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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

LOCKS AND DAMs.-Work on Gov
eminent locks and dams Nos. Q, 10
and IL are being pushed by the con-
tractors. At this point, where lock
IL is located, the contractors, Messrs.
Smith & Munsford, are pushing
their work rapidly. They have
built a number of houses for their
men, on the south side of the river,
and have also leased some 60 acres
of land from the X. & NJ. Ry., on
this side of the river, and will be-
gin at once the erection of number
of good houses for their stone cut
tiers and carpenters.
The stone for the dam and lock
will be gotten oat at Sattis, but all
of it will be dressed at this place.
a switch is being laid from the
river to the K. & NJ. Ry., so that
the stone can be brought direct to
the cutting yard on the river bank.
The contractors have three dredges
at work, and are now building Il
fourth one, which will be power
full sand suction dredge. The lock
space is almost dredged out, and
piling for the support of the Golfer
dams are being driven, and if water
does not interfere with them they
will be laying up the lock wall in
the next fifteen days. The contrac-
tors are working three relays of
men, eight hours each, putting in
the whole twenty-four hours. In
about ten days they will have their
electric light plant ready, and then
the river will be illuminated by arc
and incandescent lights to enable
their men to work more readily. 1t
is estimated that it will take about
five years to complete the dam and
lock, and when completed will give
a depth of seven feet of water to
lock 10, at Gen. McCausland's s, a dis
lance of about Is miles. 1t is an
interesting sight to go up to the
locks and witness the operation of
dredging. The men in charge of
the work are clever gentlemen and
will give you any information they
can about the construction of the
lock and dam.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

The GalIipOlis Fair, which COM
mences on Tuesday, August Sth,
promises to be one of unusual inter
est and attraction, and in all proba-
bility will surpass any similar meet
ing heretofore held by that Fair
Company. 1t is understood that
through the efforts of p. T. Wall.
the able and efficient Secretary OF
the Association, and Sherman Eagle,
large number of fast horses have
been secured, and will take part in
the trials of speed advertised ON
their programs. In the list of those
which have already been entered, is
several whose performance on the
turf this year has been of sensa-
tional character. Mason county, it
is said, will furnish her full quote of
flyers, such as Strong Boy Cwho has
already been entered;) Lora, the
phenomenal ch estnut, developed by
r. P. Liter, of this county, who
took phenomenal record in her
first race this year; Jim Wilkes,
the fast trOtting stallion, owned by
Capt. w. W. Hayman, of Ravens
wood, and quite number of others.
The prospects for a good meeting
were never more promising, and the
assurances received by the Com
pany pOrtend one of the largest and
most magnificent collection of horses
ever assembled on any course in
Southern Ohio. The Company has
made extensive arrangements for
the amusement of its patrons, and
it is believed its approaching meet
ing will be the largest and most in
teresting in the history Of its organ
ization.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

The men who were arrested Sat
urday and jailed at this place on
suspicion of being wanted at Shaw
nee, Ohio, for rape, were discharged
Tuesday, the Marshal of Shawnee
and the Sheriff of Perry county be-
ing unable to identify them. The
general impression, however, is that
they were the parties wanted.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

ALMOST ANOTHER FIRE.-On Fri,
day last gasoline took fire in the
kitchen of Will Jewett's residence
which is over his saloon, but being
a cool-headed man, Mr.. Jewetr
fought the fire without giving any
alarm. In smothering out the fire
he destroyed number of blankets
and quilts, and the carpets on the
floor were also badly damaged. His
loss will be about 500; no insur
ance. 1t was narrow escape fol
this good property.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02
Appealed the FISHER win Case.

t o.. 5. Court to day Judge Jack
son granted an appeal from his de-
cision in the celebrated Fisher will
case from Mason county. and it will
be carried to the U. S. Circuit Court
of Appeals which convenes at Rich
mohf, Parkers6urg Sentinel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

Profanity and obscenity npop the
public streets too often reveal the
true character of the men, young
and old, who engage in them. In
this respect, while an almost un-
bearable nuisance, they serve use
full purposes, telling you whom to
trust and whom to avoid
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02
Another Fire.

On OhtufuaJ lnOfuluR dDOuI
o'clock an alarm of fire was sounded
and people hurried out of their beds
to the scene of the FIRE, which was
found to be in the stortz block, on
Main street, opposite the Opera
House The fire originated in the
room occupied by Mrs. d. W. Brown
as racket store, and from there it
spread over the entire building un-
til it was completely consumed.
Connected with this building was a
residence, which was occupied by
DIR D. w. Petty as a dental Office,
and also as q residence for his fami-
ly. The other store room was oc-
cupied by Mr.G. w. NJ. Huoff as a
drug store. and the upper story
over the drug store by Mr.. VIM.
Duncan, as residence. The rooms
over Mrs. Browns store were vacant
By almost superhuman efforts the
large frame block belonging to the
Cable estate, which was not over
ten feet from the destroyed block
was saved. The ware houses and
out-buildings in the rear of Stortz's
building were burned to the ground,
Had the fire gotten into the Gable
buildings the whole square would
have gone up in smoke.
The hook and ladder company
did good work, and fought the fire
heroically. Many of our citizens.
both men and women, worked hard
to save property, but large num-
Der of able bodied people stood
around. as usual, and refused &c
work or assist in any way. The
town council should lose no time in
passing an ordinance to fine heavily
any man who refused to work at Il
fire when asked or ordered to do so
a man who would refuse under
such circumstances should be sent
to jail at once. We have no fire
department except our hook and
ladder company, and citizens should
not hesitate to help their neighbors
in time of fire. 1t is their duty, and
where they refuse to assist they
should be made to suffer for their
meanness. Another trouble to con.
tend with is the lack of water. Tho
town should provide cisterns al
convenient points along the streets
and in case of fire, water would be
handy.
The losses are as follows:
John G.. Stortz, on buildings, ST.
900; insured for $4,000.
DIR. D. w. Petty, about 5000; nc
insurance.
Mrs. D. W. Brown, $500; insured
for 81 900.
G. W. NJ. Hoof, $4,000; insured
for 81 800.
VIM. Steinbach, barber, $50; nc
insurance.
Harper Bros, $780, insured for
$500.
Filson Bros, about 5000; fully
insured.
VIM. Duncan lost all of his house
hold goods, which will amount tc
about 5000; no insurance.
This is another warning to our
town authorities TO provide some
means for fighting fires.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

The famous Indiana fat man,
John Hanson Craig, will be at the
Gallipolis Fair. History says he is
the heaviest man who ever lived.
Thirty SIX years old, weighs 9O7
pounds. 1t requires Al yards of
cloth to make him a suit of clothes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

They had such an unexpected
run on their "Peach Pulp" at Van
elders Soda Fountain, that they
have been partially "out" of that
flavor for few days, but are now N
full supply again.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

Mr.. Foreman is doing a good,
honest job of stone work on the
wing walls of Sixth street bridge.
IL he had been employed to do this
work in the first place the county
would now be several hundred dol
lars ahead.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

Within the past few days Officer
Smith has gobbled up several two
men of the town." and the men who
were with them, for lettering, and
in each instance the Mayor has as
sessed them with heavy fines.
This is right, but their should be
more arrests Of this nature.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

August % will be West Virginia
day at the Worlds Fair. Mr..
Chancellor is making efforts to
secure concessions from the railroads
that the citizens of our State may
visit the great show on that day
and participate in the ceremonies
incident to its observance. Those
from our State who propose to visit
the big show should avail them
selves of this particular time, and
make the day what it should be-
1t is probable a rate far below any
now prevailing will be made from
this State for this particular occas.
ion.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

Mr.. Louis Klein desires us to re.
turn his sincere thanks to all per-
sons who assisted him in removing
his stock during the late fire. and
that he will always hold them in
grateful rememberancc.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

DR.. Jamison does wish that some
people would comprehend that he
has nothing to do with the Kelley
treatment and never had. He adj
ministers the only Tyson, only; and
don't you forget it'll
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

Louis Klein, the cheap Clothier,
has just received a nice line of silk
umbrellas and a nice lot of fine
canes; and also line of latest style
hats. Call and see them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

A drummer who keeps his eye
skinned says he can always tell " no
is boss on the farms he pusses. If a
farm has large barn and a small
house, the man is boss; but when
there is fne house and dilapi-
dated barn, you may know that the
woman has her way. Where there
is a new house and good barn, it
may be taken for granted the man
and woman are about equal in
authority.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02
Deserted For Three Days.

For three days of next week all
of the State will leave for Gallipolis,
excepting a patrol guard at the
capitol. On Wednesday, August .
Strong Boy will pace against the
worlds half-miIe track, and on
Thursday will show his heels to fast
company in the free for all pace.
On Friday Marquette will show his
friends good thing in the free-for-
all trot. This fine programme will
be supplemented by bicycle races,
baseball games and Prof. Tolbert's
great running combination, the
morning and evenings of each day
being kept lively by this inviting
feast of entertainment. Make it
three, days, you can't see it all in
one or two. Electric street cars to
the Fair gates.
Mr.. G. W. M. Hooff lost valua-
BILE standard bred mare, by death,
last Wednesday. He bought her in
Kentucky a few months ago, pay,
ing 500 for her. tbs said that she
was one OF the best bred mares in
this State. This loss, followed SC
closely by his loss by fire, is a hard
blow at Mr.. Hooff, but being an
energetic, pushing business man, he
will soon be on his feet again.
Low RATEs.-The Kanawha and
Michigan Railway Company, in
order to give our people chance
to visit the Worlds Fair, have made
$3.50 rate from this place to Chi,
cago, until further orders. Now il
you want to attend the Worlds
Fair, take advantage of the low
tround trip $500 rate offered by
the X. & NJ. Railway. These ticket.
are good for ten days from day o.
sale.
VIM. Steinbach, the barber, de.
sires 10 inform the public that he
has secured the services of an ex.
cellent barber to assist him in hi,
shop.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

Mr.. Louis Klein desires to in
form his friends and patrons, that
his loss on goods by the late fire has
been amicably adjusted, and that he
will give his customers the benefit
of said adjustment by selling all
goods that were damaged at fifty
cents on the dollar, and all undam-
aged goods at 20 per cent. below
cost. Now is your time to get
bargains. Read his new advertise
ment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

One of the disgraces of this town,
that should be stopped, if there is a
way for the law to reach them, is
the cohabiting of negroes and low
white women; and also of the many
degraded young white women who
make it a habit to associate with
negro bucks. In certain quarters
of our town this can be seen going
on almost any hour in the day or
night. Whenever negro is caught
with white woman he should be
arrested and put on the chain gang.
and she, so far beneath the namc of
acoman, should be induced to retire
from the sight of humanity, where
never again could she be an eye
sore and burning disgrace to the
name wife or mother. We may
speak more plainly of these doings
at another time, if the practice is
not stopped.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

ADJUsTED-All the losses in the
fire of a week ago, in the Tippott &
Hutchinson Agency, have been adj
justed. Mrs. Williamson's loss was
settled ut 5000 on household goods
and damage to buildings; and that
of Louis Klein on dammage 10
stock at 1920; and to Won Hay,
damage to household goods 1915.
In the John R. Rayburn Agency,
Mrs. Spencer Adkins loss to house
hold goods and house was adjusted
at s115; r. r. Swisher, baker, loss
on stock, $50; Mrs. d. W. Brown,
loss on goods, at $500; G.. W. N.
Hooff-s loss on opera house at ss5.
The Louis Klein loss was in both of
the above Agencies.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

No entry fees are charged at the
Gallipolis Fair except in speed
classes. Mail your list to P. Il.
Wall, Secretary, and follow it with
your exhibits later.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

VIM. Steinbach, The barber, de-
sires 10 inform the public that he
has secured the services of an ex-
celIent barber to assist him in his
shop.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02

To make success in attendance
at fairs, observe two strong features
advertise the dates and provide
cheap transportation. The CALI
polls Fair, to be held Aug. 8, 9, 10
and IL, has special train over the
Hooking Valley Railroad for the
10th and 18th, with a ridiculously
low rate. AS the Fair people die
tated the rate, they were required
to put up cash guarantee of 5000,
which they did. See the small bills
for time schedule of this special
train. Over other roads half-fare
prevails. Electric street cars to
grounds.
No entry fees are charged at the
Gallinolis Fair excent in snaad
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-08-02
Very respectfully,

The Low Priced Furniture Dealers
Point Pleasant, w. Va.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27

for session of 10 weeks for the gross
sum Of $50, 900, plus an additional week
for rehearsal at the full rate Of s.. 600.
AS guarantee for the fultillment OF this
contract $31 600 in first mortgage bonds
of the Columbian Celebration COMPANY
was deposited with the Central Trust
company of Chicago.
In this contract there is the usual
clause which provides for its nulilflca-
ton in case of its purpose being hind
ere,l by reason of accident, disaster,
pestilence or public calamity. Recently
Mr. Steele Mackaye, manager OF the
Spectatorium, wrote Mr.. Bernstein and
called his attention to the ''act of God
clause in the contract, and announced
that the delay in constructing the spec.
tatorium being due to long period OF
inclement weather, that provision be-
came operative and all parties were alb
solved from any obligations Later an
other letter from Mr. Mackaye an
nounced that as the Spectatorium VIII
be completed about the middle OF July
a new contract might be entered INTO
commencing on that date. AS tins IN
dicates that Mr.. Mackaye considers tne
first contract as void, there is sure 70 be
either litigation or compromise.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
TUSCUMBlA NEWS.
Personal and General.
Tuscumbia, Ala, May 20, 1898.

Tuscumbia, Ala, May 2O, 1888.
Editor Gazette:
Please allow space in your valua-
BILE paper to mention a few facts
concerning the closing Of tie colored
City School of Tuscumbia, Ala.
On 18th there was a grand picnic
given by the good citizens Of Tus-
cumbia. Ala, at Bird spring which
was enjoyable to all that attended.
The baskets were filled with plenty
Of palatable food. aud every one
on the grounds were invited to
the different tables. Every thing on
the ground was carried out credita>
bly,.
The Annual sermon delivered
14th by Rev. F, H. Goodman Pas
tor Of the A. M. E. church at Flor
ence. Ala, was grand.
The Sermon was very instructive
and full of good logic. 1t was pre-
sented in such style that even the
children could understand it. And
feel safe to say that all present en-
joyed it.
The public examination took place
IS and 10Th, which was a credit to
the school.
The training Of the children
and the way they performed their
duties showed that Prof. w. T,
Breeding Principal, Mrs. w. T.
Breeding and Miss Hattie Scoggins
assistants had done their duty.
The exh b.tion was given three
| nights at the Court House and en-
joyed by all. There was not only
humorous p.eces presented, but
logical pecies.
Prof. w. T. Breeding certainly
knows Just now to conduct a school
to make it success. The people
of Tuscumbia should feel proud OF
him and his assistants.
The Annual address delivered by
Prof H Hopkins, Principal of the
Colored City School of Sheffield,
Ala, was highly appreciated by all
that heard it. The speaker took
much pains in showing the differen
kinds of education we needed in or
der to make us useful men and wO-
men
Respectfully.
CARRIE G.. BANE.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
EXPELLED THE DELEGATES.
Belgian Oficials Could Not Tolerate Some
of the Visiting Miners.

of the Visiting Miners.
BRUssEEs, May 26.-M Basly and NJ.
Lamaudin, two French delegates to the
Miners International conference, have
been expelled from Belgium on the
ground that they had taken leading
part in expelling Belgian miners from
northern France in 1892. Both deny
the truth of the charge.
The French delegates moved to ad-
iourn the conference to Valenciennes.
France. Action on the motion was sus-
pended pending an effort to get the Bel
gian foreign offce to rescind its order
Of expulsion. When a negative reply
was received the motion was renewed,
but eloquent speeches by Basly and La
maudin induced the French delegates,
who had threatened to bolt, to remain.
Then the debate on the 8-hour day was
resumed.
Most of the delegates went to the stu
ton with Basly and Lamaudin and
cheered them as they entered the train
for France.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
THE PORT ROYAL RE EVER.
j. H. EverilI Has Been Appointed to
Take Charge and Run 1t.

j. H. Everill Has Been Appointed to
Take Charge and Run 1t.
AUGUSTA, Ga, May 26.-Judge H. G.
Roney has rendered his decision III the
Port Royal and Augusta railroad re-
ceivership case. The judge granted the
petition of the complaina2ts, Henry b.
King and others. and appointed Colonel
J. H. Averill permanent receiver OF the
road and named Major w. I. Gary and
Mr.. Boykin Wright, both of Augusta,
are counselors for the receiver. As a
change in the headquarters of the road
from Augusta to Port Royal was con-
templated, the judge embodied an order
in his decree that the headquarters and
main offices of the road in Augusta shall
be retained until further order of the
court. Receiver Averill is authorized
to maintain and operate the railroad
with power to do all such acts and make
such contracts as are necessary or
proper to enable him to fully carry out
and discharge the purposes of the ap-
pointment. The receiver is required to
give $4,000 bond within 20 days and
make monthly reports to the court.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
An Open Letter.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA, May Goth.
To Whom 1T May Concern
In as much as the late Muscle
Shoals district meeting OF the Mis-
sionary Baptist Church, which con-
vened in Huntsville, May 18th took
certain action relative to my minis
terial standing, and inasmuch as
said action was unjust in the ex-
trerne, as we'll as uncalled for, take
this method Of bringing the facts
before the general public to whose
considerate judgment l most huns
bly, appeal
The facts a,e as follows: BY rea>
son of determination on the part
Of some Of the members Of the
church of which l was pastor, to
violate the law and override all
precedents and usuage in receiving
worthy persons as members, etc.,
there occurred split in the church.
The faction that opposed me took
possession of the church and for
peace's sake we yielded and sought
elsewhere to worship, The part
of the membership that supported
me claimed the chairs and the other
side gave them up and sent us word
to come and get them or they would
throw them away. The opposing
faction had no part in buying the
chairs. So we took them and used
them. The only charge that the
district meeting brought against me
was taking of the chairs, and the
charge as we'll as the decision was
only verbal which is plain viola
ton of our law, which requires that
they be written, and by reason OF
the fact that had / the chairs the dis
trict meeting voted to exclude me
from the association.
hold that in taking the chairs /
am guilty of no wrong. For the
same persons who bought the chairs
still have the use of them. The
chairs were not taken secretly but
openly and as we bad reason to be-
Ieve agreeably to all concerned
Besides the verdict only applies to
me as an individual and not to my
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
NEWS AND SENTIMENT.

(From Colored Exchanges.)
Muchakinock, Ia, has a Negro
cal company.
Mobile, Ala, has park managed,
owned and controlled by Negroes.
There are said to be $50, 900 Jews
in Africa.
Chicago has rising young violin
ist in the person of John Shaw:
Hon. Frederick Douglass is in
Chicago in charge Of the Haytien
department at the Worlds Fair.
Savannah, Ga, has a Negro drug
store recently added to its list Of Ne.
gro enterprises.
Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-27
ELI AlIE,S GRAND BAL.
The Expensive ards Gotten Ou: by
Tiffany for the Occasion.

Tiffany for the Occasion.
NEW YORK. May eG.--The invitation
care for the ball to be given III honor
of the Infai.ta at Madison Square Gar
den on the evening of the 26 have been
manufactured at Tiffany's, and that
firm says that the task Of making them
has been the most original and expen-
sive one it has ever undertaken.
There are two cards, one intended for
complimentary invitations and the
other for ticket buyers. Both are OF
parchment, the one printed in gold and
the other in rich brown ink. Two hnn.
dred of the complimentary tickets Will
printed These will be sent to hign
government officials and the diplomatic
representatives of Spain, Mexico, Peru
of the other description.
Mrs John Jacob Astor and Miss de
Barril will act as maids Of honor to
Princess Eulalie at the ball. Mrs. John
Jacob AstOr, us every one knows, i eX-
tremely pretty and attractive. She IS
slim and youthful in figure and has Il
clear complexion, rounded face, small.
regular features, and hair dark enough
to pass for black with the unobservant.
This she wears brushed away from her
face. Miss de Barril comes from a rep
resentative old Castillan family. Her
appearance is striking, her figure is SUI
perb and she is always dressed to per-
fection. Although of Castilian extrac-
hon. she is decided brunette.