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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
AN exchange gives a list Of eighl


An exchange gives list of eight
classes of people who do a town nc
good. First, those who go out Of
town TO do trading. Second, those
who prefer a quiet town to one OF
push and enterprise. Third, those
who imagine they own the town.
Fourth, those who think business
can be done sIyly without adyertis-
ing. Fifth, those who deride pub
lie spirited men. Sixth, those who
oppose every movement not origi.
mated by themselves. Seventh.
those who oppose every public en-
terprise that does not appear to
benefit them. Eighth, those who
seek TO injure the credit of an in.
dividual.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Final Arrangements for the Sale OfTick-
cts via the Il. < o, R,R,

cts via the II. X D. X. Il.
For the benefit of those desiring tc
attend the Worlds Fair the Baltimore
d Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tick.
cts to Chicago and return. at all stations
on its line at low rates. Tickets will be
on sale until November LIST, and will be
valid for return journey until November
Sth, 1898. They provide for a reduc-
ton of 20 per cent below regular rates.
These tickets will be valid only for con-
tinuous journey Tickets at higher rates
Eill be sold that will permit holders one
NpPWer privilege going and returning.
ullman accommodations may be re-
Fv,ed in advance of journey. For rates
Information apply to nearest B. K o.
ct Agent, or Chas- o. Scull, Gen'l
agent, Baltimore, Md. maygt4
Too Dangerous
u Uncle-Bless you, my boy,
IT'D no end of fun in the country.
.io ~ come up when its the sea
4 husking bees.
Nephew CHRONOLOGICAL
shouldn't care evan to husk a
&c unless some one would first We
aOve the sting.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
In 1860 Gen. Patrick A. Col

In 1860 Gen. Patrick A. Collins,
now United States Consul at Lon
don, was coal miner in Perry
county, Ohio. He afterwards made
Boston his home and learned the
upholstery trade. He is a native of
Ireland.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
People That Need More Religion.

An exchange remarks that the
people that need more religion are
The man who lets his horse stand
all day in the rain without blank.
eti the man who growls like beast
with sore head when his wife asks
him for money; the woman that
whispers around that some other is
not what she ought to be; the
preacher who is always looking for
an easier place at higher salary
the man who walks the streets with
his hands in his pockets while his
wife carries the baby; and the man
who keeps a dog and says he can't
afford to take the home paper.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
CouIdn't Trot in Her Class.

evil you elope with me?"
"What is your income?'
"Three thousand a year."
"No, Harold. If you had five
thousand l would"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Look Here.

Did you know that Harper Bros.
are selling Furniture right down at
manufacturer prices? Only think
of it, feet Extension Tables for
s2.75; Oak Cupboards, Z feet high,
Is inches deep. s49s; solid oak
Bedsteads, s1.65; hard wood Dress
ers, 1sx22, German Plate Glass
s49S; solid oak High Back Dining
Chairs, &c; large size High Arm
Rockers, S1.29; Double Woven Wire
Spring Mattresses, s1.4O; Full size
Baby Carriages, Reed Body, Steel
Wheels, So 81; Refrigerators from
IS up; Curtain Poles, trimmed com.
PIete. 1se.; Lace Curtains soc. per
pair; Window Blinds Zoe; ParIor
Suits upholstered in imported crush
ed plush, $3.50. Everything in
the furniture line; all new stock
and latest designs to select from, at
lowest prices ever offered. We
positively will not be undersoId.
No matter what others offer you,
we will always make our prices the
lowest
Very respectfully,
HARPER Bios.
The Low Priced Furniture Dealers
Point Pleasant, W. Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castor:a-
When she had Children. she gave them CastOrta
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

These horses, forming one OF the best sta
bleS in the State, will make the season of
1873 at the Riverside Stock Farm, on the
Kanawha river one nile above Point Pleas-
ant. breeders desiring to obtain the servi-
ces of high and fiIshionably bred stock are
Invited TO call and examine the horses
SECURE, whose services are now Tor the
first time offered to the breeding public in
Mason county, is described ms n brown horse
mlly,l6 hands high, and weighs 1910 pounds.
He is n half brother to Strong Boy, and like
him possessed of great natural speed. He
will be eight years old in May, 1893. Though
never trained he acquired record of $3.50 in
1892 while doing stud service. Good judges
think with ii seasons training, aided by the
increased facilities afforded by the Bike
sulky, he could probably reduce his record
to 2:20. His colts are large, handsome and
speedy. Security, one of his Oldest colts,
went mile last fall three-year-Old in
2:20.
y few outside horses will he taken to break
and train at $25 per month. Special atten-
ton given 10 brood mares. which will be kept
during the pasture season at 80 cents per
week, or 500 per week when fed grain and
hay. For further Information, pedIgrees &c,
address, J. J. BRIGHT,
feb2Stf Point Pleasant, w. Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

Saidthe drummer whosells drugs:
81 was sitting behind one of my Gus
toners who was IN a poker game IN a
certain town that shall be nameless,
save that it Is situated in Indiana.
Presently he skinned his hand with
the result of showing up four queens
and an ace. When the draw came, he
stood pat, and the result was that no
one bet against him I asked him
afterward why he did not draw one
card and give the impression that he
had but two pairs. I guess you don't
know that gang, said he If I had "a
let that there ace get on to the table,
somebody would have had four aces,
sure. indianapolis Journal
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

There is an old miller, ninety,
four years of age, living nine miles
from Versailles Kentucky, who, has
been running the same mill for
about eighty years. He started it
before the war of 1872, when but a
boy, and the waters of Elkhorn
Creek have been going for him
ever since.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

The use of the word '.muff, mean
ing a foolish, laundering person. has
an easy explanation. a stupid youth
was said 10 be 4 ''muffH because. like
the article of feminine wear called
by that name, he held a woman's
hand without squeezing it. The Sc
date old times Tere not without their
administrator Transcript.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

Rheumatism Cured in Day.-"Mys
tic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neural
gia cures in l to days. Its action up
on the system is remarkable and mys-
terious. 1t removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately disappears.
Sold by A. c. VanGilder, Druggist Point
Pleasant. ToctIl-Sm.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIye.

The Best iSdlre in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
-iains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
Yuired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
% cts. per box. For sale by A. G.. VAN
GLIDER, Druggist. [ian4-1y.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Yery respectfulIY,

The Low Priced Furniture Dealers
Point Pleasant. w. Va.
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A MIIIinn Friends.

A friend in need is a friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs. and Colds. II You have never
used this Great Cough Medicine, one
trial will convince yon that it has won
derful curative powers in all diseases OF
Throat, Chest and Lungs. Each bottle
IS guaranteed to do all that is claimed
or money will be refunded. Trial bot
ties free at a. G. VanGilder's Drug
Store Larga bottles SOC. and S1.OO.
A Kansas woman who held a man
up at a revolver point and went
through his pocket has been sent to
the penitentiary for two years.
Thus is woman's sphere ever being
circumscribed.
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II. q O. r.. n.
Ohio River Railroad Co.
south Bound. lcentr'i TimeI Norm Bound

ON and after Monday, April %, Passenger
Trains will run as follows:
$DaiIy. daily Except Sunday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06
ALL ARE INSANE.
THREE UNFORTUN1TES COMMIT
TED TO THE STATE ASYLUM.
Frank Abbott Becomes Violent I'm Court
and SIX Men Had to Restrain Him
Had Previously Been Committed.

Fremont JEFFERSON, colored, was ad-
judged insane in the Sixth district court
this morning and was ordered committed
to the State Asylum for the Insane.
Patrick Gilmartin was adjudged insane
and was ordered committed to the State
asylum.
Frank 4. Abbott was examined as to
his sanity aud was found to be menta y
deganged. ne fought like wild man
during his examination, it requiring the
united efforts OF six men TO keep him
under control. Some time ago Abbott
left his home and started for Boston. He
pawned his coat and left tho city. just
before he reached Attleboro he weat
violently insane. aud 1t was found nec-
essary to place him under restraint.
From Attleboro be was shipped to
Taunton TO the asylum, but as soon as it
was found that his home was in this city
he was brought up and turned over to
the Providence authorities. The man
was violent during his examination and
when an attempt was made to take him
from the room, IL was found necessary
to PICK him up bodily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06
NOT SATISFIED.

Eastern Creditors of the Providence Jew
elry Company to Investigate Affairs.
The eastern creditors of the Providence
Jew elry company met Monday in the
rooms Of the Manufacturing Jewellers
Board of Trade In the Wilcox building.
A statement was read showing that
liabilities amounted TO $4,000. and
probable assets to S76,000. The creditors
were very bitter against the present
management. and a COMMITTEES OF three
is to be appointed to visit st. Louis and
look into its affairs before definite action
Is taken.
The company Is stock concern, incor-
porated under the laws of Missouri, with
headquarters ut St. Louis. 1t was or
ganized in February, 1880. with a capital
stock Of S4O,OJO whicn was increased to
100000 in February, 1889. Al the time
of the reorganization about $35. 900 OF the
stock was taken by Providence manu-
featuring jewelers.. . Several of the same
gentlemen were stockholders In the old
Standard Jewelry company, which made
such bad failure few years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06

Here are three distinct stories, and all
inconsistent.
There Is another point to which fgen-
tlemen wish to call your attention
Aug. 4, 1892, was one Of the hottest days
OF the season.
Officer Mullaly went out into the barn =.
He examined IL thoroughly. The loft
was covered with dust. Every step he
took was noticeable on the dusty boards
aud there were no other marks visible
but his footsteps, and yet the prisoner
says she was in the loft that morning.
Now i call your attention TO the fact
that DIR. Bowen on lifting the stove lid
found roll OF what appeared TO be
burned paper. DIR. Bowen says the pris-
oner wore light drab dress that morn
ing.
Mrs. Russell SAYS she had on light
blue dress with dark blue diamond
spot in IL.
Mr.. Moody here produced dark blue
dress and said. "Mrs. Churchill will be
here to swear that the dress the prisoner
had on was not this one"
Wien Mrs. Churchill went up to the
room Of the prisoner. aud was told that
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06
TODAYS SHORT SESSION
The Aldermen Meet and Transfer $780,.
600 to Contingencies Account.
NO JOINT CONVENTION YET.
Alderman winship Objects to Considera-
tion Of Councils Invitation-was Not
Invited to Republican Caucus-Im-
preston That lie was a Democrat

The board of aldermen met in special
session at noon today. called together by
warrant Of the mayor.
The MAYORS message sta ed that he
had called the boari together for the
purpose of taking action on the ordi-
nance which passed the council last eve
ming. amending ordiuancs cdxiv, enti-
tied an ordinance making appropriations
for the support OF the city Government.
and transferring $4,000 from the appro-
priation for bridges TO the appropriation
for con ingencies.
Mayor Potter explained that the fund
FOR contingencies Is at present very low
a ID tie bridge committee do not expect
To use the money for some time, so that
il is proposed to temporarily arrange
matters in this way aud the council had
already passed the ordinance.
The reasons for wishing the money
transferred to the fund for contingencies
at the present time are In order that IN
tractors on the new city dock may be
paid.
The board concurred iu tie passage of
the ordinance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06
THE MANCHESTER MURDER.

Correiro Pleads Not GuiIty-Ths Case
Continued Until June 10.
FALL RIVER. Mass, June 6.--Jose Cor
retro was arraigned before Judge John @.
McDonough in the second district cour.
yesterday, charged with homicide in caus-
ing the death of Bertha M. Manchester.
Through the interpreter he entered plea
Of not guilty, and announced himself ready
for trial.
Assistant Marshal Fleet asked for con.
tinuance on the part of the government
as many of the officers important wit
nesses were in New Bedford attending the
Borden trial. The case was continued un-
til Thursday, June 15
The district courtroom was crowded
with spectators, all anxious to obtain Q
glance Of the prisoner. He entered the
courtroom few minutes after o'clock In
charge of Steward Leonard. He was
dressed as he was on the night Of his ar.
rest, wearing light colored coat, q dark
vest and pants. He was pale and haggard
and evidently fully realized his position.
His eyes roved nervously around the
crowded courtroom, and as Judge Nc
Donough entered the room and the court
officer announced "Courtl' there was a
perceptible twJtchipg Of his face and his
eyes became riveted on the judge. His
case was the first called, and DIR. Dutra, q
local physician, acted as interpreter aud
translated 10 the prisoner the rather
lengthy charge He listened attentively
throughout it's reading, and at its con.
clusion smiled faintly and pleaded not
guilty. Upon the governments request
for a continuance the prisoner was COM
mitted without bail to await his trial.
Manuel Souci, the principal witness for
the government, was held in $1,000 bonds.
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No Joint Convention.

Alderman Ballou asked the board to
take up the matter OF the invitation Of
the common council to unite In joint
convention next Monday evening for tn,
purpose OF electing license commission
crs.
Alderman Winship called attention { O
the rule Of the beard that at special
meeting no other business can be taken
up than that for which the meeting was
called without the unanimous consent OF
the board.
His honor read the rule which was sub
stantially as Alderman Wiaship had
stated.
Alderman Ballou said he understood
the rule and tuat of course If any OF the
alderman objected the matter could not
come before the board.
Alderman Winship objects to Being
Left Out.
Alderman Winship objected, saying
that he had been away when the matter
of license commissioners was first brought
up and he was not prepared either to
spenk or vote on the matter. He further
stated III, ,h.t he bad not been
II publican members of the city council
Saturday evening, aud when ne had
asked the member who called the caucus
together, why he had not been invited,
received the answer. "Wbyl l always
thought you were "A Democrat"
Alderman Winship went on to say that
he had always been a Republican and
had served for several years on the Re-
publican city committee, so that ne
could not see any reason for such sup
position.
The matter was allowed to lie on ac-
count of the objection of Alderman Win
ship.
Routine Business.
Alderman Burrows asked that the
matter Of the layout OF West street.
Fifth ward, be passed as the abutters all
desired 1t. On motion of Alderman
West the matter was referred to the
street committee since there are two
streets OF that name in the city.
Alderman Gilmartin called up the res.
luton making appropriations for the
building of new school buildings aud the
remodeling of old ones and moved their
passage. The resolutions were passed
and the resolutions relating to salaries
and the cooking school were allowed to
lie on the table.
Alderman Burrows gave notice that at
the next meeting OF the board o intend
ed to call up the ordinance relating to
plumbing.
Alderman Lansing called up the reso-
lntion ordering sewer In Hawes aud
Quade 81 reefs, aud moved its passage in
cont urreuce. Passed in concurrence.
License to sell fireworks were grantsd
to the following: Frank Rowe. 2l3 Wey-
bosset street; +. III. Rice. Ia Atweli's
avenue; John G. Oxley. 1853 Westminster
street; Charles McKeath, 623 Pottsr's
avenne.
On motion of Alderman Burrows the
board adjourned TO meet Thursday, June
Is, a. 3 o'clock D. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06

the north side OF the house is the sitting z
room snd from IL open two doors, one TO
the hallway and another to the dining
room. In this room Mr.. Bor !cn's body
was found. Upstairs over this room is
Lizzie's room. In front OF It is the spare
room where Mrs. Borden was found.
Between the two rooms IL door
which is always kept locked and bolted
on either side.
The description OF the chamber fol-
lowed.
Mr.. Borden's room was over the
kitchen and had little room opening
out Of II.
Bridget Is room is on the third story.
On Wednesday night Lizzie was the
last Ierson in tho house by the front
door.
That door contains three fastenings,
the lock, the spring lock aud tie bolt.
The prisoner fastened all these when
she entered. The back door had already
been closed. 1t Is safe. therefore, to cay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06
ing up stairs to put pillow cases on two
pillows in the guest chamber.

The Last Seen of Mrs. Borden Alive.
That was the last seen Of Mrs Borden.
She never left that room alive and was
undoubtedly killed within few minutes
OF the time when she entered it.
l say she never left that room alive,
because no living person saw her else
where afterwards. Here the district at
torney looked directly at Lizzie Borden,
pausing impressively for moment He
phen continued.
Meanwhile Bridget was preparing to
wash the windows She had gone out of
the back door and Lizzie appeared at
that door,
Bridget said to her: "You need not
lock the door as shall be here all the
time; but you may IL you wish, as can
get my water from the barn"
She got the water, as was afterwards
shown, and l. think we can prove that
the door was not locked by Lizzie. Now
Mr.. Borden went down town and the
time he was there was fixed by Mr. Clegg.
who keeps paper store. at 1929 o'clock.
Soon after he returned and tried to
enter the front door, but found it locked.
The Front Door Locked.
Bridget mad come in and went 10 the
front door to let Mr.. Borden in. She
found the front door bolted, and as she
had some difficulty in opening IL she
made some remark like this: "Oh,
pshaw I"
At that moment laugh was heard
from the upper front hallway. The
prisoner then stool where the bodySof
Mrs. Borden lay in full sight aud where
IL must have lain for more than an hour.
Lizzie came down and told her father
that Mrs Borden had received note
aud bad gone out, she afterwards said to
Bridget that she hoped Bridget would be
careful about the bolts as she might 20
out herself. She said Mrs. Borden had
gone out She did not know where, but
must have gone down town somewhere
She mentioned sale OF cheap cloth
and Bridget thought she would 70 out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06
The Board of Trade.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board Of Trade was held this noon. Vice.
President John McAuslan presided. A.
j. Miller and George A. Wall were cleo
ted to membership.
A finely executed and framed portrait
of Truman Beckwith. the first president
Of the board IN 1868, was received aud ac-
cepted. IL was presented BY the heirs OF
Henry T. Beckwith by Daniel Beckwith.
Resolutions we're adopted as proposed by
A. q Fisher, commemorating the mem :
3 mt to the family.
IL is proposed Tn have portraits of all
the deceased presidents hung IN Tia
roomA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06
CAN'T STAND THE SMOKE.

Judge Carpenter Orders an Engine House
Closed at Narragansett Pier.
Ransett Pier were given heaving in the
United States court before Judge Car
penter today on q petition for tempo
rary injunction restraining Sirias w.
Mathewson from operating engine house.
The engine house, which is an adjunct
to n hotel run by Matbewson, is situated
directly across the street from the petit
toner's residence.
1t is alleged that the smoke and stencil
arising from he boiler house makes that
portion OF the neighborhood uninhabi-
table. and the plaintiff asks that the de-
fen dant be restrained from operating IT..
A temporary injunction was also
asked upon which the hearing was
granted. An order was entered granting
the petition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06

Another Aeronaut Who Has Lost His Life
I'm Foolhardy Way.

TRENTON. N. j., June 6.-Professor
Charles Richmond an seronaut of Spring
field, Ill. lost his life here yesterday. He
had advertised to make balloon ascen-
sion from Cochran Park, a pleasure re-
sort on an island In the Delaware river
near here and large crowd assembled
He is said to have been experimenting
with new style parachute resembling
wings When the car was 1000 fe t
above the earth, Richmond cut loose from
the balloon and the descent began.
1t soon became apparent that his para
chute was not working properly. The
aeronaut fell into Sturgeon pond, body
OF water on the Jersey side or the river.
Richmond, who was apparently unab le
to swim. became helpless and was
drowned before assistance could reach
him.
His body was recovered at late hour
last ghI.
Richmond was 33 years old and had
made many balloon asceusions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06

wards came down was at the table. lie
left the house.
The prisoner came down and ate w hat
sufficed for her breakfast. She went out
into the garden and while there was
taken with nausea aud vomited.
Mrs. Borden had meanwhile given
Bridget orders to wash the windows and
at about 9:3O O'Clock she said she was go
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-06

street and tried to bny some prussic acid
to clean seal skin cloak.
The Prussic Acid Incident
I'VE expect to show that the person
was without doubt the prisoner AT the
BAR" said Mr.. Moody. slowly.
To two of these present she was known
as Mr.. Borden's daughter. The other
one recognized her as IN as he saw her
In the court room.
There can be no doubt that the at
tempted purchase was made by the pris-
oner.
Mr. Moody then entered upon de-
tailed description of the house. He
spoke Of the Churchill residence, north