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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Review of the Grain and Cattle Markets
for February 8.

WHEAT 9109F<c.
CORN-f1G5s55<c
WooL-Unwashed fine merino, 17@1sc:
blood combing, 2l@22c; braid, 17@lSc;
meolum combing, 23c, fleece washed
fine merino Y and Xxx 26027c: medium
clothing, 27@2Sc
CATr1E-Good to choice butchers, 81 90
a 90; talr to good, So O0@3 65; common.
81 O0M2 80.
HoGs--Selected butchers and heavy
shipping, - s044 so, mixed packing, 81 As
O. %; conf on TO rough, 81 6o94 %
SHEEP-S3 25M5 25
LAAiBS-$4 o5fTg az
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The Democrats of Mason should
be on the hustle. Every member
of the party should begin an ag-
gressive campaign against the Re-
publieans and keep it up until the
close of the election day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Some of our exchanges are advo.
eating Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson as the
Democratic candidate for Governor
and claim that he is five thousand
votes stronger than any other man
in the State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

WHEAT February, S55sc.
CoRN-February, 4l1$c.
HoGs-Heavy, 81 1904 So; packing, 81 81
a so; common, 81 00@4 40; light, "a 25@
CO.
CATTLE-Good to choice, 81 SOFAS 90
others, 50 25@4 40; mixed, 81 50@3 20.
SHEEP-S3 0066 %
LAsfBs-S4 1906 -.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Will the Republicans of Mason
county nominate a negro for any
Office on their ticket, this fall2 The
negroes give them whatever major
ity they have in this county. Will
the Gazette answer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

There will be some very interest
ing politics after awhile and also
some very interesting reading in
the REGISTER, as we intend to make
it lively.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The Clarksburg Nevs says: aThe
almanacs tell us there will be four
eclipses in 1892, two of the sun and
two of the moon. There will in
addition to these be an eclipse of
the Republican party. The eclipse
will be visible all over the United
States and the civilized world"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

CATTLE- Prime, S 1905 20; good, 81 10
al 30: fair, So 50@3 so: stoekers and feed
ers, s. 50@3 -; bulls stays and fat COWS,
81 5e@3 10; fresh cows. S25@45.
HoGs-All grades, 81 S0015 TO-
SHEEP-Extra, IS 1905 %; good, 81 S00
20: fair, 50 50d4 90; common. - O0a3 90
LAsfBs-Prime So 40d6 60; fair. s. 4O@
90; common, 50 O0ld4 so
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09
FEBRUARY. Q, 1892.

Senator David B. Hills presiden-
tial boom continues to grow and
grow. He will be the democratic
standard bearer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The Louisiana lottery people have
publicly announced their purpose
to abandon the effort to renew their
charter. The decision of the U. S.
Supreme Court leaves them in such
a position that they must quit bust
ness.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The new ballot law in this State
win shut out many an illegal Re-
publican voter, and that is the rea-
son the Republican leaders hate the
law.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The Republican powwow, says
the Ne,0 Dominion, to be held in
Parkersburg February 22d, will
help the railroads and hotels, but it
will not benefit the Republican par
ty. The Democratic ticket will be
elected by handsome majority.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Never mind Dawson, the Repub-
lican Secretary He won't do you
any harm. What the Democrats
want is to get move on its Secre-.
tary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Blaine is out in letter announ-
cling that he will not be candidate
for the republican nomination for
President. He smells defeat for his
party.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

wnEAT-No. 2 red winter, 81 o511@l
| 051z; March, 81 o51S
CoRN-5I S652c.
OATS SG365<c
CATTLE-S2 O0td5 co.
SEEEP-S4 1905 90.
IAAiBs-s5 s75ti7 90.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The question that is now agitat-
ing the country: Did Harrison
have Chili's apology in his pocket
when he sent his war message to
Congress?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The Democratic leaders in this
State seem to realize that we are to
have hot campaign this year, and
seems to think that the Democracy
is able to sweep the State by the
old time majority.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

NIRGINIA HOUSE; situated corner
Front and ist streets; near Ohio River
Wharf, and kanaVha River in coed repair,
VIII be sold cheap; terms reasonable
PEAIE7S HALL property; situated cor
II ner Main and First streets one Of the
best store rooms In the city and cool Hall.
price reasonable; terms 10 suit purchaser.
TIPPETT < HUTCHINSON.
Real Estate Agents.
Jan2Otf POIST PLEASANT. w Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Every voter who is not "a snbscri-
Der to Democratic newspaper
should be sent one by the Demo-
cratic County Executive Committee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

We have the votes to hold this
State in line. All we need is to get
them out. Organization is what is
needed. The sooner it is begun the
better.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Senator Faulkner has achieved a
signal triumph in reversing, an adj
verse administration ruling on the
direct tax. His resolution requir-
ing its payment to the State has
passed Congress, and it will be paid
over at once.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The Republicans seems to over
look the result of the election in
this State in 1890 in their calcula-
tions. What were they doing that
year if they were not Indicating?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

VALPARAISO, Ind. Feb. s.-AIrs. James
Livingstone. of Crown Point, is reported
to have fallen heir to anestate OF 81, Co.,
900, which was bequeathed to her as the
sole survivor of the family by a relative
across the ocean. Mrs. Livingstone is a
widow and was only IN moderate cir
cunstanees when the legacy came.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

We, the Finance Committee OF the coun-
Gil OF the Town of Point Pleasant, West
Va. beg leave 10 submit the foregoing re-
port in settlement with L. ID. Hoy. Treas.
JOHN A. ARMSTRONG, JR.,
ARTHUR EDWARDS.
r.. 4. CHAMBERS,
Finance Committee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

NEW York, Feb. Referring to the
withdrawal of Secretary of State Blaine
from the candidates for presidency, The
World says The real leader declines
TO lead. For a second time in his career
James g. Blaine puts aside the presiden-
tial nomination that would, without
question, be his if he could accept it. He
is the strongest man, and would be the
strongest candidate Of his party. Crown
ing his other services to his country. he
has recently Won q conspicuous victory
for peace with he,iar against the brutal
buster Of imitSsiod singoism. and the
cold-blooded scheming of selfish politi-
cians-
The Times says: 'sWhatever motive
he may have had in making the AN
nouncement in question, there is u t
much room for doubt that his chief AZ
determining motive was his conviction
that he could not be elected If he were
nominated and, next TO that, his opin-
on-possibly his hope-that Mr.. Harri-
son could not be elected either.-
The Sun makes no comment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

WooL-Ohio and Pennsylvania xxx IS
d34c. Xxx $4,000, X 2S@29c, No. 35@36c
No. 2 33d3ic, fine unwashed 20@2ic, un
understandable 23;G24c, Ohio com ing No. ]
ss@es-blood 3sc No. 2 1z-blood 35c, Ohio
delaine SS1s@s41Ec
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

HoUsE-Alr. Harter, Of Ohio. introduced
a bill which provides that the United
States shall not guarantees the circulating
notes OF national banking associations.
1t has many interesting and novel features
which Mr.. Harter thinks would offer full
security for the note holders
SENArE-Not in session.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

An attempt was made to burn the
royal palace at Konigsburg, near Berlin.
No ciew
smallpox is very prevalent in Japan
It is said Italy Is about to resume fun
diplomatic relations with the United
states
The will OF the late Cardinal Manning
shows that he had only 800 at the time OF
his death. he had disposed of all his in
come in charity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

The waverly House and several other
bnildingwere burned at Woodstock, Ills.
Loss, $500
Holdings wire works, Trenton, burned,
Loss, Sl5o,000 -Four hundred people are
out OF work.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Hon. Albert G. Porter is unquestionably
a candidate for governor OF Indiana
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

determining motive was his conviction
that he could not be elected If he We're
nominated. and, next TO that, his opin-
ion possibly his hope-that Mr.. Harri-
son could not be elected either.
The Sun makes no comment.
a Collection OF Interesting Items on yari-
Gus Subjects, Especially Prepared for
the Hasty Reader.
The North German Lloyd steamship
Elder during a fog went ashore on the
rocks of the Isle Of Wight, in the En-
| giish channel. The Passengers, some 200
IN number, were taken or by the iife-sav-
ing service. She win undoubtedly be a
total loss. She was valued at about
$1,000, 600; and was not insured
At Atlanta es-President Cleveland was
trected to an ovation.
Oklahoma ''sooners,, it has been de-
cided, have no right TO the lands fhey
occupy.
The president has issued a proclama-
ton announcing the reciprocal agreement
recently concluded between the United
States and Germany.
1t has been decided that the equestrian
statue of General Sherman for Washing
ton shall be placed directly in front of
the treasury department on the south
side, facing Pennsylvania avenue, and
the Capitol in the distance
House is,;sS;s, o.u lol.lssss9A Sosrs
Tnes5s.y A1I-st ~ uss..os ea ~ Dfs
eo,,,.t ~ zAia u e.ls county recorus anu
cons,,,nsd Mels
tI .ss ~ s,ie sseor'S
Ta,,,,s - ~ ne nc
$50 ~. Mliish esneIssl l-ee
saie 'eIllls OF surrender 20 General
49, az oiis 'iiiie .hreiseiieu Win
The I,aT, ,r;,.a t,,,st ,7;ssoI,-o5
Dangrrfield Te- has s'', an e,e;der,ic of
snottad 60. : 60, a.sS an gpiuelilie ol
Cured ,, moro ,,,.' i,.,S 60.
The New Yo,l1 - =
taking stems toTynrd se,,Sl;ns tba tool AZ, -
yafi,sS ~, ss LOU ~
CHICAGO viii b,,iid n xyiesy n, a,,,,,la
of seating 10 600 teo,,I fo,, Il, Den,
convention -
While drilling for oas near Tsicbmond
Ind, vein Of leali was st,I,clr ysIici,
shows 800 onnees Ia flo ton rrI,e,s Il
great excitement. and the ufice Of land in
| the vicinity ], az ;rs,.l,ssa5 81, fold
A CRAM, with two, ,s,,,nt- ssc,,sis .,a
mvsterions h;ci- Ia ,,c, , hoo, Loo,
ine around Inv (;onid,s of1ic f se,,a,.I
davs. yyas i1,rt,ai r., l., Nv
ger boys. He gave his name as Enbraim
pi,a - Af;ti,-;Ti n
~ - ,itSs -. ~. - paOaiiiseu W
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09
q CnnI nIiuinn.

McElyaine, the murderer, was electro
cntaa at Sine sing. n. Y. Monday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Now is the time for democrats to
begin perfecting their organization.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09
]. H. PAKE. N. D,

DISEASES OF the Eye, Ear. Nose and
~ Throat Offi3e on Mill Street. Mid
dleport. Ohio. Will receive a limited
number of patients at his residence for
surgical treatment of the eye. Hospital
advantages at small expense. 0anGIy
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09
Cincinnati robaeeo.

Offerings for the week. g1s
Offerings same week last year. 2. 81
Receipts for the week sc
Tsce a,ss, sane week last year ,sst
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09
secretary ElI,Ins TaIlss.

Secretary Elkins talked freely and in
terestingly ON the subject s.For some
time, said he, ga month or more GER
tainly, it has been known among the
Republican politicians, and was becom-
ing generally known among the people,
that Secretary Blaine would not be a
candidate. Some of them are for Har-
rison, and some for others, but the great
mass are for the president, and he will
be renominated u
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09


Congressman George w. Ladd. of
Bangor, Me.
Moses Hopkins, the millionaire, Mt San
Francisco. Grip. His estate is valued at
&, 100000
Sir Morell Mackenzie, the eminent En-
glish physician who attended the late
Emperor Frederick of Germany, died in
London OF the effects of grip.
Rev. BENJAMIN st. James Fry. DID.
editor of The Central Christian Advocate.
at his home in St Louis.
Russell Sage, Jr., the nephew Of the
millionaire of the same name. at the
Windsor hotel. n. Y, from the effects of
the shock caused by the attempt on his
nncle's life recently.
General Schmitz, who saw service in
fourteen campaigns, in Paris. He was
seventy-fve years old. General Schmfuz
was chief of-stafr under General Trochit
during the siege of Paris.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Secretary Tracy said: IT am not sur
letter for some time. 1t points to Harri-
sons denomination and reelection"
Mr.. Tracy would not say that Mr..
Blaine's health had anything to do with
the present letter, nor would he make
answer 20 the query, .sWas not Blaine
now stronger before the country than
he ever was?''
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09
THE BLAINE BOOM.
VIII 1t Cease Now That tho
Secretary Has Declined
To Allow His Name to Go Before
the Convention
Some Think He'll Be Nomi-
mated Just the Same.
A NUMBER OF PEOPLE INTERVIEWED
ON THE SUBJECT.

The secretary's Letter to Craftsman
ciarIson. of the Republican National
Committee. Creates Great Deal OF
Political Excitement All over the
country-culIom candidate-senator
Brice Discusses the situation.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-The long-ex-
pected letter from Blaine. declining to
be a candidate before the Republican
national convention, was given out Sun
day night 1t has create1a good deal of
excitement in political circles all over
the country. The letter is as follows:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.
To Hon. j. S. Clarlson, Chairman of the
Republican, National COMMITTEES:
My DEAR SIR am not a candidate for
the presidency and my name viii not go
before the Republican national conven-
season. To those who have rendered me
their support, / owe sincere thanks, and
am most grateful for their confidence
They will, am sure, make earnest effort
in the approaching contest, which is rem
dered specially important by reason of
the industrial and financial policies of the
government being at stake. The popular
decision of these issues is of great mo-
ment, and will be of far-reaching conse-
quence. Very sincerely yours,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
Declined TO Talk.
Mr.. Blaine declined to be interviewed
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09

Mr.. Elaine declined to be interviewed
Sunday night, and would not add any
thing to what he had said in the letter.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-02-09
Secretary Noble's views.

Secretary Noble said: with Blaine
out of the field, there is no man of suffi-
Gent national Importance to seriously
contest the nomination with Mr.. Har-
rison. His administration has been fair
just and upright, regardless of sections
or nationalities. He Will be renominated
unanimously and reelected -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

NESTS OF CALL1oPE HUMMING BIRD.
tip. The hook-like beak of the sickle bill is
evidently intended for insertion into the curved
Threats Of certain orchids Of unusual form
Some species, instead Of getting their food
from flowers, feed exclusively on spiders and
other insects, which they snatch from the under
surface Of leaves or from branches. For this pur-
pose they have the tip of the bill hooked and the
edges Of it finely toothed near the tip, the bet
ter to secure their prey.
THEIR DESCENDANT NOTES.
Nature having provided the humming birds
with such brilliant plumage did not give them
voices for song, and the notes they utter
amount to nothing more than a warbling
twitter, which the males produce during the
pairing season. They have remarkably large
breast bones for the attachment of the power
full wing muscles. 1t lis reckoned that their
wings vibrate as fast as 500 times in q minute.
So great an exercise Of muscular force as Is in
volved by such rapid movements calls for an
ample supply of blood, and this is provided for
by hesrt Of unusual size. The actual flying
speed of the humming bird Is less than the
ordinary observer might suspect, for the small
size OF the creature adds to the seeming
rapidity Of its fight, just as the little putting
though it really does not do so.
So far as the celebration Of the head is con-
cerned no other humming bird equals the ruby
and topaz. 1t is the species Of which the
greatest number are exported from South
America to Europe for the purpose of adorn-
ing hats and bonnets, for the manufacture OF
artificial flowers, DC. Humming birds were
great favorites Of the ancient Mexicans. They
used the feathers for their superb mantles in
the time Of Montezuma and in embroidering
the pictures 80 much extolled by Cortez. Their
name signifies in the Indian language ''sun-
beams" and their feathers are still worn by the
Indian women as decorations for the ears. A
poet once said:
Art thou bird. bee or butterfly
Each and all three-a bird in shape am I;
bee collecting sweets from bloom to bloom.
butterfly In brtlliancy Of plume"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

behind. These tiny feathered beings are read
lily tanned and soon become accustomed to the
society OF human beings, but they do not long
survive confinement Whether for want Of
sufficient exercise or for some other cause un-
known, they invariably die within a few weeks
They are very inquisitive. One of them will
sometimes approach like a fash and poiss itself
directly In front Of ones face, its wings vibrat-
ing so rapidly as to appear as q mere haze on
each side Of its body, which itself remains so
stationary that the inquiring expression Of Its
bright black eyes and the outline Of nearly
every feather Of its compact little figure can
be seen But the slightest demonstration
causes it to vanish so swiftly that the eye can
scarcely trace the line Of its flight In sleeping
humming birds frequently suspend themselves
by the feet, with their heads downward, IN the
manner Of some parrots.
HOW THEY FEED.
In feeding from flower to flower humming
birds. besides obtaining nourishment for them
selves, perform IN the economy Of nature the
same Office a. insects, by transferring pollen
from one blossom to another and thus assisting
In the fertilization of the plants. Prof Robert
Hdgway, the distinguished ornitholoGist and
author Of the monograph quoted, states that
these creatures do not feed exclusively on nee
tar obtained from flowers, a. In popularity sup
posed Insects furnish Q large part Of their
diet, and their crops and stomachs are COM
monty found to be filed with beetles, bees, ants
and spiders They rob spiders webs Of the in
sects which those crafty arachnids have cap
tured In their snares 90 industriously spread. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

/ small dwelling proves heavier tnan tn0 otner
| stone or piece Of earth is adjusted as weight
to establish a balance. These winged pigmies
exhibit high degree of intelligence in con-
cealing their nests, by making them Of such
forms or materials as will resemble natural ex-
crescences Of branch, such as a knot or pine
cone The eggs laid are always two in number
and Immediately white. Two broods are pro-
duced in a season.
THEIR PC6YACITY.
Notwithstanding their diminutive fize pug
nacity is one Of the most conspicuous traits
of humming birds. Even king birds and the
boldest hawks are afraid of them, being COM
PEELED to retreat before the impesuous assaults
Of the tiny warrior. whose boldness is only
equaled by the lightning-like rapidity of his
movements, thus battling any attempt at re-
sistance on the part of the more powerful ad-
versary. The lance-like thTusts of the needle
like beak are usually directed at the eyes of the
enemy. When two or more individuals Of
either sex happen near the same spot spirited
and often violent conflicts are almost certain to
ensue. An ornithologist, writing on this sub
ject, describes such battle between two hum
ming birds, both Of which desired possession Of
towering bush. He writes:
The little creatures darted hither and
thither, inserting their long bills into the tube
shaped flowers with absolute precision and
hghtning-like rapidity, but all the while en-
gagged in fierce combat with each other They
constantly maintained position facing one an
other and only six or eight inches apart, sud
denly rising o dozen feet into the air. where
they would have little battle. and as suddenly
dropping like two bullets on one string back to
the flowers. over and among which they would
fit about like animated sunbeams. Occasion
ally they would futter all the way to the ground
through the leaves and branches, where they
would lie and pummel each other like two
school boys, one on top and the other beneath,
the top fellow pausing to take breath and then
pummeling some more. The under bird would
appear to give up and look very dilapidsted,
with outstretched wings and disordered feathers,
but the moment the top fellow let 60 and rose
up to the top Of the bush the bottom one would
be there facing him again. At last one Of them
retired vanquished and the other exultanuy
took possession of the flowers"
CHASED By BEES.
While invincible against other birds Of what
soever kind, humming birds are sometimes
chased by the larger species Of bumblebees, Of
which they seldom take the least notice, as
their superiority Of fight is sufficient to en-
able them to leave the slow-moving insects far