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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24
M,cLELLAN,s sRAvERY.
How the General once Escaped Death
A.. rV.,,.Y. =. . -,..-.-,.

How the General Once Escaped Death ut
tise Hands of savages.
General Mcclellan had the reputa-
ton of being an exceedingly deliber-
ate officer, but in an emergency he
could act with quicl; wit and presence
of mind. The most critical moment
of his life was when he was con-
demned to death by an Indian coun-
ell.
Itwas after the Mexican war, when
he was employed as Typographical
engineer in surveying the Pacific
coast. From his headquarters at
Vancouver he had gone south to the
Columbia river with two compan
ions, soldier and servant.
One evening he received word that
the chiefs of the Columbia river
tribes desired to confer with him
From the messengers manner he
suspected that the Indians meant
mischief. he warned his compan-
ions that they must be ready to leave
camp at moments notice. Mount
inghis horse, he rode boldly into the
Indian village.
About go chiefs were holding coun-
ell. Mcclellan was led into the cir
Gle and placed at the right hand of
Saltese. He was familiar with the
Chinook jargon and could under
stand every word spoken in the coun-
Gil.
Saltese made known the grievance
of the tribes. Two Indians had been
captured by party of white pioneers
and hanged for theft Retaliation
for this outrage seemed indispensable.
The chiefs pondered long, but had
little to say. Mcclellan had been on
friendly terms with them and was
not responsible for the forest execu-
tons. Still he was white man, and
the chiefs had vowed vengeance
against the race.
The council was prolonged for
hours before sentence was passed,
and then Saitese, in the name of the
head men of the tribes, decreed that
Mcclellan should Immediately be put
to death in retaliation for the hang
ing of the two Indian thieves.
Mcclellan had said nothing. He
had known that argument and pleas
for Justice or mercy would be of no
avail He had sat motionless, appar-
emily Indifferent to his fate. By his
hstIessness he had thrown his cap
tors off their guard.
When the sentence was passed, he
acted like a flash. Flinging his left
arm around the neck of SaItese, he
whipped out his revolver and held it
close to the chiefs temple.
Revoke that sentence, or shall
kill you this instantI" he cried, with
his fingers clicking the trigger.
81 revoke itr' exclaimed Saltese,
fairly white from fear.
'I must have your word that can
leave this council in safety"
'EYou have the word of Saltese,"
was the quick response.
Mcclellan knew how sacred was
the pledge which he had received.
The revolver was lowered. Saltese
was released from theembrace of the
strong arm Mcclellan strobe out of
the tent with his revolver in his hand.
Not hand was raised against him.
He mounted his horse and rode to
his camp, where his two followers
We're ready to spring into the saddle
and to escape from the villages.
He owed his life to his quickness
OF perception and to his accurate
knowledge of Indian character
Youths Companion.
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OHIO CENTRAL LINES.
Home Seekers Excursion.

On Sept % and Oct. 9, Agents of Ohio
Central lines will sell Home Seekers
Excursion Tickets to the Northwest,
West and Southwest, at one fare for
round trip, plus $500, Limit, 90 DAYS
for return. On Sept. 18th, Oct. 18th.
and November 18th, similar tickets will
be sold to points in Michigan at one fare
for round trip; limit, 20 days. And on
Oct I'd, Nov. 9th and Dec 4th these
tickets will be sold to the South and
Southeast, including Virginia points
and the Southern States south of the
Ohio River, at one fare for round trip.
Limit, 90 days for return.
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pIv.tIfylnraK entucl,v ADd,.nc.

Colonel Kaintuck-TaIl1ing about
sleight of hand, the most mysterious
trick 1 ever saw was in little town
down in Kentucky. The man wasn't
a professional, either, but just a
bright young fellow who has a gen
Jus for such things. He took a glass
of water and held it up before us all,
and then we threw big tablecloth
over him. In two minutes he threw
of the cloth-and there was the glass
empty; yes, sir, not drop in it.
Friend-Perhaps he drank it.
Colonel Kaintuck-By Jovel May
be he did Never thought of it
New York Weekly.
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EIectrie BItters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electro Bitters sing the same song of
praise-A purer medicine does not exist
and is guaranteed to do all that is claim
ed. Electric Bitters will cure diseases of
affections caused by impure blood. Will
drive Malaria from the system and pre-
vent as well as cure all Malarial fevers.
For cure OF Headache, Constipation snd
Indigestion try Electric Bitters-Entire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded. Price Scots. and $1.00 per bot
tie at Hooff's Drug Store.
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a young girl, tall, curly headed
and bright eyed, sat near the fruit
stand of which her father is the
owner in Brooklyn. Charles Erwin
tried to kiss her and may have sue
ceeded. She screamed. He was
arrested, but, protesting to Justice
Goe:ting that his arrest was an out
rage, for the girl had put her lips in
a kissing position, he was discharg-
ed with a mild caution to be more
careful.
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rof en- ApPetIzing topic.

It would not be bad idea to circu.
late among a certain portion of the
smart set some simple treatise on the
subjects of conversation to be avoided
at the table. AT recent luncheon a
young matron regaled the company
with various methods of administer
ing castor oil to her children, which
she had tried with more or less sue
cess. However useful such Informal
ton may be, her fellow guests silent
" agreed that the lunch table was
not the place to impart it, though 70
one Yentured upon an open protest
against theunappetzing topic.-Kate
Fields WsshinRtnn.
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Coming to Particulars.

81 am sensible of the honor YOU do
me, Mr.. Spoonamore. in the proposal
of marriage you have just made, {"
said the young woman, with a slight
curl of the lip. but circumstances
over which have no control will
compel me to decline the honor"
''What are those circumstances,
Miss Grimshaw2" fiercely demanded
the young man.
your circumstances, Mr.. Spoona
more. n-Chicapo Tribune.
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DIR. D. w Petty. Dentist.

of this city, has now one of the best
fitted offices in the State. Every
apparatus and appliance in office
and Laboratory is new and of the
latest improved. If you want your
teeth SdUed go see him. If you
have to have an artificial plate, he
can make you the best.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24

The Iaces of the Astor family are.
valued at 100000 and those of tine
vanderbilts at 100000. The Pope's
lace treasures are said to be worth
$4,000, those ofthe Queen of Eng
land sT5, 900, and those of the Prin-
cess of Wales, s25O,OOO.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24

The Tennessee bank president
who directed that supply of fish
ing tackle be placed in his coffin
after death must have had an odd
conception of the hereafter.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24

English SPAWN Linimcnt removes all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses, Bio i Spavins,
Curbs Splints, Sweeney, Ringbone.
Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by the use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure eve, known. Sold by A.
c. Van Glider, druggist, Point Pleasant
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LEBANON. Ind, Oct. 16.-While at
tempting to adjust some betting John
Brown, proprietor of the Lebanon
steam laundry, got his coat sleeve
caught in the betting and was carried
around the wheel several times His
arm was wrenchei OF. and he was
hurled several feet against a wall, re-
ceiying injuries which will prove fatal
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ReIieYin Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE +"
This new remedy is great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. Ifyou want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy
Sold by a. G. Van Glider, druggist,
Point Pleasant. Enov 20 ly
"Grandpa, don't want to go to
Heaven"
"You don't want to go to Heavenl
Why not?"
81 should be SO lonesome there. +"
"Why should you be lonely there,
my SOM"
"Grandpa, it will be very lone
some with only God and George
Washington there"
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Rncklen,s Arnien Snlre-

The best salye in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores. ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price 25c
per box. For sale by q. w. NJ. Hooff,
Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24

Peach stones find a ready market
in New York. Perfumes, flavoring
extracts, and prussic acid are dis
titled from them.
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When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children. she gave them castorta
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24

Best steel castings made for the
United States navy have a tenacity
of $4,000 to 10000 pounds to the
square inch.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24

a Silver Creek, N. Y, Baptist
minister swore he saw sea serpent
in Lake Erie the other day. The
reverend gentleman should not
have been SO positive. 1t was prob
ably lake serpent he saw, if he
saw anything.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-10-24

Mckinley demands full protec-
ton. Protection got loaded in
1890 Better let it stay sober few
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The good State of Ohio is paying
Mckinley $4,000 a year to howl
calamity on the stump.
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Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction
City, ILL.,, was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles DIR. Kings
New Discovery completely cured her
and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers. 139 Florida ST., San Fran
cisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, APP
preaching Consumption, tried without
result everything else them bought one
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery and
in two weeks was cured. He is natur-
ally thankful. 1t is such results, of
which these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy of this medicine in
Coughs and Colds. For trial bottles at
Hoof7s Drug Store. Regular size SOC.
and S1.OO.
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AGENCY!
Notice.
may@-tf

IS hereby given that my wife has left
i my bed and board without Just cause.
and hereby wan all parties from har-
bouring her or trusting her on my ac-
count. G. E.JOHNSON,
Arlee, w. Va. Aug. !. 1894. [4w.
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OHIO oBNTRAL LINES.

LOCAL TINE CARD.
Central Standard Time. In efrects
Sunday, May 9th, 1894.
NORTH Round.
No. l arrives s IS a. m.-(Fiyer.)
{. II arrives = 81 p. m. (AIail & Elk.
/" 10 arrives 6 so p. m. (Accom.l
81 leaves 5 so a. m. accom-.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. arrives 9 - p. m. (Flyer.)
81 10 arrives . 90 p m (AIail K FIX.
& l6 arrives 6 40 a. m. (Accom.)
q GO arrives 6 IS a. m. accom-.
Trains No. and > run solid between
Charleston and Toledo. with new Pull
man Drawing Room Chair Car, both
ways. Trains Nos 10 and II run solid
between Columbus. Ohio. and Gauley
Bridge Trains No. II and 10 run be-
tween Point Pleasant and Gauley Bridge
and trains Nos. 60 and 81 run between
Point Pleasant and GalIipolis, o. For
maps, rates. &c, and through tickets to
all points, call on
II. b. ASBURY- AcESr
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.scasto-iaisso van adapted to children ti,...
IrecoE-acai Is - c..,c-.or to arJ prescription,
E=owa TO nc" 7. 4. ARcr-zR, II. D.,
II 60. Oxford Ct, brooklyn, y. L
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"r,o r5occ 'c.as.or:.' Il 70 universal and
rs E.erits rel l-.o--a that 1t Ee-..,5 q ,vcr,
Of ErPcre-oEation to endorse t. Few arc the
intelligent families y.io Go me- keep Castoria
witEil cay rcach.''
Ca--cs lAzrrS, D. D.,
New York City.
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TOR several years have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue TO
do go as it has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDwTs F. PARnEE, Il. D.,
1e5th Street and 9TH Ave, New York CITY.
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Central Standard Time. In effect.
Sunday, May 9th, 1894.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-07-11
THE INCOME TAx-Tbe income ia,

The INCOME TAX.-The income tax
passed the Senate by sixteen majority,
the largest majority that any clause in
the tariff bill has obtained. although
three or four plutocratic Democrats,
led by Hill, of New York, voted with
the majority of the Republicans. This
vote bears out what we have always
said, that the income tax was the
strongest feature of the bill.
If Congress and our State legislatures
would follow up the income tax by
other legislation in the same line until
the rich men and corporations OF the
country are made to bear their full
share of the burdens of government,
there would soon be seen less anarchy,
socialism, protection and COxeyism in
the United States. 1t is the palpable
injustice of our legislation toward the
poor and downtrodden that breeds an
archy and all kinds of unrest among
the people. The new president of
France, M. Casimir Perier, knows
what the needs of the times are, as is
shown by the following paragraph
from his inaugural address:
I'VE must reform our morals at the
same time as our laws. Those who en-
joy a superflu1ty must form a larger
idea of their social obligations and re-
sign themselves to assuming a some
what heavier portion of the public
charges in order to relieve those who
buy bread for their families with a
daily wage"
If the wealthy men of the world will
encourage and assist rulers and legis-
lators in carrying out this doctrine
they may escape a revolution which
may bury them and their riches in
ruin. If they are wise they will take
warning by the plain signs of the
times.
But when did man whom the gods
wished to destroy ever escape madness?
Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-07-11
Terrible Accident at Hinton, W. Va.

On the 4th of July at Hinton, WA, whilst
a street procession was passing; a crowd gath
cred on the balcony of the Parker Opera House
to witness it when the balcony gave way and
its occupants fell about Is feet to the pave
ment below. The following are the dreadful
casualties
The dead are: Newton Mann instantly kill
ed neck broken.
Ossie MCGEE, aged ID years, back broken,
and lung punctured by a broken rib.
Injured: Louise Fletcher leg bIoken.
George Pitzer, head crushed and badly out.
Not expected to live.
Arthur Hobbs, skull fractured and otherwise
injured.
J. D. Read, shoulder dislocated and rib brok-
en-.
]. H. Lilly, of Dunns, internal injuries.
Jennie Upton, face badly cut and ankle hurt.
f. G. Welchans, back broken and thigh in
jured
c. z. Cook, back and spine injured.
Bud Hughes, scalp and face cut and arm
broken.
City Sergeant Briers. thigh crushed.
William Deck, cut and bruised about face
and body.
E. w. Callahan, cut and bruised about head.
J. Ben Nicely, chest and lungs hurt.
George McNamee, head cut and skull brOk-
EN-.
Some of these will die Many others were
painfully hurt. The city is in mourning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-07-11
An Awful Accident.

Near Mt. Crawford, Rockingham county, at
the residence of Mr.. James Williams on Tues
day afternoon, July 3rd, where the daughters
Alice and Helen-of Mr.. George F. Sher-
man, near neighbor, were at that time,
Helen, aged years and months, told Alice,
aged 16, she would pen her up. when Alice
remarked, IF you do, I will shoot you" and
pointing the gun at her, which she did not
know was loaded, after swapping several times,
it was discharged when she was Mortified to
find that she had killed her sister, the load
having entered her throat and neck. She
died almost instantly. Mr.. Sherman, the ia
ther, was not at home, being at the time in
West Virginia. Mrs. Williams had told Alice
that the gun was not loaded. 1t was a fearful
mistake Most accidents that occur with guns
are with those that are supposed not to be
1oadad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-07-11
MAR RACES.

"
DOYLE-HAMILTON. Hagerstown, Md,
Thursday, July 5th, by Rev. Father ]. Bradley,
Mr.. Thomas E. Doyle of Kalamazoo, Mich
gan, to Miss Kate L. Hamilton, daughter of
Robert A. Hamilton, sof Staunton, Va.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the Baptist
church of this city, at a. NJ, Thursday, July
5th, by Rev. w. J. E. Cox, Mr.. VIM. T. VOL
frey to Miss A. Roberta Shearer, daughter of
Mrs. David Shearer-both of this city.
BRATTON-SHUEY.- Fishersville, at the
residence of the parents of the bride, at 7:3O
a. m, Thursday. July 5th, by Rev. A. Il. Cooke
of Waynesboro, Mr., David w. Bratton of
Waynesboro, to Miss Myrtle Shuey, daughter
of Mr.. A. HI. Shuey. After the ceremony, the
bridal couple took the train for a trip to
Northern cities. The presents were numer-
GUS and handsome
EN-ROBERTSON.-At the home of the
brides parents. near VesuviuS Va, Tuesday,
June 18th, by Rev. Mr.. Gleason, Mr.. C. w.
Green and Miss Lula Robertson.
ERT-CHARLTON.- AT Lexington, Va,
Wednesday evening, June 27th, by Rev. L, L.
Preston, DID,, MIR. Henry Gilbert of Cham
bersburg, Pa, and Miss Sallie Charlton,
daughter of Mr.. John A. Charlton, of Lexing-
ton.
DURRETT-GEzTRY.- the M ethOdisi
church in New Hope, Wednesday night July
4th, VIM. G. Durrett, of BrOokville, Ala, tC
EiSS Angie Gentry.
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DEATH OF MRS. w. L. OLIVIER.

Our citizens were shocked and greatly griev-
ed to learn on Monday afternoon that Mrs.
Matte Station Olivier wife of Mr.. W. L.
Olivier, died at about o'clock that day at
Johns Hopkins Hospital at Baltimore, with
er she had been taken for treatment, and
where it was found that surgical operation
was necessary. She had been quite unwell
for a long time with complication of all
ments, and her enfeebled constitution was I'M
able to withstand the operation. She was the
daughter of Rev Geo. w. Station, of the U. B,
Church, how of Minnesota, and was born
about Al years ago, near Mechanicsville, Nd.
Her mother died when she was very young,
and SIZE was reared by her grandmother Mrs.
John Dundore, of Port Republic, who re-
moved to Staunton after her husbands death.
Mrs. Olivier was a niece of Mr.. M. P. Funk
houser of this city. She was a lady of educa-
ton and intelligence and possessed many no
BILE virtues. She was devoted wife and moth
er, and true and charitable friend to the
poor and afflicted, and was Jealous and con-
sistent member of the Episcopal church. She
was one of the originators of the City Mission
for the Poor, and one of its most active and
efficient members, and was. we believe, its
secretary from its origin. Her death is great
ly and universally lamented. She is survived
by her husband and four children-three sons
and one daughter-Warner L., Fielding Stuart
and Courtenay.
The remains arrived here on the G. Il o..
train at o'clock YESTERDAY evening, and the
funeral services by Rev. R. c. Jet of En-
manuel Church, will take place at o'clock
this afternoon from Trinity Church.
Interment in Thornrose cemetery.
The following are the pall-bearers: Jos. B.
Woodward, Judge Lyman Chalkley, Hon. A.
G. Gordon, w. B. McChesney, Col J. s. Skin
ner, w. P. Tams VIM Patrick and H. NJ. Nc
Ilhaney
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-07-11

The North american Reyiew for July has
been received from its publishers in New
York. 1t contains: The Present Condition
of National Affairs, by ex-Speaker Reed /;
Problems and Perils of British Politics, by
Prof. Goodwin Smith The Postal Service at
New York, by Postmaster Dayton; France
and England in Egypt, by Madam Adam A
Last Word on the South Carolina Liquor Law,
by the Governor of South Carolina and the
Mayor of Charleston; How to Make West
Point More Useful by F. A. Mitchell; The
Aims and Methods of the A P. A., by w. J.
H. Trayner President of the American Pro-
tective Association Life at the Holy Sep
ulchre, by Rev. Godfrey Schilling, Vice-Com-
missary of the Holy Land Our Family
Skeleton, by Clark Howell; How to Protect
a City from Crime, by Thomas Byrnes,
Superintendent of the New York Police De-
,partment; In Defence of Harriet Shelley, by
Mark Twain and Notes and Comments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-07-11
Meeting at Buena Vista.

At the Democratic meeting at Buena Vista
on Wednesday evening to elect delegates to
the Congressional Convention, the contest
was between Hon. Harry Tucker and Judge
]. o. Shepherd, of that place. The election
resulted in the election of Tucker delegates by
a vote of 80 to II. The Tucker men voted for
DIR. G.. D. Merriweather and S. H. Egolf, and
the Shepherd men for Geo. c. Cunningham
and VIM. A. Price.
The following resolution, offered by Mr..
Winborne, was adopted =
"Be it resolved by the democracy of Buena
Vista in mass-meeting assembled that we have
watched with pride and satisfaction the career
in Congress of our present representative Hon.
H. st. Geo. Tucker, and we specially and most
heartily commend his able and fearless efforts
in advocating and securing the repeal of the
federal election laws"
LATER.-We understood that in the election
of delegates at Buena Vista, the contest was
between Judge Shepherd a citizen of that
place, and Harry Tucker, in which Shepherd
was defeated hence we were surprised to see
a card in the Richmond Dispatch signed by
Merriweather and Egolf saying they "are for
Shepherd first and Tucker second choice"