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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
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Listen, my masters. speak naught but truth.
From dawn to dawn they drifted on and on.
Not knowing whittier or to what dark end.
Now the north frOZe them, now the hot south
scorched.
Some called to God an found great comfort so;
Some gnashed their teeth with curses, and some
laughed
An empty laughter seeing that they lived,
So sweet was breath between their foolish lips
Day after day the came relentless sun,
Night after night the same IMPLYING stRrsl
At intervals fierce lightnings tore the clouds.
Showing vast hollow spaces, ald the sleet
Kissed. and the torrents of the sky were loosed.
From time TO time a hand relaxed its grip.
And some pale wretch slid down ssatl the dark
With stffied moan, and transient horror seized
The rest who waited, knowing what must be.
At every turn strange shapes reached up and
clutched
The whirling wreck, held on awhile, and then
Slipped back into the blackness whence they
came.
Ah, hapless folk. to be so tost and torn,
So racked by hunger, fever, fire and wave,
And swept ut last into the nameless void
Frail girls, strong men, and mothers with their
babesl
And were none saved?
My masters, not souli
oh, shipman. woeful. woeful is thy tale!
Our hearts are heavy, and our eyes are dimmed.
What ship is this that suffered such i'll fate5
What ship, my masters2 Know ye not? The
Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
A MAN WITH A BIG HEAD.

He Has Already Outlived Doctors Who
Bought His Skull Years Ago.
This question about Ben Buffers
enormous brain reminds me of an
odd character who now resides in
Neutrality-suspicious. j. Parker, a
man who has natural case of "big
head" that surpasses anything known
in physiological or anatomical litera-
turc. Butler had G3 ounces of brain,
but this man Parker surAy has 100
ounces. If his skull is no thicker
than that of the average man and
the specific gravity of tho thought
matter contained therein is similar
to that of the small headed varieties
of the genus homo, then Mr.. Parker
will show a brain weight as much
greater than that of Butler, Cunier
and other big Drained men as theirs
were greater than an every day Har-
rison Republicans.
Parkers head is simply enormous,
measuring a fraction over 80 inches
around, that of the average man"
being II inches smaller Mr.. Parker
is man of about 30 years of age.
Twenty or 25 years ago three Wash
ington physicians noticed the mon
strous size of his brain pan and re-
solved to own it after Mr. Parker had
no further use for it. They called
him in one day and nade known
their desires. At that time he was a
business man of the capital, not ex-
actly as successful as the Stewards,
Drexels and Girards-still he was
making fair living.
These medicos proposed to him
that he retire on bonus or subsidy
which they would pay regularly if
he would sign an agreement to the
effect that they were to be the sole
owners of his gigantic skull and con-
tents after he had ''shuf1ied off this
mortal coil" An agreement was
soon arrived at, and Parker retired
on the endowment" which was then
and there set aside for his mainte
nance.
understand that he has already
outlived two of the physicians that
made the proposal, and that the third
is likely to lose all interest in the
skulls before Parker relinquishes his
right to what is known as 1.-The big
gest head in the world. st. Louis
Republic.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
BoIling Domn q Speecll.

An old newspaper man in Wash
ington tells this story of Mr.. Blaine:
my first experience with Mr..
Blaine was when a correspondent
for a western paper, endeavored
10 get him to withdraw from the
official reports of the house speech
which he had made, in order that 1
might make an abstract of it.
"How much of this do you want
to use2" Mr.. Blaine asked.
"I replied that thought would
send about half of it"
"Then L will make an abstract
myself" said he, reducing it one
half 1 do not doubt your skill, but
L want this speech boiled down by
its friends ~ Y. World.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Loves Perseverance.

Nothing succeeds like success, and
a young man in Detroit is in fair
way to prove the truth of the AK
iom if perseverance is any sign of a
ducks nest. He has been in love
with girl for long time, and
there has been no doubt in the
minds of their respective friends
that she has refused him more times
than one. Not long ago he told his
roommate that on that evening he
was going to ask her again. AT
midnight when he returned he was
SO cheerful that his friend hardly
thought it necessary to ask him
about his success, but he did.
He shocked his head.
"WhatI She didn't refuse you,
did she?"
"Yes."
"That's too bad. By Jovel I'd
let her CO." -
ats all right" said the suitor,
confidently. al didn't expect any
better luck. It's the thirteenth
time I've asked her, and, of course,
she wouldn't accept. I've got an
open field now before me, and you
bet I'll have her yet"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Birds and Cholera.

1t is an old belief that in cholera
years, especially during the preva-
lence of the disease, birds and flies
are conspicuous by their absence.
Creditable writer's informs us that
in times when deaths of the dread
disease are greatest martins, spar
rows and other kinds of birds have
been known to take a sudden de-
parture. Whatever truth there may
be in the story on this case, it will
have to await varifcation. If fwinged
creatures make predictions respect
ing cholera visitations they are GER
tainly encouraging this year, for
never before, SO early in the spring,
have singing birds been more nu-
merous or in more jrbilant voice in
this region than they are at present,
and house flies are putting in an
unusually early appearance.
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10 the Boys.

You'll never discover new lands. my boys,
II you always follow the beaten track
You'll never stand firm on the mountain height
II you're always hnitin9 and gazing back
Strike out for yourself. but be suno the path
Is not girt with the noxious weeds OF sin.
That no sharp edged rocks OF some deadly vice
Or pitfalls Of folly be found therein-
Choose the path Of honor and virtue. boys.
And let no one teTapt you to swerve aside;
Its guide cboards-temperancc, purity. truth
Who follows their guidance few dangers be-
tide
There may not be wealth and fame at the end.
But wealth and fame do not constitute bliss
A pure, perfect manhood. and noble life
There's nothing worth striving for, boys. but
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Temperance Test.

We hope the report is true that
President Cleveland is raising a
temperance test for oficeholding.
1t is something now to hear of
high official inquiring of an appli-
cant for appointment: Does he
drink Sobriety is a standard of
fitness for public duty which poll
ticians may not like, as there will
be no place in such case for some
of them, and of their friends; but it
would meet the hearty Endorsement
ofthe best classes ofsociety through
out the land. The fact is, the moro
we look into the question, the moro
reason is there why the principle of
personal abstinence from all intoxi-
cants should be applied to govern
mental positions as well as in busi-
ness pursuits. Experience shows
that the temperate man, other things
being equal, does better work, and
is more reliable. In commercial
life the qualified workman who does
not drink is preferred to the one
who does. Railroad companies will
not now permit any of their en-
ployees to drink during business
hours. Temperance employees COM
mand a premium in all responsible
situations in trade; why not, then
in administration circles?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

The last legislature passed an act
that aims at delinquent taxpayers.
Itrequires the publication in a news
paper in each county for one week
of the names of all persons who have
not paid their taxes when the de-
linquent list is made out, about the
18th of Jnne. The act is intended
to stimulate a prompt payment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

Wife-HOw is my husband, doctorf
Doctor think he has taken a turn
for the better, madam He's just
paid me bill that's been owing for
a long time Exchange.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Helen Gould is a beautiful. sin

Helen Gould is beautiful, simp-
le-mannered, gentle unassuming
and charitable girl. Although rich
even in her own right, she has not
been encouraged to be a belle.
Fully realizing her position and
prospects, she has yet been train
ed hospital nurse, and a music
teacher, with many young pupils.
Il cannot endure wasting time she
is reported to have said; and during
her mothers and fathers illness she
took complete charge of the sick
rooms, and cooked, watched and
nursed the invalids with extraordi-
nary devotion. Jay Gould taught
his daughter to value a gentle and
womanly character more than
wealth and social position.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
TIL. Thing 10 Do.

Mr. Legal Gabby-f your neigh
bor's dog Injuries one of your chick
ems, you can collect damages, but il
he injuries one of your children you
cannot What is the moral of that3
Friend = Raise chickens. = Texas
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

The Fancee-No two persons think
Ilike, 1 suppose.
The Caller-Youn not say that
Ehen you see your wedding presents
coming in.-Life.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Good Manners at Home.

The presence of good manners is
nowhere more needed or more eff
tective than in the household, and
perhaps nowhere more rare. When
ever familiarity exists, there is +
tendency to loosen the check up sell
fish conduct which the presence of
strangers involuutarily produces.
Many persons who are kind and
courteous in company, are rude and
careless with those whom they love
best. Emerson says: Good man
ners are made up ofpetty sacrifices, y
and certainly nothing can more
thoroughly secure the harmony and
peace of the family circle than the
habit of making small sacrifices,
one for another. Children thus
learn good manners in the best and
most natural way, and habits thus
acquired will never leave them.
Courtesy and kindness will never
lose their power or their charm,
while all spurious limitations of them
are to be despised.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

DR.. LACY REsiGNs.-Rev. T. H.
Lacy, d. D., Rector of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Weston, has
rendered his resignation to the
Yestry, to take effect about the 18th
of June. We understand that he
has received a call from a parish in
Southwestern Virginia, and has de-
termined to accept it. DIR. Lacy
has been resident of Weston for
more than seven years, during
which time he has been a diligent
and tireless worker for the cause of
christianity. His pastorate here
has been very successful indeed; and
his many friends in Weston and
Lewis county will be sorry to learn
of his proposed departure Weston
Democrat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

Main St, Robt- U Brooking, Rector. Servi-
ces every lst and 81 Sunday, II n. m, and ev-
cry Sunday T:30 p. m. Holy Communion LIST
sunday in each month. Sunday School at
$50 a. IN. OctI-tL
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
An IdrI of fhe Sunshine

The girl was fair. Soft blue he
eyes as the skies, and pink an,
white her checks as the mounts
peaks at sunrise, and golden lig
her hair as the moonlight air. -
Alb, she was very fair.
Uncrowned, save by her tossi
tresses, she stood facing the east a
the sun came and kissed her.
Kissed her long and lovingly. Z
Her mother saw her there anC
called to her.
"Let me linger here, dear moth
err" pleaded the:fair being. 9Th
air is SO sweet, the fragrance of
flowers so rich, the skies abov
are SO tenderIy blue, and D
dear, 1 feel as if 1 were
queen standing here in the
reign of the sum-"
The mother appeared al
"Fudge," she exclaimed,
ought to have sense enough
in out of that sort of reign.
you know you'll be freckIed
than a turkey egg?"
And a heavy black cloud ros
and swiped the sun across thS
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23
Gee. w. Thompson make !

Geo. W. Thompson makes a
cellent railroad president. !
his efficient management the
River Road, notwithstandil
nancy difficulties to be ov
stands on a sound finane
and is giving the pubffd
service. The management
ly have the spirit of pro
Parkersburg Sentinel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-05-23

L i lCAh
Siftings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
PROCLAMATION.
CITY OF SAVANNAH, MAYORS OFFICE.
Savannah G. SEM Il 1903

CITY OF SAVANNAH, MAYORS OFFICE. !
Savannah Gl.,.SepL. 49, 1893
On account of the prevalence of yellow
fever in the city Of Brunswick, Ca, and for
the pu1 o5e of protecting the people of Sa.
vannah tlerefr Jm, a rigid quarantine is now
hereby declared against the city Of Bruins
wick and against al other p a res and dis
tricts in the S at Of Georgia which may be-
come infected with yellow fever.
No persons, gage cars, toats. vessels,
freights or pacl yes OF any kind from Bruins
wick, or any other infected place in the state
of Georgia, will be allowed to enter the city
Of Savannah except persons and baggage
from United States camp Of detention near
WayneSville and holding certificate Of officer
commanding same.
No mails from said places, unless and until
disinfected under regulations from the United
States postal authorities, VIII / e allowed to
enter Savannah.
Persons from other points must provide
themselves with proper health certificates or
they will not be allowed 10 enter the city.
This quarantine Will continue in fore until
further notice.
The officers, agents and all persons in
charge Of railroads, steamboats,, express com
panies and other means Of public conveyance.
are requested to assist in enforcir G this QUAR-
antine
Given under my hand cnl official signature
and seal of said city at the city of Savannah,
Georgia, this thirteenth day of September,
eighteen hundred and ninety-three
JNO. J. MCDONOUGH, Mayor
Attest: F. f. REBARER. Clerk Of Council.
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THE GAINEY CASE.
1t Has Been Postponed Until the De,
cember Term.

Waycross. Ga, Oct. 29.-The case of
the state VS. Ransom Carney. charged
with having murdered a negro man near
Blackshear thirteen years ago, came up
for trial in Pierce superior court last
week, but was postponed until the De-
GENDER term, on account of one OF tho
principal WI ncsses being sick. Mr.
Galuey passed through this place on his
way home I'm SuwanuC2 county, Florida.
He was ia his private conveyance. He
said that when he was arrested, about
.Wo months ago he was informed by
scores of citizens that IL lie did not want
% re brought back they would prevent
ais arrest lie came, he said, because he
believed Doe would be- acquitted OF the
murder lie said taat the man Carter,
Nho was sich lbs his main witness. whose
l5.lmOuy alone would clear him
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OFFICE BOARD OF SANITARY COMM'Rs,
SAVANNAH, GA, Sept 49, 1898
Citizens are earnestly requested to coop
crate with the health authorities in sustain
ing rigid quarantine against Brunswick. 1t
is necessary for the preservation Of our health
that all persons from Brunswick he kept out
ofthe city, and citizens are requested to aid
the authorities in apprehendlng suspects who
may be in the city at the present time. or
those who may in the future evade quarantine
and enter the city.
All persons are warned against harboring
people from Brunswick under penalty of the
law All persons are also warned against
spreading false rumors as TO the existence of
yellow fever in this city, and all good citizens
should report to the city authorities the
authors OF all such reports so damaging to
our every interest
JNO. J. MCDONOUGH, Chairman.
W. F. Drummer Secretary
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NOTICE
CITY OF SAVANNAH.

CITY OF SAVANNAH
OFFICE BOARD SANITARY COMMISSIONERS.
Sept. 49, 1898. !
The following resolution WIS passed at a
meeting of the Board of Sanitary Commits
sioners, held this day. and is published for
information Of all concerned:
Resolved, That all persons who have come
into this city from Brunswick since Vel wv
fever made its appearan ,e in said city. be re-
CURED TO report to the health officer, TO whom
they shall state IN Ter what circumstances
they came to this city
Resolved, further That all persons who
have come into this city from Brunswick since
September 9th be requir, to leave Savanna 81
Immediately with all their luggage
JOHN J. MCDONOUGH. Chairman.
w. f. Drummer, Health Of1icer.
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IN AN IRATE FATHERS CLUTCH.
a Man Who Ruined Girl and Fled
Jailed at a Pistols Point.

a Man Who Ruined a Girl and Fled
Jailed at Pistols Point.
Atlanta, Ca, Oct 20.-Robert f.
Moves, a merchant, of Toccoi walked
into the police station tonight with a
pistol in one hand and holding a well
dressed young man by the coat collar.
The young man gave his name as Albert
Bailey and was locked in q cell on the re-
quest of Moves.
The larter's story is a dramatic one.
Young Bailey was employed as a machin-
ist at Toccoa, and while living there be-
came the accepted sutton for the hand of
Merchant Moves pretty daughter. Two
months ago, however, the young man
disappeared suddenly without leaving
his address behind. His betrothed
did not know whittier he had gone. but
the fearful confession that she made to
her father brought him to a quick realiza-
ton that the missing young man must be
found. The merchant accordingly placed
his business in other hands and started
out with VOW to bring young Bailey
back to the scene of his deception. if he
had to make a circuit of the globe to
catch him.
THE FUGITIVE LOCATED.
For nearly two months he has been
prosecuting his search. A few
days ago, MIR. Moves heard of
Bailey in Chattooga county, and at
once turned in that direction. After
his long hum was rewarded. and at the
point of his pistol, the angry father started
the gay youth back to the scene Of his
deception. The charge against him is
seduction under promise of marriage.
Moves VOWS he will not pause in his ven
Peancc until Convict's chain hangs about
the man whom he accuses of running his
home. Young Baily was badly flightened
when taken in hand by the station house
Official for safe keeping until tomorrow,
when the peculiar journey on to Toccoa
will be resumed. His only denial of the
indignant fathers accusation is that he
was under promise to marry the betrayed
iri
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
Holiness Meotings at WaYcross.

Waycross, Ga, Oct. 29.-The meetings
of the holiness convention at the Meth
odist church have been largely attended.
and have resulted in much good There
appears to be Il general revival going on.
The delegates are enthusiastic in their
work OF saving souls. Many sinners have
protested Christ, while many members of
the church have reconsecrat ted themselves
to God. The meetings will continue sew
crnl DAVIS lOnpnr
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NOTICE
TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC

l will occupy part Of the same stables that
have always occupied, Hull and McDonough
streets. Ny Office will be on McDonough
street, Messrs. John Feciy & Son having pur-
chased part of the building [ now occupy. I
will endcavor to give my friends and the pub
lie the same attention and ccre have always
given them in livery ana boarding business
Thanking them for past faYors and asking a
continuance OF the same, respectful yours
=. w. HARMON agent
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NOTICE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH.

MAYORS OFFICE, sept. 10, 1898.
Yellow fever has Teen declared epidemic at
Brunswick, and the citizens Of that Inflated
City are in distress ard need the necessaries of
life. A subscrlptonlist is now open at the office
OF the Clerk of Council, where cash subscrlp-
tions and all other donations will be received
Packages Of all Kinds donated for the .uffer-
ers viii be sent to Brunswick by the S, F. &
W. Railway free Of Charge.
JOHN J. MCDONOUGH, Mayor.
Attest: f. L. REBARER Clerk Of Council
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NOTICE.

All bills against the British steamship
AZALEA must be presented at our Office by u
o'clock noon THIS DAY, or payment will be
del aired.
WILDER g. 20 Aoan+s
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c. Il. HUIET CO,
COTTON, GRAIN, PROVISIONS, STOCKS,
80 Bay street.
Board of Trade Building.

Representing Atwood, Violet s. Co. New
York and New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Lamson Bros, & Co, Chicago Board of trade
and Purneu Hagaman q Co., New York
Stock Exchange.
VcleDhOnp 164
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees Of the
British steamship AVALON, Cox, master
will be responsible for any debts contracted
by the crew.
j. F. MINIS & CO.. Consignees.
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THE SEASON

For weddings and presents is now on, and, If
you want an article of real merit and full
value, you can get it at J. GARDENERS,
1lS Broughton street.
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MTUUINW7f
Wedding invitations and caras .1T i1 DE
engraved 90 the shortest Aot', ...,.''au.l vel
selected stock OF tine papers. '-. -aurts
cards especially for such oruei9'
sent on application. .,,-.. Hpg5k
MoKNlHG NEWS PRINTING ~ w.
Savannah Ga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

That very few persons have perfect ewes. II
must ce evident that II requires both knowl
cage ana Skill TO know what the eyes need
ana to mt them properly with glasses Those
VINO trust this work to uninstructed dealers
are erlminally careless OF tho most valuable
OF an me senses. their sight In addition to
graduating in Germany and nv thirty venrs'
practical experience l have taken a course
ana graduated " school Of optics in New
York ana learned the latest and Test methods
OF asccrtalnihg tho different defects OF the
eyes ana their proper correction so that I
can ut you properly with glasses that viii
strengthen ard improve your cycsight instead
OF rapidly running H. as poorly ntged glasses
Will always do. No charge for Examination
DIR. N. sCHwAB & SON,
Graduated OPticiana
IA. = BAN Street.
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OFFICE BOARD OF SANITARY CoMMRs.

WILDER g. CO., Agents.
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THROUGHOUT THE TERRITORY.
Election Reports from various Towns
Rnd Counties 60 special service OF
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OGDEN, Nov. The total vote In
the five wards OF this city ate pm. Is
1870 GU. OF total Of about 5000 regis.
tered. Indications arc that a iull vote
will be pollod. While 10th sides
claim tho election Indications nre
that Patton, the Democratic candidate
for mayor will be- elected by small
majority, while the general officers II
the city outside Of mayor Will be Re.
publican.
The vote for councillors Is very even;
tho Republicans will elect their coun.
ciloTs Ia the frst ami fourth, while
tho ticket will be split In the other
wards.
Rivsrialc has finished their count
and the ReI u0licans Will win by a
majority OF Ave.
North Ogden will so Democratic by
about ten votes.
The tolnl vote no $3.50 was 20s2. No
change since last Dispatch. rhe county
viii probably 20 Democratic with the
exception Of Mckay, the Republican
candidate Tor representative. Every.
thing is quiet. A heavy vote Will be
pollsd.