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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

A good story about a lawyer is
going the rounds. II seems that
tramp was indicted for stealing
watch He was arranged u
pleaded not salty. Having no
money and being without funds
and a total stranger the court as
signed his defense to the attorney
in question. The tramp was guilty
as a man ever was, but as the attor-
ney was young in practice and de-
sirous of grinding off some Of his.
wire edges against Che district att
torney he accepted the task.
Nothing daunted, the young at.
torney rose before the jury 70 sum
his case. Providence had endowed,
him with tongue capable of al
most anything. He had his address
at his tongues end, and the manney
in which he reeled it of establiet =
his name Ia the communfiy 4 %
acters as inefaceable as thes Rock
Ribs of Gibralter. He held the
twelve men tried and true spell
bound. They gazed at him in open
mouthed wonder Alternately they
laughed and cried, and peopla
in the audience followed their
ample. It is said that il took
jury just eight minutes to white-
wash the tramp and provide him
with wings and halo. The YER
dict was for acquittal.
The tramp, so thoroughly sur
prised and overcome with emotan
that he could hardly speak,
from his seat, the tears strea
down his cheeks. aMr. Lawyer >
he exclaimed, brokenly, ayou don't
know me-an' don't know you.
IL want to thank you. I2I-ain't
got no money, but-but-here's
that watch"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

Whom the settling mp days have
come and the farmer is drawing
his produce to market, paying his
debts and balancing his accounts,
it is well for him to remember that
no has gained much that can never
be estimated in denars and cents or.
weighed on scales. Over against
the grumble about low prices and
poor crops, set such items as a
good home, plenty to eat, fields of
fresh air for the lungs, let's of elbow
room. pure surroundings and the in
describabIe joy of feeling ones self
to be cocreator with Nature in pro-
ducing the necessities of life.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
KISAR..

You will find Kisar's the place
to purchase Christmas presents,
something that will be lasting
and durable, and that will be ap-
preciated.
A fine assortment of ladies
and gents watches, in both gold
and silver, at lower prices than
were ever known.
Diamond, set and plainrings in
endless variety. Diamond breast
pins and ear rings. Brilliants in
all styles settings; solid and filed
gold pins and earrings.
Silverware, both solid and pIa-
ted, at lower prices than these
goods were ever offered.
Clocks Of all kinds and styles,
from the cheapest to the very
best made.
If you are in search of Christ
mas presents, don't forget to call
on KISAR, the Jeweler.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
Iar Gonld,s Daughters.

Two of Jay Gould's daughters
have Joined the law class in a New
York university, with the intention
of taking thorough course.
These young ladies do not pro-
pose to practice law. They are
worth many millions of dollars, and
they are able to live in absolute
idleness and devote themselves to
the pursuit of pleasure all the re-
mainder of their days. But they
want something to occupy their
minds-a study that will give them
mental discipline, and as they are.
large property owners they desire
to know all the laws relating to
personally and real. estate SO that
they will run less risk of being de-
franded by their agents and others.
This is commendable, and it would
be well for other rich and well-to-
do women to follow the example of
the great millionaire's daughters.
The study of law,is attractive to all
persons of bright intellect, and
thousands of people of both sexes
who have no idea ofmaking it their
profession would be benefited in
many ways if they would master
about a dozen legal text books and
familiarize themselves with court
proceedings and with the forms of
legal documents.
In this country even the rich are
unwilling to be idle. They all want
to engage in some occupation, and
if they do not go into business or
take profession they turn their at
tention to some special study. This
characteristic of our people is rapi-
dly widening the field for women,
and their opportunities for making
themselves independent are i'm
proving every day. The fact that
Jay Gould's daughters are studying
law, although they are able to live
without a profession, will encourage
many others less fortunate young
women to equip themselves for the
bar as means of earning their liv-
ing. If they do this and clients are
willing to, patronize them, what
possible objection can be offered?-
Atlanta Constitution.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

A Southern editor talks to his de-
linqnent Subscribers in this forcible
style: aWagons can not run with
out wheels, boats without steam,
bullfrogs without legs, or newspa-
pers carried on everlastingly with
out money, any moro than a dog
can wag his tail when be has none.
Our subscribers are all good, but
what good does a mans good do
him when it don't do any good He
has no doubt that every one has
paid except him, and as we are a
clever fellow and this is of little
matter, it will make no difference"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
New Feed Store.

The Equity Milling Company
have opened general Feed Store
in connection with their down town
Office, in their new brick building
opposite the Court House.
Flour, meal and feed of all kinds
win be kept constantly on hand in
quantities to suit purchasers, and
will be sold at the lowest wholesale
and retail prices All orders left
with Mr.. j. II. Burdett, the Com
panyss book keeper, who has charge
of the store, will receive careful and
prompt attention.
EQUITY MILLING co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
Attended His own Funeral.

Two drummers had scraped an
acquaintance in train. Both had
told stories of experiences when one
asked: aDid yon ever attend your
own funeral2
Why, no, replied the other.
nWell, ] have. 1t happened this
way. Iwas in Buffalo three years
ago, and telegraphed my firm in
Connecticut that would take a
certain train fcT home that night.
Luckily for me / changed my plans
at the last moment and did not
leave, some business having crop
ped up that would require my pres
ence there for few more days,
and | telegraphed my 6rm accord
ingly. That train was smashed up
in collision, and a large number
of persons were killed.
g arrived at my home four days
later, just as the funeral procession
was leaving it. For a moment 1
was too astonished to move, but
finally mustered up sufficient cour-
age to ask a bystander whose fu-
neral it was. What. was my amaze
ment to learn that it was my own.
According to my informant, l had
been brought home two days previ-
ously, crushed and unrecognizable
ontof the wreck on the Grand Cen
trail.
The funeral cortege had got
some distance away before had.
recovered sufficiently to procure a
conveyance to go in pursuit. Not
wishing to create a scene in the
street, 1 determined to wait until
the church was reached. | there
fore fell into line and joined my
own funeral procession.
Arrived at the church, the coffin
was lifted out and carried up the
aisle, and the burial service was just
about to begin when 1 stepped to
the chancel. My appearance Great
ed an instant panic, everybody
tumbling over themselves to get
out of the edifce. l was left alone
with the officiating clergyman.
In few moments, however, my
friends and relations began to come
back into the church. 1t appeared
that my second telegram had never
been received, and believing me to
be in the wreck, they had picked
out the most likely looking corpse
as mine. ~ Y Herald.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

For rheumatism 4 have found
nothing equal to Chamberlain s
Pain Balm. 1t relieves the pain as
soon as applied. J. w. Yonng,
West Liberty, w. Va. The prompt
relief it affords Is alone worth many
times the cost, sol cents Its con-
tinued use viii effect a permanent
cure For sale BY Hoof, Druggist
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

Girls, this is the way to make but.
ter scotch: Put into a saucepan
cupful of brown sugar, half cup
of water, tablespoonful of vinegar
and big teaspoonful of butter and
boil for forty minutes; pour into
buttered pans, and when partly
cold cut in marrow strips.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

Since Queen Victoria ascended the
throne in England, 81 years ago,
the ruling heads of the world have
been changed often. Since she
went into power every throne in
the known world has been vacant
at least once and many of them
several times. She has had ten
premiers, all Of whom are dead now
except Mr.. Gladstone, the Marquis
of Salisbury and the Earl Of Rose
berry. Commencing with Martin
Van Bnren, 16 men have held the
Office of President of the United
States since the beginning of her
reign. and of these only BENJAMIN
Harrison and Grover Cleveland are
alive to day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
TnE OLD OAK TREE.

BY Z. L. KNIGHT.
Hail, grim recorderl In q dream
see again thy sturdy formi
Long hast thou caught the SUMMERS gieam,
Thou Ajax of the winters stormi
Long on thee have the stars locked down.,
The swallow leaned her weary wing,
while ranged about thee meath the ground
Lie strewn the glories of the spring.
Here long ago, by laughter taught,
Life held Its carnival OF glee,
And all the boys in common sought
The shadow OF the old oak tree.
Here ruled the sports that never tired
The bliss that banished every care
TIL dny In nights embrace expired
And dreams nc up the drowsy air,
Here frolIe held her festive sway
And mischiefs masquerade was planned;
80. evil came by night or day
But what the oak was mutely scanned
Here, too, beneath its branches green
Young knishthood bent its avE Ekward knee,
But she Is married now-the queen
worshiped meath the old oak tree.
And here the Crazy foe to crush
Or brand him with the blows OF hate
I came, IN honor's budding blush.
TO settle boxhood' : warm dehute;
But youth rebounds ere long, and soon
The boy forgets his petty feud
And passions geyser-Iike at noon,
Sink back nt twilight,s touch subdned.
In truce gave the foe my hand;
He took 1t In his own brave palm;
Forgiveness tossed aside the brand,
And friendship's spirit ruled the calm.
oh. maL in scorning TO forgive
Life erring loses half its joy,
Forbear in enmity to strive
And learn forgiveness from the boy.
God knows If possessed the might
To don stern manhood,s martial cloak
I'd quit cares wrinkled realm Tonight
To sleep beneath the spreading oak
10 feel the bliss my bosom felt
Before IT tasted OF the strife,
When Mt the shrine of truth knelt
And love made up the sum OF life.
oh, Fate. when, like summer leaf,
I fade beneath the touch OF fall
Ny life as transient and as brief
This simple boon ask is all:
That, when in slumber's long relief,
You seek little nook for me,
Oh! take me back wifhered leaf
{ To lie beneath the old oak treei
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

Editor Reed, of the Clarksburg
Telegram, in saying that the win
+dows of the church ought to be
washed, left theletter "n" out of the
word windows, and every widow in
the town has been laying for him
since with stuffed club and a roll
ing pin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

Suit has been entered against y
Cincinnati dentist f
three aonnd teeth, wbel
gages siksply to I'LL the g.
toots His defense is remark.
one. He claims that he was hyp.
Noticed by his patient, a young
and pretty woman, and that he was
unconscious of what he was doi1
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

Some idea of how much it costs to
keep family of able bodied Indians
may be gained from perusal of the
depreciation claims paid and to be
paid by the United States Govern
ment. In addition to the vast sums
supplied for this purpose since the
act of 1893 and ratified by various
acts of Congress since that time it is
somewhat surprising to hear that
1000 claims have been fled since
1891, aggregating in value about
s4O,OOo,OoO. All things considered
the lands taken from the Indians in
one way and another since Columb-
us landed and about which SO many
tears have been shed have been
pretty well paid Chicago
T.mes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

a man who can sit around agood
warm fire and enjoy himself cold
winter nights while his horses are
shivering in cold, uncomfortable
stables has not much conscience,
and should be deprived of the COM
fort which he denies his faithful SER
wants.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

The United States now have forty
vessels engaged in whaling the
remnant of a fleet which once num-
bered 500 ships. The demand for
whale oil has SO greatly decreased
that the industry has dwindled
away. 1t is now supported chiefly
by the demand for whaIebone.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

The handling of Ralloons,h has be-
come part of the regular training of
the German soldier, and a captive
balloon kept always in readiness for
military work is now a familiar
feature of a German camp. A new
arrangement of the electric light is
now being tried. From the captive
balloon is suspended an electric arc
lamp of some 5000 candle power.
As soon as night begins to fall the
currant carried by an insulated
wire, is turned on, and the light is
reflected downward. In this way a
large open space is illuminated
with out lamp-posts, and the evolu-
tions of body of troops can take
place without impedimentby night.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

The largest tree in the world is
ON an island in the river Kerbnda.
1t is capable of sheltering 1000
men, and its trunk is 1000 feet in
circumference, 50 says BaIfour's
botany. ----------
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

It is understood that Mrs. Cle]
land viii be compelled to retiI
from society again this winter
anticipation of an interesting
that is q ected to occpr
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

The MoISammsdana are forbidden
~ the Korhn to read fiction, but
hey are moi forbidden to tell stories,
and the wdfld cannot match them
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
Talmage ON Hereditr.


Now, the longer l live the moro
1 believe in blood-good blood, bad
blood, proud blood, humble blood,
honest blood, thieving blood, heroic
blood, cowardly blood, writes the
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage in the
December Ladies' Home journal.
The tendency may skip a genera
ton or two, but it is sure to come
out, as in little child you some.
times see a similarity TO great ,
grandfather whose picture hang
on the wall. That the physical al i
mental and moral qualities are in
heritable is patent to anyone who
keeps his eyes open. The similari-
ty is SO striking sometimes as to be
amusing. Great families, regal or
literary, are apt to have the char
acteristlcs all down through
generations, and what is more
ceptible in such families ms
seen on asmaIler scale in aIfl
a thousand years have no pos
obIiterate the difference. The
lip of the House of Austria Is sseH
in all the descendants, and is called
the HaPsburg lip. The House of
Stuart always means in all genera
tions crueltry aud bigotry and sem
suality. Witness Queen of Scots.
Witness Charles and IL. Witness
James I and James IL, and all the
others of that imperial line.
Scotch blood means persistence.
Dutch blood means cleanliness and
good breeding. English blood
means reverence for the ancient.
Welsh blood means fondness for the
sea. Indian blood means roaming
disposition. Celtic blood means
feryidity. Roman blood means con-
quest.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26

Near ROckledge. FIas a
discovered a tramp asleep
barn. He sent for the town
shal to have the man arrested
when the tramp was being quess
ed it was discovered that be was
long lost brother Of the farmer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
FOURTH.

delight others
better LOWER
small the other
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-26
SECOND.


patterns
clothing, tits your o what we
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-01-04
RECElVERSi1iP

The last Of the great trans CONT
mental railroad, has gone into the
hand, of a receiver. Its Outs,aud-
mr. indebtedness is 2iU, 900. 900 Of
bonds. In addition to this there is
a vast amount Of stock and floating
debit. The Union Pacific, with an
Indebtedness almost Is much, and
the Northern Pacific, with a vast
load of outstanding obligations, took
this course a few months ago.
The Democratic party is invited
to view the result of their elevation
to power. Thousands and thousands
of people thrown out Of EN- 10y
mcnt, and millions upon millions Of
dollars Of the saving, Of years in.
vested in railroad securities absu-
LATELY wiped out; mills and manu-.
featuring establishment, throughout
the country innumerable have found
their way INTO the hands of receivers.
Ihis condition of things, brought
about in the first year Of Democratic
supremacy, ought % be u lesson to
the people emphasizing the folly Of
their work Of Il year ago.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-01-04
COLE COUNTY POLITICS.

The year 1894 promises to be Al
exciting n politically, The hare
times created by the election VI
Cleveland has satisfied the p,opl,
that a change would be to their nd
vantage. This feeling exists not
only in the West, but has spread
over the entire Union. The Rppuh-
licans of Cole county have All on
p%ortunity, in consequence, Of redeem
ing the county. The Dissatisfaction.
is found in every quarter Of III,
country, and it exists in Cole county
as well as elsewhere. If u stron-
ticket is placed in the field this yrar
there is every chance Of winning al
the ballot-box in November. In on.
der TO bring this about the work ci
organization ought to he taken in
hand at al early date and the cam,
patgn pushed Tor all tina Il i WORTH
II the Democrats a carry it hi,
year with the ruin they have brou.l'
upon the country, Cole county eat
be safely put down AS m~oss.hack
W. don't believe that she is ready
TO go into the column AS such, and
that she will enter her protest at til,
ballot box against the tamperirg
with the interests of the people and
the destruction of property, such as
the Cleveland administration is gull y
Of. There are good men throughout
the county who can he elccte tc
office, and with proper effort aud
early work the time is ripe for vie.
tory.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-01-04

Hampshire has brought forth a tonic
that will make those whose fortunes
have been wrecked by adverse legis
lation feel that there is some hope.
Senator Chandeliers remedy goes
to the root Of the evil. He believes
in the establishment Of a silver
standard, and he believes in bring
ing in every country-China, India.
Japan, Austria, Mexico, Brazil, and
every other country that a be in.
duced to join-for the purpose Of
establishing a common ratio among
all. In other words, give silver a
fixed value, regardleI Of the voice
Of England or Wall or Lombard
street. If these countries do no,
agree to a common standard, the bill
that he has introduced will make q
standard for the United States, aud
ii will 90 it alone. The people of
this country are looking to the Re
publican party for the solution of
Tia, silver question, and to it they
may faithfully and patiently look, fUt
We believe that they are ahlc to mas.
ter it and give the people a remedy,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-01-04

Notice is hereby ven that in
Hrcorinncc with the h,-I rs ~ ic
.l!ut,c Milling Co. of Jrffrr.oa C,iA :,
Mo, and the statute Ia >uri, eases
mad. nd provided, the regular meet
ing Of the stockholders of sad com
pany for the election Of directors for
the enouing year., will I've held al
the Office Of said milling COMPANY.
in the City of Jefferson, No.
on Monday, the % day of January,
1894, at the hour of 9 O'Clock u. M,
and will continue for three hours,
unless the business is ounrr con
cludtd. J. ii. DULLE, Pres'l.
January 4, 1894.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-01-04
MOVING ONWARD.

Some time ago we took occasion
to say that the Republican party ,tI,pt
has bnilt up the manufacturing e.
Establishments throughout the entire
Union: that has been the father of
every movement for the enligh,en-
ment and progress OF our people
that fought for and saved the Union
when its very life was threatened,
would find some solution for the I'll
vel question. This hope is fndiu {
. response. In the far east IA r
publican senator has taken the in,
.itiAtive. Senator Chandler Of New
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-01-04

certain persons held to be deserving.
The commission, r Of pensions is I'm
almoner to dispense this gratuity. ,
The man who thinks a pension is a
gratuity, instead of an obligation, is
not a proper mar to be at the head
of the Pension Bureau.
MI. Cleveland should take advan-
tage Of the season to swear off on
his policies-those which have been
sufficiently developed to become re
c~ognizable having proved such pit
liable failures.
In view Of the tariff policy the adj
ministration is trying to force upon
the country it is not surprising that
some of its members should show
fear of being ass%assinated. A
guilty conscience makes towards even
of the bravest.
Now that Mr.. Cleveland's efforts
to restore tho queen in Hawaii have
utterly failed, ne is anxious for con
grcss to adopt hands off" policy.
The people expect congress to do its
duty and show up the whole business,
including the documents that have
been kept back by Mr.. G..
The ~wage-earners who voted for
Cleveland are finding out that II Il
hole is cut in the reservoir there
will soon be no nor water in the
individual service pipes. Some peo.
pie never can be taught except by
experience, Unfortunately in this
case the experience has to be shared
by all,
Justice Harlan Of the L. S. Su
preme court stated a rockbound
truth when he lately said; 1T is no
part Of government to teach religion.
The government should never pay u
cent for the support of religious
schools. Let it be remembered that
any nan is al enemy to our free
institutions if lie be the enemy Of
our system Of public education