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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08
COMING WEST.
The House River and Harbor Committee
Ona Junketing Trip.

CUMtNH WEST.
The House River and Harbor Committee
ona Junketing Trip.
WAsHIEeToN, D. G., Nov 3-The
COMMITTEES on Rivers and Harbors
Of the House Of Representatives, has
arranged pleasant little junket for
next week. Those members who
istill remain here will leave with
Chairman Blanchard ON Tuesday
morning for Pittsburg.
On Wednesday the Washington
contingent will be joined by other
mombers at Pittsburg aud go up the
Monongahela river and inspect the
improvements on that stream under
the control of the Monongahela
Navigation Co. Thursday night the
junketers viii leave Pittsbnrg for
Cincinnati, arriving there Friday
morning, where they will be met
and taken in charge by Congressman
Berry, of Newport. and others, and
accompanied to the Kentucky State
Capital, where they will commences
an inspection of the million. dollar
improvements on the Kentucky
river and to ascertain how much
more money will be necessary to
complete the improvements desired.
Judge Caldwell, who leaves for
home to-morrow, has arranged with
the COMMITTEES to telegraph him
when they leave Pittsburg, SO that
he can arrange to meet them, and,
if possible, induce them to go "oyer
the Rhine" and inspect the s'im-
provements" on the north side of
that stream. The Judge, however,
is not hopeful of convincing the
committee that it should report in
fAvorof an appropriation for the
Rhine. OF course the Sergeant at.
Arms will look after any contingent
expenses that may be contracted
while in the Queen City.
After inspecting improvemen;son
the Kentucky River the Blue Grass
Statesmen will accompany the COM
mitteemen to Point Pleasant, w.
Va, where they will be turned over
to the tender mercies of Congress
men Anderson and Capehart. They
will then proceed to the Great
Kanawha River for the purpose of
inspecting the improvements on that
stream and to determine what is
necessary in the way of appropria-
ton during the coming session of
Congress.
The members of the committee
are Newton R. Blanchard, of Louis
lana; Thos. G. Catchings, of Mississ-
ippi; Rufus E. Lester, of Georgia;
Richard 81. Clark, of Alabama; VIM.
a. Jones, of Virginia; Chas. a. Paige
of Rhode Island; John D. Anderson,
of West Virginia, and Anthony Ca
menetti, of California, Democrats;
and Philip D. McCulloeh, Jr., of
Arkansas; Lyman E. Barnes, of
Wisconsin; Thos. J. Henderson, of
Illinois; Binger Hermann, of Oregon;
Samuel Nj. Stevenson, of Michigan;
Warren P. Hooker, of New Jersey;
Chas. 81. Grosvenor, of Ohio, and
Chas. e. Rayburn, of Pa, Republi.
cans. The committee will be ac-
companied by several newspaper
men.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08
TOOK HIS LIFE.
Because of Complications in His Bush
ness Affairs.

Because Of Complications in His BUSH
ness Affairs.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, Nov. e.
Edward Hill, 80, owner of one of
the largest dry goods stores, here,
suicided by shooting himselfthrough
the head. He died instantly. He
was the senior member of the firm
of Harrison & Hill. Business troub-
les caused the decd. Harrison died
a few months ago in Baltimore and
left things in a bad shape, which
Mr.. Hill could not straighten up.
The firm has headquarters in Balti-
more. Hills wife is nearly pros
trated, and it is feared that the
shock will kill her.
The unfortunate man was well
known in this community, where
he bad many warm friends who will
be panied to read the above dis
patch.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Thieves entered the Ohio River
Railroad Office at Ripley, Jackson
county, Saturday, during the night
and stole $50. The work appears
to have been done by professional
thieves, who are believed to be the
same ones that robbed the Ravens
wood postofice some days ago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

iA2AuNAJ-
Mr.. Skinner, formerly editor and
proprietor Of the PomeroY Daily
Search Light, made this Office a
pleasant call last Saturday.
Miss Mamie Bell went nutting
with a party of Fair Haven friends
Thursday, but on her return a
close observer might have discover
ed some rosy apples instead of
hickory nuts in her basket
Hon. Rankin Wiley, Jr., was a
business visitor to Charleston the
first of the week.
MrssW. q. Tomlipson has return
ed home from an extended visit to
the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. c. W. Harper, of Raymond
City, was a visitor to our town
several days the past week.
Rev. Grover, pastor of the upper
Presbyterian church, has moved his
family from Arkansas to this place.
Miss Liya Simpson, editor Gazette,
was mp at Charleston on a news
paper deal, few days last week.
Mr.. Sim flanagan, who has been
for the past eight years, an en-
ploye at West Virginia Penitentiary,
arrived home Saturday. He has
rented a house in this place, and
will move here, and engage in the
coal business.
Mrs. Frederick Ansley and fam
lily, of New York, arrived here on
Sunday evening. Mr.. Ansiey is
the Secretary of the Standard Fold !.
ing Bed Company, of this place,
and his family will become resi-
dents of our town.
Miss Tena Gwinn, of Glenwood,
who has been here on a visit to her
sister, Mrs. John L. Written, re-
turned home Monday.
The hunting party from here re
ports the killing of three deer last
week.
Mrs. John Young, who has been
on the sick list, is improving.
Hon. Jas. Capehart and family
have returned from WASHINGTON
Miss Chapman, of Virginia, rem
dered a beautifuleolo "Just as ] Am"
at the Episcopal church Sunday
night.
Mrs. Williamson, who made
trip to Cincinnati on the Jennie
Campbell, with her husband, Capt.
Aaron Williamson, returned home
Monday.
Hon. Jas. B. Menager went up to
Charleston, yesterday.
Mr.. oran Kiger, of Gsllipolis, was
up last week on a visit to his par
ents.
Miss. Alberta Gibbons nicely
entertained a number of her friends
at her homo on last Saturday
evening.
Miss Nettie Brown, of Hartford
City, and Miss Blanche Hogg, Of
Clifton, who have been the guests
of Hon. G. E. Hogg and family, re
turned home Sunday.
a. c. Hall, Esq, of Charleston,
and a member of the Board of Di-
rectors of the State Penitentiary,
was in town yesterday.
Col. d. sealy, of Charleston, came
down from Charleston, yesterday,
and will remain several days.
Miss Lucy McGufin, of seweII, is
visiting her uncle, W. Fl. Hogg, in
the Flats, and will remain all winter.
Mr.. Bird Nash, of Charleston, was
a business visitor to our town, Tues
day.
Miss Matte Miller, who has been
the guest of Mrs. G. W. NJ. Hooff,
this city, for some months past. re-
turned to her home at Poca, yester-
day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

The new brick block on Sixth
street will ssoon be ready for the
roof 1t win be handsome struct-
ure when completed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

IN CONCENTRATIONS next
season we understand the fol
lowing business blocks are being
considered:
A. @. Van Glider, two;story
brick store house on the corner of
Third and Main streets.
The Hill sisters, two story
boarding house adjoining the Elks
building.
john G. Stortz, to rebuild on the
property destroyed by fire, opposite
the Opera House. and also the cree
ton of a handsome building on the
corner Of Main and Sixth streets.
There are also a number of tasty
dwelling houses in contemplation
for spring building.
The x. & NJ officials are discuss
ing the project of erecting hand
some and commodions brick depot
at this place.
So be of good cheer, you wiII'find
the old town has lifein her yet, and
when money gets easier things will
boom here.
CLENDENIN ITEMS Mr.. VIM.
Blake and Miss Clara Hogsett, of
Hogsett, were married on the Both
nlt.
Master Thompson Beale, of 81.
well. returned from the Worlds
Fair last Wednesday.
Two young ladies of this vicinity
started last Tuesday to visit friends
in GaIlipoIis and borrowed neigh
boris cart. While on the road the
cart broke down and both fell out,
but luckily they sustained no seri-
Gus injuries. Being ingenious they
repaired the vehicle sufficiently to
resume their journey.
Generosity seems to be at eli
max. 1t is reported that the teach
er of the Stevens school contem-
plates borrowing a cart and taking
his whole school out on picnic ex-
cursion.
The Mud Run Choral Society was
organized on the % ult., with
membership of %. L. E. Smith is
the instructor.
The big frosts of last week have
reminded the farmers of the neces-
sity of storing away their apples
and potatoes. ST. ELMO.
HENDERsoN.-our streets are in
bad condition, and the wharf needs
repairing.
Capt. Jas. W. Smith is very ill at
his home, with little hopes ofre-
covery.
Mr.. Asher, our efficient school
teacher, is building a house on his
lot, which, when completed will be
an ornament to the town.
Mrs. ). P. Faudree, who has been
in poor health for the past year, We
are glad to note, is improving.
Mr.. Shines Ellis, the veteran
engineer, was at home
for short time last Wednesday,
but did not recognize his old home,
SO great was the change.
Several steamboat boys left Mon
day for Wheeling to come out on
the steamer Time.
Rev. Firebaugh preached here
Saturday and Sunday to good con
gregations. Roxy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

The Parkersburg Sentinel says:
"The fate of Miss Mamie Hall, of
Fairmont, carries its own moral.
She went to the Worlds Fair and
while there struck up an acquain-
lance with a stranger. She knew
nothing of him except what he told
her. She permitted him to cultivate
her acquaintance. When she started
home he accompanied her on the
train. On the way he persuaded
her to stop off aud marry him.
They then returned to Chicago. He
turns ont to be dead beat, a swind-
Ter, a petty and dispicabIe thief, and
is now in prison with certainty of
a long term in the penitentiary.
Although married only a week ago.
he managed before he was sent to
prison to secure all her money, and
pawn all her jewelry and clothes.
The story has moral, but we fear
twill be lost.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Capt. Buck Hughes is building a
fine two-story suburban residence,
near the home of Senator Eastman,
on the West Columbia road.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

LEG Broken. = John Priddy,
while operating hay press on
Poffenbarger,s farm, on the lower
side of Kanawha, met with an ACCT
dent that resulted in the breaking
of one of his legs, just below the
knee, by being struck with the re-
bound of the lever.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Now is a good time to scrape the
mud from the streets.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.
Governor MaeCorkle has issued
the following proclamation:
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, }
ExEour1YE CHAMRER.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Nov. 4,
1s93.-Thursday, November 80,
1893, is hereby appointed as day
of thanksgiving, thereforeI suggest
that said day be observed in ac-
cordance with the established Gus
toms, as day of thanksgiving and
charity.
Given under my hand at the city
of Charleston, this 4th day Of
November, 1893. Signed,
WIN. a. MAcCoRKLE,
By the Governor.
III II
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08
By the Governor.
W. E. Chiffon, Sec'y of State.

IDENrIFIED.-The unknown who
was found burned to death, Just
above Geo. w. Pullin's, on this side
of Kanawha, Wednesday of last
week, and after the coroner's in
quest, was brought to this place,
and held until last Saturday by
order of Prosecuting Attorney Pill
chard, was identified last Saturday
by an official of the Meigs County,
Ohio, Infirmary, as Geo. W. Davis,
who had escaped from the institu-
ton some weeks before. His re-
mains were taken in charge by the
Meigs county authorities and taken
to Pomeroy for burial.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

MARRIED. October 81, 1893, at
the residence of tho brides parents,
at New Haven, by Rev. P. L..
Miller, Mr.. Wesley L. Lawson and
Miss Minnie M. Mugridge.
The latest Cana at Klein,s
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

The United States Circuit Court
commences in Charleston, to-mor-
row large crimfnal docket will
meet the court.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Steinbach-the neatest barber in
town good work guaranteed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Welearn the "Phenix" Quartette
assisted by four other male voices,
making double quartette, will here
after sing in thechoir at the Epis-
copal church. This is a guarantee
ofone good choir in the town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08
OririnnI ami nthernise.

When you want to walk straight
yourself don't watch somebody
.Is... ct
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Mr.. J. u. Thorne, of Wyoma, w.
Va, has laid on our table mons
trons oyergrown beet the product of
the rich West Virginia soil where
he lives. 1t was big enough TO have
sent to the Worlds Fair and created
wonderment there dNipolis Jour
nal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Tho West Virginia. exhibits at the
Worlds Fair will be returned to
Charleston, and will be turned over
to the West Virginia Historical
Society. The Legislature should
provide a better building for this
society.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

We direct attention to the change
in G. A. Smith & Bros. advertise
ment in this issue. They talk right
out on prices in all lines of goods.
They have a splendid store chuck
full of nice goods, and when you go
down to Gallipolis you should call
and see them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

CONGRATULATIONS. - Announce
ment is made that Mr.. Geo. Sharp,
of Wickes, Mont, will be married
tomorrow at Clifton, to Miss Julia
Troeger. daughter of Mr.. John
Troeger, of that town. The happy
couple have our congratulations.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

A NICE PARTY.-on last Thurs
day evening, at the beautiful home
of Hon. Chas. E. Hogg, Miss Lizzie
Hogg elegantly entertained few
of her friends with cards and dane
ing in honor of Miss Nettie Brown,
of Hartford City, and her sister,
Miss Blanche Hogg, of the Upper
Flats.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

The latest Caps at Klein's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-11-08

Saturday night few gentlemen
belligerently disposed, got into a
row in the Phenix saloon, during a
"possum supper" and mashed noses
and black eyes are now adjoining
the faces of several of those belig-
gerents. Tuesday they were all be-
fore the Mayor and contributed to
the finances ofthe town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
Sticks In Mercantile Life.

Many young men choose mercantile
position for the present only without
thought or intention of making it per-
manent business. The result is that Of
tentimes we find these men at 30 years
receiving no more pay than they did
when only 10.
There is an army of this class of young
men behind counters today. They are
an aimless, pitiable class. They stand
listlessly In their departments and arc as
unobservant of what's going on around
them "a are the inanimate figures which
one sees at the entrance of clothing estab-
lishments.
Many of them let slip grand opportu-
mites Of becoming great business factors
in the commercial world and have
doomed themselves to the treadmill of
common drudgery. Singleness Of pur-
pose implies elfreliance, without which
young business man is not thoroughly
furnished for o successful business career.
Dry Goods Economist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
American Levity.

Singularly enough it appears that Poe,
the only absolutely distinct genius our
country has yet produced, was incapable
of humor and that even his levity was
artificial. Hawthorne, next to Poe in
originality and far above him IN style,
was but meagerly equipped with smile
provoking material. Bryant, our great
est poet, maintained lofty seriousness
throughout his work.
1t may be sacrilege to say so, but the
truth Is Lowell was the founder Of our
levity. He never could be quite a relia-
bly, serious thinker, but could at any mo-
ment break off into funmaking. Humor
is good in fresh and natural state, but
so is a peach. Cut and dry either, and
you have poor article fer regular diet
We Americans have fed upon laughable
things until our faces show the wrinkles
of grin even when in solemnest repose.
We are never sure of one another, but
must wait awhile after each communi-
cation to find out whether or not 1t is a
joke. The effect of highest sincerity
cannot BIO reached in the midst of all this
hurry burly Of chatting voices. How can
one be Serious while everybody else is
macing?-Chautauqu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
Pigeons Do Not Ely NV Sight.

The numerous experiments made by
balloonists have proved that pigeons are
incapable OF flying at any great height.
Birds thrown out at G,000 meters fell like
dead, and even at the moderate height Of
800 meters pigeons liberated by the bal
loonist Castor Tissandier approached
the earth In q spiral course. 1t is evil
dent, hence, that they are not guided
wholly by sight. To bring q point 800
miles distant within the range of vision
it would be necessary TO ascend nearly
20, 600 meters. The carrier pigeon, start
ing on such journey, must consequent
ly start with faith in the unseen.-Phila-
delphia Press
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
There Mna Just One Man.

There is a gallant congressman who
once had the reputation of sowing wild
oats broadcast. When he was first run
ming for congress, many breezy stories
were told about him. At last he gave it
out in the heat Of his campaign that he
would speak shortly in defense Of his
morals. II was a Populist district, and
be had big audience. The speech every
one liked, but until the last sentence not
q word was spoken about the advertised
subject At the last the candidate stuck
his hand under his desk and pulled out
several boxes of imported cigars.
Gentlemen" he cried, 81 am accused
of having certain bad habits. Particular
instances have been alleged in fact. |
wish to make some one in this assem-
blage a present Of box of good cigars.
If there is any one here who has never
done what / have done, will he please
step up and take it," No one moved.
For long time Che big crowd kept ST.
lent. But an old Baptist minister in
far back seat after awhile arose and
said in high, squeaky voice, Colonel, 1
don't smoke. San Francisco Argonaut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
In a City Restaurant.

A trihing incident noted not long ago
IN a city restaurant tells its own story
and needs no spoken moral. Two girls,
possibly attendants in shop, were sit
ting together eating their luncheon, and
one was holding forth to her companion
ON an experience which had just befallen
her.
81 came In here,' said she, "and got
this seat, but want long before an old
lady came in and sat next TO me. She
took off one pair Of glasses and put on
another. Then she stared and stared at
the bill Of fare and laid it down. /
thought first che couldn't read word.
Then she turned around to me.
"TWill you let mo sit next to the win
dowr says she.
Tdidn't take any notice, and in a min
ute she said 1t again. Then i answered
her:
NO says I, this is my seat, and Pm
going to keep it.
"She turned way round in her chair
then and looked me all over. Then she
looked away. But guess she knew I'd
got the best of her, for she did have the
manners to say:
4 beg your pardon
"She spoke real low, and noticed she
looked kind of surprised. Youths Com
panion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
MIR. f.abouchere's Fish Story.

If Mr.. Henry Labouchere has habit
of getting into trouble, he has also hap
by knack Of getting out Of it. For in
stance, the other day, after he had print
ed an important piece of news about the
proper way 10 cook crawfish and hu-
name reader Of Truth expostulated with
him about his advice to the cook to cut
the live fish in halves, he retorted mer
rily by expressing the opinion that 1t is
ridiculous sentiment TO treat creatures
of low or rudimentary organizations as
if they had tho same susceptibility to
pain as human being, and settled the
question finally by telling an anecdote
about an angling friend Of his who once
Caught perch foul"
The hook pierced tho flsh's eye. Ny friend
felt that he had not caught the perch accord
ing to the rules OF the game, so, to compensate
him for losing his eye. he put him back into the
water He then baited his hook with the eye
and went to work again. Within three min
utes he caught that same perch again With his
own eye.
This is a capital fish story. We have
not heard better tale in q long while.
It Is lie Of course, but all fish stories
are, and It has the merits Of originality
and humor. We like Mr.. Labouchere
the better for such harmless fibs.--New
York Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
Pleasure In the Heavens.

There is q satisfaction in learning tho
names and positions Of the stars that
does not belong to the study of the
planets The stars apparently never
change so far as their position relative
to each other is concerned. The planets
are always moving, and to those who do
not watch the heavens With particular
attention it IS cause Of surprise very
often to find new star" adorning a
certain section Of the heavens. If, how
ever, this newcomer be carefully OBJ
served from night to night, it will be
found to change its distance from the
fixed stars; and the observer Will discover
that it Is planet and at liberty TO wan
der about from place to place under tho
sole condition that it obeys certain rules
of motion. When the bright stars that
grace the heavens become familiar TO OBJ
servers, they will know Just what to ex-
pect on each succeeding season.--Ncw
York Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-24
Erect OF Pnrh Life on American Students

Erect OF Pars Life on American Students.
An American artist Of considerable
reputation, while speaking the other day
with reference to the easy going Bohe-
milan habits so common among men In his
profession, said: at is not pleasant
thing to say, but I believe it is true that
o period of two OF three years of student
life IN Paris practically ruins about as
many young artists as 1t benefits. Stu
dent life In Europe, and especially in
Paris, Is full Of allnrements and tempta-
tons which only those capable Of great
salf control arc oble to resist. Itisin Its
social aspects delightfullyfree and easy
Bort Of life, which appeals almost IRE
sistibiy 10 tho average young man. It
develops the habit Of Incidence with
frightful rapdity, and from Incidence 1t
Is but q short step to indifference, dissi-
patton and reckless self neglect. Con-
vivial associations and the gay company
Of colony mado of kindred spirits as
bright and magnetic as himself too often
put his ambitious to sleep, and be drifts
ON and ON until he becomes spendthrift
and a lounger, II nothing worse. At tina
end Of two or three years he returns to
America, his money spent, his health
frequently shattered and himself so thor
oughly bohemianized that he finds it diff
fcnlt if not impossible ever to regain
anything Of tho orderly. m.thodical habit
of industry upon which his professional
success depends. New York Herald.