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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Do not cry hard limos, for it takes
very little cash to get whole heaps
of Xmas at Bryan & Young's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Please remember the campaign
of 1892. The battle was fought and
won on a pledge to relieve the peo-
pie of protection robbery.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20
Handkerchiefs. MufIlers, Table Lin
ems. Napkins. Towels, Cloths
hampers, Baskets,
White Quilts. Blankets
and Comforts.

Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Umbrellas, Ladies' and
Chlldrens mnffs and sets
have been especially select
ed for the holiday trade.
Same is true of our line of
black dress goods.
The one place you can
not afford to miss when do
ing your Christmas shop
ping is that of
C. A. SMITH & BRO.
No. 200 2D. STREET,
Ga11ipolis. Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

The Harper Bros. are moving in
to their new room under the new
Opera House.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Register the valuables you send
by mail, and in sending money use
postofice order, if you want to
avoid annoyance and may be loss.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-12-20

Bmrns.-To Capt. c. R. Kreig and
wife, Dec. 10, boy.
( To Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Eads. above ex-
tension, Dec. 18th, a % lb. girl.
To SIR. and Mrs. Samuel Fowler, on
C. sehon's farm, Dec. 14th, a girl.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
The Ordeal Of Boiling Oil.

The deluded people Of the Indian
Archipelago seem to be about as far
behind the times as were the Salem
with burners Of 200 lyears ago, only
that they seldom go to the extremes
which history tells US that our Puri-
tan ancestors did. In Ceylon the
system Of witch finding" is both
UNIQUE and terrible. Some oil from
newly gathered king cocoanuts IS
manufactured by one Of the friends
Of the complainant; this is poured
into a primitive stone vessel and
heated to boiling point
Each of the suspected witches IS
then brought upon the scene, and is
then and there compelled to dip three
fingers of the right hand into the
seething cauldron, each having d
right, under vheir idea Of justice, to
throw the oil remaining upon his
fingers into the face Of the complain
ant, who stands near by. While
this ordeal is being undergone, a sim
Gle exclamation Of pain on the part
OF the suspected person, is considered
to be an admission Of guilt; If no such
exclamation is made, the innocence
of the accused is supposed to be es-
tab ished. 1t is said that every tenth
person on the island Of Ceylon has
manned fingers, as a result OF having
met the "Ordeai of Boiling OIL"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Talking Dogs.

a common mastiff at Zeitz in Sax
ony, had peculiar bark, and its
master, boy, thought there was in
the noise resemblance to some Ger
man words. and having apparently
nothing to occupy his time deter
mined to teach the mastiff to speak!
The project was difficult, but the
patience aud ingunity Of the boy
Overcame the many obstacles The
words which the boy taught the dog
were about thirty in number, mainly
German, but including a few French
words also. These words were not
used spontaneously, but uttered at
the dictation Of the young teacher
by his canine pupil.
The DOG Of Liebnitz," as this
wonderful mastiff is usually called,
had a rival in a speaking dog, said to
have been exhibited in Holland in
Ills, which could pronounce all the
letters of the alphabet except H."
.''m," and 'n."
In the following year one Is men,
toned at Berlin; and the Bibliotheque
Germanique for 1920 asserts that
there was then dog who could speak
sixty words, and had very COM
mendable preference for short ones,
never attempting more than three
syllables.
The late DR.. James Hunt, in deal
ing with these remarkable cases.
points out that it is not speech in
the real sense Of the word, even If
the statements here cited, for there
is no evidence Of antecedent thought
determining the choice Of words
At the most. the dog gave a c.ever
imitation Of the human voice, not Of
mans mental process But as ami
mails certainly convey information to
each ether, there is still some ground
to hope that an improvement may
yet be affected in the communication
between man and his poor rela-
tions."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Whence Came They?

No one knows exactly where the
American Indians came from, and
there are many theories on the sub
ject. Man lived on this continent
earlier than, or at least as early as,
he lived on the European continent,
but it is not believed that the H.
dians are descended from such early
people. The latest theory seems to
be that the so-called American In
dams are descended from Chinese,
who in some way reached the west
ern coast thousands Of years ago.
The parallelism between the customs
Of the Chinese and the ancient Pc
ruvians are often very striking; the
systems of government Of the two
peoples were similar: the Emperor
and the Inca both claimed descent
from Heaven: both countries had ir-
rigating canals, and in 10th countries
taxes were paid in kind and stored IL
public warehouses; both. countries
maintained pUpITc rOaus, disposed or
their dead with the same ceremonies,
and built houses much In the same
style. Humboldt found in the Mexi-
can calendar strong resemblances to
the ancient calendar used in Tartary,
India, and Thibet. The skull Of the
American, except in its greater
length, greatly resembles that of the
Chinese. For number Of years many
good people believed that the Aneri-
can Indilns were the descendants OF
the ten Lost Tribes Of the House OF
Israeli" some persons believe so still.
but they have not been taught By re-
cent .ientif1c discoveries.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
PRESERVED WHOLE PEACHES.

The peaches and sugar, Of equal
weight, are put into the kettle in layers,
as in the case Of cut peaches, set over
inc fire, and pint of water to each
four pounds Of frui. and sugar is added.
The Sirup is brought to boil, which
continues for half an hour, when the
coaches are taken carefully out and put
IN Il fiat dish in the sun. The sirup is
,oiled down till it is thick and clear,
when the peaches are put back and
ooilcd till they look clear, when the
whole is ready for putting into the
ans, which are scaled when cool.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
D.AMSON JELLY.

Use ripe, sweet damson plums, which
are to be stoned and skinned. The
proportion of guar is pound for
bound" and the mixture Is to be
stewed as for jam. While it is stewlne
crack the stones. peel the kernels and
strew them among the fruit, to which
they give pleasant flavor, suggestive
of almonds. The cooking will be done
in twenty minutes, when the mixture
is poured into mouils. the top being
covered with white paper which has
been dipped in brandy. This makes a
dark. rich jelly which will keep for
months.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
SEASONABLE RECIPES.
pICC.ALILl.

One peck of green tomatoes and one
quart OF onions, all chopped fine; add
two cupfuls Of salt and let them stand
over night; drain well in the morning,
and add one head of caulifower and
one quart of chopped peppers; stir in
two ounces each Of cloves, allspice, Gin
namon and mace, four ounces of must
ard seeds, cover with good vinegar,
heat quite hot, then put in your jars
and cover them cold.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Probably an Exaegeration.

Snooks-What makes you so glum:
You say her father did all he could to
hasten your suit Sledgeby-You do
not seem to realize that ! was in the
suit at the time e-EXchange.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Anticipatory.

She (at the breakfast table, Al
bany)-Dearest. do you realize that
we are going through the longest tun-
mel in the world to-day? He-No, l
didn't. Waiter, bring me some fried
onions s-Truth.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
More in It..
Fair Puck

Herdso--I don't know whether to
be a preacher or lawye:. Saidso-
By all means be lawyer. Herdso-
Why? Saidso-A lawyer gets 500
for untying a knot the preacher IS
paid only ten for tying.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
AN EPICUREAN DISH OF PEACHES.

There are but few people who know
how to serve peaches and cream in a
manner worthy of that luscious luxury.
Let me tell you how to present the fruit
in manner fit for the gods. To begin
with, take two or three large freestone
peaches, yellow ones, fair and smooth,
for each guest whom you expectto serve.
Place them in a vessel and pour very
hot water upon them until they are en-
tirelv covered Let them remain in
the ,catdins water for half or three
quarters OF minute, and then pour
covering of cold water upon them and
add lump of ice as large as a cocoanut.
After they have stood in the cooling bath
ten or fifteen minutes lift them out one
by one and remove the skin, which can
be done with surprising ease, by start
ing it with knife and pulling it gently
with the fingers, as one does in peeling
tomatoes after similar treatment. The
only difference is that the skin comes
Off peaches more easily than it does off
tomatoes When the skins are removed
put the peaches into large earthen
dish, being careful to pile them on top
one another as little as possible and place
the vessel in the refrigerator. Ten min
utes before it is time to serve them lift
them carefully, one at time, into a
large cut glass dish-a salad bowl will
answer capitaiiy-and cover them over
with finely chopped ice. Serve witt
rugar and cream.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
For Labor Agitators.

Mrs.. Snaggs (reading) In the
planet Neptune days are 600 hours
long. Nj. Snaggs-What snap for
the labor leaders to agitate for re-
duction Of hours! - Pittsburgh
Ehr0nicla
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Admits Her Guilt.

Miss Highupr-I think Miss Globe
trott ought to be ashamed Of herself,
She says she found the paintings o..
the old masters dreadfuliy stupid.
Miss Wayupp-So do many others.
Miss Highupp-Yes, but she says 50.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
A DELIGHTFUL Phenomenon.

Popper-That hoy OF mine is a
regular phenomenon. Batcheller
(wearily)-Tn what way? Pepper
Six years old and never said a bright
thing in his lifc.-Eogue.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
A Recommendation.
Chronicle.

care you the woman that wants to
engage a servant, young lady?" she
asked. eyes" "Welt before we go
any furder let me ak yez have yez any
letters av accommodation from yer
lasht girl?"-Washington Star.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Educational Item.

Trof. Absentmind (of Columbia
College, looking at his watch)-As
we have few minutes 1 shall be glad
to answer any question that any one
may wish 10 ask. Student-What
time is it, please?-Texas Siftings
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
There Is No Telling.

Wellington Barr-It is said now
that the Egyptians knew Of the
American continent ages before
Columbus was born. Old MI. Dear
born-Dear me! How awful! All
do you suppose a scandal like that
can affect the Fair anv?-World's
Fair Puck,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
From His Point Of View.

Mrs Figg-That boy is getting
more and more like you every day. 1t
is all 1 can do to manage him. Mr.
Fight strikes me that those two
statements don't consist little bit
indianapolis Journal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Els Experience.

She-I love to hear Col. Blowhard
talk Of his war experiences By the
way. which side was he CT? He
The other side. Shea confederate?
He-No: the other side Of the At
!antic c-Harper's Bazaar.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Her Favorite Subject.

Sawdorff-Mrs. Larkin is great
wnman to talk about people. Standotf
y cs, and her favorite subject is
Us Larkin. Truth.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Business News.
Loves Alleged Labor Lost.

Nife-Why did you dance all even
ing with so many ether mems wives?
Husband-Why-purely to prevent
you from being jealous Of any OF
them. Smith, Gray & Co. IS Monthly.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
And He Was Forgiven.

Edythe (playfuIly)-How dare you
steal XII S from me, sir? Don't you
know it is petty larceny? Jack (en-
thusiastically)--I call it grand lar
cen st BOtolph.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
No Eeln for Him.

so the poor fellow is doomed to
an early death" How doyon make
that out?" "Didn't you say he lived
by his wits. "-Cuips.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Gettiny On.

Exacting Father-JaneS, how are
you getting on with that job ofwood
splitting: Rebellious Son-Im max
ing about three knots an nour. r.-De'
troit Free Press
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
PINEAPPLE SHREDDED.

St!c'i d ripe, Juicy pineapple, remove
every bit of the skin and all the
"eycs." Then lay the fruit on a plat,
ter. hold it firmly with the left hand, and
with a silver fork tear off the pineapple
III small pieces, leaving the core whole
Put the shredded fruit in serving dish.
sprinkle generously with fine granulatcd
sugar, cover and let stand in the ice
chest an hour, if possible, before serv
ing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
EGG-PLANT.

Eggplant Or summer squash may be
:aried from the usual mode by cooking
somewhat similarly. Pare and cut in
dice or slices: and stew in salted water
Until tender. Drain thoroughly and
season with plenty Of butter and a pinch
of parsley or sweet herbs, if liked, or a
mere suspicion of onion or garlic may
be used. Crumb a baking dish, first
freely buttered, pour in the vegetable
and cover with crumbs. Dot with but
ter and brown quickly il the oven.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
The Flat Habit.

N:r. Topdoor-I have rented cot
tage ior the summer. Mrs. Topfoor
J, there an elevator in it?-Exchange-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
FRICASEED EGGS.

Boil 4 dozen eggs hard, remove the
shells and slice; take cup of white
stock season with salt and pepper; brown
Il tcacup Of stale bread crumbs in butter:
nut the gravy in the sauce pan and set
on fire; dip the slices of egg in melted
butter. then in -four, and lay in the
gravy until hot; take up, arrange on a
dish with the fried bread and pour th'
gravy over.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
OLD LETTERS.

A rainy day in the Fall: outside. tne
air is damp and heavy; the rain pattcrs
against the window panes and over the
dead leaves which lie SO ;thirkly along
the garden walks. Inside, the fire burns
cheerilv in the open CRATE. and throws
Il red glow over the somewhat gloomy
room. Puss purS contentcdly from her
place on the hearth-rug, rs she curI<
herself up in front of the fire. prcparl.
tory to taking her morning nap.
'W'hat shall dor is my thought,
as reclinc lazi!y in the easy chair,
feeling TOO indolcnt to read or scw,--
rainy weather always has that effect Oil
me. Suddenly my thoughts revert to
Il box of old letters. which | have been
keeping for just such day rs this, t"
read over once more before coAsignin.
them to the flames. | bring the boH
which contains them. and. stirring the
fire into brighter blaze. | seat myself
comfortably before it, and take 4 irt;"'
from the bundle.
As | begin to read it.the mir rahout me
becomes balmy with the brcczcs blow
ING from the pine woods which hor,!rr
the coast of Maine. \ friend ru>tic"l-
ing there one summer had written tina
letter, while ali around her
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23

DIR. McGLYNN is reported as de-
claring that Hell is a state. If so,
Herr Most is Just the man to carry it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
PINEAPPLE SOTFFIE.

Pare and CRATE enough pineapple to
lake one pint; add one pound of gran
ulatcd sugar; mix we'll and squeeze in
the juice of one lemon. To half a box
Of gclatine add half 4 glass of cold
water; soak until soft; then set over 4
kettle of lot water. Beat the yolks of
thrac cgys with an cgg-heater and stir
into the pineapple; when the gelatine is
melted, add to the pineapple and pour
all into dish and set into a pan Of
cracked ice; stir slowly until it gets
thick; then add one pint of whipped
c"ram; turn into mould which has 4
cover; put thin cloth over the top; fit
the cover down closely over the cloth:
pack the mould in mixture of chopped
ice and salt. In two hours it will be
ready to serve. In the centre it will
not be frozen, but the outside portion
viii freeze a little.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
WATERMELON ICE.

Take a large, sweet, ripe watermelon;
,ut it into half and with Il spoon scoop
out the entire center. of course, remoE-
ing the seeds. Put the watermelon
into chOpping tray and chop it rather
tine. Add t. it one cup of powdered
sugar and ii you use wine, a table
spoonful Of sherry. Turn this into an
icc-cream freezer. Pack the freezer,
turn the crank for about five minutes,
Until the watermelon is icy cold and in
he condition of soft snow. Serve
glasses.
Cau!itlowcr makes Il Il good fritter.
First boil until partially tender, then
plunge in cold water AID break up into
sprigs. Dip each in thick white sauce
70 coat it, and let them get cold. Then
dip again carefully in fritter batter and
fry delicate brown. Slices of beet root
may be used in the same way; and Gu
cumbers, parsnips, celery, and various
other vegetables may be used for thi:
purpose.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23

OF rne palace come strike up this s;1very
chime: God hath wiped away all tears
from all faces. Wherefore comfort que an.
other with these words"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
Cooking 8 Stoves and Utensils
Different SiZeA
CLOCKS,
Clocks,
CLOCKS.
Family Groceries
AND Confectionerles,
j. @. BOAG.

Always on Hand Single.
Open and Top Buggles and
Douk!e-Seated Vehicles. One.
Horse Wagons. SINCE and
double harness.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23

Pianos, Organs, Sewing Ma
chimes, Cooking Stoves, Clocks,
Buggies and Wagons, are ali
shipped direct from their va
rious factories, therefore no
agents expenses or commits
sions 70 be paid for by pur-
chaser: The best goods for the
lowest prices for cash or good
paper, at
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23
New Furniture Store

ss1t door to W. g. Beaty's, Ia allied
Sth Bedroom Suits, Parlor Suits,
Wasdrobes, Side-boards, Mattresses,
Chairs, Tables, Bed-stesds' Crsdie''
PictSre Frames, Chromos, Baby Car.
riases and other goods Call and get
what you want.
Mr.. Preston Rioo will Away, slve you
his kind attention and treat you right
No trouble to show you through.
D All furniture bought from faetsssss
~ peId % low a. the lowess
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-23

ana tenuerlE lay II aSlQe; clAllot pIl4i
those written thoughts which were born
of heartfelt sorrow.
4 dainty white envelope, traced in {
clear girlish hand brings smile to my
saddened face. Well I remember the
studied expressions which compose thai
letter. The dear girl = afrstid Tint
her staid friend might think she wa>
too glad in her new-found JOY. but ]
could read between the lines and saw
the blushing face which bent over !haI
dainty sheet of paper, pauSins and con.
sidering every word which she tr"cec
thereon, lest she might say too much
And now the hand which .pcnned thost
words has long since crumb!cd to dust.
and the earthly love which thEil!c;'
every fibre Of her being has been for
gotten in the realization Of the create
love of Heaven.
The next letter | take up is beautl-
fully written, carefully composed eplStle,
containing expressions of regret THAI
some unintcntional C0 remarks Of the
writer should have caused me pain. or
have led to an eStrangement between
US. Then follow a few we'll chosen
phrases entreating ne to forgive and
forget those words, thoughtlcssly u.
tered AID ever since regretted. Tht
letter falls from my fingers into my lap,
and find myself wondering whether
she ever fully realized the sorrow those
''thoughtlessly uttered Words Lad
caused the one to whom they were adj
dressed, or if she ever reflected that
wounds such as these can only be healed
by time. l paused before consignlng
this letter to the now smouldering fire.
I feel, for the sake of ';Auld Lang
Svne,' unwilling to part with it. for it
seems to connect me with once valued
friendship, long since dead.
1t is with very different feelings thai
take up letter written in anunformed
childish hand, asking nle to accept the
accompanying gift, with loving wishes
for my birthday from my affectlonate
pupils; then followed the names, care
fully written, each childish signature
being truly characteristic Of the one who
penned it. Dear children, the many
happy hours passed in your company in
our sunny schoOlroom will never be for
gotten bv me, and in fancy l seem tc
see your bright faces. and hear your
happy laughter as you come troOplng
into school, with a rheary good morn
ing for me. thin! [ must preserve
this little memento of q happy past, 50
I lay it aside with the others. As do
50 the clock on the man:el chimes out
the hour of Twelve.-the long morning
has slipped away, and find that have
not accomplished the work set myself
t, do. Ny letters lie here just as ! found
them, and as I gather them up and pui
them away I resolve that upon the ncXt
rainy day I shall destroy, wHho~ read
ing. my old letters.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-21
a Great Convenience.

Worlds Fair visitors travelling via the
Northern Pacific X. Il. and Wisconsin
Central Line. are landed a, the Grand
Central station in Chicago
This magnificent tire-proof building,
located in the heart Of the cit. has been
fitted up as hotel run on the Euro
pean piHr with about ~ rooms hand.
somely furnished and each room is sup
piled with hot and cold water. electric
lights. etc.
The charges for accommodations are
reasonable and parties can secure rooms
in advance by calling upon agents Of the
Northern Pacific L. X
Il. taxing the Northern Pacific
through car line to Chicago. visitors will
AVOID the Discomfort II ali transfer Ia
that city. and can slsc travel between
the Grand Ceatral station and World >
Fair ssoaa,is b. trains Which ran direct
het~een the tso poinis.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-21

BUFFALO. \. T.. July ~ 4 success
ful test Of Boughton telephotos was con-
Quoted here last night. The dots and
dashes Of bright light. produced by elec-
trio incandescent lights. could be dis
tinctly seen by the witnesses on Bird
Island Pier. about mile away. and a
letter containing 20 words was sent in
Is minutes. 1t is also claimed that the
signals were read at Point Abno. II
miles away. The telephotos will he ex.
hibited before the arm! and navy boards
of the old world.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-07-21

From the earliest ages. men have at
tached something Of mystery and mag
ical character 10 the number seven.
The classic world had its seven wonders.
Greece had her seven chief cities and
her seven sages. The law given from
Mount Sinai made the seventh day a
holy one. The rainbow presents &c .en
colOrs. 1t was favorite number in the
abstruse calculations of the ancient as
trolOgers. and has been much used as
basis for those who attempt to unravel
Biblical prophecies. The Burlington
Route has on its line seven cities which
are foremost in the Great West and well
worth visit Chicago. st. Paul. Mime
apolis. Omaha. Kansas City. st. Louis
and Denver. Between all these the
Burlington Route. with its magnificent
vestibuled trains. is the popular means
Of communication. For maps. time
tables. etc. call on local agents or ad-
dress WI. {. Kenyon. Gen. Pass. Agent
st. Paul. MINI.