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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

In the House of Representatives
last week the bill extending for six
months the time within which
Chinese may be allowed to register
under the operations of the Geary
law was passed by a vote of 17s to /.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

The good times are at hand, de
cIares the Augusta (Ga.) Herald.
The men are going back on full
time in the shops, the cotton is
pouring in, the corn is coming to
town, the big mills are running in
full blast the panic is over and no
mistake about it. Trade is picking
up in every line; the railroads are
putting back trains they put off,
the steamboats, are loaded down to
gunwales. There is prosperity
where there was gloom.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

The Republicans in Ohio at the
beginning of the campaign were
figuring on the size of McKinley's
majority, but now they are trying
to devise some plan to prevent a
majority from being on the other
side.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25
The wRArreN MURDERS.
james Stone confesses. duplicating s
r,.r

Others.
WASHINGTON, Ind, Oct. 24-The hor-
rfble murder of the Wratten family
Sept. IS is no longer a mystery.
James Stone, a neighbor, who was
arrested Saturday, has made confess
sion duplicating six others in the awful
crime. The mother was hacked to
pieces with corn knives, both of her
arms being cut off and her head split
open. The father and the three chill
dren were then murdered.
Stone says that the persons impli-
Gated with him in the crime are Alonzo
Williams, John White, Glib Clark,
Grandson Cosby, Hayes and Martin
Marlborough.
According to the confession these six
men and himself have for long time
been banded together in an unlawful
organization for the purpose of assist
ing one another in various schemes of
robbery. The robbery of the Wratten
family had been under contemplation
for six months, and had been put off
for various reasons until the night of
Sept IS. Mrs. Wratten was supposed
to have large sum of money IN the
house. but they overlooked $619 in gold
and currency.
Stone says that he was to have met
the rest of the gang that night, but
when he got near the Wratten house
ne met Williams, Clark, Hayes and
Marlborough. Williams remarked that
they had lust cleaned the whole id
platter" They seized Stone, smeared
his clothing with blood, and then told
him how the crime had been done.
The murderers talked the matter over
in the yard, and called Cosby coward
for not showing up. They lamented
that they had "their fun for nothing, y
as no money had been secured.
Stone was left to discover" the muir
der, and give the alarm, and the con-
spirators then separated.
Stone told the grand jury his story,
pleaded guilty to the murder, and was
remanded to await sentence. Cosby,
Marlborough. Clark and White were ar
rested, and che whole gang was taken
to the penie ntiary for safety.
The massacre included the entire
Wratten family, Mr.. and Mrs. Denison
Wratten, oil Mrs. Wratten. mother of
Denison, and the three children.
Great Excitement.
Great excitement prevails here. Rel
atives and friends protest the innocence
OF some of the men implicated in the
Wratten murder by James e. Stones
confession. Never in the history of the
county was feeling wrought up so high.
Two of tie alleged murderers are
nephews of sid Mrs. Wratten, one of the
murdered family. They belong to fam
lilies of high standing and are accounted
among the best in the county Martin
Marlborough, one of the men arrested,
tells story which corroborates many
points in Stones confession. All the
parties arrested have been safely lodged
In the penitentiary at Jeffersonville.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

The people are now speaking out
on the money question-and they
want free silver coinage. Hereto
fore only bankers have been speak
ing, but the people are now speak
ing, and the Wall street banker will
have to hunt his hole. The Demo
cratic party and the people are for
the free coinage of silver. We be-
iieve in carrying out the pledges of
the party, and like the people, do
not intend to follow the gold bug
Democrats into Wall street.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

Bob MeEldowney is not hiding
any place when he says: eCoI. Ben
Wilson comes to Governor Mac
sCorkle's rescue in the coal business,
and says that the Governor is right;
that the Democrats have always
been in favor of coal tariff. The
only answer to that is if the Demo-
Gratis have always been in favor of
coal tariff, why the Democrats
have always been wrong about it,
and the sooner they get right the
better. We can't go about the
country making a clamor about the
wickedness of a high protective
tariff on manufactured goods, and
about the consumer paying the
tax, and then turn right around and
bawl for a tariff on coal and say that
it won't increase the price and that
the consumer doesn't it pay it. ;.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25


The Republicans of Iowa have
been compelled to withdraw their
candidate for Governor. Being him
self disbarred, bya Republican adj
ministration, from practicing in the
Pension Department, on account OF
defrauding pensioners, he began his
campaign by an attack upon the
Democratic Commissioner of PEN
sions. This prompted the Demo
Gratis to look up and publish his
record. His withdrawal from the
ticket is the result. This is but
another instance of Republican by
pocrisy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

We are opposed to compromises.
They are all more or less cowardly.
The party is pledged to repeal the
Sherman Law, compromise will
not redeem the promise.-KdnDl0lid
Gazette, Tuesday.
OF course the party is pledged to
the unconditional repeal of the
Sherman law, but will the party
carry out its pledges by simply re-
pealing the purchasing clause" OF
the Sherman law2 The purchasing
clause of this law is the only re-
deeming feature about it. Repeal
that and what will become of silver
as money. We are for the uncon-
ditional repeal of the whole law,
but are opposed to the repeal of the
purchasing clause.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

On November 9Th elections win
be held in eight States. Ohio elects
a full list of State officers with the
exception of Secretary State. Iowa
elects a Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Superintendent Of Public In
struction and Railroad Commiss-
Toner; Illinois elects Justice of the
Supreme Court; Maryland a Comp
troller and Insurance and Tax
Commissioner; Massachusetts Gov
ernor and State officers; Now Jer-
sey Treasurer, Comptroller and
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton; New York a Secretary ofstate,
Comptroller, Treasurer, Attorney
General and State Engineer, and
Rhode Island a Governor and State
officers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

To the Public.
THE ORIGINAL LAUNDRY. is the
i sMuskingum. of GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
Best work, lowest prices.
lpr4 ~ ii. LAIDLEY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25
REPEAL WILL WIN.
Silver Democrats Said to Have
Given Up the Fight
And WIN Allow the Question to
Come to a Vote.


Generally Believe Voting ON the Amend
ments TO the Bm win Commence Be
fore the End or the Present Week Some
sudden Change May Knock Calculations
Into smithereens.
WASHINGTON, Oct 24-At 1890
Tuesday Senator Harris, acting for
the silver Democrats. informed the sil-
yer Republicans that the Democrats
had concluded that after taking all the
circumstances into consideration they
had decided that their best course was
to drop the fight against the repeal bill
and allow it to come to a vote.
If this decision is not reconsidered,
and it does not seem at all probable
that it viii, the end of the present fight
viii be reached, and the result will be
in accordance with the wishes of the
president and the r9peal forces in the
senate.
The silver Republicans viii not nm
dertake to prolong the fight beyond the
time necessary to complete their
speeches, and VIII after that permit the
voting to begin upon the amendments
to the bill. 1t is generally believed that
this viii take place before the close of
the present week.
Still in body which has shown 1T
self capable of such rapid changes as
the senate, no one can tell what a day
brings forth, and there is still a possi-
bility of some rapid transformation
which may produce another change in
the situation.
There are % amendments to the
repeal bill which have been introduced
in the senate as .'intended to be offer
ed. It is not generally believed that q
very large percentage of them viii be
offered. Upon this contingency will
depend the time of the disposal of the
bill after the voting is begun.
PRESIDENT -cLEvEI AND,s weAiTA
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

FOR SALE 600 2 and 3 year
old bearing Chinkapin bushes for
fall and spring planting, for sale;
also these nuts for sale; also 1000
Box Bushes Of all sizes and prices.
Apply to JOHN S. MIBIER,
Point Pleasant, W. Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-10-25

The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
depot Ct Indialapolia burned.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. Geo. Hazard, of Tacoma, is in
town.
Mrs. Kate Hobson came up from San
Francisco yesterday.
Mr.. W. H. Barker returned from San
Francisco yesterday.
Mr., G. f. Newton, of Portland. was
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. F. L. Purvine, of McMinnville
is guest of Miss Ethel Andrews, OF
this city.
Mr.. T. L. Collins, of Chicago, was
among the arrivals at the Occident
yesterday.
Mr.. M. Mendelsohn, of Moscow, Ida
no, came down from Portland yester-
day morning.
Attorney ]. H. Smith was a passen-
ger on the State of California for San
Francisco yesterday.
Dick Carruthers, who has been at
tending the Stanford University in
California, returned yesterday.
The Misses Mabel and Virginia White
came up from San Francisco yesterday.
They will spend the summer the guests
of Colonel and Mrs. James Taylor.
Mr. w. Sine, one of the old-time
members of the Olympic club, of San
Francisco, and formerly one of that
clubs best athletes, is in the city. Mr..
Slime is a brother-in-law of Cashier
Jones, of the firm Of Corey Bros.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
THE JUDGE AND THE GIRL.

James Payne, the English novelist
gives an odd instance Of mispronun-
citation. During an action Of nuisance
and trespass brought by one neighbor
against another, witness was put
into the box who made a great SEN
sation. Miss Iles," he said, was
thrown over the wall not only once
but half dozen times"
"Stop, STOP" said the Judge, why
we know nothing of tins. Woo was
Miss lies. and why did they throw heI
over the wall so repeatedly
And after all, it was only The wit
ness peculiar method of p"uncuncing
missiles
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
LADIES' TEA

Is a pleasant drink, which will be
borne by the stomach without nau-
sea or gripping. 1t acts thoroughly ON
the liver, kidneys and reproductive or
gans. A gentle physic, efficient diu-
retic, and is most useful in scant or
painful menstruation, 1t aids diges-
ton and reduces corpulency; clears the
complexion, rendering 1t fair, and re-
storing the natural tone of the skin,
for it removes the bile, which by ac-
cumulation, produces the sallow, mud
dy complexion. peculiar to the con-
stipated. Sold by all druggists.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
Specimen Cases.

s. H. Clifford, New Cassel Wis, was
his stomach was disordered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree. appetite
fell away. and he was terribly reduced in
flesh and strength. Three bottles OF Elec-
trio Bitters cured him.
Edward Shpherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had
a running sore on his leg of eight years
standing. Used three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. and his leg is sound and well.
John Speaker, Catawba, o., had five
large Fever sores on his leg, doctors said
he was incurable. One bottle Electric
Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured him entirely. Sold by Chas.
Rogers, druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Professor Lyman presided at the
meeting of the Rescue Club last even
ing and Miss Mamie Fannon was pl-
anist. After prayer by Mr.. Lyman the
following program was successfully
rendered: Recitation, Miss Myrtle
Blinn; Recitation, Jennie Mcneil" !"
Miss Katie Writ; Recitation. Miss
Florence; Reading, 1.-THE Present Cris=
is," Professor H. s. Lyman; Piano So
10, Miss Olga Noe; Vocal duet, Misses
Pearl and frankie Holden, Miss Pearl
Holden accompandst; Song, by Miss
Bertha Fannon, accompanied by Miss
Fannon; Recitation, Miss Myrtle Blinn;
Recitation. The Fireman's Story" by
Benjamin Strobel. The committee on
program for next week was appointed
as follows; Charles Fricke. C. E. Hoop
er. and Miss Olga Noe. Three persons
signed the pledge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

little common sense. It should be re-
membered that any oil whose flashing
point is below 100 degrees is extremely
unsafe, but most people are not aware
that neither apparatus nor technical
skill is necessary in order to test the
flashing point Of any sample of oil.
Any one can make the experiment for
himself by taking pint cup, filling it
nearly full Of water, and placing it on
the stove with a thermometer in it.
When the water mas reached temper
ature of 100 degrees, take off the cup,
and pour teaspoonful Of the oil to
be tested on the surface. Stir 1t with
the spoon, so that the oil shall be
thoroughly heated, then pass a lighted
match closely over the surface. If the
oil ignites it is unsafe and should not
be used
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Another smashup, occurred yesterday
at the grading tramway onOlney street
About 3 o'clock, when a carload Of
earth was being run down to the
dump, the windlass gave way and both
the down car and the returning empty
truck rushed at a terrific speed to the
bottom of the steep incline. The work.
men hearing the unusual noise,
cleared out of the way, narrowly es-
Gaping the heavily laden truck, which
with the empty one went overheard
and was smashed to pieces on the
rocks below. The graders hauled up
the pieces and by night had repaired
the trucks sufficiently to resume work
tomorrow morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Last year the fishermen scarcely
made wages" said Sofus Jensen, the
secretary of the Fishermen's Union,
yesterday, land although they have
done little better this year, the scar
city of fish may well be viewed with
alarm by the Gamers and those de-
pendent on salmon fishing for support
for themselves and families. OF course"
nothing for their lives, get good catches
by going out in the breakers, but for
every one who gets good catch,
there are two who get scarcely any.
The men are simply living on the hope
of better times coming"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
REDUCED RATES ON THE UNION
PACIFIC.

Commencing May list. round trip
rates to Chicago will be reduced to
$9S5O; Omaha, Kansas City and Sioux
City, $780,; Denver, $40. Tickets good
via other lines returning. For further
information call at ticket office U. p.
dock. G.. w. LOUNSBERRY,
Agent, Astoria, Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
GREAT AIR.

Tid-Bit: "And is the air healthy
here?" asked a visitor to a mountain
resort.
Excellent, sir. excellent One can
become centenarian here in little
while"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

An accident occurred ut the Union
Pacific wharf yesterday which resulted
only in the immersion of William
Bensch, in the cold waters of the har-
Dor. The victim was trucking freight
and slipped, falling overheard, the
truck going after him. Truck and man
were rescued nothing the worse.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

The election to vote bonds for s1o-
900 for the erection of the proposed
schoolhouse in Uppertown wHs held
yesterday. The voting was light, but
all were in favor of the school,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Nearly all the Portland people who
came down to attend the sociable given
by the Workingmen last evening, re-
turned on the steamer Thompson last
night. leaving this city at 12 o'clock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

The gas engine recently used in the
Lannetar office was attached yesterday
by Sheriff Smith on a Judgment grant
ed sometime ago against Saari and
Hakuuist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

The excess of passengers over the
number that the Danube is allowed to
carry amounts to 1923, entailing pen
atty of over $4,000 The steamer was,
as has been stated, also libeled on 9th
er counts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

One of the largest bears ever seen
in these parts was recently killed near
Eagle Cliff. The skin was purchased by
P. j. Meany, and is now being dressed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
NOTICE!

Use Zinfandel wine intead Of coffee or
tea 80 cents per gallon. Don't forget
Peach and apricot brandy, also French
Cognac and wine at Alex. Gilbert's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
ABOUT THE CITY.

Strawberries are to be purchased in
the market
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

A two-story residence is under con-
struction near the brewery. 1t is for
William Wilson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

The bells and gongs of the entire
fire department were tried yesterday
and found in perfect order.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Wing Lee has just received full line
of Japanese curiosities and fancy goods.
Will sell at cost. 529 Third street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

German services will be held as us
ual at the Congregational church this
afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Meany is the leading tailor and pays
the highest cash price FOR fur skins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

One of Sherman's horses made hole
in the planking on Fourth street yes
terday, and was III imminent danger
of breaking his leg for minute or
two. He was placed on 'planka" firma
again, however, without injury having
resulted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

For all kinds of job printing, go to
Del. Ferguson, upstairs, Astorian build
ing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Ryan & Co. $751; Third street, have
Just received a full line of 1893 patterns
in wall paper, and comprising all the
latest designs and shades. at the low
est prices. Call and see them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

The bills for supplies and attendance
upon Olsen, the smallpox patient,
have been approved by the board Of
health
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

If you want some extra fine photos
Mooers' is the place to get them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

A young girl is wanted to do light
housework, two hours each day. Apply
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Parties visiting in Portland can get The
Daily Astorian at Handley & Haas news
stand 150 First street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Workmen were engaged yesterday
repairing the road bed of the street
railway.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Del. Ferguson, general job printer,
Astorian building, upstairs. First
class work at reasonable rates.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Fresh fish received at the Albatross
Fish market daily. Salmon 10 cents
per pound
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

The new and revised prayer book
and hymnals can now be had at Griffin
& Reeds
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Cancelled United. States postage
stamps wanted. See want ad.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Free at Crows gallery, a life-size
crayon with every dozen cabinets or
dered. Offer good for 80 days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Any one can be his own coal oil in
spector by using a Thermometer and a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Remember the Austin House at the Sea-
side Is open the year around.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

Twenty-nine applications for men,
bership in Seaside Lodge No IL, A. O..
u. W., were handed in last evening
and acted upon at the lodge meeting
which preceded the sociable. This is
the largest number by nine that was
sion. A wrong impression has been en-
tertained by many persons who have
recently discussed the rules governing
the Workingmen regarding the time
when beneficiary certificates take eff
feet. 1t has been stated that these do
not take effect until the holders have
been members for six months. The
statement is erroneous, as the benefl-
ciary certificates take effect the min
ute the member takes the Worlmens
degree. That the knowledge of this
fact alone is worth considerable in
some circumstances, was evidenced a
few days ago in the cases of two MEM
bers of Seaside Lodge, one of whom
had been member but four weeks,
cillu lllC OIllCl udNlll6 PuI III
his application. The men referred to
are fishermen, named Edward Edling
and Margido Yensen, and they were
capsized near the BAR When their
frail craft overturned there seemed
but little prospect of succor, as they
were we'll out toward sea, and 1t
seemed only question of time when
they would be washed off the bottom
of the boat. In this dilemma, the
thoughts Of the men naturally turned
to the wives and little ones at home.
Neither of the two were well off, but
the consolation that Edling received
when he realized that his wife and
little ones would have $4,000 In case he
died made his apparently near end
much less terrible. Not so with Yensen,
who knew that his loss meant destitu-
ton to those left behind. But the life
saving crew from Fort Candy picked
up both, and now they are thank
full not alone for their escape from a
watery grave, but because, also, that
they are members of Seaside Lodge
No. IL, A. o. U. w.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07
nnasts gone.

The British ship Cabul, 1897 tons,
Captain Doyle, is on the way to this
port from London, 1876 days out.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

The steamship Campania was due to
leave New York yesterday on her
maiden trip across the Atlantic from
this side.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-07

L. p. Fisher, newspaper advertising
agent, H Merchants Exchange, San Fran
cisco, is our authorized agent. This paper
is kept on file at his Office.