"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
A Great speecl,.

Hon. w. G. p. Breckinridge, Ken
tucky's gifted orator, addressed a
great Democratic meeting at Cres-
ton, Iowa, Saturday last. The
speech was an able one, not only in
its lucid exposition of our constitu-
tional government in its relations to
tho theory of a protective tariff, but
in the practical illustration of the
abortive and injurious operation OF
a protective tariffas at present main
tanned. AZ congratulate you and
the country" said Mr.. Breckenridge
in concluding his great speech, "that
We have at last reached a point
where the issue between the parties
is one which appeals equally to
every industry and to every condi-
ton, and that affects the whole re
public ard every part of it, and that
our triumph gives to our adverse
ries better Opportunities for their
future, secures to them, "a to us,
more comfortable homes and pre-
serves for their children, as ours,
the principles which We received
from our fathers. There can be nc
bitterness in our victory. We dc
not offer wealth through the sweat
of the poor, nor ease obtained by
the labors of others, nor i'll gotten
gains under the stipulations of stat
utes, nor even official power based
upon official malfeasance, nor even
a splendid government entangled
by treaties with foreign nations
compelled to cover the ocean with
ships of war and to erect upon our
coasts enormous Notifications guard.
ed by standing armies, but we bring
in hands, as the gift of peoples
triumph, good government under
impartial laws, plain modes of liv.
ing, pure ballot boxes, incorrupt
Legislatures, upright courts, a just
distribution of the rewards and toll
of thrifty people, and the glorious
demonstration to the world that all
outrages may be remedied by the
peaceful modes of suffrage, by the
simple but sublime DEGREES of free
people speaking through the ordi-
nary forms of election" The speech
was received with the warmest dem.
onstrations of approval by the i'm.
mense audience, including many
prominent Republicans, and Mr.
Breckenridge has been earnestly
requested to fill series of appoint.
ments, embracing all sections OF
Iowa.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
THE POPULAR PARTY.
Democratic Methods Approved by Pro-
gressiye Americans.

Democratic Methods Approved by Pro-
gressiye Americans.
That the Democratic is essential.
ly the party of the people has been
shown in various ways, by the en-
actment of popular measures, by
judicious economy in administra-
tion, and by furthering such new
reforms as may benefit the people.
1t has on two notable occasions
voiced a prevailing public sentiment
which is likely to tako practical
shape in time in a constitutional
amendment, the election of United
States Senators, directly by the pco-
pie. Gen. Palmer was nominated
for Senator at the Democratic State
Convention of Illinois, and to the
firm stand taken by that convention
is largely due the election of such q
sterling Democrat. The Maryland
Democratic Convention took like
course in nominating unanimously
Senator German for the position he
now so ably fills. In both cases the
sentiment of the party in very
important direction was clearly and
nnequivocally expressed, and no OK
cuse left for legislative deals or auc-
tions. By this means the Demo
cratic party avoids what might
prove source of scandal and bit
terness. The legislative auction
which in many States precedes the
election of United States Senator
is one of the most obnoxious fea-
lures of our political system. A
State convention is much nearer
the people than the average legisla-
ture, and in the absence of such a
desirable reform as the direct cleo
ton of Senator'S, this Democratic
plan of u nomination in convention
is most admirable one. Had it
been tried in this State some years
ago, Mr.. Evarts nor Mr.. Hiscock
would never have gone to Washing
ton. Neither would Quay or Cam
eron have succeeded in Pennsyl-
vania without hard struggle The
Democratic method is deadly blow
at the infamous legislative auction,
and should be demanded by the peo-
pie in every instance.-Atbdny (N
W Argus.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
peath d Ednard neletomhe.

GaiiipolIs Bulletin
On Sunday night last. September.
5, 1891, at his home in this city, sur
rounded by his devoted> wife and
loving daughters. Edward Dele
tombe passed to his. eternal rest.
For many years he had been a
sufferer, that agonizing disease,
asthma. having first laid its dread
power on him thirty years ago.
During the past fifteen years his
sufFerings were of such character as
TO render him an invalid, although
he devoted himself until about two
years ago to his duties as President
of the First National Bank.
He bore his Affections with un-
complaining fortitude and cheerful
ness, and up to the last manifested
a keen interest in general affairs.
During his long illness he received
the unremitting care and attention
of his wife and daughters; his every
wish was anticipated, and all that
loving hearts could do was done to
smooth his pangs of suffering.
Mr.. Deletombe was born at Bar
louisville, West Virginia, on the
18th of January, 1921, and with his
parents came to GalIipolis in 1923,
and his home has been here since.
After reaching manhood he was en-
gagged in mercantile pursuits until
1868, when he was instrumental in
organizing the First National Bank,
and became it's President and was
continued in this office until his
death.
In 1850, he married Miss Laura
NJ. Steinman, who, with three
daughters, Misses Clara, Alice and
Laura, survive him. Three sons
preceded the father to the grave
Frank, Charles and Edward. The
two former had reached manhood's
estate, and had future of useful
ness before them when the fell de-
stroyer came. The SON of Frank is
the only male representative of his
name. He bears the name of his
grandfather--Edward Deletombe-
and is bright boy of seven years.
Mr.. Deletombe was man of large
charities, which were dispensed
without ostentation, and many who
have been the recipients of his kind
ness will mourn the death of their
best friend.
The funeral services will be held
this morning at 10 o'clock, from the
family residence, on Court street.
For an that was suffered and an that was
There win beJust reeompense in Heaven,
Yet TO those who linger will ever remain
The sorrow and sadness, the grief and paint
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
A reformed Republican in sneol-

A reformed Republican, in speak
ing of the tariff while in town one
day this week, said that the reduc-
ton in the price of sugar since the
tariff was taken from that article is
sufficient to convince any one that
the tariff is a tax and that the con-
sumer has it to pay. He also said
that manufactured clothing was SO
high thai he had to be content with
suit of shoddy. These are thoughts
worthy the attention of every Re-
publican in this county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Who will now deny that it is the
stalwart farmer who carries on his
broad shoulders the weight of EN-
pire? AS his affairs go up or down
so do the affairs of the nation follow
Whilst other people scheme and
speculate, the farmer delyes and
digs and trusts the Lord and LAYS
broad and deep the foundations OF
prosperity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Woolen goods under the new tariff
average from two to three cents per
yard higher, it is said, while Amer
lean wool is from three to five cents
per pound lower than it was before
the tariff passed The clothing the
people buy costs more, and the
farmers get less for their wool.
Everybody except the protected
manufacturer is ''feeced' by the
Mckinley tariff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
THE WEST VIRGINIA
Real Estate Agency.
POINT PLEASANT, W. VA.

DUYS AND SELLS REAL ESTATE
ID in Mason and other Counties in
West Virginia. Has on hand large and
small tracts in good locality, in quantity
and upon terms to suit buyer. All per-
sons desiring homes in West Virginia
are invited to call and see us, or cores
pond with MS by letter addressed to the
General Manager. ssS- Timber, Coal,
and Farm Lands for sale. We also So
licit correspondence from all persons de-
string to make sale of lands.
CHAS. +. HOGG,
General Manager and Agency's Atty.
Point Pleasant. w. Va. Giune 26-w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Quay, Boyer and Livsey, all three
ex-Treasurers of the State of Penn
sylvania, have run away to keep
from testifying before the committee
appointed to investigate the steal
ings of John Bardsley. That he
could not continue his rascality
without the knowledge, and prob
able connivance of the State Treas
ury, is generally believed, and now
that these men have left their COM
monwealth to get beyond the juris.
diction of the committee, the belief
becomes almost an assured fact.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

If there is ever any occasion for
making a genealogical tree for 'srec-
Iiprocity," the searchers will get
stuck at the start, as there are al
ready several men who claim to be
the father of the bantling.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
A Berlin surgeon, while making

A Berlin surgeon, while making
some experiments, discovered that a
hypodermic injection of simple wa
ter will produce local insensibility.
The effect of the water is to pro-
duce slight swelling within the
circle of which there is complete
loss of the sense of feeling while the
swelling lasts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Mr.. Harrison informs the people
at every opportunity that he favors
a dollar worth a hundred cents
everywhere, but he doesn't say any
thing about the silver dollar issued
by his administration, which lacks
considerable of being a hundred
cent dollar everywhere, or indeed
anywhere. Honesty, like charity,
should begin at home.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Gov. Campbell, of Ohio, is ir ill
health, and under the advice of his
physician has gone to the sea shore,
with a hope that the bracing salt
air will quickly restore him to his
former good health. He is in great
haste to take the stump and begin
the active work of the campaign.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

An effort is on foot to raise a fund
for General SiegeI, who is in indi-
gent circumstances, and whose only
income is a pension of a 500 a
month. he was the eleventh Gen.
eral in rank during the war, and
had quito romantic history in con-
nection with the troubles of '4s be.
fore he came to this country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The japanese language is said to
contain 10000 words, everyone of
which requires a different symbol.
1t is quite impossible for one man
to learn the entire language, and a
well-educated japanese is fsmiliar
with only about 10000 words.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The Bureau of Engraving and
Printing will this week begin the
printing of the two-doIlar "Windom
note" which will be printed on the
new distinctive paper, and will take
the place of the Hancock two-dol-
lar note"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The millionaire manufacturers are
to the front with much boasting OF
the beneficial results of the McKin-
ley Bill. The striking mill men
and miners are not so enthusiastic.
1t is stated there are one million
men idle in the United States to-
day who are able and willing to
work.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

If an American was asked TO
guess what is the leading product
of this country he would undoubt-
edly answer the corn crop. Yet the
whole corn crop of the country does
not amount in value to as much as
the poultry and egg business, not by
several million dollars. The hen is
mightier than the plow.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Senator Plumb is attempting the
impossible in trying to ride the Re-
publican horse and the Alliance filly
at the same time. 1t would be diff.
ficult enough even if they were go.
ing the same way, but they are
travelling in directly opposite di-
rections, and no man can keep q
footing on both of them at once.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The Weston Union Telegraph Co.
have gone to law with the Bell Tel
ephone Co. about a division of their
mutual stealings. AS both these
corporations are monsters among the
big legal rascals of the country the
people will look on at the fight and
wish that each devour the other.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

If it be true, as charged by the
New York Times, that politics con-
trolls the assignment of Naval off,
GERS, then indeed is Secretary Tracy
shutting off the spigot and leaving
the bunghole open in the navy
yards under the merit system. The
top is the proper place to begin re-
forms.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Trains on the Brooklyn bridge
make faster time (by two miles an
hour) than did the first railway
train that ran between New York
and Albany.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The Republicans have a good
deal to say about SO-cent silver dol
lars. Who made them2 Can any
Republican answer and tell the
truth without being ashamed of
himself?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Senator Morgan, of Alabama, is
out in very strong letter against
the sub-treasury scheme, and he an
nounces his intention to take the
stump against it in Alabama.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
4 unIrersIly Teaehes Road MAXIM.

The Vanderbilt University, at
Nashville, Tenn, is setting a good
example to other Southern seats of
learning in adding to its curriculum
a course of free instruction in road
making People would not make
roads as they do, it is assumed, if
they knew better, and they would
not repair them.as they do ifthey
knew a better plan. The circular
announcement of the new course in
the department of engineering says
very truly: sTbe science of road
making and maintaining, though
neither difficult nor obtruse, is
nevertheless based on principles so
well established and so unvarying
in their operations as to render their
thorough comprehension an essen-
tial tosuccess in securing and main
taining public roads, at once effic-
lent and economical, whatever the
administrative system by which
they are constructed and controll-
ed" In other older countries the
superintendent OF public highways
is usually assigned to specially train
ed, expert government engineers.
The effect is seen in roads worthy
of the name. Here this all-import-
ant work is given over to the citi-
zens locally and temporarily ap-
pointed, without regard to their
ignorance of the first principles of
road making.
The university will try to fit per-
sons for the task they have some
times thrust upon them. 1t will
instruct free of charge one principal
or deputy highway commissioner,
or other official, from each county
of the State. The course of instruc-
ton will extend from February l to
April 1, and will fit man for max
ing decent roads. 1t is to be hoped
that our other progressive institu-
tions will take similar step to cor
rect the woful ignorance that pre-
walls in regard to roads. The rail-
road is regarded as an immense ad-
vance upon other means of trans
portation. One reason is that the
railroad is nearly level, but another
reason is that it is smooth and hard
under the wheels that have to pass
over it. On the iron road freight
is hauled at charge of less than a
cent mile. On we'll constructed
highway the cost of transportation
would be reduced similarly, if not
to the same extent. Good roads
pay.
West Virginia has no greater
draw back than her miserable and
disgraceful roads, and it might be
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
A New Brick-MakIng Machine.

A machine has been designed for
making bricks and tiles on tho
scmi-dry process. The clay or ma
terial to be formed into bricks Is fed
into a hopper in a loose aud granu-
lated state. The finished brick is
delivered as the charger returns to
fill the empty mold: Each brick
receives four distinct presses, where
by the air is thorongly expressed.
All the labor required is one man
TO tip the clay into the grinding pan
and one boy to take off the bricks
as the machine delivers them.
Among the various purposes for
which this machine is employed,
besides brick and Tile making are
the forming of purple ore. or ablue
billy" into briquettes for the smelt-
ing furnace, the forming of nickel
oxide into cakes for the assaying
furnace, the forming of dry cement
compound into blocks ready for
clikering and the pressing of coal
and coke briquettes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

1t is no use for the. Republicans
to abuse the Alliance. 1t was the
abuses of the Republican party
that called the Alliance into exist
ence and it will flourish and live
long after the former is quietly
sleeping in its little bed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

Mckinley says wool is raw ma
terial. Horr says it is not. Our
Republican brothers should make
up their minds just what wool is be-
fore the '92 campaign.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The grain spectators have al
ready made more money juggling
with the price of wheat than the
farmers will make out of their phe-
nominal grain crop this year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The short crops in Europe make
it almost certain that there will be
no war there this year, notwith-
standing the strained relations be-
tween France and Germany.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
Trespass Notice.

a LII persons are hereby warned not to en-
Ter upon or trespass upon my lands in
Slendenin District, by passing over, hunting,
nsnIng, nutting, berrying, or in other man
ner whatever. under penalty of the law un-
less nrst obtaining my permission.
april lS,-l-y,-pd :. w. Moore.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
NOTICE.

"A trespassing upon my lands in Hannan
district, in any manner whatever, under the
penalty OF the law, rs will prosecute any
one who enters upon my lands, without my
PeFmlsiiSr June lS,pf. EMILY MOORE
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

William o'Brien, NJ. P, is writing
a novel based on Irish history.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

The assessed value of all prop
erty in the United States accord
ing to Superintendent Porter is
s24,249,5 9,5s6,sO4, an increase of 81
135, ,7sO,22s since 1880. This is a
good showing. Mr.. Porter might
also have called attention to the
fact that 1000 persons in this coun-
try own half of this s24,249, $780,
s04, or an average of nearly three
and one-half million dollars each.
The country has increased in wealth
in spite of the inequalities of our
tax laws. Every American glories
in our increase of wealth. Every
reasonable American must look with
apprehension on the unequal distri-
button of the increased wealth.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

West Virginia has no greater
draw back than her miserable and
disgraceful roads, and it might be
well for the State University to fol-
low the example of the Vanderbilt
Observation-Disclosures.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16
Notice of Dissolution.

THE partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name of Jones & Polsley, was
dissolved by mutual consent May 18th, 1891.
Mrs. 4. a. Polsley will continue the business,
and will collect all accounts due to the firm,
and will pay all liabilities Of the late firm.
Il. Il. JONES.
May q 4w. a. a. PoLsLEY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-09-16

here viii be Just reeompense in Heaven.
ct TO those who linger will ever remain
he sorrow and sadness, the grief and paint
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
What SnoiIs the Children.

cannot help thinking that mothers are
responsible for great deal more than some
seem to think. Remember we are taught
child's education must begin before it is
born, and it does, for better or worse But
we need a good father as well as a good
mother. Perhaps some mothers think they
do the best they can. But do they always?
There are many among you who would
answer "No." 1t takes a good, noble, pure
woman to bring up good and pure boy or
girl, and too many mothers do not see or
heed the responsibility, and fathers have
duties, too, that are often neglected or ut
terly thrown aside.
know a small boy only three years old
who stood and screamed and called his
mother an cold fool' because she did not
carry him down stairs. Was the child the
only one to blame? He had heard his
father talk that way, and why should he
not talk the same? | think father and
mother both to blame-she for allowing
herself to be so used, and he for so dis
grazing his manhood. | couldn't blame
the child H was naturally a good, sweet
child, but with will of his own, and he
only proved the saying, evil communica-
tions corrupt good manners"
What kind of a man will he make? and
will he respect his mother or honor his ia
ther when he gets to be man? His older
brother has left home because he could no
longer live with his father, and though he
loves his mother in a way, he has no respect
for her in the way he should respect
mother He has heard her called fool
and sworn at too many times, and heard
her fret and scold at what never should
have been allowed to occur. What kind
of husband and father will he be'-Cor.
Springfield Homestead.