The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-04-01
How5 4 Tree Grows.

of growth the first thing of impor-
lance is to keep insview the funct-
ion of the "cambian layer the
soft, spongy substance lying
between tho wood proper and
the bark, says the ST. Louis Re
public. The pulpy porous sub
stance is really a tissue of minute
cells, visible only under the micro
scope, and apparently of the same
size and shape in any given variety
of tree. The cells lying nearest
the bark contribute a permanent
accordion to the trees covering,
while those which lie nearest the
wood slowly change from cam
bian layer to real tree fiber. In
this way the bark becomes thicker
each year, and at the same time
the tree itself is permanently en-
larged.
In the spring and early summer
the bark on all trees is, to a GER
tain extent, loosened to permit
of the cambian layer exercising it's
functions, and when this wholly
ceases the result is manifest in the
"ring" of new wood and the thin
layer of newly formed inner bark.
The ends of each limb have also
grown perceptibly from two inch
es to two feet, according to the
species but knots, marks, forks,
etc, on tree trunks are no higher
from the ground than when they
were the year before. If some one
tells you that a limb which is now
but three or four feet from the
ground will be high enough to
walk under when the tree gets its
growth" put him or her down as
a person knowing but little about
the natural history of trees.
We have large and beautiful
line of Carpets, Mattings, Rugs
and Wall Paper. We have selected
our spring stock with the utmost
care. Tt is matter of great inn
portance in buying these goods, and
in view of this fact we are prepared
to place before you the seasons
choicest styles, at lowest prices.
We also pride ourselves in t'urnl-
tur; having the largest and most
complete line in the county, we
certainly can save you money. Stop
in and see our line of suits, side
boards, couches, lounges and rock
ers, and if possible leave us an order.
Very Respectfully,
HARPER BROS.
Good humor is one of the best
articles of dress one can wear in
society.
Leadership is the key to all solu-
ton in both church,and State.
When spring does come it is
hoped it will have o season ticket.
The town of Weston now has an
ordinance providing for a chain
gang.
People often call at newspaper
Offices to keep certain things out
of the paper, but nobody ever
calls to keep compliments out.
Try a can of Hopkins Steamed Homi;
ny (Hulled CORN. 1t is delicious; Fun
quart, lOc. tebl9-4w
Will Deem, of Fair Haven, had
a hog to die yesterday from hydro
phobia.
One may court in jest but he,
must not jest in court.
Fairmont and her wide-awake,
energetic citizens are working hard
for the slack water improvement,
and deserve all they will get.
Faith draws the poison from
every grief, takes the sting from
every loss, and quenches the fire of
every pain, and only faith can do
it.
A one-year-old child of q. w.
Rodgers, on Three-mile creek, died
Saturday, and will be buried today
at 2 p. IN.
DANA's sarsaparilla is not only the
best Of all remedies for the Nerves, Liver,
Kidneys, Stomach and Blood; butt no
benefit, you can get your money back.
The same guarantee applies to-
D4NA's Pills, Cough Syrup and Plasters.
For sale by a. "A. POLSLBY, Agent,
Letart, West Va. feb6.3mo
Robins have made their APP
pearance around here.
The blood of the man who re-
fuses to shut the door will not be